Before you spend all of your money on the suspension, there are some other things you might consider. One, finding a decent 65 Chevelle, OR a decent 66/7 Nova is the first step, neither are going to be cheap. Find a good Nova, and the costs associated with fixing the really bad front might even work in your favor relative to a Chevelle. The back end is a wash, neither are good, but there are some pretty good solutions out there that make this part of the decision moot.
BUT!!!!! One thing that cannot be overlooked when you are talking about overall performance is weight. The Chevelle is WAY heavier than the very light Nova, and as a result, everything must scale accordingly. Not only horsepower, consider tires, drivetrain, all of it needs to be able to really push the bigger Chevelle around.
One good thing is that it seems that the aftermarket supports both cars really well in terms of trim pieces, body metal, etc. Far easier than finding the silly pieces for a Mopar B-body (ask me how I know...).
Both of these cars have a ton of character, you really can't go wrong with either. If you are willing to cut the car up a little bit, both of these platforms can be made to absolutely scream and handle exceptionally. We are planning on developing both front and rear suspension solutions for both of them in the near future. Whatever you decide, have a great time with the project, and by all means post pictures!!!
Mark
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