You said it brother!!:hail: :thumbsup:

Any update on this? :cool:

That is coming along really really well....looks killer!

Sweet looking Nova...wheels and stance are killer. Can't wait to see more.

Awesome! :thumbsup:

Any updates

update!
 

WOOHOO!.. some updates. Sorry things have been way busy. anyways, here are some newish pics of some stuff. While replacing the dash top we decided to just go ahead and make the car have an 8pt cage. Also we decided for what the cars going to be used for we should have some rear diff and tranny coolers so we started gathering ingredients for that addition. Got the driveshaft made and our Ron Davis rad came in.








http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...dashtopweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...ver/8ptweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...er/mounts2.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/DSC03004.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...rmount1web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...rmount2web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...rmountsweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...fcoolerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...veshaftweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...adiatorweb.jpg

WOW! You just had to build a Nova like this :D . I'll go broke due to all your ideas :yes: .

John

Looking great Bill :cool:

Do you work at DSE?

Thanks John, The build was originally planned out to be nothing like this. and could have been done months ago. :faint:

Thank you,


I currently don't, but I have.

Oh Snap!

How did I miss this thread for months? You sir are talented as hell.

Look out Notorious! You are about to be outdone!

Tyler

Great job Billy.
This car is going to be AWESOME! Cannot wait for the finished product.:hail: :thumbsup:
Please keep us posted.

I think this would be an awesome 3rd gen Nova to prototype some Anvil CF A-pillars, B-pillers and a 2.5" cowl hood on :unibrow: . Then when mine is done they'll be ready for production :D .

John

It looks like those late nights are paying off. :yes: You have made great progress!!

I've had the opportunity to see this build in person and it is amazing. This is going to be one of the cars that everyone wants to see. Billy's workmanship and attention to detail are top notch. He is very talented and above all a great guy who is always willing to help.

Keep up the good work and stop making your welds look better than mine..:lol:

Mike

It will be ashame to cover up this build W/ paint & interior. This will be and all time favor it build from this site.Looks great.

Thanks, For the kind words Mike.

Thanks, The raw stage of cars is my favorite too. Theres just something about raw metal that looks killer, but I also can't wait to get some color on it.

Man the nova looks absolutely stunning. Probably gonna be the best looking pro touring i have seen. they are finally making a run though. Good to see something other than the 69 camaros. Not that i dont love those. I was curious though, Where is that center dash from or is that custom fabbed as well because it looks great and would love that in my nova.

keep it up man!

jeff

We NEED more pic's!!

subscribed... :cool:

Finally an update!! Been working on the inner fenders for what seems like forever. Well their all tacked together now along with the bay bars. The inner fenders were widened about 2 1/4" and the inner section was raised atleast 4". Anyways here are a couple pics.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...ssinnerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/billyweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...veinnerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...baybarsweb.jpg

Finally some updates :D .

This thing is gonna be sick!

The inner fenders turned out great Billy!! Nice work.:thumbsup:

Mike

Keep up the great work Billy.
I can't wait to see this bad boy complete.:cheers:

Okay... is it me or does it look like the Nova is smiling?! :)

:lol: :lol: ..It does look like that indeed..:)

lol...Thats exactly what we said as soon as the bumper went on..Reminded me of the kool Aid character OH YEAH!!!

EXACTLY!!! Just don't go smashing through any walls! LOL :drive:

LOVE the build btw! Great fab and fresh ideas!! :thumbsup:

Maybe the car is smiling knowing that's the view many are going to be seeing when this beast is done? :yes:

Billy,

Just curious what size torch, tungsten and filler rod you use on sheetmetal. I've been welding on my 52 truck which has pretty thick metal, but I think I could still stand to go with smaller tungsten, tip, filler etc..

As always, the fab work looks fantastic!

some very cool things going on there!
good looking car

Hey Brandon,

For the sheetmetal stuff I like to use 1/16" tungsten, with a #4 cup, and .045 filler rod. Hope that helps you out.

Thanks, I keep getting better, little by little. I just need some more time in the garage - don't we all!

Get yourself the Miller quick reference guide --- and just follow their recommendations... THEY have lots of experience. BTW == It also makes a difference if you're using a gas lens cup... vs standard torch etc. The flow is so much better on the gas lens...

Personally I use the pedal style voltage regulator and really modulate this when I'm welding thin stuff.. helps keep the heat down.

Billy -- Here ya go! A free online calculator... just fill in the questions... and weld away!

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...calculator.php

Billy, your name sounds familar..Did you own a grey nova with meteros? Didnt it smash into a wall at a little track?

If so is this a new project or the same car just ripped apart?

Yes sir, That was me. This Nova project is a different car however. The other one is salted away for the time being. the build plans for it are too instense for my current budget so im going to have to wait a little while on that one.

I like it, a guy that has two bitchin 3rd Gen Nova's :thumbsup:

Billy were you at DSE went Dan started their?killer job:cool:

Thanks, Yes I was there.:cheers:

Wow I have to see this done. One of the main reasons I joined this forum. There are some very cool cars on here.




Josh