'72 Nova project

[mikem]

My project is well underway and I thought it was time I got some pictures up. The ultimate plan is to have a 6.0 liter LQ-9 with a t-56. I have the LQ-9 but not the 6 speed yet. The suspension is this years project. I removed the front with plans to put SPC adjustable uppers, Hotrods to Hell tubular lowers with Fatman Fab. tall spindles. As the front end came apart I saw that the body bushing were a mess and the frame was welded by a blind man at the factory. So I ended up pulling the motor and the whole front subframe. I had all the factory welds redone, the frame rails are welded from one end to the other and the support between the crossmembers is boxed. I am going to put it back together with DSE solid body bushings but first I need to get it stripped and painted.

I will be running Wilwood 12.2" brakes on all 4 corners and the rear suspension is loose and ready to be pulled to make room for the Hotrods to Hell truck arm set-up. I am still trying to decide on a wheel but right now I like the look of the Boze Pro-touring with a charcoal face and the brushed satin rim.



The current 355 will be reinstalled with the Richmond gear 5 speed until the 6.0 liter and T-56 are ready.

Here are some pics of the subframe and suspension components.