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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: keithjr10

Location: Aldan, Pennsylvania

Vehicle Info

1972 Chevrolet Nova

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile11.34 sec @ 115 mph
  • HP600
  • Weight3490 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • bore-increase
  • stroke-increase
  • nitrous
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Apr 14, 2009

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Keith’s Chevrolet Nova:
“Rice Burner”

  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Here is a picture of my 1972 when I first bought it at 15 for $1500. It needed alot of work which you will see.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova The car came with a 350 bored .30 over. Although the motor and trans had some balls I still def wanted to replace them. I'm having built a 350 crate motor with 420 horse by Proformance Unlimited.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova


keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Interior of the Nova when I first got it. As soon as I got it my Dad and I began tearing it apart.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova These are my new floor pans that I put in after cutting out the existing floor. I drilled holes about 4 inches apart and then welded them into place. Hard ass work but its worth it.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Pic of the front end of my nova after I got done grinding and sand blasting away all the rust that was there. Spray painted 2 coats of primer and 2 coatsof black paint.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Had toweld in new brackets for the new body bushings b/c the old ones were rotted out. Check out them welds!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Pic of the new body bushings!!

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova The new front disc brake setup. Got rid of the old drums.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova The Cragar SS im gonna put on the Nova with Mastercraft Avenger GT tires. 215/70/15 FRONT 255/70/15 REAR!

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Here is the nova with the brand new disc brake setup on the car, including the wheels, tires, and power brake booster.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Right before me and my dad removed the old 10 Bolt rear.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The Brand new Moser 12-Bolt Posi Rear with 4.11 Gears!!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova New rear with the new multi leaf suspension bars bolted on, along with the traction bars.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Putting the new rear and suspension assembly on the car.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Front end of the car with 2 new front fenders on!

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

My 420Hp Turn Key Crate Motor :-)!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova This motor was built by Proformance Unlimited. They did an awesome job on this motor, runs like a beast.
Check them out!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova New motor with the 350th Trans, from Art Carr Transmission, which was delt through Proformance Unlimited.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Dropping in the new beast!!

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Upclose pic of the motor with the fan on.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Front end with the radiator housing bolted on along with the radiator and tranny cooler.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Engine all hooked up including the belts and mounting brackets.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova The new gas tank from J&W. This is where we found alot of the parts we needed for the nova.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Here's a pic of the back of thehouse where all the work was done, and me on the side welding in the new doorskin b/c the old one was rotted out.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova Side view of the car.

keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Here's a pic of me inside the car finally getting to start it with a key after 4 years of waiting. It felt so good to finally hear my nova running like a Champ!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova NEW FENDER AND DOOR SKIN
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova 2-1/2" FLOWMASTER EXHAUST
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova HUNSAKER RACING SEATS
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova LUNAR SERIES
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova MY DAD DOING A BURNOUT WITH THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME @ ATCO RACEWAY!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova BURNOUT BABY! HEATING THEM TIRES UP!!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova DAD'S FACE AFTER THE RUN. HAHA SO HILARIOUS!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova PRIMERED GRAY
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova LOOKING GOOD FOR 2 COATS OF SPRAY CAN PRIMER. ONLY DID THIS SO THE CAR LOOKED DECENT AT THE TRACK, AND NOT 3 COLORS. LOL
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova REAR VIEW
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova FRONT VIEW
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova 2ND TIME AT ATCO, BUT WITH ME IN THE CAR.
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova NOW, ME IN THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME HEATING UP THOSE TIRES GETTING READY TO RACE!!
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova UPCLOSE PICTURE
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova AT THE LINE, RIGHT BEFORE I PULLED A NASTY HOLE SHOT
keithjr10's 1972 Chevrolet Nova AFTER THE RACE! CLEARLY BLOWN AWAY BY THE SPEED!!

Please Comment on my page if you view it,this car has been in the making for the past 5 years, so any comments or advice would be awesome, thanks!!
P.S- I'd like to thank everyone who made this possible for me. Rebuilding this car has been a dream on mine every since I was 15. I can't tell you how grateful I'am for everyone's help and support that went into this car. You made a dream come true for this kid, and its not everyday that a kid gets to see his dream come alive right before his eyes, especially by the age of 20. Thank You All!

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: keithjr10

Location: Aldan, Pennsylvania