Well, where to start..... " new to the list but not to Nova's "
http://home.stny.rr.com/dragonmotors/79nova_snow.JPG
there's the current car, a 1979 2 door, 355 LT1 (an original 1970 corvette LT1 block,with 11.5:1 pistons,currently running dart sportsman heads,performer RPM intake and 750 Edelbrock carb,TH350, and a 5:13 12 bolt rear, best ET 12.24 @ 118 .
Has not been out on the track all year due to other commitments,etc, maybe next summer.
My current project is a 'low-buck' G-machine based on a 'restified' 1976 Nova Medalist. more info and maybe a few pics to follow.
I've been a 4th generation Nova fan forever (15+ years), and always took some ribbing for likeing those ugly new models
, even from my brother who only likes 1973-4 big bumper cars ( he has 3 now).
have owned many, some beaters (75 Nova S),some other projects / race cars (75 hatchback,327,Th350 with brake,5:31's), and many parts cars,etc along the way.
I also currently have a 1977 Nova Rally that I purchased in 1990 with 54,000 miles - 305, TH200,no guages,bench seat,open rear - currently has just over 100K on it, been kept up and stored winters,etc but Ny rust is taking it's toll - doors and rear wheelhouses all rotted out, as well as the front floorpans and dash top .
being the rally package was a 'decor' option more than performance, been thinking of parting it out - save the rally equip for a possible down the road project, then use the freshly rebuilt (springs,shocks,urethane bushings,etc) front end for my 76.
Just hate to see it go, after 15 years it's sort of part of the family, so sad to see it in such bad shape.
Well, enough rambling for tonight, glad to find the board, and look forward to getting to know my felow 75-9 Nova nuts !
~ AL