'66 nova project

[kevin_l]

Hey guys, been lurking for a while before I signed up and thought it's the right time to share my new project. I found this 66 chevy II a few months back and have been scraping together some coins and have placed my order for a detroit speed front clip. I have a lot more saving to do and even more work ahead of me. The clip won't be here for 4-5 weeks but I figured I'd share some pictures of the car for now.

Plans for the car consist of ls1 or ls2 backed by a t56
Mild interior
churchboy's LS headers and radiator
17 or 18's
corvette brakes
9" ford rear end 3:70 gears
Undecided on rear suspension
American autowire
Dakota digital dash
DSE mini tubs
DSE wiper motor (purchased)
Rick's stainless efi tank

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The front end I am waiting on...
http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/032031-001-lg.jpg

[U-turn]

Love the look of a patina'd pro touring car!!!!!!!

[BANKO]

Congrats Kevin on such a nice find and beginning your project. I look forward to the updates. These Chevy II's look sweet when they are low:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Welcome Kevin.:thumbsup:

I like your idea of a pro-touring car underneath a patina look. :cool:

How will the Nova be used?

[wiedemab]

It looks like a nice starting point. Keep us posted on the progress. The '66 and '67 are one of my favorites!

[kevin_l]

Love the look of a patina'd pro touring car!!!!!!!

Me too, there is just something about an original car with modern drive train and suspension. :evil:
Congrats Kevin on such a nice find and beginning your project. I look forward to the updates. These Chevy II's look sweet when they are low:
They gotta be LOW, that car you pictured is probably bagged. Mine will just be coil overs but I am hoping to tuck just a little wheel up front.
Welcome Kevin.:thumbsup:

I like your idea of a pro-touring car underneath a patina look. :cool:

How will the Nova be used?

Thanks, the plans as of now are to have a reliable fun driver. I am not building a monster motor right now, just want a 350-400ish horse ls six speed that I can rip on for a while.

It looks like a nice starting point. Keep us posted on the progress. The '66 and '67 are one of my favorites!

Will do, it's going to be slow going for a while. We just had our first kid last dec and garage time is limited!

[214Chevy]

Welcome to the board Kevin. Sweet start for a project. Great choice on the front subframe too. I'll be watching the one. :tv_happy:

[wiedemab]

We just had our first kid last dec and garage time is limited!

Congrats on the little one. We have 2 and my garage time has been extremely limited since kids --- Kids put it all in perspective though. The garage time becomes a little less important. Granted, I still get frustrated at how long it takes to get things done. Good luck on finding that balance.

[kevin_l]

Welcome to the board Kevin. Sweet start for a project. Great choice on the front subframe too. I'll be watching the one. :tv_happy:

Thanks, it took me months to decide which subframe was right for me. I wanted the dse from the start but didn't want to pay that much. After a small discount it wasn't much more than a optioned out chassiswork clip.

Congrats on the little one. We have 2 and my garage time has been extremely limited since kids --- Kids put it all in perspective though. The garage time becomes a little less important. Granted, I still get frustrated at how long it takes to get things done. Good luck on finding that balance.

I am pretty nervous about finding enough time for hobbies and family. I work shift work so that may help some. Right now, I am just saving and collecting parts for the build. Haven't had any real time since we came home from the hospital. :confused18:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Great project, can't wait to see more.

But I do have to say its going to be tough getting 300 out of that LS. You may have to leave a plug wire or two disconnected.

[kevin_l]

Great project, can't wait to see more.

But I do have to say its going to be tough getting 300 out of that LS. You may have to leave a plug wire or two disconnected.

Hey I said 350-400, I should able to leave all plug wires connected, but maybe pull 1 or 2 when the wife wants to drive :)

[Zoomin]

I want to get one of these. I'll be following along.

[cees67]

Very cool ! What's the story on the car ? Definatly not a northeast car

[waynieZ]

Nice project, it should be fun to watch it come together.

[kevin_l]

I want to get one of these. I'll be following along.
Thanks, hope I have something to show soon.

Very cool ! What's the story on the car ? Definatly not a northeast car
I was told it was a California car but haven't confirmed it. The guy I bought is from was in Indiana and he is just a nova cars/parts dealer. He didn't know much about it.

Nice project, it should be fun to watch it come together.

Cool, it will be a slow build but hope I can keep it moving forward.

[kevin_l]

Got some front stopping power coming from ebay

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[Deano9666]

Definitely a good starting point.
This DSE wiper motor, is this a slick unit ?
I'm currently working on a 67 nova also
Have a ls2/6mn in front of it
Just about have funds saved up for art Morrison frame, getting excited.
Good luck on the project, I'll be watching it close.

[tubbed69]

Kevin this is one of my favorite cars of all time.Looks like a super nice car to start with.You will be impressed with it when finished,great start.:thumbsup:

[kevin_l]

Definitely a good starting point.
This DSE wiper motor, is this a slick unit ?
I'm currently working on a 67 nova also
Have a ls2/6mn in front of it
Just about have funds saved up for art Morrison frame, getting excited.
Good luck on the project, I'll be watching it close.

The dse unit looks nice and comes with high quality parts, I don't have it installed yet so I can't say how it works. I placed my order before the price increase so I got it from summit at 375 shipped. I debated on going to a full frame but this car is solid so I am just doing the clip, and some type of rear (unsure yet) plus sub frame connectors. I like the ground clearance with a full frame though. Do you have a thread going for the 67? I'd love to check it out! I really understand saving part to part, that's what I am doing too. I find myself missing out on deals though but I really don't want any debt building a car either.

Kevin this is one of my favorite cars of all time.Looks like a super nice car to start with.You will be impressed with it when finished,great start.:thumbsup:

Thank you, it took me some time to find the "right" car. Not too many left that are mostly original. Plus I didn't want a v8 or ss car as to not upset the purist type. I often question if it was the right thing to drop that much coin on the front end but I figured it's one less thing to worry about. And I didn't want MII geometry. The only other front end I considered was the chris alston and I actually got the dse unit cheaper. :excited:


What's your guys thoughts on CCW wheels? I am looking at these LM16 in 18x9.5 and 18x11

http://www.ccwheel.com/img/wheels-display/wheels/LM16/photo.jpg

[tubbed69]

those wheels look good Kevin

[kevin_l]

those wheels look good Kevin

I think so too, the only thing I am not crazy about is the fact that their wheel faces run 15.4" no matter what size the wheel is. That means I'd have 1.8" tall lip for an 18" wheel.

example of a 18" ccw

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt224/vdubbjoe/e92aef12.jpg

[tubbed69]

I think so too, the only thing I am not crazy about is the fact that their wheel faces run 15.4" no matter what size the wheel is. That means I'd have 1.8" tall lip for an 18" wheel.

example of a 18" ccw

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt224/vdubbjoe/e92aef12.jpg

that may not look real good if you go 17" or bigger,too much lip

[kevin_l]

that may not look real good if you go 17" or bigger,too much lip

Yeah, I have to run 18's with the z51 brakes.

[Payton King]

I like them but you need to give CCW a call. Do not think they will clear your brakes. The "Classics" that they make, I believe, will clear brakes if you are going to stay with the ones pictured and have the same look. If you go with a big brake package like Wilwood, etc, the Classics will not work either.

[1965_SS]

Nice build you have going there, but I'd pass on those rims. I don't think you will like that smaller inner section and how it looks on your car.

[kevin_l]

I like them but you need to give CCW a call. Do not think they will clear your brakes. The "Classics" that they make, I believe, will clear brakes if you are going to stay with the ones pictured and have the same look. If you go with a big brake package like Wilwood, etc, the Classics will not work either.

I talked to John there are few days ago and he said the 18's will clear. He said these wheels fit on the c6 cars so brake clearance would be the same on mine.

Nice build you have going there, but I'd pass on those rims. I don't think you will like that smaller inner section and how it looks on your car.

The only other 18's I found that are in my budget, that I think would work on the car are vintage wheel works v40. I haven't found many companies that make 18x9.5 and 18x11

[Payton King]

Not sure if you have seen these or like the style, but I think they are about $1400 a set made to your specs and color.

http://www.forgestar.com/v2/wheelsf14.php

[SBDave]

Wish I would have considered these when I bought wheels for my car... http://www.team3wheels.com/lt_iii.html

I dig your plans though

Dave

[kevin_l]

Not sure if you have seen these or like the style, but I think they are about $1400 a set made to your specs and color.

http://www.forgestar.com/v2/wheelsf14.php

These are cool, but I really wanted the 3 piece wheels. 1400 is a bargain!

Wish I would have considered these when I bought wheels for my car... http://www.team3wheels.com/lt_iii.html

I dig your plans though

Dave

Thanks, I am not sure these will fit the look I am after.

[Deano9666]

I will definitely start a thread Kevin , if my car was as sound as yours looks, I would go clip and connectors as well.
I'll check out the DSE unit thanks
Have fun building !!!

[kevin_l]

Well, I bucked up and placed an order for the dse quadralink, mini tubs, subframe connectors and their ford 9" housing with axles. They told me the front end is about 2-3 weeks out. Really looking forward to starting this build but the wife is seeing how much money I've dropped already this year is is starting to get nervous already. :waveflag:

http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/041707-001-lg.jpg

[tubbed69]

Well, I bucked up and placed an order for the dse quadralink, mini tubs, subframe connectors and their ford 9" housing with axles. They told me the front end is about 2-3 weeks out. Really looking forward to starting this build but the wife is seeing how much money I've dropped already this year is is starting to get nervous already. :waveflag:

http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/041707-001-lg.jpg

Hide all receipts from the wife,lol.You are building a very nice car and I think DSE parts are the way to go:G-Dub: :ups:

[kevin_l]

Hide all receipts from the wife,lol.You are building a very nice car and I think DSE parts are the way to go:G-Dub: :ups:

Heck, she's pretty cool with it really but she does get some sticker shock now and then. Haha. This build will probably take me 3 years with the new born girl here. But some things are worth the wait. I tried to make smart choices, do it once right the first time and buy quality parts. The dse stuff is pricey but when comparing apples to apple I think their priced closer to they're competitors than people think

[tubbed69]

Heck, she's pretty cool with it really but she does get some sticker shock now and then. Haha. This build will probably take me 3 years with the new born girl here. But some things are worth the wait. I tried to make smart choices, do it once right the first time and buy quality parts. The dse stuff is pricey but when comparing apples to apple I think their priced closer to they're competitors than people think

It's worth the wait I am going on my 3rd and hopefully final year on mine to and wife is very cool about the car stuff to,just not crazy about the roll bar I just installed.

[wiedemab]

Nice! I don't think you will regret the DSE purchase. I'll be running all of their stuff on my '67. I'm still in the figuring out how many body panels I need to replace (pretty much all of them)... You shouldn't be spending as much time on that since your car looks to be pretty solid.

Keep the updates coming!

[kevin_l]

It's worth the wait I am going on my 3rd and hopefully final year on mine to and wife is very cool about the car stuff to,just not crazy about the roll bar I just installed.

I have been debating a 6 point cage myself. Just something simple and clean. I'd like to keep the interior looking mostly stock with a touch of race car :D

Nice! I don't think you will regret the DSE purchase. I'll be running all of their stuff on my '67. I'm still in the figuring out how many body panels I need to replace (pretty much all of them)... You shouldn't be spending as much time on that since your car looks to be pretty solid.

Keep the updates coming!

I'll do my best to keep you guys coming back! I'm sure it will be slow as money allows. I wanted DSE form the start but was considering cheaper options. I felt like I'd be settling if I cheaped out on something else. Then I'd always wonder what it could have been like. My biggest fear was spending 7500 on cheaper stuff and hating it, I'd rather spend 12k and know it's going to be awesome.

My car is pretty solid but it does have some bad spots. I paid too much for it but I was having a really difficult time finding a mostly unmolested Chevy II.

[wiedemab]

My car is pretty solid but it does have some bad spots. I paid too much for it but I was having a really difficult time finding a mostly unmolested Chevy II.

I struggled with the same problem. I ended up finding a rusty (what appears to be an old worn out drag car) for cheap and just replacing everything. The only nice thing is that most of its sins were visible, so I knew what I was getting. I have the benefit of my Dad having a really solid mostly stock car that I can take measurements off of if I need to.

[kevin_l]

I struggled with the same problem. I ended up finding a rusty (what appears to be an old worn out drag car) for cheap and just replacing everything. The only nice thing is that most of its sins were visible, so I knew what I was getting. I have the benefit of my Dad having a really solid mostly stock car that I can take measurements off of if I need to.

That's a big plus having a car to measure from. I wanted mostly original stock and worn paint for the "look" I am after. Someday down the road I may paint the car, it drives my wife crazy that I don't want to paint it. Especially since I know how to do paint and body work and still have all the tools. :wacko:

On I side note I did place an order for the dse ford 9" housing and axles today. So more waiting.... :ups:

[syborg tt]

Heck, she's pretty cool with it really but she does get some sticker shock now and then. Haha. This build will probably take me 3 years with the new born girl here. But some things are worth the wait. I tried to make smart choices, do it once right the first time and buy quality parts. The dse stuff is pricey but when comparing apples to apple I think their priced closer to they're competitors than people think

Ding Ding Ding we have a winner this is exactly how you build a vehicle.

You are making some great choices on this project. I can't wait to see it transform and her is a tip that will allow you to spend more time in the garage. Get a baby swing and hang it from the ceiling so she can be out in the garage with you and give your wife some free time which will allow you to work on your car.

ps for now hang a chain with a hook so you can just put her in the baby seat and every so often give it a push and you will be amazed how happy she will be.

[kevin_l]

Ding Ding Ding we have a winner this is exactly how you build a vehicle.

You are making some great choices on this project. I can't wait to see it transform and her is a tip that will allow you to spend more time in the garage. Get a baby swing and hang it from the ceiling so she can be out in the garage with you and give your wife some free time which will allow you to work on your car.

ps for now hang a chain with a hook so you can just put her in the baby seat and every so often give it a push and you will be amazed how happy she will be.

Thanks, I may just have to find a swing for the garage. At least before we get into this Missouri summer!

[syborg tt]

Thanks, I may just have to find a swing for the garage. At least before we get into this Missouri summer!

Your welcome. Trust me you will be amazed how great it works.

[kevin_l]

Your welcome. Trust me you will be amazed how great it works.

I told the wife about your idea and she's on board too! :idea:

[syborg tt]

I told the wife about your idea and she's on board too! :idea:

Of course she is it gives her free time.

Happy Wife - Happy Life

[kevin_l]

New update with pretty new parts :)

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[wiedemab]

That is a thing of beauty!!!

[kevin_l]

That is a thing of beauty!!!

Sure is, I keep going out in the garage to drool over the craftsmanship and quality of the welds.

[E.rodz]

I love the car and the idea of leaving the patina on it. however if you go with that look the wheels will not look right if your going with the old weathered look shiny wheels just look odd. or you could just plati dip the wheels to hide the shiny if you decide to paint it later you can just spray it off and your shiny is back. just my 2 c worth of input I like what you have so far keep up the great work!

[kevin_l]

More goodies delivered today.


DSE ford 9" with quadralink brackets narrowed to 52 1/4" and moser engineering 31 spline axles
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[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome. Those inner fender panels are very nice. Wish I could tig weld like that.

[kevin_l]

Awesome. Those inner fender panels are very nice. Wish I could tig weld like that.

Me too! I am dying to get going on this project but I am waiting to get the car into the body shop to have the right rear rail pulled. It is bent a little and I don't want to weld in the mini tubs or start on the 4 link until I know it's straight.

[kevin_l]

Well, the front brakes I got from ebay have the wrong brackets ( they sent me the base model brackets instead of the z51) :mad: so I am put in a position to make a choice here. These z51 rotors minimum wheel diameter is 18" however the brackets I have is for the base rotors which min. wheel diameter is 17" So I could buy the right brackets and run 18's or I could by the smaller rotors that match my brackets and run 17's

I am planning on having the car sit low and I think I could pull of 18's with no problem but I am really having a hard time making a decision. :headscratch:

[byndbad914]

think about what the tire size it you want to run as what I found is that 17s tend to have a little more sidewall and the overall diameter tends to be the same between 17s and 18s. If tire diam is the same in the widths you are looking to run, then go with 18s and run larger brakes. If you can save an inch on overall diameter, then the car would be 1/2" lower and maybe it is worth it to run 17s for that.

I like the look of more sidewall on older cars but by the time I really weighed all the tire options, I chose 18s as there is a larger selection in that wheel size and overall diameters were basically the same in the widths I was considering. In full slick options, there were only two 17" options and ELEVEN 18" options. Even in aftermarket street performance tires you will find a wider selection of 18s v. 17s.

For example, I was looking at 295 fronts and 335 rears. In Hoosier Radials, the tire diameter of the 17s and 18s are exactly the same in those widths, they just have a 35 series 17 and 30 series 18. So overall ride height and inner fenderwell clearance is identical so I went with 18s to clear massive brakes.

Unless you have a serious preference for the taller sidewall look of the 17s, I would run 18s. Oh, and if you change your mind, you will have more luck selling off 18s than 17s for all the reasons I stated above.

[syborg tt]

17's will be less expensive but not my much. However it is getting harder and harder to find 17's

I would stick with the 18's plus is anyone really going to notice your car is 1/2" closer to the ground.

[kevin_l]

Main reason I am questioning 17's vs 18's is 100% looks. These are small cars and I feel that 18's may look mispositioned. Either way I am going to run the same diameter and width tire. So yes the 17's would have more sidewall.



Side note, 4 link kit showed up today, I guess someday I'll have to start installing these parts I've been collecting but convincing the wife and a 4 month old that I should be working on the car hasn't been going so well.... :)

Also, the car is headed to the body shop tomorrow to have the right rear uni-rail straightened before I start the 4 link and mini tub install.

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[Musclerodz]

here is my old nova with 17' and 18's. The smaller wheel openings do make it difficult to run larger diameter wheels on these cars without surgery.

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/553590_458409514199859_1303706884_n.jpg

[kevin_l]

[QUOTE=Musclerodz;550530]here is my old nova with 17' and 18's. The smaller wheel openings do make it difficult to run larger diameter wheels on these cars without surgery.


I do like the way your 17/18 combo looks, thanks for posting.

[syborg tt]

Hey Kevin,

Just thought I would share the link to this one.

ps - don't make yours to perfect like this one. Just make the engine bay look like this

http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/ebay-find-goodguys-muscle-machine-finalist-1967-nova/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ebay-find-goodguys-muscle-machine-finalist-1967-nova

http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2014/04/1967-Chevy-II-Nova-Pro-Touring.jpg

http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2014/04/1967-Chevy-II-Nova-Pro-Touring-LS7.jpg

[kevin_l]

Hey Kevin,

Just thought I would share the link to this one.

ps - don't make yours to perfect like this one. Just make the engine bay look like this



That car is beautiful, I had it as my desktop background at work for a while. I really like those forgelines but they're way out of my budget. I know I dropped some serious coin on the suspension and it seems this would be another super high dollar build, but the rest of the car will be fairly budget friendly. To me, the suspension is where I didn't want to cheap out. You can't upgrade these clips, what you buy is what you get, where the motor and other items can always be upgraded down the road. Thanks for all the feedback guys, Hope I can have some in process build pictures soon just waiting for life to settle back down a little and see if I can scrape up some free time.

[kevin_l]

Went and checked out the nova in the body shop today and to pay my bill. The trunk gap that was bad is now looking much better and they told me the right rail was push forward, up and out to the side, so I am really glad I decided to let them pull it before the 4 link install. Plus now the body gaps look better too. They only charged me $240 and that includes setup and measuring. They checked the entire car from the firewall back. :thumbsup:

I'll post some before and after trunk gap pictures when I get the car back.

[wiedemab]

Just curious, did they have a frame spec. manual for the car? Dad thinks he still has one, but we need to dig it out.

If they do have one, see if they will let you scan it! I'd love to have a copy.

Keep up the good work.

[kevin_l]

Just curious, did they have a frame spec. manual for the car? Dad thinks he still has one, but we need to dig it out.

If they do have one, see if they will let you scan it! I'd love to have a copy.

Keep up the good work.

They did not have any specs, they just measured for square. I appreciate the offer but the car is already off their rack at this point.

[wiedemab]

Good deal. I need to dig out the specs anyway - - I'll need them for my car to verify it's going back together correctly. I'll start a build thread at some point, but it will only retain the factory inner structure and all other panels will be replaced (ie: Huge rusty mess!).

I'm really loving that the Chevy II's are starting to get some more attention.

[kevin_l]

FINALLY got to work on the car a little today. Dad came over to lend a hand and we got the front end swap accomplished in a few hours. We had to elongate the holes on the car to fit the subframe, but it worked out ok.

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[syborg tt]

Looks Beautiful !!

[kevin_l]

Looks Beautiful !!

Thank you, I hope to start the 4 link and mini tubs soon. Stay tuned for updates.

[kevin_l]

Some more updates.... Not much left of the old car now. :eek:

Finished pulling the interior, removed the stock rear end and leafs, got the rear seat braces drilled and pulled. Also had to drill and remove the stock pinion snubber, the bump stops and began drilling the transport tie downs when the drill stripped out its gears. :mad:

Mocked up the sway bar bracket and inner frame rail sections.
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[tubbed69]

Nice work Kevin,killer parts to work with:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I love the progress. Keep posting pics

[kevin_l]

Nice work Kevin,killer parts to work with:thumbsup:

I love the progress. Keep posting pics


Thanks guys, I've been lucky to sneak out in the garage quite a bit lately. I am itching to get the rear end under this thing. Now I really need to nail down some wheel choices...

[syborg tt]

Thanks guys, I've been lucky to sneak out in the garage quite a bit lately. I am itching to get the rear end under this thing. Now I really need to nail down some wheel choices...

Keep the wheels simple and if your looking for a custom set that not that expensive look at Billet Specialties Forged series you can get a really nice wheel for not a lot of money. Plus you can get custom backspacing.

[kevin_l]

Keep the wheels simple and if your looking for a custom set that not that expensive look at Billet Specialties Forged series you can get a really nice wheel for not a lot of money. Plus you can get custom backspacing.

I am running into most "cheaper" brands don't sell a 9.5" and 11" wide wheels. They go from 9,10,12" wheels. I am probably going to end up with either vintage wheel works v40,v45's or a CCW wheel.

[kevin_l]

Anyone else struggle with the dse instructions and templates. They want to reference all their measurements off pinch welds. At least my car is all stock metal, but I am really stressing about making sure the 4 link brackets are dead nuts, and depending on what measurement spot I use makes a difference whether it's on or not. Also, they want to reference from my old axle center line, which I marked at ride height per instructions however my car was gutted out so, my ride height is different than stock. Maybe I am worrying too much, this is my first suspension job and I want to make it right, but with adjustable links should have some margin for error???? :underchair:

[syborg tt]

Yep there instruction kinda suck. But they do mark some incredible parts.

[kevin_l]

New C6 brakes from Kore3 are on there way. New black c6 calipers, hardware, 9" brackets and parking brake. DBA slotted 325mm rotors front and rear. Can't wait, Tobin was great to work with and is highly recommended.

:ups:

[kevin_l]

http://image.gmhightechperformance.com/f/gm-high-tech-performance-magazine/sti-killer-on-track/35209118/sti-killer-weld-racing-rt-s-wheels-gmhtp.jpg

I placed an order for these weld s71 wheels in 18x9.5 and 18x11. I really struggled picking out wheels. I am still not 100% on these but I got a good deal, just spent too much on suspension and didn't want to drop more on forgelines. Just hope these don't look too drag racey which I know welds tend to do.

[syborg tt]

After doing the power tour last week. Less is better and I think these wheels will look great.

[kevin_l]

After doing the power tour last week. Less is better and I think these wheels will look great.

Thanks man, I've owned a ton of vehicles and not once have I been able to pick out wheels. I really do want some forgeline or hre's but it's just not in the budget at this time. I just hope I got the backspace right. :newbie:



Pretty quiet in here but I'll keep posting updates.

Got the sway bar mount welded in before running out of gas on the mig.
Also, rough cut out the wheel tubs getting ready to make some extra room.

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[214Chevy]

I agree also...wheels will look great. Wheels and paint are two of the hardest decisions and conclusions to come to.

[syborg tt]

Pretty quiet in here but I'll keep posting updates.

Not to worry people are watching you and I am not talking about the government either.

[srh3trinity]

Those wheels are perfect. I have already bought 19 inch tires for my project, but I am tempted to sell them off and go back to an 18 and buy some of these Welds because I think the whole lineup is cool and they are probably a pretty tough wheel.

[kevin_l]

I agree also...wheels will look great. Wheels and paint are two of the hardest decisions and conclusions to come to.

That's the most true statement on this thread! I am a indecisive person anyways. So I'll spend the next 4 weeks second guessing my choice. Lucky for me, I am not painting the car anytime in the near future.

Not to worry people are watching you and I am not talking about the government either.

Ahh... I have my foil hat on, so they can't read my thoughts. Of course now they know about my hat... :innocent:

Those wheels are perfect. I have already bought 19 inch tires for my project, but I am tempted to sell them off and go back to an 18 and buy some of these Welds because I think the whole lineup is cool and they are probably a pretty tough wheel.

Thanks man, all the positive feed back makes me feel better about my decision. Hopefully they hurry up and get here before I can change my mind again!



Kore3 presents came today! Let me tell you Tobin is the BEST around. Everything was packaged nice, he has a wealth of knowledge to share and won't steer anyone in the wrong direction.

Mocked up the 325mm DBA slotted front rotors and c6 calipers.
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Check out the machine work on these backing plates. I went to school for CNC and ran CNC for a number of years and still love to see the manufacturing process.
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[kevin_l]

Thanks to my brother helping the last few days, we made some pretty good progress.

Dp90 on axle housing and in misc parts that won't be accessible once installed.
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Torque boxes and lower brackets installed.
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Narrowed the passenger frame rail for mini tubs
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Flange fabbed and welded in front and rear
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Ready to plug weld
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Inner rail plug welded and tacked into place
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Tub installed
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[kevin_l]

The quadralink install is mostly complete aside from cleaning up a few welds.

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[Jay Hilliard]

You are doing a great job Kevin and are almost there. Keep the pics coming.
Are you going to paint or use some type of coating on the floor pan?

[Sieg]

Nice work Kevin.......especially for being a member of the jackstand infantry. That's a lot of core exercise! :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Hey Kevin, just went through your whole thread. I'm loving it. That's going to be one nice ride! Timeless body style.

[kevin_l]

You are doing a great job Kevin and are almost there. Keep the pics coming.
Are you going to paint or use some type of coating on the floor pan?

Thanks, I can't wait to have it on the ground again! I am planning on cleaning up the floors top and bottom, d90lf primer, then some matte top coat.


Nice work Kevin.......especially for being a member of the jackstand infantry. That's a lot of core exercise! :thumbsup:
Ha, yeah situps are inevitable when building cars on jackstands.

Hey Kevin, just went through your whole thread. I'm loving it. That's going to be one nice ride! Timeless body style.

Thank you, I can't wait but reality is that it will be a few years before I find out how it drives.

[syborg tt]

It's really coming together and I can't wait to see it on the ground

[kevin_l]

It's really coming together and I can't wait to see it on the ground

You and me both! I need some reassurance that I installed the 4 link right, :drowninga:

Driver side rail is narrowed and welded, also drivers mini tub is tacked in, just need to finish about 40 spot welds, and grind for a few days. Then it's ready to get off those jack stands for a while!

[syborg tt]

You and me both! I need some reassurance that I installed the 4 link right, :drowninga:

Driver side rail is narrowed and welded, also drivers mini tub is tacked in, just need to finish about 40 spot welds, and grind for a few days. Then it's ready to get off those jack stands for a while!

that is awesome your getting closer

[67XR7]

Wish I would have considered these when I bought wheels for my car... http://www.team3wheels.com/lt_iii.html

I dig your plans though

Dave

those are my go- to wheel if my car budget doesnt work out quite right, yeah I said budget :lmao:

Team III is close to me and offers a lot of custom machining to help brakes fit, etc. so that makes them attractive for a "budget" wheel.

[kevin_l]

those are my go- to wheel if my car budget doesnt work out quite right, yeah I said budget :lmao:

Team III is close to me and offers a lot of custom machining to help brakes fit, etc. so that makes them attractive for a "budget" wheel.

Damn, now I like those too!....





Pickup up a cheapo sandblaster from tractor supply today, here's the progress.

Before and after: Cell phone pics, too dirty to get the good camera out.

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[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice Kevin. It cleaned it up great. What model did you get? I may have to pick up one.

[syborg tt]

uhm - did you do that in your garage ???

[kevin_l]

Very nice Kevin. It cleaned it up great. What model did you get? I may have to pick up one.

Thanks, it's the job smart 20 gal pressure tank. It was only 139.99

uhm - did you do that in your garage ???

Yeah, no other choice. Sweeps up ok plus that way I can screen and reuse the media. I know it's not ideal but neither is working under jackstands haha

[syborg tt]

Yeah, no other choice. Sweeps up ok plus that way I can screen and reuse the media. I know it's not ideal but neither is working under jackstands haha


That's is true - Nice work brother

[kevin_l]

That's is true - Nice work brother

Thanks, I feel much better about the finish the sand blaster leaves verses just wire wheel or grinding did. There is some light pitting the grinder just couldn't reach. I'll sleep better knowing that rust is pretty much gone now.

[tubbed69]

Kevin your work looks great and that metal looks like new.

[kevin_l]

Kevin your work looks great and that metal looks like new.

Thanks man I only have about 25% done, need to find time to finish. Then more time to clean the media out of the garage before I can prime the floors.

[kevin_l]

Had a late night, finished blasting the rust from the bottom of the floor pan. Cleaned up the garage and sprayed a coat of epoxy primer, it was only taking a few days of this humid Missouri summer before lite surface rust was settling in, so I wanted to hurry and get that bare metal covered.

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[wiedemab]

Looks great! You'll be finding sand for years to come in your garage!!! I can wear a complete suit, helmet, mask, booties (ie: space man suit!) and I'll still find sand in my wallet!

[kevin_l]

Looks great! You'll be finding sand for years to come in your garage!!! I can wear a complete suit, helmet, mask, booties (ie: space man suit!) and I'll still find sand in my wallet!

Yup, I had a tyvek suit, respirator, safety glasses, ear plugs, and a blasting hood and still had sand where it didn't belong. As far as the garage goes, the sand can blend in with the fiber glass, body filler and paint dust from the last few projects haha. I am sure my neighbors love when I sweep the floor with a gas leaf blower!

I can't wait to get the axle under the car, mount the tires and wheels and ditch the jack stands, even it's only for a little while!

[kevin_l]

Fun stuff, mock up :)

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[syborg tt]

Awesome !!

[kevin_l]

Awesome !!

Thanks man, I appreciate all the encouragement. It really helps keep me motivated when people comment on my builds. Here's the rest of todays progress. Got the rear end mounted and brakes mocked up. Lowered the car down to see ride height but my jack stands don't go down low enough.

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[wiedemab]

Ummmmm - -Super Jealous right now!!!

[syborg tt]

Ummmmm - -Super Jealous right now!!!

Ditto - I love this car

[kevin_l]

Ummmmm - -Super Jealous right now!!!

Ditto - I love this car

What can I say... That means a lot coming from you guys. :thankyou:

[HWY Nova]

Almost a roller!


--Eric

[kevin_l]

Almost a roller!


--Eric

Guess what?


And with some 2010 camaro wheels for mock up.... She rolls! :)

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[wiedemab]

Hell Yeah!

[HWY Nova]

Hell Yeah!

And Brandon knows what he's talking about!!!!



--Eric

[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome Kevin. You are doing a great job.

[kevin_l]

Hell Yeah!

And Brandon knows what he's talking about!!!!

--Eric

Awesome Kevin. You are doing a great job.

Thanks Guys, it felt pretty awesome pulling those jack stands. Even if it is temporary.

[Rick D]

Wow that looks great Kevin!!! Nothing like getting it on the ground!!

[kevin_l]

Wow that looks great Kevin!!! Nothing like getting it on the ground!!

It was a great feeling, now I need the overtime to pick up again so I can buy a motor and trans!

[kevin_l]

Test fitting the weld s71 18x11's. Still waiting on the fronts. Should be here in a few days.

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[Windsor GTO]

Question do the welds take a 5/8" stud or only 1/2" studs? I really want 20x15 on my car.

[kevin_l]

Question do the welds take a 5/8" stud or only 1/2" studs? I really want 20x15 on my car.

Mine are 1/2" studs. I am sure they could offer you a wheel that works for 5/8" If you hurry they are offering a $100 per wheel rebate on 18's and 20's

[syborg tt]

Those wheels are going to look very nice on the car.

[HWY Nova]

They sure fit nice!


--Eric

[wiedemab]

If you hurry they are offering a $100 per wheel rebate on 18's and 20's

I may end up with these same wheels -- (call me a copycat). Not sure I need them quite yet though. I'll have to see how the budget goes, but I'm trying to spend as much as possible on the stuff that is not easily changed later!

The wheels look awesome! Keep me posted on the fitment etc.. I may pick your brain before ordering mine.

[kevin_l]

Those wheels are going to look very nice on the car.

Thanks man, I was really nervous about fit and appearance. I am pretty shocked I didn't cancel or change the order but I am happy with them.
They sure fit nice!


--Eric

Thanks, I should have waited until the rear end was under the car to measure but I mocked it in with jackstands and just measured that way. Dse recommends back spacing so it wasn't a complete shot in the dark as to what fits but I did adjusts them to my needs.

I may end up with these same wheels -- (call me a copycat). Not sure I need them quite yet though. I'll have to see how the budget goes, but I'm trying to spend as much as possible on the stuff that is not easily changed later!

The wheels look awesome! Keep me posted on the fitment etc.. I may pick your brain before ordering mine.

Heck, that's what build threads are all about. We all see what others are doing, what works and doesn't and put our own spin on what we see. I'd be honored to sway or influence someone's build. Let me get some tires on these before I say the backspace is right of not. I ordered mine with more backspace than what dse suggested. I can always run a small spacer if needed.

As far as the idea on spending money on quality more permanent parts, is exactly my build strategy too.

[Regal454]

Kevin,

The wheels looks awesome mocked up on the car!! Glad to hear you are keeping them. I can't wait to receive my RTS's...should have them any day now.

You planning on running a 315 rear tire?

[kevin_l]

Kevin,

The wheels looks awesome mocked up on the car!! Glad to hear you are keeping them. I can't wait to receive my RTS's...should have them any day now.

You planning on running a 315 rear tire?

Thanks!
I am still looking for tires, I am planning on a 315's but tire selection is pretty weak.

[kevin_l]

Tires are gonna have to wait, just placed a deposit on a ls1 t56 lift out from a 2002 slp SS camaro with 43K miles. It's still in the car so I got to listen and run in through the gears. I should be picking it up next week!

[Gas Huffer]

cool car I like the concept can't wait to see it rolling

[Redliner]

Kevin I'm in Australia & have an attachment to a Chevy Nova that goes back to watching an imported one race here against Mustangs when I was a teenager. I'd guess that might have been one of the only ones "Down Under". Now at 65 I'm getting warm fuzzies watching your build. I'm amazed by the add on parts you can get for it. We have nothing like that here in Oz even for old cars made here. Seeing the quality of your add ons ensures me you are in fact building a car that will be every bit a Super Muscle car of Barry White standard. What do you intend doing with this toy when it's finished? Keep working & posting the pics as I'll be salivating!

[kevin_l]

cool car I like the concept can't wait to see it rolling

Thank you, I am pretty anxious myself!

Kevin I'm in Australia & have an attachment to a Chevy Nova that goes back to watching an imported one race here against Mustangs when I was a teenager. I'd guess that might have been one of the only ones "Down Under". Now at 65 I'm getting warm fuzzies watching your build. I'm amazed by the add on parts you can get for it. We have nothing like that here in Oz even for old cars made here. Seeing the quality of your add ons ensures me you are in fact building a car that will be every bit a Super Muscle car of Barry White standard. What do you intend doing with this toy when it's finished? Keep working & posting the pics as I'll be salivating!

I truly appreciate your kind words, Sometimes posting updates and pictures can be time consuming but knowing someone like you is getting enjoyment out of it makes it all worth while. I hope my build keeps you reeled in and maybe sooner or later I can post some videos of the engine running and maybe a burnout or two. :lol:

Today's update.
43,000 mile ls1 5.7l t56 transmission. Removed from a 2002 SS SLP camaro. The donor car sat in a hay barn for over a year wrecked which enplanes the dust. I already pulled the wiring and emissions junk, just waiting for a buddy to help off load it. Then I get to see how much floor pan modification is required.

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[tubbed69]

That's a nice engine and trans,you will be happy with that in there:thumbsup:

[HBRod]

This is such a cool build. Do like this vintage Nova best and they look great in Pro-Touring style. Definitely agree with your plan to spend the money on what is really hard to change later like suspension. Interesting wheel choice, so it will be interesting to see them with the rubber on them. I sure hope that the bs is correct.

Good luck on a successful build.

Rod

[kevin_l]

That's a nice engine and trans,you will be happy with that in there:thumbsup:
Ah.. I hope you're right! I am jealous of all the crate ls3 builds around here, but this old ls1 should suit the build fine.

This is such a cool build. Do like this vintage Nova best and they look great in Pro-Touring style. Definitely agree with your plan to spend the money on what is really hard to change later like suspension. Interesting wheel choice, so it will be interesting to see them with the rubber on them. I sure hope that the bs is correct.

Good luck on a successful build.

Rod

Not a fan of the wheels? They weren't my first choice either but these were pretty much the only "custom" backspace wheels I could fit into the budget with the widths I needed. I am anxious to see some rubber on them too.


Brother came over, we removed the trans in order to test fit the motor. I need some weight in the car before I weld in the subframe connectors. And I can't mock the trans in until the subframe connectors are installed.

Test fitting the motor 1st time.
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[HBRod]

With the 1st trial fit of the engine I was wondering what you found for headers to fit your new front chassis? New suspension looks good. Engine position looks about right in the pictures. But it does look like space for headers will be at a premium. I'm sure that DSE has headers available but don't know if they're the only choice. But looks good to see you this far along.

Rod

[kevin_l]

With the 1st trial fit of the engine I was wondering what you found for headers to fit your new front chassis? New suspension looks good. Engine position looks about right in the pictures. But it does look like space for headers will be at a premium. I'm sure that DSE has headers available but don't know if they're the only choice. But looks good to see you this far along.

Rod

It's a tight fit for sure! Dse must have designed this with weight position in mind. The motor is as close to the firewall as it could be. Dse headers run $2300. I wouldn't have even bought this front end if that was the only option. I was told by church boys racing that their stainless headers will clear this subframe. Their headers are only $660. I really really hope they fit but until the bank account recovers some I won't know for sure. The way I see it I can mod the church boys headers if required and still be money ahead.

[HBRod]

Boy that does sound good. I agree that the DSE headers are pricey, but they do provide a quality product, which is better than some companies that charge a lot for their product and the quality is less than satisfactory.

Will you be having AC? I see that you were able to keep front drive system and accessories from your donor vehicle which is great for a cost savings. But didn't see AC compressor/belt on the engine.,
Rod

[kevin_l]

Boy that does sound good. I agree that the DSE headers are pricey, but they do provide a quality product, which is better than some companies that charge a lot for their product and the quality is less than satisfactory.

Will you be having AC? I see that you were able to keep front drive system and accessories from your donor vehicle which is great for a cost savings. But didn't see AC compressor/belt on the engine.,
Rod

Factory compressor didn't clear. I believe the Sanderson compressor from vintage air is smaller. I hoping it will clear otherwise no a/c for the time being.



Edit: I just looked up the vintage air low mount. It's not going to clear either. There are a few companies that make a high mount, so I'll have to do some research to see what works with my oe belt drive

[Rick D]

Looking good Kevin!! I myself like the wheels you are running!!!

[wiedemab]

It's a tight fit for sure! Dse must have designed this with weight position in mind. The motor is as close to the firewall as it could be. Dse headers run $2300. I wouldn't have even bought this front end if that was the only option. I was told by church boys racing that their stainless headers will clear this subframe. Their headers are only $660. I really really hope they fit but until the bank account recovers some I won't know for sure. The way I see it I can mod the church boys headers if required and still be money ahead.

I have heard anecdotally from several people that the Church Brothers will fit. I've specifically asked them, but they won't officially confirm or deny which tells me that they haven't fit them up themselves.

Other than that, about the tightest fitting header (full length) that I could find for another project that I built was Model A or 32 Ford header -- -that was for a SBC, but I'm sure there are options for LS for those cars, you might be able to check that out.

The other option that I was looking at was a mid-length header from these guys.

http://ultimateheaders.com/

I'm not for certain that they will fit though either.

[kevin_l]

Looking good Kevin!! I myself like the wheels you are running!!!

Thanks man!

I have heard anecdotally from several people that the Church Brothers will fit. I've specifically asked them, but they won't officially confirm or deny which tells me that they haven't fit them up themselves.

Other than that, about the tightest fitting header (full length) that I could find for another project that I built was Model A or 32 Ford header -- -that was for a SBC, but I'm sure there are options for LS for those cars, you might be able to check that out.

The other option that I was looking at was a mid-length header from these guys.

http://ultimateheaders.com/

I'm not for certain that they will fit though either.

Church boys told me on 3 occasions that the mid length headers will fit the dse subframe. Once on the boards, once in an email and once on the phone. But like you I've never seen it done or even heard of anyone doing it. My plan is to order a set and cross my fingers. If they are close I don't mind modifying them to an extent. I am concerned with frame clearance and steering shaft interference. I guess time will tell. I am not scared to be the guinea pig. :confused59:

[kevin_l]

Not really a flashy or cool update but the detail work must go on! I decided to finish the work at the back of the car before starting work on the motor swap. I just don't do well with too many irons in the fire.

So in the past few weeks I've been mainly focusing on my daughter, she's now 8 months old today and she brings more fun and enjoyment to life everyday. But after bed time, I get a hour here and there to make some progress on the ol' car.

First pic, the important stuff in life.
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These are some pictures of modifying the rear seat-back brackets and boxes for the dse mini tubs and quadralink

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Started on the trunk hinge supports, I decided to just make these both from scratch, the dse instructions state to modify the passenger side mount but I really didn't make since to me what they wanted so I just made a new one.

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Lastly for this update, I began working on some rust repair. I got very luck with this car, Besides these two spots I have to replace part of the tulip panel right at the back glass.

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[syborg tt]

Great post and the picture of your Daughter is the best pic in this thread. Be careful they grow up fast and then they start liking boys and even want to date them. Ask me how I know .....

btw the car looks great.

[kevin_l]

Great post and the picture of your Daughter is the best pic in this thread. Be careful they grow up fast and then they start liking boys and even want to date them. Ask me how I know .....

btw the car looks great.

Hey don't rush it, she can't even say "boy" right now haha! I know what you mean though, these 8 months have flown by and it's picking up speed. Each day she does something new and each day she is more and more fun to be around, I trying not to think about the dating and drama that is without a doubt, down the road. I am still in my bubble. I like it in here, it's nice and worry free. :EmoteClueless:

[syborg tt]

Hey don't rush it, she can't even say "boy" right now haha! I know what you mean though, these 8 months have flown by and it's picking up speed. Each day she does something new and each day she is more and more fun to be around, I trying not to think about the dating and drama that is without a doubt, down the road. I am still in my bubble. I like it in here, it's nice and worry free. :EmoteClueless:

It's a good place to be and if your lucky you may get another 10 or 12 years. But after that the Boys start looking at them and then it starts........

[kevin_l]

Still chipping away at the to do list. Got the floor cut fr subframe connectors, and mocked them in. Didn't get any further tonight because my welding cylinder is empty.

Here's how I have the car sitting with weight on the suspension. Motor is in for added weight too.
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Floor pan cut for the pass through
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Floor pan cut to expose the torque box so the connector can be welded to it.
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Test fitting
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[HBRod]

Looks like great progress. Bummer about running out of the gas when you're ready to weld in the connectors. Just like when I use to barbecue and ran out before finishing cooking the meat. Bought an extra cylinder for the BBQ but I can understand not doing that for the welder. Keep up the good work with the great picture posts.

Rod

[kevin_l]

Looks like great progress. Bummer about running out of the gas when you're ready to weld in the connectors. Just like when I use to barbecue and ran out before finishing cooking the meat. Bought an extra cylinder for the BBQ but I can understand not doing that for the welder. Keep up the good work with the great picture posts.

Rod

Same here, always keep a spare propane bottle! Other than these connectors and trans tunnel most of my welding is behind me. I do wish I bought a larger welding cylinder but really other than working on the nova my welder doesn't get used much. Hope to have more progress to report soon, thanks for the feedback.

[kevin_l]

Got my American Auto wire kit from www.mattsclassicbowties.com
Great guys and gals to work with, can't wait to start laying this harness out.

[syborg tt]

Got my American Auto wire kit from www.mattsclassicbowties.com
Great guys and gals to work with, can't wait to start laying this harness out.

3 Projects with AAW and not one complaint

[kevin_l]

3 Projects with AAW and not one complaint

Glad to hear that! Wiring is not my strong suit, I can run wires, make connections, solder, heat shrink. But understanding why and how it works. Not for me, but the kit comes with a very nice diagram and I am sure with a little help it'll end up ok.


I hope....

[tubbed69]

Kevin AAW harness will take all of the work out of it,very nice kits.Car is looking great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[kevin_l]

~originalSubframe connectors are fully welded, also sandblaster the top of the floors yesterday and today. After a few more hours with the blow gun removing abrasive out of all those nooks and crannies I'll be laying down some more PPG dp90. I wished the trunk pan would have cleaned up better. If I could go back in time, I would have replaced it before the quadralink install. The floor pans cleaned up great, some pitting in the passenger side toe board but nothing bad.

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[Rick D]

Looking good Kevin! Are you planning on painting the outside of the car? I don't remember.

[kevin_l]

Looking good Kevin! Are you planning on painting the outside of the car? I don't remember.

I won't say "never" but painting the body isn't in my current plans.

[kevin_l]

Laid down some primer tonight, I do have holes to fill and obviously the trans tunnel modification, but this will keep the rust at bay until that time comes.

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[tubbed69]

Looks great Kevin,very nice solid car:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I can't wait to see this car on the ground.

Wait I may have already said this before.

[kevin_l]

Looks great Kevin,very nice solid car:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:thankyou:

I can't wait to see this car on the ground.

Wait I may have already said this before.
I think you said that before or maybe I say it daily. Can't wait to get behind the wheel but I am a ways off yet. :headspin:

[HBRod]

Great progress. Looks better than when it went down the assembly line. This car is really turning out nicely. It's enjoyable watching your progress (maybe use that word too much) on it. Better than the edited TV shows that make this look easy. This is going to be a very nice little coupe with a cool patina.

Rod in HB

[kevin_l]

Got the church boys racing headers in Wednesday. Over all I am happy but the fit isn't perfect, however the motor may not be in its final resting spot. Also, it may be angled since I don't have a trans crossmember in yet. The driver side appears to be good, the passenger side is hitting the frame rail slightly. For a 3rd of the dse headers I can certainly work wih these! I'll get some better pictures but here's what I have for now.

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[Stovebolter]

Man I love these Novas! Almost went this route instead of the Camaro. Keep up the progress!

[kevin_l]

So, I haven't been messing with the nova too much lately, I am still waiting on the transmission crossmember. But I have been attempting to find a header solution and an answer for the a/c compressor.
I've been measuring around on the motor and trans trying to see if I can shift the motor to better clear the headers. Here's where my lack of car building experience is costing me. I Now have my motor mostly level with the subframe, but noticed the trans (tail shaft is just sitting on a jack stand) is shifted to the passenger side approximately 3/4" I read that some manufactures build this offset into the motor mounts to eliminate drive shaft issues, Also I read that DSE's mounts their engines centered. But my motor and trans are wanting to rest offset. If anyone has some insight on the matter I'd greatly appreciate it, If not I will call DSE tomorrow and see what I can find out from them.

Until I find out if the crossmember is being built with an offset and where the motor's final resting spot will be I can't move forward with the transmission tunnel modifications, header solution and finding a compressor and mount to clear the subframe.

[MillerBuilt]

So, I haven't been messing with the nova too much lately, I am still waiting on the transmission crossmember. But I have been attempting to find a header solution and an answer for the a/c compressor.
I've been measuring around on the motor and trans trying to see if I can shift the motor to better clear the headers. Here's where my lack of car building experience is costing me. I Now have my motor mostly level with the subframe, but noticed the trans (tail shaft is just sitting on a jack stand) is shifted to the passenger side approximately 3/4" I read that some manufactures build this offset into the motor mounts to eliminate drive shaft issues, Also I read that DSE's mounts their engines centered. But my motor and trans are wanting to rest offset. If anyone has some insight on the matter I'd greatly appreciate it, If not I will call DSE tomorrow and see what I can find out from them.

Until I find out if the crossmember is being built with an offset and where the motor's final resting spot will be I can't move forward with the transmission tunnel modifications, header solution and finding a compressor and mount to clear the subframe.

Hi Kevin,

Just went through your build thread and NICE job! For what its worth the Nova's (62-67) came stock with a approx. 1/2" crankshaft offset to the passenger side. I have one of the earlier DSE front clips for my 65 Nova and the engine still sits approx. 1/2" to the passenger side. Hope this helps.

Jay

[kevin_l]

Hi Kevin,

Just went through your build thread and NICE job! For what its worth the Nova's (62-67) came stock with a approx. 1/2" crankshaft offset to the passenger side. I have one of the earlier DSE front clips for my 65 Nova and the engine still sits approx. 1/2" to the passenger side. Hope this helps.

Jay

Thank You, I didn't get a chance to call DSE today to ask. The 1/2" offset would explain my header issues. I guess I need to double check with the guy building my trans cross-member to see if he is factoring offset in or not.

[MillerBuilt]

Thank You, It almost seems as if my motor/trans is not just offset, but angled pointing the tail shaft to the passenger side. The front of the motor is not square to the sub frame cross-member. Is this what you're talking about?

No, should just be offset by 1/2". The block for the most part is parallel with frame rails.
Just as a check starting with the engine. Find your cam OR crank centerline and use a square or something to plumb a line down low enough so that you can measure over to your frame on both sides. You should find a number like 13-5/8" to the drivers side frame & 12-5/8" to the passenger. This is your "1/2" offset to the passenger side.

Also, since you have your rear-end bolted in. Transfer a chalk line down the center of your car on the concrete floor beneath (plumb line down "center" of your front sub-frame and mark on the slab, then plumb line down center of your rear frame rails and mark on slab,,, connect/snap line connecting the two) This will give you a decent reference "centerline". You should find if plumbed up to your crank/cam centerline that it is 1/2" off to passenger side. You also should find your pinion center the same...

[MillerBuilt]

Kevin, also remember (if I remember correctly) that your engine/transmission should be approx. 2-3 degrees "down". I think mine is closer to 3 degrees down based on DSE recommendation...

Jay

[kevin_l]

Ok great! Thank you for the explanation. It's tough to really determine how the motor is sitting but your idea with the center line and chalk line makes a lot on sense. I'll give that a try this week and see what I come up with. One other issue may be is the rear end isn't located yet. I just threw it in there for mock up purposes. :thankyou:

[kevin_l]

You are correct about the offset, I did a quick measure with the tape from the head to the upper control arm mount and I am 1/2" offset to the passenger side. I'll measure the tailshaft to the rockers and see if I have that same 1/2". Thanks again for helping out, I am a newbie when it comes to this type of thing, just goes to show how valuable members on here are. Thanks again.

[kevin_l]

Had tires mounted and balanced today, Just couldn't resist test fitting them and rolling the car out for a few pictures.

Tires are Michelin PS2 315/30r18 and 275/35r18


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[syborg tt]

The more I see this car the more I am in love with it.

[kevin_l]

The more I see this car the more I am in love with it.

Thanks, I was grinning ear to ear once I let the jack down. Can't wait to get this car driving!

[tubbed69]

Very nice choice on the wheels Kevin,I feel like Marty I really like this one:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[kevin_l]

Very nice choice on the wheels Kevin,I feel like Marty I really like this one:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thank you, wheels are such a tough decision it's a big relief to finally see these on the car. One day I may save for some forgelines but these will defiantly work for now.

[MillerBuilt]

Had tires mounted and balanced today, Just couldn't resist test fitting them and rolling the car out for a few pictures.

Tires are Michelin PS2 315/30r18 and 275/35r18


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Wheels/Tires look GREAT Kevin! Are those the "high pad" version (out of the low, med, high option)? What widths did you go with?

Thanks, Jay

[kevin_l]

Wheels/Tires look GREAT Kevin! Are those the "high pad" version (out of the low, med, high option)? What widths did you go with?

Thanks, Jay

Thank you. The fronts are high pad, and rears are medium.
Fronts are 18x9.5 with 5.1bs (they didn't offer 5" bs)
Rears are 18x11 with 5.7bs but looks like I could have gone closer to the 5.5"bs
I may run a small spacer to push the wheel out some. DSE specs was 5.5 bs but I figured I'd order with a little extra bs and then I could always fine tune with a small spacer. I didn't have my rear end in the car when the weld sale was going on, so I played it safe.

[kevin_l]

Been a while since I updated the thread, not a bunch going on but I have been chipping away at the to do list.


I felt I couldn't make the transmission tunnel to the quality I wanted in my garage so I had a local hot rod shop fab one for me, and while it was there he made a cross member too. Now, we were going to do a tube with a bend in it, but we came up with this simple design. I am sure I could have easily made this cross member but it was at his shop so I said go for it.

The tunnel still needs final fit and obviously welded in, however I now own a rotisserie and plan to finish all the welding and floor coating once the car is on the rotisserie.

Please ignore my crappy welds on the subframe connectors. :o

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Steering wheel I picked up from Swain

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And some exciting news for me anyways. I sent the mid length headers back and thru some help from TomM on stevesnovasite I got a set of church boys long tubes to test fit. And low and behold they fit like a charm. They are made by stainless works the same company that makes DSE headers and come in a nice 1300 LESS!!!


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[pro66tour]

Great looking project all around bud! Like everyone else LOVE the wheel/tire combo. Seriously looking at these as an option for my car...:thumbsup:

[kevin_l]

While I am waiting on the ups guy I figured I'd throw the fender on for a quick look and hopefully rekindle the flame. I am at the point where I am not sure what to do next. There is so much left to do and I am trying my best to do things in a logical order but I find it difficult to keep the projects moving when worrying about doing things in the right order. Anyways, here is a few cellphone pictures.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/klabeaume/Mobile%20Uploads/20150919_171837_zpsivgel3ps.jpg~original (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/klabeaume/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150919_171837_zpsivgel3ps.jpg.html)

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[waynieZ]

I love the wheels, they look perfect on there. They did a nice job on the tunnel. Those headers fit and look sweet on there. Great project.

[Jay Hilliard]

Nice job and glad to see your header situation is worked out.
ProFab used to make the DSE headers. I thought they still did.

[kevin_l]

I love the wheels, they look perfect on there. They did a nice job on the tunnel. Those headers fit and look sweet on there. Great project.

Thank you, I am really pleased with the way it's coming together. It's tough envisioning what the wheels will feel like but I am happy with my choice. The tunnel came out pretty good too, I hated farming it out but I knew I couldn't make one that good so overall I don't regret it one bit. And the headers was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, I really don't have the budget to swing the dse headers, so now I have a little more wiggle room.

Nice job and glad to see your header situation is worked out.
ProFab used to make the DSE headers. I thought they still did.

Thank you, I am glad it all worked out too. Maybe I misunderstood but I thought stainless works made theirs too. I've been wrong before but don't tell my wife.

[syborg tt]

Kevin,

Keep chipping away at it and it will be done soon enough and btw the car looks killer.

[TomM]

Man I really like the steam rollers in the back...I'm doing the DSE tubs also, so hopefully I can get at least a 295 under there. I know what DSE's website says that a 315 will fit....


T,

[kevin_l]

Man I really like the steam rollers in the back...I'm doing the DSE tubs also, so hopefully I can get at least a 295 under there. I know what DSE's website says that a 315 will fit....


T,

Yup, 315s is whats under my car with a 18x11 wheel. Backspacing is key especially since michelin tires run wide.

[kevin_l]

Still chipping away a little at a time, I started messing with compressor mounts really desperately trying to avoid the cost of a front runner setup. Not that I wouldn't like one it's just not in the budget, plus the rest of the accessories fit with zero modification. So, when I ordered the vintage air gen iv I had them send me an Alan Grove low mount and compressor. Well the 508 was never going to work, I swapped the 508 out for a sd7, I had to drive a flange bushing out of the compressor tab and just flip it. Now the Alan Grove lower mount works with the sd7. I still have to fab an upper mount, rough cardboard template shown in pictures. Overall I am really happy with this setup, I though I'd have to move the compressor to the front serpentine belt, but I was able to keep it on the factory rear pulley. The tensioner is very close to the crossmember, so I may have to address that too.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/klabeaume/klabeaume010/DSC_6280_zpsshwf02if.jpg~original (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/klabeaume/media/klabeaume010/DSC_6280_zpsshwf02if.jpg.html)

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[kevin_l]

Been working at getting my seats mounted. I borrowed some ideas from Terry's 67 build and altered them to fit my needs.

Here is the front mount tacked together testing the fit.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/klabeaume/Mobile%20Uploads/20151029_120308_zpsiciuola7.jpg~original (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/klabeaume/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151029_120308_zpsiciuola7.jpg.html)

And front mount welded to the floor. I did 4 plug welds and stitched the perimeter.
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The rear mount I made, I didn't trust the sheet metal to support the weight so I cut and beveled a piece of 3/16 flat to aid in the support.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/klabeaume/Mobile%20Uploads/20151029_115931_001_zpskrvuaplw.jpg~original (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/klabeaume/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151029_115931_001_zpskrvuaplw.jpg.html)

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Rear mount test fit.
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rear mount welded in
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All welded, previous extra holes fitted and a quick shot of spray bomb for now.
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Seat installed.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/klabeaume/Mobile%20Uploads/20151029_152920_zps6dhusvmq.jpg~original (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/klabeaume/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151029_152920_zps6dhusvmq.jpg.html)

I am going to machine some .750 x 1.5" billet 6061 aluminum to install over the carpet to bring the seat up 3/4". The adjusting bar isn't clearing the floor and the wife said she doesn't like looking through the wipers. lol

[kevin_l]

Oh, and here's the metal version on the upper compressor mount. Haven't welded it yet because I am stressing about belt alignment.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/klabeaume/Mobile%20Uploads/20151014_151037_zpst9v39odr.jpg~original (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/klabeaume/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151014_151037_zpst9v39odr.jpg.html)

[kevin_l]

After cleaning the garage to a point where it isn't too embarrassing I decided to snap a few photos and show some small updates.

First up is a fender on mock up, I do have some tire clearance issues, due to 275's instead of 265's and ride height but the fender hasn't been trimmed at all. Turning lock to lock is over rated anyways.
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Entropy radiator and fans installed.
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Core support, a/c condenser and fan controller loosely mounted to check location and fitment
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Brake and clutch master mounted
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Ididt column, Budnik wheel, dakota digital vhx gauges, and the beginnings of some wire layout
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Battery bulk head fittings and vintage air evaporator mocked.
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Hoping to get some more work done this weekend. That's all for now. Thanks

[wiedemab]

Keep me posted on how much trimming you have to do on the front fenders for the 275....... I'll be doing the same thing at some point.

[kevin_l]

Keep me posted on how much trimming you have to do on the front fenders for the 275....... I'll be doing the same thing at some point.

Will do, I ended up with these tires in a package deal with the 315's otherwise I would have just bought the 265's. The 275s are obviously wider but in the 35 series they are actually a little taller than the rears. Now DSE recommends 9.5 " front wheel with 5.0"BS But weld didn't offer a 5.0". Mine are 9.5" with a 5.1"BS so they sit in a hair more. I plan to trim and roll the fenders if I have to, I really don't want to raise the ride height but between tire clearance and long tube headers that may be the hand I am dealt.

[kevin_l]

Been cold but managed to check a few to do's off the list. Fab'd a PCM mount to be welded to the firewall.
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Bracket welded and pcm mounted
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Also, drilled holes and installed bulkheads for the a/c fittings. And A single 6an bulkhead for the fuel line.
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[Jay Hilliard]

great job Kevin and keep plugging away.

[pro66tour]

I LOVE THIS BUILD...:relax:
Great work Kevin...

[Spiffav8]

After cleaning the garage to a point where it isn't too embarrassing I decided to snap a few photos and show some small updates.


Over rated! lol Just keep working!!

I LOVE THIS BUILD...:relax:
Great work Kevin...

Couldn't agree more!

[kevin_l]

great job Kevin and keep plugging away.

I LOVE THIS BUILD...:relax:
Great work Kevin...

Thanks guys! The list is long for sure, trying to get a few other small items lined out before I blow the car back apart. Then it's going on the rotisserie for some more floor pan work and probably some raptor liner.

Over rated! lol Just keep working!!




lol, I can't work when the garage gets that bad. It's just too small of an area to have cluttered! Plus I feel like I do better work in a cleaner environment. On a plus side I added 4 led shop lights. I only had 2 100w bulbs in a 2 car garage previously. I really didn't know how bad that lighting was until I added the new lights. Almost need sunglasses now. :relax:

[Crystalss]

Wow...Very nice Build! I really like the stance could you measure the ride height to the rocker Front and Back? I plan on shooting for that look with my 67 but still want some street driveability.
Very nicely done!

[JDODDS187]

Great build! fantastic work.:thumbsup:

[kevin_l]

Wow...Very nice Build! I really like the stance could you measure the ride height to the rocker Front and Back? I plan on shooting for that look with my 67 but still want some street driveability.
Very nicely done!

Thank you, the front rocker is around 6 1/4" and the rear is around 8 1/4" I honestly wouldn't guessed I had that much rake.
I may have to raise the car some, we'll see how exhaust clearance goes. Glad you like the build!

Great build! fantastic work.:thumbsup:

Thanks so much, there is loads of real talent on this forum. I am just trying to keep me head above water! :drowninga:

[kevin_l]

Finding radiator hoses, I ended up using a dayco 71500 with napa 400 reducers for the upper and a napa 8333 cut up for the lower. Pretty happy with the fit.
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Got my eddies motorsport sd7 bulk head installed after removing the rear tab on the compressor. The ports may be a little close to the subframe, but I ordered some tight 90deg fittings, they haven't arrived yet so no test fit. I do have room to rotate the compressor up more if I have interference issues.

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[syborg tt]

Keep the updates coming enjoying watching this build.

[SlowProgress]

Thanks for posting up such a cool project. This is one of my favorite body styles. You are making great progress.

[kevin_l]

Keep the updates coming enjoying watching this build.

Thanks for posting up such a cool project. This is one of my favorite body styles. You are making great progress.

Thanks guys, I am slowly checking items off the list, I am getting eager to blast it back apart and get it on the rotisserie.

[syborg tt]

Thanks guys, I am slowly checking items off the list, I am getting eager to blast it back apart and get it on the rotisserie.

No No No, Please leave the car paint and body in it's current state. It looks way to perfect to mess with.

[kevin_l]

No No No, Please leave the car paint and body in it's current state. It looks way to perfect to mess with.

Oh definitely! Just doing some floor pan work, and bedliner.

[syborg tt]

Oh definitely! Just doing some floor pan work, and bedliner.

Well that makes me feel much better. I know it's not my car but man I just love the patina on this car.

[kevin_l]

Still knocking items off the to do list. The wife has notified me baby #2 will be here October! So it's time to get off my ass before I have even less free time than I do now.

Took the old ratty recaros to the upholstery stop, got a few teaser pictures but they are not done yet.
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I was going to sub out plumbing the car, but after some thought and research, I purchased cunifer brake and fuel line, stainless gravel guard and an eastwood flare tool. Picked up some pure choice motorsports wilwood banjo fittings to clean up the brake lines. Fronts are done, still need to finish the rears. Overall I am very happy with the results thus far.
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Finally! got around to assembling the 9" 3:89's detroit tru trac moser 31 spline axles
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And lastly for now, I built a fuel tank harness and began plumbing the soft line. I will run hard line from the filter to the firewall. The rest is -6an areoquip starlite.
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[waynieZ]

Kevin, the seats are looking good. Fuel and brake line look great.

[pro66tour]

Thanks for the detailed pics Kevin! Getting a good number of items off your list. Always a good feeling...

[Jimbo1367]

Love the build. This gen. Novas are the only ones I like. You are doing ONE of my dream builds. DSE stuff could be hung on the wall and admired. LOL


Subcribed.

[wiedemab]

How did you like the Cu/Ni line for brake and fuel. I've heard nothing but good things about it and was planning to use it on my car. I haven't seem too many people use it for fuel, but it should work well.

Keep up the good work! Your progress makes me feel like I have an eternity left on my car..........cuz I do! :(

[kevin_l]

Kevin, the seats are looking good. Fuel and brake line look great.

Thank you!

Thanks for the detailed pics Kevin! Getting a good number of items off your list. Always a good feeling...

Yes sir, it's still a long list but moving forward is so rewarding.

Love the build. This gen. Novas are the only ones I like. You are doing ONE of my dream builds. DSE stuff could be hung on the wall and admired. LOL
Subcribed.

Thank you, it's my dream car too. :)

How did you like the Cu/Ni line for brake and fuel. I've heard nothing but good things about it and was planning to use it on my car. I haven't seem too many people use it for fuel, but it should work well.

Keep up the good work! Your progress makes me feel like I have an eternity left on my car..........cuz I do! :(

The Cu/Ni line is awesome to work with. It bends nice and smooth, I am using a ridged tubing bender. The eastwood flare tool makes easy work of the flares. I was planning on doing stainless for brake and fuel but after some research and horror stories of leaks and flares I changed my mind. Don't be fooled by bolting on parts as much progress. lol I still have to blow the entire mess back a part and finish all the detail work.

[kevin_l]

After a long weekend with me and my brother in the garage we now have a noise maker. Don't mind me at the end where I bump the start button with the engine running. I was a little excited. Lol

We just temporarily started the car using a toggle switch for the ignition and a momentary switch for the starter.


https://vimeo.com/162324319

https://vimeo.com/162324319

[tubbed69]

That is a very exciting day,congrats Kevin:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[pro66tour]

After a long weekend with me and my brother in the garage we now have a noise maker. Don't mind me at the end where I bump the start button with the engine running. I was a little excited. Lol

We just temporarily started the car using a toggle switch for the ignition and a momentary switch for the starter.


https://vimeo.com/162324319

https://vimeo.com/162324319

SWEET MUSIC KEVIN :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Congratulations Kevin, it sounds great .

[TomM]

That's cool, I bet you feel pretty good about right now. It sounds nice a peppy...WTG....good job....

T,

[syborg tt]

Congratulations Kevin that is for sure a great feeling.

[kevin_l]

That is a very exciting day,congrats Kevin:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

SWEET MUSIC KEVIN :cheers:

Congratulations Kevin, it sounds great .

That's cool, I bet you feel pretty good about right now. It sounds nice a peppy...WTG....good job....

T,

Congratulations Kevin that is for sure a great feeling.

Thanks guys, It felt great! I need to get some more photos uploaded. After 30 years of being off the road the car is officially ready to move under its own power. Its no where near done but its a big milestone for me. :headspin:

[Jimbo1367]

Great to see the baby pic. She'll appricate you building her car some day. LOL
You are welding the trans tunnel once you blow apart the car right?

Great job on the seat mounts. They look well thought out. If you don't pull the wire/gun back after pulsing, it should eliminate the voids / holes. Just hold the position until you pull the trigger. I'f someone all ready mentioned something, I missed it. Mybad. LOL

I've seen the Weld wheels before and never thought much of them as I assumed they were a drag race wheel. They look great !!! What model are they?

Keep up the great work !!!!!

[kevin_l]

So I've been a total slacker and haven't kept up on the threads and the car has moved to another burner yet again. At the end of last year we were gifted with our 2nd child so we've been busy enjoying our little family. But that's ok, I still get to make some time for the car during naps and after bed time.

Unfortunately I don't have an impressive amount of progress to show, and I am sure I am missing something but I'll post some random pictures.

Custom 3" aluminum driveshaft I had made at pem racing. Sonnax forged t56 yoke and 1350 joints.
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Recaro lsb seats recovered and installed
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Front end installed for purpose of the church cruise.
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The car sat for a while, wasn't sure what direction to go with exhaust. I wanted stainless mandrel, got a few scary quotes and ultimately decided to buy a small tig welder and attempt to tackle this myself. After some trial and error I am mostly happy with the results. It's not completely finished welded yet but it's getting there.
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[Dave Pratt]

And you wanted to pay someone to do this for you? You killed it! i'm bashing away on my garage project and your welds looked mint. Damn good on ya for doing this yourself.yes there's lots of great shops out there but for a guy to have the balls to do it himself...damn good job...

[Rhino]

Recaro lsb seats recovered and installed
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Those turned out nice! I've been thinking about going down the same route. I'm having a hard time cracking open the wallet for new Recaros when I'm likely going to have them recovered along with the rear seat.

[minendrews68]

And you wanted to pay someone to do this for you? You killed it! i'm bashing away on my garage project and your welds looked mint. Damn good on ya for doing this yourself.yes there's lots of great shops out there but for a guy to have the balls to do it himself...damn good job...

Man!, I'm going to have to agree. Good job.

[ScotI]

I noticed this thread earlier today (during my morning break @/from work). So when my day ended, I stayed & read through every post. I love the patina look so this thing is extremely appealing. Killer work so far!

[kevin_l]

And you wanted to pay someone to do this for you? You killed it! i'm bashing away on my garage project and your welds looked mint. Damn good on ya for doing this yourself.yes there's lots of great shops out there but for a guy to have the balls to do it himself...damn good job...
Yeah and after spending hours on my back climbing under the car 1000's times I thought maybe those quotes didn't sound so bad! lol but now that it's pretty much done I am glad I tackled this myself. Plus learning to weld better while I am at it is a plus.

Those turned out nice! I've been thinking about going down the same route. I'm having a hard time cracking open the wallet for new Recaros when I'm likely going to have them recovered along with the rear seat. Thanks, Although for the money it wouldn't be too much more to go new. I am not totally happy with the upholstery work but it will do for now.

Man!, I'm going to have to agree. Good job.

Thank You!

I noticed this thread earlier today (during my morning break @/from work). So when my day ended, I stayed & read through every post. I love the patina look so this thing is extremely appealing. Killer work so far!

Wow man, I really appreciate the kind words and I am really glad you hear you enjoyed the thread. :) :thumbsup:

[Jimbo1367]

These Recaros are much better looking than the old ones. GREAT build. I see some of these :trophy-1302: in your future !!!

[Flash68]

Great build. Love it. :thumbsup:

[67XR7]

Love the build, the wheels were a great choice!

Where did you source the tail pipe hangers from?

I too am planning on building my own SS exhaust. I recently bought a chop saw jig to mount my portable band saw in.

[syborg tt]

Kevin congratulations on the new addition to the Family. Not sure what I am going to do when my girls go off to college in the next few years.

ps hang a baby swing in your garage and it will keep them happy for hours while you are out working on your car. Just make sure every time you walk by it you give it a little push.



So I've been a total slacker and haven't kept up on the threads and the car has moved to another burner yet again. At the end of last year we were gifted with our 2nd child so we've been busy enjoying our little family. But that's ok, I still get to make some time for the car during naps and after bed time.

Unfortunately I don't have an impressive amount of progress to show, and I am sure I am missing something but I'll post some random pictures.

[tubbed69]

Killer job on the exhaust Kevin,love this car:trophy-1302:

[kevin_l]

These Recaros are much better looking than the old ones. GREAT build. I see some of these :trophy-1302: in your future !!!

Great build. Love it. :thumbsup:

Thanks guys!

Love the build, the wheels were a great choice!

Where did you source the tail pipe hangers from?

I too am planning on building my own SS exhaust. I recently bought a chop saw jig to mount my portable band saw in.

Nice! I used a porta band with the verticle base from swag offroad. The hangers were all bought from summit. The ones by the x pipe are a stainless works piece, the rods are magnaflow and small isolators are pypes. Good luck with your exhaust, just take your time and you'll be fine!

Kevin congratulations on the new addition to the Family. Not sure what I am going to do when my girls go off to college in the next few years.

ps hang a baby swing in your garage and it will keep them happy for hours while you are out working on your car. Just make sure every time you walk by it you give it a little push.

Thank you Marty, he's gonna be my future helping hand I hope... I've been keeping the kiddos clear of the garage for a little while with the stainless welding but they both seem to love hanging out there atleast for now.
Killer job on the exhaust Kevin,love this car:trophy-1302:
Cool I am glad you like it!

[wyattroa]

I also love the wheels. I am torn between those and the s77b from weld on my 66 chevelle...

[kevin_l]

It has been forever since I last updated the threads. Haven't found a photo hosting site that works well for me.

Anyways, The floors needed some attention, trans tunnel needed to be fit and welded. Had some ugly welds I wanted to correct etc... Just thought I could do a better job with the car on a rotisserie.

After finishing the metal work, I sprayed epoxy primer, 2k sem seam sealer and then single stage 25% gloss black. I will be doing the wheel wells in upol raptor before it comes off the wirily jig.


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[syborg tt]

Great update and love seeing the progress of this car.


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[waynieZ]

Nice job, it looks good.

[kevin_l]

Great update and love seeing the progress of this car.


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Thank you! Every little step is getting me closer to being behind the wheel!

Nice job, it looks good.

Thank you, I was shooting for a little less sheen but it'll do.

[kevin_l]

Firewall progress, testing uploading pictures with tapatalk let me know if the pictures show up good enough. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/4c9049ff822f5904120ff8a43bc5a2c5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/b1fe1e3eaddb0e9f135cba756ef0137e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/a4908612b86b5d895877815c12d3e805.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/f9931981429a4e7db0e1fcda6d1412aa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/4de1103f5035baac9433173d80235738.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/bfd0018900e98f5df433130793c53009.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/7863e6233dc902c7604420852918792e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171226/027f58fc11214419598de31fb17cc65c.jpg

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[WSSix]

Looks good to me. The pictures and the car. Glad you're making progress. Keep up the good work.

[waynieZ]

Nice work! The pictures look good.

[kevin_l]

Looks good to me. The pictures and the car. Glad you're making progress. Keep up the good work.

Nice work! The pictures look good.


Sweet, Thanks fellas :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Yep Pictures look great as does the car.

[kevin_l]

Yep Pictures look great as does the car.

Thanks Marty!

[Timberline]

Your car is coming along well and Exhaust looks great !

[kwhizz]

Awsum Job !!!!!

[Jimbo1367]

And you wanted to pay someone to do this for you? You killed it! i'm bashing away on my garage project and your welds looked mint. Damn good on ya for doing this yourself.yes there's lots of great shops out there but for a guy to have the balls to do it himself...damn good job...

Agreed. This is still one of my favorite builds here. :thumbsup:

[gofastwclass]

Looks great. :thumbsup:

[minendrews68]

Man, this build is going so well! I really like these cars! Don't get me wrong I like my '68 Camaro, but I'd like to find one of these to do next. You've got some serious skills putting this together. Do you have any idea what color, or have I missed that? Keep up the good work your doing I know I can't wait to see the end result!

[kevin_l]

Your car is coming along well and Exhaust looks great !

Thank you I appreciate it!

Awsum Job !!!!!

Thank you!

Agreed. This is still one of my favorite builds here. :thumbsup:

WOW, Thank you for the kind words that really means a lot to me!

Looks great. :thumbsup:

Thank you!

Man, this build is going so well! I really like these cars! Don't get me wrong I like my '68 Camaro, but I'd like to find one of these to do next. You've got some serious skills putting this together. Do you have any idea what color, or have I missed that? Keep up the good work your doing I know I can't wait to see the end result!

Thank you for the kind words, this is my first big build so I am really trying to take my time, think things out and buy right buy once. I can tell you I am in WAY over my head but with forums and community like this one I think it will come together, eventually...

I don't have plans to paint the body at all at this point, just want to enjoy the old car the way it is. I feel like less worrying about chips and dings will provide us more enjoyment.

[dcracing]

Looking good. Someday I want mine to be this far along.
How did you mount the rotisserie to the rear of the car? 'I have an auto twirler for when I get mine ready.

[kevin_l]

Looking good. Someday I want mine to be this far along.
How did you mount the rotisserie to the rear of the car? 'I have an auto twirler for when I get mine ready.Thanks, I made my own brackets but after talking to autotwirler I found mine weren't exactly how they recommend. The fronts should have been offset and the rears straight. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180104/33c01e62cb43a146057026cf0834fe3a.jpg

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