[Project Nova]

Got my wheels/tires in today for my Nascar theme Nova. Roll cage coming next week,then we start cutting and flaring the fender wells These are the fronts, they are 275/50-15

 

[fencepost]

How about a pic of the car?

 

[Project Nova]

Nice paint job huh? Just got the car last week. Me and the guys at the body shop took some rattle cans and " spruced" it up a bit. Like the hood?:devil::devil:

 

[74 hatchback]

The NASCAR theme is very cool, you could also graft on fender openings on the quarters, this gives you 2" more height, this is what i did in the pic, i have a few photos of the whole project if you like to see. good luck, cant wait to see some pics.

 

[XINLOI44]

74 hatchback...your car looks so cool since you painted it. I love it. :yes:

 

[Project Nova]

The NASCAR theme is very cool, you could also graft on fender openings on the quarters, this gives you 2" more height, this is what i did in the pic, i have a few photos of the whole project if you like to see. good luck, cant wait to see some pics.

Saw the build pics on the rear quarters in another forum,very cool and nice work. Im diggin' the flat black on yours. Im doing the same with gloss black numbers on doors, gloss black brand logo's on fenders, 350 C.I. on hood etc...
As far as my fenders, we're actually building the fender openings around the radius of the tires, ala Nascar style. The Aero wheels i ordered have about a 2" backspacing so the tire extends from the body about 3". Gonna flare out the lip like a widebody TransAm car.We start cutting on her next week so i'll update progress as we go.

 

[ddoyel]

Where did that rendering of the car go?

 

[Project Nova]

Where did that rendering of the car go?

Ta Da!!! Here it is. I think this will be my new favorite driver.

 

[craigs73]

thats gona be sweet :yes:

how bout dem cowboys

 

[craigs73]

The NASCAR theme is very cool, you could also graft on fender openings on the quarters, this gives you 2" more height, this is what i did in the pic, i have a few photos of the whole project if you like to see. good luck, cant wait to see some pics.

can you post them so i can see what your talking about?

 

[Sooner1]

when i initially read this post i wondered what the hell you were thinking...
but the proposed photoshop pic looks good! :yes:

 

[74 hatchback]

GM should have made the opening like this on the 73/74 novas in the first place

before:

after:

 

[74 hatchback]

74 hatchback...your car looks so cool since you painted it. I love it. :yes:

Thanks! it does need a second coat, but better than the starski and hutch look. I went for a clean "mad max" style for the new look. yours looks great too. Ive admired it since ive joined, I love the daisy's.

 

[74 hatchback]

Got my wheels/tires in today for my Nascar theme Nova. Roll cage coming next week,then we start cutting and flaring the fender wells These are the fronts, they are 275/50-15

Ive often looked at those areo wheels for something different and yours look better than i thought, would like to get rid of the skinny front one day without going broke and might try them myself.

 

[Citypol86]

The NASCAR theme is very cool, you could also graft on fender openings on the quarters, this gives you 2" more height, this is what i did in the pic, i have a few photos of the whole project if you like to see. good luck, cant wait to see some pics.

Good idea, never thought of that! NICE car, too...

Later...
Brewster...

 

[Mark Keenum]

Ta Da!!! Here it is. I think this will be my new favorite driver.

How did I miss this?

That car is awesome! Too cool!

 

[Project Nova]

Lets give credit where its do... Chris Grey works for Marquez Design in Sacramento and is responsible for this design and many others. His rendering of this " Trans-am" style Nova has inspired me to build one.
He was just featured in Popular Hot Rodding for his automotive design talent.
We have spoken and are both excited about turning his vision into reallity. The build has started and pics will be coming.

 

[Flying Scotsman]

Hey thanks Mike,
it is an absolute honor to be an 'inspiration'
i look forward to seeing it's progress into the beast I would love to see the 3rd gen become...

Chris

 

[Project Nova]

Hey Chris! Didnt know you were a member here. This site is awesome. As the build progress grows, i'll post pics here and send them to your e-mail. Im welcome to any advise and suggestions you might have on the car.

Mike

 

[ddoyel]

Lets give credit where its do... Chris Grey works for Marquez Design in Sacramento and is responsible for this design and many others. His rendering of this " Trans-am" style Nova has inspired me to build one.
He was just featured in Popular Hot Rodding for his automotive design talent.
We have spoken and are both excited about turning his vision into reallity. The build has started and pics will be coming.

That rendering makes me want to build one also! But mine would have a big "3" on the door!!!!!:devil: