This is my personal car and the design concept was to build a car that most relates to the majority of potential clients. Car builds can get expensive and carried away. Most people associate a nice car with a high price. I set out to minimize build cost by lessening the amount of hardcore fabrication (which simply is time multiplied by hourly rate) and focused on attention to detail while using aftermarket bolt-on parts in lieu of over the top fabricated ones. The Nova's purpose is to show the potential consumer all the aftermarket products available that we carry and that are truly bolt-on parts while still maintaining a budget on the overall project .

After contacting a few companies about the idea / theme of the build, many jumped on board. The following companies contributed to the “bolt on” theme of the build by providing the following parts:

    Chris Alston Chassisworks - CA Chassisworks is proud of their “No Fab” slogan. Their “BOLT-IN” front kit proved to be one easy install. The kit is complete with frame, inner fenders, Upper and Lower Control arms, Rack & Pinion and Misc. Mounts / Hardware necessary for install. Everything was pre-engineered for a direct Bolt-In and was installed within a few hours. It’s one of the most complete systems on the market and offers several different options in regards to control arms, steering, brakes etc. Using a company that offers more options opens the door for future upgrades.

    Marquez Design – This Nova has the first set in the of their CNC’d Billet Tail Lights. Pasqual and Judas were gracious enough to work with me to proto-type the fitment and installation process as well as wiring on their new masterpieces !

    Shannon Odom – MODO Innovations: Shannon and I worked very closely to proto-type an electric trunk release kit (for 66/67 Novas) to expand his line of product.  This car has the very first kit (still the proto-type in the car). This is a super easy to install kit that requires very little modification to the existing trunk latch.  

    Clay Johnson – Clayton Machine Works: Clay is an old friend of my long time upholster. He and I worked close to come up with the first set of Black Pro-Touring Style Door Handles and Window Cranks. This was the proto-type set for marketing reviews. Clay also provided ALL the billet trim spears for the project.

    PRC (Performance Rod & Custom) - Provided a truly “made to order” & “bolt-in” radiator kit.. Its a Double Pass design w/ dual Spal 12" fans and came complete with a relay hook up kit, temp sender control for fan on / off, and billet radiator cap.

    Ring Brothers - Mike Ring sent us a set of Black Anodized Hood Hinges & Black Anodized Door Handles that are a direct bolt on for most early GM models and dramically improve looks and functionality.

    Total Cost Involved -a TCI 4 Link kit and a complete TCI / Currie 9” Rear Housing proved to be a direct bolt in Performance Kit.

 

Specifications:

Vehicle: 1967 Chevrolet Nova

 
Engine:

GM Performance ZZ454 Long Block ‘Crate’. GM Performance Aluminum Oval  Port Cylinder Heads, Edelbrock Torker Manifold, Holley 850. Sanded smooth and painted Satin Charcoal. All accessories either powder coated or anodized black. Engine rated at 440hp. Low 9.6:1 compression is pump gas friendly (runs 89-91 octane). Long Tube (Full Length) Headers w/ 2-1/8" Primaries (Ceramic Coated Black), 2-1/2" Exhaust w/ Borla XR1 Mufflers (Heat Coated Black)

 
Drivetrain:

Transmission: Brand New TH400, Full Manual Reverse Pattern Valve Body by Coan. Powder Coated Black Case.

Rear End: Currie 9+ Housing w/ Tru Trac Posi, 3.08:1 gears.  Sanded Smooth and Painted Satin Black.

 
Suspension:

Front – Chassisworks G-Street Front frame w/ Powder Coated G-Street Upper & Lower Control Arms, Forged 2" Drop Spindles, Manual Rack & Pinion Steering, 1" Sway Bar and QA1 Single Adjustable Coil-Overs. The Entire Frame and Components were all smoothed of exposed welds. They were then hand sanded for a flush seamless look. 13” Wilwood E-Coated Rotors and 4 Piston Calipers.

 Rear - Mini Tubbed (wells were welded and sanded / ground down smooth and made to look factory and untouched). TCI 4-Link, Subframe Connectors, Diagonal Track Bar, QA1 Coil-over Shocks and 12.19” Wildwood E-Coated Rotors and 4 Piston Calipers. All components were sanded smooth and powder coated Matte Black for an OEM look

 

Wheels & Tires:

Intro ID Luxury Wheels (ID:321) in Graphite Powder Coat, Hankook V12 Evo Tires; Size -18x8 (215/40/18) Front; 19x11 (285/35/19) Rear

 
Body:

Started as a super solid, all original shell. Custom altered and Smoothed Firewall. Filled, Smoothed & Boxed radiator support. Custom Front Radiator / Grill Filler (Valance), Filled and Smoothed Upper Cowl Panel and eliminated Wipers. Shaved Door Locks. Shaved and Smoothed Door Jambs. Shaved and Smoothed Rocker Pinch Welds. Filled and Smoothed body seams. Reshaped trunk line. Smoothed Inner Fender Panels, Wheel Wells and Lower Valance. Shaved Exterior Mirrors. Eliminated Body Clutter from Engine Compartment. ALL Exterior Trim was restored to concourse specs and then Powder Coated Matte Black. Underside of Body was Stripped, Smoothed and Sprayed in “Raptor” bedliner material. Inside of Bumpers and Front Fenders were smoothed and then undercoated for protection. Tons of Powder Coated and Anodized Parts. Stainless Buttonhead bolts and one-off machined billet washers used through-out (even unseen areas). Lots of Proto-type Parts and one off machined pieces. All body gaps and panels fit they way they should. The engine compartment yields no visible wires or lines, no unnecessary clutter. Subtle and simple was the design. A lot of thought and engineering went into getting the Big Block Engine to fit beneath the stock “flat” hood. A cowl (even a 2”) was not an option. The motor mounts were machined down as well as the intake plenum on the manifold. A CNC’d air cleaner was made so that it tapered and provided enough clearance for a small piece of trim and to fit under the factory ‘x’ on the underside of the hood.

 
Misc. Items:

Auto Rod Controls - Hidden Switch Panel mounted in center console (operates ignition, starter, fuel pump, fans, lights)

MODO Innovations - Electric Trunk Release (hidden switch in center console)

Ring Brothers - Hood Hinges, Exterior Door Handles (anodized black)

Clayton Machine Works - Interior Door Handles, Window Cranks, Billet Trim (anodized black)

Marquez Design - One Piece Billet Tail Lights (solid red lens)

PRC (Performance Rod & Custom) - Double Pass Radiator w/ dual Spal 12" fans & Shroud

Classic City Glass - All Exterior Glass Custom CLEAR through-out.

 
Interior:

Ultra-Leatherette – Oxford White & Ebony. Mercedes Benz Black Carpet. Custom One-Off Hand Built Dash, Seats, Console, Package Tray and Door Panels. One Piece Headliner. Classic Instrument Gauges, 'Keyless' Flaming River Tilt Column, Lokar Pedals, B&M Street Bandit Shifter, Custom Mesh Grills and Billet Accents. Black, modern style seat belts w/ buckles (lap only), Dyna-Matted through-out. Trunk done in newer factory style grey/black blend.U