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I'm putting together a 69' Nova that I've had for about two years now. I figured I would start a build thread and catch it up to the condition it sits in now.

Pictures shortly.

Here is what I started with. The car looked like it was in decent shape inside and out. It had a tired 350 w/th350 setup in it when I picked it up.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psv6nrf3mh.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psijtpg9pu.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psjm8c7jax.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pshdbimfeo.jpg

is that the nut behind the wheel?

lol

nice car, lets see some deconstruction.

After owning the car for about a month I decided to improve the handling and braking bit. I installed a DSE stage 1 kit, drop leafs, Kore3 c6 brakes up front, and some Vintage Wheel Works wheels.

Yes...I realize the caliper is on the wrong side in this picture (oops)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps25jg4zo6.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskznypx4i.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pshixhejrt.jpg

After seeing the car like this I was frustrated with the nose sticking up in the air. After re-checking and re-clocking the springs as well as driving it around to give it time to "settle" (not sure if that really happens?) nothing improved.

I started trying to pay more attention to the car and noticed some what of an issue with the subframe...and when I say issue I mean it looked like someone launched the car onto a boulder. They actually cut a hole in the crossmember of the frame to clear the crank pulley....

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps9n1x8pd8.jpg

So what does any sane person do at this stage? Let the project spiral out of control of course.

I replaced the front sub with this:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psxtyfz8zv.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps6w66brpq.jpg

As my car was sitting there on jack stands, I decided I like the way it looked in a non-operable state, so I decided to go further down the rabbit hole.

I ripped out the rear leafs and bought a quadralink setup:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3j3kiwuj.jpg

I thought I had run out of stuff to remove until I realized... paint!

I sent the car for an acid dip.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psvmtyuyws.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psum6s6tam.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psba4dqxdf.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psxx1qjd8v.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssnyjrztk.jpg

Drivers side surprise!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psegbabvyc.jpg

Honestly, the car was in pretty good shape. Other than the mess on the drivers side it had some pin holes around the front and back windows and needs a little work on the bottom passenger side quarter panel. The whole floor pan was perfect.

Body looks really clean! That stock sub really makes you wonder what the heck happened. Great project nothing like starting with a 100% clean slate.

While the car was sitting I collected some shiny things

DSE headers
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdkx7xmxd.jpg

Autorad support
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscnjkw8ej.jpg

Ringbros hinges
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psfnafwnon.jpg

T56 Magnum
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrmbxkblr.jpg

....and last but not least, some killer hood vents from Billy Utley
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssinufcyh.jpg