new pics!
 

Okay here are 3 pics that I got.
First picture is with the bumper being fitted. What started out as a camaro bumper really cannot be considered one anymore. Its been cut up every which way. Jared is resp. for most of this front end construction. On to the headers, Adam did an excellent job. They have such an incredibly close tolerance to the the frame and the engine. The driver side header just about wraps around the steering shaft. As for the third picture...well you know what a friday night,some beverages and the crew at rad rides leads to. haha..Nova 4 life!

We are visiting the shop right before the joliet, IL goodguys show. Work on a small rollcage has begun and will probably be complete by then. If anyone attends the show be sure to let Troy know about the excitement with this car. It really is a dream for my dad and it shows how bad and sinister our novas can look. This thing is going to look "nasty" in the rearview!

Enjoy! Almost ready for paint!

Ok one more
 

Since I like you guys so much heres one more.
-derek :thumbsup:

Badass:hail: :hail: :hail:

You're putting to much money in a 3rd gen, ;) .

Looks awesome. :thumbsup:

Any thoughts on color?
Something subtle I would presume out of Troy.

This is a true testament as to why Troy and his crew are so successful.
The thought process to come up with the idea of blending 1st gen. camaro and 3rd gen nova. Incredible!

Looks good Derek, exactly what I thought it would look like. Are you doing a Camaro chin spoiler?

Sweet. Keep the pics coming. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Awesome work. :hail: :thumbsup: Enjoy seeing these updates.

Update
 

Check out the radrides website. They posted some stuff on the homepage.

www.radrides.com

cheers!
-derek :thumbsup:

looks killer I need to talk to troy at sema and see how they are going ot run the procharger with the front runner........:thumbsup:

The front end looks awesome and like it was meant to be that way I love that about his work

You really love novas for sure ;) Going to be one of the best ever made.

Did you got one price for all the work or is just by hours ?

Looks great. Glad to see a BBC in it.

You must have a crystal ball or something! :_paranoid

[QUOTE=killer69]I know this is not really the appropriate place to ask this question but i am going to anyway.
Is this going to be a Full no Rad Rides Build?
what is the time frame for the completed project
how is the invoicing structured
how do they "Estimate" the cost or do they even ask?

Stopped by the shop to get an estimate on doing my 57 nomad while home in Illinois last christmas. First of let me say EVERYONE was very nice and helpfull, great shop, great cars. Shop manager said its basically $175 to due a car, the recent chevelle was $300+. $25K down in escrow and you replenish the account as it goes low, that way the bill doesn't seem too crazy at the end. shop rate $95/hr.

I would love nothing more than the team at Rad rides to do my Nomad, But I've chosen another ridler winner locally who does equally impresive work that allows me to work on my own car and its only 45 minutes away from my home.... at $50/hr. More bang for the buck for me since the drivetrain will be high $$$$ to start with as I'm not going with a crate motor.

Sounds about right on all that info. :thumbsup:

Update to website
 

Jack and Annette just finished updating the projects and completed pages of the cars on the website. Check out the Nova and the other cool cars coming together at radrides. It looks like they are adding new pictures weekly and even daily.

-derek

Man that thing is shaping up to be the baddest Nova Ever. No real surprise tho coming from the Rad Rides crew. Keep the updates coming!!

Car looks incredible.
Personally I am not sure on the hood design.
What was the intent there?
Is it functional or is it there for a reason (clearance from underneath etc).
IMO I think it would be killer if it was symmetrical and cowl'd on BOTH sides.
Either way.... the craftsmanship is hands down awesome!

It is coming along nicely,not sure about the hood scoop maybe I need to see it further along,I guess thats what makes rads what they are today....innovators!
Any wheel thoughts yet?

hood and other items of info
 

You have to see the hood to really see whats going on there. Once its body worked it will be a pretty subtle but required item. The hood as it was looked good but was lacking attitude. Basically the idea for this car is its raw meanness. When you look at it you see its all business. We didnt want a huge cowl hood that gave away all its secrets of whats lurking under the hood. The engine is sitting much lower in the car then original, and the stock hood closed without a problem. I do believe it will be a functional piece to help the engine breath.

Theres been talk of a special wheel built by billet specialities. Some type of design that has never been done before. As far as design...we mentioned some type of a multiple spoke wheel, with very hard edged straight spokes.

see ya on the flip side at SEMA!
-derek

Saw it on Friday - It looks really nice

70 nova
 

seen the build shots on RR website, some good ideas but not sure :_paranoid about the exhaust openings, looks exactly like the ones they did on the ill fated 37. Not sure about the wing and mixing 69 Camaro parts into the project either. The fab work looks nominal coming from there but I guess that's why they make mud :rofl: Other than that, pretty nice car

Car looks amazing to me,I can't wait to see it completed,love all the little tricks,especially the hood...

...It will certainly be one of the finest Nova's ever done.:yes:

care to show us your work?? troy has to prove nothing.

Relax jake, never said that Troy has anything to prove, just adding my thoughts to the forum. I have known Troy for long long time and he would be the first one to respect anyones thoughts.

So Troy would be totally cool if you just walked up and told him his work was nominal. I guess you can paint me skeptical.

My thoughts exactly.:rolleyes:
It's always the guys with less then 10 posts who seem to know it all...

So after 10 posts you know everything?:lolhit: J/K

:soapbox: See, guys like you...Err. So, I guess I don't no jack because I have only 4 posts under my belt (my pictures below).
Dude, 69 is intitled to his own opinion. I know everyone thinks Troy is God but come on. There is nothing wrong with a little constructive criticism.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e101005017.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...nterior009.jpg
That was in 2002.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...r/DSC00672.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...urpaint014.jpg
My "drivers" paint. Could read a buisness card from 10' away.

And to think i just wrote in another thread i missed you guy's....

Yeah, right! :cool:

Lead.:D

ya know what, this is nova's thread, and his nova is gonna be killer, i for one can't wait to see more...
thanks though

10 posts or 10,000...my comment remains the same. I'm not always a fan of Troy's stylistic choices, but the actual work performed is far from "nominal".

Fab work and sema
 

Well back from Sema and it was awesome! Saw a lot of cars there and I really really liked the camaro from KD hotrods. Looked absolutely wicked. Anyway, back to this thread.

We appreciate the comments, even if some are constructive criticism. Some people like certain designs and pick a builder based on them. We chose Troy because he builds cars you can really drive and approaches a build on a more engineering level.
As far as the amount of fab work into the car...there is a ton of it. The whole tail light section was completely cut and redone, everything under the lights are all scratch built. The front end is the same way. Even the detroit speed parts (half of their catologue) that were bought were cut up in places to make stuff fit better. Its not like a riddler car, the 37 or the 40 ford, where whole fenders are custom made. But whats great about this car is that you can buy a lot of the stuff that we are using, and put it on your nova.
And the trunk has made it to bodywork!
-derek

Just a couple of quick comments (post 11) Everybody does have opinions --- Troy is very talented ---- And if most of you guys would concentrate on your cars and fab skills instead of counting posts (11 if your not counting) maybe you could be working on your car and/or tuning up your fab skills, if any. This is what I don't like about these forums, people focus more on whats on their computer than whats in their garage, sad-----
Have a great weekend:thumbsup:

Hold on their bud...If you keep talking like that these guys are going to eat you right up...Seriously...So lets just get back on topic here. :)

Thanks

Paul

For those of you who have either built or have had their car built. Food for thought: In my opinion when someone criticizes my work, in that very second my thoughts "what the heck does he/she know". Then I take a step back, take in a couple deep breaths, gather my pride and take another look at what was criticized, then corrected if needed. At times the builder see's things in a different perspective then QT public.
For me, that's what makes a great build.:thumbsup:

Humm, I wonder if that was the thought process back in the 50's. Those were some really radical ideas. :wow:

Troy does make some really nice vehicles. Three is no way anyone can take that away from him.
One day I hope to as popular as him. Plus, have some of his accounts ;)

Keep at it, youve got some nice stuff coming together. :D

lol, make your own post please

Troy's a Ruler ....
 

I was at AAPEX this year and went over and finally got to meet Troy and a few of his team members, what a bunch of nice down to earth, humble and talented individuals.

Troy and I visited for about 30 minutes while he was signing posters and getting pictures taken with fans, talked quite a bit about "Notorious" and he seemed really jazzed about the outcome of this ride,me too by the way!

I have wanted to meet him for several years and finally got the chance, the year the ebay mustang was auctioned off, I couldnt get near him he was so busy talking to fans, so this year was truly my highlight of the show to finally get to meet and to talk Nova's :cool: with Troy, what a real nice guy,with a good sense of humor too!

Yes I am a Rad Rides fan and have been since his Chevelle was in Hot Rod several years ago,why do I like there stuff so much?they are very creative,innovative and usually start a trend rather then copy one.

1st - Alright guys, I guess nobody likes to hear any type of opinions. I really don't know why I even bother throwing my 2 cents out there, seems like most of you can't handle it.
2nd - I am done with this forum, too many closed minds
3rd - once again, I have known Troy longer than all you guys ( and kids) put together, so watch it,I am on track, and don't call me bud , paul
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