Hi! I'm a newbie here so I hope I don't offend anyone by posting pictures of the project I have going right now!:o

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The car will be running a Z06 drivetrain which includes a 505 hp LS7 engine, 6 speed T-56 Transaxle. Suspension will also be Z06 except for the Upper Control Arms which we've modified to take advantage of better suspension geometry.

Hope ya like it!

John

John I take it this isn't your first build? You will only offend the museum curators with pics like yours. :D Awesome project. :bow: Looks like all you have is interior and paint before you start your next project. :thumbsup:

Big Dave

:noway::noway: YOU AINT NO NEWBY!
FANTASTIC CAR!!!

John I take it this isn't your first build? You will only offend the museum curators with pics like yours. :D Awesome project. :bow: Looks like all you have is interior and paint before you start your next project. :thumbsup:

Big Dave

First build that I've gone balls out on!!! LOL, I hear you on the "museum curators' comment. I already got some flak over at Steves! Thanks for the compliment! I still have a bunch of details to work out but we're definitely getting closer!!:beers:

:noway::noway: YOU AINT NO NEWBY!
FANTASTIC CAR!!!

LOL!!! I meant on this site! Don't want to offend the founding fathers!!!:p

John

oooh my....
very cool :)
congratulations, seems to be a good toy

glad to see it again..atleast on this site its easy to follow along, over on steves have to sift through way to many b.s. threads to find it

glad to see it again..atleast on this site its easy to follow along, over on steves have to sift through way to many b.s. threads to find it

LOL!!! Sorry!!:D

You know how those guys are over there!

John

i know...love everyone but it just gets spun out sometimes...btw..been moving towards some budniks...actually could do them right now but looking for a smokeing deal..i dont need anything one off just want to drop the t-thrusts i have...if you can pm me maybe you can point me in the right direction

Hey John, been following your project on the other site a while back, but haven't seen it lately. :noway:It's good to see it again.:hurray:
NICE:thumbsup:to put it very mildly. Please, please post moe pics:yes:
I sure would like to see more pics of the detail of the front, rad support etc.
John, i just gotta say it again, she's going to be one of the nicest rides that's been around.:beers: Beautiful workmanship.:thumbsup:
Bob.

Hey John, been following your project on the other site a while back, but haven't seen it lately. :noway:It's good to see it again.:hurray:
NICE:thumbsup:to put it very mildly. Please, please post moe pics:yes:
I sure would like to see more pics of the detail of the front, rad support etc.
John, i just gotta say it again, she's going to be one of the nicest rides that's been around.:beers: Beautiful workmanship.:thumbsup:
Bob.

Thanks Bob! I'll let you in on a little secret!:secret:

When I first started this project I wanted the car to be built as a hybrid street/race car. Kind of a Euro Super Car but all American Muscle. Since then I've had so many inquiries by manufacturers wanting to sponsor the car that it's quickly turning into a show car. Not that thats bad but I can already see the look on all the sponsors faces when I drive the car into their booth and there are little nicks and rock chips from driving it on the track! :eek:
So I'm kind of torn between the two right now as to what I should do!:rolleyes:

John

Tough choice.:yes: They are made to drive tho. That's half the fun.:D Go with you're gut feeling.;) Man, i can't wait to see her done.:yes: She's going to be a neck breaker, no matter what you decide.

I am working on mine also. But lots to do yet. Getting lots of good advice, and learning a whole bunch as i go.:)Getting some ideas from pics too. Not stealing anything, just some good points and stuff.

John, we sure would like more pics too.

Show her off.:thumbsup:
Bob.

Tough choice.:yes: They are made to drive tho. That's half the fun.:D Go with you're gut feeling.;) Man, i can't wait to see her done.:yes: She's going to be a neck breaker, no matter what you decide.

I am working on mine also. But lots to do yet. Getting lots of good advice, and learning a whole bunch as i go.:)Getting some ideas from pics too. Not stealing anything, just some good points and stuff.

John, we sure would like more pics too.

Show her off.:thumbsup:
Bob.

LOL!! OK.....let me put a request into the Bossman!!!

John

Thanks Bob! I'll let you in on a little secret!:secret:

When I first started this project I wanted the car to be built as a hybrid street/race car. Kind of a Euro Super Car but all American Muscle. Since then I've had so many inquiries by manufacturers wanting to sponsor the car that it's quickly turning into a show car. Not that thats bad but I can already see the look on all the sponsors faces when I drive the car into their booth and there are little nicks and rock chips from driving it on the track! :eek:
So I'm kind of torn between the two right now as to what I should do!:rolleyes:

John

Welcome John glad to have you here. The car is awesome :yes:
As far as the sponsers, they may put up the cash but the car is yours to do with as you like. Maybe they can spring for paint touch up before the events you have to attend :D

Welcome John glad to have you here. The car is awesome :yes:
As far as the sponsers, they may put up the cash but the car is yours to do with as you like. Maybe they can spring for paint touch up before the events you have to attend :D

Thanks Philip! Are you John Olsons friend?

John

Thanks Philip! Are you John Olsons friend?

John

Guilty as charged :D

Guilty as charged :D

LOL!!! I love that guy! He's that guy that acts all tough on the outside but once you get to know him you know that if you say the wrong thing he'll get all sensitive on ya'!:)

John

Guilty as charged :D
Wanna be my friend?;)Pleeeeeeeeeease.:D:beers:
Bob.:beers:

Is it lonely in Canada Bob?

John went with me on the road trip to Tampa FL when I picked up my 67 El Camino. Since we were still friends after 4800 miles I would say it went well.

Wow, 4800 miles together.:thumbsup: You better be friends after that..lol;)
Yea, it's sort of lonely here..lol:boring:There's not any real car nuts right in my immediate area.:noway:
Theres only, get the wheels under her and let's get going kind of thing here.:sad:
I was in Arizona, to Barrett Jackson in January. It was something to see.
I really enjoyed it. That's all i could afford, was to see.:D
Bob.:beers:

Bob let me know if you make it back to AZ. I'll buy you lunch:D

Wow, 4800 miles together.:thumbsup: You better be friends after that..lol;)
Yea, it's sort of lonely here..lol:boring:There's not any real car nuts right in my immediate area.:noway:
Theres only, get the wheels under her and let's get going kind of thing here.:sad:
I was in Arizona, to Barrett Jackson in January. It was something to see.
I really enjoyed it. That's all i could afford, was to see.:D
Bob.:beers:
Bob!

If you really want to see a lot of great cars you have to go to the Columbus Good Guys car show. I just got back from this years and I was their for three days and only got to see 1/4 of all the cars! There were 6000 cars there!

John

Wassup John !!??? lookin' fer back up ta get me indicted on Header bolt thievery !!!


yer a RAT !!! :D



if yer askin' fer a character witness... yer askin' the right guy... Philip's Definitely a Character !!! :D

Bob let me know if you make it back to AZ. I'll buy you lunch:D

If you really want to see a lot of great cars you have to go to the Columbus Good Guys car show. I just got back from this years and I was their for three days and only got to see 1/4 of all the cars! There were 6000 cars there!

Lunch sounds real good Philip.:thumbsup::beers:
My god, John, i can't even imagine 6000 cars.:noway: We have cruise night in Saskatoon in August, but not no 6000 cars, not even close.:noway: I think i would dehydrate, drooling for three days.:D

Bob.

im going to make the venture out to colombus next year..however how was the humidity??

im going to make the venture out to colombus next year..however how was the humidity??

It wasn't bad at all! Actually, it was pretty hot! Me and Rodger(Owner of Ironworks) got burned pretty bad! Well......I don't really burn! I just look more Hawaiian!:p Now Rodger, his redneck just got more red!!:yes:

My god, John, i can't even imagine 6000 cars.:noway: We have cruise night in Saskatoon in August, but not no 6000 cars, not even close.:noway: I think i would dehydrate, drooling for three days.:D

Bob.

I tell ya' it's a site to behold! People line up at the entrance where all the cars come in and it's just a parade of one perfect hot rod after another!:hurray::beers:

John

Wassup John !!??? lookin' fer back up ta get me indicted on Header bolt thievery !!!


yer a RAT !!! :D



if yer askin' fer a character witness... yer askin' the right guy... Philip's Definitely a Character !!! :D

Don't need ta look! Pretty much everyone on the board'll back me up on this one!:D

John

my buddy is a judge for our goodguys and goes to alot of them..his this one and the one at indy are a great show...so ill be buying my plane ticket for next years event for sure!!!

my buddy is a judge for our goodguys and goes to alot of them..his this one and the one at indy are a great show...so ill be buying my plane ticket for next years event for sure!!!

You will not be disappointed my friend! There is every conceivable type of hot rod you could ever think or want!:thumbsup:

John

..however how was the humidity??

Can't be any worse then it has been here the last week.

Some earlier photos!:D

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John

John, i must say that is the nicest setup i have ever seen.:thumbsup::beers:
I'm lost for words my friend.:thumbsup: It is absolutely beautiful.:beers:
It leaves a person speechless. I need a bib when i look at the pics, as the drooling is so out of hand.;)
John, nice, nice and nice.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Bob.:)

John, i must say that is the nicest setup i have ever seen.:thumbsup::beers:
I'm lost for words my friend.:thumbsup: It is absolutely beautiful.:beers:
It leaves a person speechless. I need a bib when i look at the pics, as the drooling is so out of hand.;)
John, nice, nice and nice.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Bob.:)

Thanks Bob! I appreciate it!:beers:

John

Hey Novanut, I can't believe that these are these first pictures I have seen of your car. I might be wrong but I don't recall seeing any over on Steve's. Sweet looking project, can't wait to see it finished. Incredible workmanship from what I can see. What kind and size wheels are those?

Hey Novanut, I can't believe that these are these first pictures I have seen of your car. I might be wrong but I don't recall seeing any over on Steve's. Sweet looking project, can't wait to see it finished. Incredible workmanship from what I can see. What kind and size wheels are those?

Look under 1st and 2nd gen/:oDid I make the right decision? Much more extensive photos there although your gonna have to sift through some of the "discussion"!:o

Budnik Hammers! Fronts are 17" x 9 1/2" and rears are 18" x 13"!

John

Sub Floor Panels and tunnel reinforcement

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John

Whoa ! I thought I was doing a lot of work ! Dang, dude ! :bow:

I'm humbled. If you ever drive (or tow) that beast to Florida, let us know ! That is over the top !

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:disco: I'M PSYCHED!!! :disco:



We just received the first of our Wilwood Sponsorship Package, Clutch and Brake Pedals, and Rodger and Crew started mock up for it!


:hurray:I think it looks great and I can't wait to get the second portion!





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Thanks again to Dustin and everyone else at Wilwood Engineering for working with us to put the best brakes and brake components in the business on this project!


Rodger and I look forward to continuing working with Wilwood on this and future projects that we have planned!


John

how did you fit does wheels on back great car

we need to see some pics of Novanutcase doin some of the work ! I hope you are doin some fab and wrench work on this and not just writing checks !!!! Boo !

we need to see some pics of Novanutcase doin some of the work ! I hope you are doin some fab and wrench work on this and not just writing checks !!!! Boo !

Sorry to disappoint but this isn't my handy work! Can I bend tube and weld? Sure, but definitley not as good as these guys!:noway:

I've restored and built many a car but never to this level! When I bought the car I originally planned to drop a front clip, mini tub it and be done but I knew I would never get the stance and I, definitley, didn't have the talent to build a chassis like this which is what I REALLY wanted to do! In essence I wouldn't be totally happy with the build since I don't posses the talent level to build it to my expectation. This had been my experience with most of the other builds I have done myself. Even though there was a certain sense in that I did it myself it was never as nice as I would really have liked it to be! Plus, with my hectic schedule it would take me years to finish something even remotely close to this magnitude. When I saw their work it was hard not to do it especially since I am in a position in my life to be able to afford this type of build!
I plan on wiring and handling the drivetrain and tuning part of it but my metal fab skills are nowhere near as good as these guys! Why try and fab something substandard in comparison to what they can do all in the name of "I did it myself!"? Granted, I truly appreciate and envy when someone can entirely build the car of their dreams by themselves but if I want the car to the expected level that I wanted to build it, it wasn't going to be me doing the metal fab. Besides, I don't have the right tools to shape metal the way this build needed it shaped nor do I have the space and I would have to spend as much in equipment as the build itself is costing. I don't plan on building hotrods for a living so for me it just didn't make sense!:noway:

Thanks Beto! When you do a ground up like this you can pretty much do whatever you want!:D

John

bastard!!! me likey the brakes!!! your going to love those m/c ..a buddy and i fabbed up a dual master cylinder on his brake pedal ( front and rear master cylinders) from wilwood and you slam on the brakes it will put you through the windshield and its just 12" rotors and stock drums..i couldnt imagine if it had 13" front and 12" rear..:clonk:

bastard!!! me likey the brakes!!! your going to love those m/c ..a buddy and i fabbed up a dual master cylinder on his brake pedal ( front and rear master cylinders) from wilwood and you slam on the brakes it will put you through the windshield and its just 12" rotors and stock drums..i couldnt imagine if it had 13" front and 12" rear..:clonk:

LOL!!! I was driving Brycens Honda with the 12" brakes. Thank god I had the 5 point harness on because if I didn't I would have gone through the windshield!
Wait till you see the reservoirs I'm designing for the brake and clutch!:D

John

BTW I'm not going to use the actual Wilwood pedal rather I just wanted to use their assembly!:D:secret:

ditching the plastics?

ditching the plastics?

Yup!!! When I was at the shop I made a mockup of the reservoirs with some scrap DOM since I can't draw worth a sh!t!

Yes, I actually do get my hands dirty cutting and welding, especially since Ironworks has all the gear to do it right, but those bastards make me look like a rank amateur!:D. When I was making the mockup Sean, Brycen and Rodger just stood there and laughed at me!:o They kept messing with the welder and I'd keep burning through the work! I'd show you my "Artwork" but Rodger doesn't want anyone to see my design until we get it on the car. I think he's going to start manufacturing them!

Once that was made, and Rodger finally understood what it was I wanted to do, he and I got on Solidworks and started designing the reservoirs and clamps that'll hold the reservoirs and the reservoir caps!

It's gonna be cool!

John

the little things like that make it fun

the little things like that make it fun

Yup!!:D

Hey! I just found out they wrote something about the car in this months, October, Hot Rod Page 31!:hurray:

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Thanks Christopher Campbell and everyone at Hot Rod!


John

Goin ta check the mail tommorow John.:) Congrats on the article.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
When they do the write up when she's finished, there will be no room in the mag for anything else except the advertising.:cool::D:D
Bob.

Goin ta check the mail tommorow John.:) Congrats on the article.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
When they do the write up when she's finished, there will be no room in the mag for anything else except the advertising.:cool::D:D
Bob.

Hahahaha!! Your too kind my friend!!!!:beers:

John

NOVANUTCASE, do tou have more progress pics?
:)

NOVANUTCASE, do you have more progress pics?
:)

Not right now but I should be due soon! We're really more in the design phase of all the details right now! Most of the major stuff is pretty much out of the way! We're trying to figure out what we're going to do with the bumpers! Last weekend I was up there and we were brainstorming trying to figure out the best way to suck in the bumpers!
Also, this friday is an opentrack day at Buttonwillow and since the car is not ready(Obviously!) I'm going to take Rodgers Fox body mustang out for a spin around the track. I need to get some seat time as it's been a while since I've lapped a car around a track! Wish me luck!

John

Not right now but I should be due soon! We're really more in the design phase of all the details right now! Most of the major stuff is pretty much out of the way! We're trying to figure out what we're going to do with the bumpers! Last weekend I was up there and we were brainstorming trying to figure out the best way to suck in the bumpers!
Also, this friday is an opentrack day at Buttonwillow and since the car is not ready(Obviously!) I'm going to take Rodgers Fox body mustang out for a spin around the track. I need to get some seat time as it's been a while since I've lapped a car around a track! Wish me luck!

John

:thumbsup:good luck!!
sounds like you need some bourn outs to clear you mind:yes:

Just a few quick pics of the progress we're making! We're mostly just finish welding the chassis so we can get it ready for the powdercoater! These are pics of the tunnel side braces!

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John

Wow John, that is some fantastic looking work.:thumbsup::beers::beers:
I and all the others here, can't wait to see this amazing ride come to a finish.
It is trully going to be one of the most beautiful cars out there.:thumbsup:
Hell, it already is.:thumbsup::D:D
Keep sending them John.:beers:
Bob.

john you beetr drive that thing around with clear floor boards so we can all drool at the underbelly

john you beetr drive that thing around with clear floor boards so we can all drool at the underbelly

Hahaha! There putting insert panels so that when you look under the car you can see all the tube work!

John

Dropped her down to ride height(4.5 at the cowl!) to make sure wheel clearance is OK! Rodger wanted to see what it would look like with big rotors so he stuck his truck rotor on the back wheel!

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This is how we decided to finish the diff cage! I couldn't bear to cover up the beautiful tube work so we're just going to leave her as is! Just got to finish off the corners!

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Sub floor is all tacked in!

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John

John, as usuall, i am speechless.;):thumbsup:
What can i say, but WOW.:beers:
I agree on the diff cage, don't cover up art.:cool::D
That sure is some damn nice sheet metal work.:bow::beers:

You got any colors picked out for her?:)


BOb.

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A HUGE shout out to BF Goodrich for sponsoring the project!
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Guys! BFG are THE shoes that your car needs to be wearing when your cruising your favorite show or slaloming through your favorite canyon! Even before the sponsorship I ran only BFG on my cars so to have them come aboard is a special treat for me!
Thanks Again BFG for your support on this project! Rodger and I look forward to working on this and many future projects!

John

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I just wanted to thank Comp Cams/Fast for their generous support for the ongoing '66 Nova project!

Their going to help us out with an XFI/XIM/harness/fuel rail/MAF system! Rodger and I look forward to working with them on this and other projects that we have planned! Maybe a 3rd gen Nova? BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!:D
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John

Hey Johnner.
I can see her now.:thumbsup: She's takin shape real quick.:beers::thumbsup:
Some damn nice goodies too.:yes: It is great to see some big boys like Comp Cams/Fast and BF Goodrich get on board for you and Roger along with the rest of your sponsers.
They can see what's happining and transforming, so why not get on board with a winner.:cool::thumbsup:
Nice John, real nice.:thumbsup::thumbsup::)

Bob.

Hey Johnner.
I can see her now.:thumbsup: She's takin shape real quick.:beers::thumbsup:
Some damn nice goodies too.:yes: It is great to see some big boys like Comp Cams/Fast and BF Goodrich get on board for you and Roger along with the rest of your sponsers.
They can see what's happining and transforming, so why not get on board with a winner.:cool::thumbsup:
Nice John, real nice.:thumbsup::thumbsup::)

Bob.

Thanks Bob! That's very kind of you!

John

John .... why so much extra tubing ? I mean....god....i've built 4 full tube frame drag cars that don't have 1/2 the tubing that thing has !

I see ya have a nice list of sponsors. How does that work and how much are they contributing both $$$ and parts and such ?

I'm looking for some sponsorship for my NSS/FX car. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks , Jay

John .... why so much extra tubing ? I mean....god....i've built 4 full tube frame drag cars that don't have 1/2 the tubing that thing has !

I see ya have a nice list of sponsors. How does that work and how much are they contributing both $$$ and parts and such ?

I'm looking for some sponsorship for my NSS/FX car. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks , Jay

Just wanna make sure she's nice and stiff! LOL! So far we're still on target for overall weight of the car so the extra stiffness is just a plus!:)

As Bob mentioned, sponsors are looking for the most exposure they can get for what they are investing in parts or $$$ for the car they are sponsoring. The quickest and most effective way is through media since having a sticker on your car, although effective, doesn't give the amount and type of exposure that really makes an impact with most people. Thankfully, the media has looked on my build favorably and I guess they feel that it will continue to garner attention in high profile mags which is where they will get the most bang for their buck!
Most of the sponsors I have have offered me free parts but with that comes rules and regulations that I have to follow such as my being in X amount of shows a year, position of their logo, etc. I've been down that road and chose not to go down it again so I opted for discounted parts and the freedom to do whatever I wanted. It was more a good faith type of deal for them since I can choose to not show or mention their product at all but that would be me shooting myself in the foot. I know I'll be doing other builds so why not give them more than they expected so that next time they will welcome me with open arms! It isn't any harder to do this than to not show anything of theirs. Now, I'm not sure if they do this type of deal normally so my situation may be different than yours but ultimatlely the decision is theirs to make.
In terms of how I got them, I just solicited them either through e-mail or meeting them at shows. Some I got through the shop that is doing the metal fab. Some I already knew through previous builds that I did. Once I/the shop showed them where we were at and where we wanted to go with the build most have been more than happy to contribute what we requested.

John

Ahh....I see. Yeah....i'm more of a racer. Hate car shows. They tend to be quite biased. Guess I'll hafta keep doing this outta my own pocket.

Ahh....I see. Yeah....i'm more of a racer. Hate car shows. They tend to be quite biased. Guess I'll hafta keep doing this outta my own pocket.

Honestly! As attractive as "sponsorship" seems it ain't all it's cracked up to be! If you get a full sponsorship they want you to be at all the major shows, at your expense, and, usually, want to have a photo session with the car that eats up at least a couple days so unles you're indepently wealthy and have the time to cruise around the show circuit, in the end it really is better to just buy it. If you can get a discount then cool but again not really worth the hassle. I like going to shows but shows that I want to go to. I also like to be able to decide what show my car will be in and not have to be mandated as to the shows that I need to be at. That takes ALL the fun out of being at shows and just turns it into a job!
I also prefer to be behind the wheel flogging the car than watching it sparkle under the convention hall lights, stressing out because some kid with an ice cream cone in one hand and a choclatey mess in the other is about to touch my car!
This is why I opted to do the heavy discount/just promote as best you can deal! Way more freedom!

John

I hear that ! I'm just trying to get a guy that i used to work for in the automotive lift/equip. biz to throw some money my way. I think I have him talked into it. I'm gonna have his biz on the trunk of the car on one of those big magnetic signs so I can take it off and on and i'll set up a table at my pits and sell his product. I told him "where are you gonna find a salesman who will promote/sell your products/services 40 weekends a year at local and regional racing events for $5000 a year ?"

I hear that ! I'm just trying to get a guy that i used to work for in the automotive lift/equip. biz to throw some money my way. I think I have him talked into it. I'm gonna have his biz on the trunk of the car on one of those big magnetic signs so I can take it off and on and i'll set up a table at my pits and sell his product. I told him "where are you gonna find a salesman who will promote/sell your products/services 40 weekends a year at local and regional racing events for $5000 a year ?"

Brother! You're GIVING it away! That guy is getting a DEAL! You better rethink it because you know he's making at least $2,000 a lift and if 3 lifts sell because of your endorsement he definitely made his money back plus getting it in front of a lot of eyeballs! Are you sure you want to be stuck behind a table hockin' lifts?
Sure that mag signs gonna stay on the car? LOL! If you're building drag cars your gonna shake that thing off!! LOL!

John

The magnet works good ! I had one on the car before.

There is no way he makes that on a lift. I used to install and do service work for him.

I'm not looking for his sponsorship to pay for everything. $5k will cover all my fuel for the year , 2 sets of tires , and all my entry fees

Hey John, how's it going?:)
Any up dates on the masterpiece?:)
How's the time line, everything going good and as sheduled?:)
I'm sure it is.:yes:
Just got mine home and ready for more progress. A Novanutcase it is not though...lol, but it's still alot of fun.:D
Take care John.:thumbsup:

Bob.

Hey John, how's it going?:)
Any up dates on the masterpiece?:)
How's the time line, everything going good and as sheduled?:)
I'm sure it is.:yes:
Just got mine home and ready for more progress. A Novanutcase it is not though...lol, but it's still alot of fun.:D
Take care John.:thumbsup:

Bob.

Hey Bob!

Everything is good and, so far, on schedule! Right now we are in a bit of a holding pattern waiting for parts! Ricks Hot Rod shop is supposedly shipping out the gas tank so we should have that in a couple of days! We received the carbon fiber drive shaft and it looks REALLY cool! I'll try and post a pic tomorrow! The guys at the shop are working on the gaps and finish welding everything. We still need to work on placing the dry sump but we have some good ideas so once we get it in place I'll also post some pics of that.
It must be nice to have your car home. Have you made any progress on your car? I can't wait for that day for me!:D

I'm in Bakersfield staying at Rodgers house so it's nice to see the Nova everyday. I'll be here for a couple more days working on the '03 Mustang that I'm building into a road race car! I'm trying to get it ready for friday for te open track day they're having! So far I've replaced the entire front and rear suspension with a full race setup and tomorrow I'll be installing the Wilwood brakes and the panhard bar. The long tube headers and midpipe where supposed to be here today but they told me they won't be ready until next week so I'll have to install those next time I come up along with the torque arm. I also ordered some 31 spline axles and 4:10 gears. That should complete the mods I want to do to the car. I'm still trying to decide on wheels and tires! I'm looking for something light and strong but not to expensive. BFG says they will give me a sete of R1's at a discount price so hopefully it's a BIG discount!:D

Oh well! Enough of my ramblings!

John

Hey Bob!

Everything is good and, so far, on schedule! Right now we are in a bit of a holding pattern waiting for parts! Ricks Hot Rod shop is supposedly shipping out the gas tank so we should have that in a couple of days! We received the carbon fiber drive shaft and it looks REALLY cool! I'll try and post a pic tomorrow! The guys at the shop are working on the gaps and finish welding everything. We still need to work on placing the dry sump but we have some good ideas so once we get it in place I'll also post some pics of that.
It must be nice to have your car home. Have you made any progress on your car? I can't wait for that day for me!:D

I'm in Bakersfield staying at Rodgers house so it's nice to see the Nova everyday. I'll be here for a couple more days working on the '03 Mustang that I'm building into a road race car! I'm trying to get it ready for friday for te open track day they're having! So far I've replaced the entire front and rear suspension with a full race setup and tomorrow I'll be installing the Wilwood brakes and the panhard bar. The long tube headers and midpipe where supposed to be here today but they told me they won't be ready until next week so I'll have to install those next time I come up along with the torque arm. I also ordered some 31 spline axles and 4:10 gears. That should complete the mods I want to do to the car. I'm still trying to decide on wheels and tires! I'm looking for something light and strong but not to expensive. BFG says they will give me a sete of R1's at a discount price so hopefully it's a BIG discount!:D

Oh well! Enough of my ramblings!

John

Hi John.

Everything looks like it's coming together nicely for you.:cool: I can't wait to see the pics.
That carbon fibre d/shaft must be something to see.:cool:
Have fun in Bakersfield John, sounds interesting,..wish i was there...lol:D
Take care and have fun.

Bob.

i'd say John's been slackin' lately...


WHERE'S THE UPDATE PICS !!??? :D

i'd say John's been slackin' lately...


WHERE'S THE UPDATE PICS !!??? :D

Yea, John's slackin,:eek::Dand he's havin fun doin it.:D:D
But somebodies got to do it, and might as well be John.:cool::D

AWRIGHT! You asked for it!

Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft. All the stuff on the Racks is the FAST/Comp Cams stuff they sent me!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0018-1.jpg

Fesler Hood Hinges. I met Chris Fesler at Good Guys Columbus. He saw the project I'm doing and sent me the billet hood hinges he makes. Pictures do not do these justice! They are absolutely beautiful! Thanks Chris!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0019-2.jpg

Wilson Hood Pins. Ron Wilson was nice enough to send me some hood pins for mock up to see if they worked with the car. Thanks Ron!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0020-3.jpg

Some of the Furd stuff I did up in Bakersfield! (Thanks Jason for helping me out!)

Front End:
Ripped out the stock suspension and replaced it with a lighter tubular K-Member, tubular LCA's, Bilstein HD coilovers to replace stock struts and a bumpsteer kit along with Wilwood Superlite 6 big brake kit on the front!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0013-2.jpg

Thats Sean installing the brake lines(I suck at bending brake line!). He's showing me how much he loves bending brake line! LOL!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0009-3.jpg

Installed some caster/camber plates so that we can easily adjust the camber for track days.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0016-1.jpg

Rear:
Replaced the Rear stock LCA with a lighter Road race one and replaced the stock shocks with Bilstein HD coilovers. I still need to install the panhard bar and torque arm but I'll do that when the Long tube headers and midpipe arrive next week.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0011-3.jpg

Spherical bushings for rear shocks for better shock articulation
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/PICT0004-3.jpg


When I do the headers, PHB and TA I'm also going to have the 31 spline axles, Posi and 4:10 gears installed by another shop. This way when I get it back I can put the Wilwood Superlite 4 piston brake kit on the rear axle.

John

Wow, we weren't really ready for all that...lol;):D:D
Sheesh John, those are some sweet components.:thumbsup:
Gotta love those hinges, man they are so neat and clean looking.:cool:
As for that drive shaft, i am lost for words.:thumbsup::thumbsup::D
I am so anxious to see her when she is done, i feel like i was the one at the other end waiting.:D:D:D
Hope you had a great time in Bakersfield.:)
Thanks for sharing the pics John.:)

Thanks Chevy Rumble!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/ChevyRumbleCover.jpg


The kind folks at Buckaroo Communications gave the '66 a page of ink!

Thanks Steve Anderson and Josh Mishler for considering the car worthy! Thanks for making it happen Rodger!

Thanks Guys!

John

Chipping away!:D

Mocking up the Woodward Rack!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-14-2007019.jpg

Mocking up the Dry Sump!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-14-2007022.jpg

John

I'm Tired, Dirty and Hungry!:eek:

I just got back from the great north(Bakersfield)! I was finishing up the suspension mods on the '03 Mustang along with discussing design ideas with Rodger for the Nova! I almost broke my thumb drilling a hole in one of the Mustangs frame rails to install a Panhard Bar! The drill caught up in the hole and twisted me up along with bending my thumb back to my wrist!

MAN! My thumb is STILL sore!http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/f-dummy.gif

Enough Furd BS, on to some of the Nova developments!

As I had said before, we are pretty much in the design phase for all the little details that we need to take care of. I know it seems like "What's the big deal? Why should it take this long?" but. like they say, the devils in the details!

Cowl close off
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Cowl.jpg

Close off close up. I like the way Brycen kept the hinges inset in the door frame! BTW Brycen is the guy in the picture above!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Cowla.jpg

In one of our many design meetings, I had asked Rodger and Brycen to smooth the dash completely so that we had a clean slate to mount whatever gauges, buttons, and whatever other accessories we are going to need. As usual, I told Brycen to use his creative skills as he always has and try and come up with something unique. I've always told the guys that in as much as we are fabricating a lot of the car it has to look stockish. In other words, when you look at it at first glance it looks stock but upon further inspection you realize it isn't! Brycen smoothed the dash but he decided to add a small bead around the edge! I think he really hit my design goals with it! I like it!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/DashA.jpg

Brycen also thought it would look cleaner if we gusseted parts of the cage like this!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Gussetcage.jpg

We had to put a new top on the stainless gas tank since the fill hole wasn't working out for what we have planned. We waterjetted an aluminum piece and attached the fittings to it!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Tankwithtop.jpg

John

Hi John.

Lookin real nice!

I wanted to know your opinion on using some 33x22 MT Sportsman's on 15x15 wheels? The minimum recommended width is 15, and I really dont like sticking with the minimum, but draglite I dont believe makes a 16" width. Thoughts?

Dont mean to interrupt the beautiful pictures...continue on!

Thanks.

Hi John.

Lookin real nice!

I wanted to know your opinion on using some 33x22 MT Sportsman's on 15x15 wheels? The minimum recommended width is 15, and I really dont like sticking with the minimum, but draglite I dont believe makes a 16" width. Thoughts?

Dont mean to interrupt the beautiful pictures...continue on!

Thanks.

Doesn't Weld make a 16" wheel that will fit those meats?

John

They may, but from what I understand draglites only go up to 15" width in the 15's. The range of width recommend by MT is 15-18, but my thinking is 15 is kinda on the weak side for these. 15x16 would make me feel a lot more comfortable, and I have the order from summit delivering 15x15 soon. They said as long as I find another wheel than I can refuse shipment and get a another set. I already have the fronts though, so Id like to stick to draglites, at least for now.

They may, but from what I understand draglites only go up to 15" width in the 15's. The range of width recommend by MT is 15-18, but my thinking is 15 is kinda on the weak side for these. 15x16 would make me feel a lot more comfortable, and I have the order from summit delivering 15x15 soon. They said as long as I find another wheel than I can refuse shipment and get a another set. I already have the fronts though, so Id like to stick to draglites, at least for now.

You might want to go to a custom wheel but they are pricey! This way you can dictate whatever size you want!

John

hell by the time this is done we will need to put an ls9 in it....lmao!! sorry had to

hell by the time this is done we will need to put an ls9 in it....lmao!! sorry had to

The scary part is that when I first saw it I actually considered it!http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/f-scared.gif

John

i wouldnt blame you one bit, man after my own hart...im glad we live in an industry that makes so much stuff for our cars..

i just wish my wallet would support it....

btw are you using that motor in your car as a mockup or is that the real deal?

is that an ls2?

i wouldnt blame you one bit, man after my own hart...im glad we live in an industry that makes so much stuff for our cars..

i just wish my wallet would support it....

btw are you using that motor in your car as a mockup or is that the real deal?

is that an ls2?

Real deal! LS7!

John

SWEEEEET!!! have you had the chance to drive one yet? in a vette or another car?

SWEEEEET!!! have you had the chance to drive one yet? in a vette or another car?

OH YEAH!!! I got to drive a Z06. The salesman was so pi$$ed at me after we got back to the dealership! I think he crapped his pants! Hahahaha!!! It was so funny! He drove the car out of the lot and was driving down the street telling me all the great things about the car but then I started asking him questions about road feel, etc. He pulled over and let me drive! BIG MISTAKE! LOL! There was this semi-long sweeper going back to the dealership that I was doing around 85 on. He kept screaming "SLOW DOWN!!!"" but I didn't listen to him! Like I said, he was so pi$$ed! Especially after he sort of composed himself he went back into the salesman mode and asked me "So......should we start filling out the paperwork?". I told him I had to think about it! I think he's still standing there with his jaw on the floor! Hahahahahahaha!

John

Looks like you will have an awesome ride. I am planning a touring car myself though I don't plan to show it. It's my 1st build so I want to start with realistic goals. 1st time in this chat room, but I am in the planning phase of building a 63 chevy 2dr touring vehicle.
Basically moderate power (350-400hp) but I do want a great riding and reliable vehicle. I am looking at suspension replacement
1st. I have been talking to Heidt and TCI and have left messages with the roadster shop and intend to call DSE (detroit speed
and engineering) as well. Any suggestions of other suppliers or testimonials and or problems with the suppliers I already
mentioned?

Looks like you will have an awesome ride. I am planning a touring car myself though I don't plan to show it. It's my 1st build so I want to start with realistic goals. 1st time in this chat room, but I am in the planning phase of building a 63 chevy 2dr touring vehicle.
Basically moderate power (350-400hp) but I do want a great riding and reliable vehicle. I am looking at suspension replacement
1st. I have been talking to Heidt and TCI and have left messages with the roadster shop and intend to call DSE (detroit speed
and engineering) as well. Any suggestions of other suppliers or testimonials and or problems with the suppliers I already
mentioned?

Hey Matt!

First of all, Welcome!

For your car and what you want to do with it, I would do the following:

Chassisworks Chevy II G-Machine Subframe

http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_library_7700.html#Crossmember

Subframe connectors. Not sure who makes a good one for your year car but Chassisworks might have one.

Dana 60 or 12 bolt rear with Posi and 31 spline axles

http://www.moserengineering.com/
Chassisworks has a real stout center section but I'm not sure if you'll be doing that much drag racing since you said that you want to build a touring car.

Driveshaft loop and rear crossmember to tie the SFC's to.

Wilwood SLP 6 Front Big Brake Kit and SLP 4 Rear Big Brake Kit

TKO500 5 speed Tranny(T-56 6 speed if you want to go full out!)

LS1 or LS2

With this setup you'll be able to pretty much hunt down whatever is out there(Except for my car! LOL!)! The LS motors take very well to head and cam swapouts!

John

OH YEAH!!! I got to drive a Z06. The salesman was so pi$$ed at me after we got back to the dealership! I think he crapped his pants! Hahahaha!!! It was so funny! He drove the car out of the lot and was driving down the street telling me all the great things about the car but then I started asking him questions about road feel, etc. He pulled over and let me drive! BIG MISTAKE! LOL! There was this semi-long sweeper going back to the dealership that I was doing around 85 on. He kept screaming "SLOW DOWN!!!"" but I didn't listen to him! Like I said, he was so pi$$ed! Especially after he sort of composed himself he went back into the salesman mode and asked me "So......should we start filling out the paperwork?". I told him I had to think about it! I think he's still standing there with his jaw on the floor! Hahahahahahaha!

John

very nice!! i hose the our salesman anytime i can, its not like they have anything beter to do

imagine that motor with a blower on it...mmmwwaaahhhh!!

very nice!! i hose the our salesman anytime i can, its not like they have anything beter to do

imagine that motor with a blower on it...mmmwwaaahhhh!!

I actually thought about that too since Rodger is a dealer for procharger but the bay is getting TIGHT!!!

John

im sure you could squeeze a magna under there, maybe even a whipple..comon john....nug nug

That car will be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING when finished. Congrats and good luck.

Got up to the shop today but got so busy talking about design and trying to decide what should go where that I only snapped a couple of pics. I'll ask Rodger to send me some if he has any!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Nova5.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Nova8.jpg

John

Pics have been a long time coming but, honestly, we haven't really done a lot of sheetmetal/Tube work since the chassis is pretty much done and the main sheetmetal is also pretty much done. Now it's just the little details like sway bar mounts, gussets, etc. but here are some pics that you might like:

The Meat Wagon has arrived! Notice the height of the rear tires in relation to the bed side height! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-30-2007037.jpg

Front end valance with air inlet. We'll be splitting the inlet with brake duct cooling vents to each side and power steering cooler in the middle.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-26-2007003.jpg

Roughed onto the car!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics11-26-2007008.jpg

Closing off the firewall, Note the size of the Vintage Air unit. I told Rodger I wanted to pull up into the beach parking lot on the hottest summer day here in Cali and, when I get out, have icicles hanging off the end of my nose!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008007.jpg

Trunk side pans

In our many "Stand around and throw dumb ideas out" meetings Rodger came up with a great one as we stared at the gas tank and wondered what we would do with the spaces to the side of tank! Do we just cover them in sheetmetal? Naw! Too easy! He thought to put the battery on one side and a toolbox of sorts on the other, kind of like what you get when you buy one of those luxury european super cars but with better tools(Snap On).

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008008.jpg

Final Dry Sump placement! Note the cooler than Fonzie brackets that we had waterjetted! These are straight off the jet. We will refine them and anodize. Now I gotta figure out what color to anodize them! OH CRAP! I gotta pick a color? AGAIN??!!??

Fill tube will be extended through an opening cut through the fender support

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008006.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008005.jpg

Just a general overview. She looks kind of sad wondering where she put her shoes! LOL!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008010.jpg

John

im sure you could squeeze a magna under there, maybe even a whipple..comon john....nug nug

Hmmmmm! You just may be on to something there young man.........:p

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008013.jpg

John

nice reverse mounted blower, seams troy has taken a liking to that..makes it clean

im wondering how much boost, 5-7 max??

drive that beast to colombus and ill hitch a ride with you somewhere outside of winslow...ill even where a shirt that says "johns rodi"

ill even clean the front windshield from time to time, maybe even the snoze berries....or around the block will do

that is gonna be beautiful!!!!

nice reverse mounted blower, seams troy has taken a liking to that..makes it clean

im wondering how much boost, 5-7 max??

drive that beast to colombus and ill hitch a ride with you somewhere outside of winslow...ill even where a shirt that says "johns rodi"

ill even clean the front windshield from time to time, maybe even the snoze berries....or around the block will do

I'm gonna take you up on that!:beers:

that is gonna be beautiful!!!!

Thanks!

Exhaust

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008019.jpg

John

I'm gonna take you up on that!:beers:



Thanks!

Exhaust

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics1-18-2008019.jpg

John
wow!:D the car looks great!:hurray:

"wow" is the only word to describe that car. I love it.

Man....that thing is gonna be a tank !

Hey Novanutcase, have you had a chance to see the pics I posted of dad's 67? You remember, "the wheel openings".

Hey Novanutcase, have you had a chance to see the pics I posted of dad's 67? You remember, "the wheel openings".

I did! Thanks!

Not sure if I share your thoughts on the wheel well opening! I think I'd like to keep the shell as stock as I can. Sorta sleeper but not!

John

Hey, you could...no, you did that. How about...no, that too. Umm...I know... nope, you did that already.

I've got it!!! Cupholders? You gonna have cupholders? :)

Hey, you could...no, you did that. How about...no, that too. Umm...I know... nope, you did that already.

I've got it!!! Cupholders? You gonna have cupholders? :)

Yeah but knowing Rodger he'll come up with some super secret squirrel looking thing that will just have me standing there with my mouth open. That guy never ceases to amaze me!

John

Hey John

What's it like having the ONLY PT Nova?????:thumbsup:

Hey Blake!

Not just me! You too Brother! LOL!

John

FANTASTIC CAR!!! + photo plese !!! HERMOSO!!!

DAMN this car still isnt done yet?

So John when is the car going to be finished? any update pics? what color you going with?:D

hey John you pick a color yet???? hu.............. wellllll did ya?? you find some one to do the paint?

Dude i need to see more pics of your ride. I am straight up dope fiending to see MORE!!!!!

That tunnel is a sweet piece of work. Did you make it?? If not is possible i could buy a set for my ride.

I would love to see more pics. That is one impressive machine!!!!

maybe john needs to write some more checks ? must be nice to have someone else build a car for ya. trust me...i'm not bitter at all. I do all my own fab work , motor work , trans , driveline , chassis , body paint....i know what it takes.....BUT....in the end if you have someone build a car for you do you really have the satisfaction of calling it "yours" or is it just the name on the title. I'm sure in the end it will be a beautiful car. Does a wax and shine pit crew come with the title ?

maybe john needs to write some more checks ? must be nice to have someone else build a car for ya. trust me...i'm not bitter at all. I do all my own fab work , motor work , trans , driveline , chassis , body paint....i know what it takes.....BUT....in the end if you have someone build a car for you do you really have the satisfaction of calling it "yours" or is it just the name on the title. I'm sure in the end it will be a beautiful car. Does a wax and shine pit crew come with the title ?

I'm not even going to get into this discussion because you don't know all the details of the build or what I have done on my own so lets just leave it at that!:sad:
In any case Ironworks is installing the gussets(Hey Jay! I designed them! Does that count?!?http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/more-smilies/fuku.gif) to firm up the front end. One of Rodgers clients wanted to scale his car and was nice enough to let Rodger scale some of the other projects so we got the '66 up on the scale and checked to see how much it weighed so far! Most all of the major components are in the car so I'm guessing with the glass and interior it should add around 300 more pounds!:)

Gussets
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Enginecompartmentdetails.jpg

Scaling the car!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Novaonscale.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/WeightScaled.jpg

John

damn thats light!!!

damn thats light!!!

Yup! And just think......'vettes are around 3200lbs and mine is going to be supercharged! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!:D

So we've been working on finishing off all the mechanical systems of the car so that we can get to working on the cosmetic parts of the car. One of the things I wanted to get done was the supercharger plumbing. It is TIGHT in there!
Plumbing Mockup
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008018.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008019.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008020.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008021.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008023.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008026.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008027.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-24-2008028.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008001.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008002.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008003.jpg
Rear Bumper sucked in
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008010.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008012.jpg
Exhaust and Tub Brackets
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics6-26-2008013.jpg
How's it look?
John

"remove before flight" i just got mine last week..classic

looking good..i would be killing to drive it

Hey Novanut! I love your ride, but I dont think I can park
my ride for that long. I was thinking maybe 2 or 3 months parked
at a time would be long enough at any one time. Doing changes
to the front end, mini tubbs, interior. I'm building a 383 stroker
right now. Maybe you have some ideals about how i should prepare
doing this i really appreciate your time....
http://s308.photobucket.com/albums/kk337/dalelloyd/th_rednovaLD2.jpg

I sent you a PM. Ihope that is what you were looking for.

John

Hey John is the bottom end stock? Have you done any research on the LS7 with a blower? Lot's of Corvette guys having problems with adding boost to the motor with the thin cylinder walls. Not in any way trying to rain on your parade I think the car is unreal but coming from the Corvette background just something for you to look into. I'd hate to see problems with the engine after all this work. I've been following your car from the beginning.:thumbsup:

Already talked to Procharger and they say that I shouldn't have any problems with the blower as long as I'm not boosting it above 4 1/2 psi. A lot of the problems that 'vette guys have is they are using too much boost and, thus, there goes the motor! I'll probably run around 3 lbs of boost just to err on the side of safety. Procharger says should be able to make around 700hp at the flywheel.

John

I'm not even going to get into this discussion because you don't know all the details of the build or what I have done on my own so lets just leave it at that!:sad:
In any case Ironworks is installing the gussets(Hey Jay! I designed them! Does that count?!?http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/more-smilies/fuku.gif) to firm up the front end. One of Rodgers clients wanted to scale his car and was nice enough to let Rodger scale some of the other projects so we got the '66 up on the scale and checked to see how much it weighed so far! Most all of the major components are in the car so I'm guessing with the glass and interior it should add around 300 more pounds!:)

Gussets
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Enginecompartmentdetails.jpg

Scaling the car!
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http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/WeightScaled.jpg

John

Hey John....no problem. like i said before. i wasn't breakin your balls too hard. just a lil ribbing. if you are doing some of the fab work yourself then good for you. if it's about 2700 lbs. i'm assuming alot of the tubing is CM. Work on that scale some more to get the corner weights proper and that number might change. my guess on your final curb weight with all fluids and a full tank of gas is gonna be about 3400-3500 lbs. depends how much fru fru stuff ya put in the interior. could be even heavier with a kickin stereo and electronic gizmos.

I myself just got done a long week after being at PINKS ALL OUT at Englishtown helping some friends and customers with their cars. They picked a class between 9.91 and 9.96. Unfortunately we had 3 all motor cars that were almost a full second too fast and 4 cars that normally run 10.0's all motor. all in all a good weekend. had a few friends from our local track (Atco Raceway 1-1/2 hrs south of Englishtown) make the final 16 but only one made the final 8 and that was that.

John....if you ever do a power tour or get on the east coast when the car is done i'd like to crawl around it and check out the work.

Already talked to Procharger and they say that I shouldn't have any problems with the blower as long as I'm not boosting it above 4 1/2 psi. A lot of the problems that 'vette guys have is they are using too much boost and, thus, there goes the motor! I'll probably run around 3 lbs of boost just to err on the side of safety. Procharger says should be able to make around 700hp at the flywheel.

John


Good deal. Like I said I didn't want to offend and was sure you have given it thought just didn't want to see bad things after that bad boy is together.
By the way a good friend of mine just bought an 06 Z06 and that motor is no joke. What a fun car to drive I can't wait to see your Nova up and running.:thumbsup:

Good deal. Like I said I didn't want to offend and was sure you have given it thought just didn't want to see bad things after that bad boy is together.
By the way a good friend of mine just bought an 06 Z06 and that motor is no joke. What a fun car to drive I can't wait to see your Nova up and running.:thumbsup:

No offense taken! Thanks for caring enough to put it out there! Good looking out!:D

Finished mounting the intercoolers. Now all that is left is to finish the plumbing and we should be done with the supercharger system.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-11-2008005.jpg

Exhaust system is pretty much routed. Just need to finish running it out the back and finish weld all the fittings.

Muffler placement
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We're going to wrap the pipes with heat shield as they go around the tank.
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Rear bumper
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John

lookin' good John !!! :thumbsup:

maybe i can come up to see it again one of these days real soon... hopefully i'll even be able to drive the Flyer up to see it... i'll bring my header bolt wrench with me too :rolleyes: :D

lookin' good John !!! :thumbsup:

maybe i can come up to see it again one of these days real soon... hopefully i'll even be able to drive the Flyer up to see it... i'll bring my header bolt wrench with me too :rolleyes: :D

Hahaha! Sure Bro! Let me know and I'll try and make it up there with you!

The Flyer is looking GREAT!! Man, I can't wait to see it at the BBQ!!!:hurray:

John

maybe in the next couple weeks John, first it needs to get completed ;) i think that'd be a good run to shake it all out if ya get my meaning... i'll grab Dave & Bill and drag them with :D

after all, i'll need the extra guys for the diversion :eek:

hey, this part is nice :rolleyes:

maybe in the next couple weeks John, first it needs to get completed ;) i think that'd be a good run to shake it all out if ya get my meaning... i'll grab Dave & Bill and drag them with :D

after all, i'll need the extra guys for the diversion :eek:

hey, this part is nice :rolleyes:

LOL!!! I better call Rodger and have him put Jake near you!:yes:

John

sounds Great, Jake's real good at fetching so he can help load up my trunk :D

Looks great John. Top notch work going on there.

Engine Bay Gusset

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/shoppics8-26-2008019.jpg

John

I am still drooling at the rear underside pic

OK......just crawling along trying to get everything sorted out but a couple of things to report!

Got the gussets fitted and tacked along with the supercharger plumbing!http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/more-smilies/bodiez.gif

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John

NOW i know why ya have all that stuff under the hood... yer jus' AFRAID you'll loose another header bolt !!! Man, yer makin' it rough !!! :eek: :D

Lookin' Great John !!! :thumbsup:

Hey John, i took the liberty of moving your build thread into the newly created "Pro-Touring" forum... i thought you deserved to be the first contribution to the forum ;)

be Good and GET MORE PICS !!! :thumbsup:

Thanks John but this section wouldn't be complete without Jason's build!

John

BTW The Flyer is so SWEET! F U! LOL!(OK! Fine! I'm jealous!)

i moved all the threads here John ;)

Jason's gonna have ta get busy and catch up to ya that's all ;)



th-th-th-that's all Folks !!! :D

this section wouldn't be complete without Jason's build!

AAAAAWWWWW *blushes :D



Jason's gonna have ta get busy and catch up to ya that's all ;)

When everyone said "once you have a kid your project will get put on hold" I thought "Yeah right" :noway: Boy was I wrong

When everyone said "once you have a kid your project will get put on hold" I thought "Yeah right" :noway: Boy was I wrong[/quote]

Soooooooooo True!!!:(

Kids ain't cheap! That's for sure!

Jason, it was really great seeing you and your dad at the BBQ! I would really love it if we could all hang out at a car show. I really liked your dad. Super cool guy! Maybe one of So Cal Novas MFR's? Ultimately, I think you, your dad and I need to plan GGC! THAT would be WAAAAYYYY too much fun!

John

Kids ain't cheap! That's for sure!

Jason, it was really great seeing you and your dad at the BBQ! I would really love it if we could all hang out at a car show. I really liked your dad. Super cool guy! Maybe one of So Cal Novas MFR's? Ultimately, I think you, your dad and I need to plan GGC! THAT would be WAAAAYYYY too much fun!

John

He would have a tough time keeping up with us on the highway. :D I had a good time hanging out as well. :beers:

I'll send you a PM with some pics/vids of the old car. ;)

nice looking car you got there my favorite year.:hurray:

AD

So when will this beast be on a track? I'm hoping its on something other then a straight line.

Sometime next year. It's a track built car. More road race than anything but, hopefully, it'll do OK on the Ol' 1320!

John

if there's no updates to report then maybe i need to plan a trip to Rodger's place and get me some header bolts... so what's been goin' on here lately John ? i mean, sheesh, it's been what, a couple months since the last update ? :rolleyes: ;) :D

if there's no updates to report then maybe i need to plan a trip to Rodger's place and get me some header bolts... so what's been goin' on here lately John ? i mean, sheesh, it's been what, a couple months since the last update ? :rolleyes: ;) :D

You may see more than you bargained for......hehehehe!!!

John

so are ya sayin' i need to plan a trip... or that you'll be updating us soon ?

C'Mon John... what gives ? :thumbsup:

Hehehehe! I donno NAWWWWWTHING!!!

John

Intercooler/radiator front cover and mud bucket mounts

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/12-8-2008shoppics005.jpg

Closing up the wheel wells(Yes, the weld will be ground smooth!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/12-8-2008shoppics001.jpg

John

i really dont know what to say but ...damm you are doing it up right

I'm not even going to get into this discussion because you don't know all the details of the build or what I have done on my own so lets just leave it at that!:sad:
In any case Ironworks is installing the gussets(Hey Jay! I designed them! Does that count?!?http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworld.com/f-smilies/more-smilies/fuku.gif) to firm up the front end. One of Rodgers clients wanted to scale his car and was nice enough to let Rodger scale some of the other projects so we got the '66 up on the scale and checked to see how much it weighed so far! Most all of the major components are in the car so I'm guessing with the glass and interior it should add around 300 more pounds!:)

Gussets
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Enginecompartmentdetails.jpg

Scaling the car!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/Novaonscale.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/WeightScaled.jpg

JohnWow, lookin good, I wish my Street Stock dirt car scaled that good. I'll bet it's a pushin fool in left hander's. Perfect for a high horse mota.

Wow, lookin good, I wish my Street Stock dirt car scaled that good. I'll bet it's a pushin fool in left hander's. Perfect for a high horse mota.

I'll be hittin' around 700hp on the motor!:D:hurray::beers:

Gauge cluster bodies....

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/2-21-2009shoppics025.jpg

John

December 8th to February 23rd and during ALL that time all you're posting are the GAUGE CLUSTER HOUSINGS !!?

C'MOM ya GOTTA have more updates than THAT !!! :mad: ;)

December 8th to February 23rd and during ALL that time all you're posting are the GAUGE CLUSTER HOUSINGS !!?

C'MOM ya GOTTA have more updates than THAT !!! :mad: ;)

LOL! Can't show EVERYTHING!:D

John

yeah but geeze John, if yer gonna throw the dog a bone at least try ta leave some meat on it will ya ? ;)

i'm SURE ya can give us a "little" bit more of an update can't ya ? ;)

yeah but geeze John, if yer gonna throw the dog a bone at least try ta leave some meat on it will ya ? ;)

i'm SURE ya can give us a "little" bit more of an update can't ya ? ;)

I'm doing it like her!:D

Show a little here! Show a little their! Look over here! Whoops! Missed it over here!:p

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/fandancer.jpg

I will say this. I've been ordering a lot of parts lately and some are Ford GT1 switches and starter....There....said too much already!:D

John

We had to move the sway bar and radiator up a little to make room for the blower elbow but it all fits snug as a bug in a rug! :D

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-25-2009pics017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/3-25-2009pics034.jpg

Gauge pod progress. Gettin' there!

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John

VERY NICE JOHN !!! ;)


what a feat of ingenuity, artful taste & engineering. you should be VERY proud. :thumbsup:
do ya think i'll ever get a ride ? :D


i'm really happy for ya, sure is turning out nice, thanks for the update ;)

JR

:thumbsup::thumbsup: looking great ahh hell what shifty said:yes: but I want a ride before him he is a sedan guy I am a coupe guy like you:D:D

You know that you both will....:yes:

John

well, if i ride first John won't have to rebuild the suspension like he's have to do after you get a ride Dave... so maybe you should sit this one out :D

PLUS, look at John's roll bar... sure looks like he has a bit of Sedan envy goin' on ;) :D

Were you at the good guys show last weekend with this?

Were you at the good guys show last weekend with this?

Uh hu......:yes:

John

This car is so fun to look and drool over no wonder everyone wants more pics! lol
I will say this, This car will set a mark in history for Deuces.
Just an absolute peice of art and Good luck on the rest of the build, comming together nicely!:D

WOW! REALLY REALLY REALLY NICE NOVA! Cars are meant to drive, if your sponsers see some type of road rash they can brag your car and their products WORK and are meant to be driven, not some trailer queen for shows only. Some judges i have talked to said they wish they could give extra points for "road rash" Your Nova and what you are putting in it, hope you have a pilots license! Would really like to see the finish pics when its done.

Christmas came early this year!!!:hurray:

I want to thank Tyler Beauregard and Anvilauto for setting up the project with this and the hood piece that's coming! I can't WAIT to see that! In fact, I can't wait to see them both on the car!!

Thanks Again Anvil!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/logo.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunkB.jpg
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http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunk.jpg

John

Christmas came early this year!!!:hurray:

I want to thank Tyler Beauregard and Anvilauto for setting up the project with this and the hood piece that's coming! I can't WAIT to see that! In fact, I can't wait to see them both on the car!!

Thanks Again Anvil!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/logo.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunkB.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunkA.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/novanutcase/CFTrunk.jpg

John

I will test fit it for you...:yes: Looks bitchin!

I will test fit it for you...:yes: Looks bitchin!

PSSST....Brian! Call Tyler at AnvilAuto and see if he'll "loan" you the other prototype! It's probably at least 50 lbs lighter than stock. If it goes well you can ask him to "loan" you the other prototype of the hood that's supposed to come in soon. Make sure you let him know that you were in the last issue of Super Chevy!!!

I wonder what the difference in handling and times would be with 100lb's off the front and back of your car!!! Especially since that weight is leveraged at the ends of the fulcrum! :thumbsup:(Not a bad little byline for Super Chevy to do a write up on! Especially since they already have the times that you ran in AX with the stock hood and trunk lid. If Super Chevy runs it, Anvil might "forget" about the hood and trunk on your car!;):D)

POWER TO WEIGHT BABY! POWER TO WEIGHT!!!:beers:

John