We’ve been busy with many different projects and it’s been a while since we’ve posted a build thread on one. This build is different from most cars we build and for good reason. It is being built as a shop car that (I hope) most people will relate too.
The timing (I think) couldn’t be better being that lately there have been quite a few threads about build costs etc. In a sea of current high caliber / high profile builds, we set out to build a car that most relates to the majority of potential clients. Although the high caliber cars are great for this hobby and for those who are building them, the reality is that most of the people calling or visiting the shop can’t relate to why a car of that caliber costs so much. That is simply because those cars are engineered and purpose built. With that said, the purpose of most car enthusiasts that inquire is to have a practical performance street driven car that sees more road and show time than track time. I as much as the next guy loves a great piece of eye candy that can out perform the new super cars of today but the bottom line is that most people can’t afford such a build and/or it is overkill for their particular situation. It would be like Grandma buying a Ferrari to go grocery shopping. So after a long design and thought process it was apparent that I should try to meet the majority demand of those who inquire. First we chose a car we believe is becoming very popular right now. Then we set out to minimize cost by lessening the amount of hardcore fabrication (which simply is time multiplied by hourly rate) and focused on attention to detail while using for the most part aftermarket bolt-on parts in lieu of over the top fabricated ones. I know this build won’t be for everyone as there always seems to be someone who thinks differently and has a better idea. But if most people view this build with an open mind on possibilities within a budget and not an open checkbook, it should be enlightening.
Here is some info on this build:
Vehicle: 1967 Chevrolet Nova (low mileage, super clean and solid Midwest car requiring NO body panel replacement or patching)
Body Mods (all cosmetic changes): Mini-Tubbed, Shaved Cowl, Shaved Locks, Shaved Firewall, Fabricated Front Valance, Modified and Smoothed Radiator Support, One piece Taillights
Front Suspension (aftermarket bolt on): Chris Alston’s Chassisworks G-Machine Clip (sanded and smoothed) with Street Machine Upper and Lower Control Arms, Manual Rack & Pinion, Dropped Spindles, Wilwood 13” - 4 Piston Brakes
Wheels / Tires (standard available wheels): 19x11 / 18x8 Intro ID321 Matte Charcoal, Hankook V12 Evo 285/35/19, 215/40/18
Drivetrain (available aftermarket / in-house built): Inglese Injected BBC / 4l65e
Color (standard modern production colors): All the suspension will be Powdercoated Matte Black / Matte Charcoal.
Engine Compartment will be Matte Charcoal / Black Anodized.
Body will be Slate Blue Met. and retain all factory trim.
HRBS CNC Hardware thru-out Engine Compartment (will be Black Anodized)
A few CNC'd parts and detailed photos of components:
The CA clip usually reuses the stock body shims. We CNC'd our own "one-piece" version. We also created a "thinner" more low profile decorative bolt washer that we will soon produce for the public. Notice the rubber backer washer for a non-paint chipping installation. We also made up a set of CNC'd Billet Tail lights with one-piece lenses.
The suspension parts shown have all been media blasted and powdercoated in a Matte Black and / or Charcoal finish and all the factory Zinc "plated" mild steel hardware has been replaced with Stainless Steel.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
HRBS Introduces “Shop Bitch” 1967 Nova Build
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