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    1. #1
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      Sep 2017
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      1966 Nova SS Build

      I saw evldoers nova and wanted his SS. Then I almost bought a real TURD and passed and for 1/2 the money bought this:

      The Victim:
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      Hindend:
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      On the hoist:
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      Gutted and on the table:
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      Another sexy shot:
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      Opened up boxes that Santa Claus brought eraly and stated playing with the tools:
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      More pics on way, Just wanted to make sure this all would upload.


    2. #2
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      Mike's tramming, squaring and positioning engine this afternoon and tonight:

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    3. #3
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      for another "Duece".... look we have close to matching blue's
      Looking forward to this one


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    4. #4
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      Quote Originally Posted by Bad Bowtie View Post
      for another "Duece".... look we have close to matching blue's
      Looking forward to this one


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      Nice, Very Nice!

    5. #5
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      Nov 2006
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      Ma.
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      Nice car, should be a nice projects
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
      Project FNQUIK https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=FNQUIK

    6. #6
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      More Pictures:

      Woo Hoo!

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      Hold on to Your Scrotum! The CUT!!!

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      Playing with engine locations:

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    7. #7
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      Working on securing rear of car to frame table to install tube frame from front frame box to rear bumper mount.

      Rear suspension is TCI 2 link torque arm suspension.

      We are installing own 2 x 3 tube chassis rail from front to back and creating mounting points upon floor and frame rails.

      Working on frame jigs. Front is done for front 3 link crosmember mount. Can be seen hanging upside down.

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      Creating jig for suspension mounting points:

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    8. #8
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      Passenger side motor mount is machined! One more to go!

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    9. #9
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      Wow that came out nice!
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
      Project FNQUIK https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=FNQUIK

    10. #10
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      Jul 2014
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      Indiana
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      Great looking project, I'm doing my 67 right along side of you.
      1967 Chevy II Nova

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by nmcqueen469 View Post
      Great looking project, I'm doing my 67 right along side of you.
      NICE!

      If you need any stock suspension or a 10 bolt with disk brakes or the front rebuilt stock suspension complete with radiator support or the wheels seen in avitar let me know, I won't be using the stock stuff

    12. #12
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      Motor Mount Progress:
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      From the Starboard side looking down.
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      The altitude of the engine and tranny in relation to the ride height and DSE front cross member:
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      Now Mike will Machine the Port side mount this week and likely make tabs to weld to frame mount plates on subframe.
      Cheers!

    13. #13
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      Mike will CNC motor mount tomorrow.

      Working on rear of car today.
      Nice Clean metal to work with.
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      Jig made for locating and installing suspension tabs.
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      Start of tranny cross-member next to factory Camaro piece.
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      Interior floor to work with.
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    14. #14
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      Interior or car floor metal.

      [ATTACH=CONFIG]160239].
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    15. #15
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      Looking good!!!
      1967 Nova SS LSx SOLD!!!
      1967 Nova SS Canadian Ls9 800Hp
      1965 Chevelle 2 Door Wagon
      1965 Malibu SS Convertible

    16. #16
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      Sep 2017
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      Quote Originally Posted by H8tulooze View Post
      Looking good!!!
      Hey Thanks!

      Mike is an expert fabricator, builder, thinker and enthusiast!

      There are a whole bunch more pictures coming in the next few days.

      We thought about it and we want to get this car all fabbed up and running and driving and track tuned and then take it apart to put some finish on it.

      Watching your build: 1967 Nova SS Kryptonite is inspiring.

      That is a fantastic paint scheme and job!

    17. #17
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      Sep 2017
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      Mike put a few hours in on the port side engine mount Monday and Tuesday. Pictures to come soon.

      Progress on the frame rails Monday and Tuesday.

      The frame rails get tied into the front stub mounts, perimeter welded and rail heads that extend into the stubs get plug welded.

      The rails at the rear extend straight to the rear frame member and near the end pickle fork of to the remnants of the factory bumper mount-frame rail.

      These rails should really stiffen up the chassis.

      Goal is to have cross member in with tabs for coil overs and panhard bar in by end of week.

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    18. #18
      Join Date
      May 2010
      Location
      British Columbia
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      508
      Nice ! I've always loved early model Nova/Chevy II's. My first car was a 64 Chevy II. I've wanted to get my hands on another and build a street/strip machine , old school style . Good luck on your build , looks like you're on the right track.

    19. #19
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      Sep 2017
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      The front of the frame rail:

      The bottom of the frame rail will be a higher altitude than the bottom of the factory front stub frame connector. The frame rail encases the front stub connector for perimeter and plug welding.

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      The inside of the frame rail where the front stub connector will nest.

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    20. #20
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      Woo WHOO!

      Motor Mounts are DONE!

      For now, will smooth them up and anodize them but use them for now to build the car!

      The block in the background is what each of these mounts are whittled from.

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