'66 Nova Update

[ironworks]

Not all done, maybe in the next few weeks. we still have to build the exhaust, Mount the dry sump, some sheetmetal work, rear bumper work, fit the trunk, finish the trunk, and about 4 million other things, But almost done.

[Garage Dog 65]

Just a little welding and some wiring - almost there guys !!

[awr68]

Cool! Are we still on schedule?

[67turbostang]

that is one nice nova:thumbsup: are those the fikse wheels?

[novanutcase]

:yes: and :yes: !:lol:

John

[Garage Dog 65]

Hey guys,

Just wondering what you'll do with the body/chassis before paint - blast it again and do a sealer coat ?

Thx, Jim

[novanutcase]

Hey guys,

Just wondering what you'll do with the body/chassis before paint - blast it again and do a sealer coat ?

Thx, Jim

Hey Jim!

Happy New Year!:cheers:

Frame will be blasted and powdercoated. Body will be blasted and epoxy primered.

At least that's the plan for now!:rolleyes:

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

WOW!:thumbsup:

Looking Killer John! What wheel and tire size did you end up going?

(not that I would ever be able to fit them under my car! but they sure look good!:D )


Paul

[68protouring454]

Hey Jim!

Happy New Year!:cheers:

Frame will be blasted and powdercoated. Body will be blasted and epoxy primered.

At least that's the plan for now!:rolleyes:

John
is chassis not welded to the body? or how do you plan to do that?

[ironworks]

The tires are 335/30/18 and 245/40/17 BFG KDW's

The body is welded to the frame and will be powder coated as an assembly

Rodger

[Sales@Dutchboys]

The tires are 335/30/18 and 245/40/17 BFG KDW's

Rodger


Thanks Rodger :thumbsup:

The car is looking Super Bad A$$


Paul

[novanutcase]

Pics have been a long time coming but, honestly, we haven't really done a lot of sheetmetal/Tube work since the chassis is pretty much done and the main sheetmetal is also pretty much done. Now it's just the little details like sway bar mounts, gussets, etc. but here are some pics that you might like:

The Meat Wagon has arrived! Notice the height of the rear tires in relation to the bed side height! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-30-2007037.jpg

Front end valance with air inlet. We'll be splitting the inlet with brake duct cooling vents to each side and power steering cooler in the middle.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-26-2007003.jpg

Roughed onto the car!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-26-2007008.jpg

Closing off the firewall, Note the size of the Vintage Air unit. I told Rodger I wanted to pull up into the beach parking lot on the hottest summer day here in Cali and, when I get out, have icicles hanging off the end of my nose!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008007.jpg

Trunk side pans

In our many "Stand around and throw dumb ideas out" meetings Rodger came up with a great one as we stared at the gas tank and wondered what we would do with the spaces to the side of tank! Do we just cover them in sheetmetal? Naw! Too easy! He thought to put the battery on one side and a toolbox of sorts on the other, kind of like what you get when you buy one of those luxury european super cars but with better tools(Snap On).

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008008.jpg

John

[novanutcase]

Final Dry Sump placement! Note the cooler than Fonzie brackets that we had waterjetted! These are straight off the jet. We will refine them and anodize. Now I gotta figure out what color to anodize them! OH CRAP! I gotta pick a color? AGAIN??!!??

Fill tube will be extended through an opening cut through the fender support

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008006.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008005.jpg

Just a general overview. She looks kind of sad wondering where she put her shoes! LOL!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008010.jpg

John

[dodge]

Totally awesome car:thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Incredible. Keep the pics coming, John. :cheers:

[J2SpeedandCustom]

John and Roger that front valance is absolutely BAD A$$!!!! And will really look sweet orange...:lol:

[V8TV]

That car is completely off the scale! Just awesome. The gods of creativity, fabrication, common sense, style, and experience all smile on you.

[novanutcase]

John and Roger that front valance is absolutely BAD A$$!!!! And will really look sweet orange...:lol:

I gotta keep you from talking to Rodger!:lol:


That car is completely off the scale! Just awesome. The gods of creativity, fabrication, common sense, style, and experience all smile on you.

Yup! Gotta love the boys at Ironworks! They got it goin' on!:cheers:

John

[awr68]

just simply killer!! Now get some paint on it!! :yes:

[ironworks]

I gotta keep you from talking to Rodger!:lol:




Yup! Gotta love the boys at Ironworks! They got it goin' on!:cheers:

John

Pretty soon that guy will have designer jeans or somethin.


Thanks guys, There is lot of talent and creativity in my shop.

[Mick Mc]

John's favorite color

[novanutcase]

John's color crazy

Mick

Hahahahaha!!! Aw Man! I gotta send you $20 to NOT be posting those photos!

I totally forgot about that one! Hahahahahaha!!!!!

John

[Mick Mc]

I have the perfect gas cap for the Nova, but it only fits with a blower.
Call me, Rodger has the number

Mick

[novanutcase]

Exhaust

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008019.jpg

John

[FaBrycation]

Hey John, I can't believe how the car is coming together! I think I'll have about 114 hrs in your car in the last 2 weeks and its getting me excited to see the final product.
I love standing back with Rodger and talking about whats next. the car is looking pretty awesome and I must say that the exhaust looks absolutely freakin bad ass! I'm learning alot about finishing the details so thanks to you and Rodger for the opportunity to do the work that I have done.:cheers:

Brycen

[novanutcase]

Hey John, I can't believe how the car is coming together! I think I'll have about 114 hrs in your car in the last 2 weeks and its getting me excited to see the final product.
I love standing back with Rodger and talking about whats next. the car is looking pretty awesome and I must say that the exhaust looks absolutely freakin bad ass! I'm learning alot about finishing the details so thanks to you and Rodger for the opportunity to do the work that I have done.:cheers:

Brycen

PHHHT!!! Dude?!?

Why are you thanking me? You're the stud with the welder in one hand and shaping metal on the english wheel with the other. I should be saying thanks to YOU!!:hail:

John

[FaBrycation]

well you know as well as i do that without someone to pay the bills this car wouldn't be possible so your part is pretty darn important. but thanks for the props.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

ohh aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Exhaust

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008019.jpg

John

[J2SpeedandCustom]

tick, tick, tick, tick, tick...Can you hear that??? :willy: April will be hear before you know it.

[novanutcase]

Ya just had to say it didn't ya?:lol:

John

[Mick Mc]

What happens in April? "Ten weeks away"

Mick

[novanutcase]

What happens in April? "Ten weeks away"

Mick

YOUR NOT HELPING!!!!!!!!!!:willy: :willy: :lol: :lol: :lol:

John

[formula98]

Hi John,

Are you going to give us any new teaser pics between now and April?

Great work, love the entire project!

[Kendall Burleson]

that car is killer you guy are the best with the tube chassis I would hate to see what parts you guy throw in the dumper.:hail:

[novanutcase]

Now that you mention it, I wonder what I could've gotten for the scrap!http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/f-confused.gif

ROOOODDGGGGERRRRRRR!!!!!

John

[xplantdad]

Any new updates or am I missing something here? What was supposed to happen in April?:question:

[MarkM66]

No Columbus '08 I take it.

[HWY Nova]

Not enough competition this year at Columbus for John.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Not enough competition this year at Columbus for John.

Radrides Nova, Ring bros Camaro - that's not enough for ya????? :willy:

[ironworks]

All I know is my new 2 car trailer will be full when we go to Columbus this summer, I made reservations today.

[Rick D]

SOOO does that mean you will have a LS7 powered Nova in it????????????:_paranoid

[ironworks]

So to answer your question, YES there will be a Procharged LS Nova in my trailer with Fikse's and Bfg tires going to Columbus with the C6-57.

Rodger

[brian mc]

you are so sly Rodger.....

[FaBrycation]

So to answer your question, YES there will be a Procharged LS Nova in my trailer with Fikse's and Bfg tires going to Columbus with the C6-57.

Rodger


Agh Agh Agh!:lol:

[dave96dcm]

Any updates?

[ironworks]

Soon, John has been burning both ends of the candle with his new business venture. It is sitting right out side my office and it is looking GGGOOOOOOOODDDD. I will be bringing one of the well known Nova projects with the C6-57 truck project to Columbus.

Rodger

[Garage Dog 65]

What new business venture has the Jeans King gotten himself into ?? (If you can say)

[novanutcase]

What new business venture has the Jeans King gotten himself into ?? (If you can say)


http://www.sovereign-t.com

I might even bring a few T-s to Columbus for the well deserved! LOL!:unibrow: :D

John

[linkstar69]

hey John, just checked out your site, your designs look the biz!

PS I think you mentioned earlier in this thread you were a musician. What do you play? I'm still a gigging musician but work in propery investment during the day. (have to wear long sleeves in summer to cover my tattoos)

PPS Build looks great, except its inspired me to start the planning process of fitting a IRS into my 69Dart

[novanutcase]

hey John, just checked out your site, your designs look the biz!

PS I think you mentioned earlier in this thread you were a musician. What do you play? I'm still a gigging musician but work in propery investment during the day. (have to wear long sleeves in summer to cover my tattoos)

PPS Build looks great, except its inspired me to start the planning process of fitting a IRS into my 69Dart

Thanks! Fall should be pretty cool too! We're going to introduce some Hoodies and Thermals!

Yup! You read right! I got to do some pretty fun tours in my R & R days! I play guitar, bass, trumpet, just enough drums to set a beat for scratch tracks and piano!

Go for it! I'd love to see how the IRS turns out!:thumbsup:

John

[linkstar69]

Yeah the IRS will be great when installed but in the design stages the biggest challenge for me is adapting the the late IRS (from the late model Dana built ford we have over here) to suit the "A" body track width while maintaining good suspension geometry.
I guess thats where projects like yours shine because that is all accounted for from the onset.
The rest of the car was planned out but I have to admit the decision to go to IRS has only happened in the last few months which has sent the rear of the car back to the drawing board.

Hey I play bass too, for me the most amazing place I've toured with music would easily be the middle east.

[FaBrycation]

http://www.sovereign-t.com

I might even bring a few T-s to Columbus for the well deserved! LOL!:unibrow: :D

John

hey John, the shirts are pretty sick. they look kinda sinister. i'm glad that it took off for you cause i wanna finish your nova, i miss workin on it.:thumbsup:

and... so you know i'm an adult Medium if you care to know. ;)

[HWY Nova]

I wear an XL.

See you in Columbus!


--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Way to go John !!!

All the best with the new opportunity man :thumbsup:

Jim

[novanutcase]

Thanks Guys! I'll stuff a few different sizes/colors/graphic designs in my suitcase and ration them out at Columbus! Brycen, I've got a medium in black with your name on it!

John

[FaBrycation]

Thanks Guys! I'll stuff a few different sizes/colors/graphic designs in my suitcase and ration them out at Columbus! Brycen, I've got a medium in black with your name on it!

John


HELL YEAH !!!!

[syborg tt]

Thanks Guys! I'll stuff a few different sizes/colors/graphic designs in my suitcase and ration them out at Columbus! Brycen, I've got a medium in black with your name on it!

John

I'll even donate to the t-shirt fund, put me down for a Large

[novanutcase]

Hey I play bass too, for me the most amazing place I've toured with music would easily be the middle east.

WOW! Cool! What was the crowd like playing there? I never got to play the middle east. Where did you play? Dubai? Did a euro tour with Nirvana right as "Smells Like Teen Spirit" started blowing up! Mayhem to say the least!:unibrow: :D Did a canadian tour with Green Day opening for us! Strange how the tables turn.:lol: Did a second euro/japanese/australian tour that we co headlined with a little hollywood band called The Cramps! Creepy people but super fun and really nice! Got to do a Western US tour with Tool! Ah, what fun days when all I had to worry about was where I was going to get my next beer and my next girl!;) :D

John

[HWY Nova]

John,

Hope your new business cranks! Your products look great.

How's this for a business plan:
1) Design shirts
2) Sell shirts
3) Sell more shirts
4) Work on Nova
5) Sell more shirts

Your Nova is lookin' good. Hope to see a nice 'Crossbar' on it in the future.

--Eric

[novanutcase]

John,

Hope your new business cranks! Your products look great.

How's this for a business plan:
1) Design shirts
2) Sell shirts
3) Sell more shirts
4) Work on Nova
5) Sell more shirts

Your Nova is lookin' good. Hope to see a nice 'Crossbar' on it in the future.

--Eric

All good things to those who wait!;)

Business is doing well so far and there may be a "crossbar" sooner than you think!:unibrow:

John

[novanutcase]

We've been putting along doing little odds and ends stuff but I thought I'd show you some of what we've been doing!:)

In my last post you saw the front end all torn apart so that we could install the gussets that we could'nt get to with the motor in. Here is where we are now.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Enginecompartmentdetails.jpg

I was curious as to what the car weighed since we had most of the major components in the car so we had the car scaled!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Novaonscale.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/WeightScaled.jpg

Not bad! 2700 lbs! I figure with interior, Glass, full tank of gas and whatever other stuff is going in the car we should be right around 3,000 lbs.(Of course, my fat a$$ doesn't figure into that weight!:fluffy:

John

[wiedemab]

Lookin' Good! You still headed to Columbus?

[novanutcase]

Lookin' Good! You still headed to Columbus?

Yup! PM me your email and we can correspond up until then and hook up when we're there. Maybe we can get some of the guys together for dinner and brew!:cheers:

John

[ironworks]

Since I rented the Rental car, We are going to Rally's Burgers this year, I miss those fries. All we did was drive by it after we just had the biggest steak dinner ever. Oh and we need to go to Damons again, that place was Grub.

Rodger

[Jr]

John,
Are you going to run the supercharger?

[wiedemab]

Yup! PM me your email and we can correspond up until then and hook up when we're there. Maybe we can get some of the guys together for dinner and brew!:cheers:

John

Your PM is full -

brandon

- dot -

wiedeman

- at -

gmail

[novanutcase]

John,
Are you going to run the supercharger?

YUP!:unibrow:

John

[Jr]

Very cool! That lil nova is gonna haul :thumbsup:

[Roger Poirier]

Very cool! That lil nova is gonna haul :thumbsup:


Yea, just a little... :lol:

Roger

[FaBrycation]

Yup! PM me your email and we can correspond up until then and hook up when we're there. Maybe we can get some of the guys together for dinner and brew!:cheers:

John

wish i could join ya, but I got bills to pay, so i if you could drink a few nICE cold Buds for me i'd appreciate it.:thumbsup:

[Leadfoot1]

John,
Are you going to run the supercharger?

Yeah i got one too John.....

Are you going to run paint someday? :lol:

'Been a while since i checked out your thread, this is getting better and better. The car looks as tough and solid as a mountain just sitting there. I can almost feel the sharpness of driving it just looking at it.

Lead.

[novanutcase]

wish i could join ya, but I got bills to pay, so i if you could drink a few nICE cold Buds for me i'd appreciate it.:thumbsup:

Nope! You're going! I don't care what the boss says...... besides.....I got a size large t-shirt for you! If you don't go you don't get it! LOL!

Yeah i got one too John.....

Are you going to run paint someday? :lol:

'Been a while since i checked out your thread, this is getting better and better. The car looks as tough and solid as a mountain just sitting there. I can almost feel the sharpness of driving it just looking at it.

Lead.

Hey, Hey, Heeeeeeyyy Brother!

Where ya been? Pro-Streetin' that bad boy 'maro? Glad to see you post and thanks for the compliments. When she's done you better come and see her when we unveil her. Tell you what. If yoiu come I'll buy ya a drink! Deal? LOL!

John

[HWY Nova]

John,

Your Nova is awesome...... All I can say is that it is inspirational!

See you in Columbus.


--Eric

[novanutcase]

John,

Your Nova is awesome...... All I can say is that it is inspirational!

See you in Columbus.


--Eric

HA! I heard theres a soft top being designed by a rocket scientist! See you in Columbus!

John

[FaBrycation]

Nope! You're going! I don't care what the boss says...... besides.....I got a size large t-shirt for you! If you don't go you don't get it! LOL!

John

i wish John! Columbus is a great time to chill with all the guys and i would also get to see my family but it's not shop bills that i need to pay it's my own, if plane tickets weren't flippin expensive i'd go but oh well. and i know beggers cant be choosers but is there anyway i could get a medium size T.
thanks John, and by the way your intercooler piping is coming along nicely.:D

Brycen

[novanutcase]

i wish John! Columbus is a great time to chill with all the guys and i would also get to see my family but it's not shop bills that i need to pay it's my own, if plane tickets weren't flippin expensive i'd go but oh well. and i know beggers cant be choosers but is there anyway i could get a medium size T.
thanks John, and by the way your intercooler piping is coming along nicely.:D

Brycen

HAHAHA! You know I'm just kidding! I'd give the shirt off my back for you! Wait? I already did!:lol: Got a Medium with your name on it. Hopefully, I'll remember to bring it when I go up again! Did you like the black Ed Hardy T I gave you?

John

[FaBrycation]

HAHAHA! You know I'm just kidding! I'd give the shirt off my back for you! Wait? I already did!:lol: Got a Medium with your name on it. Hopefully, I'll remember to bring it when I go up again! Did you like the black Ed Hardy T I gave you?

John

thanks John i appreciate it!:cheers:

and hell yeah that ed hardy T is one of my favorite shirts. i would like to buy more!

[novanutcase]

thanks John i appreciate it!:cheers:

and hell yeah that ed hardy T is one of my favorite shirts. i would like to buy more!

Forget that! Let me see if I can hook you up with a few more!:)

John

[FaBrycation]

Forget that! Let me see if I can hook you up with a few more!:)

John

nice!:hail: that would be sick!:woot: yeah since you gave me that shirt i have seen alot of people wearing ed hardy. i've also seen some pretty sick ed hardy hoodies so i was gunna save and buy one this fall.

[novanutcase]

So we've been working on finishing off all the mechanical systems of the car so that we can get to working on the cosmetic parts of the car. One of the things I wanted to get done was the supercharger plumbing. It is TIGHT in there!

Plumbing Mockup

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008021.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008023.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008026.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008028.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008002.jpg


John

[novanutcase]

Rear Bumper sucked in
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008010.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008012.jpg

Exhaust and Tub Brackets

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008013.jpg

Opinions?

John

[Jr]

Plumbing Mockup

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008026.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008028.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008002.jpg


John

Where did you get the intercoolers? How much air can they flow? Did you go with a d1 or f1? Why not try and route twin turbos?

This is one hell of a build! :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Where did you get the intercoolers? How much air can they flow? Did you go with a d1 or f1? Why not try and route twin turbos?

This is one hell of a build! :thumbsup:

P1SC1. Not sure Rodger found those. TT? WOW! We're having a hard enough time with the SC plumbing!:willy: :rofl:

John

[Jr]

P1SC? Is that enough blower for a 427? I can't wait to hear this car. How big of a cam are you going to run?

[novanutcase]

P1SC? Is that enough blower for a 427? I can't wait to hear this car. How big of a cam are you going to run?


Stock internals.........

John

[novanutcase]

Finished mounting the intercoolers. Now all that is left is to finish the plumbing and we should be done with the supercharger system.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-11-2008005.jpg

Exhaust system is pretty much routed. Just need to finish running it out the back and finish weld all the fittings.

Muffler placement
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-11-2008011.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-11-2008012.jpg

We're going to wrap the pipes with heat shield as they go around the tank.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-11-2008027.jpg

Rear bumper

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-11-2008018.jpg

John

[NovaBlue71]

John, Looking great :thumbsup: Roger and ironwork's crew my hats off to you guy's :hail: keep up great work Joe :)

[HRBS]

Those are some pretty fancy bumper bolts you have there :lol:
J/K... Love the rear valance under the bumper. Nice and subtle. :thumbsup:

[69Nova]

Lookin great John!

Any guesses what the final product will weigh? There is so much going on in a small package. I bet it's gonna be insane to drive.

[Jr]

Great all around build. The headers look good :thumbsup:

[Garage Dog 65]

Looking GREAT John !!

1 Muffler - and not 2 ? Interesting. More info and other pics plz ? Just wondering if the single unit flows enough air for your supercharged application. Might be a great solution for my project since I have almost zero space in the back to run mufflers. (looking at something like the C3 setup)

Keep up the awesome work Team NovaWerks !!

Jim

[ironworks]

It is a stainless muffler design for a Power stroke or duramax engine. They go through one muffler. So I think we will have room to spare as far as CFM through the muffler. It is a DNA muffler. They sound pretty good. We had to completely rework both ends to make the merge into the muffler from 2 3" pipes to one 5.5" muffler.

I might have a better pic of the merge.

Rodger

[Garage Dog 65]

Thanks for the info. Great idea. I like how you guys always think outside the catalog !

Jim

[awr68]

nice to see progress going on!! :thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

Keep up the awesome work Team NovaWerks !!

Jim

G-Dog 65: I like the sound of that..... Team NovaWerks.....!!!

When I was at IRONWORKS last Friday, I counted SIX Novas....


--Eric

[Erebus]

Great looking project, how much does it weigh?

[lil427z]

john you an norm do good work together.
rick k:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[Datsbad]

Stock internals.........

John



OH NO, You will be pulling it.
Build it now, I am sure you can afford it, LOL !!!!!!!!!!

Why go throught this whole build and do a stock internal LS7? They dont have a good track record stock with boost !

LOVE THE CAR BTW !!!!!!!!!! Cant wait till its done.

[novanutcase]

OH NO, You will be pulling it.
Build it now, I am sure you can afford it, LOL !!!!!!!!!!

Why go throught this whole build and do a stock internal LS7? They dont have a good track record stock with boost !

LOVE THE CAR BTW !!!!!!!!!! Cant wait till its done.

Procharger is telling us that there should be no issues as long as we don't get too crazy with the boost!:willy: :unibrow:

I know this sounds crazy but I've even contemplated pulling the LS7 and running a boosted LS3!(I know, I'm out of my mind!)

Engine Bay Gusset

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-26-2008019.jpg

I was thinking of leaving it like that but Rodger would like to add a solid sheetmetal piece that will clear the hinge. Wadda ya think?

John

[ArisESQ]

you could probably run a pretty seriously pumped up LS3 for the cost of that LS7... but then again, maybe with all the trouble you'd have to go through to arrange/make the swap it wouldnt be worth it.

for what its worth, a cammed LS7 sounds pretty amazing.

[Jr]

Nova works did a great job! Look at that engine bay...damn

I vote for you to pull the LS7 and go with the LS3. I hear that boost can be addiciting. Also, you can have an LS2 machined with oil coolers just like the LS9...just a thought.

David

[rich-allen]

I love that look!

It blends in with the rest of the car perfectly.

[WILWAXU]

I know this sounds crazy but I've even contemplated pulling the LS7 and running a boosted LS3!(I know, I'm out of my mind!)I have a LS2 I'd trade you. Hell I'd even come pick it up ;)

[abadsvt]

Procharger is telling us that there should be no issues as long as we don't get too crazy with the boost!:willy: :unibrow:

I know this sounds crazy but I've even contemplated pulling the LS7 and running a boosted LS3!(I know, I'm out of my mind!)

Engine Bay Gusset

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-26-2008019.jpg

I was thinking of leaving it like that but Rodger would like to add a solid sheetmetal piece that will clear the hinge. Wadda ya think?

John

I got to see your car last friday and I must say that it is just unbelievable. I could have spent hours just going over the car checking out everything. Very nice!!! I can't wait to see it all done.

Josh

[ironworks]

I like how there are various parts that had to be removed to install the procharger just scattered on the cowl. Old radiator tabs, old radiator hoses,we are running #20's now because, WE HAVE TO, old sway bar bushings, cuz those has to be changed, plus practically my hole bolt bin.

I think it is funny you say contemplating a boosted LS3 when we all know you mean postponing the LS7 hitting the for sale section and me calling GM for an LS3. That is like you saying, I have been comtemplating trying something with that Hot girl, Yeah right, contemplating my ass. I remember when this was just supposed to be an average tube chassis 66 that would be cool and get some attention. Those days are long gone.

I believe it has officially gone to 15 lbs of crap in 5 pound bag.

I'm glad you like the engine gusset it is starting to grow on me.

[novanutcase]

I like how there are various parts that had to be removed to install the procharger just scattered on the cowl. Old radiator tabs, old radiator hoses,we are running #20's now because, WE HAVE TO, old sway bar bushings, cuz those has to be changed, plus practically my hole bolt bin.

I think it is funny you say contemplating a boosted LS3 when we all know you mean postponing the LS7 hitting the for sale section and me calling GM for an LS3. That is like you saying, I have been comtemplating trying something with that Hot girl, Yeah right, contemplating my ass. I remember when this was just supposed to be an average tube chassis 66 that would be cool and get some attention. Those days are long gone.

I believe it has officially gone to 15 lbs of crap in 5 pound bag.

I'm glad you like the engine gusset it is starting to grow on me.


LOL!!!:lol:

You know me too well my friend!:rolleyes: :rofl:

John

[Tom.A]

That looks good. Roger, I have a question on the crossbar mounting. I am going to make one with dimple die holes but have not determined best way. I am thinking removable clamps from here http://www.joesracing.com/.
However your idea looks good with sheet metal extending all the way to bars. Are you just using a couple of 3/4" bars with flat tabs?

Oh and John....I have a new crate LS3 and I also can deliver for the swap:unibrow:

[ironworks]

Well Tom as far a crossbar, We have some basic solidworks design we have had on the drawing board for about a year. The plan has been to CNC machine a billet aluminum cross bar that will unbolt easily but also have a jewelry like appearance. I really want to anodize it in that crazy carabeaner orange or purple color...... I think that would look awesome with some adeal wiggins clamps from XRP........



And yes I have gotten to know you pretty well along this journey........ Contemplating??????....Yeah what are you trying convince your wife? That is what I would hear from my married customers.

[Tom.A]

Well Tom as far a crossbar, We have some basic solidworks design we have had on the drawing board for about a year. The plan has been to CNC machine a billet aluminum cross bar that will unbolt easily but also have a jewelry like appearance. I really want to anodize it in that crazy carabeaner orange or purple color...... I think that would look awesome with some adeal wiggins clamps from XRP........

Yah the machined billet piece would be killer but what you have still looks good imo if you finish off the holes. :thumbsup:

[Swain]

That car is insane, everything I have seen so far from Ironworks is top notch. Keep the pictures coming.

Jay Swain

Budnik Wheels

[kovert]

looks great ide do some fancy sheetmetal between the grill and the radiator support.... a hollow cobweb starting at the hinge and spreading out or more of those holes :D ....

im just curious why you chose a blower over a turbo/ twin setup???

[novanutcase]

im just curious why you chose a blower over a turbo/ twin setup???

packaging constraints......

John

[ironworks]

Yah the machined billet piece would be killer but what you have still looks good imo if you finish off the holes. :thumbsup:

That deal is a 15 minute mock up made from sheetmetal on the eckold craftformer, just to give us something to visualise. This piece is not just decoration, it is structural. Function before Form

Rodger

[novanutcase]

That deal is a 15 minute mock up made from sheetmetal on the eckold craftformer, just to give us something to visualise. This piece is not just decoration, it is structural. Function before Form

Rodger

Amazing what these guys can do in 15 minutes eh?!?:unibrow: :D

John

[HWY Nova]

I can't wait to see what the crossbar looks like!


--Eric

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Holes are good:thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

john you an norm do good work together.
rick k:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

I just got the joke! Hahahahaha!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/normattheshopcopy.jpg

John

[HRBS]

Now thats 'f-in' funny !

[waynieZ]

Norm !

[FaBrycation]

I just got the joke! Hahahahaha!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/normattheshopcopy.jpg

John


THAT GUYS WISHES HIS ARMS WERE THAT SEXY! :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

THAT GUYS WISHES HIS ARMS WERE THAT SEXY! :thumbsup:

HAHAHA! I'm gonna call the shop and ask for Norm!


OK......just crawling along trying to get everything sorted out but a couple of things to report!

Got the gussets fitted and tacked along with the supercharger plumbing!http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/more-smilies/bodiez.gif Killer work Brycen!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics9-22-2008.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics9-23-2008003.jpg

John

[radrambler]

:hail: ironworks

one question how will the center arch over the motor attach..bolt on from underneath to hide bolts? i had to guess

radrambler

[ironworks]

The bolts will be accessible from the top. I will have a 1/4" tab on each top tube that the bolts go through.

Rodger

[abadsvt]

So what else is going underneath the hood. You still have a few cracks and crevices that you could install something cool!!!! Just an idea though:D :rofl:

Seriously though that looks sick!!!! Nice job on everything!

Josh

[novanutcase]

So what else is going underneath the hood. You still have a few cracks and crevices that you could install something cool!!!! Just an idea though:D :rofl:

Seriously though that looks sick!!!! Nice job on everything!

Josh

LOL! I hear ya! Rodger used to complain to me that the LS7 was like trying to fit 10 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag but now that he was able to fit 5 more lbs I gotta give props to Rodger and Brycen for figuring out how to do it! It looks so KILLER!

Thanks for the compliments! Ironworks? Take a bow!:thumbsup: :hail: :lol:

John

[GMracer]

everytime I open this thread I'm beyond stunned, and feel like restarting my project and learning to TIG, keep up the flawless work!

[rich-allen]

Looking killer :thumbsup:

You decided to keep the engine right?

[novanutcase]

Looking killer :thumbsup:

You decided to keep the engine right?


Yeah but I may crack it open and put some forged pistons in it! Still trying to decide!

John

[HWY Nova]

Yeah but I may crack it open and put some forged pistons in it! Still trying to decide!

John

John,

Just sell a few more of those bitchin' shirts and DO IT!



--Eric

[Kory 88Iroc Lt1]

subscribing.
Nice work
Kory

[novanutcase]

Intercooler/radiator front cover and mud bucket mounts

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/12-8-2008shoppics005.jpg

Closing up the wheel wells(Yes, the weld will be ground smooth!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/12-8-2008shoppics001.jpg

John

[abadsvt]

Man that is just bad a$$!!! I look forward to seeing updates all the time. Thanks for the fix but please keep the updates coming because i don't know how long i can go before another update fix:D

Josh

[rich-allen]

Thats SICK!!

[Swain]

Very nice!!!

[Payton King]

So much of the cool stuff will be covered.

How about a clear plexi glass body?

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks Sweet John! Thanks for the updates.:thumbsup:

We Gotta Catch Up.....

Paul

[novanutcase]

Man that is just bad a$$!!! I look forward to seeing updates all the time. Thanks for the fix but please keep the updates coming because i don't know how long i can go before another update fix:D

Josh

Thats SICK!!

Very nice!!!

So much of the cool stuff will be covered.

How about a clear plexi glass body?

That's what build books are for!:unibrow:

Looks Sweet John! Thanks for the updates.:thumbsup:

We Gotta Catch Up.....

Paul

No doubt! Lemme know when you come up for air! LOL!

She's really cute! Nice score their Stud!:cheers:

Bead ground down:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/12-9-2008shoppics005.jpg

John

[awr68]

Nicely done! Cars really looking nice John!!

I sure wouldn't think those Vans would be comfy at the end of the day!

[ironworks]

Nicely done! Cars really looking nice John!!

I sure wouldn't think those Vans would be comfy at the end of the day!

Yeah when your 22 years old you can wear those kinda things.

Rodger

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Man, that thing is incredible. Rodger, you and your crew are doing awesome work and I dig on you stuff, but you know that already. Jon, you have to be excited with the way this project is turning out!

Later
Willow

[Vegas69]

Now that is some killer work:hail:

[novanutcase]

Gauge cluster bodies....hehehe......that's all I can show you!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/2-21-2009shoppics025.jpg

John

[Blake Foster]

well at least it's an update, good to see your still progressing forward!!

[tones2SS]

Man this is a sick build.
I like the gauge cluster.
GREAT WORK GUYS!!!:hail: :thumbsup:

[V8TV]

Outrageous. Great work, guys!

[HRBS]

Please tell me the small one in the center is for the shift light !
That would be bad ass !

[ironworks]

Would the boost Gauge still be cool? Or do I need to change plans? :D :D

[brian mc]

Gauge cluster bodies....hehehe......that's all I can show you!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/2-21-2009shoppics025.jpg

John
you had to go and one up me on the dash, huh John!!:cheers: lookin good guys

[ccracin]

Those Sunpro's will look great in those! You guys keep pushing the envelope. Very nice!:hail:

[Kory 88Iroc Lt1]

do you have any pics with the gauges installed? very nice.
Kory

[nvr2fst]

do you have any pics with the gauges installed? very nice.
Kory

I highly doubt it buddy. These look like there fresh off the "press" for mock up into dash.
Dave

[brian mc]

yeah give em up John we know you have some pics with the gauges in there!!! stop teasing us & post up buddy:D

[ironworks]

I highly doubt it buddy. These look like there fresh off the "press" for mock up into dash.
Dave

Actually Jason got the mechanics for the gauges mocked up this after noon after we water jet the face back . John is holding out. They look awesome. time for a graphic designer to set up the gauge faces. And to work on the next steps like the bezel with plastic lenses with LED strips.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/2-23-2009shoppics004.jpg

[novanutcase]

you had to go and one up me on the dash, huh John!!:cheers: lookin good guys

Whatever Alston Booth Boy! LOL!

Those Sunpro's will look great in those! You guys keep pushing the envelope. Very nice!:hail:

Sunpros....:lol:

Please tell me the small one in the center is for the shift light !
That would be bad ass !

OH! Wait till you see what we have planned with the shift light! BUHAHAHAHAHA!

do you have any pics with the gauges installed? very nice.
Kory

As you wish....

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/2-23-2009shoppics004.jpg

John

[tones2SS]

SWEETNESS!!!!
Looking awesome.:hail:

[ccracin]

As you wish....

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/2-23-2009shoppics004.jpg

John

So, have we affected the warranty at all here? Roger you are going to have to install a bigger door to get this guys head in and out the further this project goes. You guys are definitely leaving no stone unturned and costing all of us alot more $$$$$$$. STOP IT! :hail: :hail:

[kennyd]

very nice , great job !

[nvr2fst]

Sweet, send me one I need some more wall art in the dining room.
Dave

[ironworks]

So, have we affected the warranty at all here? Roger you are going to have to install a bigger door to get this guys head in and out the further this project goes. You guys are definitely leaving no stone unturned and costing all of us alot more $$$$$$$. STOP IT! :hail: :hail:

I'm sure the warranty has been affected, but Autometer make the best Quality gauges on the market, so what else are we going to use, besides the BEST.

As far as making the door bigger, we would not be able to do this stuff if it was not for John, so as long as he pays to keep the lights on and the welder welding, we will just keep install a bigger front door. I have a feeling the interior will out due the rest of the car with some of the ides we are working on.

Just FYI, we are planning on displaying the John's 66 in bare metal at the Del Mar show the beginning of April, We will also be displaying Eric's 62 Convertible also. Along with the Unveiling of the C6-57 trunk project.


Thanks Guys

[Jr]

Just FYI, we are planning on displaying the John's 66 in bare metal at the Del Mar show the beginning of April, We will also be displaying Eric's 62 Convertible also. Along with the Unveiling of the C6-57 trunk project.


Thanks Guys

I will now make the trip to Del Mar.:thumbsup:

John's 66 keeps getting better and better.

[waynieZ]

Wow Awesome gauge cluster just like the rest of the car!

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Looks sweet! But someone had to say it......Looks like the cluster in "Chicayne" :rolleyes:

[Kory 88Iroc Lt1]

Thats really cool. Do you have any tips on taking the guages apart. I have been thinking of taking my phantom tach apart and removing a chunk of the case so I can fit it closer to my speedo.
Very nice work.
Kory

[ironworks]

Thats really cool. Do you have any tips on taking the guages apart. I have been thinking of taking my phantom tach apart and removing a chunk of the case so I can fit it closer to my speedo.
Very nice work.
Kory

Just take pair or side cutter and cut the ring and twist it off the face of the gauge. It is pretty easy. Here are some pics of the dissassembly, and how the gauges look apart.

[Mick Mc]

Looks sweet! But someone had to say it......Looks like the cluster in "Chicayne" :rolleyes:

I would have to say, if I was going to be compared to something 'Chicane' would be a great milestone to be compared to.



Mick

[novanutcase]

I would have to say, if I was going to be compared to something 'Chicane' would be a great milestone to be compared to.



Mick


:yes:

John

[bentfab]

Just take pair or side cutter and cut the ring and twist it off the face of the gauge. It is pretty easy. Here are some pics of the dissassembly, and how the gauges look apart.

Roger,

Is that the material for the headliner in the pics.? If so I think you should have the Ironworks logo stitched into it. :lol: LOL !!!!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Wow Guys, The Nova is looking Awesome.:thumbsup: I really love the gauge set-up. Shes gonna be one fine ride!

Paul

[Mick Mc]

Chicane dash 1st picture



Porsche GT 3 dash 2nd picture

I think John's dash looks more like the Porsche dash than the Chicane dash.


Mick

[Mick Mc]

Roger,

Is that the material for the headliner in the pics.? If so I think you should have the Ironworks logo stitched into it. :lol: LOL !!!!

Just when I was beginning to like suede headliners, now terry cloth headliners are all the rage. Who can keep up those cutting edge kalifornia guys. What will they think of next.




Mick

[Harri-76]

Chicane dash 1st picture



Porsche GT 3 dash 2nd picture

I think John's dash looks more like the Porsche dash than the Chicane dash.


Mick

I love those carbonfiber meters... perhaps cause I have a set of those!

[Mick Mc]

I love those carbonfiber meters... perhaps cause I have a set of those!

Yea, I have a set too.
Come to think of it I purchased them after I saw Chicane at SEMA on its debut. I guess product placement does work. Or is that just called advertising?


Mick

[Jr]

John,
Any new pictures of the gauges?

David

[novanutcase]

I have some but i want to wait a little bit more until they get them a little further although even the shots I have are KEWL!!!:unibrow: :D

Rodgers been busy getting his truck ready for Del Mar along with Brians Nova for this past weekends Costa Mesa GG and helping out James on his 'maro so he's been pretty busy.

John

[brian mc]

I have some but i want to wait a little bit more until they get them a little further although even the shots I have are KEWL!!!:unibrow: :D

Rodgers been busy getting his truck ready for Del Mar along with Brians Nova for this past weekends Costa Mesa GG and helping out James on his 'maro so he's been pretty busy.

John

come on man, rodger told me how sick that dash is lookin but niether of you guys will spill the beans with the pics....
so did you make it to the show sun. what did you think? the autocross was cool but the show was kinda lacking in the car department. of course i thought there was a pretty cool 63 nova. haha

[ironworks]

You should have see the 63 sitting on the ground on Sunday. The Alston boys liked it so much they want it in Pleasanton in 2 weeks and asked us to bring somebodies 66 a week before Del Mar to display both in their booth also.

Rodger

[Young Gun]

I have some but i want to wait a little bit more until they get them a little further although even the shots I have are KEWL!!!:unibrow: :D

Rodgers been busy getting his truck ready for Del Mar along with Brians Nova for this past weekends Costa Mesa GG and helping out James on his 'maro so he's been pretty busy.

John

tease...

[novanutcase]

so did you make it to the show sun. what did you think? the autocross was cool but the show was kinda lacking in the car department. of course i thought there was a pretty cool 63 nova. haha

I did! Your car looked SOOO SICK up on the stands but when they put it on the ground! :wow:

I got a good laugh watching people that were checking out the Alston booth wander over to your car thinking "Hmm! Cool Nova! Lemme check it out!" They had no idea! LOL! As they approached the car you could see a kind of perplexed look on their face as all the details started to wash over them! As soon as they were able to get a good look their jaws just dropped! :rofl:

It was so funny just watching the progression from perplexed to just completely in awe! Just seeing guys sprawled on the floor checking out the undercarriage just shaking their heads in amazement! It was great!:bow:


You should have see the 63 sitting on the ground on Sunday. The Alston boys liked it so much they want it in Pleasanton in 2 weeks and asked us to bring somebodies 66 a week before Del Mar to display both in their booth also.

Rodger

You got another '66 project going that I don't know about?!?;) :lol:

John

[ironworks]

I have one with a pretty bitchin gauge cluster thats all. Mr Aerospace will be here tommorrow to help with the cluster and steering wheel design and work on some other odds and ends on that same 66.

Rodger

[novanutcase]

I have one with a pretty bitchin gauge cluster thats all. Mr Aerospace will be here tommorrow to help with the cluster and steering wheel design and work on some other odds and ends on that same 66.

Rodger

Hmmmm.... There goes Rodger "Houdini" Lee again..........:lol:

John

[novanutcase]

We had to move the sway bar and radiator up a little to make room for the blower elbow but it all fits snug as a bug in a rug! :D

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-25-2009pics017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-25-2009pics034.jpg

Gauge pod progress. Gettin' there!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-25-2009pics033.jpg

John

[DOOM]

Gauge pod looks awsome!!!!!:wow:

[pacificustoms]

Very nice! This is an amazing build! You could go through the whole thread about 4 times and still not see everything! Great job!

[ironworks]

Well it will be in Pleasanton this weekend in the CHASSISWORKS booth if you would like to inspect further. Then it will be in Del Mar the following weekend as we are having our own booth down there.

Look forward to meeting more lat-g folks, Did you sell you C10 project? that truck was cool.

Rodger

[street3285]

Looks sweet. :thumbsup:

[mazspeed]

If I can get last minute insurance on my car, Ill be there, and I will check that out. Looks killer.

[pacificustoms]

Well it will be in Pleasanton this weekend in the CHASSISWORKS booth if you would like to inspect further. Then it will be in Del Mar the following weekend as we are having our own booth down there.

Look forward to meeting more lat-g folks, Did you sell you C10 project? that truck was cool.

Rodger

I wasn't able to sell it yet. Its one of things, out of sight out of mind, its been sitting at a friends house in socal for almost a year now while I have his truck doing work to it.

I would love to come to pleasanton but a stupid lady ran a red light the other night and whiped out the front end of my car so now I have to fix that this weekend. I'll have a friend take pictures of it! Great build, I love it! My first car was a '67 Chevy II that I still have.

[James OLC]

Pictures don't do John's car justice - you really do need to see them in person to appreciate the work that went into it. I was fortunate to have been able to see the gauge pod come together while I was down there. Excellent work - Rodger has a great crew working in the shop and their craftsmanship shows.

[larknut]

The car is amazing. It was great to see it in person at the Goodguys show.

[dodge]

Can never get enough of looking at this build..Awesome work guys:hail:

[Jr]

Here is a quick walk around of John's car at the Del mar GG show

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[Datsbad]

It looks great ....So close to being done...but so far .
Looks like another 1000 hrs to finish...LOL

LOVE the car BUD!!!!!

[ironworks]

Thanks Guys, the video is pretty cool, for even a guy like me that sees this beast everyday. The 66 is coming along nicely, There is still a long way to go, but a project of this magnitude can seem like a never ending deal if you keep up the level that has been maintained so far..... SOMEDAY...

Rodger

[pcorriveau951]

what are the boxes bolted to each side of the rear tubs in the trunk?

[HWY Nova]

what are the boxes bolted to each side of the rear tubs in the trunk?

Those are John's 'fuse boxes/wiring system' boxes by Isis....... Really fancy stuff! John will explain.


--Eric

[ironworks]

It is for the ISIS power system. It is pretty high tech stuff. It is basically the controller for the main body harness for the car.

Just search for ISIS power system. It does some really cool things.

[novanutcase]

WOW!!!:wow:

The filler neck that AirRide sent me that they're making worked out PERFECT!!! It feels so nice when it's in your hands and is really a quality piece!!! The neck extension is perfect for whatever you want to do and worked out great for us!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-1--2009041.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-1--2009038.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-22-2009015.jpg

John

[rjsjea]

Insane build, obviously ;) Great detail

Is that dimpled trunk piece easy to remove?

[bentfab]

WOW!!!:wow:

The filler neck that AirRide sent me that they're making worked out PERFECT!!! It feels so nice when it's in your hands and is really a quality piece!!! The neck extension is perfect for whatever you want to do and worked out great for us!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-1--2009041.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-1--2009038.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-22-2009015.jpg

John

That's got to be the worlds biggest cheese greater.:lolhit:

Looks crazy Roger.

[ironworks]

Insane build, obviously ;) Great detail

Is that dimpled trunk piece easy to remove?

Just unbolt the fuel cap bolts and the 4 perimeter bolts and she comes right out. It sure gives it that different look. We have few more ideas coming along with it but you guys probably get the point.

Rodger

[customcam]

Wholly nova :omg:

[LSfan70s]

:hail: sooooo nice! Building that car is a dream come true for any tool guy.... with tools.

Mine proof show car with an oven on the trunck? :lol: JK

[novanutcase]

That's got to be the worlds biggest cheese greater.:lolhit:

Looks crazy Roger.


Actually we're going to wrap the gas tank with a cooling blanket for a colder charge into the engine.....

We figured while it was cold back there we could fit some Coors beers with the "blue mountain" indicators in the holes and keep them cool at the same time when we're on the power tour....

Not really....:lol:

John

[bentfab]

Actually we're going to wrap the gas tank with a cooling blanket for a colder charge into the engine.....

We figured while it was cold back there we could fit some Coors beers with the "blue mountain" indicators in the holes and keep them cool at the same time when we're on the power tour....

Not really....:lol:

John

Just like your screen name say's. You are a Novanutcase !!!! Awesome!!

It's great to have people like you for customers I have few my self. It enables people like Roger and I to release are artistic abilities and bang out some metal and alittle tube bendding.

Mark

[ccracin]

John,

Looking great. It's come a long way. I think Rodger paid for the dimpling dies on your car alone. :rofl: See you in Columbus.

Later,

[ironworks]

It was pretty easy, We waterjet the panel, or I would have used up like 10 hole saws. Then Brycen and I dimple died the whole panel in like 45 minutes on an air over hydraulic press. Nothing too difficult.

[GMracer]

This has got to be one of my favorite projects on here, looks sick man! :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

This has got to be one of my favorite projects on here, looks sick man! :thumbsup:

You do realize this is just a nova, and not a camaro? You could get kicked off the site for comments like this.....

FYI, Johns Nova will be in Columbus this summer in the OPTIMA BATTERIES booth. FYI

[HWY Nova]

You do realize this is just a nova.............




What the heck are you talking about!!???!!.... "just" a Nova......... geez!


--Eric

[ironworks]

That's coming from the guy with a Pickup, a few steps down from even a Nova. Let alone a "CAMARO".

[tjbruning]

Love the false floor -

reminded me of this...
http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/11276-2/Columbus+Goodguys+436.JPG
http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/11291-2/Columbus+Goodguys+441.JPG

[ccracin]

That's coming from the guy with a Pickup, a few steps down from even a Nova. Let alone a "CAMARO".

Hey now, us pick-up guys have to stand up! Of course is it really a pick up without a bed floor? Things that make you go Hmmmmmmm! I say it's one of the baddest pick-ups there is.:cool:

Later,

[GMracer]

:rofl:
Sorry, I'll keep to myself :cheers:

[Ricochet]

Love the false floor -

reminded me of this...
http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/11276-2/Columbus+Goodguys+436.JPG
http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/11291-2/Columbus+Goodguys+441.JPG

Don't mean to hi-jack the thread - but what kind of car is this anyways TJ? Looks killer!

[HWY Nova]

Don't mean to hi-jack the thread - but what kind of car is this anyways TJ? Looks killer!

Its a highly modified Shadow '27. It was at SEMA two years ago.


--Eric

[novanutcase]

At Columbus last year....

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0034.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0035-1.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0036-1.jpg

John

[syborg tt]

That's coming from the guy with a Pickup, a few steps down from even a Nova. Let alone a "CAMARO".

Eak !!! I have a pick & a Camaro :unibrow:

[nvr2fst]

Jon,
I will say so far its art in progress. First time I was able to see it in person this weekend.

[ccracin]

Jon,
I will say so far its art in progress. First time I was able to see it in person this weekend.

Ditto, great talking this weekend. Hope you made it home with no excitement.

[novanutcase]

I want to thank Tyler Beauregard and Anvilauto for setting up the project with this and the hood piece that's coming! I can't WAIT to see that! In fact, I can't wait to see them both on the car!!

Thanks Again Anvil!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/logo.jpg


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunkB.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunkA.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunk.jpg

John

[NovaBlue71]

John, that's one sweet looking piece! Any idea if they are going to release a flat or cowl carbon hood to the public after you get your's first of course. Joe :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

John, that's one sweet looking piece! Any idea if they are going to release a flat or cowl carbon hood to the public after you get your's first of course. Joe :thumbsup:

Yep! There should be a stock CF hood following this (Hopefully not too far behind!) so stay tuned!

I'm not sure if they're going to do a CF cowl hood but I don't see why they wouldn't.

John

[ironworks]

They usually make 2 prototypes and one of them is yours. So they might have another. You can call and see.

[417 Motorsports]

need updates..... like yesterday :D :thumbsup:

[OOCustoms]

im just curious...how in the hell are you guys going to paint that damn thing??? with all the tiny areas id think you'd want to dip it or something hahaha. cant wait to see the finished project!

[CRCRFT78]

Any new updates?

[66LS7]

This one killer Nova keep up the great work & more pics!:thumbsup:

[TheBradshaw]

Hey John, I'm having pic withdraws :willy:


Scott

[mrgm]

this thing has got to be done or close to it. I HAVE TO KNOW. I just went thru this whoooole thing.

[RodZ]

Well this car ever be finished :question:

[Jr]

Well this car ever be finished :question:

There is a better way to ask your question.
How about, has any progress been made on the car since the last update?

[69c4x11]

John,,Heck don't even paint it,, the metal work alone is killer, don't cover it up, We like to see Rodgers welds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????

[CRCRFT78]

Any updates?

[ironworks]

I guess the only update would be the customer and the rest of America is still waiting for the economy to come back so the car can be finished.

[hotrodgary]

Its looks awesome, been watching this build for a long time!
:thumbsup:
-Gary

[Ketzer]

I guess the only update would be the customer and the rest of America is still waiting for the economy to come back so the car can be finished.

Gotta be one of the toughest parts of what you do, knowing that customer is just as eager to cut you a check as you are to get it, but he's gotta keep the lights on at home too.


Jeff-

[ironworks]

Gotta be one of the toughest parts of what you do, knowing that customer is just as eager to cut you a check as you are to get it, but he's gotta keep the lights on at home too.


Jeff-

It is just the reality of the car world. It takes a ton of money to be able to put some of these cars together. There are alot of projects that can take years and years to complete. It's just about cash flow to be able to knock out a pretty extensive project in a quick time frame.

Ex - if a customer is doing a 250k project in 24 months ( Which is slow ) that's 10 grand a month. take that same project and do it in one year. Well that's obviously 20k per month. To most people that is alot of money. Imagine the cash flow when you get up into the Super high dollar range. Like 750K in 18 months....

[preston]

Those numbers are mind boggling when put down on paper, even though I kind of knew already what these cars cost. How can they not at $90/hr, and we all know what the parts cost.

Sometimes I tell people that if my car was built professionally it would be a 1/4 million dollar car. I certainly see cars that cost that much to build that don't have half the fabrication work or development as my car. Obviously its a bit of a stretch because I don't have pro paint and bodywork (there's $50k right there) but I think its true enough - if you went to Roger or Troy or any of these guys to build what I've done that is the bill you'd be looking at.

But then I have to admit that in this day and age, in this economy, and with what's on the market, I'd be lucky to get $40k. (and a not insignificant reason for that is its NOT built by Roger, Troy, or pro builder).

Ha, and I was feeling the pinch when I realized my parts bills were over $1k a month for years. And after I'd spend 8 hours fixing some stupid bracket or uncooperative body panel I'd just think, how in the F'in world could anyone afford to pay shop rates for this kind of work ?

[ironworks]

Those numbers are mind boggling when put down on paper, even though I kind of knew already what these cars cost. How can they not at $90/hr, and we all know what the parts cost.

Sometimes I tell people that if my car was built professionally it would be a 1/4 million dollar car. I certainly see cars that cost that much to build that don't have half the fabrication work or development as my car. Obviously its a bit of a stretch because I don't have pro paint and bodywork (there's $50k right there) but I think its true enough - if you went to Roger or Troy or any of these guys to build what I've done that is the bill you'd be looking at.

But then I have to admit that in this day and age, in this economy, and with what's on the market, I'd be lucky to get $40k. (and a not insignificant reason for that is its NOT built by Roger, Troy, or pro builder).

Ha, and I was feeling the pinch when I realized my parts bills were over $1k a month for years. And after I'd spend 8 hours fixing some stupid bracket or uncooperative body panel I'd just think, how in the F'in world could anyone afford to pay shop rates for this kind of work ?

Well Our labor rate just went to 75. But we have been 65 for years. But when you consider how much times it takes to do something right and to the utmost quality. Then multiply that time by total amount of those hours. It gets pretty expensive. We have a truck coming out a SEMA that has an amazing amount of time in it for a bunch of hidden details that few will ever recognize. The customer jokes with me alot that he likes the mods that nobody will ever notice, but they will always wonder why in this case the truck looks so good.

[G-Body]

This a very interesting read and not to mention awesome build been following for awhile and I know what your going through.
I feel pretty lucky with the situation I'm in on my build.
Reason so is Ive been able to have my body guy come to my place to work on my hot rod I've done all the fabrication on my car and he comes in and smoothes it all up and blocks it with in an inch of it's life fantastic body guy but nice he comes here so cars not tied up in paint jail.
Witch is good because there's always a lot of building and fabbing to do between his trips here.
I get him 5-6 hours every Friday or so pay him 100 bucks cash and he's like a machine when's he's here really happy plus I work with him and is a great learning experience watching him and helping.
Just takes time on these crazy over the top builds I to have made sooooo many lil subtle changes to my car and can't imagine what I'd have in the car if I paid a shop to do my fab work.

[Lenie]

John, I love going back and looking at your build occasionally. It's a beaut, hope all is going well.

Here is a quick walk around of John's car at the Del mar GG show

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[69c4x11]

John,, any updates ??How's things going,, is she finished ??

[Lenie]

John, how goes it?

[69c4x11]

John, how goes it?

I know You're alive !!! Still inspiring to look at !! Hands down the Ultimate !!:king: :king: :waveflag:

[ironworks]

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[camcojb]

I saw that, congrats Rodger!

[CRCRFT78]

Alright!!

[dhutton]

Still an epic build after all these years!