View Full Version : What car to build? Nova or Camaro
ssdeuce
04-07-2006, 04:23 AM
I need some advice. I have a 1969 Nova that I bought with the intention of making a pro-touring car. The Nova is very rusted. Floors, quarters, trunk and rocker panels. But the biggie is the rear where the leaf springs bolt to the rear sub-frame. It is very brittle and weak. The whole rear sub-frame will need to be cut out and replaced.
Now I also have a 1992 Camaro 5 speed with a 305. The only thing it needs is a little body work paint, a few dents, etc. The interior is pretty bad but no big deal.
So I ask you guys your opinions. What car would you like to see built? The Camaro I can start on suspension stuff right away along with building a motor. Where the Nova is gonna have to come completely apart and pretty much everything will need to be redone. Thanks for you opinions they matter to me a lot.
CRUSTY69
04-07-2006, 05:50 AM
id go with the nova!!...you mean frame rails?..
ProTeal55
04-07-2006, 05:59 AM
Go with the Nova for sure.
That way you wont be another Camaro with big wheels.....
CRUSTY69
04-07-2006, 06:14 AM
changing the frame rails arnt as hard as you might think...
larknut
04-07-2006, 07:35 AM
I'd say go with the Nova also, but then again I am kind of partial since I am building a '69 as we speak.
6'9"Witha69
04-07-2006, 07:41 AM
Build the Camaro. Enjoy. Then take your time building a truely bada$$ Nova. I have a definite soft spot for Nova's, for make sure it gets the royal treatment. The '92 will make an awesome track/street car
ssdeuce
04-07-2006, 08:31 AM
If I do the Nova it will take some time and $ but would be Kick a$$. I want to do a custom full frame with tube upper and lower A arms rack and pinion steering big brakes bla bla you know. And haven't decided on the rear end. But I do like the Hot Rods to hell rear setup.
trapin
04-07-2006, 09:19 AM
I need some advice. I have a 1969 Nova that I bought with the intention of making a pro-touring car. The Nova is very rusted. Floors, quarters, trunk and rocker panels. But the biggie is the rear where the leaf springs bolt to the rear sub-frame. It is very brittle and weak. The whole rear sub-frame will need to be cut out and replaced.
Now I also have a 1992 Camaro 5 speed with a 305. The only thing it needs is a little body work paint, a few dents, etc. The interior is pretty bad but no big deal.
So I ask you guys your opinions. What car would you like to see built? The Camaro I can start on suspension stuff right away along with building a motor. Where the Nova is gonna have to come completely apart and pretty much everything will need to be redone. Thanks for you opinions they matter to me a lot.
Either one would be a good choice. It just depends on what you're up for. Do you want a big project? Or do you want a smaller project? Only you can determine that. They're both good choices.
If I had to make a choice...I would pick the Nova. I just like older iron.
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