Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

I had seen on your original post about a resto and didn't know it was going to be raced https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif . I should have picked up on that with the smoothed firewall spots prior to my original reply. Another area he could loose some weight would be to remove the outer cowl sides but it looks like he might be retaining the heater.

Is the build going to have fiberglass parts on it ?. I bought fenders, doors, hood, hatchlid and bumpers from Glasstek years ago for another 73 Nova project of mine and the fit was not bad at all although I started modifying the doors so I could have crank up windows and be able to remove them fairly easily.

Jim

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

From what I have been told, he wants a street legal car as well. I'm sure everything is going to be all steel.

Jed

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

OK, time for some more progress pics!

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0358.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0354.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

And more! [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0369.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0370.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

And the last for now.

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0372.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Real nice Jed-I! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gifTell Jerry Ehley and Steve to tune into the site. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

That is nice work,and a lot of care!

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

I did tell Steve to! And yes lots of TLC. It finally looks like a car again. I'm gonna make sure that Steve gets onto this site. That's going to be part of the final deal. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Do not attempt to adjust your screens or think that the picture is uploaded wrong. It's just hanging out to dry! [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0430.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Ok, so it's been almost a year? I know I will be subject to criticism, but I can take the constuctive type via PM.
The underbody isn't swiss cheese anymore!

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0427.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Notice anything different about this firewall shot??

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0421.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Kinda smooth,like my, my, monitor screen. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

And no more heater! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

I just happened to go through the VIN with Steve this weekend and we found out that it is a 350 Auto 2brl car. So, it was upsetting to find out that it's not an SS, but Steve is more then pleased with the work that I have done!

Just one major part of the car to finish, the Hatch, and she goes back to Steve. It's hard to believe that it's been a year!

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Well, it's been quite a while, but I have space back in the garage again. Not for long though. Here are the last few shots of Steve's car.

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0468.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0469.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0477.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0478.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Just a couple more.

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0470.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0471.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0479.jpg[/image]

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

And last but not least...

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0480.jpg[/image]
(From right to left)
Steve, his nephew, and his car.

Enjoy it Steve! It was truly one long hard year.

Re: Steve Ford's 73 Chevy Nova Hatchback
 

Looks great Jed. A demanding job with a tight budget and alot of stress! I know Steve is happy. Sam https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif