New Rad Rides by Troy Project--'70 Nova [Archive]

stang97

03-28-2007, 01:28 PM

1970cuda

03-28-2007, 02:13 PM

Will it be a nice build or another totally over the top creation?
Can't wait to see Troy's magic!

go-fish

03-28-2007, 03:10 PM

70 or 71. I'm sure more than a few on here is waiting to see a Nove with the Ride's treatment.

stang97

03-28-2007, 03:59 PM

cuda-Its going to be something similar to the caliber of rogans cuda and the fastforwardfastback. Nice paint, guerilla undercoat, big motor and killer suspension.

go-fish- Funny you say that..."70 or 71" We bought a car from pennsyl from this guy that told us the car he was selling was rust free and had no problems. The thing sat for about 9months before troy took it in last week. Ends up, they strip the car down and the guy totally lied to us about it. We had to junk practically the whole body. That car was a '71 and well disguised. Moose found us a car within a day and today we visited the shop and saw the "new" 1970 car. From the looks of that one...it looks like a solid car. The cool part about this car is that no one has really done a killer 70's nova yet...its going to be exciting!

If anyone is looking for some stock nova parts call rad rides..they have our car in pieces over there.

Larry Callahan

03-28-2007, 04:07 PM

Can't wait to see the pictures!

69Nova

03-28-2007, 05:32 PM

The project sounds awsome. Is there going to be a rendering?

NOVA

03-29-2007, 12:42 AM

I knew it was a matter of time before they would to do a 70's Nova! I just wish it would have been mine!

My favorite builder ...... just wish they would update there site more with CURRENT projects, they are still showing build pics of the 66 Chevy which was finished a few months back, nothing on there about the Nova.

syborg tt

03-29-2007, 06:29 AM

I look forward to seeing the progress of the car. Most likely i'll just go out there and take a look

69Nova

03-29-2007, 06:39 AM

I look forward to seeing the progress of the car. Most likely i'll just go out there and take a look

Next time your there grab some pictures please(if its ok with the owners).

silver69

03-29-2007, 08:03 AM

What burb are you located in? Troy does build some nice stuff good luck.
Joe

stang97

03-29-2007, 09:52 AM

69 Nova-
There was a rendering done about a year and a half ago. I dont want to post it up here until the car is done. Reason being it spoils all the fun of watching the car take shape. Besides that..the paint job is going to be totally different from what it shows rendered.

Silver69-Willowbrook area

If anyone is down there and grabs some pictures (Marty) thats fine with us. Ill probably be posting some myself anyway.

ProTeal55

03-29-2007, 10:20 AM

Look forward to seeing a Troy built car at the local shows.

hdesign

03-29-2007, 11:27 AM

Can't wait to see it!

kennyd

03-30-2007, 10:41 AM

syborg tt

03-30-2007, 11:11 AM

i am sure if marty is there photos will be taken!

Brutal - just brutal

PleaseNoSteve

03-30-2007, 11:43 AM

Can't wait to see it. Troy and his boys do some real nice work.

Ralph LoGrasso

03-30-2007, 12:23 PM

Looking forward to the pics.

stang97

04-04-2007, 11:56 AM

Update on the car.

Visited the shop today and the car is completely stripped down. Car had virtually no rust at all. Even in spots where these cars notoriously rusted, it was clean. I will post some picts of what the car looked like originally. Engine arrived earlier this week as well.

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stang97

04-04-2007, 12:17 PM

Heres a few other picts I took while we where at the shop. Rock on!

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evan

04-04-2007, 12:33 PM

:eek: The stuff dreams are made of!

dhardison

04-05-2007, 03:27 AM

Can't wait to see pics of the '70. :seizure:

stang97

04-05-2007, 09:52 PM

Ok so I decided to post an early version of the rendering (no paint)to give all of the Nova guys a taste of this thing. I think everyone else will like it too. I saw the thread started in lateralg on our project but I couldnt post for some reason. Someone post the rendering over there if you like.

This is 3 versions of the front end. The idea my father was going for throughout the car was to make it clean. Lighten up on the chrome and keep it simple (hence the camaro bumpers). I think in the final drawing we eliminated the side mirrors or put smaller ones on there. Of course a lot of ideas are going to be from Troy and we are going to roll with his and the crews thoughts. :headbang:

nbecker

04-06-2007, 06:10 AM

Thats going to be one bad a$$ NOVA.Ilove the cars that come out of there!

83hurstguy

04-06-2007, 06:47 AM

Awesome project! Looking forward to seeing the car when its done, I'm always hitting up the local cruise nights. Visit Troy's every once in a while too, so I'll be sure to check it out. Looks like you will have one wicked ride when done :)

hdesign

04-06-2007, 06:54 AM

Beautiful car! Hmmmm, looks familiar........

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/04/nova1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/04/70nova1-1.jpg

Morgan

04-06-2007, 09:12 AM

Ben,

Your rendering looks great. Are you still planning on being at the Summer Nationals this year? Keep in touch if you are, I will stop by and say hello.

hdesign

04-06-2007, 09:54 AM

Sure thing Morgan, see you there! Winter is taking way too long.

stang97

04-06-2007, 06:13 PM

Hdesign--Nice rendering!

69Nova

04-07-2007, 06:08 AM

Not trying to be offensive or anything. But I'm not sure about the Camaro bumper thing. I kinda think it will look better in person than it does in pictures, but I guess only time will tell.

hdesign

04-07-2007, 01:08 PM

OK Derek, we need to talk. Please PM or call, better yet have Murray Pfaff from Pfaff Design contact me. He'll remember me from the lengthy conversation we had regarding the UNIQUENESS of my design for my 70 Nova at last year's Pro Touring dinner at SEMA.

He has a great eye and an even better memory apparently.

stang97

04-07-2007, 02:21 PM

Ben,
This rendering was done very early on in 2005. The actual "final" design doesnt look at all like yours. Getting rid of the big stock bumpers was our idea that we got from Troys Cuda and we told murray to incorporate that into our design. I wanted to post something up here to show the direction we are taking this car without totally giving it away. More to come.

Thanks for all the complements/suggestions thus far!

NOVA

04-07-2007, 02:50 PM

Stang97, The induction style hood is pretty cool.
Going to be a Fun build to follow for sure! How they doing the suspension? .....

hdesign

04-07-2007, 05:12 PM

PM sent Derek

hdesign

04-08-2007, 06:50 PM

For the record, this is a brief update on the situation some may see is developing here.

Derek and I discussed this issue via PM's to avoid any unnecessary and inappropriate mudslinging that could potentially become a source of flared tempers and regretable comments from anyone.

Here's the deal, I'll try to keep it short:

Derek claims that he and his father were inspired by Joe Rogan's "Sick Fish", that featured a shrunken bumper. He asserts that this idea to apply the same treatment to his 70 Nova came "a year and a half ago". Which is also when he said to have commissioned Murray Pfaff to complete renderings (shown above).

For those of you who have seen the gallery pages of my website or are members of the other G-machine forum that have seen the rendering I completed on my own personal car (also posted above), you may have noticed the mods I am planning on that are strikingly similar in Derek's renderings. Such as: shrunken bumpers, custom lower valences with chin spoiler, air intakes, front fender vent. After months of research of Nova mods, that is the design I came up with that I felt was a significant and unique change to the styling of that body style of Nova. This concept has been publically available since Spring 06. (Regardless of when I actually completed the rendering or conceived the idea. That is purely hearsay.)

As I mentioned previously, I had a conversation with Murray Pfaff at the ProTouring dinner last Nov at SEMA where we looked at my portfolio and discussed the details of my 70 Nova, as shown in the above renderings. There was not only no mention of this ever being done or thought of before, but he commented on how innovative and unique the design was. Had it been mentioned or even hinted, I would have immediately changed my design to retain a significant level of uniqueness. It is difficult for me to believe, with the info and impressions that I have, that it slipped his mind or that he purposely didn't warn me to change my direction. Again, this could all be hearsay.

So, after 39 years of the gen3 Nova's existence, two parties came up with the same mod(s) conceivably within 6 months of each other. It may be hard to believe but stranger things have happened. The only tie breaker would be the first publically viewable rendering of the proposed design. Perhaps someone can find out if this has, in fact, been done before. It will render this argument a moot point. (no pun intended)

After all that, Derek assured me that the renderings he posted (above) were preliminary designs that have gone through some level of evolution that would make undeniably clear distictions between my design and wherever they end up.

Like most people, I am a huge fan of Troy's work and I admire his professionalism. With that said, I have no doubt in my mind that Troy and his incredible team will provide Derek and his dad with a truely unique and killer ride worthy of an enormous amount of praise and envy. LOL. I share the same amount of sincere excitement as everyone else when I say I can't wait to see how it comes out. This will be a great project! Good Luck Derek!:twothumbs

stang97

04-10-2007, 09:05 PM

stang97

04-10-2007, 09:09 PM

Quick update.

Front part of the floors were swiss cheesed a little bit so they were replaced with new metal from... I believe year one. It was only two small sections 12"X12" on the driver and passenger sides. Front clip is enroute and the transmission has been ordered as well. Next week should be more exciting!

Stang97, The induction style hood is pretty cool.
Going to be a Fun build to follow for sure! How they doing the suspension? .....

Yeah the hood is pretty neat as its drawn up. However I dont think it will make it onto the car as shown, we'll see what happens. Im not too sure on the suspension as of now.

NOVA

04-10-2007, 10:00 PM

They will probaly bag it?

stang97

04-10-2007, 10:03 PM

No, I think coilovers.

NOVA

04-10-2007, 10:08 PM

I sure like how the rendering shows it sitting!

MrAngry

04-11-2007, 08:31 AM

The man has some SERIOUS skills...

Deeznuts

04-14-2007, 04:49 PM

I hope its attached

NvrDun71

04-14-2007, 05:22 PM

I hope its attached

Looks like a cool project man, whats the specs on your rim/tire setup

stang97

04-18-2007, 02:39 PM

Update on the project.

Rear axle along with the front subframe have arrived. Mini tubs have been welded and are completly installed. Alot of body stuff has already been done. I asked Jared what he thought of our car versus Joe Rogans Cuda and he said ours was even cleaner than his (rust condition wise). My father and myself spent an hour with Troy and about 45 min with Bob Thrash talking about where we want to go with the rear and front of the car. No final conclusions were made...but Bob is going to do a couple renderings for us to look at next week. By then the rear and front suspensions should be on the car.

The front is pretty easy because everything is already there, you pull it off the pallet and bolt it to the car. Workin on getting some pictures for everyone to check out. Troy is going to fedex me some so I can put them on here. Also we are leaning on 19s in the rear with 345s and a 18" front tire with 275s.

NOVA

04-18-2007, 02:47 PM

What are the plans for the suspension? are they going to do coil overs?
So Bob Thrash does still work with them, does he also work on his own or strictly for Troy?
Cannot wait to see the update photos!

Update on the project.

Rear axle along with the front subframe have arrived. Mini tubs have been welded and are completly installed. Alot of body stuff has already been done. I asked Jared what he thought of our car versus Joe Rogans Cuda and he said ours was even cleaner than his (rust condition wise). My father and myself spent an hour with Troy and about 45 min with Bob Thrash talking about where we want to go with the rear and front of the car. No final conclusions were made...but Bob is going to do a couple renderings for us to look at next week. By then the rear and front suspensions should be on the car.

The front is pretty easy because everything is already there, you pull it off the pallet and bolt it to the car. Workin on getting some pictures for everyone to check out. Troy is going to fedex me some so I can put them on here. Also we are leaning on 19s in the rear with 345s and a 18" front tire with 275s.

stang97

04-18-2007, 03:00 PM

Plans are coilovers. Aparently we have the first (sold to a consumer) front hydroformed Nova subframe from the guys at detroitspeed. This is one amazing piece! Really, really nice looking. Heres a link to it.
http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/subframe.htm

Not sure if bob works solely for troy, on his own or both.

syborg tt

04-19-2007, 05:36 AM

My father and myself spent an hour with Troy and about 45 min with Bob Thrash talking about where we want to go with the rear and front of the car. No final conclusions were made...but Bob is going to do a couple renderings for us to look at next week. By then the rear and front suspensions should be on the car.

Two of the nicest guy's in the Industry.

Have you gone over to Bob's shop yet ??

MrRottnDog

04-19-2007, 09:28 AM

I will have my car at many of the shows in the area this year. Hope to see your car there.

NOVA

04-23-2007, 08:34 PM

Rad's needs to update the pic's on the website! there still showing cars from 2 years ago .......... yawn.

stang97

04-23-2007, 09:36 PM

Have you gone over to Bob's shop yet ??

Yes. Bob took us over there to check it out. Hes working on a paint scheme for a Roush mustang (local guy). Bob is going to do some stuff for us on the front and rear of the nova. Also hes going to do some paint ideas for us to look at.

Rad's needs to update the pic's on the website! there still showing cars from 2 years ago .......... yawn.

I know...they havent changed it for a while. Ill have to ask AL if they plan to update it soon. Im going to see about getting some pictures up here this week, as we are stopping by the shop on weds. Then I think ill start a thread in the "Projects" thread with pics and discripts.

-Derek

stang97

04-23-2007, 09:37 PM

MrRottnDog- Love the car, looks really slick. I can see from your picts that you are very local.

syborg tt

04-24-2007, 05:13 AM

Yes. Bob took us over there to check it out. Hes working on a paint scheme for a Roush mustang (local guy). Bob is going to do some stuff for us on the front and rear of the nova. Also hes going to do some paint ideas for us to look at.

Yep the mustang is pretty nice.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29383&highlight=Bob+Thrash

stang97

04-25-2007, 11:56 AM

Update!

Got a few pictures from today.
Here you can see the floor of the car. Floor is perfect except for the very front of it. This picture shows the floor after Jared welded in a new small panel.
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This is showing how clean this car really was. Here are some parts off of the front of the car.
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One fender had a small patch put on it about 3"X3" and the other one was perfect with zero rust.
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Finally, here is a picture taken down the side of the car. All original panels. You will notice all of the marker lights are shaved off, this is the same on the front fenders. Also the stubs that hold the trim are also removed and filled.
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Baer brakes should be in any time soon and the throttle body came in via ups while we were there today. Still working on the rear suspension (DSE stuff). Enjoy!
-derek

dhardison

04-25-2007, 12:00 PM

VERY nice! Keep 'em coming......

NOVA

05-05-2007, 08:05 PM

Whats the plans for interior? any new photos?
Thanks

stang97

05-06-2007, 07:45 PM

Whats the plans for interior? any new photos?
Thanks

Havent really discussed this part of the project at all. We were thinking about doing a recaro style seat in the front with a short backing to it. As for the rear sear we will go with the bench style. More then likely it will all be black interior with some sort of insert on the seat. No new photos, camera has been acting up. I will tell you that the build is going well.

We stopped by the shop last sunday and had dinner with Jared. He is doing most of the work on the nova. We talked about some stuff related to what he was doing to the suspension. According to him, subframe connectors and engine placement are the next things to be accomplished on the list.

In the beginning we were so ahead of ourselves with everything due to the initial overwhelming excitement for the car. Now that we are back on earth again we are approaching each step of the car as it comes to us. Like Troy said to us in the beginning...we can decide on a paintjob as the car is being built, but our ideas/colors will change 100 times before we get to actually painting the car!
Peace.
-derek

NOVA

05-16-2007, 08:17 PM

Any new updates?

stang97

05-18-2007, 06:33 AM

syborg tt

05-18-2007, 09:55 AM

Not too much new. I guess they are working on smoothing the firewall and finished the trans tunnel. The front of the tunnel needed to be reworked to make room for the 4L80e. After this is done they are going to do some work to the rear and front of the car.
-d

Tranny tunnel was done on Tuesday and Levi was working on cutting off the old firewall which was incrediblly loud.

Jared said that Levi has a way of making any tool he uses louder then it needs to be. It was funny.

ps - the car looks awesome and nope i didn't take any pictures

stang97

05-18-2007, 04:12 PM

QUOTE]Jared said that Levi has a way of making any tool he uses louder then it needs to be. It was funny.[/QUOTE]

I know! I was talkin to Jared and he was using the grinder and it was loud as helL!

NOVA

06-13-2007, 03:16 PM

Time for an update please.

stang97

06-13-2007, 05:16 PM

As of last week the tail lights where being fitted. This proved to be more work than originally thought. The problem is that Novas have a slight curve to them in the back. So you are trying to fit a straight light in a surface that is slightly curved. Rear bumper was also cut up in a bunch of places and refitted. Now its only protruding out of the body line about a 1/2 inch. All of the gapping has just about been complete. Once the rear end is complete the front will be the final part of the body work. The brakes finally arrived as well. They are baer 6 pistons with "rad rides" inscribed on them. They are massive, something like 15" front 14" rear. Check this out.

http://www.radrides.com/home.php

Later!
Derek

syborg tt

06-15-2007, 08:08 AM

just a few pics

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Zr1 Destroyer

06-15-2007, 08:12 AM

:naughty: WoW....that's gonna look cool when completed!!!

Young Gun

06-16-2007, 03:11 PM

im curious what they plan to do with the rest of the bumper, i wanted to do the same thing but i thought it would look akward with so much extra metal hanging down

NOVA

06-17-2007, 06:55 PM

Looking bitchn!

WILWAXU

06-17-2007, 07:01 PM

That's going to be quite a Nova when it's done!

stang97

06-17-2007, 07:50 PM

Thanks for all the good comments. We are approaching 3 months into the build as of the end of this month. I would say theres probably about 6-7 weeks of fabrication left. The tail lights are pretty awesome and theres more work to them then meets the eye!

stang97

06-28-2007, 06:43 PM

Stopped by the shop quickly to see what was up. As you guys saw the bumper and taillights are in. The area below the bumper has been finished up and looks sinister. The gas tank has also been installed. This required a little bit of work since we didn't want the tank to hang low. You really wont be able to see the tank when you look at the car from the rear. Rocker panels have been lengthened and are completed. Also the steering column is installed. After next week it will be onto the front end of things.

Haven't discussed paint at all. I think the tough part is going to be what style of rims we go with. Any ideas on that??

And look what I got while I was there!

http://www.radrides.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Gear&Product_Code=RRCO&Category_Code=B

70TWO NOVA

06-28-2007, 07:44 PM

the car is looking wicked. You guys are gonna have a show stopper when youre done!

NOVA

06-28-2007, 08:53 PM

[quote=stang97]. Rocker panels have been lengthened and are completed.

Hmm that sounds interesting!? ......

I seen Moose at Back to the fifties, he said the Nova was going to be Nice! he was telling me Dan Holighan (fabricator) is no longer there?he had been there a long time and was One of Troy's main fab guys I thought?

Mr.VENGEANCE

06-28-2007, 09:36 PM

sick!

F70t/a

06-28-2007, 11:09 PM

Badass fab work!!

onebad2

06-29-2007, 04:40 AM

Dan the man is now working for DSE...GREAT guy!

NvrDun71

06-29-2007, 07:24 AM

We need Updated pics!!!

mac71ss

06-29-2007, 06:52 PM

We need Updated pics!!!

x's 2

stang97

06-30-2007, 12:06 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7685317@N04/?saved=1

added a couple new ones here. One of the rear and one of the custom fab'd firewall.

Enjoy!
-derek

NOVA

07-04-2007, 08:42 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7685317@N04/?saved=1 One of the rear and.
Enjoy!
-derek

I like the way they have tucked that bumper in, really changes up the look alot.
Sure hope it is going to be @ SEMA this yr!

chopshopcustoms

07-25-2007, 03:40 AM

Hello everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself. My father and I are having a 1970 Nova built by Troy, over at rad rides.
-Derek

Hows your car going? We would all love new pics .... :kiss: Looks like there some nice metal fab going on.

stang97

07-25-2007, 05:20 PM

Here are some picts of the current status. This thing went from restoration to a full out custom. Rear end is complete and they have started on the front. Jarad and Adam are doing most of the fab work. Unbelieveable quality from rad rides.

jc70chevy

07-26-2007, 09:47 AM

great looking car any updates

stang97

07-26-2007, 03:44 PM

great looking car any updates

Not since yesterday. The rear end is done. Now on to the front. We go visit about every two weeks.

NOPANTS-68

07-26-2007, 08:14 PM

wow this car is impressive so far. I think you are dealing with the best builder in the country IMHO.

stang97

07-27-2007, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the comments. Everything is going really well with the car. I my mind Troy and his crew are the best.

stang97

07-27-2007, 05:27 PM

BTW how do the 315s fit?? We were lookin to do 325s in the rear with the minitubs. Will be a close fit.

NRV051

07-29-2007, 11:52 AM

man that thing looks the goods.

Gav

stang97

07-29-2007, 10:03 PM

man that thing looks the goods.

Glad you like it. Thanks for the comment
-d

muthstryker

07-30-2007, 05:36 AM

it does look really good, its almost as if the tail lights and bumber belonged on there.. fab work looks amazing. i really love it so far cant wait to see it finished.

NOVA

08-15-2007, 07:47 PM

Any updates/pics?

stang97

08-19-2007, 12:28 PM

Front end is almost completed already. Most of its work was done behind the scenes to get everything to fit correctly. Fab work on the exhaust has begun. Jared started on the driver side header. Work on it slowed a tad this past week because of the prep work for "blowfish" at the salt. Probably another week or two on the front end. After that I don't know whats next. Pretty much all of the fab work has been completed. A roll bar is still up in the air and a possibility.
-d

stang97

09-06-2007, 09:56 PM

Okay here are 3 pics that I got.
First picture is with the bumper being fitted. What started out as a camaro bumper really cannot be considered one anymore. Its been cut up every which way. Jared is resp. for most of this front end construction. On to the headers, Adam did an excellent job. They have such an incredibly close tolerance to the the frame and the engine. The driver side header just about wraps around the steering shaft. As for the third picture...well you know what a friday night,some beverages and the crew at rad rides leads to. haha..Nova 4 life!

We are visiting the shop right before the joliet, IL goodguys show. Work on a small rollcage has begun and will probably be complete by then. If anyone attends the show be sure to let Troy know about the excitement with this car. It really is a dream for my dad and it shows how bad and sinister our novas can look. This thing is going to look "nasty" in the rearview!

Enjoy! Almost ready for paint!
-derek

lower90xcab

09-07-2007, 05:47 AM

this car is going to be killer when its finished.....i have always loved troy's and his crews work...

Part Time

09-09-2007, 02:25 PM

Can't wait for this one.

a62belair

09-10-2007, 07:13 PM

I LOVE CHICAYNE!!!! Looks like mine, but mine has rust, and skinny tires, and a 6 banger, and 3-on-yhe-treeeeee..... AAAAARRRRGGGG!

stang97

09-19-2007, 08:32 PM

Check out the radrides website. They posted some stuff on the homepage.

www.radrides.com

cheers!
-derek

NOVA

10-01-2007, 09:32 PM

Any chance it will make it to SEMA?
Is Bob coming up with some pretty sinister paint schemes?

stang97

10-01-2007, 09:50 PM

Any chance it will make it to SEMA?
Is Bob coming up with some pretty sinister paint schemes?

It will not be at this years sema. Its not completely fabricated yet. As for paint...we havent talked to bob yet about it. I dont think theres any paint schemes yet.

-derek

BAP

10-02-2007, 04:34 AM

WOW I know you're happy. We can't wait to see the pictures.

stang97

10-14-2007, 08:55 PM

New updates to the rad rides website. Check out the Nova, and the other cars going on!

tsrracing

10-16-2007, 07:16 PM

sweet car love it

SixSpeed454SS

10-31-2007, 03:52 AM

nice project. I've always loved cars from Troy's shop.

a62belair

10-31-2007, 06:45 PM

Chicane is my hero!

stang97

11-03-2007, 03:16 PM

It is a really cool car ain't it!

stang97

11-22-2007, 03:37 PM

Posted on lateral-g as well.

The car is on the ground and looking great. The rims are simply mock ups but used to get the correct tire clearance/backspacing and look. Not too much left on the nova except for some dash finishing touches, exhaust work and finally the engine compartment. Now some pictures! Have a great thanksgiving!
-derek

stang97

11-22-2007, 03:38 PM

...and how about that hood...

dropit69

11-22-2007, 03:46 PM

wow ..unreal looking sweet..i live about 20 mins from his shop next time your down hit me up id love to see it in person..

uwntsumrtII

11-22-2007, 03:55 PM

VERY impressive work!!! Hate to see the price tag on it. i saw a couple things that gave me ideas for my build.

stang97

11-22-2007, 03:57 PM

i live about 20 mins from his shop next time your down hit me up id love to see it in person..

wow 20 mins away and you havent seen it yet in metal??? Just stop over there and check it out..you really gotta see it!
-d

Mr.VENGEANCE

11-22-2007, 05:23 PM

pretty nasty!.. the front doesnt even look like a nova anymore.

and i like the hood..

dropit69

11-22-2007, 05:24 PM

yeah i hate to just stop into there kinda weird ..be better if someone having them build something was there too..i used to visit there back long ago with my buddy that new troy ..im sure he would remeber me but just feel wierd stopping in.

stang97

11-22-2007, 08:02 PM

im sure he would remeber me but just feel wierd stopping in.

Naw...just say you want to check out the nova. Only takes 5 min. You should see it before it makes it into paint.

Pro-touring towncar

11-23-2007, 09:06 PM

Wow that is great looking. I have always loved that generation nova.

Tim

SimplyKC

11-28-2007, 10:02 AM

What is the inspiration for the off-set hood?

70BUICK4DOOR

12-01-2007, 11:11 AM

Thats such a sweet nova,excellant work

syborg tt

12-01-2007, 03:06 PM

saw it today - wow

he exhaust looks incredible, the dash is wicket, the fuel tank is just to cool and the underside of the rear ya know the way back behind the rear tires - that is just too cool

ps - I almost forgot "Rad Cat" is over the top

stang97

12-02-2007, 09:43 PM

What is the inspiration for the off-set hood?

Never been done on a nova before. When you sit in the car its like your looking down a scope with that hood.

saw it today - wow

Doesnt it look sick sitting on the ground. Very menacing from the rear view mirror. Glad you like it marty.:cheers:

-derek

syborg tt

12-03-2007, 04:54 AM

Doesnt it look sick sitting on the ground. Very menacing from the rear view mirror. Glad you like it marty.:cheers:

-derek

Car looks awesome - My Favorite has to be the dash and the rear belly pan. The car is going to be sick.

stang97

12-05-2007, 02:21 PM

Dash picts. This is not the best quality b/c its off my phone. Enjoy!

Project69

12-05-2007, 03:53 PM

That the Racepack thing? Sweet interior. Makes me wanna wander away from the 4th gen style and go custom dash.

syborg tt

12-05-2007, 06:45 PM

here is my picture of my dash

hotrdblder

12-05-2007, 07:18 PM

here is my picture of my dash
killer marty

derekf

12-06-2007, 05:10 AM

Awesome. Just awesome. Seriously digging the trunk treatment and the bumpers; the offset hood thing is pretty damn cool too. More pics, please (I've looked at the pics on the Rad Rides site and I want more).

stang97

12-06-2007, 11:11 AM

More pics, please (I've looked at the pics on the Rad Rides site and I want more)

Haha..yeah I try to post pics when i get them. Ill see what I can do, we just got a new cd from Troy with some pics on it. If you go to the projects page youll also see that they finished the 63 corvette.

-Derek

stang97

12-10-2007, 09:03 PM

derekf-thanks for the comments. Glad you are enjoying the build as much as my dad and I are. Heres some more picts of the belly pan. :bananna2:-derek

cmraman

12-11-2007, 07:10 PM

Hey stang97, I frequent Troy's shop. In fact I'm going this week. I am a freelance photog for some of the Primedia mags and would love to get it into one of them. I've mentioned it to Troy and seems to be on board. I recently shot the Hurricayne for PHR and did the posters of the 40 ford they just completed. I love nova's and yours is looking really good. I am really looking forward to seeing the completed car. When is the project finish date?

stang97

12-11-2007, 10:16 PM

When is the project finish date

Looking at sometime around april/may i think. Though im not 100% sure on that. I know we wanted it for the summer months here in chicago. What you said sounds cool. I saw the picts of Hurricane and the 40 ford posters. Both looked great! Whatever Troy decides is fine.

cmraman

12-12-2007, 05:58 PM

Do you mind if I post some pics? I'm going to the shop to see Troy on another matter.

TonyL

12-12-2007, 06:04 PM

with a name like cmraman, I sure hope you bring some pics back with you!

dropit69

12-12-2007, 06:28 PM

im real local to his shop so if you ever want pics just let me know can go get them if thats cool with troy..
Cmraman..if you ever need a hand with a shoot id love to help out..im only a few towns from his shop..

stang97

12-12-2007, 06:42 PM

Do you mind if I post some pics? I'm going to the shop to see Troy on another matter.

Go right ahead. Get some good ones.

On another note. Tracy Weaver will be doing the interior. We have heard great things about him and can't wait to work with him on the interior. Troy has some really awesome ideas for the interior.

cmraman

12-12-2007, 06:45 PM

Go right ahead. Get some good ones.

On another note. Tracy Weaver will be doing the interior. We have heard great things about him and can't wait to work with him on the interior. Troy has some really awesome ideas for the interior.

GREAT! I can't wait. I Love those cars and I'm really stoked to see what Troy turns out on this one.

Young Gun

12-12-2007, 07:29 PM

looks great...i had the same idea for the front on my 70...now ive got a bit wilder of an idea to go with it...looks awsome!!! keep up the updates!!!

cmraman

12-13-2007, 07:58 PM

Sorry I don't have more pics, but I'm suffering with a broken foot getting these was a challenge on crutches, and there was alot of activity on the car today. They were working on the placement of the supercharger and the induction. The car looks killer and Troy has posted pics on the project page on the ground and the stance is awesome. Here is a few pics from today, but again, not many. I just didn't want to get in the way.

syborg tt

12-13-2007, 08:41 PM

Nice pics

cmraman

12-13-2007, 09:01 PM

Thanks Marty.

stang97

12-13-2007, 09:05 PM

The car looks killer and Troy has posted pics on the project page on the ground and the stance is awesome

Thanks for those compliments. When he had it on the ground we all took turns sitting in it with some old seat they had layin around. That was pretty cool.
Good pics...it looks like adam is getting the dash vents put in. I dont know if you managed to take a peek under the car but its alll business under there.

cmraman

12-14-2007, 07:52 AM

Good pics...it looks like adam is getting the dash vents put in. I dont know if you managed to take a peek under the car but its alll business under there.

No I didn't get under the car. Jared was under it working on it and there was a lot of activity around the car. Plus walking around on crutches made it very difficult to maneuver around the shop. I am really working on one of my editors to feature the car. I'll keep you posted on this.

stang97

12-16-2007, 06:13 PM

I am really working on one of my editors to feature the car. I'll keep you posted on this.

Sounds good.

protour73

12-28-2007, 07:18 AM

Hi Derek..............I'm out in Plainfield
I've always wanted to visit Troy's shop, since it is so close to us here in suburban Chicago. Can't to see you and the car in person and actually meet. I am about 3/4's of the way done on my own Protouring build on a 73 Camaro.

I just went through this thread today for the first time....that is a dream build, that you and your Dad have going there.....especially having the work done by Troy's shop. It has been fun watching the metamorphasis of this Nova.......the attention to detail is just mind-boggling.

Scott

stang97

12-28-2007, 11:58 AM

It has been fun watching the metamorphasis of this Nova.......the attention to detail is just mind-boggling

Scott
Thanks for the compliments.

Any pictures of yours?? When are you going to get it completed?
-d

buickfunnycar.com

12-28-2007, 01:53 PM

Scott
Thanks for the compliments.

Any pictures of yours?? When are you going to get it completed?
-d

He's never getting that thing done.

nbl Scottie...now get off the computer and get 'er done!

Sweet Nova man,been following it since the beginning.Will be a world-class one-off...that's for certain.

protour73

12-31-2007, 06:12 AM

He's never getting that thing done.

nbl Scottie...now get off the computer and get 'er done!

Sweet Nova man,been following it since the beginning.Will be a world-class one-off...that's for certain.

John.....don't you have some wheels to swap out on your car(s)? :smoke:

stang97

12-31-2007, 10:19 AM

Sweet Nova man,been following it since the beginning.Will be a world-class one-off...that's for certain.

Your stuffs pretty nice too.

Car should be off to the body shop thisweek or next.

Vettebob1

12-31-2007, 04:43 PM

Strang97..

What kind of Vette was Troy building? Kind of caught a portion of it in one of your pics.

Bob
(also live in your area)

stang97

01-01-2008, 08:05 AM

What kind of Vette was Troy building? Kind of caught a portion of it in one of your pics.

Bob
(also live in your area)

Bob
63 split window, If you visit here youll see build pics on it. Real nice car.

http://www.radrides.com/proj.htm

dropit69

01-01-2008, 11:02 AM

heres a pic of the vette from well over year ago at the unveiling of Poteets cuda..looked awesome in person ..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/638087364-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=87364)

oestek

01-05-2008, 04:44 PM

We visited Rad Rides by Troy the other day to shoot a quick interview on the 1970 Nova project... it's going to be killer!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/475/97/

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

CRCRFT78

01-05-2008, 05:13 PM

Now I really can't wait to see this when its finished. I just wish I was around some of the purists when they get a load of this Nova and S*** their pants.:cheers: :cool:

stang97

01-06-2008, 09:55 AM

Now I really can't wait to see this when its finished. I just wish I was around some of the purists when they get a load of this Nova and S*** their pants.:cheers: :cool:

lol, for sure! The whole supercharger setup is a little baffling. Its one of those things where you wont understand the setup until its done.

-d

oestek

01-06-2008, 10:22 AM

lol, for sure! The whole supercharger setup is a little baffling. Its one of those things where you wont understand the setup until its done.

-d

The blower setup is similar to alot of street legal race cars... in those, you force the air back into the car to an ice / water filled intercooler where the passenger seat usually lives or in the trunk, then plumb the charge back through the cowl into the throttle body. It's going to be pretty trick looking.

stang97

01-06-2008, 10:28 AM

The blower setup is similar to alot of street legal race cars... in those, you force the air back into the car to an ice / water filled intercooler where the passenger seat usually lives or in the trunk, then plumb the charge back through the cowl into the throttle body. It's going to be pretty trick looking.

Thanks for that info.

Chevrolaine

01-06-2008, 04:56 PM

Wow, I'm stunned by the work those guys do!

Have you given Troy full control over the build ideas or did you have any input as far as some of them? Always been interested in how that works being that it's your money but his name on the car.

Congrats on an "outside the box" Nova that will probably never be equalled! I'm about as excited as a fox in a henhouse to see this thing done!
And that hood......!!:twothumbs:seizure:

oestek

01-06-2008, 07:00 PM

Thanks for that info.

No problem... I can see how it's a little hard to visualize, but it's been a proven concept... and it will work awesome! Troy mentioned the YearOne event.. is it possible the car will make it there?

stang97

01-06-2008, 09:14 PM

Have you given Troy full control over the build ideas or did you have any input as far as some of them? Always been interested in how that works being that it's your money but his name on the car.

We started out with an idea of where we wanted to go with the project but over time you find yourself adding more cool stuff to do to the car.

The only basic overall design element we came up with was that we wanted a car that had a spooky look to it. Something that looked menacing, nasty, sinister...whatever you would want to call it. It had to be functional so that we could drive it hard if needbe. Color is also something we wanted to pick from the beginning. As mentioned in the v8tv video, my dad had one of these 70 novas when he was 20 and his was the charcoal grey. So the car has to be some sort of dark charcoal with a thrash inspired twist to it.

Bob Thrash is the design guy at radrides but its a team effort where everyone has some input. We went with Troy because we like the way he builds his cars. I think thats the best way to do it. Pick some builders, check out how they think a car should go together and go with the one that vibes the best with your ideas.

Troy mentioned the YearOne event.. is it possible the car will make it there?
I would say thats a possibility, he told my dad he wanted it completed by may.

Mr.VENGEANCE

01-07-2008, 05:12 AM

man i hope they dont ghey 2 tone it..

that car is destined for bad assness...

Young Gun

01-07-2008, 06:38 PM

i havent heard any of the negative feedback about the cowl...personally i like it

stang97

01-08-2008, 03:25 PM

i havent heard any of the negative feedback about the cowl...personally i like it

Glad you enjoy it. Hows the work coming on yours? Decide on a chassis setup yet?
-d

SBNova

01-10-2008, 07:32 AM

Looks awesome....

SixSpeed454SS

01-10-2008, 03:06 PM

It's cool how Troy is way into these builds. It's also great to see some more description about the build. Pics are great, but his explanation of the car is top notch.

Awesome car!

stang97

01-26-2008, 09:53 AM

Hey everyone. Radrides has added a few new pictures to their website of notorious and the supercharger and exhaust setup,check them out. They also have some stuff showing all the new renovations they are doing to the shop. Thanks for looking!
-derek

cmraman

01-26-2008, 03:47 PM

Derek,

Here's a few shots from yesterday. Levi told me the car is going to bodyshop on Monday...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/2221120201_6458068447-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/2221110505_520cfb9496-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/2221901770_ac28ce46a9-1.jpg

This is not the Nova, but it was freakn' cool. I have been hanging around the shop for a couple of years and first saw this on their site, 3 years ago...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/2221910496_81e183936c-1.jpg

Ivan

01-30-2008, 07:15 PM

I always wondered, how do they have the cars in bare metal and not have it form some kind of surface rust?

cmraman

01-30-2008, 08:58 PM

I always wondered, how do they have the cars in bare metal and not have it form some kind of surface rust?

I asked the guys at the shop the same question. They will sometimes use a thin layer of oil and use a pad across the surface, but the building is climate controlled which reduces the chances of surface rust.

stang97

01-30-2008, 09:51 PM

Zking427

02-04-2008, 10:01 PM

hotrdblder

02-05-2008, 05:58 AM

badass is right, killer

protour73

02-05-2008, 06:33 AM

For my protouring friends.
Great picts. When you look through the grill and see that procharger it just looks absolutely mean. Levi's the man for the job on that setup. Did an incredible job on it. The core support/supercharger cover he built is gorgeous.
We also have a color for the car, it is spot on and looks spooky. They painted a small panel for us to check out and the color change in certain lighting is amazing. A dark charcoal will be used. I know i keep saying this but this time its a reality...body shop any day now.

peace
-d

D.........I went back on Troy's site and looked at all the pics of the Nova, so far..........speachless, absolutely speachless, the one-off fabrication work is just magical. The exhaust, the hood, the dash, etc.etc. Can't wait to see it in person, I'm glad you live close!!!

Scott

stang97

02-05-2008, 02:23 PM

This is the most bad a** Nova ever created! :cool: I can't wait until it's done. I am only 18 and about to start a Pro-Touring project on my '69 Nova. It will be my first project and i hope it turns out a tenth as cool as your car will turn out. That roll cage set up is awesome and i hope to have something similar in my car. Great car and hope to see it in person in the near future.

Right on Zack..hope to see the progress of yours on here.

badass is right, killer

thanks!

D.........I went back on Troy's site and looked at all the pics of the Nova, so far..........speachless, absolutely speachless, the one-off fabrication work is just magical. The exhaust, the hood, the dash, etc.etc. Can't wait to see it in person, I'm glad you live close!!!

Glad you like it Scott....now the real fun begins and the magic happens as they bodywork and paint it. Its only going to get better from here. You ought to check the car out at the shop sometime, since your local.

Young Gun

02-05-2008, 03:08 PM

next time you get a chance to get down to the shop can you ask how long it took to fab the cage? im looking to build something similar to that for my 70 and I want some idea of how long it should take!

protour73

02-06-2008, 06:30 AM

Glad you like it Scott....now the real fun begins and the magic happens as they bodywork and paint it. Its only going to get better from here. You ought to check the car out at the shop sometime, since your local.

might be worth a sick day, since they are M-F only...........how much longer on the build? have they given you a finish date?

stang97

02-06-2008, 09:26 AM

syborg tt

02-06-2008, 09:39 AM

We are visiting today because the car is sitting on the ground with everything completed. The car is going to the body shop later today or tommorrow. The finish date is going to be around may. I would say that you should visit sometime in march after it comes back from the paint shop.

So have you looked outside today - didn't you notice that wet stuff falling from the Sky.

protour73

02-06-2008, 12:03 PM

We are visiting today because the car is sitting on the ground with everything completed. The car is going to the body shop later today or tommorrow. The finish date is going to be around may. I would say that you should visit sometime in march after it comes back from the paint shop.

Perfect......my wife is a school teacher and I took a day off for Spring Break at the end of March!!

thanks for the reminder Marty.......I HATE WINTER!!!!!!!!!:banghead:

stang97

02-06-2008, 09:44 PM

So have you looked outside today - didn't you notice that wet stuff falling from the Sky.

The sky is always a little brighter and the temps a little warmer in Manteno! haha...you think some snow is going to stop us?? Actually wasnt too bad out there. We got to the shop at around 5 and hung around as they finished up some last min items. Had some beers with troy and company bs-ing about all the fantastic noises that motor is going to make procharger and all...6hrs later and we're back home.

stang97

02-06-2008, 09:45 PM

Perfect......my wife is a school teacher and I took a day off for Spring Break at the end of March!!

thanks for the reminder Marty.......I HATE WINTER!!!!!!!!!:banghead:

You have set your day to visit then! Ditto on the crappy winter weather.

protour73

02-07-2008, 06:59 AM

The sky is always a little brighter and the temps a little warmer in Manteno! haha...you think some snow is going to stop us?? Actually wasnt too bad out there. We got to the shop at around 5 and hung around as they finished up some last min items. Had some beers with troy and company bs-ing about all the fantastic noises that motor is going to make procharger and all...6hrs later and we're back home.

it took you 6hrs to get back home? winter wonderland...BAH!!

found out that there is a guy here at work, that lives a block from Troy's shop.

Beers with Troy and the boyz.....for a car guy, that's like partying with a rockstar:naughty:

WEAVER

02-07-2008, 10:44 AM

The party is at the house in the summer,now that's a good time.

stang97

02-07-2008, 08:05 PM

it took you 6hrs to get back home? winter wonderland...BAH!!

1hr there...1hr back 4hrs BSing...drinkin and having pizza admiring the car. The shop is looking incredible as well. Lot of remodeling

stang97

02-17-2008, 07:56 PM

Check it out. Pics from a photoshoot last week. Enjoy!
-derek

PleaseNoSteve

02-18-2008, 10:30 AM

It looks way too good for me! I can't even stand it.

Mr.VENGEANCE

02-18-2008, 10:39 AM

that thing is sick!!!

WideLowandFast

02-18-2008, 11:30 AM

Wow... That Nova is absolutely nasty, sick, badass... I'm currently building a '74 Nova Hatchback. I was never really into the body style. But after following your Nova's build, it's changing my mind.

protour73

02-18-2008, 12:02 PM

..............speechless..................car art in it's purest form

Chevrolaine

02-18-2008, 04:27 PM

Gawd!!:jawdrop: Is this in paint jail yet?

elctron02

02-21-2008, 08:20 PM

Does anybody know the tire size for both front/back

Derek???

Check it out. Pics from a photoshoot last week. Enjoy!
-derek

syborg tt

02-21-2008, 08:22 PM

from memory the rear is a 295 45 18

stang97

02-21-2008, 09:27 PM

from memory the rear is a 295 45 18

sounds correct. As for the front i think its about a 245 40 18 But im only sure about it being an 18" tire. Btw..according to the guys at the shop the rear tires on this car are very rare. I guess its a tough size to get in an 18"

-derek

stang97

02-21-2008, 09:37 PM

Heres a nice one taken at the shop...i just couldnt resist not posting it! Looks soo good from this angle.

Mr.VENGEANCE

02-21-2008, 10:39 PM

please please pleeease tell me they arent going to do some boo boo 2 tone..

PleaseNoSteve

02-22-2008, 04:33 AM

No More 2 Tone!

va72mlibu

02-22-2008, 07:42 AM

please please pleeease tell me they arent going to do some boo boo 2 tone..

You must be thirsty, Vengeance. Try some of this:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

syborg tt

02-22-2008, 07:45 AM

Some cars look boring with just one color. I think this is a car that could go either way.

personally i like two tones.

stang97

02-22-2008, 09:36 PM

please please pleeease tell me they arent going to do some boo boo 2 tone..

No More 2 Tone!

haha..how bout a purple and yellow two tone??? That sounds perfect. I promise if we do a two tone it will be tasteful. The only two-tone that really doesnt appeal to me, that Troy has ever done is the corvette "split second" but the owner insisted on the purple color! Everything else looks pretty awesome coming out of there.

syborg tt

02-23-2008, 04:13 AM

hey i like purple - a lot

stang97

02-23-2008, 08:42 AM

hey i like purple - a lot

me too..i was serious.haha

btw..we had some tamales at our favorite food joint, they got a new sign out front too!

bigvegan

02-23-2008, 09:11 AM

That metalwork looks so good you ought to clear coat the bare steel with maybe a cool pinstripe to break things up.

6fastback7

02-23-2008, 02:16 PM

syborg tt

02-23-2008, 07:44 PM

btw..we had some tamales at our favorite food joint, they got a new sign out front too!

Had 3 tamales today -- I just wish I could have the refried beans. Seems my cholesterol is a little high and the Docs say I should eat a little better.

stang97

02-24-2008, 12:31 AM

i have a question...maybe the pics are decieving but is the supercharger bracket mounted directly to the chassis? it looks like there is some sort of flexable mount in pic 109 in the build pics.
Anyways cool car..ive been following Troys builds for quite some time...and had the chance to see a few in person but pictures never seem to do them any justice.
Do you plan on having it in Columbus at GGuys? i been considering taking the trip down to the show from Canada and would be awesome if i got to see the final project in person. Hopefully you will be competing against the Ringbrothers Camaro if i make it there!

Supercharger bracket is directly welded to the frame with the throttle in the fender. It is going to be at columbus and either myself or my dad are going to show up to watch it do its thing around the autocross. I am interested to see all of the other cars run the track, esp the ringbros car. It will be fun times for sure.

stang97

02-24-2008, 12:37 AM

That metalwork looks so good you ought to clear coat the bare steel with maybe a cool pinstripe to break things up.

I agree it could work! Clear it and pinstripe it.

Had 3 tamales today -- I just wish I could have the refried beans Seems my cholesterol is a little high and the Docs say I should eat a little better.

Your doctor obviously hasnt been to that place before. I had the beans on wed and they are awesome.

Mr.VENGEANCE

02-24-2008, 02:52 AM

i like the way you changed up your post to be "witty"

hahahahah

jk.. nah i dont hate 2 tone.. it just seems that this car would suit its style better with a clean color to show the work.

feel me?

You must be thirsty, Vengeance. Try some of this:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

va72mlibu

02-24-2008, 07:25 AM

That's alright Vengeance, I've already got proof that deep down, you really love two-tone paint schemes. See post #4

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27413&highlight=full+ride+garage
:enguard:

Mr.VENGEANCE

02-24-2008, 09:35 AM

hahahaha!

stand up and hold the 2 tone flag HIGH!

nah man, like i said.. i like 2 tone.. its awesome on SOME cars..
but on this perticular car id say "go solid"

besides.. if you asked me how i felt about the 2 tone on YOUR car.. id say i like the combo and how it came out...

va72mlibu

02-24-2008, 12:38 PM

Now that I've saved two-tone's rep...I also think the Nova should be solid colored.

And now back to your regularly scheduled thread...

syborg tt

02-24-2008, 05:47 PM

I heard they were going to paint it .........

stang97

03-01-2008, 08:14 AM

Its in the body shop and making quick progress.

22142

22143

syborg tt

03-01-2008, 03:14 PM

Its in the body shop and making quick progress.

it looks a lot different now - wait till you see it

kev1972

03-02-2008, 11:19 AM

kev1972

03-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Hello everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself. My father and I are having a 1970 Nova built by Troy, over at rad rides. I have already talked to a few of you on here and everyone seems pretty nice on this forum. We look forward to working with Troy and get ready to see our build up of a car my dad had when he was in his 20s.

I might post some stuff up here (picts etc) but I think Troy is going to have stuff on his website of the build.

Any guys from chicago...you WILL see this car on the road and at the local car shows (downers grove, lemont etc). These machines were ment to be driven! More to come!
-DerekSee your nova on v8tv.check out steve stroupes camaro inspired nova built a few months ago.Troy is the best detailed builder out there.I hear you need 100 to 150 to spark his interest.I also hear he dont take small jobs.I like schwartz in crystal lake IL.He's a down to earth guy.I dont know him,but ive talked to him on the phone.Im going with him for my build power tour 09 or 10 1979 malibu wagon.

stang97

03-02-2008, 12:44 PM

it looks a lot different now - wait till you see it

Cant wait!

I dont really know much about how they decide what cars to build and not build. I have seen the strope nova which is more of a stocker but still pretty cool. Ours is more of a protouring car. Big motor, big blower, killer suspension etc. As for attention to detail you cant beat radrides work.

Its best to visit the shop you are looking into for your build. I have heard good things of schwartz but do not actually know him or have ever been to their shop. Project sounds cool, what are your plans for it? Big motor, suspension???

See your nova on v8tv.check out steve stroupes camaro inspired nova built a few months ago.Troy is the best detailed builder out there.I hear you need 100 to 150 to spark his interest.I also hear he dont take small jobs.I like schwartz in crystal lake IL.He's a down to earth guy.I dont know him,but ive talked to him on the phone.Im going with him for my build power tour 09 or 10 1979 malibu wagon.

king427

03-02-2008, 12:51 PM

Sweet ride!! can't wait to see it.

Young Gun

03-02-2008, 01:42 PM

See your nova on v8tv.check out steve stroupes camaro inspired nova built a few months ago.Troy is the best detailed builder out there.I hear you need 100 to 150 to spark his interest.I also hear he dont take small jobs.I like schwartz in crystal lake IL.He's a down to earth guy.I dont know him,but ive talked to him on the phone.Im going with him for my build power tour 09 or 10 1979 malibu wagon.

english grammar please...:pat:

kev1972

03-03-2008, 04:28 PM

Cant wait!

I dont really know much about how they decide what cars to build and not build. I have seen the strope nova which is more of a stocker but still pretty cool. Ours is more of a protouring car. Big motor, big blower, killer suspension etc. As for attention to detail you cant beat radrides work.

Its best to visit the shop you are looking into for your build. I have heard good things of schwartz but do not actually know him or have ever been to their shop. Project sounds cool, what are your plans for it? Big motor, suspension???My plan is an Ls1 motor stickshift functional a/c wheel vintiques rallye wheels 17x7 18x10 otherwise stock looking big 13inch brakes tubular control arms

stang97

03-12-2008, 09:32 PM

Car will be in primer by Friday. It is looking spectacular. Im going out a limb here and guessing it will be painted by the end of march. On a side note...the roof needed ZERO filler. It was perfect as is. Big props the the guys at the bodyshop...they do an awesome job!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/04/thumbsup-1.gif

-Derek

stock looking big 13inch brakes tubular control arms
Very nice

Chevrolaine

03-13-2008, 05:33 PM

waiting, waiting, waiting!:cool:

syborg tt

03-14-2008, 05:45 AM

i'm heading out there tommorow to meet with Tracy. Maybe i'll snap a few pictures

stang97

04-01-2008, 01:08 PM

The nova has completed the body work. It was shot with primer last week and currently is in sealer. The sealer is a green color and "green is good", because the next step is paint! I have one picture of the car in primer but its really not worth putting up b/c its just the front fender. Things are going to go fast from this point... so keep watchin!

-derek

syborg tt

04-01-2008, 01:19 PM

syborg tt

04-01-2008, 01:19 PM

opps

dropit69

04-01-2008, 01:27 PM

whos doing the paint?..does Troy do it in house now or local shop?..next time some one is going there hit me up i wanna go being im only 2 towns away..

stang97

04-01-2008, 01:39 PM

does Troy do it in house now or local shop?

In house.

Chevrolaine

04-01-2008, 03:04 PM

God, I thought you died or something, it's been so long since an update!:drive2:
Can't wait!

stang97

04-01-2008, 04:33 PM

ohh no im still here! Lurking!

protour73

04-02-2008, 10:45 AM

ohh no im still here! Lurking!

sorry to say Derek.............but that color is horrible!!....................:eek: J/K

so...............you are getting VERY close.........more pics man!!

vp23271

04-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Looks like your 1 step closer! I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep us posted.

Young Gun

04-02-2008, 03:55 PM

progress looks good on the site...what color did yall decide on?

stang97

04-02-2008, 06:00 PM

progress looks good on the site...what color did yall decide on?

sorry to say Derek.............but that color is horrible!!....................:eek: J/K

The orange tiger stripe look is in aint it?? haha yeah primer is pretty ugly. Its a couple shades of charcoal gray...Im not really sure myself. I guess we'll see when its painted. Any day now.

stang97

04-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Protour---whats the story on yours??? any progress? We need a cruising partner!

camaro608

04-02-2008, 06:59 PM

what size rear tire are you running?

stang97

04-03-2008, 12:46 PM

what size rear tire are you running?

its a 295mm wide tire 18" tall
I am not sure on the series...but i think its about a 45series. You can see the tire has more meat to it, instead of running a rubber band on the rim.

protour73

04-03-2008, 12:56 PM

Protour---whats the story on yours??? any progress? We need a cruising partner!

Derek, check out the Project Updates, I've posted some (dark) pics recently................:jump:

colt zantop

04-03-2008, 01:18 PM

man this car is gonna be killer when its done!

Chevrolaine

04-03-2008, 03:19 PM

Its a couple shades of charcoal gray...

Hmmm, 2-tone then huh?:drool:

stang97

04-04-2008, 07:29 PM

Got some more pics for everyone, the fender shot wasnt enough. Check out radrides.com, they have more up there too! Enjoy!
-d

Satatic

04-04-2008, 08:02 PM

Safari camo, clear it and start the trend.

Mr.VENGEANCE

04-04-2008, 08:03 PM

Wood grain..

stang97

04-27-2008, 03:22 PM

No longer safari orange. Now its completely in sealer. Wet sanding is going on now and it should be painted the first week in may. Once that happens its going to go quick! The motor, subframe, suspension, is painted already and assembled.

Quick pic..

Mr.VENGEANCE

04-27-2008, 08:24 PM

whats that a nickeled bumper?

PleaseNoSteve

04-28-2008, 04:12 AM

I was thinking the same thing?!?!?!?

70LS1NOVA

04-28-2008, 06:02 AM

I'm guessing that's a thin plastic film to protect the chrome.

Chevrolaine

04-28-2008, 10:14 AM

:cool: Can't wait!

1968CamaroSS_Sam

04-28-2008, 11:43 AM

That thing is going to be pretty sweet. Only thing I am not sure on is the offset hood scoop. But, I guess he is more successful than I am so, he probably knows a thing or two more than me.

MrQuick

04-28-2008, 07:51 PM

whats that a nickeled bumper? thats the layer before the chrome is put on. Final check before it gets chromed. looks great,

protour73

04-29-2008, 05:37 AM

I'm sorry Derek............but it's just too damn perfect....:naughty:

syborg tt

04-29-2008, 06:12 AM

I took a bunch of pics of it last night. Hopefully Derrick will post a few.

Young Gun

05-01-2008, 05:09 PM

the rad rides sight is not working for me for some reason...i wanna see an update!!!

stang97

05-03-2008, 07:51 AM

Heres a quick shot of the subframe. Gives you a little idea of color. Also they cleaned up all of the welds on the DSE piece and smoothed it out in places. It looked good as is but they made it even nicer. Also we needed to get different springs because the originals were for a small block. The new ones are 2 inches longer and have a higher spring rate.

The car is still being sanded in sealer. Currently the firewall, interior and roll cage are painted. They also have sprayed the underside of the car with the speedliner for protection from debris. Adam and Jared told me that the rest would be painted this week, probably on weds or thurs.
-Derek :headbang: