69 NOMARO Project [Archive] - Lateral-g Forums

Ed.Capen

08-27-2012, 06:03 PM

While ago I ran across a rendition that Brian Stupski from PCK did of a 69 NOVA/69 CAMARO project and thought it was pretty down right cool. I know you NOVA guys are going to think what to a NOVA but it will be OK.

My goal was to find a nice car to start with and it had to have a vinyl top and not a bucket of bolts. I located this Yellow car in Oakland Hills CA and got it home to see how this would all work out. Here is the start.

Rendition by PCK.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/image_zps52ca9f2e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/image_zps52ca9f2e.jpg.html)

Here is the nice car we are going to start with. Yellow with black guts. 350/350 AC car. I did have to throw some wheels on it as the yellow 14" with hub caps an beauty rings did not cut it for the pictures.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/DroidPhone071_zpse1b406cb.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/DroidPhone071_zpse1b406cb.jpg.html)

Now the teardown to see if this will all work. I ordered all the AMD 69 RS Camaro parts to build this.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart013_zpsfba471c8.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart013_zpsfba471c8.jpg.html)

Now the moment of truth,, Kenny said there is no way it will bolt up!

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart018_zps82227c5b.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart018_zps82227c5b.jpg.html)

Fenders and core support all bolted right on and fitting pretty good. The grill will be the next challenge.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart017_zps9898d402.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart017_zps9898d402.jpg.html)

After 4 hours of work in the garage we have a complete RS front end on the project and the lights and everything are working and ready to drive to the Goodguys event in Pleasanton CA.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart020_zps64bc664b.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/VeloceampTonyKart020_zps64bc664b.jpg.html)

So the next step is to graft the 69 Camaro door skin to a 73 Nova Door so we do not have a wing window. We also will replace the Inner/Outer wheel house with the Camaro one and DSE Mini Tub and put the partial 69 Camaro Quarter.

This project will get an LT4 engine with FAST fuel Injection on a Carb intake so we can use the cowl air cleaner so it all looks stock. It will have updated suspension and Budnik ICE wheels. PPG is working on the paint color but it will be close to the new KIA Blue that is out right now with the White Pearl Yenko stripe with NOMARO on it.

Stay tune for more updated !!!

And Kenny it all bolted right on!!!!
:thumbsup:

Boss 5.0

08-27-2012, 06:15 PM

Wow, this will be an interesting build to follow along with.

geberhard

08-27-2012, 06:22 PM

WSSix

08-27-2012, 07:13 PM

That's freaking cool! I love that it's getting an LT4. I love LT engines. What intake are you planning to run with the LT4 heads?

Ron in SoCal

08-27-2012, 07:17 PM

I dunno...props for thinking outside the box though!

Ed.Capen

08-27-2012, 08:02 PM

A few of us saw the car at this weekend's GG in Pleasanton and rreally did not know what to think. It is definitely creating some buss on local discussions and forums so that is an interesting start :)

Promising rendering, a fastback Camaro woudl be a fun ride, but still debating, maybe a satin black paint on the rest of the body will make it easy on the eyes for those more visual like me :)

What are the plans with the rear section, taillights, etc?

Interested in seeing the next steps ;)

We will be putting Camaro tail lights in and section the bumper to tuck it into the body better. It will all be primer soon so you can see it all in yellow. We did get the aluminum front fenders but not sure if we will keep them on this.

Ed.Capen

08-27-2012, 08:06 PM

That's freaking cool! I love that it's getting an LT4. I love LT engines. What intake are you planning to run with the LT4 heads?

Trey, we will use the GM LT1 manifold and run the throttle body with the four injectors. I did a 69 Camaro Z-10 a few years ago and did a LT1 manifold with direct port 8 injectors with the cowl air cleaner and liked it as it looked stock under the hood.

Thanks for checking this out..
Goodguys Ed

geberhard

08-27-2012, 08:22 PM

Ed, yep, honestly alum woudl be killer, but since you will likelly be chopping them steel is much easier to work on.

I give kudos on going forward with this. I normally like doing body mods on my cars but go with more subtle stuff :)

One suggestion is to get rid of the RS\SS light covers

some Pics Chris took (hope he does not mind me linking):

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/1transam/cjsstuff191.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/1transam/cjsstuff193.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/1transam/cjsstuff194.jpg

Rick D

08-27-2012, 08:31 PM

I'm not sure I'm feeling it :question: But I will hold judgment until its finished! :cheers:

RECOVERY ROOM

08-27-2012, 09:49 PM

I reMember when Brian drew that, Glad to see it come together

Vince@Meanstreets

08-27-2012, 11:35 PM

I saw that this weekend and my first thought was...oh wow, I have a Camaro that needs a front section and a Nova that needs are rear section...wonder if its for sale. :D

FETorino

08-27-2012, 11:49 PM

MarkM66

08-28-2012, 05:36 AM

You kept the ugliest part of the Nova... :_paranoid

ProTouring442

08-28-2012, 07:01 AM

Very interesting!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

GregWeld

08-28-2012, 07:54 AM

I'll say it....

It's just wrong.

intocarss

08-28-2012, 08:26 AM

I like it !! I have to admit ..when i first read "problem child" in the title, I thought this thread was going to be about Greg :rofl: ;)

GrabberGT

08-28-2012, 08:27 AM

So glad I opened this thread. I was just thinking "Oh please not another Camaro project. What else could you possibly do to one?" You have officially exceeded my already inflated expectations. :wow:

SUBSCRIBED.

Track Junky

08-28-2012, 08:35 AM

I'll say it....

It's just wrong.

:yes: :yes: :yes:

ironworks

08-28-2012, 08:39 AM

I really like the rendering. But when I look at the car that is all wrong color wise and the trim on the body really screws up the perspective of the what has to be done to make it look like the rendering. The yellow and black and side trim make it look way thinner then reality.

We will have to see what kind of miracles we can work to pull this task off.

GregWeld

08-28-2012, 09:03 AM

There's a photo of what could be done to it, in the email of the stolen car (black Mopar) that's floating around....:D

Ed.Capen

08-28-2012, 09:23 AM

There's a photo of what could be done to it, in the email of the stolen car (black Mopar) that's floating around....:D

Man Greg your harsh, see what happens in that thin air up in WA it effects your brain....give it a chance!!!:willy:

Ketzer

08-28-2012, 09:55 AM

Snorkelstang... is that you?

(J/K! :P , I'm sure it will be awesome when it's fully hashed out!)

Jeff-

HWY Nova

08-28-2012, 09:57 AM

Ed told me about the Nomaro on Friday, and it sounded "interesting." Then he showed up with it on Saturday. I can honestly say it looks a lot better when you see it in person....... And I know it will look even better once the car is sitting at proper ride height.

Hats off to Ed for building this. It really is pretty cool when people have the courage to build an imaginary car that someone rendered as a "what-if" concept!

I look forward to seeing this being built.

--Eric

Vegas69

08-28-2012, 10:20 AM

You may as well get thick skin now because the ridicule will never end. Whatever floats your boat.

Al Moreno

08-28-2012, 10:33 AM

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Eds%20Nomaro/Camaro-Nova.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Eds%20Nomaro/2012-08-25_08-26-21_131.jpg

I think if you get rid of the vent window, the perspective will start to change. Roger if you can come close to the rendering, it should be a neat project.

Looking forward to seeing it come along.

GregWeld

08-28-2012, 10:45 AM

Man Greg your harsh, see what happens in that thin air up in WA it effects your brain....give it a chance, Rodger's got a better set of tools then you!!!:willy:

Well -- you know I'm poking you and Rodger... Just take the money you're going to waste and make a deal for the '62. :lol:

CRCRFT78

08-28-2012, 01:56 PM

It looks like you started with a Ventura. If that's the case niether a Nova or Camaro were harmed during this experiment. I like the rendering but I'm not so sure how its going to look live and in person. I'm rooting for you Ed. I hope it comes out good.

Boss 5.0

08-28-2012, 02:10 PM

HWY Nova

08-28-2012, 02:18 PM

Just thinking out loud here.......

But if you are changing the entire nose, the door skins and the better part of the quarters. Then also putting Camaro taillights in to. Wouldn't it be easier to adapt the Nova roof and trunk to a Camaro?

I still like where this is going though.

Glenn

.... But the front end bolted on as you see it. Tail lights are easy... and then "just" door skins. Ed's plan sounds easier.

--Eric

jmracecars

08-28-2012, 02:45 PM

Why the vinyl roof. The car needs a small wing and exhaust out the rockers

DBasher

08-28-2012, 05:57 PM

No doubt Rodger and the crew can build it...but just because you can doesn't mean you should.:_paranoid

How's about stickin it on a Blazer chassis with some big ol mudders, yeeeeehaaaw!

:cheers:
Dan

coolwelder62

08-28-2012, 06:00 PM

Last year I bought a nice Nova and all the sheet metal to do this.But was afraid my skin wasn't thick enough for what I would hear.Glad to see it getting done.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Steve68

08-28-2012, 06:09 PM

I like it, this is the forum where you need the thick skin!!!!

garickman

08-28-2012, 06:24 PM

No doubt Rodger and the crew can build it...but just because you can doesn't mean you should.:_paranoid Dan

What he said...

ironworks

08-28-2012, 06:27 PM

Man I hope none of you guys ever what to win some big award at any Goodguys event some day. Because I'm sure Ed has no say at all when it comes to that stuff. HAHAHA

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Rick D

08-28-2012, 07:48 PM

Man I hope none of you guys ever what to win some big award at any Goodguys event some day. Because I'm sure Ed has no say at all when it comes to that stuff. HAHAHA

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Oh snap :lol:

I love it!!!:bow: :_paranoid well maybe not love it!! I guess will see??

syborg tt

08-28-2012, 08:21 PM

Oh snap :lol:

I love it!!!:bow: :_paranoid well maybe not love it!! I guess will see??

Oh you didn't go there !! :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy:

kovert

08-28-2012, 08:30 PM

Make it a hard top no post !

skatinjay27

08-28-2012, 09:30 PM

i like the render...
so if it turn out like that im gonna love it, but also LOVE that render from and older camaro performer of a 69 camaro yenko station wagon so my opinion is a lil off from the norm.:_paranoid

G-Body

08-28-2012, 09:43 PM

Tell me I'm not seeing what I'm seeing....:_paranoid

waynieZ

08-28-2012, 11:03 PM

I bet some people will be telling him "I had one like that, but mine was a 65 Camaro" !! Very Different.

wellis77

08-29-2012, 02:01 AM

Maybe I'm odd, but I really like this and can't wait to see how it comes together.

sokoloka

08-29-2012, 09:05 AM

Maybe I'm odd, but I really like this and can't wait to see how it comes together.

Same here - should be awesome to watch it come to life.

WSSix

08-29-2012, 10:19 AM

Make it a hard top no post !

THIS!

That would really get people scratching their heads.

srh3trinity

08-29-2012, 11:18 AM

I am digging this idea. Can't wait to see it in it's full glory. The discrepancy between the bumpers may be a little tricky as the Nova has such a large rear bumper, but I am sure the Ironworks crew will give it a little nip and tuck to balance it out.

MHORTON79

08-29-2012, 01:29 PM

I know that these 2 cars are sacred; more so for the Camaro, but I think this is going to be a cool build. Everything I've seen come out of Ironworks has been top notch. Hell, I have a picture of the '57 Chevy Truck hanging up in my cubicle right now. I say give it a chance and see where it goes. Good luck guys. I'm looking forward to it. Digging the rendering too.

geberhard

08-29-2012, 02:05 PM

In the world of modifying your car, nothing is sacred ;)

Looking forward to updates, so what is next?

MHORTON79

08-29-2012, 09:37 PM

In the world of modifying your car, nothing is sacred ;)

Looking forward to updates, so what is next?

Agreed!:thumbsup:

Ed.Capen

12-20-2012, 11:56 AM

Guys sorry it has been so long since we added anything to this post. As some of you know Ironworks is working on my 69 Camaro project right now and other customers so the NOMARO has been put into the trailer and is on hold right now until we get the Camaro out of the shop and off to paint.
We will get back on the NOMARO after that. I did get a set of 73 doors with no wing window to use for the project. The LT1 is getting rebuild right now and we will be getting the FAST injection soon to go on it so we can use the stock Camaro cowl air cleaner to look stock.
New pictures coming after the new year...

I also ended up getting the cal license plate that reads "NOMARO"

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/droid013_zps9b170dbe.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/droid013_zps9b170dbe.jpg.html)

Keep checking back.
:thumbsup:

dontlifttoshift

12-20-2012, 04:03 PM

The other camaro?? Not nearly as cool as the NOMARO........

CRCRFT78

12-20-2012, 05:08 PM

I just saw a BMW X5 with NOMARO3 on their license plate.

WSSix

12-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Glad it's still being built even if slowly. Will you dyno the engine at some point? If so, will you share the results? Thanks, Ed.

Ed.Capen

05-24-2013, 04:08 PM

diegocesaretti

07-17-2013, 09:47 PM

Hey i'm loving this project, but i can't see the pictures in the first post, can you upload them again? Please!
Also can't wait to see the rest of the restoration process, it will be very interesting to see how they fit the door panels over the nova ones an everithing else..

SRD Art

07-18-2013, 09:46 AM

Hey guys, just an update on the NOMARO.
I took it over to the painter a few weeks ago. He is going to put the doors and rear quarters on and get it painted. I figure I can get all the suspension items ready for it and the engine and tranny so i can just pull the sub frame and put all of it together and slide it back under with all the drive train installed.

Drew Brothers Custom in Chandler AZ will be doing the Doors, Quarters and the Rear bumper along with painting it the blue you see in the rendition. I am going to put the "NOMARO" script in the Yenko stripe.

I will have Rob Drew add pictures as he move along on this.
Thanks for following.
Goodguy Ed

Awesome to hear about progress. I've got two Novas and am not as big a fan of Camaros, but when I first saw this rendering I thought it was gutsy but cool. Lol, I wonder what a 4 door version would look like, I might just have to draw that myself... :lostmarbles:

You all probably know the Speed Tech Nova. I think this whole transformation can look ultra clean and cool. Speaking of suspension, what's the game plan there?

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag70/SpeedTechPerformance/Camarobumper_zpsfb8c90dd.jpg

Ed.Capen

07-22-2013, 08:56 AM

NOMARO Project.
Well the car is making progress and Rob says he will be sending over pictures soon.
Some of the early pictures on this post were gone so I added them back.
I will be up dating soon.
Enjoy.
Ed

SRD Art

07-22-2013, 12:55 PM

The anticipation is like watching the guy at the carnival make your fresh cotton candy. :lol: Looking forward to pics!

Ed.Capen

07-30-2013, 08:45 AM

Well the start of cutting this car up and adding the Camaro doors and Quarters has started. I figured we would need to change the Outer Inner rear wheel tub as the Nova is much lower than the Camaro and the Camaro is a lot wider in the rear.

Here is the difference in the Quarter length.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside1_zps6eafa7b9.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside1_zps6eafa7b9.jpg.html)

Here is a good look at the outer wheel tub on the Nova in relation to the Camaro one.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside2_zpsa877c61c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside2_zpsa877c61c.jpg.html)

Now the Camaro outer is installed to see how the side will look and to figure out how much needs to be cut.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside3_zpsa81d458a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside3_zpsa81d458a.jpg.html)

As you can see the outer tub sticks out from the body but this is what we need to get the Camaro Quarter to sit right.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside4_zps0ca1aff8.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside4_zps0ca1aff8.jpg.html)

So now there is no turning back as this project is moving forward and we will keep updating and get this done soon.
Enjoy the shots.
Ed

syborg tt

07-30-2013, 08:49 AM

I am really looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

:G-Dub:

ChuckDriver

07-30-2013, 06:12 PM

Awesome project!!

EBMC

07-30-2013, 06:34 PM

You got balls! :thumbsup:

Hardluck13

07-30-2013, 09:58 PM

Are you going to ditch the posts? Project is awesome

Ed.Capen

07-31-2013, 08:22 AM

Hey Steve, I figure I have to try something different to keep up with all the cool stuff that is out there and make mine stand out.

Here is the Door to Front Fender and how that is shaping up.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside5_zps41863184.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside5_zps41863184.jpg.html)

Now we are tryin to figure how far we want the fender to stick out as this will help with bigger tires under the car....We all want bigger tires. If we just put the outer inner fender on stock it was way out and looked like we put fender flare on the rear so we cut an inch and a half out of the tub and got the quarter skin to fit more flush and not look so flared out.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside6_zpsae77e870.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside6_zpsae77e870.jpg.html)

As far as the post on the door and quarter glass we are going to leave this in so it is not like a Camaro. I dod not want this to look like we took a Camaro and put a Nova roof on it when we are done so it will have the post and the rear of the car will be Nova. Bumper, Tail Lights and rear trunk. Just a reminder of how this is going to look.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/image_zps52ca9f2e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/image_zps52ca9f2e.jpg.html)

As we get more pictures I will be adding them to the post.
Stay tune.
:popcorn2:
Ed

EBMC

07-31-2013, 09:17 AM

Hey Steve, I figure I have to try something different to keep up with all the cool stuff that is out there and make mine stand out.
Ed

I hear you all the way, I love it! :thumbsup:

Ed.Capen

08-01-2013, 08:22 AM

Well now it is getting a little tricky getting all these panels to matchup. As you can see the Camaro quarter is a little smaller in length than the Nova so there is going to be some work on the tail end of the quarter to make this all flow nicely.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside7_zps621f43d5.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside7_zps621f43d5.jpg.html)

The door fit pretty well to the Nova door frame and looks to be maybe the simpliest part to get figured out. Here you can see the back of the Quarter and how it will need work to make things flow.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside8_zps688eb99e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside8_zps688eb99e.jpg.html)

About ready to cut the Nova skin off and then we can weld the quarter panel into place. You can really see the flare that the Camaro quarter has over the Nova. Without a mini tub we could put a 335 tire under this.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside9_zpsdc98f9a0.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside9_zpsdc98f9a0.jpg.html)

As you can tell we are only working on one side so the other should be much easier once we figure it all out on this side.. I hope....

Thanks for checking it out.
Ed

syborg tt

08-01-2013, 08:30 AM

Instead of trying to use the 69 Quarter why not just use the gills and recreate the body line from scratch. I think it would be much easier then trying to use an existing Camaro panel.

In reality your just trying to add a body line detail which could easily be done in steal ( not by me of course ).

edit.

It looks like your trying to go to high up on the existing Quarter Panel with the Camaro Panel

67zo6Camaro

08-01-2013, 12:09 PM

Me likey Ed,

You are my kind of innovator always looking to push past the norm.

Sartren

08-01-2013, 09:24 PM

Nice. This is a similar concept to my project. Only without the entire Camaro nose. Be nice to see it when its done.

Ed.Capen

08-02-2013, 08:31 AM

Marty, I think the way we are going about this will make it easier once we get the parts all trimmed down as there will be very little left of the Camaro quarter besides the lines and the wheel opening.

The Nova quarter has now been cut and started pulling it out to make the transition between the two so the body line goes into the Nova quarter to the tail light.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside10_zpse191bfca.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside10_zpse191bfca.jpg.html)

Brett and Derren, Thanks for checking it out and your comments on the build. It has a long ways to go but little by little it will get closer to what I want.

Need to work on the Door Frame to get that all lined up next as the doors have a little different ark to them.

Stay tuned as I will update as progress is made..:thankyou:
Ed

syborg tt

08-02-2013, 01:01 PM

Really One picture. Your as bad as that Kenny guy we both know. :thumbsup:

IndyNova

08-03-2013, 06:54 AM

That thing is gonna be bad ass! That's the best of both worlds. Nice job on the build.

kp.touring

08-03-2013, 11:57 AM

Lookin' good, Ed! Are you going to roll it out at Pleasanton?

Kevin

Ed.Capen

08-03-2013, 09:02 PM

Lookin' good, Ed! Are you going to roll it out at Pleasanton?

Kevin

Kevin, it will be at a Pleasanton event at some point. It is in Phoenix at the painters right now. It will be a while before it is all ready from there and then I still have to do the suspension and drive train.
Ed

69-nova

08-03-2013, 10:45 PM

Swain

08-03-2013, 11:09 PM

Rick D

08-04-2013, 06:10 AM

wat a waste. build a 69 camaro if thats wat you want. dont hack up a perfectly good car. if your going to ruin a car atleast make it a rusted out nova that already needs quarters and stuff. all in all it should be cool but why chew up a perfectly good car?

There's still plenty of them out there!! But I did hear that Ed was going to make a kit from this so others could do the same!:whistling: :mock: :poke: :hello:

Sorry J/K but I do like the dare to be different!!

Ed said the Nova begged him to be a 69 Camaro so one day his dream came true. :)

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Ed.Capen

08-04-2013, 10:03 AM

wat a waste. build a 69 camaro if thats wat you want. dont hack up a perfectly good car. if your going to ruin a car atleast make it a rusted out nova that already needs quarters and stuff. all in all it should be cool but why chew up a perfectly good car?

Just so you know 69-nova, I could not find a good Nova to do this project so I used a 72 Pontiac Ventura II since it is the same body in the areas that I needed it to be. So I did not waste a Nova, look at some of the first pictures and you can see it is a Venture from the tail section with the Pontiac between the tail lights.
I have a few Camaro's and just like how this looked when it was drawn. Now a days you have to go outside the box to do something different. This is my outside the box!
Hope you watch and see how cool it is turning out. Popular Hot Rodding already picked it up so some poeple like it or just want to see it done to draw judgement.
Ed. :superhack:

Ed.Capen

08-04-2013, 10:12 AM

Ed said the Nova begged him to be a 69 Camaro so one day his dream came true. :)

Jay, yeah it begged as you don't see many Pontiac Ventura II being built.
How is your Camaro coming? Cool project for sure.

:superhack: :superhack:

Ed

Ron in SoCal

08-04-2013, 11:31 AM

Vent-aro? :lol:

:thumbsup: Ed

69-nova

08-04-2013, 01:28 PM

i guess ill have to watch the build. yea i saw that it was a ventura. thats a plus. guess well see how it turns out :headscratch:

FETorino

08-04-2013, 02:25 PM

wat a waste. build a 69 camaro if thats wat you want. dont hack up a perfectly good car. if your going to ruin a car atleast make it a rusted out nova that already needs quarters and stuff. all in all it should be cool but why chew up a perfectly good car?

Give it a chance. They are cute when they are young.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/platypusR_468x318_zps7a58e066.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/platypusR_468x318_zps7a58e066.jpg.html)

:cheers:

Ed.Capen

08-05-2013, 09:14 AM

Vent-aro? :lol:

:thumbsup: Ed

Ron, I think we will keep the NOMARO name that I started with. Kenny said we should of named it CAMOVA which would of also been good.

Time to get going on this:buttkick:
Ed

Kcrain

10-10-2013, 04:29 PM

Any updates on this it's a cool project we need pictures

jarhead

10-11-2013, 06:35 AM

:y0!: agree, any updates?

Ben@SpeedTech

10-12-2013, 12:20 PM

i guess ill have to watch the build. yea i saw that it was a ventura. thats a plus. guess well see how it turns out :headscratch:

Ouch! ;) Am I the only one that wishes you would've hacked up a Nova rather than a Ventura? There are plenty of Novas out there to play with but the Omegas, Venturas and Apollos are getting more rare. I currently own 2 Novas and would love to have one of each of the "X-men" but the rarity of the others, especially ones that have good parts you can't buy like front clip parts, makes it tough to to find decent project cars for a working man's price.

Either way, plenty of Camaros and other "more desirable" cars have been hacked over the years in effort to create something unique and cool. Look at all the old school cars that were once nice classics that got turned into rolling custom sculptures. I say who cares what shape the donor was in, the end result, if it is anything like the rendering, will be cool enough to stand out and be something timeless. Better to start with a clean body anyway, less body work to do outside of the face lift. That's a plus and a smart choice as far as time and cost is concerned, right?

OOCustoms

10-12-2013, 07:02 PM

Well I think this project is awesome! Im glad someone was thinking outside the box. I cant wait to see the final product! Maybe the original artist should draw a Camaro with a Nova front end......Im sure the purists would have a heart attack over that idea!

R.A.D

10-13-2013, 06:37 AM

So who will build the MUSTRICK or is it MAVERANG?

GrabberGT

10-14-2013, 07:17 AM

So who will build the MUSTRICK or is it MAVERANG?

:bigun2: Please dont go there. I've seen it tried. Not pretty. :disgusted: :confused59:

Ed.Capen

10-14-2013, 08:37 AM

Sorry for no updates lately. With the Goodguys events in full swing and the Goodguys Texas Road tour eating up most of my time I have not been able to get things moving on this project.

Working on figuring out the Camaro quarter to the tail section as the body line is to low for the break in the tail section, may have to move the rear bumper up some to make the body line right to the top of it which would make the tail lights shorter or require the Camaro tail light to be installed.

SEMA is taking up most of my time with four cars going this year and all the figuring to get them to and from. Look for the Goodguys G/RS 69 Camaro in the Goodguys booth, The Goodguys 2014 Chevy Crew ASV (AutoCross Support Vehicle) to be in McGaughy's booth, Our Ford Focus ST Rally Car to be in the Ford Racing booth and the Goodguys 32 Tribute Sedan to be in the main haul by the Ford Booth.

Also the Goodguys AutoCross Finals Shootout is a big project that I am heading and it is taking up sometime.

Look for more updates later in November.
Stay Tune, ED

coachwinbush

10-14-2013, 08:50 AM

killer combo keep up the good work

lesstutrey

10-27-2013, 05:10 PM

I'd never seen this thread before. Never even heard someone say nomaro outside of my shop.. but i'm building one.:innocent: VERY DIFFERENT one.. but a nomaro none the less. 1970 camaro rear, 69 camaro grill and valance, on to a nova. We're done with major fab work. Sorry i don't have better pictures but let me show you where we are at with our nomaro... which retains more traits of the nova and doesn't just look like a wanna be camaro (sorry, with the header panel you did it looks too much like a camaro.

Front, mostly done: http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/lesstutrey/nomaro/1077413_661191307241942_1603659690_o.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/lesstutrey/media/nomaro/1077413_661191307241942_1603659690_o.jpg.html)
Rear.. sorta done: http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/lesstutrey/nomaro/1147536_666516336709439_1686037303_o.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/lesstutrey/media/nomaro/1147536_666516336709439_1686037303_o.jpg.html)
And we're cutting in paint now.. major fabrication is done.. we're cutting things in so here's an idea of what color will look like:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/lesstutrey/nomaro/1380051_705670266127379_1009439769_n.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/lesstutrey/media/nomaro/1380051_705670266127379_1009439769_n.jpg.html)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/lesstutrey/nomaro/1380645_705670309460708_197388250_n.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/lesstutrey/media/nomaro/1380645_705670309460708_197388250_n.jpg.html)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/lesstutrey/nomaro/1377014_705670596127346_821254633_n.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/lesstutrey/media/nomaro/1377014_705670596127346_821254633_n.jpg.html)

So just to let you know there is another nomaro out there!:idea:

jarhead

10-27-2013, 07:05 PM

very cool lesstutrey !

aidanfancystang

11-25-2013, 07:58 AM

any updates? I am strangely curious about this one.:peepwall:

Ed.Capen

12-05-2013, 05:47 PM

Sorry it has been awhile, work gets busy this time of year.

Here is a few shots of the Nomaro Quarter Extension that was made to continue the body line to the rear of the car.

Enjoy. Ed

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroqtext_zps97370fc5.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroqtext_zps97370fc5.jpg.html)

I will add more as we progress.

syborg tt

12-06-2013, 01:06 PM

that looks great

WSSix

12-06-2013, 06:30 PM

Glad to see some progress on this.

Ed.Capen

12-10-2013, 09:43 AM

Well a little more work on the Nomaro project this past week. The quarter is all one piece now and ready to install. We had to add to the front and back of the 69 Camaro quarter to make it fit the Nova lenght. As you can see we also had to install a Camaro inner fender as the Nova one was lower than the Camaro on the outside edge.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroside15_zps78e12ba1.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroside15_zps78e12ba1.jpg.html)

Here is the Quarter on the car with it lined up to the door.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroside13_zps1a3635ca.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroside13_zps1a3635ca.jpg.html)

You can see how we were able to leave the rear section of the Nova and make the body line work with the Camaro.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroside11_zps2d3706a2.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroside11_zps2d3706a2.jpg.html)

Here you can see the little piece we added to the rear window area to make it line up with the door edge as the door on the Nova is just slightly shorter. This piece added to the window area will just cover the glass by about 1/2 inch. Much less work than sectioning the door...

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroside14_zps0e5524f3.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroside14_zps0e5524f3.jpg.html)

Here is a look to see one side together with the front end and the door lined up. Starting to look like the car in the rendition...

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroside12_zps0ab36003.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroside12_zps0ab36003.jpg.html)

Now we can work the other side and then off to body work and paint.
:thumbsup:
Ed

Blake Foster

12-10-2013, 09:48 AM

Wouldn't it have been easier to just put a Nova Roof on a Camaro?

Chassisworks

12-10-2013, 11:28 AM

I'm not 100% sold but I'm happy to see you going outside the box, Ed! The rendering is pretty cool.

Ed.Capen

12-10-2013, 11:34 AM

Wouldn't it have been easier to just put a Nova Roof on a Camaro?

Blake, With the front end bolting right on the Nova and the door-window frames needed to be there and post or it would look like a Camaro we figured this was the best way. Not sure but this is the way we went..

I have all the Speedtech Suspension parts all ready for install and the LT4 engine.
:thumbsup:

Ed.Capen

12-10-2013, 03:22 PM

that looks great

Marty, Saw you at SEMA driving your car, looked great man. I have been enjoying my 70 also. I need a Gear Vendors for mine before I take it on a Road Tour.

Hey glad you like the NOMARO,,,it is off the wall different but I like that, I am the guy that has a 66 Ford Truck with a Starliner backend...weird but cool.

Enjoy that Camaro it turned out great,, Kenny did a killer job.
Ed

214Chevy

12-10-2013, 03:37 PM

....and the LT4 engine.
:thumbsup:

Is this gonna be the new LT4?

aggie91

12-10-2013, 03:51 PM

I like the rendering and it metal work is looking good.

zo6s10

12-10-2013, 07:04 PM

No disrespect...
Poor Nova. Now it's gonna have an identity crisis at the car shows. I honestly feel bad for the Nova. It was just raped by it's older brother. I'm not a "1st gen" fan or a "Nova" fan first ,like trucks. Sorry man, this should be called project inbred IMHO. Not trying to be a jerk, just can't see it working.

Maybe end result will change my mind. Good luck, and keep up the great fab!!

syborg tt

12-11-2013, 09:38 AM

Thanks Ed I really appreciate the compliments on the car. There were a ton of great shops that worked on the car including me and my neighbors kids.

ps- wait till you see what Kenny and I do on the 62 Bel Air Flat roof that I just acquired from him. I have some crazy idea's going on in my head for this project.

Marty, Saw you at SEMA driving your car, looked great man. I have been enjoying my 70 also. I need a Gear Vendors for mine before I take it on a Road Tour.

Hey glad you like the NOMARO,,,it is off the wall different but I like that, I am the guy that has a 66 Ford Truck with a Starliner backend...weird but cool.

Enjoy that Camaro it turned out great,, Kenny did a killer job.
Ed

Ed.Capen

12-12-2013, 08:12 AM

Is this gonna be the new LT4?

Well the LT4 is out of a corvette and has been rebuilt. I am going to do a direct port injection on the carb type manifold and run an air valve so I can put the stock cowl type air cleaner on the car. This will give it a stock look with the valve covers off a 69 Z28 and the block painted orange. The goal is to make this car look like it came from GM back then but with modern suspension and electronics to make the drive more comfortable.

Here is the Direct Port Injection.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/directport_zpsb302eadc.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/directport_zpsb302eadc.jpg.html)

Thanks for the interest in the project, more pictures coming soon.
Ed

WSSix

12-12-2013, 06:32 PM

Ed.Capen

12-13-2013, 09:29 AM

Ed can you give me some more details on that intake? I wasn't aware anyone was making a direct port carb style intake for LT motors. That could really work well with my TA.

The Nova is coming together nicely. You guys are doing a great job of blending it all together.

Trey,
If you go to www.azspeed-marine.com you can call and they do the direct port on the LT1 GM carb manifold. They use the FAST throttle body and wiring. The manifold is still offered from GM Performance Parts and they just make the fuel rails and drill the holes for the injectors.

I have used this before on a 69 Camaro I built that was on the cover of Chevy Rumble Magazine December 2001.
Here is a very bad picture of what it looked like from the magazine.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/LT4DirectPort_zps311532a1.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/LT4DirectPort_zps311532a1.jpg.html)

Hope that helps.
Ed

syborg tt

12-13-2013, 09:37 AM

Wow Chevy Rumple - that's an old magazine. I didn't think you were as old as me.

I have used this before on a 69 Camaro I built that was on the cover of Chevy Rumble Magazine December 2001.
Hope that helps.
Ed

Ed.Capen

12-13-2013, 02:14 PM

Wow Chevy Rumple - that's an old magazine. I didn't think you were as old as me.

Marty, We all are getting old!!!

That is why we build cool car to make us look better!!!:thumbsup:

WSSix

12-13-2013, 06:23 PM

Thanks Ed! It does help. I'm anxious to see how your LT4 performs.

Ed.Capen

12-14-2013, 06:39 PM

Thanks Ed! It does help. I'm anxious to see how your LT4 performs.

Trey, glad I could help with that. I will let you know how the LT1 engine turns out.

More progress soon.
Ed

Ed.Capen

12-30-2013, 03:49 PM

Here is some updated pictures of the quarter and the work progress.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside20_zps5755812a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside20_zps5755812a.jpg.html)
As you can see the inner wheel housing is all in and welded.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside21_zps02a7fc6b.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside21_zps02a7fc6b.jpg.html)
Now we primmed the inner parts.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside22_zps7631c552.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside22_zps7631c552.jpg.html)

Working on the door skin and then we can weld this all up.

Ed.Capen

12-30-2013, 04:09 PM

Here is the work on getting the door skin to match up to the Nova door.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside23_zps270719e5.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside23_zps270719e5.jpg.html)
As you can see the back upper section is off so a piece has to be made to fill it.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside24_zps17866340.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside24_zps17866340.jpg.html)
The point of the Camaro door skin has a spot left that has to be filled.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside25_zpseab174bf.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside25_zpseab174bf.jpg.html)
This is what it looks like before the piece goes in and the edges are folded over.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside26_zps56964d8e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside26_zps56964d8e.jpg.html)
This is the upper section at the top of the door.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside27_zps1398f219.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside27_zps1398f219.jpg.html)
Here is the new piece welded into the front of the door where the point was.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside28_zpscf23e5cd.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside28_zpscf23e5cd.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside29_zps6c8f6488.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside29_zps6c8f6488.jpg.html)
Here is the back section with the new piece welded in.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside30_zps44112382.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside30_zps44112382.jpg.html)
Here is the top of the door with the new piece weled in.

Now the door is complete and ready to go back on the car. We will be installing one piece side glass to do away with the wing windows that the car had. We will get the quarter weled on now that the door is done and then do the other side. Little work on the bumpers to tuck them in and then off to paint.:headspin:

enjoy. Ed

Chassisworks

12-30-2013, 06:57 PM

I'm getting into this build.

Ben@SpeedTech

12-31-2013, 10:25 AM

Cool!! Keep the pics coming!

Ed.Capen

01-02-2014, 10:54 AM

Carl and Ben,
I will get more pictures up soon. Glad you like the project and how it is coming. Working on the LT1 motor to get it all ready with the tranny.

Ed

kuchinski70

01-02-2014, 03:21 PM

I'm a owner of a 70 Nova... not bothered at all by this build. The rendering looks awesome... looking forward to seeing it finished. Good luck with the remainder of the project.

Ed.Capen

01-06-2014, 04:26 PM

Well here is the quarter all welded on the NOMARO...

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside47_zps612dae92.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside47_zps612dae92.jpg.html)

Some light sanding left and we will see how it looks.

Ed.Capen

01-06-2014, 04:46 PM

Here it is outside so you can see the whole car and now how this has all come together.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside40_zpsd01fa1e5.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside40_zpsd01fa1e5.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside42_zpscdfcf9f6.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside42_zpscdfcf9f6.jpg.html)

This side shot really shows how this is turning out.

Here is the back shot to show how the tail lights will look.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside43_zps58b52f6c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside43_zps58b52f6c.jpg.html)

Down the side of the car.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside44_zpsacca780f.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside44_zpsacca780f.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside45_zpse16f7ce2.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside45_zpse16f7ce2.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaroside46_zps2e91782b.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaroside46_zps2e91782b.jpg.html)

It all came together and I think it looks pretty darn good...:yes:
Ed

Mr.VENGEANCE

01-06-2014, 05:58 PM

whooaaaa

Chassisworks

01-06-2014, 06:20 PM

Whoa, it works!

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bill_ted_whoa.gif

Sieg

01-06-2014, 06:27 PM

Looks good Ed! :thumbsup:

glassman

01-06-2014, 09:28 PM

Dang Ed, that is some mighty fine work!! Fun watching it come together...

Vince@Meanstreets

01-06-2014, 09:38 PM

I dig it, but get rid of them Anne Hatheway tail lights. LOL

Ed.Capen

01-07-2014, 08:29 AM

Dang Ed, that is some mighty fine work!! Fun watching it come together...

Thanks Mike. Yeah it has been fun to build something that people either love or hate!

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

01-07-2014, 08:46 AM

I like it!

I'm not sure it's something I'd want, but I think it's different and pretty cool.

SAFASTRO

01-07-2014, 08:54 AM

Wow! Incredible craftsmanship, and great eye for a cool looking concept. I think the 2 cars blended very well together. You'll definitley have people scratching their heads!!

Love it!!

aggie91

01-07-2014, 12:28 PM

Great Fab work. Turned out really good.

Ed.Capen

01-07-2014, 06:11 PM

Wow! Incredible craftsmanship, and great eye for a cool looking concept. I think the 2 cars blended very well together. You'll definitley have people scratching their heads!!

Love it!!

Thanks it is coming along pretty good.

jarhead

01-07-2014, 07:35 PM

Sweeeeeet!

Ed.Capen

01-08-2014, 06:23 PM

Thanks guys for all the comments on the build.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/image_zps52ca9f2e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/image_zps52ca9f2e.jpg.html)

Now the job of making it all look like this!

Ed.Capen

01-16-2014, 05:09 PM

:ups:

The LT4 engine just showed up from the Engine Builder so we are ready to get the trans and put this together so when the car is back from paint it can be installed.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroengine_zpsd1e21972.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroengine_zpsd1e21972.jpg.html)

I will get this un-wrapped and show how the EFI parts all work on it. I am also going to build the front drive system to keep everything low below the valve covers.

Stay Tune....Ed

WSSix

01-16-2014, 05:48 PM

Woohoo! I'm excited to see the engine come together.

Ed.Capen

01-20-2014, 01:10 PM

Woohoo! I'm excited to see the engine come together.

Trey, I decided to get with FAST as to their latest and greatest injection for this motor. They have a new system that looks even more like a carb and will work for the direction that I am going. Still use the GM manifold, just not useing 8 injectors just the four that come with this kit. I will let you know how it all works.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/FASTEFI_zps5ac0705c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/FASTEFI_zps5ac0705c.jpg.html)

Ed

aidanfancystang

01-21-2014, 07:49 AM

so this has gone to paint already? wow you work quick.

ChuckDriver

01-21-2014, 05:03 PM

I thought the 2.0 version was fitted wth 8 injectors?

Ed.Capen

01-21-2014, 05:55 PM

I thought the 2.0 version was fitted wth 8 injectors?

JJ you are right there is 8 injectors in this kit. I just won't be doing them in the manifold like I did before with my Camaro. The goal is to make this look like something GM could of built back in the late 60's.

Also the metal guy is finishing the other side and then the painter has to prime block and sand and paint it before I get it back to do the Suspension, engine, tranny and interior. it will be a while before this is done.

My goal is SEMA this year, we will see...
Ed

tubbed69

01-21-2014, 06:18 PM

Car is looking good Ed,that's a cool project:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

WSSix

01-22-2014, 08:39 PM

I like the theme you're going for, Ed. Hopefully that FAST system works well. It looks good that's for sure.

aidanfancystang

02-24-2014, 01:34 PM

any word on this?

sebtarta

02-25-2014, 10:04 AM

Cool build.
Looks very similar to the Chevron sold in Argentina.

Ed.Capen

02-26-2014, 08:11 AM

Sorry for not doing an update in a while. blocking and sanding and getting this all perfect before paint. here is a few shots.

The inside of the door.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroprimeddoor_zps258fcdd0.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroprimeddoor_zps258fcdd0.jpg.html)

Door jam.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroprimeddoorsill_zpsde3aa123.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroprimeddoorsill_zpsde3aa123.jpg.html)

The Side shot.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroprimedrear_zpsef2ab70a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroprimedrear_zpsef2ab70a.jpg.html)

The front shot.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nomaroprimedside_zps3d64fb14.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nomaroprimedside_zps3d64fb14.jpg.html)

We have some more work to do to get it right where we want in before it gets painted. Still working on the rear of the car to figure out if we are going to do anything to the tail lights. We are also going to tuck the Nova rear bumper in closer to the side of the body but not change the look of it.

Stay tuned,,,Ed

aidanfancystang

02-26-2014, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the update. I have to say I really did not like this idea when I first saw it and now I find myself checking in everyday for an update. its looking better than I thought it would.

ChuckDriver

02-26-2014, 10:37 AM

Nice work, I like it!

mikespeed95

02-26-2014, 01:17 PM

Wow, that is a really cool project!!

Zoomin

02-26-2014, 07:09 PM

I agree with keeping the Nova rear pan or the roofline will be the only clue it has Nova DNA. I would ditch the vinyl roof but other than that it's looking great.

glassman

02-26-2014, 09:02 PM

Ed, you doin the Texas road trip again? if so, which car? your 2nd gen or the Goodguys's 69?

I'm in, i'm sending my coin in next week. It was a great job, very well done.

Ed.Capen

02-27-2014, 08:15 AM

Ed, you doin the Texas road trip again? if so, which car? your 2nd gen or the Goodguys's 69?

I'm in, i'm sending my coin in next week. It was a great job, very well done.

Mike,
Marc will be driving the Goodguys 69 Camaro on the tour and I am driving the Goodguys G-10 Pickup that is on a thread build from Scotts Hotrods. The tour is filling up fast as I think everyone talked so much about the last one everyone wants to be part of these cool drives.

The Nomaro will debut at SEMA is the goal, then it will do a road tour in 2015. I have been driving the second gen and enjoying it almost every day.

Look forward to truckin across the country again with you!

I will update this build with some pictures as we get more done.
Ed
:thankyou:

1transam

02-27-2014, 12:54 PM

I love the build but its reminds me of AMX car LOL

69sms

02-27-2014, 10:44 PM

One of a kind, very nice work

Ed.Capen

02-28-2014, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys for all the comments. I will keep the pictures coming when there is something cool to add.

Ed

:computer:

pitts12driver

03-05-2014, 08:09 PM

Great work! Looks amazing and coming along well.

aidanfancystang

04-04-2014, 02:01 PM

:slingshot: :slingshot: :slingshot: :bump: :bump:

Ed.Capen

04-21-2014, 11:24 AM

Well, the fab work has taken longer than what I was told so it held up the painter from doing his work. Should have pictures to show all of you later this week. sorry for the delay.

aidanfancystang

06-03-2014, 11:25 AM

:underchair: :getout: :hello:

Ed.Capen

06-23-2014, 08:27 AM

Here are some of the pictures just before color.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro50_zps203f69f3.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro50_zps203f69f3.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro53_zps8ff77c33.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro53_zps8ff77c33.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro52_zps89ea79dc.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro52_zps89ea79dc.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro51_zpsee267d17.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro51_zpsee267d17.jpg.html)

It now is painted with the Viper Bright Blue and the white stripe is being laid out. More pictures to follow.

:peepwall:

syborg tt

06-23-2014, 08:37 AM

It now is painted with the Viper Bright Blue and the white stripe is being laid out. More pictures to follow.

:peepwall:

that's just not right - post up those picture brother

GregWeld

06-23-2014, 08:44 AM

that's just not right - post up those picture brother

^^^^^^^ What he said!!

Ed.Capen

06-23-2014, 08:45 AM

that's just not right - post up those picture brother

Marty, You know how painters are, I can't get any pictures from him.
Feel like I am working with Kenny...lol

214Chevy

06-23-2014, 01:36 PM

that's just not right - post up those picture brother

^^^^^^^ What he said!!

^^^^^ Yeah, what those two said..........

aidanfancystang

06-23-2014, 03:43 PM

yay more pics

DBasher

06-23-2014, 04:58 PM

I'm ok waiting for the pictures. I just had a big lunch and need a bit for it to settle...LOL!

Curios to see the rear trunk/tail panel section and the bumper/tail lights used.

Dan

FETorino

06-23-2014, 06:12 PM

I'm ok waiting for the pictures. I just had a big lunch and need a bit for it to settle...LOL!

Curios to see the rear trunk/tail panel section and the bumper/tail lights used.

Dan

Amen to that.:stirthepot::lmao: :lmao:

aggie91

06-27-2014, 02:18 PM

4 days later and still no pics of the color on the car? Man those stripes must be a pain in the a$$ to layout on that car...:confused59:

Ed.Capen

07-28-2014, 09:26 AM

Ok this was the picture sent from my painter......really.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop7_zps09ea3f73.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop7_zps09ea3f73.jpg.html)

Then shots from inside the booth..

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop6_zps5ffe14ee.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop6_zps5ffe14ee.jpg.html)

Here is the car inside the booth...

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop1_zps9bd81368.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop1_zps9bd81368.jpg.html)

Here was the first shot from outside to really see the color....

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop8_zps873c7365.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop8_zps873c7365.jpg.html)

Here is the car outside....

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop2_zps92de8749.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop2_zps92de8749.jpg.html)

Now the stripe and NOMARO letters..

Ed.Capen

07-28-2014, 09:34 AM

Here is what we are looking at for letters....

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop3_zps47106d0b.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop3_zps47106d0b.jpg.html)

We also got the rear bumper narrowed and the ends cut straight to the body..

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop5_zps60242864.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop5_zps60242864.jpg.html)

Layout the stripes and letters....

Ed.Capen

07-28-2014, 09:38 AM

Here is the stripe lay out....

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop12_zps17f7e092.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop12_zps17f7e092.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop10_zps1cf579b2.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop10_zps1cf579b2.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomarop9_zpse474e43f.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomarop9_zpse474e43f.jpg.html)

Now the Lexus White Pearl paint will be laid down over the Viper Blue so the letter will show through.

Dave Pratt

07-28-2014, 10:30 AM

I just read the entire thread front to back...that's so cool thinking that far outside of the box.One heck of a project and the fab work is great.More pics...

syborg tt

07-28-2014, 10:55 AM

I can't wait to see a side shot of this car back together and the color is one of my favorites.

Vince@Meanstreets

07-28-2014, 11:24 AM

nice, you going up then down the trunk lid with that stripe too? that would look stunning.

Ed.Capen

07-28-2014, 11:51 AM

This is the NOMARO on the stripe. it will end on the top of the rear fender and not go over the deck lid.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro13_zpsd25f5d31.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro13_zpsd25f5d31.jpg.html)

There will also not be anything on the hood.

Enjoy

WSSix

07-28-2014, 12:50 PM

Nice, Ed! Glad to see it in color.

jarhead

07-28-2014, 04:20 PM

Sweeeeeeet!

Ed.Capen

07-28-2014, 07:19 PM

here is the white NOMARO stripe on the blue, some clear coat and a little sand and buff and the paint is done.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro14_zpseb95fd61.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro14_zpseb95fd61.jpg.html)

Hope you enjoy....
:thankyou:

GregWeld

07-28-2014, 08:31 PM

Is this a Hybrid??

Tuske427

07-28-2014, 09:39 PM

This is cool! Surprised I haven't seen this one yet.. Different is good. So much better than just another camaro...

Ed.Capen

07-29-2014, 12:55 PM

Is this a Hybrid??

Greg, Yes I guess you can call this a Hybrid...:hairpullout:

I am going over to AZ to pick it up Thursday and will get some better pictures then. Now the work begins for me...

Ed

Ed.Capen

07-29-2014, 02:16 PM

Now the clear is covering the stripe and base. looks pretty good.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro16_zpsa5d895e9.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro16_zpsa5d895e9.jpg.html)

Can't wait to grab it over the weekend....:thumbsup:

Blake Foster

07-29-2014, 02:49 PM

looks good, I still say it would have been easier to put a Nova roof on a Camaro though!! :poke:

Nonhog

07-29-2014, 03:20 PM

Wow how cool!
I keep thinking about those 68 and 9 Buicks that need a 1/4 panel transplant.
(no offence 68-9 Skylark owners) :thumbsup:

Ed.Capen

07-30-2014, 07:32 AM

Here are the rest of the parts with the final clear coat sprayed.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro19_zps5270ce6a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro19_zps5270ce6a.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro18_zps2001dd89.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro18_zps2001dd89.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro17_zps727f506e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro17_zps727f506e.jpg.html)

Off for the vinyl top today and put the glass in before it heads to Northern Cal for me to install the drivetrain.

More updates to follow....

GregWeld

07-30-2014, 07:46 AM

Glad you're putting the vinyl top on -- they look great on these cars. Ironworks Chevelle even made the cover of a magazine with one! They're making a comeback!!

Going with a white top?

DBasher

07-30-2014, 09:03 AM

Glad you're putting the vinyl top on -- they look great on these cars.

These cars? Please tell me this is the only one!

Paint looks nice Ed, that blue with the white looks sharp.

Dan

Ed.Capen

07-30-2014, 06:29 PM

OK here is the top on the car..Greg as you can see it is Black!!!!

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/nomaro20_zps0993cc7a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/nomaro20_zps0993cc7a.jpg.html)

Sorry Jason, I think it looks good...:thumbsup:

WSSix

07-30-2014, 08:52 PM

x2 vinyl tops are classic and go great with a car trying to keep the classic theme alive. Car's looking great, Ed.

ChuckDriver

07-30-2014, 11:49 PM

Vinyl top looks perfect on it!

aidanfancystang

07-31-2014, 07:59 AM

this is turning out way better than I thought it would, loving it.

aggie91

07-31-2014, 10:34 AM

Looks realy good. Can't wait to see it all together...

66fury

07-31-2014, 06:10 PM

not big on camaros or novas but combined its awesome,great work !

Boss 5.0

07-31-2014, 07:38 PM

I really like it. Can't wait to see pics of it all together.

Ed.Capen

08-01-2014, 09:51 AM

Thanks for all the positive responds to the top. With the theme that I am going for with this I wanted to stick to something that would of been build by GM back in the early 70's. I will add pictures later today as I am here in Phoenix AZ picking it up.

Goal now is SEMA to show this off.
Enjoy
:thumbsup:

65 347

08-01-2014, 09:57 PM

Really different different build, looks great in paint. Keep up the great work.

Mike

Ed.Capen

08-03-2014, 06:41 PM

Here is some shots of the car outside and the front end coming together.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a1_zps8018f58c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a1_zps8018f58c.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a2_zps25e6089f.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a2_zps25e6089f.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a3_zpsc80f6b5a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a3_zpsc80f6b5a.jpg.html)

Here it is on the trailer headed home...

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a5_zps51106c6b.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a5_zps51106c6b.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a14_zpsf4f7bd98.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a14_zpsf4f7bd98.jpg.html)

Enjoy...

Ed.Capen

08-03-2014, 06:49 PM

Here is a few shots of the car back here in Cali. The Suspension, Motor and Tranny and underside cleanup are next.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a7_zpsc48e98dc.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a7_zpsc48e98dc.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a8_zps199aadd9.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a8_zps199aadd9.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a9_zpsa36c68ad.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a9_zpsa36c68ad.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a10_zpscef80540.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a10_zpscef80540.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a11_zps4288005e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a11_zps4288005e.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a13_zps8047e90e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a13_zps8047e90e.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/a12_zpsb02c717f.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/a12_zpsb02c717f.jpg.html)

As you can see it needs tires and wheels and lowered which is all being done next. Also the interior will get a set of 69 Camaro front buckets with Black and White Houndstooth and the console horse-shoe shifter. Door panels and the rest of the interior will be stock black.

Stay tune for more updates.

Enjoy....

tubbed69

08-03-2014, 07:16 PM

Looks great so far Ed,pretty cool ride now.I like it:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Rick D

08-03-2014, 07:28 PM

^^^^ yup what Jeff said me likey!!

waynieZ

08-03-2014, 09:46 PM

Looks great so far Ed,pretty cool ride now.I like it:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Me too ! I can't wait until the first guy tells you he had a 66 Camaro like this when he was a kid. Really had a guy argue with me he had a 66 one time.

syborg tt

08-04-2014, 10:05 AM

Car looks good but I am hoping you are going to lower it.

1transam

08-04-2014, 10:21 AM

Man,

Looks Killer!!!!!!!!!!

Ed.Capen

08-04-2014, 06:44 PM

Car looks good but I am hoping you are going to lower it.

Marty, hanging out with Kenny you must of forgot how to read. It will be getting all new suspension, new tires and wheels and the LT4 engine with an overdrive tranny.

Glad you all like the way it turned out. Worked on the engine today getting it ready.

I will keep posting pictures as things progress.

Ed

214Chevy

08-04-2014, 06:52 PM

Looks doggon' good and the color is awesome.

01blacks4

08-04-2014, 06:56 PM

wow...pics do not do it justice...

I saw this along time back....and again the last few weeks....so much better in person...

syborg tt

08-04-2014, 09:11 PM

Marty, hanging out with Kenny you must of forgot how to read. It will be getting all new suspension, new tires and wheels and the LT4 engine with an overdrive tranny.

Glad you all like the way it turned out. Worked on the engine today getting it ready.

I will keep posting pictures as things progress.

Ed

Ed

Thank you so much for making me laugh. I guess that were all used to seeing the prebuild with suspension on the car.

ps still working on picture books I'll keep you posted when I get to the books with small print.

Ed.Capen

08-05-2014, 04:33 PM

Ed

Thank you so much for making me laugh. I guess that were all used to seeing the prebuild with suspension on the car.

Marty, I know it was a little backwards but when the painter has the opening you must take it as you know.

NOMARO soon to be lowered!!!!

GregWeld

08-05-2014, 04:50 PM

Ed,

I was going to offer the use of my shop which has built in chain hooks in the floor for pulling things down.

Sieg

08-05-2014, 07:09 PM

65 347

08-06-2014, 06:25 AM

It looks pretty good considering it needs close to 3" of altitude adjustment. :D

I've heard a lot of negative comments about the outcome of the car as it's very hard to visualize the appeal even with renderings until you see it near completion and/or in person. It was quite the leap of faith you took and I'd have to say it's going to bury a lot of the negative comments. :thumbsup:

Sieg, I have to agree with you, I was/am one of the negative though people, I personal don't like cross breeding. The idea sounded goofy, but now in paint, really looks nice, the craftsman ship is great.
It takes a lot of guts to take a chance like this and it paid off.

Mike

Mr.VENGEANCE

08-06-2014, 06:47 AM

http://img.pandawhale.com/45822-Keanu-Bill-and-Ted-whoa-gif-Yr7D.gif

looks so good my mind is...

http://img.pandawhale.com/45822-steve-jobs-mind-blown-gif-1XU8.gif

Ed.Capen

08-06-2014, 07:11 PM

Sieg, I have to agree with you, I was/am one of the negative though people, I personal don't like cross breeding. The idea sounded goofy, but now in paint, really looks nice, the craftsman ship is great.
It takes a lot of guts to take a chance like this and it paid off.

Mike

Mike and Sieg,
Glad you both like the outcome, yes it is going down about 3" to 4" to get the look I am wanting. I talked with Bret at RideTech today about the coil overs from him so I can get the stance needed along with the performance. I want to keep the look like GM would of done from the factory or as a concept car.
Motor will be painted chevy orange with aluminum valve covers and use the cowl air cleaner on the fuel injection so it looks some what factory. I am also looking at the American Racing Rally wheels in a 18" and 19" for the larger brakes but still keep the factory Rally wheel look.

Interior is going with a set of 69 Camaro deluxe bucket seats covered with the black and white houndstooth and stock SS nova door panels in black with the Camaro center console and horse shoe shifter. Gathering the rest of the parts now and will keep updating this thread.

Thanks for all the comments.

Ed.Capen

08-11-2014, 09:51 AM

Well I got the trunk cleaned up and painted this weekend. This car was really clean to start with but this really added to the finished look.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova2_zps1b265334.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova2_zps1b265334.jpg.html)

Now it is time to work on the inside, clean and paint the floor and insulate it before carpet and seats. The floor was really clean as you can see before the paint work starts.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova1_zps42ecb1f0.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova1_zps42ecb1f0.jpg.html)

It is nice to start with a clean car rather then buy one that is rough. Suspension and drive train is next.

Ed

tubbed69

08-11-2014, 09:59 AM

That was a really solid car to start with,looking great Ed,when you expecting to have it finished?:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

syborg tt

08-11-2014, 10:43 AM

It is nice to start with a clean car rather then buy one that is rough. Suspension and drive train is next.

Ed

This backwards build thing is kinda cool. I may try that on my next build

Trunk looks great

Ben@SpeedTech

08-11-2014, 11:14 AM

Yep, shaping up nicely!

ChuckDriver

08-11-2014, 03:11 PM

Looking good!

Rick D

08-11-2014, 05:14 PM

Ed that really is a very clean car!! Can't wait to see it with the new suspension!

tones2SS

08-11-2014, 06:16 PM

Looking good Ed!

Ed.Capen

08-13-2014, 06:21 PM

This backwards build thing is kinda cool. I may try that on my next build

Trunk looks great

Marty, You know how painters are with over spray on a build. This way that is not an issue. We will see how it all turns out. The plan still is SEMA so the push will be on.

Ed

Ed.Capen

08-13-2014, 08:02 PM

Guess what showed up today...UPS with a bunch of parts.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova4_zpsa13ee573.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova4_zpsa13ee573.jpg.html)

Also I took some 69 Camaro seats that I had and will use them on this project with the Camaro center console. Seats will get the black and white houndstooth.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova5_zpsf3a6bc5e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova5_zpsf3a6bc5e.jpg.html)

It was nice that the threaded inserts in the floor for the seats worked for the two outer seat bolts. I will have to make the inner mounting for the seats as this car had a bench seat and no holes for the inner bolts. Console and seats fit just like a Camaro...

Ed :ups:

syborg tt

08-15-2014, 08:37 AM

3Deuce

08-19-2014, 12:49 PM

Me too ! I can't wait until the first guy tells you he had a 66 Camaro like this when he was a kid. Really had a guy argue with me he had a 66 one time.

I had a guy argue with me saying that Ford never made a 1965 Falcon. When I told him that I in fact own one and it's sitting in my garage, he laughed and insisted I didn't even know what year my car was.

Ed.Capen

08-26-2014, 10:20 AM

There ya go again.

Now your putting the seats in before the Boom Mat and Carpet. Do you want me to call the guys at DEI and have them explain to you that you want to put the sound & heat insulation in before the seats and the carpet.

ps - Just kidding :tv_happy:

Wait was going to put the wheels on then do the suspension!!!

Back on this project this weekend so pictures to follow next week.

Thanks for checking in.
Ed

Leadfoot1

08-26-2014, 02:15 PM

aidanfancystang

08-26-2014, 03:52 PM

Im sorry, i love Nova's.... I love Camaro's..... But not together. The front end doesnt go with the rest. But that might be cause im too used to seeing them seperately. Or maybe its too Camaro-esque for the rest of the blend?

Anyway, Your work on the other hand, is WAY up there, attention to detail is superb.

Maybe if i look at it long enough...... Someday i'll get it!!

Nice work still.

Lead.

I was like you at first, not sure about the look. the 2 separate body lines on the rear quarter through me off, but the more I looked at this project the more I came to really like it.

WSSix

08-26-2014, 05:19 PM

IndyNova

08-26-2014, 05:55 PM

I love it. Looks great. The only thing I don't like is the taillights being that big, but that's my opinion and not worth much..lol but I love it otherwise.

Ed.Capen

08-30-2014, 05:21 PM

I love it. Looks great. The only thing I don't like is the taillights being that big, but that's my opinion and not worth much..lol but I love it otherwise.

Here the finished rear tail section with the RS billet piece between the tail lights. Maybe this will make it look better to you.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova23_zps5788d66e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova23_zps5788d66e.jpg.html)

Ed.Capen

08-30-2014, 05:25 PM

The execution is definitely superb which makes it nice. I think something that may help it look "more correct" to those that aren't quite seeing it, would have been to use the non RS front end. That way the round headlights are out front like you're expecting to have on a Nova. Just a thought. I like this car and can't wait to see it finished. I love that it has an LT4.

Trey,
Here is a few pictures of the LT4 Engine with the FAST Injection.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova22_zpsabc982a1.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova22_zpsabc982a1.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova21_zps051e7efc.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova21_zps051e7efc.jpg.html)

The March Pulleys and Brackets I had coated Black with raw Aluminum Alt, PS and AC. Going to leave the Water Pump Raw also.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova20_zps1f8eac6e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova20_zps1f8eac6e.jpg.html)

Enjoy. Ed

Boss 5.0

08-30-2014, 06:07 PM

Loving it all!!

Rick D

08-30-2014, 06:16 PM

I like it Ed!!

waynieZ

08-30-2014, 06:56 PM

Nice looking motor.

tubbed69

08-30-2014, 07:01 PM

Looks great Ed,nice looking motor.

WSSix

08-31-2014, 06:59 AM

Good job, Ed. The motor really does look old school. I think a lot of people aren't going to realize right away it's a modern LT4.

GregWeld

08-31-2014, 07:13 AM

Better have it all done and ready in the next three weeks so we can cruise it to Texass!!!

IndyNova

08-31-2014, 07:35 AM

Here the finished rear tail section with the RS billet piece between the tail lights. Maybe this will make it look better to you.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova23_zps5788d66e.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova23_zps5788d66e.jpg.html)

Yeah, that's cool looking! The rs panel is nice! I love that car, best of both worlds

glassman

08-31-2014, 10:25 AM

Ed, if thats the LT4 from the mid nineties, wheres the optispark or distributor conversion?,

You taking the 2nd gen to Texas still? or dis beast?

Ed.Capen

09-01-2014, 10:14 AM

Better have it all done and ready in the next three weeks so we can cruise it to Texass!!!

Greg, it will be at the shop, but it is going to SEMA first before any road trip. I will be taking my 2nd gen Camaro on the tour.

See you in a few weeks. The tour is going to be over the top. We have some really cool places to see and a great group of people going on the tour.

Got all the window trim in, what a job. Door glass and trim is not my favorite. Dash and console are next.

Ed

badbu68

09-01-2014, 04:05 PM

Love it, will be tons better with different wheels (IMHO). Great project!

Ed.Capen

09-01-2014, 05:01 PM

Ed, if thats the LT4 from the mid nineties, wheres the optispark or distributor conversion?,

You taking the 2nd gen to Texas still? or dis beast?

Mike, Here is the Dist in the motor. I did remove the Opti-spark and will run the standard HEI Dist with Coil.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova30_zpsaf9959b3.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova30_zpsaf9959b3.jpg.html)

Also got the Lizard Skin installed on the floor. Little Dynamat and some insulation and ready for Carpet.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova31_zps74318c8a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova31_zps74318c8a.jpg.html)

Adding the Tach to the Dash and working with Classic Instrument to build custom center console gauges as I do not need two fuel gauges.

Enjoy. :flag2:
Ed

Ed.Capen

09-03-2014, 06:57 PM

Got drivers seat done with the new foam and hounds tooth seat cover. This should give it the original look but with the new wrap around foam support.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova33_zps4be8a049.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova33_zps4be8a049.jpg.html)

Now I can get the shifter and console mounted.

coolwelder62

09-03-2014, 07:23 PM

Ed, the car turned out amazing.!!!!!

captainofiron

09-04-2014, 10:08 AM

Ed.Capen

09-08-2014, 07:51 AM

Hey Marty, Got the dynamat installed along with the Lizard Skin.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova43_zps1765045a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova43_zps1765045a.jpg.html)

Here is the Seats with the Houndstooth.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova42_zpsa8619e47.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova42_zpsa8619e47.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova41_zpsf9ce042c.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova41_zpsf9ce042c.jpg.html)

Also got the ram horn exhaust back from being coated with the Cast Iron color so it will not turn on the car. Trying to keep that old school look.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/Nova40_zps05c2a78f.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/Nova40_zps05c2a78f.jpg.html)

Looks like the Sub Frame with the Engine and Tranny will be coming out this weekend. Get the Sub Frame off to the Powder Coater and then start hanging the Suspension and install motor & tranny before is slide back under the body.

Enjoy.
Ed

syborg tt

09-08-2014, 08:00 AM

DBasher

09-08-2014, 10:01 AM

Houndstooth looks great Ed!

Looking forward to seeing it a bit lower with the new wheels....what were they again?

:popcorn2:
Dan

Ben@SpeedTech

09-08-2014, 10:04 AM

Looks like you really pulled it off. I was expecting to see the smaller Nova taillights to drive home the Nomaro theme. Those Ventura taillights do look a bit big, but that rear billet panel really makes it look nice. Seats look great as does the engine.

As has been said, it's pretty trippy. Crazy as it is that 3/4 view photo makes me think of a Maverick in a weird sort of way. Coolest thing about doing this helps us visualize "what if GM designed ..."

How much suspension drop will it have? I'd like to do a quick photoshop when I get a break in the next day or two, I can't wait to see it lowered a bit.

If you haven't already bought it all, while you're shopping around for suspension, give us a look... http://www.speedtechperformance.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=56/mode=cat/cat56.htm

Ed.Capen

09-09-2014, 07:50 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That looks great but I think you forgot to put the Carpet in.

... and this reverse build idea is really a good idea. Now if you could find a donor subframe you could just powder it and install the motor and trans and make it a quick swap. However since no two of these subframes are even close to being the same that might not work.

What suspension you putting on the car ?

Marty & Ben,
I thought about the Sub frame swap but your right they are not all the same so that may cause a problem.

The suspension is a mix of a bunch of parts. The Speedtech upper control arms for the front with RideTech lower control arms, 2" drop spindles and RideTech coil over shocks. The rear is TCI torque Arm with a Moser 9" and RideTech Coil over shocks. I should be able to dial the ride height right where I want it with these parts.
The wheels are a 19" and 18" ralley looking copy that Alan Budnik is cutting with the correct backspacing. I have a set of disc brakes off one of my other projects that I will probably use on this.

I will be pulling the sub frame with the engine and tranny this weekend then strip the sub frame, powder coat it and do final assembly on that to get it back under the body.

Coming together. Not much time left until SEMA. The NOMARO will be in the HRIA/ARMO booth inside right by RideTech. Come check it out if you can.
Ed

syborg tt

09-09-2014, 10:13 AM

See you at Sema

Ed.Capen

09-14-2014, 06:18 PM

here is a look at the rear seat installed in the car.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/n1_zps8d8cfad4.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/n1_zps8d8cfad4.jpg.html)

Ed

Ed.Capen

09-14-2014, 06:23 PM

Here is the sub frame with the engine and tranny slide out from the car. anyone need a 350/350.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/n3_zps8a3ca138.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/n3_zps8a3ca138.jpg.html)

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/n4_zpsb63a9393.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/n4_zpsb63a9393.jpg.html)

The car has to go up pretty high to get it out but it is a whole lot better that doing it all from the top after it is painted. few wires and tranny lines and hoses and it comes down pretty easy.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/69nomaro/Comova/n5_zps78c97dd1.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/69nomaro/media/Comova/n5_zps78c97dd1.jpg.html)

now clean up the firewall and AC box along with the wiring.