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Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69VN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And to think it started life looking like this....
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...th_69nova1.jpg </div></div> Excellent job Bill! Who's riding shotgun for the initial launch? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] My guess would be Tom...? </div></div> My guess would be Albert [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan |
Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69VN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And to think it started life looking like this....
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...th_69nova1.jpg </div></div> Excellent job Bill! Who's riding shotgun for the initial launch? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] My guess would be Tom...? </div></div> My guess would be Albert [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] |
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Very nice Bill... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]
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Thanks for all the feedback. I still have some work to do, but the end is near........I think....
Took a step backward last night. I made the mistake of putting 5 gals of gas in the brand new stainless steel tank. In the morning, there was a strong smell of gas in my shop, and a 3" round puddle of gas on the floor. There's a pin hole right on the bottom of the tank. No dents or scratches, looks like a flaw in the steel. So the battle begins with the vendor. The tank is now out of the car, sitting outside. |
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Bill,
Is it a Spectra Gas Tank....I have had great results with them.....and when I did have a problem....is was "no problem", they took care of everything. Dan |
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Looks great Bill.
Fantastic job. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bill,
Is it a Spectra Gas Tank....I have had great results with them.....and when I did have a problem....is was "no problem", they took care of everything. Dan </div></div> I'm not sure who made it Dan. The vendor I got it from is standing behind it., and replacing it free of charge. They are bringing the new tank to the Raceway Park fall swap, this weekend. I can't be there, but a friend of mine will be picking it up for me. I decided to get the OEM tank, and I believe it is a Spectra tank. |
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Well done Bill [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Nice work Bill. The car looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing it in person.
Phil Woj. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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I got the exhaust system installed, as well as the front of the Nova finished up. I got the hood hinges back from being rebuilt, so the hood can go back too. I also got the tow tabs painted and bolted in place.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...psaa730863.jpg http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps997f61ac.jpg http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps495d3e87.jpg http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps5b4a9d84.jpg http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps03fe091a.jpg |
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So close.
Are planing a drive before the snow flies? Ryan |
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Did you put the sealer into the pipes before clamping them together? I think Gardner includes some with their kits - their stuff is Top-Notch BTW. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did you put the sealer into the pipes before clamping them together? I think Gardner includes some with their kits - their stuff is Top-Notch BTW. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>
It's just a tube of clear silicone they give you with the system. I didn't use it because it takes time to get the different pipes together and adjusted so it all fits right. Then when it's all done, I end up readjusting it a couple more times. I figured the silicone would harden long before I'm happy with the fit, so I didn't use it. If I find that the seams leak, I'll pull them apart one at a time and use the sealer. |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So close.
Are planing a drive before the snow flies? Ryan </div></div> I'm planning a drive before the leaves fall!! |
Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So close.
Are planing a drive before the snow flies? Ryan </div></div> I'm planning a drive before the leaves fall!! </div></div> Wow, almost ready. The Nova looks killer. Ryan |
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So when is the engine fire party? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So when is the engine fire party? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </div></div>
Funny you mentioned that Tom. I was just thinking about that.....I'm ready. I put the new gas tank in. It just needs some fuel in it, and the engine also needs water/anti-freeze, and I think I'm ready to give it a shot, and see what happens. I like to go over the whole car and be sure every thing is done, bolts tight, fuel lines, brake lines, etc. Then it's just a matter of a few different kinds of prescription quaaludes to keep the stress level to a minimum.....and turn the key. |
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Love it.....Al you need your own Reality Show....Jersey Boys Bowties [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Well done Bill [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Dan |
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Whoot whoot.
Nice video. Ryan |
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Sounds just like it did when I owned it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Congratulations [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] wilma |
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<span style="color: #3366FF"><span style="font-weight: bold">Just one word...........WICKED!! Been following the build. I'm envious but happy with what I've got!!
Congrats.</span></span> |
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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] Just like the old expression goes... Jersey Boys are like GE.. They Bring great things to Life :-)
Congrats Bill.. Super job again !!! Joe |
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Great Job Bill!!!!
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Congrats Bill.
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Awsome Bill! Whats next?
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Nice!
That Nova's in the right hands now. |
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Sounds killer Bill.....nice build.
Kurt |
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Sweet sound to my ears! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. It's always good to get a little encouragement.
We had a few glitches to work out. The tach, water temp gauge and volt reg didn't work. Today I got the tach and temp gauge fixed. It was just a careless mistake I made, but that issue is behind me now. I'm waiting for a new volt reg to get here, and that should be good to go. Then just a front end alignment, and it's ready to test drive. I'm very happy with the motor. Excellent throttle response, and it just feels strong, with lots of torque. It should be a blast....can't wait!! |
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Shotgun! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
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Make sure the voltage regulator is grounded. Been there done that. Missed the wire going from the back of the voltage regulator to the core support.
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Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shotgun! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
Albert, do another Video [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img] Dan |
Re: Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure the voltage regulator is grounded. Been there done that. Missed the wire going from the back of the voltage regulator to the core support.
Jason </div></div> X2, especially if you used the rubber shock mounts, just take a jumper wire to it and try that. Mike |
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Thanks Jason/Mike....I don't have the regulator mounted on rubber, but I also don't have a ground wire on it. I always assumed it was grounded just with the 3 mounting screws. I'll look into that today.
Someone pointed out, in the video, the generator light wasn't on when we first fired the motor, but it started coming on dim, then lit up bright. So we were thinking the regulator took a dump in the first couple mins, that the engine was running. I was more concerned with the temp gauge not working. I also have the original 69 dated reg, that was working fine before I dismantled the car. I was gonna try that regulator last night, but I had drained the radiator, to add anti-freeze, and couldn't run it.....I'll pick up the anti-freeze today, and check out the regulators, WITH ground wires. |
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FWIW I've not had good luck with the new Delco regulators, actually no luck at all. They just didn't seam to function like the old ones. I had to switch to a solid state and replaced the cover with the old Delco one. I have no idea why, but after five or six pegging to full charge after a few weeks, I quit trying...
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The regulator is now working. My fault. You guys were right. There are 2 ground wires in the front light harness, near the left side headlight. One should go to one of the 3 screws that hold the reg to the fire wall. I had them both on the horn relay screw. I have 14.6 volts now. It is a new Delco reg, but this one is working fine, if it's grounded correctly.
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The "punch list" must be getting pretty short now.
Will she move under her own power.......? Ryan |
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