Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Spent the weekend putting the Nova back together. I am really impressed with the shock tower brace I purchased from a fellow over on Steve's Nova Site. The car would fire right up if the idiot working on it would remember to reconnect the distributor leads [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

Still have to make up my new battery cables plus I need to source (or fabricate) a driveshaft loop.

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Very cool car. I like 'em racey and that car fits. The build is great and you should be proud. About the loop, there is a company that makes a powder coated black one-piece that I used. I think it was you who was asking about it in a different thread. I responded twice and my first was a little incorrect. I just remember being somewhat impressed with the idea, the clean installation, and didn't have to hack up my car.. The one I speak of should have an application for your Nova, and will blend right in with the under-side of your car.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

absolutely stunning car with perfect stance and attitude.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Tim,

Looks fantastic....does the new shock tower brace...interfere with the air cleaner?

Dan

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Plenty of room for the usual 14&quot; air cleaner Dan

Too bad I scattered the clutch in it. I would have loved to have been driving it this weekend. Time for more upgrades!

Faceplate the Tremec?
M22W
G Force
Jericho?

Hmmmmmm

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

nice detail work!

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Making progress on the upgrades as of recent. To my surprise, the clutch was a real disappointment. For what I spent on it originally, I expected more from it than a fastener failure. 2 studs for the pressure plate were tore out with a third on the way. I am really particular with torque when I assemble things like this but...............

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I did order my M22W this week and should hopefully have it in a week or two. I did find myself a REALLY nice Hurst Ram Rod for the M22W

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And also decided on my plan of attack for a driveshaft loop. I am just going to weld the loop to my X pipe. It should tuck in nicely.


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Once that is all completed, the x pipe and mufflers will go back to powder coating. Then I can order up a new driveshaft and let the beating continue.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Mocked up and adjusted on another Muncie I have. This thing is cool!

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

<span style="font-size: 20pt">Very nice Tim. Looking <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">GOOD</span></span>!</span>

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<span style="font-size: 14pt">I swung by Summit HQ off of 71 in Ohio last weekend and they had this Lakewood loop on display. Of course it requires attachment to the floor pan...
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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

You can see the tunnel is cut 8 1/2 inches behind the second rib. You can also see the interference between the reverse linkage and the bottom of the seat. I am put spacers under the seat and reweld the reverse handle to face forward. I could also use seat extenders. As it stands now, the ergonomics are not bad between the shifter, steering wheel, pedals, etc.


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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Anyone with a &quot;nice&quot; price on a Ram Rod shifter boot feel free to get a hold of me.

Thanks,

Tim

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

I used that shifter for many years and loved it. Never had an issue, as a matter of fact, I still have it and a spare that I bought just in case. I used mine on a Liberty geared Super T10. Have fun....

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Tim......It's called &quot;Fine&quot; tuning........LOL........

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After some untalented attempts myself at the trans tunnel, I enlisted the help of a friend that owns a shop here in SE Wisconsin Topline Design and Speed. 2 days later, tunnel made, fitted around the Ram Rod, and tied into the driveshaft tunnel. He even fitted the tunnel to utilize the NOS Ram Rod boot and ring. As you can see, it's a little tight by the seat. All was TIG welded, seam sealed, and painted.

Full speed ahead now. After I get back from Wisconsin Dells this weekend, I'll get the clutch in, the M22W, order the driveshaft, and get back to the beatings.

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

nice job! glad the boot went to a good home [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Looks great Tim!

Jake

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Very Nice Job! Love seeing these pics. Thanks

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Very nice work!

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Tim...looks great and your making us 67 Nova owners proud of the nice work! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

That NOS boot fits right in too! I have to get me one of those some day to go along with my Hurst Ram Rod. Keep the pics going.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

That turned out nice.

Will your bench seat go all the way forward? Which way does the reverse handle go, forward or back?

I hope to do that to my Chevelle sometime in the near future.

Kurt

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That turned out nice.

Will your bench seat go all the way forward? Which way does the reverse handle go, forward or back?

I hope to do that to my Chevelle sometime in the near future.

Kurt </div></div>

No, it will not. The reverse handle goes forward when engaging reverse. It is my plan to &quot;reverse&quot; the reverse handle and also take the seat to the upholstry shop and have the bottom sectioned up to make clearance and then have that portion reupholstered.
As it stands right now, I have seat extenders in the car for everything to sit as it does. The Mrs. cannot drive the car like this and I know that will not go far.

After selling her Berger Camaro, she made it very clear to me she likes to drive something fast and loud.

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

It's go time!

Here are a couple of pics of the trans tunnel to facilitate the Ram Rod.

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The slave assembly after checking its height and proper shimming

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M22W just for me!

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I ended up utilizing the Mcleod RST twin disc clutch again. It did have good street manners as well as some stout holding power

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Carpet and seat installed! I will try to rework the carpet around the shift boot but may very well end up replacing the front carpets.

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The driveshaft is ordered and hopefully will be here at weeks end!

Tim

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Looks great Tim!

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Nice..!

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

looks great! now go bang some gears!

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Lookie here!

This is a really nice piece.

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

That's one vicious looking Nova!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Any updates on this? The recent post by plowman got me thinking about this other wicked Chevy II. Did it ever make it to the track?

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Still..................not yet. I have a good way of taking on waaaaaay too many other projects.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Tim... quick question... what size are your front tires and wheels? I assume the rears are 235/60s on 15x7?

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

You are correct for the rears. The front is 205/60/15 on 15 x 5's. Its for sale too!

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Thanks. Looks great with that wheel / tire combo.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

It's been a while since I wrote about this car. Much of what has been posted is since I installed the 422 SBC..............and then I started to chase the car.

If I have driven the car 1000 miles since, that would be about it. Frankly, the car is stupid fast.........fastest car I have ever owned and just about the fastest I have ever driven. Its a great car...............for about 20 minutes. I guess I am getting older and expect a little more from my cars to enjoy them.

So, it's time to revisit the car................again. I'm going to keep the 422, but change the cam. I may go back to a solid flat tappet in lieu of the solid roller. I'm sick of bronze distributor gears plus certainly, there are enough high quality oils on the market to satisfy any lubrication requirements.

We will see what else has to change. Hopefully, I am able to reuse much of what I had (carb, intake, heads, etc.)

I have a few primary goals of what I would like to achieve with Nova 2.0
1. Still pump gas
2. 500hp by 6000 rpm
3. 500 ft. lb. of torque (or more) with a torque peak around 4000 rpm. I would like to see 400 ft. lb. @ 3000 rpm.
4. Any sort of cam burble to be gone by 2000 rpm. I may go back to a 5 speed transmission. I live in the countryside and miss the overdrive. We will have to see there. The M22W and ram rod is a hoot to beat around.
5. If I do keep the M22W and the ram rod, I am going to have to section out the bench seat. The Mrs. would really like to drive the car again, and cannot due to how far back the seat is.
6. If I ever do get this to the track, I'd like to see a low 12 second pass if not high 11.

I like the idea of this car being a bit old school (carbureted SBC). I did consider an LS engine, but I already have a car like that.

Anyways, I started taking it apart today. I have a list of small items I am going to address while the car is apart.

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There is some real estate that would have to come out of the seat to better accommodate the shifter

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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

LOL........The &quot;Fine&quot; tuning continues...........

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Great lookin car Tim!

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Can't wait to see what transpires here.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Good to meet you in Chicago, Tim. I loved the '68 Camaro. It was even better in person.