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Can anyone tell me the performance differences there would be in a 335 rear versus a 295 rear? HP will be around 550 hp.
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Alright....I think I might have made a decision on the tire width issue. Rodger, the fabricator, pointed out that the Z06 has 325's and has a 500+ hp motor in it. The engine I'll be running will make more or less 550 hp. GM must have put that wide a tire on there to handle the horses that baby cranks out. Can't argue with that! So I guess we're going with the 335's. I actually kind of liked it and if I change my mind later I can always go down in width. :lol:
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Quick Photo Update!
Just a quick update:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...28-2006014.jpg Cowl vent filled! http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...28-2006013.jpg Mock up of tires! http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...28-2006007.jpg Shell was media blasted! More next week!(Hopefully!) John |
Looking Good Looking Good. :thumbsup:
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I guess next week came sooner than I thought!
Movin' right along with suspension mockup!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...29-2006007.jpg Fabricator wants to call the car "Z06 Nova" and cut a plate to see how it looks! What do you think? I'm thinking maybe to name it "Evil Spirit"! http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...29-2006008.jpg Another shot of the mockup! http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...29-2006009.jpg One More! http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...29-2006005.jpg John |
I like that name Z06 Nova. Unique. :thumbsup:
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Wow
All I Gotta Say Is, Wow, There Is Some Real Progress Getting Done On Your Little Shoebox Nova, And I Really Like The Direction You're Going In, Keep Up The Great Work, I Don't Have A Duece, But I Have A Nova Clone And I Love Each Of The Generations Up To 72
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R.P. - Just the fact that you posted a comment makes me feel proud! Your car is amazing! :hail: So you like Z06 Nova huh? Rodger, the fabricator, told me that if I don't like that name we can always turn the plate around and call it AVON 6 OZ.! :P I told him he should stick to welding! :rofl:
Chaz - Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, they are humming along quite nicely! Hopefully my checkbook can keep up with them! :lol: |
Your car looks awesome already!! Keep the pics coming.
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I'll be going up next week to see the car in person so I'll take some photos of the car. We're supposed to have the C6 Torque tube, Transaxle, Diff, Half-Shafts, Rear Control Arms and hubs by Friday. Hopefully the guys will have the rear mocked up and the main chassis further along!
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man i love all the high ends builds going on lately.
Your car is going to be amazing. Please post tons of pics - your build a car i've alway's wanted to build. So i'm going to watch this thread like a hawk. |
Car is looking good! Keep the pictures coming! Be sure to share your project over at Steve's Nova Site Good group of Nova fans there.
BTW, I'm not sure what wheel size you came up with, but I think 17" front and 18" rears are the perfect combo for Chevy IIs. Anything else doesn't look right... Keep it up! |
Marty - Coming from someone that has one of the most insane truck builds I've ever seen that is a HUGE compliment! Man, I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the words of encouragement that you all have been giving me!
Cadpro - I posted at stevesnovasite under "Show and Shine"/Did I make the right decision? 17/35/255 front and 18/30/335 rear is the final. *****Edit***** Rear may change to 295 or 305! Thanks to all that have posted words of encouragement and advice! Hearing a different point of view, good or bad, helps me in seeing things that I may have not seen or thought of which, in the end, will make the build just that much better! :hail: Thanks Again Guys(and Gal!) John |
What can I say. I just love these Novas!
Looking Great Man. |
You need motivation on these builds. Plain and simple, it's hard ass work! When you get to touch base with someone on the site it seems to keep you focused
and energizied. Plus in your case, you are going ball_ out. :wow: R.P. |
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Keep it up... Chad |
Good Idea! :yes:
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Are you putting a cage in this thing?
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Well .....so far the plan is to do so but we're trying to see how we can do it so it is undetecable. Main problem, obviously, is the main hoop. Can't seem to get around that! Also the crossbar on the main hoop. I want to retain the rear seating but with a crossbar it would be too dangerous for the rear passengers so we're trying to figure out what we are going to do. I definitely want to try and run the a-pillar downbars through the actual a-pillars, if possible, through the cowl and firewall and tie it to the front subframe and the C-pillar downbars down the inside of the C-pillar and tie it to the rear subframe. Either 6 or 8 point probably!
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Yea that sounds good.
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Quickee teaser pics!
Rear end mock up pics! I'm trying to get up to the shop but Rodger told me that there is snow on the Grapevine so It'll be slow going! I'll take more pics if I can get up there! Enjoy!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-4-2007003.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-4-2007002.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-4-2007001.jpg LS7 should land on their doorstep next thursday or friday! John |
Looks awesome. I bet it is going to corner great with the trans weight in the rear! Hopefully this tread will motivate tyler to work on 50/50
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Wow, don't you guys ever sleep ????
Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next pics ! |
Niiiiiiiice!
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Got up to the Shop!
Got up to the shop today and saw some progress and I thought I would share it with you guys!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/PICT0005.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/PICT0003.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/PICT0001.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../Overview2.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/Chassis8.jpg I'll post more pics when the LS7 comes in! I can't wait! John |
Looking killer. I cant wait till the LS7 comes in too. lol:thumbsup:
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Man i love it. I really like this picture since it's got the c6 57 pick up in it. What can i say " I still play with trucks"
car is looking awesome and you have a great shop working on it. http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../Overview2.jpg |
Thanks marty. I have some talented guys who punch the clock at my shop, that is for sure.
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Motor ??
Couldn't wait - did the motor get delivered this week ??? :drool:
Looking good man !! Also, did the truck go to paint yet ?? Can't wait to see that either !! Jim |
Guess what showed up at the shop today!
3 guesses guys!.........................
Here's a hint: http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...utcase/LS7.jpg Looks like we're going to need to put an order in for some glue for the back tires! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!:D John |
The motor arrived to keep us warm in this record setting cold spell. you can just feel the power in the crate.
The truck is coming apart this week after final body work. The engine gets dyno'd on the 24th. And the reassembly shall begin. We have had to slow down so that the Bob Ryder of Truckin magazine could cover even more of the build. There has been about 20 pages thus far covering the build in 3 issues. He is covering the paint this month and the upholstry and details next. I saw that you speedster project is coming along nicely. We are starting in The 500ci Prochargered LSX 67 chevelle with C6 stuff next month. So We had better get to work.: unibrow: Thanks for the positive feedback guys. Rodger |
Anyone know of a company other than Katech and Nasty performance that makes coil pack relocators?:)
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ATS, one of the sponsors on this site. Nasty made the finned valve covers for the truck. I have a set for the Truck if you want to see them next time your in town.
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Mockup with the LS7
We finally got the engine in the car to mock up the drivetrain and get everything level!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-14-07008.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-14-07007.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-14-07006.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-14-07005.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-14-07001.jpg What do you think? John |
That is so freaken cool!!!!!!!!!!!
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That is pretty bad ass!
What a huge amount of work and craftsmanship. I know how much work went into mine and to see something like this come together...really mind blowing.
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Wow! You are basically building an entire new car there. Lots of fab work; looks great.
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