Project "Take 2" 1969 Nova
 

Well, I sold a 1963 Nova I was working on(could'nt turn down the offer). So, I purchased a 1969 SS Nova about three months ago. I've been slowly working on it. I installed DSE Mini Tubs and sub-frame connectors. It will be a street/strip/show car. This build will give a perfect example of how diverse my shop is. I've had everything from Texas Mile, 1/4 mile race cars to Autorama show stoppers come through this piece of real estate. Hope you guys enjoy the build.

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Looks like your off to a great start , nice work

Its looking good. Nice work.

Nice progress and nice welds. :thumbsup:

Thanks guys.:)

Great looking start :thumbsup:

More Nova's coming out of the woodwork :thumbsup: . Great looking start. I'll be following this one closely.

What I'd give for mine to be that solid after blasting...

Yeah, this one is the cleanest I've EVER seen after blasting.

Thanks

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A welding god! :bow: :bow:


When Ironworks does his TIG welding class -- you need to be one of the instructors...


It was a surprise to me that the Nova shares the firewall with the Camaro...

Appreciate the compliment, but I'm no God at welding.

I'd be open to go down to Roger's shop and offer my services. I've always wanted to check out the shop, very talented group of guys.

Thanks Greg

OMG!! im so glad i found this thread, im building a 347 LSx for my 73 nova, and i want to put a turbo mounted EXACTLY like yours in the center, and so far, this is the only build thread ive found. im so keeping up with this!

BAD ASSS ride congrats keep us posted!

Thanks man!

Very nice work. Nice frame rail notch, I had to do the same. Nice floor pan welding, hard to weld to that thin floor pan. Only with a TIG!

Head, I gotta pop over there one day and check it out. You're in my backyard and I'm over at B&L all the time. Looks wicked.

You're more than welcome to come by anytime man. Thanks

Any updates?

Fantastic job

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http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/t...lexPics030.jpgSome more:
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What kind of motor is in this car?

Your welding looks amazing.

Car is looking awesome.

I really like the engine choice

I'm guessing that its 1 or 2JZ?

Big-Head: Your welds, doing them free hand or with a pulse?

They are so, so, so whats the word...outstanding...

I know, I know... You weld one and cloned the rest:thumbsup:

It's a 2JZ. I do all my welding free hand, but I do pulse the foot pedal manually. I have yet to use the pulser on my Dynasty.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Thanks man. Your ride turned out really nice. This little 6 better run or a BBC will be next off the bench..:D

Where is the radiator going? Don't really see any room for it up front unless i'm looking at it wrong.

Good question. I really don't know at this point. I do have a few idea's, but it's something that I will tackle soon.

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nice work, interesting cage too....what rod are you using? ER70 or ER80?

ac or dc on the bronze? nice work.

ER70S-6. It wets better than the S-2.

Thanks for the compliment.

DC.

Thanks

Nice work, as always Alex!
We're just wrapping up the minitub and Alston Gbar on the black '67.....ready to plumb & weld the inter cooler?

Keep up the quality work my man :thumbsup:

I'm ready for you man!

Thanks again Jason.

Very nice work. The welding is fantastic almost like machine.

Mike

Man I want to put a 2jz in my g body so bad..... nice work

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