Update on the budget street fighter '63 Nova

[slow4dr]

I've got about 80 hours into this lip now and I'm still not finished filling in some low spots or priming it.

Sorry about some of the blurry pics(camera battery was dieing that day)

I took some 18 gauge 304 stainless and made four pieces, two for the front and one for each side. I left some gaps on the side pieces so I could round the edges to match the bumper. I'll lay the fiberglass on real thick so it can with stand a lot of abuse.

I rolled the edge to give me a surface to attach to the lower portion of the bumper.
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Getting everything centered before throwing some rivets to hold it in place.
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I ended up using bolts because the rivets I had were to long.
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Basic overview before the fiberglass begins
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[slow4dr]

*adding some bracing
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& the messy part begins.
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My brother drawing in the air inlet design
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*taped off the area he drew and spray painted the inside
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[slow4dr]

*almost done opening up the holes
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I went a little crazy with the fiberglass but I wanted this thing VERY strong.

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Here is how it looks today.
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[cheapta]

Looks great! I'm in the beginning stages of a 65 Nova build myself.

[tom_a]

*almost done opening up the holes
Here is how it looks today.
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Looks really cool. The wheels look great also.

[Ron S]

Looks good,love the stance.Do you have an idea where the budget will end.My budget Mustang project,was trying to stay under $5k.I'm going to be pushing it,you really have to watch every dollar!Yours is much farther along,and cooler looking.Ron

[Young Gun]

sweet build...im diggin it

[slow4dr]

sweet build...im diggin it


Looks great! I'm in the beginning stages of a 65 Nova build myself.


Looks really cool. The wheels look great also.

Thanks guys!


Looks good,love the stance.Do you have an idea where the budget will end.My budget Mustang project,was trying to stay under $5k.I'm going to be pushing it,you really have to watch every dollar!Yours is much farther along,and cooler looking.Ron

Thanks, the budget is set at $15K(including purchase price) but I think I will exceed it with paint & body. As of right now I've got just over $11K into it and I've got roughly $5K more to spend. I have tried to be patient and wait for the right deals to fall in my lap and so far it's worked out fairly well. :drive:

Here's some more info/pics https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20842

-J

[cmraman]

Great car man. Keep up the great work. I really like that body style. Nice to see someone do a 63.

[molyorange 77]

Man that is some FABBIN FABRICATING going on in that shop! Keep up the good work. I've owned 2 first gen novas and they are great little cars.