Blue72Nova Build v. Phase #1
 

So before my 30th birthday a couple weeks ago, I decided to purchase a new project. I recently sold my C6 z06 and wanted to get into building something else.

A friend of mine with not enough time had his 72 Nova for sale, so I was able to procure the project through him.

Here is what the car started life as:

383 + Nitrous + TH350. Did 10.50's on motor. Overall, a fun pump gas street car.

http://i.imgur.com/1FFWlzQ.jpg

Luckily the car has two hoods, so it will be retaining the flat hood:

http://i.imgur.com/JauWxpy.jpg

The car has been stripped of the engine and sold. Same as the transmission and Weld Draglites.

The Nova is currently on a rotisserie and the bottom was blasted to check/inspect for any rust:

http://i.imgur.com/PfF5f0l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6cF6E50.jpg

Overall, the bottom has no issues (old pic below) and I will be doing some further cleaning and then repainting/coating the bottom of the car:

http://i.imgur.com/j68hugB.jpg

The rear tubs were cut out and the 12 bolt has been removed. In place are some DSE Minitubs:

http://i.imgur.com/2GEHrJv.jpg

And now, doing some test fitments of some wheels to figure out how much to narrow the rear end and get the axles/running gear ordered.

http://i.imgur.com/wAjbTG9.jpg

I still have some fixed back Recaros to sell in order to get some new seats:

http://i.imgur.com/NnbVhHe.jpg

And I am currently awaiting on my new system from Speedtech to arrive to install in the rear end.

http://i.imgur.com/GKZyOR2.jpg

In terms of wheels, I am looking again at ordering another set of Forgelines through Deviate Motoring.

Need some GA3C's in my life:

http://www.forgeline.com/product_ima...image-1095.jpg

Drive train is more than likely going to be a simple LS based system with a six speed. :secret:

Goal is to have this thing going and ready by Power Tour 2016 :)

I will continue to update this thread as more parts begin to arrive. And if I get bored, I still have my GF's car to work on... her 1968 Firebird :D

http://i.imgur.com/pv4vGtR.jpg

-Gray

Nice cars!

Tim's old project?

Looks good!

Yea Jess. That is Tim's old nova. Gray bought it and will be taking it over.

Sent you a PM

Cool project!

Following! I'm partial to Novas myself..lol

Correct. As Will stated, I am taking over the project from Tim. Just so busy working on all of those kick ass rides in his shop currently.

For those asking about the seats. I will get some more details on them and respond accordingly.

-Gray

Should be picking up some new gauges shortly due to a friend moving to another style on his project!

http://i.imgur.com/Mr0DDSO.jpg

Awesome! Had been curious about the status of this car, good to hear it is in good hands and will be completed :cheers:

Sweet setup
 

Like the rolling stock!

thats the rear setup I want to go with on my 72.

Looks like a good starting point for a project. Why not stay with the mock up rims? They look great against that blue paint. Good luck making your goals!

They belong to someone else and they're 20s.

I like nova's!

Yea Novas are ok. Like a hot chicks, mediocre sister, that's not as good looking but down to party.

This thread needs some updates...

:lmao:

Lol that was pretty good.

Lmao

I know. It's been too long since I get to help you out ;) LOL

Anyways, I have amassed some parts.....

http://i.imgur.com/KExTmk4h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GnpRoVTh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ar0ODIrh.jpg

And how she sits till I get the rest of the speed tech stuff hung up front and a motor between the rails.

http://i.imgur.com/0fJlbkFh.jpg

GAP Racing did the Speedtech rear setup, stuffed in a new/narrowed 12 bolt with a true trac, and some other little things :)

PS: Excuse the crap straps. Was caught in a bind and all I had in my truck. Luckily I only live 5 minutes from GAP. ;)

Yeessssssss. Updates

Talk about life getting in the way!

Busy winter here.

Picked up a Raptor, a ZR1 and a new born coming in March.

Better get this Nova done and the LS Swap rolling on the wife's car LMAO