Derek,

Here's a few shots from yesterday. Levi told me the car is going to bodyshop on Monday...

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This is not the Nova, but it was freakn' cool. I have been hanging around the shop for a couple of years and first saw this on their site, 3 years ago...

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Great picts. When you look through the grill and see that procharger it just looks absolutely mean. Levi's the man for the job on that setup. Did an incredible job on it. The core support/supercharger cover he built is gorgeous.
We also have a color for the car, it is spot on and looks spooky. They painted a small panel for us to check out and the color change in certain lighting is amazing. A dark charcoal will be used. I know i keep saying this but this time its a reality...body shop any day now.

peace
-d

Rendering curiosity!
 

Question:
So I know wonder Troy says that they wait to pick colors toward the end of the build, my question is, now that they have picked the colors do they finish the rendering or is there not a rendering in this case?

I know there were some sketches of this project, but I am wondering how they lay out the color scheme at this stage, is it on paper or just on test panels that they spray and show you guys or both? and how much decision did your father and you guys have in picking the colors?

As everyone knows usually rendering's are done at the beginning of a build.

I am just curious how that works (I had EVERY curious George book ever printed, f.y.i!:D )

Looking forward to seeing it in paint, specially now that we have seen a sneek peek of the Ring Bros. "Razor" Camaro!
This summer is going to be interesting,I am really looking forward to seeing it, I cant's imagine how excited you guys are!

notorious
 

Well just one color was picked and we saw it a couple weeks ago. As for all of the other colors being used...yes they pick them literally when its time to paint.

Good question. I think some of their customers are pretty specific on what they want whereas we just wanted a certain overall mood to be set when looking at this car. All we said from the start was charcoal grey since that was my dads color on his nova in 1970. Something about being nostalgic or somethin. Other then that...go nuts!

what camaro?? hehe let the games begin!

Thanks...we are really excited for the summer as well. I say they add another rule to the SMOY...that being lets strap each of these cars to a dyno and see some #'s. We just got back from manteno(11pm) and the car is ready to rock to the body shop...see you on the flipside.
rockon :thumbsup:
-derek

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represent ....
 

sure hope so :yes:

I can't wait to see that thing in color. :bow:

Glad to see this one coming along. It has been great to watch it along the process. Should look great when its done.
-Is that wagon the one that is going to be full time 4WD? I was watching that one and wondered what happened to it.
Thanks for the updates.

Yes it is. I haven't heard too much on it's future. But the engine and driveline is all mocked up.

Is This beauty going to be ready for Columbus?

The Nova will be.

here some pics from yesterday before it went to the body shop

That's going to be a killer Nova. Really looking forward to seeing it in color. :thumbsup:

Thanks Boosted :hail:

I saw the car on Tuesday and it's pretty nice looking.

Wait till you see the rear tire - very cool

I'm going out next week to start getting are game plan for interior,so it will done before columbus,Troy wants to beat on it before it goes to show.

please tell me your driving here as i have a bunch of stuff for you

Wow...car looks absolutely screaming in those last shots..thanks for posting them.:thumbsup:

What color again...?:rolleyes:

notorious
 

Yes, it really looks awesome. Those are some good pics. It will be painted a grey. Probably some sort of two tone but im really not sure. Guess we'll find out when its painted!
-derek

Bunch of new picts on radrides.com of the nova. Also, check out the remodel, the last picture is awesome!

-Derek

So is the new shop are a final assembly area? what brand of cabinets did they use?

the big shop is for final assembly and the green room is the new machine shop the cabinets are from Stor-Loc

Tea's Seats ? .......
 

Looking forward to seeing what kind of Seats you use & what you do with the interior!

Same here. I know it will be in good hands though!

Some pics for the truly afflicted! Check out the snail hiding behind the driver side part of the grill.

Paint
 

So did it go to the paint booth? ..... teaser shot;)

actually i just saw it Thursday night and it's in the body shop. His car's are usually there for about 8 weeks.

i think troys should start making that body kit!!!;) kind of like foose makes the elanor kits for mustangs....

Sick!!!
 

:yes: THIS CAR SHOULD BE NAMED PROJECT "NOVADOSE":thumbsup:

as of last weeek
 

Bodyshop

Making very fast progress on it.
-derek

oh man :hail:
i love the fact they show how everythings done :wow:
Hes a master.

With a great team!!

Us as well. Wait until you see some of the stuff they have planned for it (finishes and such).
Check out the radrides.com for more picsts.
Happy Friday.
-derek

Jus checkin in!
 

Any updates ya wanna share? ;)

I popped in last week. I talked to the guys at the body shop and they said probably primer next week.

Inverted Camaro taillights - cool!

tell the truth - you took pictures

Actually no. I wasn't there long, and there wasn't much to see since the last posting of body shop photos. I will probably go back sometime next month to check progress and get photos. Right now I need to start making some coin. Being laid up for 3 months takes a toll on the wallet. :willy:

Update.
 

Car will be in primer by Friday. It is looking spectacular. Im going out a limb here and guessing it will be painted by the end of march. On a side note...the roof needed ZERO filler. It was perfect as is. Big props the the guys at the bodyshop...they do an awesome job!
:thumbsup:

-Derek

Awesome, can't wait to see it in color, Derek! :bow:

ALso
 

Thanks to everyone thats still watching this car develop. I love looking at the different reactions and postings that the car is getting. Troy mentioned that at least 50 or so people came up to him at the Detroit show asking about the nova, which is awesome! You, us, Troy and his crew are really excited about this car and its great to be part of it. Aight im outa here....later! :cheers:

-d