72 Nova "bout time"

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Figured I better start my project thread. My car is a 72 Nova. I recently bought the California car with a stock 350/350, 12 bolt rear with Eaton posi, Corvette drilled and slotted brakes, QA1 adjustable coil overs and Wilwood proportioning valve. The only real rust that I could find is around the trunk seal. I decided I would spend some money on a few areas to help the car perform and might do some body restoration during the winter or something. This way I can hopefully get the car back on the road and hit the track for a bit. I took the stock 350 out and I’m in the process of putting in a 512hp 350 I already had in my project S10. I ordered a complete automatic to Tremec 6 speed conversion kit from American Powertrain. I am also tearing out all of the wiring and have started putting in a Painless wiring kit. I got a set of Corbeau LG1 seats with 4 point harnesses to hold me in place during the racing I plan on doing. I should be getting my Rick’s stainless tank anytime now as well. I plan on documenting all the mods I do with a ton of pics but won’t bore you with pics of stuff you all already know how to do (like taking out a motor!)




Out with the old. I’m surprised the car didn’t overheat from lack of water flow when I drove it back home after buying it.


These are my Hedman headers (part 66003) I picked up for my Brodix angle plug heads. I had to put some dents still to get them to fit unfortunately. Got them bolted up and put in the motor.


Getting the front interior out of the way so I can cut up the trans tunnel for the new 6 speed. I’m pretty sure the car was originally had a bench seat because of the seat bolt holes and the seatbelts in the middle. One of the previous owners put the front buckets in but on the wrong sides so they were lop sided and the release was on the inside instead of the outside. Their fix was to add some spacers instead of just putting the seats on the correct sides. I will take a wire wheel to the floor to help clean it up a bit. I will probably just buy some new carpet atleast for the front.




I noticed the drive shaft was not on the pallet with my trans so I will call this week and see if I have to call them with the measurements or if it was a mistake. The kit comes with it and I figured they would already have the measurements for a Nova but maybe not. I also have not seen a rubber boot for the shifter so will check on that.
I will take lots of pics of the assembly and install of the trans, wiring and fuel system. Let me know if someone needs clarification or more pics. I appreciate all feedback, good or bad.