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    1. #1
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      Fesler Built 1970 Nova Project Build With Huge Wheels

      OK so the 1970 Chevy NOVA is starting to be a popular car so I thougth I would share one of our latest builds with all. We are building this car for everyday driving and some track time so its mild but will sit very cool.

      I will post pics of the build as we go but here are some of the products we are using

      GM Performance LS7 engine
      GM Perfromance 4L65E tranny
      Chris Alston's Chassie works full sub frame set up
      Currie 9-inch rear end
      Wilwood 6 Piston brakes
      air ride Technologies air system
      Fesler FS 905 wheels 19X9.5 front & 19X12 rear
      Michelin 285/35ZR19s front & 345/30ZR19 rear

      still deciding on lots of other parts but as you can see this will be one sick NOVA when completed. I will try to update as we move along.

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      Chris Fesler


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      Fesler Built 1970 Nova Project Build With Huge Wheels update

      OK so we tear the car down to nothing and send it out to be meda blasted and than sealed so it cant rust while we do the work on it.

      Cut out any rust and remove the frame rails as we are going to build a custom tub

      We start by fitting the new frame rails into the car so we know where the tubs will go
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      Fesler Built 1970 Nova Project Build With Huge Wheels update

      here we cut the floor out for the frame rails and will have to rebuild it to look factory
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      Fesler Built 1970 Nova Project Build With Huge Wheels update

      here are the tubs almost finished




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      Chris Fesler

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      Fesler Built 1970 Nova Project Build With Huge Wheels update

      OK here are the sub-frame and wheels shots that a few of you have asked me about.

      Chris Alston front clip




      Fesler FS905 wheels 19X9.5 front and 19X12 rear





      Last edited by Fesler built; 05-24-2008 at 01:06 PM.
      Chris Fesler

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      Your right those are huge wheels! It's cool to see another Nova gettin attention. What color is it gonna be?
      Andrew Petty

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      Very cool!

      I love big wheels and I cannot lie..

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      looks good! I love 68-72 Novas and H-1s too whats the deal with the H1 in the background?
      J.T.

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      We are not like most shops we build everything, we built the H1 Alpha in the back ground for a guy and now we are building a hard top for it and Air bagging it so it will ride better, I will post some pics when done but here is what we did so far. http://www.feslerbuilt.com/2006H1Alpha.htm

      Quote Originally Posted by ViperBlue68
      looks good! I love 68-72 Novas and H-1s too whats the deal with the H1 in the background?
      Chris Fesler

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      Quote Originally Posted by Fesler built
      We are not like most shops we build everything, we built the H1 Alpha in the back ground for a guy and now we are building a hard top for it and Air bagging it so it will ride better, I will post some pics when done but here is what we did so far. http://www.feslerbuilt.com/2006H1Alpha.htm
      thats AWESOME!! good job!
      2011 GMC Yukon XL - 24's, buncha Escalade parts
      1972 Chevy C10 - Dropped & Shaved
      1970 Chevelle SS396 - currently in Body-off Resto
      1970 Chevelle - (LSx TT 4x4/SUV Chassis Project)

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by Fesler built
      We are not like most shops we build everything, we built the H1 Alpha in the back ground for a guy and now we are building a hard top for it and Air bagging it so it will ride better, I will post some pics when done but here is what we did so far. http://www.feslerbuilt.com/2006H1Alpha.htm
      badass! I've always thought you did Top Notch work just on muscle cars and trucks.... nice to see you do all types of custom cars I have an H-1 with 22" Welds and always kick myself for not ordereing them with the valvestem on the inside so I coulda kept the CTIS hooked up without seein it...I like the top you made for the bed as well...keep up the great work!
      J.T.

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      Looks Good Fesler
      1973 C10,400sbc, Baer Brakes, 4 link,TOYO tires
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      glad to see novas getting soo much love lately, car looks great! gives me quite a bit of motiviation to really get mine going! hopefully over spring break...
      Colin Russ

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      awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee work

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      what kind of rims are on that blue camaro next to the nova? got any more pictures of it?
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      wow...thats sick for a Nova!!!! Im kinda going for the same approach, however Im doing mine in my garage....Dont have the funds or the tools...but Im doing my best!!!

      Question.....How will you join the outwheel wells to the quarter?
      Im adding a rubber stripe along the edge so you dont hear metal on metal then I will add sealer too....

      what should I do?

      check out my Nova!!!

      http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...ad.php?t=77990

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      The outer wheel wells are welding into place so there is no chance of them moving, drill spot welds about every 2 inches or so where they meet up and weld them, seam seal and its ready for paint. This will make it very strong even better than what you started with.

      Looks like a cool project and remember we all started somewhere so keep it up. These forums are the best place to learn things and meet great people so if you are not sure how to do something or want more ideas just through up a post and everyone will help you out. Good luck

      Quote Originally Posted by elctron02
      wow...thats sick for a Nova!!!! Im kinda going for the same approach, however Im doing mine in my garage....Dont have the funds or the tools...but Im doing my best!!!

      Question.....How will you join the outwheel wells to the quarter?
      Im adding a rubber stripe along the edge so you dont hear metal on metal then I will add sealer too....

      what should I do?

      check out my Nova!!!

      http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...ad.php?t=77990
      Chris Fesler

    18. #18
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      nova

      Chris, This Nova Looks Slick Already! Nice Work.

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      I will post some shots soon, we just dropped in the new LS7 and I must say its a sick set up. We are getting everything ready to send the car to paint.
      Chris Fesler

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      Awesome build

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