My '63 Nova SS - "All In"

Build Plan:
- 1963 Chevy Nova SS
- Scott's IFS
- 2004 Corvette drivetrain:
Bellhousing and TQ tube, rear mounted 4L60E, IRS and sub-frame
- 2008 LS2:
Stock 400hp for now, L92 heads, Cam upgrade and full exhaust in the works
- Full tube chassis/cage from the IFS back
- Interior: subtle stock feel with factory buckets, what's left of the backseat after the tub

I've always named my cars/trucks, so this one ended up with the name "All In." I started with a idea of a mild street car, then started thinking about a Pro-Street or Pro-Touring build, and by the time I dropped serious cash on the Vette drivetrain and LS2 I decided there was no going back... I'm ALL IN.

Here's the starting point. I've got a long way to go!!... but gettin' there is most of the fun! Stay tuned.:turn:

All in all... a mostly complete, mostly rust-free, authentic '63 Nova SS

Notice the (sorta) home-built control arms... thank goodness no one ever tried to drive on those! The welds broke when I leaned on them...
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/socal63SS/Day%201/63SSNova_1.jpg

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/socal63SS/Day%201/63SSNova_2.jpg
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/socal63SS/Day%201/63SSNova_3.jpg

Picked up my IFS from Scott's the other day, and I'm stoked. Literally, it is a metalic work of art... perfect TIG welds throughout. Can't wait to get going on the install

I went with the Power Rack, Sway-bar, and Wilwood 12" brake upgrade:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/socal63SS/Chassis/017sm.jpg

Fully adjustable upper and lower CA's:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/socal63SS/Chassis/012sm.jpg

:D

Here's a shot of the LS2 I picked up.

I picked up the whole engine assembly, accessories, pullies, ECU, Harnesses, etc with 6700 miles... I had an option to go with the whole All Wheel Drive setup, which I thought would be a bitchin' setup for a P-T car.. but decided to stick to my build plan and not bite off more than I could chew (let's hope I haven't already!!...).

400hp stock is pretty darn good, but think what a nice set of L92 heads, and good CAM and some LT headers will get it up to??? Hmmm, anyone want to donate towards the turbo fund??!!??:D

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/socal63SS/Drivetrain/LS2_6sm.jpg