Classic Nova & Performance's 1965 Nova Project

[Classic Nova & Performance]

We will re-working our 1965 Nova fall/winter/spring 2012/2013. It has served me well as a daily driver & our shop car in its current configuration for over 10 years, but it is time to be updated. Currently, it is powered by a 400 sbc w/turbo 350, modified suspension, manual disc/drum brakes, & a 10-bolt posi rear end w/upgraded axles.

We will be re-doing all of the drivetrain, suspension, & making some changes to the interior.

Project Highlights: Modified LS1 w/T56 transmission, Detroit Speed front suspension, Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension w/Ford 9", 4-wheel disc brakes.

We have been a dealer for DSE since 2010 and have chosen the DSE suspension package to install on one of our own cars. Once completed we will be driving the Nova to select events to display @ our booth. We also plan on competing with the car once the driver gets "tuned up". The Nova will also continue to serve as my daily driver and our shop car.



We will be starting a build thread w/pictures once this project gets underway in Mid-November. My hope is it will answer some questions & misconceptions that other members who are considering this type of build may have.

I'm sure I will be able to gather a lot of beneficial information from the site and it's members that will also help me with the project.

Walt