another on going project : a 1970 Nova, just getting it back to stock

[SuperCobra4Me]

well, I have too many projects going in my life, here's another one, trying to resurrect my 1970 Nova ( I had 3 at one point in the 1990's).
I just do not want it to turn into a rust bucket, so I decided that I need to restore it and drive it, so my plans are JUST to rebuild it and keep it alive.
My other wild projects of course include Cobra Replicas, Fox Mustangs with Modular conversions and a 1973 Toyota Corona Wagon (which you can read on here) (https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?82369-Project-SHOrona-SHO-engine-into-1973-Toyota-Corona-Wagon-!).

Here are some images of this project called SSKUNKY :


Here is back in the 90s when I had 3 Novas (the 2 Blue Ones I sold, darn it)
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Back in 2005:
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and now, the slow process to recovery starts:

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and John Dioli Visits and provides inspiration with his cool Nova ! (today):

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That's it for now....

[scherp69]

Looking good. Always nice to see another 3rd gen Nova on here. Can't wait to see some more updates.

[johnny68]

hey thanks sergio it was great seeing you again and all your toys you the man anytime you need a hand im just minutes away
john

[SuperCobra4Me]

Well, it has been a while posting on this forum, I ve done so much ( I only work on this car Saturdays and sometimes Sundays)

So here it goes:

rebuilt the th350 transmission, what a learning experience ! Now I am more confident on rebuilding another TH350 if the need arises in the future.

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after rebuilding the tranny I am now rebuilding a 350 SBC that I bought on craigslist for cheap ! this is a replacement Goodwrech engine fabricated in 2006 but still a Generation 1, took it all apart, it all look good, the seller said it had a flat cam, so new Edelbrock Cam, lifters, roller chain, and other items of course wil be replaced.

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[SuperCobra4Me]

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putting the engine back together with new stuff

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Now the engine is about to meet the Transmission !

and finally together at last at rest in the Frame:

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[SuperCobra4Me]

ok I forgot to keep on adding updates to this thread or what?

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[SuperCobra4Me]

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[SuperCobra4Me]

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[SuperCobra4Me]

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[SuperCobra4Me]

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[SuperCobra4Me]

Video 1 : How I painted the roof


http://youtu.be/5YGxwyyARW4


Video 2 to be posted tomorrow, so I don't spoil the element of surprise