This is dedicated to my Dad!
Update Aug 16/09: I have been spending alot time lately on the Nova, I am just about ready to get it out for a Drive. I have done some work and I have new pics. In the future I will be taking the Front Brakes and the QA1 Coilovers from the Chevelle and install New Tubular Upper & Lower Control arms for it.
New 850, built with all New Parts, no Original Holley parts. I added a MSD 2-Step and a Pro Comp Electric Water Pump. With that pump I added a March Serpentine Pulley Kit for BBC w/Elec Pump, it mounts the Alt down low and really cleans up the look. I also added a Fluidamper and a Polished Timing Cover.
1969 Nova
This is my 69 Nova that I have owned since 1985. This was my first car and it was given to me by my dad on my 18th birthday(did not look like this). The car was originally a no optioned 6cyl/2spd. I have done most of the work with some help from family & friends. Now it has a highly modified 396/400TH w/9" rearend. I am not sure how much it has been lowered but I know it is low, it has Weld Draglites and has custom base clear paint(12ys old). There is also a 8-point roll cage and the frame is tied w/solid body mounts and Lakewood traction bars also help the chassis.
Future plans: new paint, mini-tub, stroker big block.
All the chrome was painted(most was new) and a fibreglass lift off 4" Outlaw Cowl hood from Harwood was added to clear the motor. Front tires are Firestone 195/75/15 on 15x5 Welds. Competition Engineering 3way adj. front shocks(set on 90/10) help weight transfer. Front sub frame was removed and sand blasted, solid body mounts were added. The frame is tied with custom round tube connectors and a driveshaft loop. All of this along with the 8-point cage really made a huge difference in the chassis flex.
Slightly narrowed Ford 9" so the 275/60/15 Et Streets on 15x8 Welds can sit up in the massaged wheelwells. Rearend has 4:10 w/posi. A New Repro Tank has a Custom Sump welded into it and I now have a Holley Black pump. The tank also has fuel cell filler in trunk. Power shut off and charging posts are just above the bumper. Full 3" custom exhaust w/X crossover & Flowmaster mufflers with tail pipes terminating just behind the tires. I also have a set of Hoosiers Quick Times for the track, 275/60/15 on 7" steel rims. I really need a set of new slicks as the last time I raced the car it spun through first, best short time 1.90 60ft.
All New Tires, I was alittle worried because of how long they have sat. Front is the Same Size 195/75/15 & the Rear are 275/60/15 Drag Radials. The rear is not mini-tubbed so it is very tight, I have New Disc Brakes for it but I am not sure if the extra thickness of the Rotor Hat will fit. The 9" is a 52" unit that is about 1" narrower on each side. Polyurethane bushings in the leaf springs solved the light tire rub. It was alot work to get the tire to fit in the rear but it was worth it. I didn't want the usual rear end in the air Nova. The rims are original Weld Drag Lites and will never go out of style.
This is my garage where the cars are kept and worked on.
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This is my 1984 S10. Its fully customized with a 350,9" rear, 4whl discs,17s, custom body mods and paint. This was my dad's but it now goes to my Son Branden. members.cardomain.com/d84s10
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