Pictures of the Nova in process....

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Rebuilt rear end and new shocks
  • queenbeetle
    Oh, shiny motor. Sounds like you have a good plan. Maybe one day my Beetle will be there. Looks like fun. :)
    by queenbeetle at 05/15/08 9:50AM
  • monk
    you look at wrecks and see cars the way i look at bare dirt and see a garden.
    i get you!!
    by monk at 05/15/08 11:14AM
  • purky
    Cool! Somewhere in me Dad's spirit is enjoying these pics. By the way Hi, it's Jill.
    by purky at 09/05/08 8:33PM
  • purky
    Oct. 11th is the day. It is listed on collinsauction.com
    by purky at 10/01/08 8:59AM
  • monk
    john and i want you to know how sorry we are over the passing of your father.
    we are praying for your comfort.
    by monk at 11/16/10 6:03PM
  • kamille
    So sorry to hear about your dad.
    by kamille at 11/16/10 8:33PM

It's been a LONG time!!!

Well, I guess it's been about a year or so since I last posted. A lot has gone on with the Nova.

Here's what's been done to date:
1. The car was completely stripped.
2. We built a 350 engine with high performance parts (hydraulic roller cam, intake, 4 barrel Demon Jr. carburetor). Engine dyno-ed at 321 hp. Rebuilt the original 2-speed powerglide transmission.
3. We took it to a company called Bare Metals in New Albany and it was media blasted. This removed all of the rust and paint.
4. The re-construction process has started. The new rear end and springs are installed. The new front suspension is being installed.
5. After the car is back on all fours, I am taking it to a body shop in Shelbyville for body work (fixing the rust damage, primer, and paint of undercoat, interior, and exterior.
6. While the car is gone to the body shop, I'll be working on the seats - getting them ready for when the car comes home.

Pictures will follow!!

  • teacherlady
    Cool pics!!! Caroline
    by teacherlady at 06/09/08 4:41PM
  • teacherlady
    You always have something to work on don't you? Whether the nova is there or not!!! You are in the garage ALL the time!!!! You could live in that dirty garage!!! Caroline,Kayla (Dylan wasn't there at the time!)
    by teacherlady at 06/09/08 4:44PM
  • teacherlady
    When is the nova coming back from "the shop"?
    from: Caroline
    by teacherlady at 08/22/08 8:10PM