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    1. 02-12-2013 #1
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      72 Nova build in Ohio

      Hey Guys,
      I'm Jimmy, 30 years old. I live and work in Columbus Ohio. I picked up a 72 Nova in the fall of 2012. My Dad and I plan to do quite an extensive build with this car. So far we got everything in working order and the car is a nice daily driver. 350 Small block with a 4 speed... Nothing special... Yet. We updated the gauges and picked up a ZF 6 speed from a C4 corvette(not installed yet). Now im looking to get a C4 complete rear suspension with a dana 44 3.45 gears and a DSE front subframe. Planning to run 18x11 or 12s in the rear and 18x10 in the front. I would also like to swap out windows and doors for the single window 73-74 models to get rid of the wing windows. Planning many more modifications to the body and interior. More to come as we progress. I also threw in a pic of my truck.
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      Welcome to the site,thats a really nice nova and truck you have.I live about an hour and half south of Columbus.
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      Thanks for the warm welcome. Looks like you do some pretty great work from what i see on your site.
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      Welcome to the board. Im just north of you In Tiffin. Let me know if you need any info or parts on your build

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      Nice looking Nova. Love seeing those as PT machines with fat meats in the back.
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      time and money wise you might be better off going with a torque arm rear suspension or one of the 4 link set-ups over the C4 stuff.
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      Always good to see more p-t Novas!!!
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      Welcome to the site Jimmy..... that is a clean Nova. Do you already have the C4 rear suspension?
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      Quote Originally Posted by BMR Sales View Post
      Welcome to the site Jimmy..... that is a clean Nova. Do you already have the C4 rear suspension?
      I do not have the rear suspension yet... You know of one for sale?
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      Quote Originally Posted by Smittys View Post
      Welcome to the board. Im just north of you In Tiffin. Let me know if you need any info or parts on your build

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      Welcome to the site. I'm in Columbus too. Maybe I'll see you around this summer.
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      Unfortunately I do not, but another option is our Torque Arm kit you get the best of both worlds, lateral stability for acceleration traction and centered suspension articulation for bind-free handling. This makes a torque arm great for street, drag racing, or road racing without compromising any application.

      We make the kit for 67-81 F-Body & 68-74 X-Body.......BTW, the kit will be featured on Two Guys Garage March 2nd at 10:30AM



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      Quote Originally Posted by BMR Sales View Post
      Unfortunately I do not, but another option is our Torque Arm kit you get the best of both worlds, lateral stability for acceleration traction and centered suspension articulation for bind-free handling. This makes a torque arm great for street, drag racing, or road racing without compromising any application.

      We make the kit for 67-81 F-Body & 68-74 X-Body.......BTW, the kit will be featured on Two Guys Garage March 2nd at 10:30AM

      I will be sure to check that out!
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      Nice Nova, I had a 72 SS back in the day. South of you here in Cincy..welcome...cozy wings are sweet...;-)
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      Beautiful Nova and truck! The Nova brings back some memories! My best friend in high school had one JUST like that except for the side stripe. nice car. Had a warmed over 350 that ran real nice.
      good luck on the work and keep us in the loop!
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      I picked up a few goodies for the interior of the car. Ill take a picture of them installed next time Im home to work on the car. Also picked up DSE deep tubs.
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      You should start a build thread in the project updates section so we can all follow along
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      Hot on the trail of a c4 rear end...hope to have something purchased soon so we can get back to work.
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      welcome to the site jimmy.....cant wait to see it when the work starts
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      Quote Originally Posted by craigs73 View Post
      welcome to the site jimmy.....cant wait to see it when the work starts
      Hey Craig, you dont happen to know of any 73-74 nova doors in the area do ya? Im looking to do the single window swap....
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