Rad Rides By Troy Building a 70'S Nova ....

[notorious1970]

Check out post #275, for some reasone my pictures got posted there? I dont konw why?

[NOVA]

Been awhile, must be some paint on it? I was on Rad's site, no new pics since last time ........ the suspense is building!

[notorious1970]

Okay....heres a quick update.

In sealer right now. Wet sanding has begun on the sealer and should be ready to paint by the first week in may.

Teaser pic..bumper is in copper..not the final finish. Not much longer!

[notorious1970]

Heres a quick shot of the subframe. Gives you a little idea of color. Also they cleaned up all of the welds on the DSE piece and smoothed it out in places. It looked good as is but they made it even nicer. Also we needed to get different springs because the originals were for a small block. The new ones are 2 inches longer and have a higher spring rate.

The car is still being sanded in sealer. Currently the firewall, interior and roll cage are painted. They also have sprayed the underside of the car with the speedliner for protection from debris. Adam and Jared told me that the rest would be painted this week, probably on weds or thurs.
-Derek

[NOVA]

Originally Posted by notorious1970

The new ones are 2 inches longer and have a higher spring rate.
-Derek

How much will that change the ride height up front?
..... it's looking good!

[cmraman]

Originally Posted by NOVA

Been awhile, must be some paint on it? I was on Rad's site, no new pics since last time ........ the suspense is building!

You may not see much more until it's unveild. Troy had mentioned to me that they may stop posting any pics of it soon.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Originally Posted by cmraman

You may not see much more until it's unveild. Troy had mentioned to me that they may stop posting any pics of it soon.

I knew that day was coming...I'm surprised he let this much leak out.
Most awesome work...can't wait to see it completed...may I assume it'll be @ SEMA this year?

[notorious1970]

How much will that change the ride height up front?
..... it's looking good!

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Not too much. The qa1's are fully adjustable. So theres a ring on the top that rotates to sit the car lower or higher. Remember that the pics you guys have seen of it on the wheels are of it sitting slightly lower then real ride height. Its still going to be low but not ridiculously low. Similar to a c6 vette ride height.

Most awesome work...can't wait to see it completed...may I assume it'll be @ SEMA this year?

maybe maybe...hehe

[asaenz]

Freak!!!

I wish I kept my 70 Nova, still my fav. ride

Al

[amaronut]

Was up there last week, car looks good. The color combo with the wide stripe should look good as well. Can't wait to see it if it makes it to Columbus........