TomM's - LSA Powered - 66 Nova Coupe...
 

Time to start a build thread for my latest endeavor...... my 66 Nova Coupe..


Going to take this...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps40d64389.jpg


Take this out...

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And put this...(less the 6L90)..

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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psjvn2rhjf.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgwjowf4e.jpg


This...

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And this in...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psor0yuor9.jpg

Plus a whole bunch of other Church Boys Racing goodness......

Should be a learning curve to try to cram this puppy under the hood....To say this is going to be a handful is an understatement.....


T,

Hey Tom, cool build.

Thanks, it should be a challenge. Not a lot of room in these little Novas, but if my fuzzy math is correct, it should clear the hood by an inch or so....hopefully.

Message replied...

T,

Nice build, and hand full is an understatement. It's going to be a fun ride for sure.

Hey there,

Great build! We have similar problems so I will be annoying you as well!

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2sndmoc4.jpg

I'll be stuffing an LSA blower on a 5.3L with adapters for my '84 Cutlass build. Starting with a lot less parts than you!

Best of luck with your build and will definitely be following along!

Dave

About Time !!!!...............


Ken

Fire away....I'll help when I can....

This is all your fault..........

T,

Subscribed!

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=40098
Hit me up if you need any help. Ours is just getting on the road now. The heat exchanger, pump, and coolant reservoir are a trick to fit and look good. Good luck.

Here is Dan Fishers build. It is very clean and nicely done! Beautiful car.
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=46903

Thanks, I might need some details on the hood latch you did. I think I will have enough room using the stock heat exchanger but who knows...

Great...thanks for sharing the link..

T,

Got the 327 and power glide out.....

Overall the sheet metal is in good shape. Just needs a good de-greasing and cleaning...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskly05b5r.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskmkos47a.jpg

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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps9pt2evys.jpg


T,

awesome build. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Thanks, been waiting a while to do the swap. I think I have everything needed, should go smoothly...

T,

Time for a little update.....

Scrub-a-dub....

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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psynev2ofx.jpg

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Scrub up all done, time for deconstruction....

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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psn6oecuhf.jpg

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And all done....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psyvthw7ng.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps0ud8hogy.jpg

Next up...clean up, paint and reconstruction...

T,

those floors!! Wow.

An update.....

Stripped the firewall and found some interesting hieroglyphics....LOL.

Number on the cowl matches the VIN sequence....and some assembly line markings...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psak6x3dqb.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4terjj8y.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psoxv7jzqp.jpg

Firewall and fender panels prepped ....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psyyj5vgok.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psiy3zwhpx.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psigwjnhcj.jpg

Amazes me as I peel back the layers, how solid it is and how long it has lasted...

T,

Pretty amazing find in this day and age! :thumbsup:

Thanks, I'm pretty stoked about it. I was expecting some considerable hidden repairs....so far...so good....

T,

Beautiful floors!

What are you planning to do to keep that LS9 from twisting them up. :confused59:

Very cool build!

I have already installed sub frame connectors that I fabricated. I can jack it up in front of the rear wheel, and it will lift the front tire off the ground. I may look into some fender to core support ties of some kind....traction is going to be an issue....LOL

T,

Another update...

Firewall, Core support, fender panels, painted ready to go....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmagu0y5k.jpg

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Suspension porn.....


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psux4swrfa.jpg


Suspension porn installed......


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psuep6kc5b.jpg

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That's all for now.....

T,

Nice productive weekend, nice looking setup.

Nice and clean engine bay!

Thanks guys...

Yeah, I was just drooling over your Camaro build.....

T,

Nice job it looks great.

Looks fresh and clean, what did you use for the semi black that sheen looks great.

Believe it or not it is rustoleum satin black. I bought a quart and reduced it 4:1, and added a little Valspar hardener.....I really like the sheen, and you can touch it up with a rattle can if you need to.....

T,

Mini update.....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4pldlmid.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psyey2g2ad.jpg


......:D

T,

Nice !

Really?... are you spraying over epoxy sealer?

Not this time. I used rustoleum self etching primer. When I do a frame off on the car I will use epoxy, close up all the useless holes and smooth the firewall. Right now just going to get her running and driving and enjoy it for a while. Been two years since I had a hot rod to drive...gotta get my fix......LOL


T,

Very sweet car!

Small update....

Got the mini tubs roughed in, ran out of time, will fit and weld them in next weekend....


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7l1fg71o.jpg


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T,

The hard part is done! Looking good.

Looking good Tom,love these cars:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks guys, anxious to get her goin'....

T,

Small update...

Mini tub us done, just need to paint the wheel wells....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrwiiuk9g.jpg


CBR 4-link is all welded in.....just need to finish cleaning the rest of the floor pan, and hang the rear end.....


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps0zefy1bi.jpg


That is all for now....

T,

It looks good. Nice work.

Tub work looks nice!