1962 Nova Vert tube frame street car

[whiteboydrew]

im the pursuit of building the sickest convertible this side of the sun. Hope you guys enjoy.

[65_LS1_T56]

Yes please :popcorn2:

Going for more of a straight-line car? Goals, details, need more info.
Looks good so far :thumbsup:

[LS1-IROC]

Cool project!

Can you drive it on the street, yes! Is it a street car, no.

[MSTSFabbed]

Heck of a lead in...

More Pics!!

[coolwelder62]

Very cool project. FYI,!!!! Posting just a hand full of way cool build photo's like that is how you get bug you to death for more.:lol: :lol: Welcome Aboard.

[aggie91]

More Please!:poke:

Those 6 pictures is just a tease!

[jh99]

Nice project!

[CRCRFT78]

Is that the Nova that was at Ironworks? Regardless that is going to be sick.

[HWY Nova]

Is that the Nova that was at Ironworks?

It is not. My Nova at Ironworks has been on hold for a while......

I like where this Nova is going!!!!!!!!!



--Eric

[Rod P]

:welcome3: I viewed the car on another site, looks great :gitrdun:

[Flash68]

Bad azz.

[214Chevy]

More pics please...don't tease!! :goggles:

[Ron Sutton]

Cool project!

Can you drive it on the street, yes! Is it a street car, no.

I'm curious how different people view this subject. What ... in your opinion ... makes this not a street car ... compared to other pro-touring cars that are highly modified, have frame mods or new frames?

Specifically, what crosses the line ... that makes it no longer a street car?

I'm asking for your opinion ... and others too?

[Rod P]

I'm curious how different people view this subject. What ... in your opinion ... makes this not a street car ... compared to other pro-touring cars that are highly modified, have frame mods or new frames?

Specifically, what crosses the line ... that makes it no longer a street car?

I'm asking for your opinion ... and others too?



that's a loaded question!! that may need its own thread, to me....if you can't drive it daily I mean DAILY, rain, shine, snow, fog whatever, just like your wife's Honda, its not a street car, its purpose built then, I see a lot of cars at events, no heater, no wipers, no working lights, no side windows, no brake lights, some you cant even lock the doors! etc, but since its registered and has a form of insurance they call there stripped down can a street car, I think the controversy will get heated :catfight:

[214Chevy]

Who cares? :underchair: I'm a pic whore!! Just show me some pics. :peepwall:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Who cares? :underchair: I'm a pic whore!! Just show me some pics. :peepwall:

yeah you are.:tv_happy:

[LS1-IROC]

I'm curious how different people view this subject. What ... in your opinion ... makes this not a street car ... compared to other pro-touring cars that are highly modified, have frame mods or new frames?

Specifically, what crosses the line ... that makes it no longer a street car?

I'm asking for your opinion ... and others too?



LOL. That statement was made all in good fun. It's a very controversial subject on just about every forum I visit. Everyone has their own definition of what a street car is. I tend to view it as Rod P said. If you can't hop in it and drive it to work everyday no matter the weather (minus snow/ice) or run down to the quick mart to pick up milk with your 2 year old son, it's not really a "street car" IMHO.

That said,...I can't wait to see updates on this B.A. build!

[coolclassiccars]

well ,I'm no expert on this ,but your gettin my 2 cents worth.from the pics I see it sure is a street car.detroit speed clip, swivel link rear. and oh what looks like an ls3 from acouple pics.wipers define a street car?really. I would have to say most'' pro street'' ''custom'' cars cars use heim joints that bind in most corning situations ,that cause the car to not turn at speeds.i just love the convertible top.good job from what I see,frame looks good.got a color in mind?gm has a new red on the 14 Camaros,'' pull me over''thinkin about it for my Camaro convertible.i got to go to the dealer to see it in person.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Well, see what you guys did?

I say "F" all the lables, let the car and driver prove itself. You can have all the bells n whistles on the car and it performs like a pig.

So if he replaced his heims with rubber bushings it would make it a street car? They are on the sway bar end links, should be fne. I had a rear suspension with heims on my daily and it handles very well.

Co mon Whiteboy lets see more pictures and details bro!

[whiteboydrew]

Here was the starting phase of fitment and teardown. To answer the big question about is it a street car or race car. Answer is this is a Street car. will it be daily driven, NO. Capable of daily use? 110%. Im just not taking the risk of something happening to it. LSA drivetrain. 6l90E. So why wouldnt it have CTS-V like reliability. Strange 35 spline trutrac ford 9". Brembo brakes. Detroit speed uses vette front spindles. So whats gonna be the weakest link? probably the soft top lol.

[whiteboydrew]

jig that they built to hold everything nice and square while cutting out the floors

[Flash68]

Here was the starting phase of fitment and teardown. To answer the big question about is it a street car or race car. Answer is this is a Street car. will it be daily driven, NO. Capable of daily use? 110%. Im just not taking the risk of something happening to it. LSA drivetrain. 6l90E. So why wouldnt it have CTS-V like reliability. Strange 35 spline trutrac ford 9". Brembo brakes. Detroit speed uses vette front spindles. So whats gonna be the weakest link? probably the soft top lol.

Winner. :bigun2:

[whiteboydrew]

Heres a few more

[214Chevy]

That tube chassis is sweet. Who built it?

[whiteboydrew]

Dan @ BRE in Salida Ca. I waited two years to find a builder that i was confident in. he has over delivered on every aspect of the build so far, the pics speak for themselves really.

[whiteboydrew]

a few more

[DRCFAB]

:G-Dub: :LOL ANDREW THIS IS DAN

[CRCRFT78]

Ok you two, stop holding out on the build pics. This Nova is badass already and its not even finished yet.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Make it rain with them pictures Dan!! Welcome to the site.

[whiteboydrew]

ok, fine ill post up some more detailed pics tomorrow. I was trying to hold out until the end. lol

[Vince@Meanstreets]

end? no end! it never ends. LOL

fine, it is the weekend.

[dug]

Hell, the supporting jig for the body is built well! damn! badass.

[whiteboydrew]

Chassis all welded, all the odds and ends finished up.

[whiteboydrew]

12.21.2013

[whiteboydrew]

Roller

[whiteboydrew]

Exhaust fitment. Chassis detail. Finished watts link, small Sheetmetal detail.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looking good!

[xvette]

nice job love round tube chassis

[DETON8R]

OMG!!!
This is one SICK BUILD!!
Love that tube chassis.

[Sinco]

Nice work!

[whiteboydrew]

Cars off at the bodyguy. Stay tuned, a lot of good stuff is on the way in.

[DENTGUY]

I'd say I'm not a fan of the tube chassis! But I'd be a LIAR!:lol:

[chichirone]

This is a sick build. Will be keeping an eye on what is to come next. :popcorn2:

[CRCRFT78]

Post up the pics on your Instagram, we need an update?

[MadNov]

im the pursuit of building the sickest convertible this side of the sun. Hope you guys enjoy.

That is one very slick little 'vert, look forward to the progress pics.

[whiteboydrew]

hey guys so A LOT HAS BEEN HAPPENING. Check it out.

[whiteboydrew]

So. in keeping up with the crazy guys on here, and since im using an LSA powerplant. why not use the functional LSA hood scoop. SEE below. lol

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looking sick drew.

Same place?

[whiteboydrew]

Chassis was all done by Dan at BRE, then it went to the sickest body guy I've seen yet. Manned Gus at Marquez metal. I have nothing but good things to say about both of them, and they are friends and work great together.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Any affiliation with Marquez design in Sac?

Real nice work.

[tubbed69]

That metal work on that hood looks great just like the rest of the car:trophy-1302:

[66tintop]

Oh fugly ! You have my attention on this build , awesome fabrication, for me it's about the journey , not the final destination ! The two fabricators u have doing your work are top notch ! Well done ! Now for chr!!t sakes , show me more pics of work that I'm not capable of doing ! Please !:confused59:

[whiteboydrew]

Any affiliation with Marquez design in Sac?

Real nice work.

Not the same guys as in sac that make interiors. This guys a one man show believe it or not.

[Sinco]

Didn't this build start at Ironworks? I think I saw it when I visited the shop.

Doug

[Darrell]

Didn't this build start at Ironworks? I think I saw it when I visited the shop.

Doug

Nope,different car,the nova your thinking about is on the shelf at Ironworks, I'm hoping their gonna start working on again.........(Eric)........:G-Dub: :G-Dub:, come on,throw some $ at it:popcorn2:

[whiteboydrew]

a few with 2010 camaro hood latch and cable pull and underbody shots

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looking good Drew, that hood came out sick!!

[Ricochet]

Looking good Drew, that hood came out sick!!

I SECOND THAT ^^^^^^!

[YAMATHUMP]

Killer build, looking forward to more!