67 Nova Project "Resurrection"

[Gmachine1911]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Nice work, Shane. You certainly have come a long way. Keep up the good work!

Thanks, Trey, I appreciate it! Can’t wait to see this thing sitting on the ground again. If I’m being honest, I would’ve probably been better off passing on this one, however, there’s great satisfaction in seeing it come back to life again. Besides, not counting the suspension, I still have WAY less then the cost of a new body in it, so I keep telling myself I’m coming out ahead!

[streetbird]

I had a harbor freight spot welder to, it tack the panel but I do some strengh tests and the tack was weaks. So I didnt take chance and I didnt use it.

Take 2 sheets metal and do only one spot. Do rotation and you will be suprise how it break easy

[Gmachine1911]

So I got what should be the final pieces of replacement metal for the Nova today. I was originally gonna make patch panels for the inner A-pillars and bottom of the front door jamb areas that need replaced, however, I decided to just spring for the entire panels. The car goes to the body shop next week for panel fitment, roof replacement, A-pillar repair, etc. and when I get it back it’ll be a rock solid foundation for the fun part of the build to begin on. It’ll be nice to be adding parts instead of cutting them off!
I also pulled the front end back off and started filling the holes in the firewall.

[87SS]

Wow!......Keep up the nice work!
What color is in the plans?

[Gmachine1911]

Originally Posted by 87SS

Wow!......Keep up the nice work!
What color is in the plans?

Thank you! As much I enjoy it, I’m ready for a break, especially when it comes to panel fitment...it’s truly a skill and I’m not blessed to have it!
The color choice is still up in the air but while we were on HRPT we saw Church Boys’ 66 Nova and my better half fell in love with that maroon. I was initially pulling for Silver but lately I’ve been eyeballing white which is surprising since I swore against having a white car after my Camaro was white for so many years. There’s something that keeps drawing me back to the white, though.

[bkswede]

You’re making good progress, and it looks great! Keep the updates coming!


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[Gmachine1911]

Got some goodies for the Nova today since the body shop needed the tail lights to get the rear sheet metal lined up. I like the clean look of the all-red lens so I opted for the backup light delete.

[Gmachine1911]

They’re making some good progress on the body. Got the doors and quarters lined up and doors latch properly. Also got the rocker panels lined up and the drip rails installed. Next up will be the trunk drops, tail panel and filler panel. After that it’ll be the A-pillar panels, roof panel and the top inner and outer cowl panels, etc. Didn’t take many pics but here’s a shot...sorry about the poor quality!

[Gmachine1911]

Thought I’d share an update...nothing earth shattering but it’s getting closer. Should be done next week, just needing to get the A-pillar patch panels and roof installed then the upper cowl can be welded on. The plan is to get it home and on the rotisserie so I can dress some welds on the underside, get the Quadralink installed and finish filling the firewall holes. From there it’ll get bead blasted and put in epoxy primer. Im very happy with how everything is coming together, especially given where I started at with it. Thanks for looking!

[Steve68]

SSS, its actually starting to look like a car again, not to bad....