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MetalWorksClassics 12-16-2016 08:34 AM

What's the PLAN???
 
Hey guys...good eyes, you picked out a lot the Nova' features.

The 63 has already received a bunch of Detroit Speed goodies including:
- Complete front sub/front suspension
- Rear 4 link suspension
- 3" mini tubs
- Frame connectors.

It was set-up for a killer Wegner Motorsports LS3, but it has been sold. We are leaning towards another Wegner, but supercharging this time...perhaps a Whipple.

There is currently a 4 pt. roll cage, but we will be upgrading to a full 8pt, plus a halo, drop bars, etc.

It will be running Forgeline wheels and likely BAER brakes.

Should be a fun car to beat on.

MetalWorksClassics 12-16-2016 08:44 AM

Acid dip
 
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Here is how the body looked after our acid dipping process...

syborg tt 12-16-2016 09:15 AM

Wow is that car clean.

MetalWorksClassics 12-16-2016 04:18 PM

Passenger quarter panel
 
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The passenger quarter had some previous damage and rust, so we replaced it.

MetalWorksClassics 12-23-2016 04:51 PM

Installing the DSE rear suspension
 
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Welding in the Detroit Speed rear suspension points.

MetalWorksClassics 12-27-2016 02:33 PM

Fitting the drive line
 
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We mocked up the LS engine and TREMEC to see how everything would fit with the front sheet metal.

Grnova 12-27-2016 02:54 PM

Going to be A fun one to watch any ideas on paint?

MetalWorksClassics 12-27-2016 03:50 PM

Tim,

Planning on bare metal...this one is simply going to get beat on too much to put into paint...and bare metal just sounds fun.



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Originally Posted by Grnova (Post 651345)
Going to be A fun one to watch any ideas on paint?


Boss 5.0 12-30-2016 04:56 AM

This is gonna be a fun one to watch.

fleetus macmullitz 12-30-2016 07:27 AM

My folks bought a '63 wagon from new.

Such cool cars to see being built like this. :thumbsup:


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