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I forgot, I bought a new project but it may be for sale for $1,800.00 if someone wants it to build. I would like to see it get restored instead of scraped for parts. Its a 40 chev 2 dr sedan, I love it.

My interior door handles were off an ancient Mazda-----

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Nothing wrong with using parts from a Neon or other such econo-box.... Often times they are just the right size for a Hot Rod!!!! When I need seats or something to fit a tight car, first place I go looking is the imports. Once the upholstery shop is done, nobody knows anyway!!!!

Dave coming to see that will make it alot easier to find parts .There were alot of units that would really work well in the A .

Brick that was a thought of stopping power with some of the units.

Brian Mazda owned part by Ford LOL its ok . The door handles look good in there.

I think as long as drive line is Ford then some of these little parts shouldn't really matter . When i wake in the morning thats the new therory . I want to get this car running and on some wheels by fall and i need to change.

Newbie Here! Wanted to introduce myself and the build I'm doing and this seemed like the most appropriate thread to start it in so here goes! I'm building a '66 Chevy II/Nova. I'd like it to make a road racer/autocross/canyon carver/street machine so I decided to chuck the whole suspension and replace it with a custom suspension with all Corvette ZO6 parts except for the Upper control arms which will be custom! It has an LS7 crate motor with a T-56 6 speed transaxle and torque tube. For those of you not familiar with the T-56 transaxle, it bolts to the diff rather than the engine so that the weight is evenly transfered throughout the car for better overall handling! I also had the entire trunk, floor pan and firewall removed so that we could put in a full tube chassis. Here are a couple pics! Hope you enjoy!



We cut the cowl back so that the engine set back wouldn't have the "Bear in a Cave" look!


Diff w/ 3.73's, T-56 Transaxle and Torque Tube


LS7 with Stainless headers!


Sorry if I posted to many pics!

John

Oh BTW! I thought you truck lovers might get a kick out of the truck my friend Rodger, the owner of the shop that's building my car, is doing!

Here's the Chassis he built for it!(That's my car on the Jig!)


Here it is with the cab!



I think it's pretty cool!!

John

John those are some pretty WILD machines and I don't think its possible to post to many pictures.

Very Cool

That is going to be an awesome Nova when it's complete, looks like you choose a really first rate shop to do the build!!!!!

i been following this build over at lateral-g , this will be a killer car

John Hi and welcome you have some very excellent work going on . Nice to have a friend in the business to give you a hand .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

John Hi and welcome you have some very excellent work going on . Nice to have a friend in the business to give you a hand .

Oh Yeah!! We lock horns every once in a while but, hey, what are friends for!

Hey Kenny, Good to see a familiar face in the crowd! Actually, I wanted to talk to you a little later down the line about paint and body! Marty(syborgtt) recommended you as the people that are doing his dad's ride!

John

Originally Posted by Novanutcase

Oh Yeah!! We lock horns every once in a while but, hey, what are friends for!

Hey Kenny, Good to see a familiar face in the crowd! Actually, I wanted to talk to you a little later down the line about paint and body! Marty(syborgtt) recommended you as the people that are doing his dad's ride!

John

just give me a call when ready . keep us upto date on the photos .

Originally Posted by kennyd

just give me a call when ready . keep us upto date on the photos .

Oh you know what a photo whore I am!!!

Welcome aboard Novanutcase, very nice rides and you have chosen some of the best on the business to help you out. The nova is looking good, should be a fine looking screamer.

I tiptoed into the painters shop at quiting time today and caught the 2 colors on and the 2 small stripes seperating them to go. I managed to get acouple pics before he locked the shop doors. After they all left I caught myself standing outside looking in the window like a kid wanting a dog from the pet store. I am getting pumped now guys, shes going to be different and I like it!

Looks good, brick. Now a little cut and buff and it's ridin' time!!!!!