Great looking car! Will you have it at the Goodguys show in Columbus?

Very nice engine bay. Nice and clean looking.

Do you guys think its clean ? :lol:
We are very excited about this car.
Its design intent was to be subtle, CLEAN & classy. Similar to something you would find in a new car today. We didnt go crazy on the fabrication, but we did pay attention to detail. Hearing all the feedback makes me feel like we achieved our goal. This by NO means is a SMOY contender. We just wanted to show what was possible using mostly "off-the-shelf" aftermarket parts (after a little modifing).


Yes. This car will debut in Columbus this year. Come check it out. :thumbsup:

Good luck at Columbus this year Steve, you guys did a fantastic job of hitting your goals. And yes, I too think it's a really CLEAN build!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Maiden Voyage:
(sorry for the crappy cell phone pic)

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...bs/nova/12.jpg

Looks awesome Steve! Can't wait to see it in person!
I love the colors and satin finishes, wanting to do that on my new ride.

-Gary
:thumbsup:

Somethings still missing....
Its too nice to cover up :lol:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...aBuild2/32.jpg

Man that looks good , I really love the filter color .... I see you were successful

Hey... good to hear from you.
Yes... I was successfull.... twice. I have a spare too. :lol:
Stop by in Columbus..... l'll tell you my secret !

You guys gonna have the Mustang out there ?
I am looking forward to seeing it.

What front seats are those? and is that back seat out of something or full custom?


Scott

Scott.... I have been getting alot of inquires about the interior. So I will try to sum them all up here:

-The front seat BOTTOMS are from a Toyota Celica. They have been refoamed and reshaped prior to being wrapped.
-The front seat TOPS are heavily modified, reshaped and refoamed.
-The rear seat is 100% hand built from scratch using foam and backerboard.
-The Dash is 100% hand built using Fiberglass, foam and backerboard. (see earlier poats)
-The center console is 100% hand built using foam, fiberglass and board.
-The door Panels are 100% hand built using foam and backerboard.
-The door pulls are CNCd from a solid block of Aluminum.
-The door cranks, window cranks and billet trim are all from Clayton Machine.
-The carpet is Mercedes Benz
-The gauges are Classic Instruments
-The metal mesh was bead rolled and then powdercoated satin black.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1027.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1025.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1026.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...aBuild2/33.jpg

Glad to hear you got it handled and can't wait to hear how
and yes we will have the mustang up there so I wil look you up and check this thing out in person

I agree. That is killer looking Steve!:thumbsup:

It's so nice it almost makes me want to hit Columbus just to see it!

Show off!!! Maybe I should just stay home.

Love to see little guy :cheers:

They all go together great. I hope to see it someday.

The interior looks awesome. Nice work.

Wow is all I have to say

Your team did a great job

So cool how you blended the two tone right through the steering wheel. It's all in the little details..:thumbsup:

holly cow that car came out AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! the attention to detail is what makes this car different that other "off the shelf cars"

After much though, it seemed I just wasnt happy with "our" one piece taillights. The fitment (size) needed work and since we arent in the "Billet Parts" industry it was apparent that our lights would take more time to perfect than I would rather give them. Pascual and Judas over at Marquez Design stepped up and supplied us with a "Pre Production" set to spread the word on their soon to be released 66/67 Billet Tail Lights. Some of you may have seen these at SEMA last year. They are 3D machined from Solid Billet and feature sequential LED brake and turn signals. They will be available in solid red or with white back-up light. Both will be available in polished or black anodized. These are a functional works of art !
Check out the easy installation:

First remove your existing lights and mark the holes from the template:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...vaBuild2/1.jpg

Second, drill the holes:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...vaBuild2/2.jpg

Third, apply a thin gasket (supplied) and mount:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...vaBuild2/3.jpg

Last, hook up wiring connection and sit back and stare:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...vaBuild2/4.jpg

Wow, congratulations Marquez Design, those tails are so clean, I love the way they look, they fit in any kind of build!

I gotta have a pair of those once they are released! They look absolutely awesome!

very trick! Where did you get the air cleaner top/base??

Its an Edelbrock Air Cleaner that we machined to eliminate the fins. We then Machined a 1/2" wide by 1/16" deep groove that matches the valve covers. The trim pieces were made from Clayton Machine Billet Strips.

Finished Pics
 

As we load up the Nova for Columbus, I realized not everyone here will get to see it finished. So for those who arent going to make the trip, here are some (almost) finished pics just for you...... We look forward to a great trip and meeting alot of you out there. :thumbsup:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1018.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1021.jpg

Looks great! I'll see ya there.
-Gary

Steve,

The car came out beautiful! Really enjoyed the build thread. Great job :thumbsup:

Rich

Good Luck Buddy, see you soon. We leave out on Wednesday as well. Don't forget the hess stuff, Anything you need let me know tonight and I'll pack it.

Wait.... I thought you said Thursday. Lets time it so we can meet up and tag along. We are leaving between 8-9. You are 2.5 hours ahead of me.
I got the hess stuff already packed in the trailer :thumbsup:

WOW!! This thing is coming out great.:thumbsup:

I'm hoping around Noon. My buddy has to work 1/2 day. Keep in touch on the cell.

Wow, that car looks very nice Steve. Very nice.:thumbsup:

We are back from Columbus !!!
It was not without a struggle. About a 100 miles from getting there Wednesday night, the tow vehicle had one of the most devastating blow-outs I've ever witnessed damaging the undercarriage and quarter panel badly. Then I went into the trailer to get the tools and smelled gas fumes before I even opened the door. It seems the filler neck on the Nova broke off during the ride and about 4 gallons splashed out on the trailer floor.
Once we got past all that (and a lot of JB weld) we were able to drive the Nova around (even in the rain on Friday) without incident.
Thanks to all those who stopped by !!
I have to thank Mark Lengal (bigtyme1) for all his help and during my "bad mood" on Thursday. I even managed to kick a can of brake clean clear across a parking lot and hit the only truck there (his).
Here are some pics from the show:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1324.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1449.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1448.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1400.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1388.jpg

The "Shop Bitch" Nova was awarded the "Best Ride on Intro Wheels" Award:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1460.jpg

Mark and I in the winners Circle (Mark won the "Cool Camaro" Award):

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/IMG_1443.jpg

Steve,

It was great talking to you on Sunday! You built an awesome Nova. Hopefully others on this site get a chance to see it.


--Eric

Mark is a good guy! Always always there to help others! Way to go Mark.

Good wins you two! Nice cars and they deserve the kudos they've gotten!

Great job to both of you, Steve the Nova looked great