SCCA Themed 72 Nova

[project nova]

4528345282452814527945280The following are pictures over the last 2 years on my SCCA themed 72 Nova. It was inspired by Chris Grey of Marquez Designs. It wont be a full, blown road racer but it will look the part. Me and my son will enjoy it for a few years till I upgrade the suspension, LS conversion and overdrive transmission.

[The Stickman]

Very cool welcome to the forum.

[1red68]

Nice!
Welcome.
It looks like a fun project. I'm looking forward to seeing the little Nova come together.

[Nessumsar]

Glad to see you joined over here. Very cool nova you've got there.

[THE TECH]

Nice.

[JEFFTATE]

Cool Nova.
Flares are always nice !

[strtlegal]

I thought you said it was Nascar themed...

[project nova]

NASCAR, SCCA, MAD MAX, ROAD WARRIOR ETC... This car has alot of different flavor. I got the idea from Chris who drew it with a SCCA feel. As the build progressed, I added a NASCAR style front splitter, and rear deck spoiler. It will have numbers and logo's ala NASCAR. The only consistant theme throughout the build is the inconsistancy...

[project nova]

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Few more shots.

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Just a few more shots. Headed to my buddys shop for wiring, engine and tranny etc...

[Nessumsar]

Wowza! What did you make the chin spoiler out of? I really like the gloss black bumpers on the satin body (going to have to do that!).

[project nova]

^ Thanks, I was debating on gloss or satin on the bumpers. I like the gloss. The hood and rear spoiler will also be in gloss with some satin and grey pinstripping. Spoiler is just a simple piece of good 'ole aluminum I had custom made. Told them to make it look like a cow catcher found on the old west trains...

[1red68]

Wow! the more i look at this the more i like it.
i hope you don't mind if mine heads a bit in this direction. it looks bad. it a great way!! :)

[The Stickman]

Like the others have said WOW.

[project nova]

Wow! the more i look at this the more i like it.
i hope you don't mind if mine heads a bit in this direction. it looks bad. it a great way!! :)

Hell no I dont mind. We all need inspiration from other builds. Like I said earlier, Chris Grey from Marqueuz Designs rendering gave me the idea. He thunk it and I built it.

[GrabberGT]

Thats just all kinds of Bad A$$!!!!!

[sr73bu]

Killer Car! Love everything about it! Nice work!

-Sean

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

OoOHHHHH MAN!!

ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[vanzuuk1]

Bad ass.

[montessaj]

Truly sick. I really love it!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i just did a spot on this car on our website.. CHECK IT!

www.thestreetfighters.com

car is just so bad!.. and if it has license plates it is for sure a Streetfighter.

[project nova]

^ Thanks for the props bro! It should be running in about a month, and it'll be a driver for sure. My plans are Goodguys Indianapolis in Sept. for a track cruise and auto cross and Goodguys Columbus auto cross. With stock suspension and a little 350. 350turbo combo, I dont expect any killer numbers. I want to drive the wheels off for a couple seasons, then upgrade with a LS, overdrive tranny, 4-link, quick ratio steering...then do some REAL corner carving. I'll get a video together soon as I get her running, some additional pictures/info and keep y'all filled in.
I am taking suggestions on some personalized plates..so fire away. Im thinking FAT-BLAK, BLAKOUT, XFACTOR...?

[DriverzInc]

Sweet Nova man!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

just put on the license plate..

COMBAT

[project nova]

The plate i chose was... DIF RENT. Kinda fitting huh?

[project nova]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK9dwtyzE68
Just a little video of her finally running. Lots more little stuff to do. Hot Rod Power Tour 1 month away.

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Just a few more recent update photos.

[protour_chevelle]

Put it in the weeds then it will look killllller!

[project nova]

Put it in the weeds then it will look killllller!

^ Getting Air-Ride "Strong Arms" and "Shockwaves" installed next week, Should slam her down REAL nice.

[Bad Brad]

That's awesome man! I was planning on a similar build for my 66 comet.

[AUS.NOVA]

Nice

[project nova]

In the weeds as promised.

[Flash68]

Man this thing just gets better! Effin sick!

[Hotwhilz]

WOW, makes mine look like a stock one, like what you did to the taillights, I 'm in the middle of doing the same, also like the stickers and the rear wing suits the car nicely well done, is this areal boom tube under there?
The front is abit crowded but fit the theme.
Awesome, just need some horses under there!!
You got me all pumped up for finishing mine
Do you have a profile shot of the car to see how the rear wing looks?

[TheBandit]

Just saw this pic in the "Show me the Novas!" thread. Looks awesome man - nice work!

https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49890&stc=1&d=1318213577

[Angelo]

Thats awsome! All the metal work-wow.

[project nova]

Made a few changes...added AERO bright red race wheels, some red accents, and totally re did the rear spoiler.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

ffFFFUUUUUU!!!!

dat azz
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/07/tumblr_m31qyafiqB1rnmqv4o1_400-1.gif

[TheBandit]

I miss the white letter Hoosiers, but the new rear spoiler looks great. Are the new wheels larger dia?

Do you have any video?

[TheBandit]

Looks like Popular Hotrodding did an article on your Nova a while back. They took some great photos.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1306_1972_chevy_nova/