Bgray's '72 Nova Build.

[bgray]

HI all. I didnt want to make a build thread, cause i like to just take after pictures, not much for progress pics.
Anywho, its a 1972 V8 base nova, nothing special. I bought the car from maryland, sight onseen, just photos, and im very pleased with what i got.
Its all orignal sheetmetal car, new gm crate 350ci 290hp, new turob 350. Guy restored the car two years ago, and to my very high standards he did a very good job. My purpose for the car is to make a pro touring example, very clean, but not so clean im affraid to drive it.
Ive alreayd got a bunch of little this and thats on the way, and have compeltely dynomatted the interior.

Ive got a DSE Speed 2 Kit on the sway. Going to convert to a unistter Power rack, and going tyo convewrt to rear disc brakes also on the car. Rear suspension will get 3" drop leafs for now.

I want to get the brakes and chassis worked out this year, and enxt year im going to drop my Ls2 into the car with the t-56. Planning on Head and cam package, and a moser 12 bolt to back it up.

Alreayd sorted out the details with Bonspeed, and have my dimensions needed, however, im gonna play the safe route and wait till i ge the suspension in, and fenders rolled before i go order some wheels!

Feel free to leave some comments!
Onto the pics!

[bgray]

and yes im going to elave the vinyl roof....dont see to many vinyl tops ripping the roadcourse around here lol.

Im going to get custom plates for the car, and what something realted to old people, old things, or grandparents for the plate. The blue and vinyl is a grandpa combo for sure...so i wanna play off that look

[twosaturns]

neat. the vinyl roof novas were SO common; mine was a '70 that my parents bought new in '69, my brother got in '79, and I got in around '91. I was the one to finally remove the vinyl roof and get it painted.

[NOPANTS-68]

keep that vinyl baby! I'm biased of course.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Looks super clean. I also like the vinyl top on those cars.

[drflex]

clean lookin' nova

[MuscleRodz]

Looks like a great start for a PT project you have!

[WS6]

great color combo and goals for the car. I love the Xbody cars

[CruizinKev]

super clean car!

[WILWAXU]

Great looking car, should look really cool after the PT mods.

[HIMACHI]

Killer car, Can't wait to see the end result!

[Tony_SS]

I love that color.

[srh3trinity]

That is a very clean starting point. I will echo what has been said above, I like the color and I like the vinyl top too. Looks great on this year.

[sebtarta]

that is some nice nova there, i just got a 72 too.

Question, how much dynamat did you use?
Is that the summit rear battery relocation unit?

Keep the good work and updating, as I am basically doing the same as you.

[bgray]

i used 2 complete boxes of dynomat on the interior.

battery box was in the car when i bought it.

Car is getting the FRont DSE work done, heres a few pics
Heres a few quick pics of the arms, and a few progress pics.

[Nessumsar]

I'm jealous, I wish mine still had the vinyl top! The car does look immaculate, glad to see more 3rd gens around. Keep the update coming!

[72ratnova]

i love vinyl top novas, thats why i kept mine on my 72

[bgray]

Also ordered my brakes from prodigy

Upgraded to 6 piston Fronts

Also upgraded to the Black MAster, actaully free right now from prodigy customs

[Smock67]

man am i jealous of that nova and all the nice parts streaming in. Im still in the getting it restored stage and driveable. You have a great start can't wait to see more pics.

[OnEdge]

You've got one sweet Nova there. What wheels are you planning to use? I really like the color combo.