'66 nova project

[kevin_l]

Well, I bucked up and placed an order for the dse quadralink, mini tubs, subframe connectors and their ford 9" housing with axles. They told me the front end is about 2-3 weeks out. Really looking forward to starting this build but the wife is seeing how much money I've dropped already this year is is starting to get nervous already.

[tubbed69]

Originally Posted by kevin_l

Well, I bucked up and placed an order for the dse quadralink, mini tubs, subframe connectors and their ford 9" housing with axles. They told me the front end is about 2-3 weeks out. Really looking forward to starting this build but the wife is seeing how much money I've dropped already this year is is starting to get nervous already.

Hide all receipts from the wife,lol.You are building a very nice car and I think DSE parts are the way to go

[kevin_l]

Originally Posted by tubbed69

Hide all receipts from the wife,lol.You are building a very nice car and I think DSE parts are the way to go

Heck, she's pretty cool with it really but she does get some sticker shock now and then. Haha. This build will probably take me 3 years with the new born girl here. But some things are worth the wait. I tried to make smart choices, do it once right the first time and buy quality parts. The dse stuff is pricey but when comparing apples to apple I think their priced closer to they're competitors than people think

[tubbed69]

Originally Posted by kevin_l

Heck, she's pretty cool with it really but she does get some sticker shock now and then. Haha. This build will probably take me 3 years with the new born girl here. But some things are worth the wait. I tried to make smart choices, do it once right the first time and buy quality parts. The dse stuff is pricey but when comparing apples to apple I think their priced closer to they're competitors than people think

It's worth the wait I am going on my 3rd and hopefully final year on mine to and wife is very cool about the car stuff to,just not crazy about the roll bar I just installed.

[wiedemab]

Nice! I don't think you will regret the DSE purchase. I'll be running all of their stuff on my '67. I'm still in the figuring out how many body panels I need to replace (pretty much all of them)... You shouldn't be spending as much time on that since your car looks to be pretty solid.

Keep the updates coming!

[kevin_l]

Originally Posted by tubbed69

It's worth the wait I am going on my 3rd and hopefully final year on mine to and wife is very cool about the car stuff to,just not crazy about the roll bar I just installed.

I have been debating a 6 point cage myself. Just something simple and clean. I'd like to keep the interior looking mostly stock with a touch of race car

Originally Posted by wiedemab

Nice! I don't think you will regret the DSE purchase. I'll be running all of their stuff on my '67. I'm still in the figuring out how many body panels I need to replace (pretty much all of them)... You shouldn't be spending as much time on that since your car looks to be pretty solid.

Keep the updates coming!

I'll do my best to keep you guys coming back! I'm sure it will be slow as money allows. I wanted DSE form the start but was considering cheaper options. I felt like I'd be settling if I cheaped out on something else. Then I'd always wonder what it could have been like. My biggest fear was spending 7500 on cheaper stuff and hating it, I'd rather spend 12k and know it's going to be awesome.

My car is pretty solid but it does have some bad spots. I paid too much for it but I was having a really difficult time finding a mostly unmolested Chevy II.

[wiedemab]

Originally Posted by kevin_l

My car is pretty solid but it does have some bad spots. I paid too much for it but I was having a really difficult time finding a mostly unmolested Chevy II.

I struggled with the same problem. I ended up finding a rusty (what appears to be an old worn out drag car) for cheap and just replacing everything. The only nice thing is that most of its sins were visible, so I knew what I was getting. I have the benefit of my Dad having a really solid mostly stock car that I can take measurements off of if I need to.

[kevin_l]

Originally Posted by wiedemab

I struggled with the same problem. I ended up finding a rusty (what appears to be an old worn out drag car) for cheap and just replacing everything. The only nice thing is that most of its sins were visible, so I knew what I was getting. I have the benefit of my Dad having a really solid mostly stock car that I can take measurements off of if I need to.

That's a big plus having a car to measure from. I wanted mostly original stock and worn paint for the "look" I am after. Someday down the road I may paint the car, it drives my wife crazy that I don't want to paint it. Especially since I know how to do paint and body work and still have all the tools.

On I side note I did place an order for the dse ford 9" housing and axles today. So more waiting....

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by kevin_l

Heck, she's pretty cool with it really but she does get some sticker shock now and then. Haha. This build will probably take me 3 years with the new born girl here. But some things are worth the wait. I tried to make smart choices, do it once right the first time and buy quality parts. The dse stuff is pricey but when comparing apples to apple I think their priced closer to they're competitors than people think

Ding Ding Ding we have a winner this is exactly how you build a vehicle.

You are making some great choices on this project. I can't wait to see it transform and her is a tip that will allow you to spend more time in the garage. Get a baby swing and hang it from the ceiling so she can be out in the garage with you and give your wife some free time which will allow you to work on your car.

ps for now hang a chain with a hook so you can just put her in the baby seat and every so often give it a push and you will be amazed how happy she will be.

[kevin_l]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Ding Ding Ding we have a winner this is exactly how you build a vehicle.

You are making some great choices on this project. I can't wait to see it transform and her is a tip that will allow you to spend more time in the garage. Get a baby swing and hang it from the ceiling so she can be out in the garage with you and give your wife some free time which will allow you to work on your car.

ps for now hang a chain with a hook so you can just put her in the baby seat and every so often give it a push and you will be amazed how happy she will be.

Thanks, I may just have to find a swing for the garage. At least before we get into this Missouri summer!