1971 Nova Build ??

[Kiquee71]

Update: Hehe it was a speaker connected to original stereo. Ok my plans for this build is to be a everyday car that can handle just as good as a new sports car and run a drivetrain of this time. Here are my goals for the Nova-



-Clean up subframe & re-weld all welds & seams
-Ridetech front suspension
-Speedtech Torque Arm rear suspension with ridetech coilover shocks.
-Ly6 / Mast Cam swap, full length headers and full exhaust
-4L80E tranny
-Ford 9in rear end
-Body mods include, firewall filler plate and fill holes, home made sub frame connectors, DSE mini tubes, fill in side lights, move gas filler between tai lights,
-aftermarket fuel tank
-Power windows
-Wheels are yet to be determined after mini tub, but am looking at 18x11 or 12 for rear and 18x9.5 up front, tires 265 or 275 up front & 315 or 335 for rears
-body work and paint will Not be done by me lol. Will be looking for a shop.

I'm sure I'm forgetting somethings, but here are some photos of the progress.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Sounds Awesome! Those wheel caps are what came on my granny fresh 73 Nova when I bought it, I loved those things, lol! Looks like you're well under way.

Thanks, we're excited you've chosen the Torque Arm suspension. It's a great way to go and eliminates the inherent issues with 3 or 4 link suspensions, keeps the rear solidly planted and is easy to install. Just curious, what made you decide to not use our matched front suspension? Are you going with air ride? Novas with the frame on the ground look wicked. If not, our Chicane coilover conversion kit would work great with a stock subframe and our super tough race quality and track proven control arms have stainless cross shafts, greasable Delrin bushings, and have extra caster built into them.

Are you going to keep it Yellow?? Hmmm, would look cool with some gunmetal centers and brushed lips for wheels and satin sheen gunmetal gray trim and bumpers, a cool graphic on the hood, ...

Our Custom Hot Rod Shop can tackle that paint and body work when you're to that point, give us a call and we can set you up with an estimate. Let us know if there's anything else we can help you with. Keep the progress and photos coming! Looking forward to more.