would this be cool for now? [Archive]

brownz

10-08-2008, 01:05 PM

O.K I have this 1970 nova that i got for 1000 bucks. it runs great but as you can see it needs some work. so with my camaro build going on i dont have the money right now to dig into this one nor the room. so i was thinking of doing the rat rod mod if you would call it that. maybe a old style sign on the door lower it. spindles and blocks to keep the cost down and i just got a set of ralley wheels with flat caps and a 2in cowl hood. but the thing is i have never seen anyone do that to this generation nova, not that i want to be like someone else but would this body stlye and generation of nova fit the part??? like i said just a idea to make something a little bit cooler for little to no money for now. input wanted.

Thanks Brandon

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this is the style that iam looking for and and iam not saying this car is cheap by ant means.

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Boyd

10-08-2008, 01:19 PM

I like everything except the door lettering. IMO door lettering is only for pickups made before 1972 or cars made before 1957.

blown9746

10-08-2008, 01:21 PM

clean the body up a little bit throw primer on it do the cheap lowering and call it a day.

ill steez

10-08-2008, 01:26 PM

I wouldn't even primer it. Just throw some cool looking wheels on it and slam it. and make sure it runs well, haha.

Yelcamino

10-08-2008, 01:47 PM

I like the wheels that are on it now. Just lower it and make sure the exhaust sounds good. Let nature take care of the paint.

Patrick

10-08-2008, 01:58 PM

Wheels and suspension...

One of my favorites..... http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0611_72_nova_w2w/photo_01.html

brownz

10-08-2008, 02:23 PM

Wheels and suspension...

One of my favorites..... http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0611_72_nova_w2w/photo_01.html

now that is what iam talking about. looks like iam just going to lower it and some duals on the 307 and drive the crap out of it until iam ready. :cheers:

Benoit23

10-08-2008, 03:02 PM

now that is what iam talking about. looks like iam just going to lower it and some duals on the 307 and drive the crap out of it until iam ready. :cheers:
Sounds like you got a plan, go for it!
It should look good lowered.
To save money, go with the wheels that are on it. They're cool.

shortrack

10-08-2008, 04:42 PM

Wheels and suspension...

One of my favorites..... http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0611_72_nova_w2w/photo_01.html

quite the car, wow!......certainly not "budget" though

I wish people would stop trying to fool people with dogdish hubcaps......that might have worked......like 20 yrs ago!
if you want to fool somebody put on a set of crusty old Cragar SSs with no centre caps or better yet some old aluminum 5 slots:cheers:

BA.

10-08-2008, 04:58 PM

Brandon bud, you and I are on the same wave-length man.

I personally think that kind of lo-buck look will keep coming up to the late 60's cars with increasing popularity.

Definitely lower it, put a great exhaust sound on it, get some black paint on the underside of those wheel-wells, and you certainly could use those rims. Personally, I think you should do the black primer thing but I leaving the paint alone isn't so bad.

I plan on doing up an old Impala convertible much like your goals for the Nova.

Benoit23

10-08-2008, 05:06 PM

Don't primer it, leave the paint just like that.
put better tires on it or flip them to black side & slam it.

srh3trinity

10-08-2008, 05:12 PM

I would keep those wheels and lower it and I think it would be sick.

brownz

10-08-2008, 05:29 PM

O.K guys for the wheels they will be coming off as i just got a set of ralley wheels and tires with the flat caps with the little bow tie on them for 300 bucks and the tires are like new. i did how ever painte the wheels that are on it now black and turned the tires around and it looks alote better but nit as cool as the othet wheels will look after i get them back to the stock silver color. so we will see how it turns out thanks for all the input it always cool to get others ideas

Thanks
Brandon

Damn True

10-08-2008, 05:36 PM

I'd skip the lettering, leave it green and dented, lower it a bit and have a ball.

gearbanger

10-08-2008, 05:47 PM

Thiks reminds me of project BLUEHAIR on Musclecar. What can we call this. Project GREEN with ENVY? Project GANGREEN?

Benoit23

10-08-2008, 06:11 PM

Thiks reminds me of project BLUEHAIR on Musclecar. What can we call this. Project GREEN with ENVY? Project GANGREEN?
I like Gangreen

tjtucker

10-08-2008, 06:19 PM

Cool got to love the little chevy II.

TJ

go-fish

10-08-2008, 06:42 PM

17" black Soft 8's, lower it, and paint the trim black while leaving the green paint alone.
Black and green!

brownz

10-08-2008, 07:16 PM

Thiks reminds me of project BLUEHAIR on Musclecar. What can we call this. Project GREEN with ENVY? Project GANGREEN?

I dont have a name for either of my projects but i think we should call this one GANGREEN great idea or whhat about SAVGREEN?? for save that $$$$

nowukno

10-08-2008, 07:26 PM

I dont have a name for either of my projects but i think we should call this one GANGREEN great idea or whhat about SAVGREEN?? for save that $$$$
GREEN GOBLIN

gearheads78

10-08-2008, 08:03 PM

I like everything except the door lettering. IMO door lettering is only for pickups made before 1972 or cars made before 1957.

what he said

-Richard

Damn True

10-08-2008, 08:05 PM

Mock the hippies. Call it "Go-Green".

If anyone challenges you, you can tell them you are recycling an ENTIRE CAR.

WILWAXU

10-08-2008, 08:12 PM

Works for me .... :headbang:

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WILWAXU

10-09-2008, 01:58 AM

Forgot the most important:
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Steve Chryssos

10-09-2008, 02:47 AM

Sounds like a plan. Only instead of primer and lettering, I would leave it green and do a faded Yenko stripe with antique white paint. Then use the word Junko instead of Yenko. Find some swap meet Torq Thrust D's and never wash them.

Rhino

10-09-2008, 05:31 AM

...Then use the word Junko instead of Yenko...

That's perfect. I love it. :)

gearbanger

10-09-2008, 06:00 AM

We could call it the INCREDIBLE HULK

brownz

10-09-2008, 11:53 AM

Dragonsnake

10-09-2008, 02:42 PM

Do it.Use the rallye wheels.Keep the paint as it is.Junko stripe might work.

I have this Chevelle,and i keep having lots of fun at track days and as a everyday beater.

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nowukno

10-09-2008, 03:15 PM

And if you really want to piss people off get those yellow carpool stickers like the hybrid cars for your rear bumper and rear quarter panel, with a loud or rumbly exhaust.Thats if you live in California!!! That would be sick!!! LOL

brownz

10-09-2008, 06:23 PM

[quote=WILWAXU]Works for me .... :headbang:
sweet ride those wheels look great on the car

brownz

10-09-2008, 06:26 PM

gragonsnake

cool ride and it looks like we are in the same boat just enjoy.

nowukno

that would be a great idea but iam in ohio. i would love to piss of some tree hugers LOL

nowukno

10-09-2008, 06:33 PM

gragonsnake

cool ride and it looks like we are in the same boat just enjoy.

nowukno

that would be a great idea but iam in ohio. i would love to piss of some tree hugers LOL
lol just a thought, car looks great by the way!!!

DarkBuddha

10-10-2008, 05:42 PM

Ah, a patina car... I've been dreaming of doing one myself, but don't have the time or money, and it'd be a Ford for me. With your Nova, I'd just lower it and drive it. Don't change the wheels! They'r classically retro without looking like you're trying (which the rallyes will). Just lower it, make sure it runs well, is reliable, and is safe, but otherwise, let it go...

BritishGreen68

10-10-2008, 05:54 PM

primer will only make it look worse and I personally would leave the flat hood on it but ya it could be cool with the right stance and wheels. Anything looks good with the right wheels and height..

DarkBuddha

10-10-2008, 05:55 PM

Here you go... lower it!

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brownz

10-10-2008, 10:36 PM

Here you go... lower it!

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thanks that looks great. iam just going to lower it and drive it around. its cool to have all these ideas about something that doesnt cost alote of money.

Brandon

WILWAXU

10-11-2008, 05:12 AM

sweet ride those wheels look great on the car
Update picture. 17x9's with 245/45's on the front and 275/40's on the back:
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brownz

10-11-2008, 06:31 AM

WILWAXU- thats one clean ride. those wheels look sweet. what size adapters did you use?

WILWAXU

10-11-2008, 06:47 AM

WILWAXU- thats one clean ride. those wheels look sweet. what size adapters did you use?Thanks!

Fronts are 2" and the rears are 1.5" on the drivers side and 1" on the passengers side.

You could run a smaller tire in the back and just do 2" spacers all the way around. I wanted to stuff the 275's in the back, so I had to tinker with the spacing.

More info in this thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43322

Scott Parkhurst

10-11-2008, 12:37 PM

Project Greenlite...

,,,since you're 'lite' on the 'Green'...

COPO-RAT

10-15-2008, 04:56 PM

Wheels and stance and call it a day!! Love it!
I wouldn't put any lettering on the door, have to agree with the previous comment about leaving the door lettering for trucks......jmo

brownz

10-29-2008, 02:03 PM

O.K just a small update on project keep it cheap.. I got some ralley wheels and new tires for the car aswell as a 2in cowl hood. I still need to do some floor pan work and stuff. but for putting for all new brakes complete tune up and trans service with car cover and all new key cylinders and ignition, the gran total so far is $2,114 thats with the cost of the car. I dont think thats to bad for what i have so far.

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