J-ROD '67 Nova

[J-Rod&Custom]

We are currently building this '67 Nova for a local customer. It will debut at SEMA '14!!!

I've been a big fan of the forum, and thought I would share some build pics of this project!

It started out as a simple job that the owner just wanted to "repaint"... He bought the car online... (you know where I'm going with that...) After looking at the car I knew that it had some issues, but I didn't quite expect it to be as bad as it was... Its amazing what some people are okay hiding/ selling.

Heres where it started:

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8349.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8349.jpg.html)

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This is the BOTTOM of the floor...http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8346.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8346.jpg.html)

We got some of the bad sheetmetal out of the way
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YES that is a ROAD SIGN!http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8386.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8386.jpg.html)
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[RodZZilla]

You mean they didn't come from the factory with road sign sheetmetal?:superhack:

[J-Rod&Custom]

After media blasting
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http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8444.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8444.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8439.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8439.jpg.html)

getting whats left squared up on our frame tablehttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8486.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8486.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8714.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8714.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8729.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8729.jpg.html)

Our new inner rockershttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_8764.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_8764.jpg.html)

And our new Art Morrison Chassis!!!http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_9734.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_9734.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_9743.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_9743.jpg.html)
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We built the inner and outer tubs for the car, not going too crazy on tire size. The customer has kids so the back seat was importanthttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_9813.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_9813.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_9834.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_9834.jpg.html)
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So with everything behind the quarters finished we painted all the hard to reach areashttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_9933.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_9933.jpg.html)
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[J-Rod&Custom]

Engine bay Fabhttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/2f0c473b.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/2f0c473b.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0164.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0164.jpg.html)
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Getting an idea for ride height...http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0186.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0186.jpg.html)
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Shaved the cowl ventshttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0213.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0213.jpg.html)

Starting fab on the stainless gas tankhttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0256.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0256.jpg.html)

Routing the 3" exhaust through the Morrison rails! We try to build all our exhausts before the floor goes in, paying close attention to ground clearance...http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0837.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0837.jpg.html)
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[J-Rod&Custom]

tucking the rear bumper... What a difference this made!!!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1127.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1127.jpg.html)http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1128.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1128.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1441.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1441.jpg.html)
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We made the body line continue onto the bumper
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[Rick D]

Very nice work you have going on there, I just love these Novas! Great fab work. :thumbsup:

[ma73z]

Very impressive metal work! Wish I had those skills. Keep the updates coming.

[tubbed69]

that is a very impressive build,great fab work,love the wheels and stance:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Looks great, guys! Good luck making SEMA.

[kevin_l]

Subscribed. Build is looking great. It's a shame how much cancer was hidden.

[meenaggie]

Like others said . . . looks amazing! Sure you didn't mean SEMA '15? SEMA '14 is in 45 days so I will watching this one come together in a hurry. 67 Nova is one of my favorites and looks like you are building an extremely nice one.

V-bands is a good idea on the exhaust. Have them right behind the mufflers on my '68 Camaro and is making it easier (for the shop) to pull the exhaust system while the rest of the car is being worked on.

[waynieZ]

You do beautiful work ! I'm going to enjoy watching this go together. Subscribed!

[dug]

Looks like you just skip welded the firewall in? Is that the finished welding for it or did you weld the seam 100% all the way around? Or do you fill in between those skip welds with a sealer and call it a day?

The metal work is very nice, I love the way the front inner fenders sweep inwards. :popcorn2:

[Sieg]

Nice Craftsmanship. :thumbsup:

[windycitychev]

This is one sweet built looking forward to seeing it at SEMA

[Motormouth]

Very nice work, cant wait to see it finished up!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Thanks for all the complements guys!!!





Looks like you just skip welded the firewall in? Is that the finished welding for it or did you weld the seam 100% all the way around? Or do you fill in between those skip welds with a sealer and call it a day?

The metal work is very nice, I love the way the front inner fenders sweep inwards. :popcorn2:

Yes, we did end up welding all the seams 100% Thanks!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Few pics of the exhaust final welded!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1178.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1178.jpg.html)

We made the floor area above the muffler out of 11 gauge for structure to mount the seat and retain the ground clearance.
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[travmon]

Lookin Good.keep It U Mr. !!

[batman09]

Incredible work!!!!!

[aph3712]

This build started off in 2011 and has been kept highly under wraps until the final days of the build... which is NOW!. The goal of the build was simple... Make the meanest, most badass 67' SS this forum has ever seen. No, not the most expensive... no not the prettiest daisy duke... but the most Unique, Fab Focused / Performance Driven Street Machine we could possibly manufacture with a blue collar's income and a new and upcoming fab team at J-Rod and Customs. We have been incredibly lucky to have the support of Art-Morrison Co., Mast Motorsport, Rushforth Custom Wheels, Jason Rushforth Design Team, Classic Instruments, McFarland Upholstery, Optima Battery, ProGlass, American Powertrain, Baer Brakes, etc. What a truly amazing experience this has been and it is an honor to finally have the opportunity to share everyones hard work and dedication. As much as I hope everyone will enjoy these next few days as we slowly release this build to the public, I would highly suggest that if you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity please come see the car in person at SEMA in little over a month for its debut. The car is truly remarkable and the story behind the build is just as cool! Thank You again to everyone who has been apart of this build. I have to mention an incredible Thank You to Jason Rushforth (Design) and Jared Hancock (Fab Genius who I will no longer be able to afford after this car is released!) Thank You and enjoy! Alan Holland, Car Owner

[DBasher]

You will definitely have one bad ass car Alan! I had the opportunity to see it last week and am still blown away, unbelievable!

Sure glad you guys decided to post the build pictures!

:thumbsup:
Dan

[waynieZ]

Thanks for posting so we could enjoy the fine work you guys are putting into this build. I'll be watching to see it finished.

[Jay Hilliard]

Great fab word indeed. Also nothing wrong with that Art Morrison chassis. I cant wait to see it at SEMA.

[J-Rod&Custom]

Heres a few more pics!

We hardlined the heater and A/C lines inside the inner fenders, and hide the dryer and trinary switch in the front corner. worked out pretty well... http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1794.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1794.jpg.html)

This is our heater line "bulkhead", it comes straight off the LS7 water pump...http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1795.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1795.jpg.html)

Our new front bumper mount. http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1525.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1525.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1526.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1526.jpg.html)http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1527.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1527.jpg.html)

Starting to flush mount the glass, and go over some designs with Jason Rushforth.
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[batman09]

Very very very nice work!!!!!!

[Al Moreno]

Top notch!

[Sieg]

Nice work! The bumper supports are beautiful! :thumbsup:

[Motormouth]

Pictures just do not do this car justice!! The craftsmanship on this car is second to none! Attention to detail and form meets function, killer work JRod!

[no go nova]

Great work I have a 66 with 67 front clip want to make tucked bumpers for me? ☺

[Dave Pratt]

What a great build...the fabrication on some of these projects must take quite a while to plan out.Really great work,looking forward to seeing the finished ride

[J-Rod&Custom]

We got the car off the table and started fab in the chin spoiler as well as finished the front bumper! The bumper is now 1 3/4" narrower, the ends are completely different, they fit perfectly flush with the fender and also carry the body line to match, and the center has been peaked (shaving front license plate area).
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1660.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1660.jpg.html)

We also made a part that goes across, under the grill to divide the bumper and grill..http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1661.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1661.jpg.html)
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Heres a pic showing the splittler that closes out the front under body. It also ties into the front alum wheel tubs.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1779.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1779.jpg.html)

[Deano9666]

Looking good gentleman.
The wheels and stance look awesome, some info on the wheels , sizing and width ???
Keep up the great work, I am definitely subscribed
Thank you for some great ideas I'm going to use..

[J-Rod&Custom]

Looking good gentleman.
The wheels and stance look awesome, some info on the wheels , sizing and width ???
Keep up the great work, I am definitely subscribed
Thank you for some great ideas I'm going to use..

The wheels are 18x9 front and 19x10 rear. They're our mockup wheels (the center rim isn't welded, so we can set them up for different cars...)

Thanks,
Jared

[J-Rod&Custom]

More Pics!
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[waynieZ]

Very nice ! I like it.

[J-Rod&Custom]

Heres some more progress pics!

We put the fuel filler in the trunk jambhttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1818.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1818.jpg.html)
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At this point 90% of the fab work was done... We disassembled the body to have it blasted again, before we start bodyworkhttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1849.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1849.jpg.html)
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We started bodywork in the engine bay, It was nice to have it on the rotisserie for thishttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1875.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1875.jpg.html)

We used a bed liner on all the floors, top and bottom.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1878.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1878.jpg.html)
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The frame is smooth satin black.http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1895.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1895.jpg.html)


Some subtle mods to the dash include moving it back towards the driver 3".
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1997.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1997.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_1999.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_1999.jpg.html)

We made a killer little spoiler for the trunk lid!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_2024.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_2024.jpg.html)
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[wiedemab]

Awesome work. I love the fuel filler idea!

[waynieZ]

Same here great idea on the gas fill. I like that the frame is different from the floor finish. Really nice job!

[Evan Iroc-Z]

I third the filler idea! That is fantastic!

[NOPANTS68]

wow- car is incredible.

[J-Rod&Custom]

About mid way through bodywork, we decided the hood needed something...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/8213E3F4-8EE0-4032-911C-D69812FA8F50.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/8213E3F4-8EE0-4032-911C-D69812FA8F50.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/B7AA40FF-1FF1-4795-9DA6-CADBC243DB93.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/B7AA40FF-1FF1-4795-9DA6-CADBC243DB93.jpg.html)

We installed some vents... Its crazy how much this changed the car! It looks 1' wider than a stock Nova!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/CBF0655B-7A74-4F44-9287-3AFAE171C6BF.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/CBF0655B-7A74-4F44-9287-3AFAE171C6BF.jpg.html)

The hood was challenging...! Cutting and welding two large areas on an old hood skin, and trying to make the bottom structure look factory.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/25BC745F-1D41-458C-8842-02F1AB06582D.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/25BC745F-1D41-458C-8842-02F1AB06582D.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/794A668D-B610-4926-BF94-6DCC762C2BCB.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/794A668D-B610-4926-BF94-6DCC762C2BCB.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/48A6E3D3-8E2E-4466-97C3-2C3E99C3789A.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/48A6E3D3-8E2E-4466-97C3-2C3E99C3789A.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_2253.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_2253.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_2254.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_2254.jpg.html)

Once I got the structure fab done, we cleaned the bottom of the hood skin and sealed it. Most of the ares would be impossible to get to after the structure goes on.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_2265.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_2265.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_2266.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_2266.jpg.html)

Installedhttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/94B09CBA-CE95-4BDC-8FE4-71D64D24060D.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/94B09CBA-CE95-4BDC-8FE4-71D64D24060D.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/D523C504-D5FF-49A0-AC4C-49D8156221E6.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/D523C504-D5FF-49A0-AC4C-49D8156221E6.jpg.html)

This is by far the most tedious/ time consuming car we have ever bodyworked! It looks so simple and square, but every edge, corner, and bodyline are as straight as they can be! We used a laser to make sure the bodyline was straight, it was difficult to "eye ball" with the crown of the quarters...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/B57F5F22-07C9-4038-8B15-ACA2415AA9BC.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/B57F5F22-07C9-4038-8B15-ACA2415AA9BC.jpg.html)

We had acrylic blocks machined with a sharp profile of the bodyline.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_2064.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_2064.jpg.html)

With the car is in its first prime, we took it to McFarland Upholstery to have him get started on panel and seat fabrication.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/B55E8031-F53F-4AD6-B64E-70D34EAA24CE.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/B55E8031-F53F-4AD6-B64E-70D34EAA24CE.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Wow nice work! It looks factory under the hood. I'm loving this build.

[DBasher]

Hood looks great Jared, would've never known it took that much to look so good! I still can't get over how sharp and crisp the body lines are, bad ass Nova, nice work! :thumbsup:

Dan

[Motormouth]

So Bitchin!!

[Ricochet]

Outstanding!!! This is one I'm really looking forward to seeing at SEMA! :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Outstanding!!! This is one I'm really looking forward to seeing at SEMA! :thumbsup:

X2. Vents on hood look great.

[HBRod]

Love the vents. Adds a nice modern look to a cool classic car. Can't wait to see the car painted with the vents. Keep up the good work.

Rod

[Boss 5.0]

Incredible!! Love the design and overall craftsmanship.

[Hotrod1]

Vents look great. Where did u get them?

[tubbed69]

great fab work,awesome build:thumbsup:

[ModernDay67SS]

Wow! You guys are doing an amazing job. I can't wait to see this at SEMA.. I can appreciate a badass second gen Nova because I own one myself. Keep up the good work.

[youthpastor]

Outstanding!!! This is one I'm really looking forward to seeing at SEMA! :thumbsup:

I've had a chance to see the car in person- The details are incredible and well worth taking the time look it over close. The JRod crew put an insane amount of hours to get this car to this level- It will be one of the top cars of SEMA!

[GregWeld]

And that's the way it gets done in the Great Pacific NorthWET. Nice job Jared!!

[wiedemab]

And that's the way it gets done in the Great Pacific NorthWET. Nice job Jared!!

No reason to even go outside - right? Just lock yourself in the garage and get it done!

Car is AWESOME!
:king:

[J-Rod&Custom]

Again-Thanks for all the complements!

This project has been a fun build! I cant wait to get it out and enjoy it!

Heres some more pics!

We made a sheetmetal console that plays off the stock SS.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/D5C9BD85-6479-4C9A-B4B8-C175B78268C3.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/D5C9BD85-6479-4C9A-B4B8-C175B78268C3.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/1C01551C-5D07-470B-A2F9-47AA5EFF07F2.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/1C01551C-5D07-470B-A2F9-47AA5EFF07F2.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/0D7FC68A-B5D2-4EFD-B213-020800B02361.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/0D7FC68A-B5D2-4EFD-B213-020800B02361.jpg.html)

Hours and Hours of block sanding... we finally made it into paint!!!
It takes a special person to have enough patience, attention to detail, and drive to make things as nice as they can be. I cant be more proud of my guys and everyone involved!

P.S. We are always looking for body guys and fabricators! Don't hesitate to shoot me an email!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_4113.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_4113.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_4117.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_4117.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_4119.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_4119.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

This thing is beautiful! Nice work!

[Sieg]

Excellent! Keep the pedal down! Looking forward to seeing this one at SEMA. :thumbsup:

[J-Rod&Custom]

With the entire car painted, we sanded it down flat, and assembled the body. We are adding an asymmetrical stripe on the hood and trunk with a stripe running low on the sides... Jason Rushforth did a killer job on many of the subtle design features throughout the car.

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/ECE6C565-64E2-4963-B114-E0DED206C149.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/ECE6C565-64E2-4963-B114-E0DED206C149.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/ED756D3C-B63B-4970-8C1F-7E06D5CE31EE.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/ED756D3C-B63B-4970-8C1F-7E06D5CE31EE.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/CDFFFE11-B734-42D0-BFE3-458D0E9AE21D.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/CDFFFE11-B734-42D0-BFE3-458D0E9AE21D.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/6B6FF62A-C2D7-48E6-829C-0A16D29BA81B.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/6B6FF62A-C2D7-48E6-829C-0A16D29BA81B.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/D00F3EBB-56E4-4CE1-A675-D2DF1EAE451B.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/D00F3EBB-56E4-4CE1-A675-D2DF1EAE451B.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

I like it . Very nice.

[Kcrain]

Please give us some info and pictures of the old cabover and hats the plan for itAgain-Thanks for all the complements!

This project has been a fun build! I cant wait to get it out and enjoy it!

Heres some more pics!

We made a sheetmetal console that plays off the stock SS.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/D5C9BD85-6479-4C9A-B4B8-C175B78268C3.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/D5C9BD85-6479-4C9A-B4B8-C175B78268C3.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/1C01551C-5D07-470B-A2F9-47AA5EFF07F2.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/1C01551C-5D07-470B-A2F9-47AA5EFF07F2.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/0D7FC68A-B5D2-4EFD-B213-020800B02361.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/0D7FC68A-B5D2-4EFD-B213-020800B02361.jpg.html)

Hours and Hours of block sanding... we finally made it into paint!!!
It takes a special person to have enough patience, attention to detail, and drive to make things as nice as they can be. I cant be more proud of my guys and everyone involved!

P.S. We are always looking for body guys and fabricators! Don't hesitate to shoot me an email!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_4113.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_4113.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_4117.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_4117.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_4119.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_4119.jpg.html)

[J-Rod&Custom]

Please give us some info and pictures of the old cabover and hats the plan for it

Good eye!

The COE is a project I'am doing for a friend of mine (in my free time, witch I don't have much of lately...) He has a lot of heavy equipment and wants the truck very usable. We put the cab on a newer Isuzu chassis (turbo diesel), and we will be stretching it 30" for a rear seat.

Thanks,
Jared

[J-Rod&Custom]

Rushforth just sent over the final rendering! I have to share!!!

We have worked together so much on this project! Its been awesome having him on the team!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_3629.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_3629.jpg.html)

[DBasher]

Love the talent in the NW!

As Dave Niehaus would say "bust out out the mustard and rye bread grandma, it's GRAND SALAMI time!"

[GregWeld]

Love the talent in the NW!

As Dave Niehaus would say "bust out out the mustard and rye bread grandma, it's GRAND SALAMI time!"





I moved.

[DBasher]

I know! That's what I'm sayin!

[waynieZ]

WOW! :hello:

[wiedemab]

I moved.

Well then, the average of the talent pool just improved then! :)

[Lenie]

I moved.

Once from the GNW always from the GNW!:action-smiley-027:

[Lenie]

Great looking ride, can't wait to see it in person.

[Lenie]

I know the finished product is the goal but this stage in the build is got to be my favorite to sit back and just stare at. Raw, could put a motor in it and drive it just like that. Great build, one of my favorite body styles.

Getting an idea for ride height...http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0186.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0186.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/IMG_0190.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/IMG_0190.jpg.html)

[Jay Hilliard]

Love it. Awesome work guys. What booth at SEMA? First one I'm coming to.

[Sinco]

Subscribed

[J-Rod&Custom]

Love it. Awesome work guys. What booth at SEMA? First one I'm coming to.

Thanks Jay!

The car will be on the ramp down to Hot Rod Alley, with Mast Motorsports.

[J-Rod&Custom]

After the body was painted and graphics were on, we sprayed all our satin colors... The engine bay is two toned black and body color with our stipe color splitting them up, then a satin clear over everything...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/7EE149B4-69E0-496C-B4D1-B70B3A3AB2C6.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/7EE149B4-69E0-496C-B4D1-B70B3A3AB2C6.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/CBC2F273-4B2F-4FBA-9575-F621749DC33D.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/CBC2F273-4B2F-4FBA-9575-F621749DC33D.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/93D3C72D-8DF6-4DCF-9856-8737FA4C5746.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/93D3C72D-8DF6-4DCF-9856-8737FA4C5746.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/0EB5E40C-0FB9-4839-A3BC-8843F67297BD.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/0EB5E40C-0FB9-4839-A3BC-8843F67297BD.jpg.html)

Radiator too!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/7F7C6E2A-B4CF-41B6-990C-004C2394DB4F.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/7F7C6E2A-B4CF-41B6-990C-004C2394DB4F.jpg.html)

[Spiffav8]

:ohsnap: Yeah... That doesn't suck. :lol:

[tmadden]

Great fab work. Jeez

[mach1stang]

I'm digging the hell out of the two stripe and pinstriped engine bay!

[ModernDay67SS]

Wow... This thing is just getting better and better.

[JayR]

Stoked to see Jared and this project finally getting seen and receiving all the love they deserve.

Thanks to Alan for seeing this thing through and trusting me to do the designs and a huge thank you and tons of props to Jared for always letting me run with it and then being as insanely talented as he is trusting and being able to make anything I draw. Jared is one of my best friends and then he also happens to be one of the most talented people I know so helping him with this car has been a total pleasure and privilege.

What about the underside of that hood? Is that amazing or what? "oh, I'll just build a new under-structure to clear and accommodate the vents" What? How? Go to his website and see how he did it on the 69 Camaro we did together 7 years ago!

[Sinco]

Stoked to see Jared and this project finally getting seen and receiving all the love they deserve.

Thanks to Alan for seeing this thing through and trusting me to do the designs and a huge thank you and tons of props to Jared for always letting me run with it and then being as insanely talented as he is trusting and being able to make anything I draw. Jared is one of my best friends and then he also happens to be one of the most talented people I know so helping him with this car has been a total pleasure and privilege.

What about the underside of that hood? Is that amazing or what? "oh, I'll just build a new under-structure to clear and accommodate the vents" What? How? Go to his website and see how he did it on the 69 Camaro we did together 7 years ago!

Jason,

All I can say is wow, tremendous fab work and design. I should have had these guys do my 66 nova!!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Heres a pic of the engine painted with the valve covers in base coat!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/272B6FDE-1006-4EA4-8301-A7E0C63914F7.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/272B6FDE-1006-4EA4-8301-A7E0C63914F7.jpg.html)

valve cover with satin clear
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/28937882-F840-4C27-9A7C-642820241021.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/28937882-F840-4C27-9A7C-642820241021.jpg.html)

We always try to simplify an engine without covering anything up... I like to mount the LS coils down at the oil pan, this allows the plug wires to stay concealed between the headers and the block.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/3467A3BC-5659-479C-B340-B4327987724A.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/3467A3BC-5659-479C-B340-B4327987724A.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/B2964EC0-1935-478C-864E-E1A1ACA667AA.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/B2964EC0-1935-478C-864E-E1A1ACA667AA.jpg.html)

[Build-It-Break-it]

Looking really nice. I like the coil relocation idea, cleans up the engine bay a lot. How are you going run the coil harnesses? Underneath the headers to the block or down by the oil pan?

[Al Moreno]

Hey Jared coil bracket looks great! Is it a tight to get the harness onto the coils? It looks like a tight squeeze.

[snappytravis]

Can't wait to go check this baby out!! If I was to do a nova it would have to be 66 or 67 for sure. Good job guys.

[Sinco]

What car is that sitting behind the first picture of the engine? Looks like a nova with a turbo maybe...

[Hotrod1]

Yeah, I would like to see that also. The radiator support looks interesting. Pics please?

[Winmon]

Incredible build guys!!! Can't wait to see it in person. Alot of very cool ideas in this car :thumbsup:

[J-Rod&Custom]

Looking really nice. I like the coil relocation idea, cleans up the engine bay a lot. How are you going run the coil harnesses? Underneath the headers to the block or down by the oil pan?

Hey Jared coil bracket looks great! Is it a tight to get the harness onto the coils? It looks like a tight squeeze.

Its tight for sure.. The bracket will drop down with 4 bolts if needed...

Heres a pic with the wires connected, They route up the side of the engine, behind the starter.

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/6FAEB488-2BE6-4BC2-991A-CC02C8E64BDB.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/6FAEB488-2BE6-4BC2-991A-CC02C8E64BDB.jpg.html)
What car is that sitting behind the first picture of the engine? Looks like a nova with a turbo maybe...

Yeah, I would like to see that also. The radiator support looks interesting. Pics please?

Its a '70 Nova that we started years ago, it went into storage for a long time, but its back in the shop getting worked on! Pretty cool car, Ill post some pics soon... Its got a BBC, twin turbos, and a custom intake we built.

Heres a pic of the core support with the rad and intercooler...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/Eriks%20Nova/IMG_8373.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/Eriks%20Nova/IMG_8373.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Wow that is sweet!

[Sinco]

Jared you guys do some sick work, hope I can see the 67 nova at sema.

Doug

[J-Rod&Custom]

More Pics!!!

The car is getting very close! But so is SEMA... :_paranoid


We had to fab a power steering reservoir
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/73138195-F36C-429B-A809-4DA5873050E8_1.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/73138195-F36C-429B-A809-4DA5873050E8_1.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/828FF41C-9A43-48C9-903B-9A5407D5158F_1.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/828FF41C-9A43-48C9-903B-9A5407D5158F_1.jpg.html)

Fit the bumpers in copper, just before chrome
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/FEA9CB43-432C-40B8-8078-1BAAEBB4AD38.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/FEA9CB43-432C-40B8-8078-1BAAEBB4AD38.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/E9C46266-0FB8-4EF6-9160-4E607CE89C4B_1.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/E9C46266-0FB8-4EF6-9160-4E607CE89C4B_1.jpg.html)

Heres the first time it moved under its own power!

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/A672710B-22AD-4B6A-895B-2F0C58684B07.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/A672710B-22AD-4B6A-895B-2F0C58684B07.jpg.html)
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/D4CFD6A9-9E27-4C7F-9536-95FAFFCBE1F6.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/D4CFD6A9-9E27-4C7F-9536-95FAFFCBE1F6.jpg.html)

The dash and wiring are coming together!
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Loading up for McFarland Upholstery!!!!
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[waynieZ]

It looks great.

[Motormouth]

Oh man, this car is gonna be killer!!! Great job guys!

[Winmon]

Stunning! The copper bumpers actually do not look too bad up against the brown, bottom stripe...

http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/D4CFD6A9-9E27-4C7F-9536-95FAFFCBE1F6.jpg.html

[Evan Iroc-Z]

That bumper!!!

[mach1stang]

Completely stunning!!!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Last few days before SEMA!!!

Here are a few Pics!

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We polished the front edge of the splitter.
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Final fitting the fenders before we color sand and buff.
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We used an electric E-brakehttp://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/E9EF827C-1194-4367-BB7B-2CBAEC8D11AC.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/E9EF827C-1194-4367-BB7B-2CBAEC8D11AC.jpg.html)
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Classic Instruments did the gauges for us! They look great!http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/8D626B49-318C-456C-AF4F-0DEFB1D4F371.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/8D626B49-318C-456C-AF4F-0DEFB1D4F371.jpg.html)

Sharp bodylines everywhere!!! Its really motivating seeing it so close to being done!
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[Sinco]

Very nice work!!!

[waynieZ]

Nice work. I like what you did with the dash. The car's going to shine at SEMA.

[NOPANTS68]

Holy smokes that car is beautiful. That orange color used as a accent piece is bitchin. That's the stuff that separates you pros from garage hacks like us. Imagaination and talent make for some pretty stuff.

[Rick D]

So cool I love the details, wish I was going to make Sema this year!

:king: :king: :king: :king:

[tubbed69]

So cool I love the details, wish I was going to make Sema this year!

:king: :king: :king: :king:

I agree with you Rick,super nice.

[Ricochet]

Stellar in every aspect! This will be by far one of "The" cars that will be the buzz around SEMA! Look forward to seeing it in person!

[Jay Hilliard]

Stellar in every aspect! This will be by far one of "The" cars that will be the buzz around SEMA! Look forward to seeing it in person!

x2. Cant wait to see it.

[J-Rod&Custom]

Its great to hear all the positive feed back! We have all been working so hard to get the last few details worked out on the car...
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I got a little extra help from my son!http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/F06D2301-315F-4CE4-87E8-A26DA6DFBB48.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/F06D2301-315F-4CE4-87E8-A26DA6DFBB48.jpg.html)

Sooo close!!!
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[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome Jared. Simply stunning!

[Ron in SoCal]

Jared awesome pic w your son! I really like the splitter touch as well.

:cheers:

[travmon]

Looks Awesome, Great stuff from the great northwest ! Have a prosperous vegas event. Trav

[J-Rod&Custom]

The Nova is inside SEMA! It looks great!!! Can't wait for the show to start on Tuesday!

If you're at SEMA, please stop by and say hello!


-Jared


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[WSSix]

Congrats on making it to SEMA with the car, Jarred. You did a fantastic job.

[65 347]

This will definitely be on my 'to see list'
Great job!


Mike

[Juicypop]

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Man I love the detail you put in the build and the originality of it. Congrats on a beautiful car brother.

[E.rodz]

Checked out the car yesterday. Nice job on the build the car looks great!

[J-Rod&Custom]

The last few days have been just amazing!!! We have been getting a lot of positive feedback on the car, meeting a lot of Lat-G members, and even scored a GM design award!!!

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[OLDFLM]

Congrats Jared, Jason and your team!! Extremely well deserved guys!

[waynieZ]

Great Job, the awards well deserved!

[Al Moreno]

Congrats, All the hard work paid off!

[Darrell]

Jared, Alan and all the crew at J-Rod, stopped by and looked at your car at Sema and wanted to compliment you guys on the fantastic work you did on that 67, just took the time to go over all the build pics, super impressed with all the great work and sorry I didn't get time to really look at that car, it's just so busy at Sema, can honestly say one of my top 10 favorites at the show, You guys did a fantastic job, congratulations on your awards, well-deserved,Darrell (Ironworks Speed & Kustom Nova):king:

[tones2SS]

Congrats on the award.
Great looking car!

[91S10ProStreet]

Congrats on the award!!! Well deserved!!! Nice looking car!!!

[Jay Hilliard]

Major congrats Jared and team. Very well deserved. It was great to meet you and talk cars. I can't wait to see the next build.

[Ricochet]

Car is amazing and well deserved!! The details are incredible! Glad I was able to see it in person and take it all in!

[camcojb]

Loved the car, and the builder was okay too... :poke: :)

[NOPANTS68]

That car was incredible. I looked at it three times at the show, then again at the Ignited event. All I can say is wow. Amazing work.

[J-Rod&Custom]

What a week!!!

The show was amazing, what a big year!!! I still can't believe we got a GM design award!!! Being in the same room accepting an award that shops like the Ring Brothers, Roadster shop, And Detroit speed were also getting was crazy! What an honer!!!



It was great to meet everyone from Lateral-G that came over and introduced themselves! I'm not sure why it took me so long to get on here... Great group of people!!!



Well we made it back safe... And I thought we better celebrate and clean off the tires!!!


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[ccracin]

What a week!!!

The show was amazing, what a big year!!! I still can't believe we got a GM design award!!! Being in the same room accepting an award that shops like the Ring Brothers, Roadster shop, And Detroit speed were also getting was crazy! What an honer!!!



It was great to meet everyone from Lateral-G that came over and introduced themselves! I'm not sure why it took me so long to get on here... Great group of people!!!



Well we made it back safe... And I thought we better celebrate and clean off the tires!!!


http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/th_5BCAB7A9-35F2-4D98-B6B9-B9C573529B0A.mp4 (http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/5BCAB7A9-35F2-4D98-B6B9-B9C573529B0A.mp4)
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Beautiful Car! You're my kinda guy, I think you missed a spot on the left rear tire. Better do it again!

Do you have any finished under hood shots?

Your design award was well deserved! Congrats!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Enjoy!

vx3g3i5bcZM

[Mr Furley]

What a car! Can't say enough how impressive your work is Jared. I hope you get another opportunity to properly showcase your talents soon!

[2L8IWON]

Sorry to be late to this party, but man HOW I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!I was curious, what color gray is that? And the ORange?

GREAT WORK!!! Amazing craftsmanship!

- Jesse

[Jims78elky]

The polished edge of the front splitter is just so intuitive..never seen that before on a build..very nice job!

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Sorry to be late to this party, but man HOW I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!I was curious, what color gray is that? And the ORange?

GREAT WORK!!! Amazing craftsmanship!

- Jesse

Thanks a lot!!!

The colors are both factory GM, Cyber grey and Atomic orange.




The polished edge of the front splitter is just so intuitive..never seen that before on a build..very nice job!

Thanks! I really like what the polished splitter did for the car too... It really added good detail, but kept an aggressive look.

[2L8IWON]

Thanks a lot!!!

The colors are both factory GM, Cyber grey and Atomic orange.


THANKS!!! I have LOVED Cyber Gray since it came out... now all I need to do is figure out if I can bring myself to paint my Mustang gm colors ;-)

[J-Rod&Custom]

Alan has been getting some miles on the Nova now that the weather is getting better! The car has been great to drive! The power is nuts, it doesn't matter what gear you're in... it pulls HARD!!!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/679E4B78-B1DA-4F72-8736-066E9314DDB4.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/679E4B78-B1DA-4F72-8736-066E9314DDB4.jpg.html)

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We were lucky enough to have John Jackson of NotStock Photography shoot the car!!! His work is truly amazing! It has always been a dream of mine to have him shoot a car we built!

Here are some teasers!!!
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/A93E0614-1FC3-4AA1-A78B-4689567ECD7A_2.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/A93E0614-1FC3-4AA1-A78B-4689567ECD7A_2.jpg.html)
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[ucf10dk]

Such a great build! Amazing job guys

[SBDave]

Wow just went through the whole thread. What an incredible transformation! I dug around on your website, that white Falcon shop car is rad! I'd love to see a build thread on that.

Dave

[J-Rod&Custom]

Such a great build! Amazing job guys

Wow just went through the whole thread. What an incredible transformation! I dug around on your website, that white Falcon shop car is rad! I'd love to see a build thread on that.

Dave

Thanks guys!

I'll try to post a built thread on the Falcon soon!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

See, all them long hours pays off in the end. :thumbsup:

looking good!!

[Winmon]

Very cool to see it getting drive time. You did an incredible job with it. John Jackson's pics are great. Love to have get some of mine next time he is up this way.

[mstennes]

I saw this work of art in Chelan a few weeks back, Jareds attention to detail is amazing! This car kept bringing me back, and Jared is a stand up guy to boot! I was the guy looking at it, asking all the questions, with the 69 Camaro convertible in a million pieces. I need to get ahold of you and further discuss you finishing my car for me! Thanks again for your time and patience!
Mike

[johnnymac46]

Just went through the entire thread.....sick build!

[mstennes]

Just went through the entire thread.....sick build!
That it is, and the attention to details, I was measurmized at all the little things that take it over the top as well!

[monza]

Wow, love this car! Very nice work, congrats.

[J-Rod&Custom]

Thanks a lot guys!!!

This was a fun car to build and to share!

We have been putting some miles on the car in the last few months! It's been a blast!

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/1E0376DC-0078-483C-B0D2-064E49924367.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/1E0376DC-0078-483C-B0D2-064E49924367.jpg.html)


Early morning donut run with my son!
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[mstennes]

Thanks a lot guys!!!

This was a fun car to build and to share!

We have been putting some miles on the car in the last few months! It's been a blast!

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/fiveone00/67%20Nova/1E0376DC-0078-483C-B0D2-064E49924367.jpg (http://s461.photobucket.com/user/fiveone00/media/67%20Nova/1E0376DC-0078-483C-B0D2-064E49924367.jpg.html)


Early morning donut run with my son!
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Looks like that picture was taken at Orondo Cider Works? If I'm not mistaken that's the 97A tunnel in the back ground? Awesome car, no amount of words can accurately describe it!

[DOOM]

Can never get tired of this car ! Just outstanding!!!

[Nick@HPM]

The Fab work is top notch!!

Looks great.

[Flash68]

Early morning donut run with my son!
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Awesome. How old is your boy? :thumbsup:

[H8tulooze]

Awesome build!!!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Awesome. How old is your boy? :thumbsup:

Thanks! My son will be 3 in Sept! Crazy how fast time goes... He's already into the shop! I need to start planning his first build! LOL!

[hersheys69z]

Saw this car at goodguys pleasanton.
Definitely my all time favorite nova and the best car there.
Loved the color combinations.
Are all the engine accessories painted black or did they come black?
If so what vendor?
Thanks

[J-Rod&Custom]

Saw this car at goodguys pleasanton.
Definitely my all time favorite nova and the best car there.
Loved the color combinations.
Are all the engine accessories painted black or did they come black?
If so what vendor?
Thanks

Wow! Thanks a lot!!!

The accessories are all painted black. We started with a Vintage Air Front runner system anodized black. But the alt, compressor, and PS pump all come with a natural finish...

[Wissing72]

Hi Jared! That car is awesome! Loved seeing it there at the show. It was great meeting you as well.

[DBasher]

Congratulations on the awards in Pleasanton, well deserved! One of the best things about this car is watching others take in all the details....and then watching when the owners son walks up and opens the door and climbs inside! OMG! What is that kid doing? Haha!

Any updates on the IRS 69?

[J-Rod&Custom]

Hi Jared! That car is awesome! Loved seeing it there at the show. It was great meeting you as well.

Great meeting you also Chris! You've got a very nice Chevelle!!! Sounded great driving through the awards!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Congratulations on the awards in Pleasanton, well deserved! One of the best things about this car is watching others take in all the details....and then watching when the owners son walks up and opens the door and climbs inside! OMG! What is that kid doing? Haha!

Any updates on the IRS 69?

Thanks Dan!

The '68 Camaro is coming along, we pulled off it for a little while... I'll update soon...

[DBasher]

68-69, 220-221 whatever it takes. Camaros are like white people....they all look the same! I'm looking forward to the updates, more for the wicked fabrication then the car itself.
:cheers:

[hersheys69z]

Wow! Thanks a lot!!!

The accessories are all painted black. We started with a Vintage Air Front runner system anodized black. But the alt, compressor, and PS pump all come with a natural finish...

Thanks now I know what I need to do.
I'm a painter so that won't be a issue.
What brand paint are you guys spraying?
Is there already a build thread for the Camaro?
Curious to see what you guys do with that.
I have my own 69 camaro project but when you do this trade for a living it's very hard to want to work on your own stuff on weekends.