'63 Chevy II Saying Hello

[Novadoff]

Hey guys,

I wanted to join this site to learn more about Pro-Touring after seeing several cars around Pigeon Forge a few weeks ago. I have a 1963 Chevy II with the original front clip hosting a 427 Big Block. I have a lot to learn about suspension options and choices before I make any significant changes. I want to hook well when going straight but dive in and out of corners too. With that big engine and weight you know that will be a challenge.

Thanks
Novadoff

[Memphis]

Welcome . Any pics of your front clip? I know there isn't much room for headers with a SBC in there, a big block has to be a real bitch.

[Bruce Hedrick]

Hey guys,

I wanted to join this site to learn more about Pro-Touring after seeing several cars around Pigeon Forge a few weeks ago. I have a 1963 Chevy II with the original front clip hosting a 427 Big Block. I have a lot to learn about suspension options and choices before I make any significant changes. I want to hook well when going straight but dive in and out of corners too. With that big engine and weight you know that will be a challenge.

Thanks
Novadoff

Welcome !!! Glad to see another first generation Nova here.This is the place to be for un-answered questions.I also have a 1963 Nova SS titled Novacayne in this forum,let me know if I can help you at all.

[CRCRFT78]

Welcome, you'll see some nice Novas here. I just brought mine home yesterday after a long hibernation.

[novanutcase]

Hey guys,

I wanted to join this site to learn more about Pro-Touring after seeing several cars around Pigeon Forge a few weeks ago. I have a 1963 Chevy II with the original front clip hosting a 427 Big Block. I have a lot to learn about suspension options and choices before I make any significant changes. I want to hook well when going straight but dive in and out of corners too. With that big engine and weight you know that will be a challenge.

Thanks
Novadoff

If you're just going to be cruising and occasionally canyon carving then a CPP front kit and Church Boys R & P in front and a Truck Arm in the back should be plenty for what you want the car to do. If you're thinking of Auto-Xing or Road Racing then you're probably going to want to go with an aftermarket front clip and a triangulated 4 link or 3 link.
That BBC is going to hurt you in the corners with all that weight on the nose but if you already have it and, like I said, you're just going to be cruising and canyon carving, you should be fine.

John

BTW How the hell were you able to wedge that thing in there?!? LOL!

[Novadoff]

Thanks for the welcome Novanuts!! I got the BBC 427 in there by following the trail paved by some others that came before me. The shock towers were cut back to clear the headers. Here's a pic with that engine filling every possible void. I have thought about aftermarket front ends, but considering the effort and work that has already been put into it, what fun would that be? The CPP kit and Churchboys rack & pinion is certainly an idea worth considering. What should I do for the rear? Have you seen the CheckeredRacing.com nova 4bar?

The car is going to a friends garage this winter for body work. I hope we accomplish all that we set out to do, but if not I won't be disappointed.

Thanks for the insights,

Randy aka Novadoff

[David Sloan]

Welcome aboard!
Cool Nova!