HRBS Introduces “Shop Bitch” 1967 Nova Build

[HRBS]

Thanks Shannon..... I would love to show how I wired up your remote trunk but we did it so stealth that there is NO trace of ANY wires !
We were able to snake it down the lid, into the trunk hinge, down the backside of the wheel well, across the lower package tray and then down the trans tunnel. We have a really trick idea for the button mount inside the center console.... you will be happy !
For now.... here are some pics:





The battery will be hidden from view once upholstered. Therefor I made a shut off switch mounting plate that will also act as a structural brace once the upholstery panels are layed against them vertically. On the opposite side of the trunk (out of view) I mounted Remote Battery Terminals for charging.

[waynieZ]

It looks great.Nice work.

[johnny68]

this build is great love the colors similar to what i plan for our nova love it
john

[jh99]

Awesome attention to detail. Everything looks really good. More pics please!

[HRBS]

Thanks guys....
The past few months we have been working slowly on plumbing the fuel system and brakes which is nothing to really take pics of or post.
So here are a few little things that have been done over that time that are worth showing.....

Custom CLEAR glass (for contrast with the black trim and off white upholstery)



Once the all the trim was repaired and scotch brited it was prepared for Satin Matte Black Powdercoat.



Finished Install (with all new rubber and stops etc):

[BossaNova]

Love what you did with the trim.
Did you reuse the 1/4 window frames?
If so, was it much work preparing them for powder coating?

[HRBS]

Bossanova,
All the window trim (and I mean ALL of it) was sent to George Lucas of http://www.glmetalpolishing.com/. George repaired any and all dents and straightened all the pieces before sanding them down with 180 grit. He then puts a red scotchbrite pad on the polishing wheel and meticulously preps each piece. They come out with a smooth yet clean texture for the Powdercoat to adhere too. We had a few pieces that gave us a gard time during assembly and the powder never chipped or became scratched.
As far as the 1/4 windows.... (if you are refering to Vent Windows), they were fairly easy to dissassemble. You NEED to be patient as a few pieces are pretty stubborn from 40+ years of grime. I found the following link to be very informative for taking these apart:
http://www.bthomas1967chevy2wagon.co...owRebuild.aspx

Thanks for good words..... I will post some better pics of the completed side glass soon

[ChevelleNV]

Originally Posted by HRBS

Thanks guys....
Once the all the trim was repaired and scotch brited it was prepared for Satin Matte Black Powdercoat.

Just out of curiosity, did you strip the chrome trim or did you just scuff it up and powdercoat it? I wanna do the blacked out trim as well...

[HRBS]

56pickup:
I will get more pics up soon of the seat shaping. Maing alot of progress so I will be sure to upload the pics this weekend.

chevellenv:
the stainless pieces were sanded and prepped fairly easily. The chrome pieces were near perfect to begin with so they too were all just sanded down smooth and the powder went directly over them.

[bigtyme1]

You got 2 months to go buddy, and I want at least 50 miles on it before we meet