'63 Nova SS - Project "All In"

[SoCal_63 SS]

This is my '63 Nova SS, who's name is actually Constance but is referred to as Project All In...

Plan:
Restro mod Pro-Touring build
LS2 motor
C5 Corvette drivetrain w/TQ Tube, 6 speed and IRS
Tube Chassis/full cage
Scott's Hotrods front clip
Corvette Spyder wheels 245/45-18 front, 325/35-19 rear
Stock (as possible) interior

[SoCal_63 SS]

Front Sub-frame flange repair:

Here's the repair of where the Scott's Hotrod front clip will mount on the existing Passenger side subframe/flange area...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0013_20100607-1.jpg

Clean up of area:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0014_20100810-1.jpg

Ready for patch:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0015_20100610-1.jpg

Create patch template:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0016_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0017_20100610-1.jpg

Transfer to metal:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0018_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0019_20100610-1.jpg

Test fit:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0020_20100610-1.jpg

Tacked, checked, and finished:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0022_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0023_20100610-1.jpg

Scott’s Hotrod IFS install:
The Scott's Hotrods IFS was next. Note that the mounting location was moved up into the car 3”, essentially lowering the front end by that much and getting that low and mean stance:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0025_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0024_20100610-1.jpg

Leveled and tacked to the table:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0026_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0027_20100610-1.jpg

[SoCal_63 SS]

CHASSIS
Floor coming out:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0029_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0030_20100610-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0032_100612004-1.jpg

325/30 ZR19 Mockup:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0033_100612025-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0036_100612029-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0034_100612028-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0037_100612030-1.jpg

LS2 Ready and waiting:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0028_20100610-1.jpg

C5 Corvette drivetrain mockup:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0039_100612051-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0040_100612056-1.jpg

Removing stock bracing from behind front clip mount
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0041_101031096-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0042_101031087-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/101031089-1.jpg

Main tubes from front clip to rear clip area
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/101031085-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0043_101115014-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0042_101115011-1.jpg

[SoCal_63 SS]

Installing double X-members:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0058_101115020-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/0058_101115022-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/20101224_213717_2201-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/101205040-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/101205041-1.jpg

[coolwelder62]

This is going to be a neat project.I think I have seen this over on one of the nova site's. Please keep us posted.Scott

[CruizinKev]

wow nice work :twothumbs

[67cougnut]

look'n good

[Bryce]

Cool project.

[Zanie]

boy, you sure lulled me in with that little sheet metal repair of the sub frame flange............... then WHAM! out comes the floor!
Looks to be a cool build.

[454bug]

Subscribed!

Very cool project! :twothumbs

[SoCal_63 SS]

Thanks all.

I've got a long way to go, but one bite at a time right!

I have a couple days starting Tuesday with the family out of town, so hope to complete the subfloor install, some clean up work, and then get the motor mocked up to do some measurements. After drivetrain mockup it will be on to completing the rear subframe and cage.

Happy New Year!

[cobraguy65]

Nice! subscribed.

[Ron.in.SoCal]

LS2, Scott's hotrods IFS and C6 rear = PT.com's version of 'Hybrid.' I dig it...

[Conrad283]

Nice :)

[Ratty 46]

I'm in .... I'm a sucker for chevy II projects.

Ratty 46

[2blownstangs]

subscrd!

[GRNOVA]

Wow! What a great project. Defiantly subscribing!