All In

[SoCal_63 SS]

Here's the start of my next build, named "All in"

I came to the name as I evolved to my final Build Plan (at least as final as these things get...). Being an SS, I started with the idea that I might just leave it alone, put a V8 in it and set it up as just a nice solid street car. Then I started considering a Pro Street or Pro Touring build. Obviously, PT is where my heart is and so once I dropped a bunch of cash on a C5 drivetrain I decided I was prety much "All In."


Build Plan:
1963 Chevy Nova SS
Scott's Hotrod IFS
Full tube chassis from front clip back
2004 C5 Corvette drivetrain (Bellhousing, Torque tube, rear mounted T-56, and IRS)
LS2 - STS twin turbo setup?

As you can see from my starting point, I've got my work cut out for me. But afterall, the journey is the fun part!

Some of you might know me from other forums, but I look forward to getting to know you all!
James

[70rs]

Welcome! It looks like you have your work cut out for you! Good luck, I am looking forward to seeing it come together.

[SoCal_63 SS]

Picked up my IFS from Scott's the other day, and I'm stoked. Literally, it is a metalic work of art... perfect TIG welds throughout. Can't wait to get going on the install

I went with the Power Rack, Sway-bar, and Wilwood 12" brake upgrade

[70rs]

Now there is some nice goodies! Have you started on the body/chassis fab yet? This should be a pretty cool car all done.

[SoCal_63 SS]

I'm out of town for a couple weeks, which is alright since it has given me some good time to kick around different strategies.

When I get back I'll start with some patch panel work. The lower cowls are the work of it, and since that is fairly structural I want to get that done before I take the floor out.

From there, on to chassis...

[ProdigyCustoms]

Very cool choice. Good Luck!

[1badchevelle]

I lover 63 novas. I remember as a kid (5-6 years old) she had a 63 and I loved it.
keep up the good work and post more pics.

Also you are better of uploading pics to photobucket and pasting them here.

[SoCal_63 SS]

Ahhh... where to begin. Plans shifted a little, but making some slow progress...

Going up on the Fab Table:



Perimeter rail installation begun:

Floors marked:



3" section removed in order to insert the rail, but keep the car sqaure until it is tack welded down to the table:



Next, clean up the actual area where the perimeter rail will be welded to the car, tack weld to the table at ride height, and remove the rest of the floor...

We'll see how much time I get in the next few days/weeks..

[SoCal_63 SS]

Someone decided to cut a notch out of the front sub-frame, here's what we did to repair...

Passenger side damage:


Getting cleaned up:


Clean:


Template material:


Template cut out:


Transfer to metal:


Cut to shape:


Test fit:


Tacked, checked, and finished:

[SoCal_63 SS]

The Scott's Hotrods IFS was next. Note that the mounting location was moved up into the car 3”, essentially lowering the front end by that much and getting that low and mean stance:



Leveled and tacked to the table: