Old School Novas?

I KNOW I am going to be in the minority, but I love the look of the old school rake and big meats under the back.....I know I may be in for a chewing, but I am going to go old school with MY Nova....I have a set of 15x10 Slotted mags and Ill run 15x8 slotted mags on the front. Ill Air shock it up and besides the fuzzy dice, Im going to enjoy it to death. ANYONE Else like the old school look, and if you got pics that is cool!!

Here is one I think they look great like this. Ed



http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/69novajackedup-1.jpg

THAT IS SWEET!!!! Same color Im looking for too!!! Love that car!!! Any more pics of that car?? Is it yours?? Sweet looking ride.

The car is not mine I found the pictures on google images. Ed

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/69Nova2_copy.jpg

i like the reversed license plate:)

i like the reversed license plate:)

I saw the reversed SS emblem on the grill.....but hey The car is Beautiful!! :D

WHAt is the official paint color on that NOVA? And paint code? Thanks, Remy

That is one of them right hand steering jobs:D

I have my '68 set-up with the old school look. i currently have it apart now because i am repainting it. i have air-shocks and shackles on the rear-end to clear my 295/50/15's. i also have big block springs n the front to lift the front, so there is not much rake, but itgives it a nice gasser look. also i am putting on a cowl induction scoop.

i love that red nova, just add an inch or two to the front and it would be perfect!!

Reminds me of high school:yes: Everyone had 14" shackles, airshocks, ET or Crager mags and really messed up front end alignment.

I agree, I like the up in the air musclecar look with just a slight rake but when you lift them like this the tierods go to some severe angles and bump steer gets bad, and usually getting the right amount of caster and camber is tough.

I say if you're going to lift it then do it right so you still get some good suspension and steering geometry-this will involve some modifications but worth it IMO. Also those shackles and airshocks can really mess up your pinion angle/driveshaft angles.

Personally I love the old school look and am tired of seeing slammed riding in the weeds Foose style cars... borrring! I really couldn't give a crap what people think of the old rake look, I like it and am going to do it. I posted this chop in our 4th gen section and it didn't go over too well, I don't care, I love the cars I've seen in this thread. Give me a REALLY high rear end and shackles, love it! Hell I may even paint the diff cover flourescent orange.

http://www.personal.psu.edu/gls17/novaforum/rakerally.jpg

Here are a few more. Ed

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/index-2.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/54545.jpg

I saw the reversed SS emblem on the grill.....but hey The car is Beautiful!! :DYour kidding right?Its a reversed shot:confused:any photo program can do it.bm

part old school and part Rat Rod ... I too will be going with the old school look when I redo my '69

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m273/reaper4_2006/Pauls69NovaSS002.jpg

my 74 is on its way. im cleaning up a set of 15x7.5 slots for the back and i already have brand new multileafs that will go in with extended rear shackles and maybe slapper bars. im gonna run big block trick springs up front uncut to raise the front end as well. i just got the hood recently. i want to do green tinted lexan/polycarbonate side windows and probably a bunch of stickers all over the car. i have no inner fenderwells and im going to paint the headers white. havent decided what to run for front wheels. maybe skinny 15 inch cragar or torque thrusts up front. the car will be all semi gloss black by the summer time as well.

there was another post on here awhile back by nuckledragger that relates to this - http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71470

heres my car
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3317075154.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3317075270.jpg

Your kidding right?Its a reversed shot:confused:any photo program can do it.bm

Beat me to it:no:

For the record, I think the old school cars look cool...But that's where it ends. I'd rather my car work correctly and go fast than look a certain way. My car may look like a cookie cutter Nova with Pro Stars and a big cowl hood, but that's how I like it. I'm trying to be different by painting it a unique color scheme:D

Your kidding right?Its a reversed shot:confused:any photo program can do it.bm

Yep i was joking....:yes:

I was at pepboys the other day and noticed that they are selling ansen slot mags! I didn't know they were making these again, some people hate them but I think they look great.

Here's a few Day 2 Nova pics :cool: .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/File00183.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/img085.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/img086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/img087.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/img088.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/img089.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20novas/w_68nov1.jpg

Tommy :)

More

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/l88.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/l882.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/2centIntx.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/2cent2xx2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/File00433.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/File00273.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/File00633.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/File00303.jpg

Tommy

Some day 2 parts and mods :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/636d_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/anotherrollcage.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/axlestraps.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/drilleddoorhinges.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/Fenton1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/fenton2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/ladderbars3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/oilypan.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/0f21_12.jpg

Tommy :)

Segal traction bars
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/traction%20bars/tractionbar1.jpg

Tommy :)

i know where theres a 73-74 drag car sitting in the mud at a house in a nearby town to me. it has the vintage look with big radiused rear quarters and huge slicks on old cragar super tricks and the giant snorkel hood. it has "Perfection Plus" painted in gold lettering on the door. looks like it has been sitting for quite some time. i talked to the owners son briefly and asked if they'd sell it but he said to come back when his father was home. im sure theyve been asked a hundred times already but who knows. i plan on going back soon and trying again.

More

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/day%202%20parts/File00433.jpg

Tommy

This is what I think of as classic old school. Love it!

Well, here's an old school picture of my 1972 Nova I had in the early 80's. It had rear wheel flares, shackles, traction bars, sunroof and Keystone rims. The car is still around and it still has the sunroof and flares! Only now it's blue. This is a - - special paint code car to boot!!

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/33432/1069257518045544600S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1069257518045544600rqkrlQ)

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/29599/1069182178045544600S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1069182178045544600zrtqgR)

Personally I love the old school look and am tired of seeing slammed riding in the weeds Foose style cars... borrring! I really couldn't give a crap what people think of the old rake look, I like it and am going to do it. I posted this chop in our 4th gen section and it didn't go over too well, I don't care, I love the cars I've seen in this thread. Give me a REALLY high rear end and shackles, love it! Hell I may even paint the diff cover flourescent orange.

http://www.personal.psu.edu/gls17/novaforum/rakerally.jpg

Great looking 4th gen,here is my old 75. Ed

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/DCFC0053.jpg

I KNOW I am going to be in the minority, but I love the look of the old school rake and big meats under the back.....I know I may be in for a chewing, but I am going to go old school with MY Nova....I have a set of 15x10 Slotted mags and Ill run 15x8 slotted mags on the front. Ill Air shock it up and besides the fuzzy dice, Im going to enjoy it to death. ANYONE Else like the old school look, and if you got pics that is cool!!

IM OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I SAW A NOVA, ITS *** WAS IN THE AIR, TRUCKER LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE AXLE, "CHROME" PAINT COVERED THE SUSPENSION PARTS, CRAGER SS, BIG AND LITTLES, AND I'VE BEEN IN LOVE WITH THESE NOVA'S EVER SINCE. I HAVE MY FIRST CAR STILL,(70'NOVA) FOR 28 YEARS, A "FOOSE" LIKE 71', AIR-BAGS, 18'S, SHAVED HANDLES, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BUT THE "OLD SCHOOL" LOOK IS THE ORIGINAL CUSTOM LOOK.
IM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER 3rd GEN. AND THAT'S WHAT I'M GOING TO DO TO IT. I REALLY THINK THAT CRAZY RAKE AND HUGE TIRES IS COMING BACK. IMO

...I REALLY THINK THAT CRAZY RAKE AND HUGE TIRES IS COMING BACK. IMO

And I'll be ready for it when it happens

Here's my "before". really high in front, small tires. Came from a pretty bad neighborhood. I'll let you decide what its fate would have been.:D

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2532000-2532999/2532222_6_full.jpg

"Now"

A little rake.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2532000-2532999/2532222_24_full.jpg

With drag tires, Lots of rake. :D and mismatched wheels.:D:D

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2532000-2532999/2532222_39_full.jpg

Something like this? JK :rolleyes:...My PhotoShop is pretty rusty.

http://bigmikeskustoms.com/Misc_Internet_Pictures/Mikeys%2072%20Nova/After%20Satin%20Black%20-%20Nova%20Left%20Low%20%20-%20110707%20copy.jpg

Mike

Saweeeeet!!! ^^^ Now that's what I'm talking about.

Don't forget the mudflaps.

Here are a few more. Ed

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/70nova-1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/Image18202.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/RW110.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/RW101.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/ppm1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/plainbrownwraper.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/one2.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/white68chevyII.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/nova-1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/SpitfireNova.jpg

Don't forget to paint the engine:). Ed


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/engine.jpg

Fixed...

http://www.personal.psu.edu/gls17/enginefix.jpg

I think the mis matched wheels come from the car being used as a daily driver during the week and then for the track on the weekends,, the slicks are on the " mismatched" wheels and his matched wheels are back at the house.....in my opinion. that is what I did to a 454SS truck I was racing at the track.....

I just want to say that I think these cars are cool.
Especially the gasser style cars:devil:

My Nova is set up more as a "pro-Touring" type car but I really like the way a lot of the old school cars look..
IMHO the slammed look and the big "Dubs" wheels (20"+)
have gone to far...
But that is the way we do things in America.
Push the envelope as far as possible then bring it back in:cool:
Scott

Something like this? JK :rolleyes:...My PhotoShop is pretty rusty.

http://bigmikeskustoms.com/Misc_Internet_Pictures/Mikeys%2072%20Nova/After%20Satin%20Black%20-%20Nova%20Left%20Low%20%20-%20110707%20copy.jpg

Mike

WOuld you have driveshaft issues with that>???:D:D:D

sorry double post...

Well, here's an old school picture of my 1972 Nova I had in the early 80's. It had rear wheel flares, shackles, traction bars, sunroof and Keystone rims. The car is still around and it still has the sunroof and flares! Only now it's blue. This is a - - special paint code car to boot!!

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/33432/1069257518045544600S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1069257518045544600rqkrlQ)

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/29599/1069182178045544600S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1069182178045544600zrtqgR)

loVE THE BACK IN THE DAY PICS!!!!

Here are a few more. Ed

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/index-2.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/54545.jpg

Those top two are dang awesome!!

Something like this? JK :rolleyes:...My PhotoShop is pretty rusty.

http://bigmikeskustoms.com/Misc_Internet_Pictures/Mikeys%2072%20Nova/After%20Satin%20Black%20-%20Nova%20Left%20Low%20%20-%20110707%20copy.jpg

Mike

YOU KNOW, I KNEW A FEW GUY'S BACK IN THE DAY WHO'S SET -UP WAS CLOSE TO THAT PICTURE. IM NOT KIDDING. THE ONLY REASON THEY USED SEATBELTS WAS TO KEEP FROM EATING THE DASH PAD. I WISH YOU YOUNGER GUYS, (GALS) COULD HAVE SEEN THESE CARS ON THE STREET IN THEIR PRIME. THIS PICTURES REALLY BRING BACK SOME MEMORIES. THAT SETTLES IT, IM STARTING MY OWN "OLD SCHOOL" PROJECT. PEACE!!!!!:cool:

I was looking though the threads, and I thought I was one of the only ones that liked the old school !! Glad Im not!!! Ive got some 10 inch wide slotted mags, just waiting for some fat meats for the back of mine(pic in sig)

I think the mis matched wheels come from the car being used as a daily driver during the week and then for the track on the weekends,, the slicks are on the " mismatched" wheels and his matched wheels are back at the house.....in my opinion. that is what I did to a 454SS truck I was racing at the track.....

That's what I do.

Before I pumped the shocks up
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/BrokeChevy/DSCF1356.jpg
After I pumped up the air shocks
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/BrokeChevy/DSCF1562.jpg

Borderbum, go for it!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/tobjo/DSC00731.jpg

this pic looks more old school than it was in 94' http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/marydoright/nova-1.jpg

Borderbum, go for it!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/tobjo/DSC00731.jpg

Love the color, my parent' first new car 72 Nova was this color. What is it called exactly?? Thanks, and Beautiful car!!

That is a nice color. I think that stance is perfect. Not too high but not too low. Has a little bit of that gasser look.

Borderbum, go for it!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/tobjo/DSC00731.jpg



what size of tires is on the rear?? thanks

looks great, love the stance!!:yes:

id also like to know your tire size and rear wheel size and backspacing. stock width rearend? also how did you get the front up in the air. I was planning on using some big block moroso trick springs that I already had. I figured with the small block and all fiberglass up front it would sit pretty high.

also how long are the rear shackles?

I love the old school look. Get an L-88 hood, aluminum slots (LOVE those rims!) rwl tires, vented side pipes and I would be in 70's heaven!

When I was mini-tubbing my 69, I had some 15x10 aluminum slots that I was going to run 325-50-15's on. I kind of wish I would have finished that car :o

id also like to know your tire size and rear wheel size and backspacing. stock width rearend? also how did you get the front up in the air. I was planning on using some big block moroso trick springs that I already had. I figured with the small block and all fiberglass up front it would sit pretty high.

also how long are the rear shackles?

Tire size is 28x12.5 MT ET Streets.
Rear wheels are 15x7. I specifically used 15x7 because that is the size chrome reverse wheel they used in 1970 (even though the 15x8 may have looked better), 15x8 hadn't come along yet. The backspace is 4".
Rearend is stock width 12 bolt with 6 inch shackles.

Chevy72Nova - I agree with your spring choice. The lightweight motor with the big block spring should work well. Mine's a big block, so I went with new big block springs, ball joint spacers, and a 1 inch spacer under the springs.

I found some original 1970 car magazines that had some Novas with straight axles, so that's what I'm going with next.

Let me know if I can help further.

Keep the pics coming.......

I posted this chop in our 4th gen section and it didn't go over too well

http://www.personal.psu.edu/gls17/novaforum/rakerally.jpg


Hey Gary,
I don't like it any better in this forum either! :no::eek: :devil::devil:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/tobjo/HPIM0881.jpg

loVE THE BACK IN THE DAY PICS!!!!


Your not the only one, me too...

Hey Gary,
I don't like it any better in this forum either! :no::eek: :devil::devil:

Boy oh boy, the abuse I take.

I put some 6 inch shackles on mine yesturday and it looks like I have about 1.5 inchs of clearance on my 295/50/15s I only have Monroe air shocks on there now, and am going to put the HI Jacker ones on there and hopefully raising it 2 more inchs or so will still keep a decent ride. It does have a little "sway" in it, so I may have to lift more with the shock and only use the 4 inch settings on the shackles....

nukledragger, thanks for the information. id really like to see how they look with the straight axle as well. i havent really seen any 68-74s with straight axles besides the one in earlier in this thread.

Fixed...

http://www.personal.psu.edu/gls17/enginefix.jpg

Where did you find that pic? I know a guy who built a motor just like that and it was featured in Hot Rod mag a loooooonnnnggg time ago. I was wondering if it was the same motor.

here is a pic of my old school 70 nova ss.. its in the shop now with the interior out and those mirrors off..LOL will be changing tires and wheels but will stay with the 15inch wheel, got to keep it looking like a muscle car!!:yes: this car was done in 1983, paint,body, interior.. held up pretty good for that many years!!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c249/bigdogss/70NovaSS005.jpg

Love the paint, I know a painter than paints old school like that...he has some nice rides at his house painted like that, Beautiful, none with Motors!! He knows paint, but nothing about how they run!! :turn: