72 Nova Project
 

Hi Guys,
Thought I would introduce my current project.
Goodies List:
-LS3
-D&D built T56
-All DSE suspension
-6pt roll bar
-Fikse profil 13 wheels
-z06 6 and 4pot brakes

Hope to have it done for may for the autox and track event season.
here are a couple shots of it.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...ver/nancy1.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...ver/nancy3.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...ver/nancy2.jpg

If you can keep that stance that is going to be one mean looking nova! It already looks mean! :thumbsup:

Jon

Sick! Keep up posted. :thumbsup:

Nice stance.....keep the pics coming:cool:

More pics please, the Novas are making a big hit

Great looking project you have going there. Nice shop too, plenty of space to work in there and clean as a Doctors office !!

Paul

Thanks guys, Yep thats the actual ride height in the pictures.

I'll get some more pics on here as things progress.

AWESOME!!! I myself am working on a 70 Nova clone, and that is a lot of inspiration!

That is one sweet ride. :hail: The stance and wheels look awesome.

I so wish I had held onto my 73 hatchback. I miss that ride. :(

Sweet car what size wheels are you running?

Update 1/04
 

Front: 18x8.5 with a 245 tire
Rear: 18x10.5 with a 295 tire


UPDATE:
Today I made some B-Pillar to main hoop closeout panels.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k.../nancy4web.jpg

Great project!! :thumbsup:

Awesome stance man!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Alex

Car is going to be sick.
Love the stance as does everyone else. What color is she getting painted? Novas are starting to be come a BIG HIT in the pro-touring community.
Is that your shop or a shop you work at?
Keep us posted!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Thanks, As of right now the color is going to be a dark metallic blue. We're going to paint a test panel soon to make a final decision. The shop is my Dad and I's.

Looks great so far mean and low.Who's 68 mustang is that on the table.

That's cool. What's the name of the shop? Do you guys do many pro-touring builds? I noticed a Mustang body in one of the pics as well.
Keep us posted!!:thumbsup:

I've also got to compliment you on that sick ride! I'm currently building a protouring 71 nova and this really does get me motivated. What are you running for suspension on that to get that awesome stance?? It really is perfect. Def. keep posting pics! -Rich :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :lateral: :bow: :cheers:

Nice stance! So that make 2 people I will now be copycatting!

Damm, can i rent some space in your shop?:D Looks fricken bad ass! Putting a cage in it? I just got one from Air-ride, it's a bolt on, no welding or cutting up the interior and its aluminum. Pretty cool piece. Keep build pics coming.

Aluminum? What's the point if it won't stop the roof from caving in on you in an accident? On a side note, nice car in the avatar.

Update!
 

thanks Guys,

Yes, it's getting a 6 point, I'll be doing the door bars once I get the seats mounted.

Here are some update shots.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...ver/ls3web.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...kerringweb.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...getray2web.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/trunkweb.jpg

Did you tub the rear? I'm jealous I need to get my cars going.

oops:rolleyes: , my bad, its actually made of 304 grade stainless. Currently sanctioning body certification is pending. More than capable of protecting your melon.

Quick draw McGraw over here just to keep you on your toes! And hopefully safe if I can. We don't want to read another post about something bad happening to anyone, especially if someone here could help it.

Nice! Keep the pictures coming.

Like the stance..keep the pics coming:thumbsup:

MAN! That thing looks killer already!:thumbsup:

Wow, that is gonna be awesome. Glad to see the Nova's getting some love around here. Wanna trade for a '71 :D .

John

Looks nasty....love it!

looks bad ass:hail:

got any more detailed shots of the punch plates? I am not anywhere near that point on my car but was considering doing something similar.:thumbsup:

Thanks Guys, I'll keep the pics rollin in as much as I can. A new school semester started so my work time will be decreased, but hopefully a new batch of pics this weekend.:woot:

When I get back to it I'll try to get some more detailed shots for you.:thumbsup:

I got some more work done the last few evenings. I made a new rear seat back/trunk divider. Hope you guys like, here are a few pics.

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

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

update
 

I got the T-56 mounted and a whole new trans tunnel made. Now I'm mocking up the seats. Here are a couple recent pics.

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

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...eriorweb21.jpg

Nice work and very cool project!

Keep us posted Billy.
That car is going to be B-A-D!!!!:thumbsup:

Thanks Guys, I'll try to get some more pics up tomorrow night. I've been working on it every nite. Trying to be ready for power tour.

SIck nova
 

Wow you are doing a great job on that nova. I love that roll cage setup you did. Great list of parts as well. The DSE stuff is the way to go..no compromise. Are you keeping the motor NA>??? More pics please!!!!

I see your an AWD fan as welll....'06 Evo MR checking in!

Thanks, You have a killer nova as well. The motor will stay NA for now to keep things simple. the 500hp will be enough for everything I'll be using it for.

Yes the AWD cars are a blast! my second bad habbit.:woot:



Made a little more progress. Got the seats mounted, made a shifter, made the H-bar for the main hoop, and mocked up the pedals.

Heres a couple pics.

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

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