Vehicle Owner

Member ID: mattward09

Location: Campbell, MO

Vehicle Info

1974 Chevrolet Nova

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP350
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 28, 2009

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Matt’s Chevrolet Nova

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mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova


This is my 1974 Nova SS. I bought it when I was 15 for $250. I'm 16 now, and my dad and I have been working on it since November 2006. We have both put a lot of time into it.

mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova

The Nova has a 350 with an estimated 350hp. It has Vortec heads, 282 Crane Energizer Cam, Edelbrock 600cfm carb, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock aluminum intake, dual exhaust with glasspacks, and a few other small performance mods. The transmission is a TH350 with a shift kit and B&M Z-Gate shifter.

Most of the interior was redone by both me and my dad. The sound system is pretty simple (shouldn't even call it a system lol): Sony Xplode CDX-F5700 head unit, Sony Xplode 5 1/4" speakers in the door panels, and Sony Xplode 6x9" speakers in the rear deck.

This is a picture after I bought it.
mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova

Here is a pic of the engine.

mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova

Here are some pictures of the interior.
mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova Driver side.
Passenger side mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova
mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet NovaBack seat.
Gauges at night mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova
mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova Door Panel.
Rear deck. mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova

This is a picture I took b4 it was running.

mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova

Here are some restoration pics.
mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova The rear quarter panel being replaced.
After we took off the front clip. mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova
mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova This is after we stripped the ratty carpet and seats out. I really wish I would have took a picture of it b4 we cleaned it out.
Just another picture of the inside mattward09's 1974 Chevrolet Nova

 

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Osylith  

Posted by: Osylith

05/09/2009 01:06PM

nice restoration. Looks good at night. check my nova out some time.

coolhand_lukas  

Posted by: coolhand_lukas

11/28/2008 05:33PM

keep up the good work i had a 1974 when i was 16 too...

matt_compton  

Posted by: matt_compton

04/08/2008 03:07PM

hey man thanks for the reply...that is a sweet ride yeah got..its so tidy inside. very nice setup...motor looks amazing. i'm diggin the rims you put on it too. slap a nice coat of paint on her and she'll be stealing everyones attention as a show car...gave ya a great rate man...keep up the good work

syrus1134  

Posted by: syrus1134

01/13/2008 03:20PM

Wow man, it looks so clean it's insane! Awesome work from start to where it is now

06JaxSWPsuby  

Posted by: 06JaxSWPsuby

11/15/2007 05:05AM

My father in law and i restoring a 74 Nova hatch right now! I like your car...looks really good! Do you happen to know if anybody makes a fiberglass rear hatch??? I have been searching hi and low and can now find one!!!! Thanks.

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Member ID: mattward09

Location: Campbell, MO