Bgray's '72 Nova Build.

[bgray]

HI all. I didnt want to make a build thread, cause i like to just take after pictures, not much for progress pics.
Anywho, its a 1972 V8 base nova, nothing special. I bought the car from maryland, sight onseen, just photos, and im very pleased with what i got.
Its all orignal sheetmetal car, new gm crate 350ci 290hp, new turob 350. Guy restored the car two years ago, and to my very high standards he did a very good job. My purpose for the car is to make a pro touring example, very clean, but not so clean im affraid to drive it.
Ive alreayd got a bunch of little this and thats on the way, and have compeltely dynomatted the interior.

Ive got a DSE Speed 2 Kit on the sway. Going to convert to a unistter Power rack, and going tyo convewrt to rear disc brakes also on the car. Rear suspension will get 3" drop leafs for now.

I want to get the brakes and chassis worked out this year, and enxt year im going to drop my Ls2 into the car with the t-56. Planning on Head and cam package, and a moser 12 bolt to back it up.

Alreayd sorted out the details with Bonspeed, and have my dimensions needed, however, im gonna play the safe route and wait till i ge the suspension in, and fenders rolled before i go order some wheels!

Feel free to leave some comments!
Onto the pics!
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[bgray]

and yes im going to elave the vinyl roof....dont see to many vinyl tops ripping the roadcourse around here lol.

Im going to get custom plates for the car, and what something realted to old people, old things, or grandparents for the plate. The blue and vinyl is a grandpa combo for sure...so i wanna play off that look

[twosaturns]

neat. the vinyl roof novas were SO common; mine was a '70 that my parents bought new in '69, my brother got in '79, and I got in around '91. I was the one to finally remove the vinyl roof and get it painted.

[NOPANTS-68]

keep that vinyl baby! I'm biased of course.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Looks super clean. I also like the vinyl top on those cars.

[drflex]

clean lookin' nova

[MuscleRodz]

Looks like a great start for a PT project you have!

[WS6]

great color combo and goals for the car. I love the Xbody cars

[CruizinKev]

super clean car! :twothumbs

[WILWAXU]

Great looking car, should look really cool after the PT mods.

[HIMACHI]

Killer car, Can't wait to see the end result!

[Tony_SS]

I love that color.

[srh3trinity]

That is a very clean starting point. I will echo what has been said above, I like the color and I like the vinyl top too. Looks great on this year.

[sebtarta]

that is some nice nova there, i just got a 72 too.

Question, how much dynamat did you use?
Is that the summit rear battery relocation unit?

Keep the good work and updating, as I am basically doing the same as you.

[bgray]

i used 2 complete boxes of dynomat on the interior.

Battery box was in the car when i bought it.

Car is getting the FRont DSE work done, heres a few pics
Heres a few quick pics of the arms, and a few progress pics.
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[Nessumsar]

I'm jealous, I wish mine still had the vinyl top! The car does look immaculate, glad to see more 3rd gens around. Keep the update coming!

[72ratnova]

i love vinyl top novas, thats why i kept mine on my 72

[bgray]

Also ordered my brakes from prodigy
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Upgraded to 6 piston Fronts
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Also upgraded to the Black MAster, actaully free right now from prodigy customs
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[Smock67]

man am i jealous of that nova and all the nice parts streaming in. Im still in the getting it restored stage and driveable. You have a great start can't wait to see more pics.

[OnEdge]

You've got one sweet Nova there. What wheels are you planning to use? I really like the color combo.

[bgray]

I was on the fence about painting and removing the vinyl top, but its really grown on me, and since getting the car and seeing how lazer straight the body and paint is...i may just keep it as is. Sure not alot of pro touring granny topped vinyl cars out there lol

Wheels are going to be Bonspeed Malibu's, finished with there aluminum type clearcoated centers. Already talked with bonspeed, jsut gotta wait till the suspension and brakes are on, that way the fitment is dead on. They are these, plus the special finish.

[bgray]

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[ProdigyCustoms]

I did not even relize when we talked today this was the car. I loved it first time I saw it. This is absolutly the best way to build a Pro Touring car. Find one that is a nice sudo restored car, and mod it from there. Avoid paint prison, save time and money.

Those Malibus will show off the brakes very nicely. Thanks again.

[gto406]

Gorgeous Deuce. Best of luck.

+1 on keeping the vinyl roof!

Cheers,
Brian
'72 GTO.

[bgray]

Pick up the car tomorrow from the shop, gonna hopefully do the rear end, then crank the front down,

Got ym Grant Steering wheel today. Upgraded to the billet center with bowtie(kinda corny), and also got the billet black anodized adapter(not shown)
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[bgray]

Got the car back, handles and Rides awesome. Vintage and Performance Did an awesome job. Got my Rear Leafs in Today. Shocks were wrong, got the right ones comming tomorrow. It defenitly sits low in the Rear. Im gonna adjust the front coilovers when i get my bonspeeds. *Merry Christmas Everyone*
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[796spdbu]

NICE!! Im baised also...Keep the vinyl top!

[Tucks69]

Nice Nova! Keep the updates coming!!

[1971novaSS]

Keep the updates coming. Did you do the front A-arms yourself or have them done? Curious if you had any problems, and if you had any tips. That is next on my list.

But great car and build! Im at steves also, They are both great sites.

[novanutcase]

Nice 3rd gen! You're gonna love 'dem brakes!!

John

[bgray]

had some time to play around with the height in the front end. I still have to do the brakes and set the alignment, so the ride height will change a bit.but i like how it sits now.

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[bgray]

ooo new junk. Engine is temporary for this summer, but the chrome was gross
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[trapin]

Damn that's a clean car. I love, love, LOVE that classic color on it. And yes, another one here for keeping the vinyl top. Stance looks killer too.

[69sleeper]

I have the same dressup kit on my 69 and it looks good with all the aluminum heads and pulleys! Keep up the progress looks KILLER!

[bgray]

Order a few spacers etc, and some stuff for under the hood. In the spring its gonna need to be dialed in right, it runs mighty rich right now tho.

Also installed DEI BLACK spark plug boot covers...ditched the white(not in pic)
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[bgray]

Heyoo...been slacking on this nova, but i got the front wilwoods on and snapped a picture with my mock up 28 wheels...bonspeed malibu's are on order!
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[1971CHEVELLE]

hi :1st: Awesome car

[Chevrolaine]

Beautiful! Whats the color of that blue called anyway's??
Vinyl roof makes the car!

[WS6]

I wouldn't change the color or top on the car. I'd tint the windows though but that's just me. Those Bonspeeds will look good on the car. Keep up the good work.

[bgray]

Not sure what the color is, previous owner may know lol


Everything is done, just waiitng for my wheels. Cut polished and sealed...looking pretty shinny
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[98ssnova]

Looking good cant wait to see the new wheels on this beast

[jasonsnova]

looking good for sure!

[NvrDun71]

Did you end up with 3" DSE drop leafs in the rear? Car looks like it is sitting really Nice!

[bgray]

yes i did...i lvoe the stance of the car...itching wiating for my bonspeeds to come in. I really wanna take the car for a good solid run. The mock up wheels rub a bit in the front so I havent driven it much