BLWNOVA Checking In

[70Blwnova]

Hi Guys, New to the forum but I've used a lot of your wisdom already - and the 25% discount code for Hotchkis five minutes ago - DOH!

I'd been longing for a muscle car for a while and decided on a Nova after seeing my buddy Pete's pristine '72 - I was looking for a '69 because that was my year but I found a '70 and couldn't pass it up. Originally I wanted a primer driver but I have no regrets about buying this one. Its far from finished and far from perfect but I am enjoying finding out all about it and trying to do most of the work myself.

Weiand 177 on a 350 Small Block, Demon Race RS, Muncie M20, GM 10-bolt -no posi yet ;( . Spaghetti Eng LED tails and parking lamps, TA Diff Cover and ARP stud kit, H4 conversion. Not sure on a lot of the spec due to lack of history but so far the motor seems solid. Very happy with paint and body but the wiring needs attention - slowly but surely. Hotchkis suspension is coming soon.

[T_Raven]

you know i never really cared for novas but lately i'm seeing more and more that look right. this one looks great. what's with the prop rod? lol

[BossaNova]

3rd gen Nova's are coming on strong.
Great looking car.
Good luck with the project.

[WILWAXU]

Nice car!

Welcome to the site.

[70Blwnova]

Thanks for the comment guys - the car didn't come with low tension hood springs since its a fiberglass hood. A buddy said I should use something fancy for a prop rod instead of a 2x4 so I made one out of a crutch I had laying around for fun. Now I have low tension hood springs!

Chevelle's were too much money for me and Camaro's are everywhere.

[72ratnova]

what size are the wheels?

[70Blwnova]

Front is 225/40/18

Rear is 255/35/20

Not sure on exact wheel specs since they were on there when I bought the car. Coys Wheels - fairly inexpensive considering.

[72ratnova]

so i would say the car is tubbed, cause the biggest i can fit on mine is 17's and i thought that mine looked good until i saw yours

[70Blwnova]

Negative on the tubbed - I wish! I think the tire widths are fairly conservative and there's room for more in the back without moving the shocks - I've heard on this forum that 275 on the rear is possible. It doesn't sit real low right now so the rears aren't tucked in the fenders but I can't see the top of the tire - I see all the wheel though. Hotchkis leaf springs on the way - I hope it doesn't drop too much because I really like the stance now - maybe my old springs have enough sag in them now that it will be the same after I install.

Thanks for your comments..

[72ratnova]

Negative on the tubbed - I wish! I think the tire widths are fairly conservative and there's room for more in the back without moving the shocks - I've heard on this forum that 275 on the rear is possible. It doesn't sit real low right now so the rears aren't tucked in the fenders but I can't see the top of the tire - I see all the wheel though. Hotchkis leaf springs on the way - I hope it doesn't drop too much because I really like the stance now - maybe my old springs have enough sag in them now that it will be the same after I install.

Thanks for your comments..

could you post some pictures of the rear of the car,cause i love the look, my nova sags in the rear, which gives it a good look

[70Blwnova]

[stang97]

Nice...any interior shots?

[yumyumchoppers]

slam that beeeeaaatch!!!

[70Blwnova]

The ride height is stock - but Hotchkis is sitting in boxes - I don't want to drop the rear too much - I actually don't like the slammed look too much - it depends on the overall picture- some look good and some don't. If it comes down an inch or so I'll be ok with that.

The interior is pretty much stock - new headliner and door panels. V-Gate Hurst Shifter. '74 Camaro buckets. I'll try and get some shots.

[novanutcase]

Gotta love dem Novas!

John