Hi John,

Since it's independent rear the driveline doesn't need to be removed. But the shocks have to be taken off so the a-arms can drop down to get the tires off.

I'm debating doing a front tilt hood because the way we have the current hood hinges I don't like them. The tires come so far up in the engine bay we couldn't use a stock hinge.

Doug

I made my hood open in reverse for that exact reason. My method was based on some BMW 3-series parts.

jp

Awsome Doug!! One question ,are you going to lengthen the rear wheel well opening?? The stance is KILLER!!

Doom we weren't planning on lengthening the wheel opening. What are your thoughts on this and why would you do it?

We have about another inch and half that we could lower the car but we are going to do the test drive setup the way it is. Yes, I like the stance too!

Doug

Trying to post a video but not sure how. If anybody knows how let me know.

Doug

Looks great.
Should be a blast to drive. Have fun.:cheers:

The opening is just a bit to small.If you look at the front opening to the back it just a little out of proportion .When you put a big wheel and tire combo back there it seems to get lost.I did a 66 for a guy a few years back we stretched the opening 3 inchs and it made world of difference in the look. I have no photo's of this car and I tried to track it down awile back for Jason at G-FORCE so I could show him but I could'nt locate the car. I'm a BIG fan of these 66's. And I can't wait to see this done. Doug this is just my opinion,I know this thing will turn out bad azz either way!!!:hail:

The last picture in post #40 is the picture that shows what I'm talking about . Let me know your thoughts Doug.

Good call Doom. I haven't focused much on the body aspects of the car because we have been trying to get it running. But I remember now seeing the wheel well mod done by a few other 66 nova owners and yes you are right it looks good if done right.

Right now I'm trying to figure out all the interior styling, dash layout and gauges. I am also going to start focusing on the exterior too.

Doug

Doug....
I've done this a few times on Novas.
18" wheels fit perfect.
I'm currently building a Nova with 19's and I think this is max with the stock openings. Attached are pics of what we've done when running 20's.
I basically got a fender opening patch panel and split it in half.
I widened the opening 2" foward and 2" backward for a total of 4".
I also got a rear sail patch panel and used it to "pie" cut the quarter so it matches up and the bottom. Hope this helps.