Project: Hot rodding a 69 Nova

[Bill Rose]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div>

Crazy stuff eh? Dive you nutz in a hurry. Hope the Delco cover fit ok, I know some of the Std are rivited on. Car looks great, love the stance with the wider tires.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]


BIG </div></div>

The Delco cover bolted on fine. As a matter of fact, the Standard was the exact same regulator as the Delco......cept it works!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bill, you've done a great job. From the wheel/tire discussions on some other threads ir looks like you seettled on the 14&quot; M&amp;Hs. I think Nova's look great with 14&quot; wheels all around. How arw you feeling about running 15s up front and 14s in back? </div></div>

Paul, I looked at both Grady's and Riches Nova's with 15&quot; fronts/14&quot; rears, and they look good. I'm assuming the slicks are a bit taller than a reg tire, so they are probably about the same diameter. I'm also concerned with the Cragars hitting the calipers up front. The 15's would have more room. There's not a lot of back spacing choices with Cragars. I also like the front to sit up a bit more, and fill out the wheel well.

By the way, I love the tow tabs. I'm thinking of putting the pins thru the holes, but I'm not sure what they look like.

[Bill Rose]

I got the Cragars with cheater slicks, and the skinnies up front. Had the car out for the maiden voyage today, breaking in all the new parts, like the Moser rear, trans, clutch, and the engine of course. The Nova is real hoot to drive now. It has some serious power and torque. I was taking it easy on the new motor, getting the rings seated, etc....

The new power steering and brakes are great too. It's tight, handles great, but has a smooth ride. I have a couple bugs to get out of it but simple stuff. Here's a shot with the new wheels.

[Plowman]

That look's sooo cool,love the Tow Tabs,Cragars and Car.{no pins}

[Mr. Chevy]

Looks great Bill!!

Rich

[PxTx]

Looks killer! Seems complete now.

[kwhizz]

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[Postsedan]

Just as I knew she would turn out.....well done Bill [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Now on to the new garage build.

Dan

[m22mike]

Very nice Bill, would not change a thing, except me in the captains seat.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Mike

[Woj]

Nice work Bill. You sure gave this car a great look!!

Phil Woj

[Bill Rose]

Thanks guys...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Now on to the new garage build.

Dan </div></div>

Don't get me started Dan!! The new garage is suppose to be easy. I've been building stuff since I was 10 yrs old......Way easier than a Nova restoration.....right?? Not!!!

That could be a whole new thread Dan, dealing with our so called &quot;government&quot; !!!!!!

Trying to get a building permit to build a perfectly legal, (everything within the building codes, and zoning laws) garage, on the land I've owned for 30 yrs. You would think I was building a school for handicapped children. Stay tuned!!

I hate all the excessive government intrusion.......and I'll leave it at that for now.