Ok, NW guys, what do you do with your cars? [Archive]

NovatoriusRex

27th-April-2007, 07:16 PM

What do you do with your Novas during the year?

If you don't live in the NW, please don't answer the poll. I'd like to just see what the NW guys are doing with their cars. :)

Thanks!

Brent

1963DUCE100

27th-April-2007, 11:26 PM

BUT I am active...ly dumping cash into the cars, some day I'll be "active" ...ly driving the crap out of it daily!!!!!

batman09

27th-April-2007, 11:39 PM

NovatoriusRex

28th-April-2007, 12:07 AM

I don't drive my nova in the winter and in the summer only on the weekends.I'm lucky if I put 1000 miles a year on it.I wish I could drive it more but I just don't have time:( It cost alot of money to drive this gas guzzlertoo:eek: :( bm

Crap, now you guys have me realizing that I left out two important poll responses:

1) Occasional recreational use
2) Sits in the garage because it's still in "project" mode

I don't see any way to edit Poll answers after the fact. :(

Maybe I should just restart the poll. Whatcha think?

bluehat

28th-April-2007, 01:48 AM

My Greenie sits in the garage all Winter with a monthly start up and move out of the garage maybe take it up the road to get it into 3rd and back to the garage. :(

Now that the weather is nice and they are sweeping all the sand and gravel off the highway I drive her whenever I can. :cool:

I finally got my new heads so here in a week or so she goes under the scalpel for a compression, valve, and spring upgrade. :D :D :D :D :D :D

Hmmm, then I won't drive her as much --- cause I'll get everywhere so much faster!! :p :D :D

youngin69nova

28th-April-2007, 02:37 AM

i drive mine everyday and as soon as i get it to the track i'll will probably be up there a lot more often

NovatoriusRex

28th-April-2007, 06:54 PM

Ok, Steve volunteered to edit the poll for me and add the two options that really should have been there initially. :)

NIGHTSHADE

28th-April-2007, 07:27 PM

Occasional, recreational use?? Are you talking cars or something else here??:shh: :beer:

ChopperDr

28th-April-2007, 10:21 PM

I voted twice. My 66 just sits, keeping the miles low. My 65 is just about to become my daily driver.

Chopper

NovatoriusRex

28th-April-2007, 10:25 PM

I think I'm going to have to re-study the US map. Michigan and Minnesota appear to be part of the northwest now. :p

bluehat

28th-April-2007, 10:50 PM

I think I'm going to have to re-study the US map. Michigan and Minnesota appear to be part of the northwest now. :p

I was noticing that too :rolleyes: , do you suppose it has anything to do with global warming? :p :D ;)

cadanova

28th-April-2007, 11:12 PM

the wagon is currently a shelveing unit in the garage and the ss is a lawn ornament.

patsadog

28th-April-2007, 11:25 PM

Mine is my daily driver.I love drivin this old wagon.Only bad thing about drivin it every day is when I wanna do somthing to it ,it has to be done on the weekend.

NovatoriusRex

28th-April-2007, 11:40 PM

Mine is my daily driver.I love drivin this old wagon.Only bad thing about drivin it every day is when I wanna do somthing to it ,it has to be done on the weekend.

Ok, that is an awesome picture! :D

Bscman

29th-April-2007, 03:27 AM

i drive mine everyday and as soon as i get it to the track i'll will probably be up there a lot more often

I'm with you there.
Mine sees an average of 1,000 miles a month...it's been that way for roughly 4 years.

I don't ever want to end up being one of those guys who leaves his "car" in his "garage" all the time. Mine's gunna get ridden hard and put away wet ;) Of course, it gets the occasional buffing and other "special treatment"

1963DUCE100

29th-April-2007, 09:41 AM

IF i could I'd move ours to project and "garage shelving"

JRChevy

30th-April-2007, 01:24 PM

Mine has taken a 3 year "sabbatical". I've just been collecting parts and stuff for the last few years.

I've been working on a project truck for the last few years to to sell for $$ for the Nova. As well as having 2 kids, a large addititon to my house, large landscaping projects etc. etc. etc..

BUT THERE IS GOOD NEWS ON THE HORIZON!!!
The project truck is almost done and all of those other projects are now on the COMPLETED list. So the Nova moves to the top of the priorities!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/78%20Chevy%20Pickup/IMG_3882.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/78%20Chevy%20Pickup/IMG_3947.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/78%20Chevy%20Pickup/IMG_2921.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/78%20Chevy%20Pickup/IMG_3885.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/31chevy/78%20Chevy%20Pickup/IMG_3876.jpg

Bruce

30th-April-2007, 02:14 PM

Since I have been down to one Chevy II, the answer is strictly a drag car.

66chevyIISS

4th-May-2007, 02:12 AM

Jr chevy lied in his vote! his sits outside! not in a garage!

:p

JRChevy

4th-May-2007, 12:54 PM

Jr chevy lied in his vote! his sits outside! not in a garage!

:p

It was the closest choice I had. It's under it's own little Costco garage. That should count!!

backlash

29th-May-2007, 07:50 PM

Other.

I just bought it a week ago.
If my son doesn't talk me into selling it to him it will become my daily driver.

batman09

30th-May-2007, 10:26 AM

Other.

I just bought it a week ago.
If my son doesn't talk me into selling it to him it will become my daily driver.Lets see a picture of what you just bought?Look here http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27716

chevyii421

20th-August-2007, 05:34 PM

Well i drive the crap out of my car at a measlie 25 mpg and 95 hp:cool: That maks room for beer. First week in august is cruse night in emmet idaho 3500 hot rods hit the street from 7 PM till? First thursday every month rockies dinner just a couple things.

dustym

21st-August-2007, 12:53 PM

Not quite in the garage at this time, But that was my answer.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j14/chester1117/70%20Nova/IMG_0518.jpg

Beware of viscous watch dog. He's hoping some day to ride in it. :D

chev it

23rd-October-2007, 01:40 AM

Sits outside, but finally under a car cover. Hope to get it in the garage, but that won't happen till spring. :(

gm_nthuzist

17th-November-2007, 02:16 AM

Stan Sixes

17th-November-2007, 05:40 AM

Just recently purchased a '75 Nova Custom Coupe for my son. He turns 16 in May and this is our winter project car. It'll be his daily driver. It certainly isn't as nice has most of the Novas I seen posted here. We're just spending some quality time wrench on it (and trying to figure out how to stop the leaks! :confused: That's real important up here is Seattle! LOL :D). Any tips would be helpful.

Where do you guys/gals find body panels? We're looking for a right fender and I can't find anyone on the web with sheetmetal.

PM me if you can help out this Nova newbie and his teenager who thinks muscle cars are cool. No tuners for this kid!
I live in Seattle too, and mine's a daily driver. When you figure out how to stop the leaks, let me know:D I just carry a couple of towels.
Almost forgot, Welcome to the site!

batman09

17th-November-2007, 07:40 AM

Just recently purchased a '75 Nova Custom Coupe for my son. He turns 16 in May and this is our winter project car. It'll be his daily driver. It certainly isn't as nice has most of the Novas I seen posted here. We're just spending some quality time wrench on it (and trying to figure out how to stop the leaks! :confused: That's real important up here is Seattle! LOL :D). Any tips would be helpful.

Where do you guys/gals find body panels? We're looking for a right fender and I can't find anyone on the web with sheetmetal.

PM me if you can help out this Nova newbie and his teenager who thinks muscle cars are cool. No tuners for this kid!Welcome to Steves!!!Post your questions about the body panels in the 4th gen section....you'll find some help there.I know they don't make alot of anything for 4th gens(not sure why)?Glad to hear the kid likes muscle cars!!That means he's a leader and doesn't follow the crowd!!!Good luck!!bm

1962ChevyII

17th-November-2007, 07:03 PM

mine sits in the garage. It has a couple of leaks that I haven't fixed yet but I jumped ahead and put new carpet in to quiet it down. The winter is when I plan out what I'm going to do in the spring as I save my pennies.

Crazyjake

18th-November-2007, 01:26 AM

Mine is currently in hospital (body shop) getting cancer surgery from sitting outside for too many years. When done it may become my daily driver again but will get tucked in garage when not in use.

blue66deucex2

15th-January-2008, 11:05 PM

Going to get some beer & gas http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/63%20nova/004.jpg

Beer run
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/65%20wagon%20burn/021.jpg

chip69

16th-January-2008, 01:23 AM

I drive it anytime weather permits, a little wet around here....maybe this weekend.

redhead69

16th-January-2008, 09:57 PM

I drive it rain or shine... frozen frost this am, every day to work and back. 35 miles round trip. Im getting sick of the 3 on the tree stuff though:yes:

nova66mussl

17th-January-2008, 02:15 AM

I drive mine mostly from May to Oct. Pretty much a fair weather car. I am usually gone 3 to 4 weekends a month. I hit about 20 shows a year logging about 4,000 or so miles a year. I do drive it during the week during the summer months too. It's my favorite one in the stable.http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w91/nova66mussl/2007%20upgrades/2007assembly-Pentictonshow022.jpg

blue66deucex2

20th-January-2008, 07:46 PM

and done by spring!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to build

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/nova%20sedan%20franken/

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/nova%20sedan%20franken/004-5.jpg

blue66deucex2

20th-January-2008, 08:26 PM

link to build

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/62%20%20nova/017-2.jpghttp://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/62%20%20nova/

blue66deucex2

20th-January-2008, 08:27 PM

link to build http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/62%20%20nova/?start=20

batman09

20th-January-2008, 08:32 PM

link to build http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/62%20%20nova/?start=20who's nova is that in your avatar?bm

soupac

21st-January-2008, 10:09 AM

link to build http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/62%20%20nova/?start=20
Didn't know you were putting together a 62. leaving the 6 in it? Hey, fix that taillight on the 63.

blue66deucex2

24th-January-2008, 12:40 AM

Hey Steve,
I fixed the tail light today. I just took the other one out and threw it away. The 62 isn't mine, it's for a customer--you should know me by now, I can't leave anything stock, especially a 6 cylinder.

soupac

24th-January-2008, 10:10 AM

I guess when you have 500 taillights in stock you can throw one away and find another that works. Find me an nos trunk plate for 50 bucks will ya?

blue66deucex2

4th-February-2008, 11:04 PM

and done by spring

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/nova%20sedan%20franken/003-6.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t170/novasrus1/nova%20sedan%20franken/001-6.jpg

69LT1Nova

21st-February-2008, 03:25 PM

Working on it! Got the front clip off, now scrubbing the frame (nasty!)

Hope to have it on the road next summer.

bigbadtoph

19th-April-2008, 01:05 AM

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n296/bigbadtoph/DSCN2134.jpg

Daily driver for a while.

bowtieguy82

20th-April-2008, 03:46 AM

She currently sits and gets worked on......When I'm done she will see the pavement on a daily basis. If I had a rare car then she might see more garage time, but I can't see making a trailer queen out of a run of the mill 68.:no:

Nova1969

21st-August-2008, 11:53 AM

My 69 is sitting in the driveway I just had it delivered two weeks ago. It's waiting for me to get my 51F1 daily driver, drivable again. Hope to get it in the garage and start replacing the left rear quarter on Labor Day weekend.