Did I make the right decision?

[novanutcase]

Here she is! Just waiting to be hacked and massaged!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0015.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0014.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0013.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0011.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0010.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0009.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0019.jpg

[JR]

You got a lot of work to do but it will be worth it. Get it out and get on it.:)

[n8.]

Hey, is that a Muscle Machine? (Diecast Car)

[novamike]

Keep us updated with pics.Lots of work there.
Mike

[69SSAcadian]

Doesn't look so bad...what are your plans?

[novanutcase]

Project plans are:

LS1 or 2
T-56
C-5 IFS
C-4 IRS
Full frame chassis w/ 6 point cage
Wilwood Superlites

Since I'm doing a full frame, I'm going to move the engine back as far as I can this way I can center as much of the gross weight of the car towards the center for handling. I also plan on moving the gas tank under the package tray so that the full tank weight will also be more centered. I'm trying to center as much of the weight of the car towards the center so that I can improve the handling of the car as much as possible. I'm even thinking of getting chromed fiberglass bumpers to reduce weight even further although that might be a little extreme! I'm going full frame so that I can take advantage of customizing my suspension choices along with being able to get the car REALLY low and not have to bag it!:chev:

[67pete]

How about this...http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=6 it will save some body work time.....

[novanutcase]

No fiberglass for me..........

[novanutcase]

Here are some updates to the drive train I just acquired:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG5.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG4.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG3.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG2.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG1.jpg

Looking forward to tearing into her and getting her under the hood!

[JR]

Wow , nice stuff to put in the 66. Keep us updated.:)

[JJ66-Dad]

Sweeeeet drivetrain! Keep us updated!!!!

[novanutcase]

I just got an e-mail from a guy that had asked me if I had finished the purchase of drivetrain since he was buying one from the same person. He just e-mailed me and told me that he contacted the e-bay member and he had NO KNOWLEDGE of any sale or transaction of a driveline. So .....BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

[novanutcase]

Now that I have finally gotten over almost getting ripped off on the drivetrain I have started the process of tearing down the car so I can see what the body has in store for me. So far it looks as if I made a pretty good choice for body since there doesn't seem to be much damage or rust but I still need to strip the paint off the body so that is next although my friend Jonny R and I pulled off the front clip and the rear window this evening. Here are a few pictures to document:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0044.jpg
JonnyR wrenching on the front clip!(JonnyR is a clothing designer so notice the fashion forward jeans he created! The dirt is just one more effect that he is going for to give them that"vintage" look!)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0045.jpg
Finally!(I'm sure all you SEMA attendees have noticed the shirt already! You say" Huh?!?"........LIAR!!!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0049.jpg
Finally!....... Now we can get to work!!!

[72GreenRally]

Looks to me like you have been working!!!! Now it is time to get to the SERIOUS work!!:D I kinda like the paint theme, are ya gonna keep it??:D

Randy (kind of a wrecking yard racer look!!):rolleyes:

[novanutcase]

Ya know what 72? I think you and I are gonna get along JUST FINE........:beer:

[novanutcase]

Nice Car 72, When do we get to wrenching on yours?:p

[novanutcase]

Just thought I would update you all on the progress of my project. I just finished stripping the main shell of the car and will now progress to the fenders, hood, and trunk. I also need to prime the main shell so it doesn't rust. I stripped the car to see what kind of rot the body shop is going to have to deal with. Doesn't look to bad other than the A-pillars.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/DriversideApillarcloseup.jpg
Drivers side A-Pillar rot!:(

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Rearwindowchannelmiddle.jpg
Rear window channel rot!:(

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Driverssidelowerwindshieldchannel.jpg
Drivers side bottom of windshield channel rot!:(

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/DriverssidebetweenCowlandrockerpane.jpg
Drivers side between side cowl and door jamb rot!:(

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PassengersideApillar.jpg
Passengers side A-Pillar! Pretty much in the same condition as the Drivers side except with the "expert" body work!:(

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Passengersiderearquarterscar.jpg
More "expert" body work! I think this car must have been a high school shop class project!:rolleyes:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Driverssiderearfullview.jpg
Rear view of the stripped body!:beer:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Passengersidefrontfullview.jpg
Front view of the stripped body!:beer:

[chevynuts88]

Keep it up ,you,ll be glad when its finished and have something choice! Keep those pics coming to see your progress!

[LT1 CT]

Been there and still doing it! Good job so far.

[novanutcase]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0012.jpgGOING........

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0017.jpgGOING........

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0020.jpgGONE!!!!

What do you all think? Did I make the right decision as far as a fabricator for the chassis? Check out the C6 -'57 truck they are doing in the project section:

http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/

I'm still a bit nervous about having to commit so I need the moral support!:)

Thanks!

John

[taz3]

Different stokes for different fokes,his work looks pretty cool.I like original cars,but I see nothing wrong with fab work like that,it'll only improve the driveability.I wouldn't walk past without a good once over.

Don't worry in a little while you'll be the envy of your hood!;)

Post it when it's done.

[FunkyNova66]

I think it's gonna be ultra sweet.;) I can't imagine the prices of his work.:eek:
Keep us posted on the progress.:D

Dave

[novanutcase]

Yeah.....his prices are fairly competitive with what's out there. Hopefully my next posting won't be from the welfare office!:rolleyes:

[JRChevy]

Looks like they do realy nice fabrication. I don't think you need to worry!

There I said it, You feel better now;) :D

[novanutcase]

Let's wait and see how many zero's go on the first check then I'll tell you how I feel!:rolleyes:

[Fast65]

Let's wait and see how many zero's go on the first check then I'll tell you how I feel!:rolleyes:

Around here we have the 3 cubed rule - it takes 3 times as long, its 3 times as difficult and cost 3 times as much as you originally planned!:D But seriously, from the web site you linked, it looks as though they do great work. When do you expect it back and in what stage of completion will it be in?

[novanutcase]

Around here we have the 3 cubed rule - it takes 3 times as long, its 3 times as difficult and cost 3 times as much as you originally planned!:D But seriously, from the web site you linked, it looks as though they do great work. When do you expect it back and in what stage of completion will it be in?

That's what I'm afraid of!:eek: :bored: :rolleyes: Time and materials is a dangerous place to be!:p We are shooting for November SEMA. Hopefully we can get it into one of the booths. We are going to start looking for sponsorship for as many of the parts that we will need(Sponsors?Hello?)
Plans, at the moment, include:

Full frame chassis with 5" ride height at Cowl
Corvette C6 Lower control arms and custom Upper control arms(The damn C6 uppers are too long! That is what I originally wanted but I don't want to sacrifice performance for looks!)
Still up in the air(No pun intended!) about if I'm going to go with AirRide Shockwaves or Coilover.
Corvette C6 torque tube, 6 speed transaxle and differential
Hidden 6 point cage
LS2 with AFR heads, Comp Cam, FAST intake set back for better weight distribution and to clear the R & P.
Autometer Nexus Gauges
Hurst Shifter
Vintage Air
Power One piece windows
Ron Davis Radiator
Wilwood Superlite 6's in front and 4's in back
Budnik Ice 18's

DID YOU HEAR THAT???!!!!??? That was the sound of my bank account spitting out money!!!:eek:

Oh Well!! I guess I'll be the only homeless person with a 12 second car!:o

John

[JRChevy]

DANG DUDE!!!

Yer checkbook ain't gonna make it through that without a defibrillator or a Sugar momma!!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/Smileys/badteeth.gif That's gonna be dang nice in the end. I hope you have small & lightweight interior decorations cuz cardboard box homes won't take much weight on the walls!!

That's a helluv an undertaking,. I wish you the best!!! And hope to see one helluva progess thread being created here to REPRESENT that beast!!:beer: :beer:

[novanutcase]

Yeah this ones going to be one of those journeys that hurts along the way but at the end you look back and say "Man, that was totally worth all the blood sweat and tears!"(I hope!):eek: :)

[chevynuts88]

Too late ! Can,t get rid of those tatoos now! HAha

[Raymond]

It may be expensive but it will be worth it in the end.....I'm sure you checked out BJ auctions,all the old stuff is thru the roof! You'll be in the same ballpark so don't sweat it...........I have well over $16k in mine and still no paint!

[mrrepodude]

cha ching !!!!!!

[slickman]

cha ching, cha ching !!!!!!cha ching !!!!!!cha ching !!!!!!cha ching !!!!!! !!!!!!

[novanutcase]

Yes.....thanks for the sounds of encouragement!!!:beat: :eek: :D :p

And if that ain't enough...Rodger, the fabricator, calls me up and wants to chop the roof an inch and a half! They might as well grab me by the ankles and just shake all the money out of me! Like I said before, I guess I'll be the only homeless person with a 12 second car!

[klean63]

That's nice of Rodger to offer up an inch and a half of chop, was he throwin that in on the deal at no charge:rolleyes: The question is do you want it chopped?

[novanutcase]

NAH!!!! He wanted to do something like Roy Pigfords chop but I think it looks better without it!

[the FLYER]

is this guy close by to you ???


i know when the Flyer was in the shop i was there for 3-4 hours a day, everyday. i really liked to watch and yes, sometimes they even let me help ;) although i didn't get a discount for helping (hey we charge extra if ya watch ;) )


if you feel comfortable with the shop, then it's the right thing to do... best of luck to ya :D

[novanutcase]

Just some quick pics of tire size mock up and stance. Wheels are 18's in the rear and 17's in front. What do you think?

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-15017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-15019.jpg

Comments are welcome! Rodger, the fabricator, also is suggesting putting 335's in the back but I think this size tire will be too wide. It'll look like a streetsweeper from behind. I think 295's will look much more balanced. He's going to send me some photos and I will go up next week to see it in person. What do you think?

Johnny - He is in Bakersfield, about an hour and a half away from me! I'll be going up after the holidays since they will be cutting the floor, firewall, and trunk out to make room for the mini-tub, new floor and smoothed firewall!

John

[the FLYER]

i like it... but YOUR opinion is THE most important ;)

[klean63]

i like it... but YOUR opinion is THE most important ;)

What he said!

[novanutcase]

Of course, although I do like to get a consensus of opinions! You know what they say "Two heads are always better than one!"(Except for your two heads Johnny!);)

[2doorpost]

Quote-

"Comments are welcome! Rodger, the fabricator, also is suggesting putting 335's in the back but I think this size tire will be too wide. It'll look like a streetsweeper from behind. I think 295's will look much more balanced. What do you think?"

We'll see when things progress a little.

[CDJr]

I think its kick ***! Are you in Alabama or Cali? The front wheel looks overpowering though, but I think its cuz its much lighter than the rear. But its gonna look killer :cool:

[novanutcase]

Im in Cali! The fabricator is in Bakersfield and I'm in Los Angeles. Yeah I thought the front wheel looks a bit large but they are 17's so I don't want to go any smaller and your probably right. Since they aren't blacked out they look bigger. The front wheel is set an 1 1/2" forward of stock and we are talking about filling in the rear part of the fender to not have the gap. Thinking of stretching the rear fender an inch to fit the larger tires. Not sure yet but will be working on it! Thanks for the compliments guys! I hope it turns out as well as I think it will!:beer:

[the FLYER]

Soak Al ???


California, 1-1/2hrs from Bakersfield ??? i'm about an hour north of L.A. where do you live ???

[CDJr]

I live in Shreveport, Flyer...Ive told ya that before!!!!! :p

[the FLYER]

I live in Shreveport, Flyer...Ive told ya that before!!!!! :p

i KNOW where you live Charlie.... you helped me move the body, remember ??? :D

[novanutcase]

Soak Al??!!??? Close your eyes and say it ten times and listen to what you hear. Soak Al??!!!??............So Cal??!!!!???:p

I live right off of the 5 near Glendale. How's about you?

[the FLYER]

HA !!! oh man i can't believe that got by me !!! :D


i'm in Littlerock, just east of Palmdale. have ya ever hit up the Donut Shoppe ??? up here we have the 4th saturday car cruise, over now, starting again in april. ya ever get up this way hollar. it'd be cool ta hook up. the D.S. too, i get down Huntington area every other week picking up my daughter.

[novanutcase]

Sounds like a plan ma' man! I'd love ta' bend yer ear over this little money pit!:p Lemme' know when your down this neck of the woods and we'll see if we can hook up!:beer:

[the FLYER]

money pit ??? wheeeew, that's a loaded statement !!! my ears are darned near non-existent from my own pit !!! :eek: :D


i'll let ya know, i'm thinkin' of running down to Classic Industries after Christmas... and maybe Monrovia, stop in at Dale's Funny Farm (Teddisnoke's shop)

what time of day are you around during the week ???

[novanutcase]

Since I own my own business I can usually get away if need be but wednesdays and fridays are usually good for me although for the next 10 days I need to be there to hold down the fort since my partner is going to be in Italy for that time but I would love to meet you all!:D

[the FLYER]

sounds great, we'll see about getting something set up in a couple weeks ;)


sorry fer takin' your thread so far off course... i'll yak atcha later :D

[novanutcase]

Lookin' forward to gitin' Rottenized!

[bartsl79]

Imo, The stance and rim size are dead-on.
Awesome car!
Tom

[novanutcase]

Thanks Tom! Yeah.....the more I look at it the more I like it! Still not sure about the 335's out back. I'll be going up to take a look at it in person and make some final decisions on that part of it. Thanks again for all the positive comments and advice from all of you!

[novanutcase]

Trying to decide if I should go with the 335's. Fabricator just sent me some mock up pics. I kind of like them but I'm not sure if they'll be overkill! Only thing I don't like about them is that they give the car a pro-street look and that isn't what I'm going for. I'd like a more high tech/road race look. What do you think!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-20-2006001.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-20-2006002.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-20-2006004.jpg

John

[Rice Killer]

That looks killer man!!! I would definatly put the 335's on there!;)

[JRChevy]

WOW!! Your Fabber is humpin right along! He's already got your ride up on the chassis jig and workin on it. That's damn quick!.

The 335's will look awesome. Road racing tires are pretty darn wide and those will look right at home. Like thiis 68 C5 Camaro Road Racer (http://www.waynedue.com/web/cars/GaryGutherys1968C5Camaro/index.html)
http://www.waynedue.com/web/cars/GaryGutherys1968C5Camaro/images/IMG_4315.jpg

[novanutcase]

Yeah, the guys at Ironworks Speed and Kustom are great! They're real eager to tear into the car and real excited about the build. Check out their site in the sig. Look at the C6-57 truck they're building. I think Truckin' magazine is doing a series on the build. We're in the process of ordering the drivetrain(C6 Corvette transaxle, diff and torque tube). The rear will be IRS. I've been trying to figure out how to do it and I think I finally did it so cross your fingers because it's either going to be totally tits or a total turd!:eek: :rolleyes: Front end will also be C6 but with custom upper control arms. C6 UCA's, although real cool looking, are too long to use without sacrificing performance.
As far as the tires, I guess it would be best to go up and look at them in person.

[JRChevy]

I dig that 34' 3 window their doin...!!
http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/Pics/34%20ford%203%20window/Web%20Album/images/Pic-14.jpg
It's alot like I want to do my 31 Chevy 3 window..

The 31 Chevy Sedan & Pickup are gonna be cool too...

[novanutcase]

The 335's will look awesome. Road racing tires are pretty darn wide and those will look right at home.

68 C5 Camaro Road Racer (http://www.waynedue.com/web/cars/GaryGutherys1968C5Camaro/index.html)

http://www.waynedue.com/web/cars/GaryGutherys1968C5Camaro/images/IMG_4315.jpg


One of my concerns is this, and please tell me if I'm just being a little bitch but, the camaro is much wider than the Nova so that width of tire is fine for it. I'm just not sure if the proportion will be right visually for the Nova and the theme I'm going for. Does it look mean? OH HELL YEAH! but I want to make sure there is the right balance. I was thinking going 295 rear and 255 front. That, to me, is a more balanced ratio but I guess I should really see it in person to decide.

The '34 is pretty sick eh?!! This is one of the reasons I went with these guys. They seem to have the ability to walk the fine line between old school and new school and know each pretty well. What's surprising is how young they all are but, damn, they know their stuff and the welders are true artists!

[novanutcase]

I dig that 34' 3 window their doin...!!
http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/Pics/34%20ford%203%20window/Web%20Album/images/Pic-14.jpg
It's alot like I want to do my 31 Chevy 3 window..

The 31 Chevy Sedan & Pickup are gonna be cool too...


Call 'em! They can do what ever you want!

[74 hatchback]

295/305/315s mite be better? does look kinda pro street with 335s!nice ride1

[novanutcase]

295/305/315s mite be better? does look kinda pro street with 335s!nice ride1

I guess the deciding factor for me will be the difference in handling/performance. If the 335's are going to be night and day in terms of performance then there's no contest. It's 335's! Now, if the 295's will give me 95% of the performance that the 335's will give then I will sacrifice a little performance for looks. Anyone out there able to tell me what the performance differences will be with the 2 tires? Keep in mind that the car will be mainly used as a canyon carver/mild road race open track car. What I want to know is how the 335's will work with the 255's in front versus 295 in back working with 255's in front.

[66IISS]

I'd say it really depends on the kind of power that you're trying to put down.

The wider tire will really help with avoiding oversteer in turns, but might promote a bit of understeer. Me and my dad autocross a basically stock '90 vette that isn't puttin down too much power, i think stock hp numbers are 245 with boat loads of torque. this car doesn't put down a heck of a lot more but it's got some mild head work and mild exhaust work.

Anyways, back to your tire problem. i wouldn't go any less than 295's, 335's might be a bit of overkill. Between the 335's and some 305's it wont be a night and day difference, but i think you will notice it. Wider is always better, but you can probably afford to go a little smaller than 335's unless you're planing on putting down insane amounts of power.

Keep us updated! the car sounds like fun!

[Shane65]

Quote from JRChevy: The 335's will look awesome. Road racing tires are pretty darn wide and those will look right at home. Like this

68 C5 Camaro Road Racer (http://www.waynedue.com/web/cars/GaryGutherys1968C5Camaro/index.html)

http://www.waynedue.com/web/cars/GaryGutherys1968C5Camaro/images/IMG_4315.jpg


One of my concerns is this and please tell me if I'm just being a little bitch but the camaro is much wider than the Nova so that width of tire is fine for it. I'm just not sure if the proportion will be right visually for the Nova and the theme I'm going for. Does it look mean? OH HELL YEAH! but I want to make sure there is the right balance. I was thinking going 295 rear and 255 front. That, to me, is a more balanced ratio but I guess I should really see it in person to decide.

The '34 is pretty sick eh?!! This is one of the reasons I went with these guys. They seem to have the ability to walk the fine line between old school and new school and know each pretty well. What's surprising is how young they all are but, damn, they know their stuff and the welders are true artists!

I share your thoughts on the proportion aspect of the car. Don't know much(acutally nothing) on autocross but I imagine that tire choice and compound along with suspension tuning will make the car handle as much as needed to get the job done. Once you have the car done you may not push to or above the car's limit in handling and speed but I've been known to be wrong before.

[novanutcase]

Yeah.....I kind of feel the same way Shane and 66. Although the fabricator really wants to go 335(I'm sure part of the reason is that when we show it most people will ooh and aah about how wide the rear tires are!) but as much as I want the car to look good I want it to perform and I get the feeling that 295 should be plenty for me. I'll have to research more on this and see how much difference there is in performance..................

But DAMN those fatties look nice back there!(Decisions, Decisions!!):)

[novanutcase]

Awright.....I relented! The fabricator made a great point in telling me that the Z06 corvette makes around 500 horse and GM put 325's on the back of it so obviously they feel you need the rubber to handle that kind of horsepower. I plan on having around 550 hp. I guess I have to defer to the experts on this one! Actually, I really like the way it looks and could have gone either way. Also, I always have the option of changing tire widths later if I want.

[novanutcase]

Just a quick update:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-28-2006014.jpg
Cowl vent filled!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-28-2006013.jpg
Mock up of tires!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-28-2006007.jpg
Shell was media blasted! Good to see it in one color!

More next week!(Hopefully!)

John

[novanutcase]

Movin' right along with suspension mockup!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006007.jpg

Fabricator wants to call the car "Z06 Nova" and cut a plate to see how it looks! What do you think? I'm thinking maybe to name it "Evil Spirit"!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006008.jpg

Another shot of the mockup!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006009.jpg

Uno Mas!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-29-2006005.jpg

John

[klean63]

Man, that things gonna be sweet!!!!!:D :D

[novanutcase]

Hope so! Thanks for the kind words Bill! The boys over at Ironworks are really humpin' on this one! Their pretty excited and have been telling me that alot of people that have come by the shop and have seen the car are also getting real excited so I can't wait until we're further along to really see the car transforming into the idea that I have in my head. I'll try and post a rendering as soon as I can!

[cadpro]

after reading several of your posts, it took me FOREVER to get your location down...

... and I used to live in Anaheim for 7 years...:rolleyes:

[littledeuce2]

Instead of Z06 Nova, how bout, "NUTCASE":D

[novanutcase]

after reading several of your posts, it took me FOREVER to get your location down...

... and I used to live in Anaheim for 7 years...:rolleyes:

LOL....see what that texas sun does to ya'!;)

[novanutcase]

Instead of Z06 Nova, how bout, "NUTCASE":D

Not a bad idea! Especially with all the dough that this beast is going to gobble up!:eek: :rolleyes:

Actually someone for another site suggested a pretty good one! Z066! What do you think?:)

[cadpro]

LOL....see what that texas sun does to ya'!;)

Yah, must be something about no longer being able to SEE the air we breath! :shh:

[novanutcase]

Yah, must be something about no longer being able to SEE the air we breath! :shh:

What was the line that Tony Randall says to Doris Day in "Pillow Talk"...."I don't trust air I can't see!":D :D :D

[Poopy]

WOw man, that thing is gonna be sick. Keep the pics coming. ;) ;)

[novanutcase]

Thanks Bro! Will do! The Transaxle, Diff, Torque Tube, Half Shafts, Control Arms and Hubs should be arriving on Friday so I might go up and see the car in person. If I do I'll post more pics!

[64chevyII]

CAll it ZOVA

[novanutcase]

CAll it ZOVA

Also good! Hmmmm....ZOVA, ZO66 both good names! Any others care to throw their idea out there?

[cadpro]

Also good! Hmmmm....ZOVA, ZO66 both good names! Any others care to throw their idea out there?

I like the ZO66... how about ZOdeuce?

[novanutcase]

I like the ZO66... how about ZOdeuce?

Kind of wanna stay away from the whole "deuce" thing as it evokes a more '50's feel. I want the car to have a more tech feel that's why I like ZO66! ZO6 Nova is a little too obvious to me so, for right now, ZO66 is the front runner!

[Argrandawg]

Why not ZO666

[the FLYER]

name it JohnnyRotten's and send it ta me when it's done !!??? ;)

[novanutcase]

Why not ZO666

Not bad! The Nova from Hell!!:D

name it JohnnyRotten's and send it ta me when it's done !!??? ;)

You know what? In many ways, it's already yours Johnny! Now.....let's get to the real deal! The address of that Canadian strip bar!!:D

[the FLYER]

I'M IN !!! Let's GO !!! :D :D :D

[MK70SS]

Your car is gonna be KILLER when it's done. I would love to build something like yours, but don't have the budget for that. Kid going to college in the fall. I'm enjoying your pics/progress reports.....keep them coming.

[FunkyNova66]

Novanutcase,
The car is gonna be super slick. Keep those pics coming! ZO66 is my final answer.:D :beer:

[novanutcase]

Novanutcase,
The car is gonna be super slick. Keep those pics coming! ZO66 is my final answer.:D :beer:

Funky,

I keep watching the video clip of you in the car and then you gun it and the car just rockets as it fishtails. Now THAT is sick!! Yeah...I like that name too!

John

[Poopy]

Now.....let's get to the real deal! The address of that Canadian strip bar!!:D

Um, when you guys coming? No. 5 orange? Woooot!

[novanutcase]

Lol..........

[littledeuce2]

Z066 ....Thats subtle with meaning. I like:D

# 5 Orange oh yeah, call when your on your way:beer: :beer: :beer: :D

[novanutcase]

Um, when you guys coming? No. 5 orange? Woooot!

Why don't we organize a cruise? Kind of like the Power Tour but with an actual destination. Man, Talk about happy endings!:D :beer:

[Poopy]

Why don't we organize a cruise? Kind of like the Power Tour but with an actual destination. Man, Talk about happy endings!:D :beer:


hahahahahah! :D

[novanutcase]

Just some teaser pics of the rear end mock up. I'm trying to head up tomorrow to see the car and hopefully get more pics but Rodger told me that there is snow in the grapevine! Hope you enjoy them!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-4-2007003.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-4-2007002.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-4-2007001.jpg

LS7 should land at the shop next friday!

John

[dave's 62]

don't sweat the pety stuff,pet the sweaty stuff, looks great!!!

[novanutcase]

don't sweat the pety stuff,pet the sweaty stuff, looks great!!!

No Truer words have ever been spoken!!:D

[novanutcase]

Got up to the shop today and saw some progress and I thought I would share it with you guys!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0005.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0001.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Overview2.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Chassis8.jpg

I'll post more pics when the LS7 comes in! I can't wait!

John

[Marek]

Looking great! Keep up the awesome work !

[Poopy]

Do you want to adopt me by any chance? :o :D

[novanutcase]

Do you want to adopt me by any chance? :o :D

Sure, but I'll have to get another refrigerator cardboard box. That'll be your room!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/new-york-homeless.jpg

Looking great! Keep up the awesome work !
Thanks!

[klean63]

Wow!!!! Every time I look at your progress pics it makes me wanna drive up there and see it in person. It's gonna be sick!!

[novanutcase]

Wow!!!! Every time I look at your progress pics it makes me wanna drive up there and see it in person. It's gonna be sick!!

Go for it! My build aside, Rodgers got some sick projects going on in there! Again, the '57 truck he is building is a project that you can stare at for hours and get umpteen great ideas! This kid is TALENTED!!!
Johnny can go too but he has to stand at the door with binoculars!!!;) :p

[jh99]

Looking great!! I want to see more.

[novavetteguy]

Looks outstanding!! I LOVE the marriage of new technology (Corvette) with timeless classic looks (Nova). A marriage made in heaven!!;)

Keep the pics updated-PLEASE!:D

[novanutcase]

Looks outstanding!! I LOVE the marriage of new technology (Corvette) with timeless classic looks (Nova). A marriage made in heaven!!;)

Keep the pics updated-PLEASE!:D

That's the idea!

Looking great!! I want to see more.

Me too!!!:rolleyes:

[Jake]

Man that is some beautiful work!!

[novanutcase]

Man that is some beautiful work!!

Yeah....at this point I really can't complain! They really do top notch work!

[slickman]

Do you by chance have room for double beds in there? I want to be part of the family too!!

Sure, but I'll have to get another refrigerator cardboard box. That'll be your room!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/new-york-homeless.jpg


Thanks!

[novanutcase]

Do you by chance have room for double beds in there? I want to be part of the family too!!

LOL.....Double wide Boxes?? Now there is a novel idea!!!:D

[ProchargedchevyI]

A modern ride with classic pride!

Your car is going to be awesome. I've been following this thread since you started it and I've got to tell you - this guy has got some talent. I can't wait to see the outcome.

[novanutcase]

When I went up yesterday, Rodger had told me that people who have been coming by the shop gave him there number so he could call them when the LS7 arrives! Too funny!!:D :D :D

[novanutcase]

3 guesses guys!.........................

Here's a hint:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/LS7.jpg

Looks like we're going to need to put an order in for some glue for the back tires! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!:D

John

[JRChevy]

Ahh shizzznitz!! Your gonna have one SWEEEEET ride.

That thing is gonna be a MONSTER...Looking forward to seeing you in many magazines!!!:cool: :cool: Remember us little people when you go Hollywood!! (j/k)

[Poopy]

wowie...is that brand spankin new??

[novanutcase]

wowie...is that brand spankin new??

Si Senor!!!!:D :D :D :D :D

Ahh shizzznitz!! Your gonna have one SWEEEEET ride.

That thing is gonna be a MONSTER...Looking forward to seeing you in many magazines!!!:cool: :cool: Remember us little people when you go Hollywood!! (j/k)

Ah C'mon!!!! You know I could never forget you guys! We are still doing the Stevesnovasite cruise to No. 5 Orange aren't we?!!:p :D :D

[the FLYER]

FERGET IT !!!! :(


and here Bill & I even talked about takin' a trip ta check it out... but if i gotta stand outside with binoculars and not get my grimmey fingers on it.... i don't wanna go !!! :(






that guy ain't EVEN right !!! :rolleyes: ;) :D :D :D

[novanutcase]

FERGET IT !!!! :(


and here Bill & I even talked about takin' a trip ta check it out... but if i gotta stand outside with binoculars and not get my grimmey fingers on it.... i don't wanna go !!! :(






that guy ain't EVEN right !!! :rolleyes: ;) :D :D :D

OH ALL RIGHT!!! but I'm gonna' have my eye on you the WHOLE time oh rotten one!:beer:

[Poopy]

Si Senor!!!!:D :D :D :D :D



Cool dood! Your motor is worth more than my whole car will be when its done! lol....So I found a nice cardboard box, how much land do you have, it takes up about 4 sq ft.


:D :D

[FunkyNova66]

OMFG. This car is gonna be awesome. Can I come over and just rub it when your done?:eek: bwhahahahahahahhahaha!:beer: :D

[novanutcase]

OMFG. This car is gonna be awesome. Can I come over and just rub it when your done?:eek: bwhahahahahahahhahaha!:beer: :D

He said "Rub"....huhu..huhuhuhuhu.........

Thanks!

Cool dood! Your motor is worth more than my whole car will be when its done! lol....So I found a nice cardboard box, how much land do you have, it takes up about 4 sq ft.


:D :D

Somehow after seeing who your "friends" are and what your ideas are for the car, I highly doubt that!!!:D As far as "movin' in" I'll have to ask the family in the box next to me if it's OK to have a roomate!!

[Jake]

3 guesses guys!.........................

Here's a hint:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/LS7.jpg

Looks like we're going to need to put an order in for some glue for the back tires! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!:D

John

So thats what my crate LS7 looks like!:D I may have one too!;)

[novanutcase]

So thats what my crate LS7 looks like!:D I may have one too!;)

YEEEEEEHAAAA!!! Watcha' puttin' it in??:D :D :D

[Jake]

YEEEEEEHAAAA!!! Watcha' puttin' it in??:D :D :D

Copycat.:D:D By next Winter I'll have an LS engine in my car for sure! If things fall into place maybe this Summer! I wanna be cool too ya know!:D

[novanutcase]

Cool??? Uh....Hey....Brother??? Have you seen your website lately???:)

[Jake]

Cool??? Uh....Hey....Brother??? Have you seen your website lately???:)


Yea is it allright?:D

[novanutcase]

Yea is it allright?:D

Umhm!!!:cool: False modesty will get you nowhere!!;)

[Jake]

Umhm!!!:cool: False modesty will get you nowhere!!;)

WOW,:D , that TOTALLY went over my head! I thought the site was down or something. My website buddy told me he never expected me to put up so many pics and I thought I broke it.:D THANKS alot for the compliments! :end of thread jack::D

[novanutcase]

I like the Chevelle and the Verns Nova!!!!:)

[Jake]

I like the Chevelle and the Verns Nova!!!!:)

Thanks! I'm quite proud of the Chevelle! We get to go with Procharger to shows with it in their display and this year were gonna start making exibition passes for them at the shows. The last few issues of multiple magazines they've been using it in their ads. Thats about as close to "cool" as I can get.:D

[novanutcase]

Thanks! I'm quite proud of the Chevelle! We get to go with Procharger to shows with it in their display and this year were gonna start making exibition passes for them at the shows. The last few issues of multiple magazines they've been using it in their ads. Thats about as close to "cool" as I can get.:D

That's pretty damn cool!!!:D

[novanutcase]

Anyone know, other than Katech and Nasty Performance, who makes coil pack relocators for LSx engines?

Now that most of the major components are coming together on the car, I have been thinking about seats. Anyone know of some good ones? I like the ones that Hotrodgary has in his ride. VERY classy! I will probably be doing something similar to Gary's as it will be front and back buckets with a center console. One big concern is how I will have at least a 3 point seat belt in the car without having to hang it off the roofline!:(

John

[klean63]

John

Might not be what yer looking for as far as seats but it's an option.
Ya can have foam added for side bolsters, cover em how ya want.....

click on the link, 3rd seats from the top.

also Chrysler Sebring conv seats have built in 3 point belts, there's a actually quite a few options for that type of seat
http://www.wiseguys-seats.com/catalog_frame_foam.html

[cadpro]

Have you looked at the '00-'03 Subaru WRX seats, with out the head rest? This is what I'm planning on running (not to mention I sit in them everyday for a couple of hours driving to and from work!).

[novanutcase]

John

Might not be what yer looking for as far as seats but it's an option.
Ya can have foam added for side bolsters, cover em how ya want.....

click on the link, 3rd seats from the top.

also Chrysler Sebring conv seats have built in 3 point belts, there's a actually quite a few options for that type of seat
http://www.wiseguys-seats.com/catalog_frame_foam.html

Great Link! I'm wondering if the 21" bucket seat back will be too high as I would like to try and keep it below the window line for a cleaner appearance like Hotrodgarys! From what I know of seatbelt placement you usually have to have it fairly high for it to be effective. I was thinking of doing it like I saw in my buddies helicopter but he has it where the two straps going over his shoulders meet in the back and form a Y and this goes to a retractor on the floor. I found out this is not a good way to do this as many who have done it this way have ended up with compressed spines!:eek:

I don't like the way the sebring seats look although I have only seen pictures so if there is someone in the area that has them in there II I would love to have a look see! Also, I heard they aren't that well bolstered!

[Onlychevy6]

Anyone know, other than Katech and Nasty Performance, who makes coil pack relocators for LSx engines?

John


If I am not mistaken. I believe Nology does.

[novanutcase]

Have you looked at the '00-'03 Subaru WRX seats, with out the head rest? This is what I'm planning on running (not to mention I sit in them everyday for a couple of hours driving to and from work!).

You mean like these???

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/WRXseats.jpg

[novanutcase]

We finally got the engine in the car to mock up the drivetrain and get everything level!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07008.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07007.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07006.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07005.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07004.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07001.jpg

What do you think?

John

[Poopy]

What do I think???



FAWKING SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
:eek: :eek:

[batman09]

We finally got the engine in the car to mock up the drivetrain and get everything level!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07008.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07007.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07006.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07005.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07004.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ZO6Nova1-14-07001.jpg

What do you think?

John
LS7 Huh??That thing is gonna be sick!!!!!Looks awsome John!!!I bet yer excited!!!bm

[the FLYER]

i know this has been thought out but i haven't reread all the posts to get the answer so forgive me if i ask for a repeat answer.... what's your ground clearance going to be... travel etc... also, is this a sprung car or bagged ???


i've seen numerous projects here and have been amazed... i dunno how much further i CAN be amazed... but those guys and your dream are pushing it :D

EXCELLENT project !!!!

[novanutcase]

i know this has been thought out but i haven't reread all the posts to get the answer so forgive me if i ask for a repeat answer.... what's your ground clearance going to be... travel etc... also, is this a sprung car or bagged ???


i've seen numerous projects here and have been amazed... i dunno how much further i CAN be amazed... but those guys and your dream are pushing it :D

EXCELLENT project !!!!

Ground clearance will be 4 1/2" to 5" at the cowl. Car will be sprung. CA Double adjustable Varishocks. I had to have CA make some custom ones for the rear with extra travel so that if I need to change the rear tire when I jack up the back it will go down enough to clear the quarter. Ride height should look something like this:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics12-15017.jpg

Johnny, what can I say other than I am honored that you would even post much less post such a nice compliment like that. It really makes me feel good that you like my vision as you know when you are building a car you question yourself and your ideas!

LS7 Huh??That thing is gonna be sick!!!!!Looks awsome John!!!I bet yer excited!!!bm

Gotta say that you are one of my favorite guys on the site and I truly think that you are one of the main players that is the glue that keeps this site what it is. Thanks for the compliment! Excited???Oh Yeah!! I just can't wait to see it done already! Hopefully it'll turn out as nice as your bada$$ car!


What do I think???



FAWKING SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
:eek: :eek:

Dammit Poopy! You know that car you have sittin' in that garage is gonna come out BITCHIN' so stop! Say hi to the guys over at Killer Kustoms. Their work is impeccable!!!

3 of my favorite guys all posting one after the other! I think it's a good omen for the car! Thanks Guys!!!:D

[CaddyDaddy]

This thing is insane! I want an LS7!!!!!!


Ryan

[the FLYER]

HA !!! well don't let it go to yer head... i'm Rotten ya know and can turn on ya at any second... :rolleyes:

oops here we go !!! :eek:


SO, yer gonna PolkaDot it huh !!??? :rolleyes: :D :D :D

[novanutcase]

HA !!! well don't let it go to yer head... i'm Rotten ya know and can turn on ya at any second... :rolleyes:

oops here we go !!! :eek:


SO, yer gonna PolkaDot it huh !!??? :rolleyes: :D :D :D

Damn, he found the one crack in my car plans!!!! A polka dot paint job! AND I'm only gonna spend $50 bucks!!!!!!!

[the FLYER]

well we KNEW you'd splurge on the high dollar paint !!! :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D :D :D

[novanutcase]

well we KNEW you'd splurge on the high dollar paint !!! :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D :D :D

Tremclad here I come!!!!!!!!

[novanutcase]

If I am not mistaken. I believe Nology does.

Got a pic or do you know how I can see his interior setup?

[klean63]

What do you think?

John

I think it sucks.....


















That it's not mine;) :D

[Jake]

I think it sucks.....


















That it's not mine;) :D

X2!!!:D

That thing is gonna be drop dead sexy!! Looks like them guys really have some talent! I cant wait to buy the magazines with the pics of it in it! You know it'll be in them all!:D

[Marek]

Damn, he found the one crack in my car plans!!!! A polka dot paint job! and I'm only gonna spend $50 bucks!!!!!!!


UH ........OK .......:confused: What color dots ? .....:D lol


Man that thing is a freak of nature...it rocks !!!

[novanutcase]

UH ........OK .......:confused: What color dots ? .....:D lol


Man that thing is a freak of nature...it rocks !!!

Kind of going for this look:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG_1106.jpg

X2!!!:D

That thing is gonna be drop dead sexy!! Looks like them guys really have some talent! I cant wait to buy the magazines with the pics of it in it! You know it'll be in them all!:D

Oh Thtop!!!

I think it sucks.....


















That it's not mine;) :D

Did you hear that??:eek: It's the Wambulance!!!WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:p ;)

[Marek]

OOOOHH Snap !!! Thats Hoopty!!!

[novanutcase]

OOOOHH Snap !!! Thats Hoopty!!!

LMAO.....................:D :D :D

[Shane65]

Kind of going for this look:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG_1106.jpg



Oh Thtop!!!



Did you hear that??:eek: It's the Wambulance!!!WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:p ;)

You mean the hood's not going to line up????



Looks awesum so far. You could get the drivetrain installed and take that thing to car shows without finishing it(yet) and you couldn't control the crowds it would gather.

[klean63]

Looks awesum so far. You could get the drivetrain installed and take that thing to car shows without finishing it(yet) and you couldn't control the crowds it would gather.

I was just thinking the same thing.

[novanutcase]

You mean the hood's not going to line up????

Looks awesum so far. You could get the drivetrain installed and take that thing to car shows without finishing it(yet) and you couldn't control the crowds it would gather.

I was just thinking the same thing.

Seriously? I mean, the LS7 is cool and all but you actually think it would generate that much interest? Wow, thanks guys that's a huge compliment! Definitely inspires me when people with your experience are actually wowed by my project. Man, I can't say how honored I am that you would think that. Thanks!!!

Hey Bill! I was gonna try and get up to the shop saturday morning. If you and John wanna go up and see the car along with the other stuff going on over there I'd love ta meet you both!:)

[the FLYER]

i'd like to see it, but this weekend i'm tryin' ta get my LongRoof home and i'm hoping ta be spending time with my Daughter... so this weekend's out for me...

[novanutcase]

i'd like to see it, but this weekend i'm tryin' ta get my LongRoof home and i'm hoping ta be spending time with my Daughter... so this weekend's out for me...

No worries! We'll do it another time!!!:)

[JRChevy]

Yikes!! Your gonna need some security guards when you get that thing rollin.....:eek:

So besides the absolutely amazing drivetrain and suspension, what are you plans for the rest of the car? Interior? Paint? Custom stuff?? Are we gonna be privy to any of that stuff or are ya gonna make us wait? At this point I'm bettin we'll get the scoop!

Roll on brotha....

JR http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/Funnies/fink.jpg(Drooling with excitement)

[novanutcase]

Yikes!! Your gonna need some security guards when you get that thing rollin.....:eek:

So besides the absolutely amazing drivetrain and suspension, what are you plans for the rest of the car? Interior? Paint? Custom stuff?? Are we gonna be privy to any of that stuff or are ya gonna make us wait? At this point I'm bettin we'll get the scoop!

Roll on brotha....

JR http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/Funnies/fink.jpg(Drooling with excitement)

For the Stevesnovasite brethren I will tell all!!!:D

Interior - Kind of like Hotrodgary's but not quite as plush. Maybe a little more race car inspired. Edgy. Tech. Brushed aluminum. Bling but subtle. Still deciding!

Paint - Still deciding!

Custom stuff - Well....at the point the car is right now it will ALL be pretty much custom!

John

[ProchargedchevyI]

For the Stevesnovasite brethren I will tell all!!!:D

Interior - Kind of like Hotrodgary's but not quite as plush. Maybe a little more race car inspired. Edgy. Still deciding!

Paint - Still deciding!

Custom stuff - Well....at the point the car is right now it will ALL be pretty much custom!

John


John,

Your car is really starting to come to life. wow. :eek: I've built enough cars to know what looks good, and yours is certainly special. You've done a great job, and I hope that your vision comes to fruition soon.

I know you haven't chosen a color yet, but you do have a certain hue in mind? Silver? Blue? Red?

With all of the money you're investing, that car deserves an amazing paint job - something to really make it pop. Depending on what your vision is, I've found that Porshe, Aston Martin, and (surprisingly) Dodge has an excellent variety of paint pallets to choose from.

Again, great job. I can't wait to see it all together.

[novanutcase]

John,

Your car is really starting to come to life. wow. :eek: I've built enough cars to know what looks good, and yours is certainly special. You've done a great job, and I hope that your vision comes to fruition soon.

I know you haven't chosen a color yet, but you do have a certain hue in mind? Silver? Blue? Red?

With all of the money you're investing, that car deserves an amazing paint job - something to really make it pop. Depending on what your vision is, I've found that Porshe, Aston Martin, and (surprisingly) Dodge has an excellent variety of paint pallets to choose from.

Again, great job. I can't wait to see it all together.

You read my mind as far as sources for color inspiration! Certainly Black would look mean and definitely go with the theme of the car(Purposeful but with some style!) but I am trying to get away from this color as everyone has done it and so I am looking to some of the new colors that automakers are coming up with although Black will always look good. I would have to say that Black, Red, and/or Silver would be my top choices right now!

[72GreenRally]

John, I was finally able to read the thread through, beginning to end in one shot. All I can say is WOW!!!!

You have some vision there!!!!

When are you gonna get the artist renderings posted?? I would love to see what you TOTAL vision is!!

What I've seen so far is beyond anything I would have dreamed!!! Too, too awesome!!!

Randy

[novanutcase]

John, I was finally able to read the thread through, beginning to end in one shot. All I can say is WOW!!!!

You have some vision there!!!!

When are you gonna get the artist renderings posted?? I would love to see what you TOTAL vision is!!

What I've seen so far is beyond anything I would have dreamed!!! Too, too awesome!!!

Randy

Thanks! I can say that it's kind of like holding the tail of a tiger while the tiger is running at full speed! I'm just holding on for dear life!!!:rolleyes:

[72GreenRally]

DON'T LET GO!!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

You got a hold on something real good there!!!!:D

[novanutcase]

DON'T LET GO!!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

You got a hold on something real good there!!!!:D

LOL....thanks!!! I kind of have been breaking down the project into pieces so that I don't get discouraged that they aren't going fast enough! Right now the goal is to finish the chassis, get the backspace so I can order the wheels and, when the wheels arrive, get tires on them, mount them to the car and get the car on the ground so I can see how the stance is. I'm still debating on wheels. This is the front runner right now!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Ice.jpg

I'm thinking polished hoops and brushed centers!

What do you think? If you, or anyone else has suggestions for wheels please post a pic if you can.

John

[Poopy]

If you're going this blingy....get some wheels by HRE or something. The polished billet is a little too street rod oriented in my opinion. You need something more race car oriented. ;)


"HRE 3-piece wheels look, fit and perform better than any other for good reason. HRE's design, engineering and manufacturing experts work in concert to create wheels that are as technically precise as they are beautiful. Each set custom-tailored for the world's finest vehicles. It's what sets HRE wheels apart. Unequaled commitment. Unequaled results.
Features include:
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https://secure17.nexternal.com/ats/images/C20_straight_main.jpg

[novanutcase]

That's why I'm thinking of brushing the centers. It'll give it more or less the same look as the pic you posted. Another thing I like is the classic 5 spoke design it has. It actually kind of reminds me of the Fikse 5S's which, as you know, are a pretty classic wheel. Here is a Nova with the Fikse's:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Sinjemsideview.jpg

I do want to have some blingy touches to the car but, as I'm sure you've figured out by now, I'm all about balancing one element against the other. I like the wheel you posted but I actually like the ones you have on your car better than the HRE's. HRE's are a litttle too busy for me but then again when you see them on here:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Mean69inprimer.jpg

They look Killer!!!!

Keep the pics coming!! I really appreciate the input!!:)

John

[klean63]

Hey Bill! I was gonna try and get up to the shop saturday morning. If you and John wanna go up and see the car along with the other stuff going on over there I'd love ta meet you and John!:)

Hey John

I'd love to but I work nights so i'm not off till 6:30 in the morning. I know as of right now we have a plant shutdown scheduled for Jan 29th, so if John's available maybe we'll shoot up then. I'll pm you when I know for sure. Thanks for the invite though.:D

[novanutcase]

Hey John

I'd love to but I work nights so i'm not off till 6:30 in the morning. I know as of right now we have a plant shutdown scheduled for Jan 29th, so if John's available maybe we'll shoot up then. I'll pm you when I know for sure. Thanks for the invite though.:D

Yeah...Lemme know. I'll bring the beer!!!(Uh oh!!!:eek: I forgot Johns coming!! Better bring the Keg!!!):p

[the FLYER]

Hey John

I'd love to but I work nights so i'm not off till 6:30 in the morning. I know as of right now we have a plant shutdown scheduled for Jan 29th, so if John's available maybe we'll shoot up then. I'll pm you when I know for sure. Thanks for the invite though.:D

(the other John in question) :D

i'll have my secretary check my schedule and see if i can free up some time :rolleyes: :D :D


HUH ??? waddya mean i don't have a secretary !!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[novanutcase]

(the other John in question) :D

i'll have my secretary check my schedule and see if i can free up some time :rolleyes: :D :D


HUH ??? waddya mean i don't have a secretary !!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

LOL.....I've got a funny feeling that when this comes together I'm going to have beer coming out of my nose!!!!:eek: :D :beer:

[the FLYER]

WELL !!! i'm Certainly NOT hangin' with YOU !!! :eek:


beer out the nose !!! why i never !!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[novanutcase]

Hey Poopy!!

Look what I found:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/HRE541Angle.jpg

They look kind of like yours don't you think? Only WAAAAAYY more expensive!!

John

[cadpro]

if you HAVE to have a 5-spoke (I'm personally tired of them), I like these: http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/images/inventory/527.gif and these:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/349923896_dbdfcae49b_b.jpg

the best.

I like your Budnik choice too, especially with the brushed centers...

[novanutcase]

I'm kind of torn between the classic 5 spoke and the new school web style. That's why I like Poopys wheels! Web but not too busy! Decisions, Decisions!!!:confused:

[batman09]

John,
Did you check out billet specialty wheels?
Look here http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/billet_special.asp
Also check out this wheel program http://www.autowaretech7.net/nextwheels/newstal_intro.htm

[FunkyNova66]

These are hot! Are these Boyd Coddingtons??
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/349923896_dbdfcae49b_b.jpg

[the FLYER]

with all the Z06 stuff... i'd be havin' the Vette H-D Hi-Perf factory wheels all tricked out... but then i really don't know your concept... just drivetrain.

wheels, body, paint, trim, interior... et-al, it all goes together...

[batman09]

These are hot! Are these Boyd Coddingtons??They 're not intro's?bm

[FunkyNova66]

They probably are Intros. Not familiar with Intros but they do kind of resemble these Boyds..:o :D
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/FunkyuNova66/Two-Tone.jpg

[novanutcase]

John,
Did you check out billet specialty wheels?
Look here http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/billet_special.asp
Also check out this wheel program http://www.autowaretech7.net/nextwheels/newstal_intro.htm

Oh trust me, I've tried every wheel on that program at every height and color and window tint, wheels rolling, not rolling......but thanks for looking out!!!:)

[novanutcase]

with all the Z06 stuff... i'd be havin' the Vette H-D Hi-Perf factory wheels all tricked out... but then i really don't know your concept... just drivetrain.

wheels, body, paint, trim, interior... et-al, it all goes together...

Just saw the 'vette ZO6 site. Nothing really jumps at me with those wheels. 5 spoke and 10 spoke but nothing REAL exciting!!!

[klean63]

They 're not intro's?bm

BM

Your right, those are Intros. Thats Rookies wagon, Into Vistas 17".:D

[littledeuce2]

Hey Nutcase! Your ride is SICK! Unbelievable!!!! LS7??? I'm speechless man. Your car looks fantastic so far! I hope your going to cruise that FREAK OF NATURE up here. I'll create another show & shine just to premier it in Canada!!!:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: Cheers brother:D I envy you:cool:

[JRChevy]

That's why I'm thinking of brushing the centers. It'll give it more or less the same look as the pic you posted. Another thing I like is the classic 5 spoke design it has. It actually kind of reminds me of the Fikse 5S's which, as you know, are a pretty classic wheel. Here is a Nova with the Fikse's:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Sinjemsideview.jpg


They look Killer!!!!

Keep the pics coming!! I really appreciate the input!!:)

John

Hey..? Where'd you snag that shot from? That's my buddy Due's shop and that's Jess in the shot. That 66' was sweet. I can't remember the guys name butif I remember right he's a Cali boy and that car should be on the road real soon. That thing is crazy!!

[novanutcase]

Hey..? Where'd you snag that shot from? That's my buddy Due's shop and that's Jess in the shot. That 66' was sweet. I can't remember the guys name butif I remember right he's a Cali boy and that car should be on the road real soon. That thing is crazy!!

Yup...that's Waynes old shop! I was going to have him do the chassis for me and we were just about to get started when he had to shut down. Jesses a cool guy too! Doesn't talk much though! Wayne had given me his number since Jesse had opened his own shop and I spoke to him a few times and we even got as far as almost sealing the deal but he seemed way to busy at the time and, after thinking about it, I decided I didn't want to have to fly up to Washington every time I needed to see the car! I got alot of people asking me for his number on Pro-touring.com and Lateral-g.net. Hope I could send some business his way! I was kind of bummed though when one of the people I gave the number too that wanted a Chevy II C4 clip got turned down by him!
The car in the picture belongs to a gentleman by the name of Doug Sinjem. He and I have spoken on several occasions and I grilled him pretty hard as to what he would have done differently on his car. I applied alot of those things to the project I have going on right now!

[JRChevy]

That's right. "Sinjem" . I used to go up there when I had time. I watched that whole thing come together. I can't remember all the names of the different owners (gettin old sucks BTW). I think it will be better for you in the long run having your car close to you. That's great you got to talk with Doug. It's always best to learn from someone elses mistakes when $$$$'s are involved. Does Doug have any idea when his car will be on the road? I lost track of it after Wayne closed up shop.

Jess doesn't talk too much and I know he's pretty busy. But he does excellent work and learned from one of the best...

[novanutcase]

That's right. "Sinjem" . I used to go up there when I had time. I watched that whole thing come together. I can't remember all the names of the different owners (gettin old sucks BTW). I think it will be better for you in the long run having your car close to you. That's great you got to talk with Doug. It's always best to learn from someone elses mistakes when $$$$'s are involved. Does Doug have any idea when his car will be on the road? I lost track of it after Wayne closed up shop.

Jess doesn't talk too much and I know he's pretty busy. But he does excellent work and learned from one of the best...


Yeah...you should of heard him! I guess he had asked Wayne to stretch the chassis 3 inches and when he got it back down here he decided that he didn't like it so he had to section the chassis and cut it down 3 inches!$$$$ Then he was complaining that Wayne had attached the UCA pickup points too far in and that he had to cut them out and reweld them in the "correct" placement!$$$$ Blah, Blah, blah.......$$$$$$$$ I will say, though, that in the end, he did say that, for the most part, Wayne did a great job!
Unfortunately the last time I talked to him he was in the middle of a divorce so who knows what quagmire he is in right now! Hope all goes well for him! Nice guy!
Jesse is definitely a GREAT welder! Man, those camaro clips he was pumping out were BEAUTIFUL!!!! The welds looked like rolls of nickles!!!!:)

[JRChevy]

Yeah .. I can only dream to weld as well as Jesse or Wayne. But what really sucks is now I have to find another way to get into SEMA since Wayne closed up shop?:mad: But i think I got that covered already.:rolleyes:

It always amazes me what people ask for when building cars when they really don't know what they want. It's like ordering at the drive through then changing your mind when you get to the PAY-UP window.

I think you've got your order in right for your car. You should be pleased at the PAY-UP window!!:D

[novanutcase]

Problem is there are a lot of zeros on the register!!!!:rolleyes: I've built a lot of cars and have come to find out that every one of those cars I built I had a few regrets and "shoulda done this or thats"! I've learned that if your going to do it, make a plan and stick to it. And most important, in that plan do it to your satisfaction or your just spinning your wheels because in the end you won't be satisfied! It'll cost you 10 times as much to go back in and put what you didn't in the initial build because you didn't want to spend the money on it then!

[JRChevy]

AMEN BROTHA to that!!

[the FLYER]

Hey John, in post #171... the wheels shown look Very similar to the Z06 wheels i saw on a Vette today... and of course they had the Vette logo in the center caps... just a thought. i know ya said ya looked but if you were to go with that style of wheel, in my opinion, i'd go with the Vette's... goes with the suspension/drivetrain.


i'll let ya be now... no more on wheels from me ;)


Be Good :D

[novanutcase]

Hey John, in post #171... the wheels shown look Very similar to the Z06 wheels i saw on a Vette today... and of course they had the Vette logo in the center caps... just a thought. i know ya said ya looked but if you were to go with that style of wheel, in my opinion, i'd go with the Vette's... goes with the suspension/drivetrain.


i'll let ya be now... no more on wheels from me ;)


Be Good :D

NO NO PLEASE!!!! I'm glad to hear any suggestions that anyone has on wheels! It's hard enough to choose them myself and I certainly haven't seen every choice I have out there so if someone can bring something to the table that I may have not seen or missed, by all means, SHOW ME!!!:)

The wheels you are talking about are the ten spoke 'vette wheels! I'm looking for wheels with more lip on them. I haven't seen any that chevy offers that have that kind of reverse lip look.

[Kenny_Z]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG_1106.jpg

Dude, you are so getting a render of it looking like that. :D

[novanutcase]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/IMG_1106.jpg

Dude, you are so getting a render of it looking like that. :D

ROFLMAO.............:D :D :D :D :D

[novanutcase]

For what it's worth!:)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07g.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07f.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07e.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07d.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07c.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07b.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07a.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/01-20-07.jpg

More measureing, more cutting, more welding!!!:rolleyes:

John

[Marek]

That is sick and twisted .....I love it !!!

[Lane]

Geesh, that makes me want to push my piece out into the ditch...

[Argrandawg]

It's like watching a formula one car built in sleeper mode to seat four.:eek: :eek: :eek:

[novanutcase]

C'mon guys! Your car is what YOU make of it! Lane, I'm sure your car is going to be cool regardless!

Thanks for the compliments!!! I really dig the way they ran the parallel tube and tied it to the center structure up front. Ya gotta love all the wheel space too!!! YEEEHAAA:D

[Lane]

C'mon guys! Your car is what YOU make of it! Lane, I'm sure your car is going to be cool regardless!


You're right.. Good thing my wife wasn't around to help me(she WOULD have! :D ) - so I only made it into the yard before bogging down in the wet grass... When it dries up I'll push it back into the garage.

;)

[novanutcase]

There ya' go!!!;) :beer:

[littledeuce2]

Hey John just a thought but, When you finally have your wheels picked out, "if" there are centercaps, Have a decal made with the "ZO66" logo on them. Or have it inscribed. With all the sponsors you have so far, someone ought to do that for ya.:cool: Depending on how its done it could be subtle or standout.

Todd

[novanutcase]

Great Idea!!! See!! This is what I love about this forum and my putting my project on it! I can get great ideas that I never would have thought of here!

Thanks!!

John

[littledeuce2]

I have lots of ideas and want to share them all but then my car wont be so original....... Really impressed with the build John, my hats off to you.:cool:
What was the projected finish date again?

[novanutcase]

Thank You!! It's always good to hear words of encouragement with a build this big! I just hope it turns out as nice as I think it will!!:)

[cadpro]

Lookin good... What seats did you decide on?

[novanutcase]

Still not sure but I'm leaning towards something like this:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ProcarRallyseats.jpg

What do you think?

John

[klean63]

Still not sure but I'm leaning towards something like this:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ProcarRallyseats.jpg

What do you think?

John

Those are pretty nice looking, plenty of lateral support.

What kind are they?

[novanutcase]

They're Procar Rallys! Yeah....I like that they have plenty of sidebolstering for "spirited" driving! I'm wondering, though, how I'm going to get seatbelts on this thing without hanging the retractors from the roofline!:confused:

[novanutcase]

It's actually starting to look like a chassis!:beer:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07010.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07009.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07008.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07007.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07006.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07005.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07004.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-27-07002.jpg

I'll dispense with the usual "What do you think?" and ask you if, from what you see, there is anything that you would do differently or that you see may become a problem later on!

Hope you like it!:)

John

[littledeuce2]

Update pics are cool.:cool: Looks ALL good from here buddy! Maybe some fuzzy dice:D

[klean63]

I'll dispense with the usual "What do you think?" and ask you if, from what you see, there is anything that you see that you would do differently

John

ummmmm, ummmmm, ummmmmm, no. :D :D

John it's looking great.
I'll bet after RM's post of his friends new Z06 Vette, you can't wait to be driving it.

[novanutcase]

ummmmm, ummmmm, ummmmmm, no. :D :D

John it's looking great.
I'll bet after RM's post of his friends new Z06 Vette, you can't wait to be driving it.

THAT, my friend, is an understatment!!:D

[74 hatchback]

all i can say is WOW!:cool:

[JRChevy]

I sure hope your taking a ton of pictures to document this momentous occasion. Creating an album for your build would be awesome for you to look back on.

KEEP THEM PICTURES COMIN it looks great John!!!

-John

[novanutcase]

I sure hope your taking a ton of pictures to document this momentous occasion. Creating an album for your build would be awesome foryou to look back on.

KEEP THEM PICTURES COMIN it looks great John!!!

-John

Thanks! Yeah...the pictures you see are pretty much what I have up until now! I think it's going to make for a pretty cool album once it's all done!

all i can say is WOW!:cool:

LOL....you and me both! I look at the pictures and I say to myself "Nah, that's not my car! That's someone elses!!" I have to say that the guys at Ironworks are just killing it! Every time I go there I'm floored by what they've accomplished!:D

[klean63]

I have to say that the guys at IRonworks are just killing it! Every time I go there I'm floored by what they've accomplished!:D

I agree. They've had it for what 6 weeks now?
They most definitaly aren't wasting any time getting things done, on top of that it looks like they do top notch work.
When do you expect to take possesion of it from them?

[novanutcase]

I agree. They've had it for what 6 weeks now?
They most definitaly aren't wasting any time getting things done, on top of that it looks like they do top notch work.
When do you expect to take possesion of it from them?

Well, from Joes post I would've liked it yesterday but......patience is a virtue right??!! I would say that, at the rate that Ironworks is going, the chassis and sheetmetal work should be done in the next 8 weeks, then, it's off to the powdercoater and then off to paint prison! This'll give me time to start detailing the engine components and get the trans and diff beefed up a little(or a lot!):)

[Marek]

That is some awesome progress !! Can't wait to see it done !!

[novanutcase]

That is some awesome progress !! Can't wait to see it done !!

Somehow I get the feeling that you'll see it done before anyone else!;)

[SuperSport623]

looks real good! im just wondering , thats an ls7 or an ls2? cause i can only decipher that its a gen 4 motor:confused:

[novanutcase]

looks real good! im just wondering , thats an ls7 or an ls2? cause i can only decipher that its a gen 4 motor:confused:

LS7..............:D

[Qwk]

Wow...:eek:

Are you going to try and incorporate a ZO6's interior in the ZO66?

[Marek]

Somehow I get the feeling that you'll see it done before anyone else!;)

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[novanutcase]

Wow...:eek:

Are you going to try and incorporate a ZO6's interior in the ZO66?

No...I don't think so at this point. I think I will do something more along the lines of Hotrodgary but not quite as plush. More edgy! I'm still debating on what seats I am going to go with. I have been looking at corbeau, recaro, or procar for new and, with the help of the site brothers, maybe Audi, Honda, etc. seats.

[the FLYER]

Aw screw it... sit on Milk crates !!! :D :D :D

[novanutcase]

Aw screw it... sit on Milk crates !!! :D :D :D

Nah...I use to have a '68 VW like that! I want lumbar support this time!!!:p

[the FLYER]

HA !!! i had an old HotRod i "Crated it" too... darned near fell in the backseat when i burnt out !!! :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

talk about almost takin' a dump !!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[novanutcase]

HA !!! i had an old HotRod i "Crated it" too... darned near fell in the backseat when i burnt out !!! :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

talk about almost takin' a dump !!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

With the 'dub I used to sit on a milk crate to drive and the passengers would have to sit in the back or lay on the floor where the passenger seat USED to be. We had some wild and wooly rides in that thing!:)

[cadpro]

I have to say, your guys know their way around a tube bend and notcher! Lookin' good! Not to mention they are getting it done... quick! I could only pray that I'd get work like that done around my shop!

[novanutcase]

Just bring the longroof up and they'll do whatever you want!

[novanutcase]

Nothing terribly exciting! I was bored and decided to post these pics up. We hung the doors for fitment, got the power steering pulley on the motor and are fine tuning some of the rear end stuff but, for the most part, we are just waiting on parts and materials. Rodgers waiting for some dyes for his bender so he can start on the cage.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007018.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007015.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007016.jpg

Hopefully I can have some basic pics of the cage and some of the other parts bolted to the car!:beer:

John

[CDJr]

Boy its startin to take shape, nut! That is gonna be one bad ride...I cant wait to see the finished project ;)

[novanutcase]

Boy its startin to take shape, nut! That is gonna be one bad ride...I cant wait to see the finished project ;)

Yeah...you know how these builds are! They kind of go in spurts although I will say that this one has gone pretty fast and we haven't had too many glitches!!:)

John

[ZNova]

Yeah...you know how these builds are! They kind of go in spurts although I will say that this one has gone pretty fast and we haven't had too many glitches!!:)

John

Now ya did it! Put the whammy on yerself :eek: :p

Man, that is a nice piece of work! I don't know how you guys do it, and then make it sound like it no big deal :confused: . Keep us posted, nice to get in during the early stages.

[ProchargedchevyI]

No matter how minute the detail, I love watching this car being built. Please keep posting progression pics. I think all of us are awaiting to see the final outcome.

[novanutcase]

No matter how minute the detail, I love watching this car being built. Please keep posting progression pics. I think all of us are awaiting to see the final outcome.

Thanks! I'm working on a rendering so that y'all can see what it will look like in the end! Well.....at least what I THINK it will look like in the end! I change my mind every 5 minutes! It's so hard to really decide since their are so many choices to make! Probably most of the pics coming up will be of the rear end which we'll be trying to button up by finishing the tubular work and UCA's. After that we we'll probably replace the quarters and tail panel and start trying to fit the wheel tubs. Ooooohhhh!! I'm getting a headache again thinking of all the work that's ahead and the decisions I need to make!!!:beat: :) :D

Now ya did it! Put the whammy on yerself :eek: :p

Man, that is a nice piece of work! I don't know how you guys do it, and then make it sound like it no big deal :confused: . Keep us posted, nice to get in during the early stages.

I know what you mean about the early stages! It's almost more fun seeing the car being built than the finished product!(Almost!) I really enjoy seeing how people build their cars and all the craftsmanship that goes into it. It really makes me appreciate their cars that much more. That's why I decided to post up the build here so that all of you could get to see how this one goes! Hope you enjoy it!

John

[novanutcase]

Still waiting for parts but in the meantime........

Rear Shock mount
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007029.jpg

Sub-Floor
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-2-2007036.jpg

Any comments or suggestions? As always they are welcome!

John

[onesweet2]

Like I said on pro-touring

1. Looks like crap
2. I hate you
3. Looks like crap!

JK!!!!!!!!! Looks great Man!

[CDJr]

Any comments or suggestions? As always they are welcome!

Yeah I have a suggestion...let ME take it on its maiden voyage! Then I can report back to ya on how it handles, etc :p :p

[novanutcase]

Any comments or suggestions? As always they are welcome!

Yeah I have a suggestion...let ME take it on its maiden voyage! Then I can report back to ya on how it handles, etc :p :p

Unfortunately the report that I would get is a note from Shreveport saying " See Ya"!!;)

[Craigert]

Ditto WOW!

Unlike Johnny, I'm speachless!

[novanutcase]

Some progress on the subfloor!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007004.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007002.jpg

A-Pillar rust repair! Thank God! No more rotten A-Pillars!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007005.jpg

Finally got the stainless material for the headers!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007006.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics2-10-2007008.jpg

Now all we gotta do is put it together!

John

[lz07rp]

Looks great!! There sure is alot of welding on it. Keep the pics coming please..