Jim Brady

[Nova Jed]

I had the opportunity to meet Jim this weekend and get a "nickle" tour or his shop and property. I was a little blind sided though. I must have passed his place more than two dozen times on my way to the beach and never knew it. Jim is a very cool guy and didn't hesitate to show me all of the "toys" hiding behind his garage doors.

I was greeted by a Fathom Green 70 Chevelle and a few more. There was a 69 Fire Bird, an El Camino, and a 68 Camaro Convertible. Sorry, but that one I was drawn to. I feel honored to have seen a nut and bolt resto in progress. The trunk spatter was right on, in my opinion.

Jim showed me a lot of parts. From NOS F70-14's to BB aluminum heads, to parts cars and whole cars. I think that I could have built a sweet Chevelle without leaving his house! He has quite a few other rare finds lurking on the grounds too. Sweet Vega GT, by the way. It was really neat to see that stuff.

I think that the greatest part was that he treated me like he knew me for years. I know I turned some of the dust to mud from all of the drool!

I could go on and on about all of his cars and parts. I wish I would have brought my camera, but I didn't know what I was getting myself into. Jim, I would be there for years! I would start with that 55 Convertible first. See here I go again.

Well, anyway, Jim is a very nice guy and does some nice work from what I have seen.

Thanks for the 350 Jim! I know a certain Nova it will find a home in.


Almost forgot. His daughter was an absolute sweetheart. I think it was the first time I have ever heard, "Not now daddy, I'm racing!" That in itself was priceless!


Jed