'66 Nova Update

[novanutcase]

I finally got a chance to start tearing down the car. I also gutted the interior except for the steering column which I will need to roll the car around. Debating on how I am going to actually strip the paint off the car. I'm really interested in seeing how much bondo is actually on this thing. I already found one of the cowls dented in so I will attempt to do a little "body work" on it and see how much of it I can straighten myself. Wish me luck!

[XcYZ]

And it begins. :thumbsup:

[almcbri]

Its always a surprise whats underneath. The fun is just beginning. are you doing an off-frame?

[Sales@Dutchboys]

The fun is just begining! :yes:

-Paul

[novanutcase]

I've been debating this for a while now and so far this is what I have been told:

Acid Dipping: Even with the company immersing your shell in a neutralizer and rinsing it off as best as they can, there is still a chance that some of the acid can leach out of seams that were spot welded, etc. Also, places like the rocker panel where you can't get paint or some sort of coating to, since now that it has been stripped of paint and is raw metal, can start to rust over time.

Bead Blasting: Better in the sense that you won't have the rocker panel issue but you still have the problem of dust getting stuck in the nooks and crannies, no matter how good they try and blow out those areas, and you get sand coming out later.

I don't know to what degree or how often this happens but it has been mentioned in several sites and I have heard it from some paint and body people.

Anyone ever have a bad experience like this? I would love to hear about it so that I can avoid these types of problems down the road.

[novanutcase]

My friend, JonnyR, and I got down to some serious wrench turning(Well.......mostly JonnyR!) and have made a little more progress in getting the Nova closer to the paint stripping process. Just a few more things to do and then its off to the auto parts store to buy aircraft stripper. Here are a few pics to remind those that have already gone through what we are going through of those happier days of getting nice and dirty!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0044.jpg

JonnyR wrenching on the front clip!(JonnyR is a clothing designer so notice the fashion forward jeans he created! The dirt is just one more effect that he is going for to give them that"vintage" look!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0045.jpg

Finally!(I'm sure all you SEMA attendees have noticed the shirt already! You say" Huh?!?"........LIAR!!!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0049.jpg

NOW WE'RE GETTING SOMEWHERE!!!!!

:unibrow:

[Mike Hall]

Looks like fun. The paint stripping will be more fun though. LOL

Mike

[novanutcase]

I just got an e-mail from Wayne Due and it looks like the full frame is on! I also spoke to Mark Oldani at Synister Products(His LS1/LS2 billet goodies are the bomb!) Mike Hall........you know we can always use an extra pair of hands, ya know! :thumbsup:

[Mike Hall]

Fly me out there and I will help out for a few days. Oh yeah you have to fly me back home too. LOL

Mike

[novanutcase]

Ya know what? there is enough work to actually make it worthwhile! :lol:

[Mike Hall]

I could understand that for sure.

Mike

[novanutcase]

Here are a few photos of the car with the paint stripped off. I just finished the main shell and will now move on to the fenders, hood, etc. Tell me if you think it is worth continuing or if the body rot is too much.


Please tell me if you think that the body rot is too extensive to continue so that I can look for another body.

Thanks,

John

[race-rodz]

the qtr install coulda been a whole lot better, but the actual rust isnt that bad, FIX IT

[JohnnyR]

Look for another body??? What's wrong with the one you have? That rot is minor. Everything else is solid. We'll have to replace that rear quarter, though.


-j

[novanutcase]

Naaaaaa.......from what I've gotten from the other posts I think we can just cut out the weld and add a strip down the top of the quarter and even it out. I guess I'll keep it and continue working on it. :captain:

[novanutcase]

Just a quick update.....I finally got this beast into fab. The photos are of wheel mock up. 18's in the back and 17's in the front. What do you think?

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-15017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-15019.jpg

John

[DocDave]

Looking good. :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Trying to decide if I should go with the 335's. Fabricator just sent me some mock up pics. I kind of like them but I'm not sure if they'll be overkill! What do you think!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-20-2006001.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-20-2006002.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-20-2006004.jpg

John

[kadettcqp]

I think they look iller! They will leave nice fat marks on the tarmac! :P

If i had the room i would sure go for the 335's!

[NOVA]

Wow That Looks sic from the Back, Cannot wait to see more updates on this one.

[Alex396ss]

There ain´t no thing as overkill!

Alex

[novanutcase]

LOL....I'm trying to keep a balance to the car and not just go with the whole "bigger is better" theory. I think some of the wheel sizes they are using now look kind of goofy. I don't want that for this car. Also, I don't want to look at it in a few years and have it looked dated. I want to try and maintain a classic feel to it with modern upgrades. :lol:

[kadettcqp]

LOL....I'm trying to keep a balance to the car and not just go with the whole "bigger is better" theory. I think some of the wheel sizes they are using now look kind of goofy. I don't want that for this car. Also, I don't want to look at it in a few years and have it looked dated. I want to try and maintain a classic feel to it with modern upgrades. :lol:

I see your point but i do not think that the width of the tires will upset this. If you had gone for 20" rims instead of 18" i would agree that you would have gone to big. In my opinion you will not change the "classic" feel by the width of the tires. That is more to the point of the size and design of the rims.

[novanutcase]

I agree although sometimes when you have such a wide tire it gives that "streetsweeper" effect which is what I don't like about Drag cars. I'm also concerned with the geometry of the rear and how this will affect it. I will have to punch this into my friends suspension program and see where we are at with it. Here are the wheels I am thinking of going with:

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

I'm thinking polished hoops and brushed centers. What do you think?

BTW.....Kadette how is your project coming along? :)

[kadettcqp]

I see your point and never the less it is your choice. Sound like an interesting program? How does it calculate the rear end geometry? And what does it tell?

Real nice rims!

My project is not really started yet. I still wait for my car to arrive. By now it is somewhere on the ocean between US and Denmark. I hope to have it by start of january. And then all the work will begin. But i try to have as much ready as i can before i have the car. Then i will be able to have it running by summer.

[novanutcase]

Check it out!

http://www.performancetrends.com/SuspAnzr.htm

It's kind of confusing at first if you don't understand all the terms! If you really want to learn about how a suspension works and how to design it start by reading a book called "Chassis Engineering" by Herb Adams. It will open your eyes as to how suspensions really work and the compromises that engineers have to make when they do design them. :thumbsup:

I bet you can't wait to tear into your car huh???!!!??

Good Luck!


John

[kadettcqp]

Looks like a very interesting program. That will be fun to play around with. But i propably need to read that book first. I better do that before i decide on how to design front and rearend on my nova. When i have to do i better do i right. I will do a rather big order from amazon soon i think. My intention is to build everything on the car myself or with help from friends. And also paint the car myself.

No i am really looking forward to get the car. And to see it in person. I hope i will not be disappointed. Between christmas and newyear i friend and I are going to make some room for the car and shine up the garage. Then i cannot wait to get the car and start to fabricate on it. Then i just need a hell of a lot of parts from the US. This i my first complete project so it is very fun to look for and decide wat parts to go with. I hope the final result will be killer!

[novanutcase]

Yes, read the book. There are others that you will want to read also but that is definitely a good starting point!

Do you know how to Mig and Tig weld? I ask this because you say you want to try and do the car yourself so if you are, knowing how to weld will be a big plus.

As far as parts, contact me and let me know what you need. I'll try and hook you up with some discounts. I have a few friends that will give discounts on certain parts like wheels and brakes.

[kadettcqp]

I will surely buy the book and see what i can learn.

Yes i do know how to weld. And have access to both mig and tig welders. But i hope i do not need to weld that much on the car. It should be a quite good starting point. And i do not intend to make big changes to the body of the car. I already has shaved doorhandles and gas filler cap. And it has an minitub.

Okay i will need both brakes and wheels but have not decided which yet. And then i will need a coil over front clip.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Go 335's

[1970cuda]

Love the mustang wheels in the front. Looking kill :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Go 335's

WOW! That's classic! Short and to the point! Kind of like a cheering section at a football game! "Go 335's!" :lol:

[novanutcase]

And then i will need a coil over front clip.

I thought you couldn't do that in your country? :question:

[novanutcase]

Love the mustang wheels in the front. Looking kill :thumbsup:

Cool eh? Too bad I'm not using them! :lol: I don't know if you saw the earlier post but these are at the top of my list right now:

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

I'm thinking polished hoops and brushed centers. What do you think?

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Do the brushed That would look bad a$$ if you dont we wont paint your car for you!!!lol

[novanutcase]

MAN!!!! You guys are hard to please! :lol:

Pretty sure I'm going to do that and then have them ceramic coated so that the brush stays nice and clean like the day we get 'em! :thumbsup:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Then you dont have to polish on them all day...

I know We build the car for you.

you have no imput anymore!lol

[novanutcase]

PUUUUUUUURFECT!!!!!! Just think! No grease stained hands and under finger nails! No busted knuckles! Just sign the check and drive away! NOT!!!! :lol:

[novanutcase]

:lol:

Like the new sig? :unibrow:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

OOO YEA Dueces4life!!!!lol :willy: I think im going to make a new email address that.

[novanutcase]

Can anyone tell me the performance differences there would be in a 335 rear versus a 295 rear? HP will be around 550 hp.

[novanutcase]

Alright....I think I might have made a decision on the tire width issue. Rodger, the fabricator, pointed out that the Z06 has 325's and has a 500+ hp motor in it. The engine I'll be running will make more or less 550 hp. GM must have put that wide a tire on there to handle the horses that baby cranks out. Can't argue with that! So I guess we're going with the 335's. I actually kind of liked it and if I change my mind later I can always go down in width. :lol:

[novanutcase]

Just a quick update:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-28-2006014.jpg
Cowl vent filled!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-28-2006013.jpg
Mock up of tires!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-28-2006007.jpg
Shell was media blasted!

More next week!(Hopefully!)

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking Good Looking Good. :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Movin' right along with suspension mockup!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006007.jpg

Fabricator wants to call the car "Z06 Nova" and cut a plate to see how it looks! What do you think? I'm thinking maybe to name it "Evil Spirit"!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006008.jpg

Another shot of the mockup!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006009.jpg

One More!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006005.jpg

John

[Roger Poirier]

I like that name Z06 Nova. Unique. :thumbsup:

R.P.

[CHAZMO1986]

All I Gotta Say Is, Wow, There Is Some Real Progress Getting Done On Your Little Shoebox Nova, And I Really Like The Direction You're Going In, Keep Up The Great Work, I Don't Have A Duece, But I Have A Nova Clone And I Love Each Of The Generations Up To 72

[novanutcase]

R.P. - Just the fact that you posted a comment makes me feel proud! Your car is amazing! :hail: So you like Z06 Nova huh? Rodger, the fabricator, told me that if I don't like that name we can always turn the plate around and call it AVON 6 OZ.! :P I told him he should stick to welding! :rofl:

Chaz - Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, they are humming along quite nicely! Hopefully my checkbook can keep up with them! :lol:

[jh99]

Your car looks awesome already!! Keep the pics coming.

[novanutcase]

I'll be going up next week to see the car in person so I'll take some photos of the car. We're supposed to have the C6 Torque tube, Transaxle, Diff, Half-Shafts, Rear Control Arms and hubs by Friday. Hopefully the guys will have the rear mocked up and the main chassis further along!

John

[syborg tt]

man i love all the high ends builds going on lately.

Your car is going to be amazing.

Please post tons of pics - your build a car i've alway's wanted to build. So i'm going to watch this thread like a hawk.

[cadpro]

Car is looking good! Keep the pictures coming! Be sure to share your project over at Steve's Nova Site (http://www.stevesnovasite.com) Good group of Nova fans there.

BTW, I'm not sure what wheel size you came up with, but I think 17" front and 18" rears are the perfect combo for Chevy IIs. Anything else doesn't look right...

Keep it up!

[novanutcase]

Marty - Coming from someone that has one of the most insane truck builds I've ever seen that is a HUGE compliment! Man, I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the words of encouragement that you all have been giving me!

Cadpro - I posted at stevesnovasite under "Show and Shine"/Did I make the right decision? 17/35/255 front and 18/30/335 rear is the final.
*****Edit***** Rear may change to 295 or 305!

Thanks to all that have posted words of encouragement and advice! Hearing a different point of view, good or bad, helps me in seeing things that I may have not seen or thought of which, in the end, will make the build just that much better!

:hail: Thanks Again Guys(and Gal!)

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

What can I say. I just love these Novas!

Looking Great Man.

[Roger Poirier]

You need motivation on these builds. Plain and simple, it's hard ass work! When you get to touch base with someone on the site it seems to keep you focused
and energizied. Plus in your case, you are going ball_ out. :wow:

R.P.

[novanutcase]

You need motivation on these builds. Plain and simple, it's hard ass work! When you get to touch base with someone on the site it seems to keep you focused
and energizied. Plus in your case, you are going ball_ out. :wow:

R.P.

:lol: Yeah....let's hope they don't get chopped off! :eek: I've restored many a car and what i've learned is if you don't go all the way as far as what you want to do you always regret it later when it's all together. This is a project I have wanted to do for years but couldn't because of funds. In those years I have been able to build my business to a point that I can now do it so why not? Life is too short!
Besides, if worse comes to worse I can always be the only homeless person with a 12 second car! :lol:

[cadpro]

Cadpro - I posted at stevesnovasite under "Show and Shine"/Did I make the right decision? 17/35/255 front and 18/30/335 rear is the final.

John

I'd put it under the 1st/2nd gen spot. You'll get more hits on a construction style post...

Keep it up...

Chad

[novanutcase]

Good Idea! :yes:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Are you putting a cage in this thing?

[novanutcase]

Well .....so far the plan is to do so but we're trying to see how we can do it so it is undetecable. Main problem, obviously, is the main hoop. Can't seem to get around that! Also the crossbar on the main hoop. I want to retain the rear seating but with a crossbar it would be too dangerous for the rear passengers so we're trying to figure out what we are going to do. I definitely want to try and run the a-pillar downbars through the actual a-pillars, if possible, through the cowl and firewall and tie it to the front subframe and the C-pillar downbars down the inside of the C-pillar and tie it to the rear subframe. Either 6 or 8 point probably!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Yea that sounds good.

[novanutcase]

Rear end mock up pics! I'm trying to get up to the shop but Rodger told me that there is snow on the Grapevine so It'll be slow going! I'll take more pics if I can get up there! Enjoy!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-4-2007003.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-4-2007002.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-4-2007001.jpg

LS7 should land on their doorstep next thursday or friday!

John

[71Nova]

Looks awesome. I bet it is going to corner great with the trans weight in the rear! Hopefully this tread will motivate tyler to work on 50/50

[Garage Dog 65]

Wow, don't you guys ever sleep ????

Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next pics !

[DocDave]

Niiiiiiiice!

[novanutcase]

Got up to the shop today and saw some progress and I thought I would share it with you guys!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0005.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0003.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0001.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Overview2.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Chassis8.jpg

I'll post more pics when the LS7 comes in! I can't wait!

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking killer. I cant wait till the LS7 comes in too. lol:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Man i love it. I really like this picture since it's got the c6 57 pick up in it. What can i say " I still play with trucks"

car is looking awesome and you have a great shop working on it.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Overview2.jpg

[ironworks]

Thanks marty. I have some talented guys who punch the clock at my shop, that is for sure.

Rodger

[Garage Dog 65]

Couldn't wait - did the motor get delivered this week ??? :drool:

Looking good man !!

Also, did the truck go to paint yet ?? Can't wait to see that either !!

Jim

[novanutcase]

3 guesses guys!.........................

Here's a hint:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/LS7.jpg

Looks like we're going to need to put an order in for some glue for the back tires! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!:D

John

[ironworks]

The motor arrived to keep us warm in this record setting cold spell. you can just feel the power in the crate.

The truck is coming apart this week after final body work. The engine gets dyno'd on the 24th. And the reassembly shall begin. We have had to slow down so that the Bob Ryder of Truckin magazine could cover even more of the build. There has been about 20 pages thus far covering the build in 3 issues. He is covering the paint this month and the upholstry and details next.

I saw that you speedster project is coming along nicely.

We are starting in The 500ci Prochargered LSX 67 chevelle with C6 stuff next month. So We had better get to work.: unibrow:

Thanks for the positive feedback guys.

Rodger

[novanutcase]

Anyone know of a company other than Katech and Nasty performance that makes coil pack relocators?:)

[ironworks]

ATS, one of the sponsors on this site. Nasty made the finned valve covers for the truck. I have a set for the Truck if you want to see them next time your in town.

Rodger

[novanutcase]

ATS, one of the sponsors on this site. Nasty made the finned valve covers for the truck. I have a set for the Truck if you want to see them next time your in town.

Rodger

I saw those last time I was up there! WAY cool!!! BTW are you back from down under? I'll check out ATS!

[novanutcase]

We finally got the engine in the car to mock up the drivetrain and get everything level!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07008.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07007.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07006.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07005.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07001.jpg

What do you think?

John

[71Nova]

That is so freaken cool!!!!!!!!!!!

[Payton King]

What a huge amount of work and craftsmanship. I know how much work went into mine and to see something like this come together...really mind blowing.

[XcYZ]

What a huge amount of work and craftsmanship. I know how much work went into mine and to see something like this come together...really mind blowing.

Yes, what Payton said. :bow:

[DocDave]

Wow! You are basically building an entire new car there. Lots of fab work; looks great.

[Garage Dog 65]

I really enjoy watching your work and the updates to your projects ! Inspiring to those of us who are much ssslowwwerrrrrr. :lol:

[novanutcase]

Thanks for the compliments guys! Certainly feels good to know that my ideas are appreciated! I can't wait to get this monster on the ground!:cheers:

[CHAZMO1986]

Man, There Sure Seems To Be An Awful Lot Of Awesome Progress Going On Here With This Car, And It Is Definitely A Huge Blessing For You Guys Who Are Taking Pictures, I Am Only 20 And I Have Learned A Whole Lot Just By Reading And Looking At The Pictures On This Website, Thanks To You And Everyone Else On Here That Give Guys Like Me Something To Look Forward To.

Your Car Is Way More Than Awesome

[novanutcase]

Man, There Sure Seems To Be An Awful Lot Of Awesome Progress Going On Here With This Car, And It Is Definitely A Huge Blessing For You Guys Who Are Taking Pictures, I Am Only 20 And I Have Learned A Whole Lot Just By Reading And Looking At The Pictures On This Website, Thanks To You And Everyone Else On Here That Give Guys Like Me Something To Look Forward To.

Your Car Is Way More Than Awesome

Thanks CHAZMO1986! Don't Wanna Be An A$$ But You Might Want To Not Capitalize Every Word In Your Post!!:cheers:

Whatcha' building? Post up some pics for the guys to chew on!:)

[Roger Poirier]

I can't wait to get this monster on the ground!:cheers:

My car is just a model toy compared to what you and some others are doing or have done on this board. :wow: I just hope it all comes out with the vision you wanted for the car.

R.P.

[novanutcase]

My car is just a model toy compared to what you and some others are doing or have done on this board. :wow: I just hope it all comes out with the vision you wanted for the car.

R.P.

WHAT!!???!!:wow: Your joking! Right? Your car a model toy?? Hardly my friend!! I think yours is one of the baddest cars on here!:hail: I would NEVER call it a toy!!:thumbsup: :rofl:

[Roger Poirier]

WHAT!!???!!:wow: Your joking! Right? Your car a model toy?? Hardly my friend!! I think yours is one of the baddest cars on here!:hail: I would NEVER call it a toy!!:thumbsup: :rofl:

I'm refferring to a fabrication and enginerring standpoint. I think that statement holds true. Thus your challange is to make it all come together and work properly.

Also, in getting the car to the quality standards that you have started with. You can not give in, rush this type of project, nor take shortcuts, use 2nd rate parts, etc. What ever your budget was I'm sure it will be double by the time you finish it. Getting the correct ride height, outside color right, with quality matching interior, badass rims that set the car off, all are keys to making the car sit up and take notice and takes the car to the next level. :)

R.P.

[ironworks]

Don't forget all the steak dinners for the builders...That really helps with the results......Medium well please....:rofl:

[novanutcase]

I'm referring to a fabrication and engineering standpoint. I think that statement holds true. Thus your challenge is to make it all come together and work properly.

Ironworks did you hear that??!!?? :lol: JK

What ever your budget was I'm sure it will be double by the time you finish it.

Yes....I can see that that is a certainty!!!

Also, in getting the car to the quality standards that you have started with. You can not give in, rush this type of project, nor take shortcuts, use 2nd rate parts, etc. What ever your budget was I'm sure it will be double by the time you finish it. Getting the correct ride height, outside color right, with quality matching interior, badass rims that set the car off, all are keys to making the car sit up and take notice and takes the car to the next level. :)

R.P.

You are right on all counts!!! I must say that, all joking aside, Rodger and the crew at Ironworks have helped me in making the car what it is and what it will be and for that I am grateful so I can't take all the credit in terms of the vision. Rodger Lee has been a great guide for me in terms of helping mold my ideas into reality! Besides, Rodger is a lot bigger than me so if I don't do what he says I'll get my a$$ kicked!(JK!!:lol: )His entire crew are really talented guys and I hope that the build I am doing sheds some more light on them!(Not that they really need it with all the new projects I've seen coming in as of late!)

[ironworks]

Well If you come tommorrow you shold be able to see the upper frame rails that Brycen is ever so gently bending to clear 10 gallons of stuff in 5 gallon bag. the upper rails look bitchen but you will have to cruze over the hill to see it in person. And Sean will probably start on the rear risers to the back frame section.

Rodger :wow:

[novanutcase]

Well If you come tommorrow you shold be able to see the upper frame rails that Brycen is ever so gently bending to clear 10 gallons of stuff in 5 gallon bag. the upper rails look bitchen but you will have to cruze over the hill to see it in person. And Sean will probably start on the rear risers to the back frame section.

Rodger :wow:

10 GALLONS of STUFF! That certainly wasn't the terminology you used with me!!:lol: Not sure if I'll make it over the hill tomorrow morning but I may be able to get there by early noon!:thumbsup: I'll call ya!:captain:

[novanutcase]

For what it's worth!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07d.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07c.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07b.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07a.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07.jpg

More measureing, more cutting, more welding!!!

John

[novanutcase]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07e.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07f.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07g.jpg

OK....I'll stop!!!!

John:lol:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking great.

Im just glad im done lol
Picked her up today from the interior shop!

[novanutcase]

Looking great.

Im just glad im done lol
Picked her up today from the interior shop!

For some reason the words "YOU SUCK!!!" keep coming to mind...........:lol:

[novanutcase]

It's actually looking like a chassis!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07010.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07009.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07008.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07007.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07006.jpg

to be continued......

[novanutcase]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07005.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07004.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07002.jpg

:woot:

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

wow!
Thats what comes to mind! lol

Fab work looks killer!:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

nice chassis ...keep the pics coming

radrambler

[Garage Dog 65]

You guys really do some amazing fab work. Thanks for posting the updates !

Hey quick question - are those stock length CV's or are they over the counter shortened - or did you guys shorten them ? Watching you and Lead and some other - now I'm thinking 335 in the back, plenty of room.

Jim

[novanutcase]

You guys really do some amazing fab work. Thanks for posting the updates !

Hey quick question - are those stock length CV's or are they over the counter shortened - or did you guys shorten them ? Watching you and Lead and some other - now I'm thinking 335 in the back, plenty of room.

Jim


CV's???

[Sales@Dutchboys]

you have a pm sir! lol

[Garage Dog 65]

Axel Shafts. Looks like you moved the A arms in quite a bit - so I was wondering how you delt with the ned for shorter axel shafts. I'm thinking of moving mine in too once I do a final positioning of the body to fit wider wheel/tire.

[ironworks]

I have them shorten by a shop in florida. The same shop that builds the Carbon fiber driveshaft.

Rodger

[Garage Dog 65]

IF I ever get that far ... I'll give you a yell for their name. Thanks Rodger !

[novanutcase]

OH DUH! CV joints!!! Getting old in my time! Starting to have more and more "Senior" moments!

[syborg tt]

looks awesome

[TravisB]

amazing fab work..very nice

[Leadfoot1]

Wow!

You know, I sold my coupe project (right after it was set on the jig and completely opened up and blasted/ primed...kinda like yours before frame work began) because i realized it was going to be so much work i would never see the end of it because of the time it would pull on me vs time available.

Seeing this bad boy makes me realize i did the right choice...But more so, it makes me have regrets seeing how AWESOME yours is! Man its going to be killer! (Already is!!!)

I just love those full on builds. It looks great.

I had not seen your project before today but had already had the chance to get some compliments from you on my own project, so now, be assured that they are returned, times...at least TEN!

I read this whole thread with interest and l look forward to more on the development!

Only one other thing tough... GO 335!!! (and i'm running 345's Garage Dog! + looking to get some 355's! I got bit by the Bigger /Better bug early in life :thumbsup: )

Definetely keep us posted!

Lead.:cheers:

[novanutcase]

Wow!

You know, I sold my coupe project (right after it was set on the jig and completely opened up and blasted/ primed...kinda like yours before frame work began) because i realized it was going to be so much work i would never see the end of it because of the time it would pull on me vs time available.

Seeing this bad boy makes me realize i did the right choice...But more so, it makes me have regrets seeing how AWESOME yours is! Man its going to be killer! (Already is!!!)

I just love those full on builds. It looks great.

I had not seen your project before today but had already had the chance to get some compliments from you on my own project, so now, be assured that they are returned, times...at least TEN!

I read this whole thread with interest and l look forward to more on the development!

Only one other thing tough... GO 335!!! (and i'm running 345's Garage Dog! + looking to get some 355's! I got bit by the Bigger /Better bug early in life :thumbsup: )

Definetely keep us posted!

Lead.:cheers:


Thanks Lead! Your car is a monster and has inspired me with my build. Your right about how much work and time it is but I did it because most everyone told me it couldn't or shouldn't be done! Now look at it!

I love it and can't wait for it to be done!

Thanks for the compliments and good luck with "The Beast"! I look forward to updates on your car, please! It keeps me going on mine!

John

[p_call]

John,

Your frame is shaping up very nicely. I hope mine turns out that nice. Couple of questions. What minimum ground clearance are you going with? I was going with 5", but I think it will be closer to 4" once we get my motor jammed in. I still can't decide how much I will need in the "real" world.

Also, did you chance your mind about the shockwaves? I noticed that you have QA1's being mocked up.

Pete

[novanutcase]

P,

The coilovers I am using are Chris Alston Double Adjustable Varishocks. Ride height will be between 4" and 5". Corvettes are usually around there so you should not have any issues.

John

[novanutcase]

Nothing terribly exciting! I was bored and decided to post these pics up. We hung the doors for fitment, got the power steering pulley on the motor and are fine tuning some of the rear end stuff but, for the most part, we are just waiting on parts and materials. Rodgers waiting for some dyes for his bender so he can start on the cage.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007018.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007015.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007016.jpg

Hopefully I can have some basic pics of the cage and some of the other parts bolted to the car! :captain:

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

I hope this car will see the track! Its going to be a terror!

looking good.

Paul

[novanutcase]

I hope this car will see the track! Its going to be a terror!

looking good.

Paul

Ya know what Paul??!! Everytime I read a post from you I think it's because your a nice guy but I know that, really, what you're trying to do is make me forget to ask you for a photo of your finished car!:lol: I'll get it one of these days!!:mad: :lol:
Yes....my little project will definitely see the track! Hopefully.....not the track wall!!:wow: :lol:

John

[syborg tt]

man i can't wait to see this car in person - looks like i need to make a trip to Cali sometime in the next year.

[ironworks]

There are probably a few reasons to come to cali. But I think you need to bring that truck of yours or the 57. If you give me a ride in yours I'll give you a ride in mine, you'll have to talk to John about the ride in his.

[novanutcase]

If you don't mind doing 360*'s in the grass when I spinout you're more than welcome to ride with me!!:lol:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Ya know what Paul??!! Everytime I read a post from you I think it's because your a nice guy but I know that, really, what you're trying to do is make me forget to ask you for a photo of your finished car!:lol: I'll get it one of these days!!:mad: :lol:
Yes....my little project will definitely see the track! Hopefully.....not the track wall!!:wow: :lol:

John
lol
Motor is coming back out. lol
Like to see you and J.P race around a track! lol

[syborg tt]

There are probably a few reasons to come to cali. But I think you need to bring that truck of yours or the 57. If you give me a ride in yours I'll give you a ride in mine, you'll have to talk to John about the ride in his.

I'm good with that. I'll let you drive them at Sema

[novanutcase]

lol
Motor is coming back out. lol
Like to see you and J.P race around a track! lol

Hmmmmmm.............NOW ya got me thinkin'!:unibrow: :yes:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

lol that would be a good race... But I think John Parsons has a little bigger motor then you! lol:willy:

[novanutcase]

lol that would be a good race... But I think John Parsons has a little bigger motor then you! lol:willy:

Well now...we'll just see about that!!:lol:

Still waiting for parts but in the meantime........

Rear Shock mount
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007029.jpg

Sub-Floor
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007036.jpg

Any comments or suggestions? As always they are welcome!

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Well my thoughts are.....


1. It looks like crap
2. I hate you!
3. Its looks like crap


JK!!!! Looks very good. im loving this build. Maybe my next nova...maybe the next one lol:lol:

[Rick D]

Ya what he said it looks like a real heeeeeeppppp:D J/K I love the way this nova is coming out. keep up the picture show PLEASE:cheers:

[syborg tt]

yep i agree with the last two posts.

[ironworks]

SyborgTT.......you need to get that truck of your out here to cali or I need to get some pics to BOB @ truckin....

[novanutcase]

SyborgTT.......you need to get that truck of your out here to cali or I need to get some pics to BOB @ truckin....

Yep I agree with Rodgers post.

[syborg tt]

SyborgTT.......you need to get that truck of your out here to cali or I need to get some pics to BOB @ truckin....

Actually i was working with Daniel Ward at Truckin and we talked about doing a similar spread that your doing with the 57. But it looks like they choose your truck over mine :( . But i truly agree they choose the better truck. Your truck is totally awesome. I keep thinking about my next project and you guy's are top on my list of builders that i would choose.

If you want send some pics over to Bob and see what he thinks if there still interested in the truck.

ps - Sport Truck has agreed to do a feature on the truck once it complete.

[ironworks]

Bob is coming tommorrow for another article and photoshoot of the chassis on my truck. I don't know about my truck won over your story, but I know that Bob is the most selfless mag guy I have ever met. He has no hidden agendas. I have dealt with a handful of magazine guys and know one compares to him. He is truly a car guy 1st and a writer 2nd.

Thanks for the compliment on the projects. I have a very talented crew and we get some work done. We have 4 projects going on in the shop that should set the bar pretty high. With those projects I just have to thanks the owners for suppling the financing to build these awesome pieces of work. The Hard work and skills are nothing if you can't pay the bills..

Rodger

[novanutcase]

Some progress on the subfloor!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007004.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007002.jpg

A-Pillar rust repair! Thank God! No more rotten A-Pillars!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007005.jpg

To be continued..........

John

[novanutcase]

Finally got the stainless material for the headers!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007006.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007008.jpg

Now all we gotta do is put it together!

John

[syborg tt]

Finally got the stainless material for the headers!

Now all we gotta do is put it together!

John

Well get to work. Need something to do here in Chicago. Suppose to get a bunch of snow.

PS - you cd's went out in yesterday's mail. I tihnk you will be happy.

[ironworks]

I have been waiting for the CD

[syborg tt]

I have been waiting for the CD

sorry man - had food posioning over the weekend.

[ironworks]

hay I cannot complain, Sorry about the poisoning, But I have not slept since you told me about the CD.

[Leadfoot1]

CD.............?????

care to share? Vids?


Lead.

[syborg tt]

hay I cannot complain, Sorry about the poisoning, But I have not slept since you told me about the CD.

lol - you are going to have to ask Scott about the CD's. I am not certain how many i sent him but man it was a bunch.

59,707 images on my hard drive of really cool builds.

[syborg tt]

CD.............?????

care to share? Vids?


Lead.

shoot me a pm and i'll try to burn you a copy

[Blake Foster]

Wow that is going to be on kick a$$ Nova,i don't think you need any help with hinges hahahahha. who is building it?

[ironworks]

Oh and just to be clear the Cd is the one from Mission Impossible with the complete knock list. Nothing really important.

And the Nova is being built by a rag tag group of hillbillies form baker-tucky.


Sorry about the hijack john, i can let you look at the knock list to make up for the hijack.

[novanutcase]

Here comes the cage!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-13-2007001.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-13-2007002.jpg

Rear spring mock-up!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-13-2007004.jpg

Headers!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-13-2007003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-13-2007010.jpg

Again! anything you see that doesn't seem to make sense please feel free to point out!

The Rag-Tag Krew from Baker-tucky is none other than the boys at Ironworks Speed and Kustom/Bakersfield, California.

Ya shoulda' seen the last time I was up there! The guys had to go do some errand and when they came back I coulda' sworn that it was a bunch of pirates! All you woulda' had to have done is imagine the truck they were in as a Pirate ship and an eye patch here and there and it would have been complete!LOL!

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Damn....Them boys making some progress!

[novanutcase]

Yup!:yes:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Headers look great.:thumbsup:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Clear your PM box. And check your steves nova site one!

[novanutcase]

WOW!!

Killer interior man!:thumbsup:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Thanks alot, Make me happy that the money was well spent lol Glad someone like it. hope lots of others will. I guess we will find out!

Thanks john


-Paul

[syborg tt]

other then the Mission Impossible hose clamps on the headers. I would say everything looks bitchen.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-13-2007003.jpg

[ironworks]

Yeah, those hose clamps are nice.

[syborg tt]

Yeah, those hose clamps are nice.

yep it give's them that Hi Tech Race Car look.

[deuce_454]

the fabrication looks plain awesome, and the car will be fantastic... but i can however see somthing that troubles me.. and that is the tube that holds the front shock mount, i assume it will also be th emount for the front UCA, it looks long twisty and unsupported, it will take alot of changing loads and needs to be stiffened up considerably (i know that it is propably in the works but you asked fi we could see anything fishy)

other than that i hate you, and i want your car! :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

the fabrication looks plain awesome, and the car will be fantastic... but i can however see somthing that troubles me.. and that is the tube that holds the front shock mount, i assume it will also be th emount for the front UCA, it looks long twisty and unsupported, it will take alot of changing loads and needs to be stiffened up considerably (i know that it is propably in the works but you asked fi we could see anything fishy)

other than that i hate you, and i want your car! :thumbsup:

Thank you for hating me! In an odd way it makes me feel good that you would say that because it shows me that you like my ideas that much. The spaces inbetween the DOM will be supported with mild steel inserts along with our tying the front end with the custom radiator support that we will be building for the car. Rht now the emphasis is to finish the rear end and cage and, when we are ready with the UCA's we will start building the front support but thanks for the input!:thumbsup:

I need to say at least one more time that the ideas that you are all seeing is not just my vision but a collaborative effort with the shop and in particular, Rodger Lee, the owner of Ironworks. He has been the driving force in making my dreams a reality! Thanks Rodger!(I owe you and the boys a steak dinner BTW!)

John

[novanutcase]

Oh and just to be clear the Cd is the one from Mission Impossible with the complete knock list. Nothing really important.

And the Nova is being built by a rag tag group of hillbillies form baker-tucky.


Sorry about the hijack john, i can let you look at the knock list to make up for the hijack.

I'm coming up saturday and stealing that thing from you. Tell that pirate crew of yours I'm coming up. Might have to feed dem bastards! Beer OK for Lunch?

[ironworks]

oh and that steak dinner, We are vegatarian......haha

I think it is agains the law to be vegatarian in baker-tucky

[deuce_454]

Thank you for hating me! In an odd way it makes me feel good that you would say that because it shows me that you like my ideas that much.
John

glad you understood it the was it was intended, and i do like everything about that car that much:hail:

[novanutcase]

glad you understood it the way it was intended, and i do like everything about that car that much:hail:

No Worries my Friend! It's hard to express what you mean in just words(Thus the smilies!) sometimes! A lot of guys on these boards take things the wrong way or assume the worst but I always give everyone the benefit of the doubt that they are trying to be nice or sarcastic which is fine! I always like a good post! Thanks again for checking out the build and I'm glad you like where the car is going!

I would assume that you have a Chevy II with a 454?:thumbsup:

[deuce_454]

I would assume that you have a Chevy II with a 454?:thumbsup:

i am sorry to disappoint you... i can see where youd get that idea though.. but its a different deuce all together: ita s ford 1932 hiboy roadster, irs/ifs duvall, stack injected 454.. sorry!

[novanutcase]

i am sorry to disappoint you... i can see where youd get that idea though.. but its a different deuce all together: ita s ford 1932 hiboy roadster, irs/ifs duvall, stack injected 454.. sorry!

Quite alright! Do you have a pic of the car?

[novanutcase]

Got up to the shop today and snapped a few pics!

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

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Cage1.jpg

Dash

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

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

To be continued......

[novanutcase]

Headers

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

Rear UCA Mockup

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/RearUCAMock2.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/RearUCAmock1.jpg

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

Checking to make sure the geometry is right before we start machining the arms down.

Hopefully I'll be able to get up there next week and see how much progress was made!

John

[Roger Poirier]

I like that roll bar. Nicely placed. Progress for sure.... I hope you don't have to sell the wife off like I did mine in order to finish the project. All I see is $$$ signs.

R.P.

[novanutcase]

I like that roll bar. Nicely placed. Progress for sure.... I hope you don't have to sell the wife off like I did mine in order to finish the project. All I see is $$$ signs.

R.P.

I wish it wasn't so but, yes, there are some serious dollars moving through my account!:( Nonethless, I have made provisions for this and have some juicy invoices that are processing as we speak so it doesn't hurt so much!:lol: Besides, this car is going to be a terror and something I've always wanted so when it's done I am going to be the happiest carnut on the planet!!!:lol:

As far a wife, I jettisoned her last year and, in actuallity, she would have cost me as much as I'm spending on the car so, basically, I'm trading a women for a car!:rofl:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

lookin great john!:thumbsup:

[Roger Poirier]

this car is going to be a terror and something I've always wanted so when it's done I am going to be the happiest carnut on the planet!!!:lol:

"something I always wanted" You and half of the rest of the automotive world! :cool: I hope you have an engineering background in order to be able to dial that car in.

As far as a wife, I jettisoned her last year and, in actuallity, she would have cost me as much as I'm spending on the car so, basically, I'm trading a women for a car!:rofl:

I hope you are kidding, if not please let there be no small children involved. It's alway very hard on the kids.

R.P.

[novanutcase]

"something I always wanted" You and half of the rest of the automotive world! :cool: I hope you have an engineering background in order to be able to dial that car in.

No engineering background but I have built many a car so I have an idea as to what I want and don't want out of the car and how to get it!


I hope you are kidding, if not please let there be no small children involved. It's alway very hard on the kids.

R.P.

Unfortunately, I'm not kidding but, it's all good, we are still friends! No kids! I saw the writing on the wall before that could happen!

[novanutcase]

I had the dash vents, among other things, smoothed in the dash. I'm looking for ideas for defrost vents. No round vents or plastic vents please! Something billet maybe and not too shiny!!

[novanutcase]

I apologize to any of you that have tried to view the pictures on this post last week. I got slapped by photobucket for exceeding their bandwidth! Sorry Photobucket! in the meantime here is a photo of the smoothed dash. we eliminated the defrost ducts and will be cutting in some custom design for them:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-23-07007.jpg

John

[MarkM66]

I bet your interior guy is going to love putting a headliner in. ;)

[HRBS]

I bet your interior guy is going to love putting a headliner in. ;)

Nah... just flip it upside down and do a one piece fiberglass (poured in place).
Oh no... I hope I didn't spill the beans called Secrets ! :_paranoid

[RodZ]

I bet your interior guy is going to love putting a headliner in. ;)

RollBars are too close the the top for the headliner looking at the pics

[novanutcase]

I bet your interior guy is going to love putting a headliner in. ;)
Nah... just flip it upside down and do a one piece fiberglass (poured in place).
Oh no... I hope I didn't spill the beans called Secrets ! :_paranoid
RollBars are too close the the top for the headliner looking at the pics

Before we even attempted to do the cage we spoke to the interior guy and he saw no problem in what we wanted to do. We are going to try and hide the cage as much as possible so that the interior looks as stock as possible!

[ironworks]

It is just slight of hand.... WALAH.... heres the bunny.

Rodger

[novanutcase]

Well.....looks like the boys up in Baker-tucky are at it again! Cuttin' an' Weldin'! Weldin' an' Cuttin'!

Cutting the firewall back!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-28-07003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-28-07004.jpg

Didn't want that "Bear in the Cave" look when you push the motor back and down for better weight distribution so I had the firewall and part of the hood sill cut back so we could set back the firewall too! It'll also make it easier to fish out the headers if I ever have to pull them out! Scattershield wasn't right so we have to wait another 2 weeks for a new one! Dammit!

Shot of the rough smoothed dash!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-28-07005.jpg

Any comments or suggestions?

John

[wiedemab]

Looks awesome! The fabrication work is impressive!

It may be the picture, but the shifter looks like it's going to be really far back (toward the rear of the car). Are the seats going to be set back, or the shifter moved, or is it just how the picture makes it look.

Brandon

[novanutcase]

Shifter is in stock corvette postion now but will be moved forward.:)

[p_call]

WOW!

Very impressive.

[RodZ]

Before we even attempted to do the cage we spoke to the interior guy and he saw no problem in what we wanted to do. We are going to try and hide the cage as much as possible so that the interior looks as stock as possible!

I do not think a stock headliner would hide the bars or hang right. If you put a board headliner in the car it would have to go on the bottom of the bars and you would lose alot of headroom. Do not think you would get a board on top of the bars.

Grate Look'n Work !! :hail:

[ironworks]

We cut out the roof structure to sink the cage into the headliner. The ahlo sticks out alittle more that the stock structure but the A pillar is the same dimension as the original structure that was there. Now the B Pillar will be shot with clear coat so you don't see it at all.

Rodger

[Garage Dog 65]

Now you're just showing off .....

:lol:

[novanutcase]

Now you're just showing off .....

:lol:

I'm telling ya'! These guys are magicians! You should see how they make my money disappear!:lol:

[syborg tt]

I'm telling ya'! These guys are magicians! You should see how they make my money disappear!:lol:


Now that's funny - just wait till you go to paint and body, Electical and then the Interior Guy and I almost forgot the Final Assembly. Did you order your one-off wheels yet those aren't cheap either.

[novanutcase]

Now that's funny - just wait till you go to paint and body, Electical and then the Interior Guy and I almost forgot the Final Assembly. Did you order your one-off wheels yet those aren't cheap either.

Looks like I got a whole host of "magicians" to look forward to!:lol:

[71Nova]

Beautiful work. I remember when your car was leaving for the shop you asked if we thought you were making a good decision on Ironworks. I bet you don't have any doughts they are top notch any more.

[novanutcase]

Beautiful work. I remember when your car was leaving for the shop you asked if we thought you were making a good decision on Ironworks. I bet you don't have any doughts they are top notch any more.

Nope.......:thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

The guys started on the rear part of the cage this week and I have some preliminary photos but I'm not sure if I'm happy!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-7-07028.jpg

I had asked the shop to run the C-Pillar down bars inside the C-Pillars much the same way they did the A-Pillars. I don't like that you can see them out the back window. We'll have to work on that!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-7-07029.jpg

I don't like the way the bars turn to meet the rear point in the trunk area. I would much rather it go all the way back to the rear most part of the frame and run a support where they are attached to now! Any suggestions or comments? Oh well! More brainstorming to make it right!

John

[Payton King]

Everytime I see this car it is just fantastic.

On the rear bar thing. Leave it the way it is now and just add a bar from the furtherest rear point and tie it in...it would be very strong.

[DocDave]

Everytime I see this car it is just fantastic.

Ditto. :bow:

Make me jealous too. LOL

[ironworks]

I don't like the way the bars turn to meet the rear point in the trunk area. I would much rather it go all the way back to the rear most part of the frame and run a support where they are attached to now! Any suggestions or comments? Oh well! More brainstorming to make it right!

John[/QUOTE]

patience man, We still have more work to do tommorrow. We have to go home and sleep to maintain the super model level of beauty we all maintain. This is just what it looked like at 5pm. We have a bitchen plan....
BUT NOW......You must what for my next trick.........bbbuuuaaahhhh

Rodger

[dave96dcm]

It's too bad that alot of that gorgeous work is going to be covered up with a floor.

[novanutcase]

It's too bad that alot of that gorgeous work is going to be covered up with a floor.

You'll get a hint of it from the underside! Here's how we decided to show it off:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007004.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007002.jpg

Like this you will be able to see the beautiful framework the guys did from underneath!

John

[novanutcase]

I don't like the way the bars turn to meet the rear point in the trunk area. I would much rather it go all the way back to the rear most part of the frame and run a support where they are attached to now! Any suggestions or comments? Oh well! More brainstorming to make it right!

John

patience man, We still have more work to do tommorrow. We have to go home and sleep to maintain the super model level of beauty we all maintain. This is just what it looked like at 5pm. We have a bitchen plan....
BUT NOW......You must what for my next trick.........bbbuuuaaahhhh

Rodger[/QUOTE]

I know, I know but you know how I am.........NOW!!

[Garage Dog 65]

Hi John,

I was in SoCal this week and took the opportunity to stop by Ironworks and meet Rodger and peek at the projects in the shop. You are in great hands my friend !! A super nice guy with a sincere passion to build off-the-hook projects for his customers - and a great crew of highly skilled craftsmen providing TLC to deliver. It was obvious they truly love doing this work and it shows in the quality of your Nova. The pictures just don't do justice to how sweet this thing is in person and I was fortunate to see it in progress. To get to build a dream car like this - and to get the opportunity to work with a group of people who give their absolute best is very difficult to find in todays world. You're a lucky guy and we can't wait to see what the Ironworks team can do. BTW, bring your checkbook because artwork like this costs major coin ! :yes:

Rodger, THANKS for staying late and sharing your car buildiing passion with another garage dog ! My brain was smoking trying to process all the cool ideas and fab on the truck and nova. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated boss man. All the best !!

Jim

[novanutcase]

Hi John,

I was in SoCal this week and took the opportunity to stop by Ironworks and meet Rodger and peek at the projects in the shop. You are in great hands my friend !! A super nice guy with a sincere passion to build off-the-hook projects for his customers - and a great crew of highly skilled craftsmen providing TLC to deliver. It was obvious they truly love doing this work and it shows in the quality of your Nova. The pictures just don't do justice to how sweet this thing is in person and I was fortunate to see it in progress. To get to build a dream car like this - and to get the opportunity to work with a group of people who give their absolute best is very difficult to find in todays world. You're a lucky guy and we can't wait to see what the Ironworks team can do. BTW, bring your checkbook because artwork like this costs major coin ! :yes:

Rodger, THANKS for staying late and sharing your car buildiing passion with another garage dog ! My brain was smoking trying to process all the cool ideas and fab on the truck and nova. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated boss man. All the best !!

Jim

Careful! Boss mans gonna get a big head:lol:

They're the best!:cheers:

John

[ironworks]

Champs BBQ just gets me talkin and you even had you work pay for dinner and beer. I was shocked you drove 3 hours oneway just to look at the projects we are building. It was nice talking to ya, I may take you up on the indy offer someday.

Rodger

[71Nova]

I didn't realise Iron Works was in So Cal!! I think I will stop buy sometime soon.

[novanutcase]

I didn't realise Iron Works was in So Cal!! I think I will stop buy sometime soon.

Do it! As Garage Dog said, when you see all the other things going on there in person you will be blown away! Everyone that is on that crew are masters of their trade! There are so many great things going on there that, honestly, your head will be spinning when you leave! It will do one of two things. It will either get you so revved up that when you get home you'll immediately start wrenching on your car or you'll leave amazed but disgusted because you know you could never do what they do as well as they do it! Probably both!:lol:

I really feel that Ironworks is going to be the next big thing as far as car builders. Rodger Lee has been the driving force in the build and in helping me realize the realities of building a car of this caliber. It's because of the Ironworks boys in general, and Rodger in particular, that this car has been able to hit the level it is at and, hopefully, where it will go!

First rounds on me Ironworks!:cheers:

John

[Garage Dog 65]

I was shocked you drove 3 hours oneway just to look at the projects we are building. It was nice talking to ya, I may take you up on the indy offer someday.

Rodger

Blasting through the canyons back up into the high desert in a GTO rental - tends to clear out your head...

Indy anytime, beers already on ice ! Catch you in Columbus.

Dog

[novanutcase]

UNfortunately, My DD is a '61 Ford T-Bird so I don't really get to blast through the canyons but definitely a beautiful drive!!!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

UNfortunately, My DD is a '61 Ford T-Bird so I don't really get to blast through the canyons but definitely a beautiful drive!!!


Is that next to go to iron works!?!??!

[novanutcase]

Is that next to go to iron works!?!??!

Thinking about it! I might call it the G-Bird!!:unibrow: :lol:

[novanutcase]

Well.......I guess I shouldn't have spoken so soon because, once again, Rodger and crew blew me away with the rear part of the cage. In my previous post I had said that I didn't like how it was done but having seen it in person, I have to say, it is right on! (I hate it when Rodgers right! Dammit!):lol:

Here's where we're at so far:

Front UCA Mock-Up Drivers Side
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-17-07FrontUCADriversside.jpg

Front View
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-17-07FrontUCAs.jpg

Trunk Cage Assembly fleshed out!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-17-07RearTrunkareaofcage.jpg

Ironworks got the tailpanel installed and is just waiting for the 2 rear quarters to show up so that those can also be replaced. After that it's time to get the minitubs going! Can't wait!!!:woot:

John

[Rybar]

Holy Crap man!! :wow: First time I have seen this thread, and all I have to say is WOW this thing is amazing. Has to be one of the sickest Nova projects I've seen. The fab skills are mad! Sorry for not viewing this before, but I am glad I did now. Amazing work, please keep us posted. :thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Holy Crap man!! :wow: First time I have seen this thread, and all I have to say is WOW this thing is amazing. Has to be one of the sickest Nova projects I've seen. The fab skills are mad! Sorry for not viewing this before, but I am glad I did now. Amazing work, please keep us posted. :thumbsup:

Wow Bro! Thanks! When I first registered on this site I had seen your car and it was one of my favorites! Still is so a compliment like that coming from you is an honor! Thanks again!

John

[Rybar]

Wow Bro! Thanks! When I first registered on this site I had seen your car and it was one of my favorites! Still is so a compliment like that coming from you is an honor! Thanks again!

John

Thank you, but my car can't compare. Mine doesn't have 1/1000th the fab work that yours does. It's all bolt-ons mainly. :lol:

[novanutcase]

Thank you, but my car can't compare. Mine doesn't have 1/1000th the fab work that yours does. It's all bolt-ons mainly. :lol:

OH! NOW YOU TELL ME! You mean I could've had a car as sweet as your and not have to cut it all up??!!!?:rofl: :cheers:

John

[novanutcase]

WOW!!! It looks so different with the hood on!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-22-07025.jpg

Front UCA Mock up! Me Likeeeee!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-22-07026.jpg

Quarters came in so, hopefully, we can get them on next week!

BTW, I've gotta give a big shout out to the guy that has been doing most of the fab on the car! His name is Brycen. He has also been instrumental in the design along with Rodger! I guess it's true what they say! Two heads are always better than one!

John

[1971novaSS]

What was the overall diagnosis of the Steel rod ends threading into the aluminum A arms up front? Car is looking INCREDIBLE! Love the updates Nutcase... That kinda rhymed... Or its possible that i need a beer.. Withdrawls. haha

:cheers:

[ironworks]

these a arms are just for mock up. they are to fine tune the front end goemetry and the Cnc the new ones that are exactly what we want.

Rodger

[1971novaSS]

Ahhh, gotcha. :yes:

Yea im having a bit of problems suspension wise as well. Coilovers are to darn long... Thinking about cutting up the trunk... i dunno. :willy:

Oh and Is that a 3rd gen nova that i see in some of the pics?......

With the mag wheels?

[novanutcase]

Ahhh, gotcha. :yes:

Yea im having a bit of problems suspension wise as well. Coilovers are to darn long... Thinking about cutting up the trunk... i dunno. :willy:

Oh and Is that a 3rd gen nova that i see in some of the pics?......

With the mag wheels?

You should see what's going in THAT thing! CRAZY!!!

John

[1971novaSS]

Haha, i bet. If its something that has to do with turbo's, i am going to shoot myself!!! haha i really really want a turbo setup. But being in college.... And at the moment i have no job... So looks like the turbo will wiat.

So. Think you can give me a hint of the crazyness... Im frothing at the mouth here.... :unibrow:

[novanutcase]

Haha, i bet. If its something that has to do with turbo's, i am going to shoot myself!!! haha i really really want a turbo setup. But being in college.... And at the moment i have no job... So looks like the turbo will wiat.

So. Think you can give me a hint of the crazyness... Im frothing at the mouth here.... :unibrow:

I'll give you a hint at the rear suspension......D S E!!!!:lol:

John

[ironworks]

another hint includes....P.....R.....O......C.......H......A... ....R.......G......E......R

[HWY Nova]

Did anyone catch what was parked in front of this awesome car???? Look at the wing...... looks like a Superbird. Rodger: Fess up.

By the way, my wife and I took a trip up to Bakersfield last weekend to visit Ironworks Speed & Kustom to see Novanutcase's 66 Nova. One word to describe John's Nova: AWESOME!

There were members from STEVESNOVASITE there as well. It was great meeting John (Novanutcase) and his son.

I was also introduced to Rodger (the owner of Ironworks Speed & Kustom)! What a shop..... totally professional work. The 300+ mile round trip was well worth it. Anyone considering have a car built: You won't regret having it done at Ironworks Speed & Kustom. They TRULY build cars from the inside out!

Rodger and John (Novanutcase) openly discussed all aspects of 'The Nova'. I was in heaven.

--Eric

[ironworks]

Well it is a charger with real super bird parts on it. It has some 2000hp hemi engine. It is being built by another shop in Bakersfield and we are just doing so of the fab that they cannot do. We are building the headers and exhaust. We are also setting up the steering. It is kind of a strange combo of nascar suspension with huge mickey thompson tire and prostreet rear suspension. And way to much horsepower for the street with a 12 gallon fuel tank. John has some pics of it if he wants to post them on here.

See ya Rodger

[novanutcase]

Well it is a charger with real super bird parts on it. It has some 2000hp hemi engine. It is being built by another shop in Bakersfield and we are just doing so of the fab that they cannot do. We are building the headers and exhaust. We are also setting up the steering. It is kind of a strange combo of nascar suspension with huge mickey thompson tire and prostreet rear suspension. And way to much horsepower for the street with a 12 gallon fuel tank. John has some pics of it if he wants to post them on here.

See ya Rodger

Ask and Ye Shall Receive!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-22-07019.jpg

John

[71Nova]

Hey that looks like a cool nova in the back ground. do you have any pictures of it that you could put up? J/K :D

[novanutcase]

Hey that looks like a cool nova in the back ground. do you have any pictures of it that you could put up? J/K

Sure!(Not Kidding!)LOL!

I found these Pizza pans and asked Rodger if we could incorporate them somehow into the car. I think he did a nice job don't you?!?

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-28-07023.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-28-07024.jpg

Front end Redux

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-28-07019.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-28-07022.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics3-28-07021.jpg
Rodger must have had a few on this photo!

John

[novanutcase]

Woke up this morning to get ready to head up to the shop and found these in my Junk E-mail box.

Tubs

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-06-07028.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-06-07035.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-06-07036.jpg

Closing up the firewall

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-06-07031.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-06-07030.jpg

Anything you like or dislike lemme know now before they finish weld it!

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Gotta be the wildest nova ever built!

[T Bell]

Anything you like or dislike lemme know now before they finish weld it!

John

yeah, the fact that it's yours and not mine. Looks killer. Keep the updates coming.

[novanutcase]

Awright! I actually squeezed blood from a stone and got Rodger to send me some progress pics!:lol: J/K

New Quarters(I love new sheetmetal! It makes me all warm and fuzzy!!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-18-07029.jpg

Rear tire mockup with the 335's to make sure we have clearance!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-18-07030.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-18-07036.jpg

Trunk to quarter transition(Mmmmmmmm......new sheetmetal....goooood!!!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics4-18-07033.jpg

As always, comments, suggestions, complaints! All are welcome!!

John

[Sales@Dutchboys]

:thumbsup:That thing is looking good! you gotta get some wheels coming now!

The Roll bar is perfect in that thing!!!

Looking Good John:)

[Payton King]

on yours. You are playing on a completely different field. What a freaking car!

[Blake Foster]

The track width? (the one we are just finishing up is 52.75) with C5 suspension. what rack are you using it looks like a dirt/ oval track shortie rack? how is your bumpsteer curve? just wondering because we are embarking on another one. and just want to get a different point of view.
thanks

[CHAZMO1986]

What Total Badasses, You Guys Out At Ironworks, Are Phenominal Car Builders, What Beautiful Work, Gives A Young Guy Like Me, An Even Greater Love And Passion For Musclecars, And What A Little Or A Lot Of Time And Money Can Achieve.

[novanutcase]

What Total Badasses, You Guys Out At Ironworks, Are Phenominal Car Builders, What Beautiful Work, Gives A Young Guy Like Me, An Even Greater Love And Passion For Musclecars, And What A Little Or A Lot Of Time And Money Can Achieve.

Thanks Chaz!! The boys up in Bakersfield are top 3 in my opinion!

on yours. You are playing on a completely different field. What a freaking car!

Thanks!

The track width? (the one we are just finishing up is 52.75) with C5 suspension. what rack are you using it looks like a dirt/ oval track shortie rack? how is your bumpsteer curve? just wondering because we are embarking on another one. and just want to get a different point of view.
thanks

Let me get some numbers for you...........

:thumbsup:That thing is looking good! you gotta get some wheels coming now! The Roll bar is perfect in that thing!!!

Looking Good John:)

Thanks Paul! Yeah, I like the rake of the main hoop!:cheers:

John

[TravisB]

looks killer however I dont envy whoever has to paint and body work that thing....being all one piece....it will not be easy. What are your plans for the bottom of the car? paint? powdercoat? speedliner?

absolutly insane project:thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I have been watching this car,I've seen alot of builds and this is a bad a$$ car.It would be great to get it to Columbus, iron works work is every bit as good as any i've seen.Your a good customer to let a shop build to this level.Can't wait to see finished product:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

looks killer however I dont envy whoever has to paint and body work that thing....being all one piece....it will not be easy. What are your plans for the bottom of the car? paint? powdercoat? speedliner?

absolutly insane project:thumbsup:

I'm not sure we could make this body removeable from the frame and still be able to fit all that we have and still do some of the tricks we are working on. These novas are small cars, if you were not already aware of that.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Rodger

[novanutcase]

I have been watching this car,I've seen alot of builds and this is a bad a$$ car.It would be great to get it to Columbus, Iron works work is every bit as good as any i've seen.Your a good customer to let a shop build to this level.Can't wait to see finished product:thumbsup:

I agree! When you have guys this talented it's hard to not let them loose! It would be like telling Van Gogh to paint a house in solid color! He just couldn't do it and it would be a waste of talent!!

looks killer however I dont envy whoever has to paint and body work that thing....being all one piece....it will not be easy. What are your plans for the bottom of the car? paint? powdercoat? speedliner?

absolutly insane project:thumbsup:

Right now I'm thinking powdercoat but, like everything else, that will change in the next 5 minutes!:lol:

John

[TravisB]

I'm not sure we could make this body removeable from the frame and still be able to fit all that we have and still do some of the tricks we are working on. These novas are small cars, if you were not already aware of that.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Rodger


Oh ok i was looking atthe pics and thought the firewall was built into the tubing...must have been my eyes playing tricks on me. I like the idea of it all being one piece. with all the killer fab work I think I would powder coat the bottom of the car then go in and paint everything else. ITs going ot be awesome. I really dig the new transitions you made for the hinge pillar into the firewall...that is always such and ugly area on those older cars.:thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Oh ok i was looking atthe pics and thought the firewall was built into the tubing...must have been my eyes playing tricks on me. I like the idea of it all being one piece. with all the killer fab work I think I would powder coat the bottom of the car then go in and paint everything else. ITs going ot be awesome. I really dig the new transitions you made for the hinge pillar into the firewall...that is always such and ugly area on those older cars.:thumbsup:

That's the plan so far..........:yes:

John

[novanutcase]

Got the Front UCA geometry all set up. Tubular UCA's are for mockup only. We wanted to make sure all the measurements were right on before we started CNCing the UCA's!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07024.jpg

Drivers Side UCA Pick up point.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07025.jpg

Brycen putting the headers back on! LOL!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07026.jpg

We had to figure out how we were going to get the Transaxle and diff out if they needed to be fixed so we used some Step Joints(Thanks Pauza!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07028.jpg

The guys wanted to get car off the jig and on the floor so they've been finish welding a lot of the joints on the frame. Forking it off the Jig!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07033.jpg

[novanutcase]

Rodger borrowed some wheels, since I'm a dumba$$ and I can't decide on what wheel I want, and put them on the car! Jake the wonder dog taking it out for it's maiden voyage!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07034.jpg

Whatever Sean may lack in stature(Yeah! like I'm some basketball player!!) he certainly makes up for in his fab skills. He's 5' 7"! The man is magician and the TIG is his wand! Sean standing next to the car to give you a perspective of ride height!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics5-16-07035.jpg

What do you think?

John

[TravisB]

is that ride hieght? Looks nose up? BUT......dont get me wrong...its going ot sit real good. it has a killer stance in the rear.:thumbsup:

[novanutcase]

Still need to do some adjustments since we just got it on the floor!:unibrow:

John

[syborg tt]

Whatever Sean may lack in stature(Yeah! like I'm some basketball player!!) he certainly makes up for in his fab skills. He's 5' 7"!

What's wrong with 5' 7" - not all of us picked the right parents for height or the ability to tan but that's another story.

The car looks awesome. I love the stance.

I would love to see some pics from the front end looking down the side. I am curious to see how much the front tires are tucked in.

can't wait to see it with some chrome spinner wheels on it.

[novanutcase]

What's wrong with 5' 7".

LOL!!! Nothing wrong! Just thought I'd give you a point of reference!:lol:

John

[syborg tt]

LOL!!! Nothing wrong! Just thought I'd give you a point of reference!:lol:

John


just making sure :willy:

[T Bell]

5'7" is the magic height. Now if I were not as wide as I was tall, I would be a model. Nice car too by the way. I think the way that ridge is in the front fenders gives the elusion that it is not that low. My Jeep Cherokee does the same thing in the rear. I swear it looks low in the back but when you measure it and compare it with the front, it's very close to the same.

[novanutcase]

5'7" is the magic height. Now if I were not as wide as I was tall, I would be a model. Nice car too by the way. I think the way that ridge is in the front fenders gives the elusion that it is not that low. My Jeep Cherokee does the same thing in the rear. I swear it looks low in the back but when you measure it and compare it with the front, it's very close to the same.

Actually, I think it's because it doesn't have the trunk lid on!:lol:

John

[ironworks]

Well here is a teaser pics until John can post his pics and you guys can lay off the PM's about not posting. Plus I'm gonna try this new software, thanks marty.

Rodger

[syborg tt]

Well here is a teaser pics until John can post his pics and you guys can lay off the PM's about not posting. Plus I'm gonna try this new software, thanks marty.

Rodger

Pics look awesome

ps - your welcome ( cool program isn't it )

[ironworks]

That sheetmatal brace is just a mock up for the aluminum piece we will install over the engine to tie the whol efront end togther. This project is turning out beyond what we expected.

Thanks again marty.

Rodger

[syborg tt]

That sheetmatal brace is just a mock up for the aluminum piece we will install over the engine to tie the whol efront end togther. This project is turning out beyond what we expected.

Thanks again marty.

Rodger

I can't wait to see this beast with Inner Fenders in it. It's gonna be a monster.

ps - if you can tell i really don't feel like working today.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks good guys! Your right about it turning out better then you thought!
The car looks bad a$$!:thumbsup:

[tyoneal]

Well here is a teaser pics until John can post his pics and you guys can lay off the PM's about not posting. Plus I'm gonna try this new software, thanks marty.

Rodger
================================================

Rodger:

What size are the front wheels and tires?

They look really trick.:thumbsup:

Ty

[ironworks]

17" and 18 " wheels off a 97 C5. I like the proportion of the 17's and 18's alot. Not to big on what chevy had goin as far as style, but it is better than still on the jig table.

Rodger