foose.novacaine's 1970 2 dr Coupe - OVERHAULED

[foose.novacaine]

foose.novacaine 1970 Nova


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Year: 1970

Model: Nova Coupe

Body/Exterior: Custom two-tone Charcoal (kinda purple) / Silver with orange pinstripe

Front End: Chris Alston Chassisworks front clip with wilwood disc brakes and Vari-shock coil overs

Engine: ZZ383 Stroker

Transmission: Bowler turbo 350

Rear End: Currie Ford 9" with 4.11 gears

Exhaust: Magna Flow Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust

Wheels/Tires: 17" Foose NITROUS II

Interior: Bill Dunn Custom Leather Interior, Ultra lite Gauges and custom Foose steering wheel


Sound system: Installed by Installation Station, JVC head unit with DVD, Ipod, Sirius Radio, Exile Speakers and Amps

Comments: This is My Dream Car! :cool:

[klean63]

Looks like you were Overhauled:yes::yes:

Sweet looking car:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[novavetteguy]

That truly is a gorgeous car! And when you say its your dream car, I think you are living ALOT of guys dream!!:thumbsup: (Mine anyway...);)

[martinchevy73]

One Dream Nova Ivan!!! greetings my friend!!!!
Your friend Martin

[GSD66NOVA]

:yes:AWESOME:yes:

[hooksup2]

Ivan, I love your car.:ragtop:

[Mankind]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:soooo nice! this is another one of my favs. its cool that your part of the site. i would love to have a dream car like that no doubt about it!!! i bet your mr popular every time you take out that ride out!!

[foose.novacaine]

THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK...! :cool:

[1badnov]

Lucky b@stard.:thumbsup:
I dont think I ever seen them overhaul a car out of the L.A. area.

[GuySmiley]

Ya, your defiantly a lucky, lucky man!!

I always wondered what the final products of that show looked like up close.

[Nova SS]

She is nice !!!

[mrrepodude]

Lucky b@stard.:thumbsup:
I dont think I ever seen them overhaul a car out of the L.A. area.



my thinking exactly !!!!!:mad:

[66 Deuce 327]

At least all of the cars on that show are from California. None of us anywhere else have to worry about our cars being selected. I think that sucks. People from all over the United States watch that show.

[yllib1961]

I think they did go out of California a couple of times if I'm not mistaken. But I agree, they should try and spread the joy around more often. I'll tell you one thing.....That puny lock on my garage in the Bronx can be opened very easily with just a paper clip!! Hint, Hint. Billy.

[EdwardsSS]

I'm jealous. I'd love to have a piece of rolling artwork, and Foose machines are rolling art... You are a lucky man.

Take good care of it,

Ed

[vuss6t6]

I haven't seen any Overhaulin shows lately.Do you think there are any new ones in the works?

[Novajay]

I haven't seen any Overhaulin shows lately.Do you think there are any new ones in the works?

Heard they cancelled it. Chris playing the cop or insurance guy was getting a little old. They did produce some great cars, tho.

[yllib1961]

All the really good shows always seem to get cancelled, yet American Chopper, which only seems to concentrate on the fighting lately and less on bike building, just keeps rolling along. I don't get it. :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: Billy.

[Ozzy]

Saw that episode, love what they did with your car... :thumbsup:

FOOSE rulez!



Greetings from Germany

Martin

[theracer]

I Love That Show!!

[yllib1961]

Which show Racer? Overhaulin or American Chopper??

[Rookie]

Bad azz car for sure. And a deserving owner for sure! That PCH Pic Rocks! ;)

[69LT1Nova]

I love the Foose Nitrous II's. Could you do me a favor and post a pic from the side? Do you know what the backspacing is? Tires? I'm most definately putting them on my Nova.

I watched the Nova-caine Overhaulin' episode. Nice ride! I can't remember if they mini-tubbed the rear or kept it stock. :confused:

[ProNova]

Have always wondered, Did it really only take a week and what came out of your Pocket to be Overhauled. Have always loved your car and Love Fooses Eye for design

[foose.novacaine]

I love the Foose Nitrous II's. Could you do me a favor and post a pic from the side? Do you know what the backspacing is? Tires? I'm most definately putting them on my Nova.

I watched the Nova-caine Overhaulin' episode. Nice ride! I can't remember if they mini-tubbed the rear or kept it stock. :confused:

I dont know the exact backspacing used but I have 245/45/17 up front and 255/50/17 in the back... no mini tub but I will mini tub in next year to put more rubber in the back!


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[foose.novacaine]

Have always wondered, Did it really only take a week and what came out of your Pocket to be Overhauled. Have always loved your car and Love Fooses Eye for design


Yes sir it took only one week... Then they out source the final inspection to another company to make sure everything is ok...which can take awhile, mine only took one month. The only thing needed on my car was a relay for the AC but everything else was good... Chip even took me out for a spin when he first showed me the car! Nothing is free! There is always Uncle Sam's Cut ! :D

[The Big Al]

Your a lucky man!
And we all envy your car, we are all happy for you.

But the experience had to be a rush!
And that can not be purchased.

All Nova owners on this site were very proud a Nova was a Project on the show.

Share some more!

Tell us more!!!!

When did you know what was happening?
Did you ever expect anything?

[GerryLP]

...no mini tub but I will mini tub in next year to put more rubber in the back!

Novacain,

I am sure that Chip and the rest of the crew would not mind that at all (since they are pure modifiers), but I feel that it looks right the way it is. Tubbing is not an uncommon sight these days, but having an original from Foose is rare indeed.

May I suggest that perhaps you could build a sister car (you know, for either the wife or you to drive when the other half is driving this one to the show..:D).

A sister car, maybe even in reverse color scheme, that has all the features you would have built into the Novacain, would definitely complement an already unique Nova. Just MHO.

GerryLP:cool:

[foose.novacaine]

Your a lucky man!
And we all envy your car, we are all happy for you.

But the experience had to be a rush!
And that can not be purchased.

All Nova owners on this site were very proud a Nova was a Project on the show.

Share some more!

Tell us more!!!!

When did you know what was happening?
Did you ever expect anything?

I was TOTALLY SURPRISED! :eek: Man talk about a life changing experience ! What most people don't know is that my car was stolen on a Monday from by parents house and they kept me away from my parents house all week... When they told me my car was stolen it was already Friday... That night I got sick :awkward: .... Really sick! I woke my wife up around 2 am and told her to take me the the emergency room! So after a few hours of testing they told me I had a freakin kidney stone! For those whom have had one know... IT IS PAINFUL! :( So I was in bed from Saturday to Monday... I was on Meds and the Meds made me sleepy :sleep: ... So I was kinda outta of it for most of the show... I remember the Producer giving me some RED BULL to wake me up some so I could be excited ... and trust me I was.... I just couldn't really show it cause of the Meds...





:cool: Ivan :cool:

[foose.novacaine]

Novacain,

I am sure that Chip and the rest of the crew would not mind that at all (since they are pure modifiers), but I feel that it looks right the way it is. Tubbing is not an uncommon sight these days, but having an original from Foose is rare indeed.

May I suggest that perhaps you could build a sister car (you know, for either the wife or you to drive when the other half is driving this one to the show..:D).

A sister car, maybe even in reverse color scheme, that has all the features you would have built into the Novacain, would definitely complement an already unique Nova. Just MHO.

GerryLP:cool:

I AGREE! But I spoke with the builders and with Chip and they were planning on doing the mini tub on the car to begin with but ran out of time... everything is already set up for the mini-tub except for the actual cutting of the wheel wells... The leaf springs have been relocated moved closer in-ward and gas tank replaced with a narrower one to accomidate the placement leaf-springs... So it well still be Foose Original !

[GerryLP]

Novacain,

That is cool!

So is Foose going to do it, or who have you chosen to do this mod?

GerryLP:cool:

[foose.novacaine]

Novacain,

That is cool!

So is Foose going to do it, or who have you chosen to do this mod?

GerryLP:cool:

I haven't picked anyone yet... Still lookin... Foose has done enough for me and plus he is busy guy! He making them Hemisphere's and Foose coupes! And many other projects that are undercover...

[69LT1Nova]

Thank you very much for the additional pictures!!! :) It still looks sweet. I'm putting those hoops on my ride for sure. :yes:

Cool for me that they didn't do a mini-tub... that way I have some measurements to go off of. I'm going to keep the grandma-car stock in the rear except I'll swap out the lame-o 8.2" peg-leg gear set for a 8.5" 10-bolt posi axle.

[63novass]

Looks killer!
Wish that show would come to Canada.
I want them rims!:devil:

[1977stroked]

I saw that episode and was wondering if you were on this site!! Would love to see it in real life.

[foose.novacaine]

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[chevy69nova]

Very nice, beautiful car.:wow::thumbsup:

[71'Nova 383]

Great show, Great Car and Great that you're willing to share will all of us on the site!

I feel like the guys on the show, I've been working on my car forever and my god it's a ton of work! I've gone through my entire car and it just never seems to end and I'm not even painting it! I wanted to keep my factory A/C and that in itself is a handful.

If you have any pictures of the under side I'd love to see them. Especially how they moved the rear springs inward.

Thanks again for sharing! Are you thinking of going on the Power Tour at any point?

[Mark Keenum]

Dammmmmmmmn man. What you waiting on. That car would be so bad azz.
Detroit Speed even sells the tubs big enough for 315's.

The leaf springs have been relocated moved closer in-ward and gas tank replaced with a narrower one to accomidate the placement leaf-springsQUOTE]

[raidmagic]

One question, you made a comment about uncle sam getting his cut. Did you have to pay the taxes on the value of the upgrades?

[71'Nova 383]

Hey NovaCaine:

Any chance you could post or send me a couple pictures from different angles of the engine compartment?? I kept the factory A/C on mine and see Foose kept yours as well. I have my suitcase installed so really just the plumbing is left.

Thanks!
Chad

[foose.novacaine]

Great show, Great Car and Great that you're willing to share will all of us on the site!

I feel like the guys on the show, I've been working on my car forever and my god it's a ton of work! I've gone through my entire car and it just never seems to end and I'm not even painting it! I wanted to keep my factory A/C and that in itself is a handful.

If you have any pictures of the under side I'd love to see them. Especially how they moved the rear springs inward.

Thanks again for sharing! Are you thinking of going on the Power Tour at any point?


Sharing my story with all of us Nova People is the least I could do! :yes: I have always loved Novas and this experience was so awesome that I cant just keep it to myself... I will post some pix some later this week.... I promise! :cool:


Thanks,

Ivan

[foose.novacaine]

Dammmmmmmmn man. What you waiting on. That car would be so bad azz.
Detroit Speed even sells the tubs big enough for 315's.

The leaf springs have been relocated moved closer in-ward and gas tank replaced with a narrower one to accomidate the placement leaf-springsQUOTE]



I have one slight problem....... Need more Ca$h! :D :devil:






Soon enough when I hide enough money from my wife I will get it done!

[foose.novacaine]

One question, you made a comment about uncle sam getting his cut. Did you have to pay the taxes on the value of the upgrades?

No you pay the taxes on what the car appraises for.... :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


It gets appraised without all the Foose Name and stuff so it is not as bad as you would think.... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Mad Fred]

Very nice looking car!!


:turn::turn:

//fredrik

[Puke Green 71]

That is one awesome ride :wow: I never get tired of looking at it, keep posting more pics,:pics: cant wait to see it in person. :prost:

[71'Nova 383]

I dont know the exact backspacing used but I have 245/45/17 up front and 255/50/17 in the back... no mini tub but I will mini tub in next year to put more rubber in the back!


I don't remember from the show, did Foose and the boys roll or cut the top of the rear fender wells??

[NOVA Inc.]

Hey man your Nova is amazing !!

[450HP]

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Very nice, beautiful car. :wow: :thumbsup:

There's a car in that picture? Huh, I sure don't see one! :) :devil:

Scott

[slickman]

She is absolutely gorgeous, just gorgeous!! I'm drooling.... Hey and the car is great too!! Just kidding man, killer car man, your one luck guy!!:thumbsup:


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[33hitman33]

Droolin' all over the place. That car is sweet.

Click here for my Nova pics (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh21/33hitman33_33/)

[foose.novacaine]

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMPLEMENTS GUYS! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

[foose.novacaine]

ADDED SOME NEW PIX TO THE FIRST PAGE! PIX FROM THE SO CAL CRUISE! I WOULD LIKE TO THANK NOGO FOR ALL THE PIX! AWESOME WORK BRO! THANKS TO YOU I HAVE A NEW WALLPAPER ON MY DESKTOP FOR THE WHOLE MONTH! :cool:

IVAN :cool:

[Mark Keenum]

Cool Pics! Love all the Novas/Chevy II's.
Thanks for posting.

[procharged67]

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMPLEMENTS GUYS! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

you sound like a real down to earth guy .therefore im very happy to see you got the experiance like this.this is a bad azz car and i hope you keep the pictures and info coming.some people just deserve this and you my friend are on the top of the list.:yes:

and i think we are all just a little jealous:devil: im glad you are taking care of that ride some people would have destroyed the integrity you are presurving it.jay

[36couper]

Great new pictures! Absolutely awesome Nova.
I still think Courtney was a better host.........and better looking too.

[71'Nova 383]

Ivan:

Can you tell me what type of hose ends are on the upper radiator hose? Are they the clampless style that you use a heat gun to install? Or do they have clamps under the cover? thanks....



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[WILWAXU]

Ivan:

Can you tell me what type of hose ends are on the upper radiator hose? Are they the clampless style that you use a heat gun to install? Or do they have clamps under the cover? thanks....

Try McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com) Search on "coolant hose clamps".

Gates sells something simular too.

[snoball]

No you pay the taxes on what the car appraises for.... :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


It gets appraised without all the Foose Name and stuff so it is not as bad as you would think.... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Bro! I look at your car and start crying tears of joy for you man. I will be honest. I have watched that show and when they bring in the car owner for the first time, I have actually "teared up". Like a house wife watching her soaps at lunch time.

I don't want to pry to much into your personal biz, but I am really curious of what the car appaised for. If that is info you can't release I totally understand.

[foose.novacaine]

Ivan:

Can you tell me what type of hose ends are on the upper radiator hose? Are they the clampless style that you use a heat gun to install? Or do they have clamps under the cover? thanks....



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You are correct the kind you heat up to seal... Clampless! They work great! No leaks! Oh and I havent forgotten about the pix you requested but my camera broke! :( Give me a few more days!

Ivan :cool:

[novanutcase]

Oh and I havent forgotten about the pix you requested but my camera broke! :( Give me a few more days!

Ivan :cool:

He's too busy taking pics of hot women!

John

[foose.novacaine]

He's too busy taking pics of hot women!

John

Of Course...! :yes: Who do you think takes all them pix of John with the hot chicks! :waving: Yup me!

Ivan :cool:

[63 Hardtop]

OMG, that car is ill. I like the 68-74 bodies. Dad had one when I grew up so I'm always a little partial to them...

['69Novajoe]

Ivan, Great shots!! Your car definitely looks bitchen' in person too. Loved the "before" shots. Man, what a difference.:eek::eek:
Joe

[71'Nova 383]

You are correct the kind you heat up to seal... Clampless! They work great! No leaks! Oh and I havent forgotten about the pix you requested but my camera broke! :( Give me a few more days!

Ivan :cool:

No prob. I assume you have an electric fan? If so I'd love to see that and how they ran the wiring.

The clampless ends look cool but I'm left wondering if they're really a good idea in case you would need to remove a hose or replace a hose. They're a one time deal. So... :rolleyes: I suppose though, if you were to blow a hose you can get regular clamps when you get the new hose. Hmmmm