1966 nova SS DSE project UT

[classiccarcustoms]

We’ll time to start working on my nova again.
1966 nova ss from Cali
-DSE mini tubs
-DSE weld in sub frame connectors
-DSE front sub frame with JRI single adjustable coil over
DSE Quadra link 4 link rear suspension JRI single adjustable coil over
DSE front inner fender
DSE narrowed 12 bolt rear end complete 3:50 posi
Vintage AC
Baer 6 piston brakes all 4.
Ricks stainless gas tank
Ring brother billet hood hinges
Dakota digital RTX gauges
Nu-relic power windows
American auto wire car harness
Entropy LS radiator
Newport engineering wiper set up
Auto city classic complete smoke glass kit
Baer remaster brake master cylinder
Bowler clutch master cylinder and billet reservoir
Titon hydronic release bearing
Ram clutch kit with Billet flywheel
Crate LS3 525 hp.
Tremec TKX 5 speed.
Holley L79 classic intake kit.


We will call it project UTAH


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[C Presley]

Going to be a very nice build! Please continue to post pics of "Project Utah".

[jdiesel25]

Would you be interested in selling this car? I’m looking for a 66-67 nova project car

[Jk918]

Nice project and Very nice garage, I have a 67 nova project as well

[classiccarcustoms]

Would you be interested in selling this car? I’m looking for a 66-67 nova project car
Possibly.
No cheap parts here.
Just ordered another 4K worth today.

[jdiesel25]

Understood. I’m looking to build a twin turbo ls. I’d be interested in the car as is or more complete since you have parts on the way etc

[Alwhite00]

Damn I love 66's. The inner fenders are a work of art.

[classiccarcustoms]

Understood. I’m looking to build a twin turbo ls. I’d be interested in the car as is or more complete since you have parts on the way etc

I am going to order motor this week so let me know.

[jdiesel25]

What size rear tire will it fit? What engine combo were you going to run?
Price

[classiccarcustoms]

What size rear tire will it fit? What engine combo were you going to run?
Price

I am going to order crate 495 hp ls3
Holley intake with L79 air cleaner, old school 327- valve covers with oil filler valley pan to look stock.

I didn’t post it for sale. You are welcome to send me an offer.
I just ordered all new glass for the car as well.
I have all the parts needed to re install after paint. Everything new.

I have 17x12 rear wheel with 315 tire on the car right now. Fits great.


I also have a brand new Tremec TKX 5 speed in the box for the car

[jdiesel25]

Ok. Shoot me an idea on price minus engine and trans.

[classiccarcustoms]

I tried to pm you. It says you turned pm off.
So I would rather not go back and fourth in this build thread. Nova wasn’t posted for sale. You asked, make an offer.
Look up parts list. There is over 5-8k in parts not listed Or more.
A junk ss nova roller is 18k all day.
Ask DSE how long before you can get any suspension from them right now.

[jdiesel25]

Ok I’ll try to send you a message

[classiccarcustoms]

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Smoothing the firewall. Leave or weld up trim tag holes?

[thumper877]

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Smoothing the firewall. Leave or weld up trim tag holes?Weld them up :)

[blainemeyer]

You mentioned that the rear wheels are 17x12. Can I ask what size are the fronts, what backspacing front and back and what manufacturer are they ?

[classiccarcustoms]

Rears are made to fit a narrowed rear end, so specific to this car. WheelSmith wheels is were the wheel came from.

[classiccarcustoms]

Weld them up :)

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Welded them up.

Thoughts.
Going to make The LS3 look old school.
Body and complete engine bay will be body color. Le Mans Blue.
Should I paint engine black or 200042orange in color?

[thumper877]

Looks great welded.Definitely orange on the engine block. That will really pop when you open the hood.

[classiccarcustoms]

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Went black this am.
Not sure still if orange or black will look the best in a completely painted body color engine bay

[Motown 454]

Nice!

[classiccarcustoms]

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Gas pedal stand off, master cylinder, clutch master and wiper motor all mocked up today.

[thumper877]

That orange looks awesome

[blainemeyer]

Thanks.

[classiccarcustoms]

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Waiting on L79 valve covers and belt set up.

[thumper877]

Love it !

[classiccarcustoms]

Thank you.
Parts finally coming in.
Orange or chrome valve covers?

Going to bring the spark plug wires out the back and down the valve cover like stock. 🤦*♂️
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[Steve68]

Chrome looks like the Originals Orange looks aftermarket,

[Panoz64]

Looking Good.
Ps. You're kiilin' me (in a good way) with your '69, in the background.

[classiccarcustoms]

Chrome looks like the Originals Orange looks aftermarket,

I am leaning towards chrome.

[thumper877]

Definitely chrome

[classiccarcustoms]

Looking Good.
Ps. You're kiilin' me (in a good way) with your '69, in the background.

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Thanks. I am killing myself. Garage is in need of a clean out.

[Panoz64]

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Thanks. I am killing myself. Garage is in need of a clean out.
Oh Geez, Nice Garage/Shop & Nice Rides!
Didn't mean to drift from the topic at hand: Project Utah.

[classiccarcustoms]

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Wagner belt set up.
Almost ready to install in the nova.

[classiccarcustoms]

8 hours of fitting front sheet metal.
Calling it a day.
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[classiccarcustoms]

Another 5 hours on sheet metal issues.
Finally getting gaps rights. Off, on, off, hammer/dolly-repeat🤪
Now it’s time for billet trunk hinges and trunk gaps.

Hope to fit LS3 this week.

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[classiccarcustoms]

Motor Saturday.
Modify valve covers and plug wires.
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[Martin71RS]

love the engine ( my choice would be the orane valve covers)

[classiccarcustoms]

Long day. Motor is all dressed up and installed.
Finished the DSE mini tubs and got the rear end back under the car. 202066202067202068202069

[thumper877]

That motor looks amazing
Long day. Motor is all dressed up and installed.
Finished the DSE mini tubs and got the rear end back under the car. 202066202067202068202069

[classiccarcustoms]

202195202196headers and starter installed.
I had to buy a Magnum T56.
So I will be selling my new 5 speed.

[classiccarcustoms]

202370202371T56 installed. Now I will raise the driveline tunnel to get best driveline working angels

[Cgault]

Do you have a contact number that you may be reached at to discuss nova?

[Cgault]

Is there a contact number that you can be reached at about the nova?

[classiccarcustoms]

P.M sent

[Cgault]

Not seeing your P.M. not sure what is going on. Can you try again

[classiccarcustoms]

I tried again it says you have turned off receiving private messages you will have to turn it on so that I can send you one

[Cgault]

Don’t see that anything is turned off on my end. Please call 864-699-6997 this is our business phone if you don’t mind.

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Sorry that was the wrong number that I gave to you 864-699-9887. If you don’t mind giving me a call please

[classiccarcustoms]

Been a long battle.
Moved motor back again to be able to fit the Entropy radiator and fans.
All mocked up now.
Magnum T56 installed.
Complete trans tunnel done.
Rear brake installed.
Baer extreme 6s.
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[classiccarcustoms]

203555Front brakes, check.

[andrewb70]

Great progress!

Andrew

[Alwhite00]

That engine looks great in the engine bay.

[na66nova]

I’m digging those tires and rims Are the tires/rims still for sale?

[CoastMotorGroup]

Eric Martin, trying to see how to get a hold of you on that patina C10 truck you posted but this forum won’t let me post a reply or PM you. Can you please text me at 714-785-0864

[vince72]

Great build!!

[CoastMotorGroup]

Eric can you call/text me in the C10 you listed. 714-785-0864

[LSM3]

Do you like the shifter location? I am building a 66 with an lt4 and I am not sure which T56 Magnum to get. It looks like you have the standard magnum not the f body. The fbody places the shifter 3" rearward from the standard magnum. What do you think? Thanks

[steve671]

Great build, any progress on this?