Finally building our dream cruiser.
 

HAve watched this board for many yrs and now have a worthy project. Any and ALL suggestions are appreciated!! Thanks everyone

Welcome to Lat-G!
So what are your plans on what appears to be a great build?
LS platform?
Big block?
Manual or automatic?
Please send more pics and again, welcome.

Can't beat a nice 66-67 Nova, welcome! Post up more info on your build.

Trying to keep on a budget?? It has all Heidts front and rear, mini tubbed, etc. Will prob do a automatic LS deal so wife can drive once in awhile as well. SHe helps out alot on the 67 camaro drag radial car and this is for us to cruise around in. I "want" to keep around 500hp and enjoy!!

NEED INPUT on what wheels to put on it.. I want to paint or powdercoat all the chrome trim in a titanium color or something like it.. The tires are 305/35/18's in the rear... Would love ideas on wheels-- huge expense and what as many ideas as possible.. thanks

Welcome to lat-g. :thumbsup:

A lot of expertise here as you know.

Good looking Nova...its cool that your wife is part of your hobby.

What do you guys think?? Might make some adjustments to this!!

Looks great!

Those wheels look awesome.

That's going to be a lot of fun!!

Looks great! Wish my chevy ii was this far along.

Going to have to shorten the wheel base?

YES--- great eye--- The 4 bar system in back allowed me to move everything forward about 3/4 inch and still working on getting perfect.... then on to the front

pieces coming together
 

Picked this up to add to the build. This virus has slowed things down on spending front but had to have this.... more soon

Whipple power? I like it....!! :headspin::headspin:

Love it! Just saw this for the first time and was reading page 1...something, something...”keep it simple.” Something, something...”cruiser for the wife”, then I turn the page and there’s a Whipple sitting on the LS!:drive:
I like this build even better now!

YEAH---- Thats my bad--- She said as long as it didnt stick out of the hood she was good with it!!

Better view of it.. Really struggling on which direction from here... ALL BLACK with Bronze(ish) wheels... or classic with chrome and red interior

We keep talking about it as we are wiring up the car in the evenings... Really like the "modern" look but afraid that we dont really pull it off right color wise

Classic looks are just that... classic. They never go out of style. Old school appearance w/new school technology is a nice combo & easy enough to enjoy.

I personally like the "bronze-ish" option. If you ever get tired of the look and want to change from that, it wouldn't be a costly thing. I just think with the Whipple and all, the car needs some pop to it...you know, some flare to carry out the theme when you pop the hood.

AGREED!!! I like either a "bronzeish" or dark grey accent where the chrome and stainless would have been because i can always change it back!! Dont need much HP... JUst maybe 700ish

Need more advise..
 

Long time but coming together slowly due to time and other rabbit holes!! Motor is finally ready to go in as well

Need idea on RED INTERIORS!!!

What brand leather...best place to get red carpet to match...

any ideas>>

Not input on carpet, but I can vouch for Relicate Leathers. That's what I have and I'm more than satisfied with the quality.

https://relicate.com/

Check in w/Phil Cato (@catoscustomupholstery on IG). He's been doing some nice stuff w/materials that have some very rich hues/tone.

Cato is just down the road from me in Tucker, GA. Yes, he does great work.

Interior
 

Putting interior in before I was ready but interior guy had opening and it was a time slot of take or leave it..... SO..... here is preview

Wow I have no clue how I missed this thread.

What an awesome car and can't wait to see the interior finished.

Looking good! Custom console, looks like.. What about the seats?

thanks
 

Thanks everyone Seats are red as well and carpet same as trunk area THE DASH IS WRAP IN ALL LEATHER... different but thought it made it really sharp.... Been a long time putting this project together. Time money, family--all the typical delays everyone here knows about... Next big decision is to go chrome or some other modern looking dark titanium or something for all the trim. Tough calls on some of the details

Very nice!!

got back from interior
 

Now more work begins

:king:

Getting down to final decisions
 

Wife and I change our minds back and forth---- Either to do chrome or not!!

such a hard call!!

thanks to everyone following

That red interior is gorgeous!

Love a rich red interior against a black exterior. A very classic and fantastic choice. What brand and model seats are those? Glad to see it coming together.

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Stock 67 camaro seats... bought tmi foam and then the interior guy took it from there and custom did everything.

He did a great job with them. Thanks!

more add ons
 

Billet Specialties Steering wheel is of great quality and looks are ON POINT. Very happy how it compliments the interior. Now keep pugging away at all the other little things... Thanks for all the suggestions people!!

That looks fantastic!!

Car looks great.


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SLOW GOING
 

Got stalled on project for a year putting racecar back together and running our business... I was scared after seeing all the reviews of fessler glass but this is after i bought it and it sat in my garage for over a year waiting. WELL---- I finally had someone put them in.... NOT BAD.....NOT perfect but makes it look so much better than stock