62 Nova 4door Chevy II Pro-Touring "light"

[Martin71RS]

I needed something to work on now the Camaro is "sort of" finished so I started a budget build.

Bought a project car a year ago and did some work but the Camaro demanded more time last year then I thought.....

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I am not planning a full out pro-touring build like with the Camaro, but I will improve suspension, brakes etc. so I'll just see where it leads me.

anyways, have a look on
www.pro-touring.nl (http://www.pro-touring.nl)
Nova, page 1, 2 and 3
Martin

[CruizinKev]

cool project! :twothumbs

[Martin71RS]

Finally some progress again
www.pro-touring.nl (http://www.pro-touring.nl)
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Martin

[Martin71RS]

some more work done,

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[Martin71RS]

Home made disc brake conversion:
www.pro-touring.nl
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I got the brackets and went to the garage to check the final fit.
Everything bolted on easy and aligned perfectly.
The hub diameter is a tiny bit too small where the disc mounts so I made shims (for centering the discs) from a tin can.
Now the disc fits snug and is perfectly centered.
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I designed the brackets so the calipers are mounted behind the axle but I found one of the bolts for mounting the calipers is not easy to get in with the steering arm in the way.
The mounting points are symetrical so I mounted the calipers in front of the axle, no problem.
Only thing I will need to check is clearance when I get tubular A-arms.
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Martin

[Martin71RS]

Made an update again

www.pro-touring.nl
click the Nova and go to page 8

Martin

[63Duece]

very cool to see another First Gen 4DR ChevyII doing in PT style!

[Martin71RS]

Made an update on the website.....wheels are on!

www.pro-touring.nl
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Martin

[pjtimmer]

Looking good again Martin!

Take care

Pete

[Martin71RS]

again some work done so a new update!

www.pro-touring.nl
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Page 10

[Martin71RS]

Again some work done the last few months...

www.pro-touring.nl
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[454bug]

Very nice Martin! Did you design the mounting plates from scratch? If you did, that is VERY impressive!

With the caliper mounted in the front and the brake line mount in the rear, is there sufficient length in the flexible line when the wheels are turned to full lock? I was wondering if you might have to move the mounting point of the rigid line to the flexible line...

Those Novas look so funny with the 13" wheels on them! :)

[Martin71RS]

Thanks Ray!
I did design the whole brake conversion myself...Above are the finished pics, I have more on my page (page 7 for the Nova), also shows my MDF templates and CAD drawing.
Since the spindles are symetrical (seen from the center line) I can mount the calipers front or back... I will need to test fit everything once I have my CPP a-arms and see what is the best solution, also regarding the brake lines.

I agree on the 13" wheels, the 17's look much better :-)

[Martin71RS]

Kick panels are finished and more work done, made an update to my page.

www.pro-touring.nl
click the Nova
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[Martin71RS]

another update, got a lot done :)

www.pro-touring.nl
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Martin

[Martin71RS]

and yet another update

www.pro-touring.nl
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Martin

[Martin71RS]

Here are some random pics from my page...there I have described all steps including pictures, maybe nice for people that do not like to click on links :-)

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[Martin71RS]

update on the page, hydraulic clutch pedal and 62 4bolt rearend work/cleanup

www.pro-touring.nl
click the Nova
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Martin

[Martin71RS]

update on the page, new seats, T5 transmission install

www.pro-touring.nl
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[Martin71RS]

update on the page, T5 transmission install continued, x-member made and more.

www.pro-touring.nl
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[Martin71RS]

Got a lot done the last 2 months, some welding and electric power steering, so a huge update on my page:

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[Martin71RS]

didn't go on holiday this summer but made huge progress on the Nova!

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[Martin71RS]

Another update

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[Martin71RS]

I just made an update to my page again

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[Martin71RS]

I just made an update to my page again showing the GM Swiss built 64 4 door donor car I bought (special Beaumont trim) which has a factory original arm rest in the back seat....never seen that before? This should get my project moving again :-)

www.pro-touring.nl
click the Nova
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[Martin71RS]

New update finally.... bought a rotisserie to make my life easier and cut up 1 of the 2 cars.
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the whole story and this time 200 pics!

www.pro-touring.nl
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[Martin71RS]

I just made an update to my page again, made seat mounts, did some preparation for speakers and started rust repair....lots of pics

www.pro-touring.nl
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[Martin71RS]

I've been working hard the last few months on repairing the body, still not finished but here are some progress pics....

I guess I need to make an update on my page soon. :-)

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[Martin71RS]

making some progress :)

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[Martin71RS]

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[Martin71RS]

welded in some ground bosses

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and started prepping the firewall for paint

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[meatonastick]

It's nice to see a 4 door getting some love

[Martin71RS]

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More progress :yes:

[Martin71RS]

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you can see the EPS motor under the dash...can't wait to test it.

[Martin71RS]

did a lot of work the last few days.... finally it's standing on it's own 4 wheels again!

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[Martin71RS]

YES!!! everything electric is working again, I added backup lights and tested the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
click the link for video
https://www.facebook.com/martin.vanweerlee/videos/1371870892920558/

[Martin71RS]

I finished wiring the car EPS electric power steering is now done (see previous post, movie!)

Also installed all wiring for the stereo so I had to test...put my kick panels in place, the look nice with the das all finished :yes:

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[Martin71RS]

mounted my kick panels (final) and speakers.... put the subwoofer box I made in and tested...

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[ProTouring442]

What are the seats?

[Martin71RS]

BMW E46 convertible (3 series) , they have the built in 3 point harness, leather and electric adjustable.

[Martin71RS]

started with sound deadening....

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Brakes are working (still need to test how well they work) and I've driven it a few metres back and forth.... clutch works very nice

Next week it's time to go to Vegas again...SEMA!!! (and of course the Pro-Touring.com dinner :-) )

[Martin71RS]

After 1,5 year I have finally updated my website again....

450 pics and some movies

www.pro-touring.nl
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[Martin71RS]

I'm sorry it took me 4 years, but I have finally updated my website again....

over 600 pics!

I am painting the car myself, using 2k spray cans (rattle cans) !!!

still not finished but definately getting closer :-)

www.pro-touring.nl
click the Nova
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see it going from this:

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[David Sloan]

Love the more doors nova!
Looks good!

[Martin71RS]

Made the first attempt at a test drive 3 weeks ago and that was a short one.... tires rubbed, exhaust scraped a speed bump and carb was terrible so it died after urning out of the street..... I just managed to get it back and started fixing things. Bought a quick ratio steering gear which is beter than the original 5 turn lock to lock and installed that, a remanufactured carb that makes it run so much better, new smaller width tires and I modified the exhaust. Today, Easter 2023 was the first succesful test drive!! Still need to finish the car but I am very happy right now :)


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[David Sloan]

Congratulations my friend.
I’m so wanting to drive the Elcamino this summer.��