Back in 1972 my Mom graduated from highschool. She took all her money and with some help from my grandpa traded in her 67 stang for a new new 4 spd light blue 72 nova. She always talked highly about the car, and how she would like to get one again. She doesn't have the money for 2 cars. Naturally new cars are far more drivable than the old. So my plan is to buy, and restore a 72 nova for her 55th b day.(gives me almost 2 years)
So where did you guys find your nova? Local adds come up with complete piles or frame off cars out of my price range.
I want to update the car. I have a lt1 (gen2 sbc not 70's vet) that I want to use infront of a t56 or 4l60e if cash is low. Motor mounts, and trans x memebr is a big concern. Does someone make trans members for OD trans? What style are the motor mounts? If I find a 6 cyl car how hard is it to convert to v8? This is most critical as it will determine what car to look for.
I read nova resource, and accroding to it all 72's had a 8.5 10 bolt.
I know the older 8.5's used 30 spline, and the newer ones use 33. Other than changing axles is there anything to stop me from putting in a set of 3:73's, and eaton I have laying around for the newer 8.5?
I'm sure any car I find in my price range will require new trim, and misc odds and ends. I've never done an old car so my parts books do me little good. Year one any good? Where else should I look for those pesky little nickel and dime things that kill us all.
Thanks for any help
So where did you guys find your nova? Local adds come up with complete piles or frame off cars out of my price range.
I want to update the car. I have a lt1 (gen2 sbc not 70's vet) that I want to use infront of a t56 or 4l60e if cash is low. Motor mounts, and trans x memebr is a big concern. Does someone make trans members for OD trans? What style are the motor mounts? If I find a 6 cyl car how hard is it to convert to v8? This is most critical as it will determine what car to look for.
I read nova resource, and accroding to it all 72's had a 8.5 10 bolt.
I know the older 8.5's used 30 spline, and the newer ones use 33. Other than changing axles is there anything to stop me from putting in a set of 3:73's, and eaton I have laying around for the newer 8.5?
I'm sure any car I find in my price range will require new trim, and misc odds and ends. I've never done an old car so my parts books do me little good. Year one any good? Where else should I look for those pesky little nickel and dime things that kill us all.
Thanks for any help