my project pics: 1971 Nova

[richs71Nova]

hey guys, here are a few pics of my 71 Nova project. just thought i'd share my toy with you all. enjoy, Rich

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here are my webshots of the car, since i cant figure out how to post the rest on here: http://community.webshots.com/album/552249996gJZeWt

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

there they go!

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[6'9"Witha69]

Looks like a nice project.

[dhardison]

Nice Rich! Keeps us posted on the progress.

[richs71Nova]

i definantly will keep you guys all posted. i'm really looking forward to getting some real work accomplished on the car. hopefully if all goes to plan in the next upcoming weekends i'll be ready to weld in my new floor pans and toe pans. yesterday i removed the windshield and rear glass along with most of the dash, so i'm slowly making some headway. i can't wait till the car starts coming along. by the way Dan, i love your Nova, absolutley gorgeous. have a good one guys, i'll be in touch, Rich

[dhardison]

Thank Rich! :) What are your plans for engine, trans, suspension, etc.?

[richs71Nova]

well, after much deliberation and sleepless nights pondering those questions...hah, i'm pretty sure i'm going in the direction of a 383 stroker mated up with a TH350 or 400 with a reverse valve body and shift kit, i'm still in the air over doing a manual swap.... not sure what route but i'm leaning towards a built auto. to keep to a budget friendly suspension, as much as i'd like to go with a fourlink, it's looking like the DSE 3" drop leafs and an undecided front suspension, although, i really like the stance of your car, so the TVS is looking like a very good possibility. hopefully hotchkiss will get their tubular control arms out for sale soon. and i'll be using the touring classics 4 wheel disc brake conversions, those prices are great compared to other manufacturers kits.

[dhardison]

Sounds like a good plan. You can't go wrong with the Touring-Classics kits. For the price/performance they're hard to beat.

[69bigblock]

Its nice seeing other novas on the board, Keep up the good work...

Bryan