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Novaguy65 · #1 09-14-2005, 08:55 AM

Hey guys,

Just wanted to drop a line-I just signed up here, been at PT.com for awhile. Just starting the rebuild(built the first time when i was 17) of my 1965 Nova 2 dr hardtop. I am building a full chassis-C4 suspension, some subtle and not-so-subtle body mods. And the real odd part of the build is the motor choice. To be different.....I am building a Vortec 4200 inline 6. It will be 500-600 HP when done. I was initially thinking turbo(for driveability) but NA is an option. Still undecided on tranny-I have been thinking 6 speed-but a paddle shifted 4L80E would be really cool too. Any ideas, criticisms would be welcomed.

Greg

**XcYZ** · #2 09-14-2005, 09:29 AM

Welcome to the site, Greg. You said you were west of Mankato - I have family out that way. What town are you in? Do you own a shop out there?

Novaguy65 · #3 09-14-2005, 09:44 AM

I am in Madelia for the time being. Ttrying to find a place to put up a new shop and home. I have a small business called G Custom Rides. I am in the process of building my Nova, a '53 Buick with my friend, an '88 Fiero for myself, along with a shoptruck. I have built cars in the past and am working towards doing it full time-still a ways off but geting there. The last car I built was a 1950 Chevy that won MSRA Custom of the year last year. Kris Horton is doing a rendering of my Nova and I will show you when I get it(waiting impatiently like a kid for X-Mas)

Greg

**XcYZ** · #4 09-14-2005, 09:52 AM

Madelia... not far from Malfunction Junction. lol My in-laws are north of Fairmont.

Do you have any pics of that truck? Odds are good that I've seen it.

Novaguy65 · #5 09-14-2005, 10:05 AM

Scott,

Truck?? My shop truck? The 1950 Chevy was a 2 dr hardtop.
I am really close to your family. I drive through Fairmont everyday to goto work. Small world it is(best Yoda voice)!

Greg

**XcYZ** · #6 09-14-2005, 10:08 AM

The truck that won the MSRA Custom of the Year award.

Yep, very small world! Where do you work?

Novaguy65 · #7 09-14-2005, 10:28 AM

I work in Armstrong, IA at this time-althought thedrive is killing me. The '50 that won was a car. My shoptruck is boring....right now.

Greg

hotwheels · #8 09-15-2005, 01:10 AM

welcome to lateral-g.......great to have ya on board