NOPANTS-68

I have built this car from the ground up and have enjoyed the process as much as the end result. This Nova is a hard running street car that can be driven absolutely anywhere at any time. I have used it in parades, many car shows, limited drag racing events, and even a little autocross. The LS1 makes the car light and nimble but still puts out somewhere in the 450 Hp range and delivers a large, useable torque band. The converter in this car is very streetable and makes for a nice, tight driving car. The rack and pinion makes the car easy to drive and eliminates all bumpsteer and drama on uneven roads. The car has been on the dragstrip on two occasions and runs 11.60 at 120 MPH back to back to back. The car weighs 3220 pounds and is as easy to drive down the strip as my GMC pickup- simply no drama. You have the option of adjusting the coilovers and rear shocks to set the car up for an autocross event in about a half hour making the car very versatile and useable. This car can go pro touring with a wheel change and a shock adjustment. We have gotten countless compliments on the car. It’s different in almost every facet from all other Novas out there. My family is expanding so it’s with a heavy heart I must let it go. I've gotten a bunch of help from this forum with the swap- thanks all!

1968 Nova

Body

-Finished in Lemans Blue PPG base/clear with semi gloss black Baldwin Motion style stripes bordered in vintage white (most people love the stripes- I will have my team remove them if the buyer does not.)
-started with completely rust free body with all original sheetmetal (aftermarket steel 4 inch cowl hood)
-New door and hood hinges
-All panels gapped perfectly- doors and trunk shut with minimal effort
-Newer vinyl top with new stainless trim
-Detroit Speed minitub kit installed- trunk finished with factory style look
-S&M race cars 8 point cage with camera mount- custom floor plates
-New mirrors, emblems, door locks, etc
-Paint is in excellent shape with some minor flaws- far better than driver quality- car is shown and does win paint oriented awards
-Entire floor covered in Fatmat sound deadener

Chassis

-QA1 adjustable front billet coilovers
-Addco 1.125 inch sway bar with urethane mounts
-SSBC front brake kit- slotted rotors and billet calipers- Wilwood billet master cyl.
-Unisteer manual rack and pinion steering system with polished stainless link kit
-New urethane bushings, new ball joints, wheel bearings etc
-Competition Engineering subframe connectors
-Inboarded Eaton Detroit leaf springs using Comp engineering rear mounts
-Custom rear shock mounts with Comp Engineering adjustable shocks/ custom lower shock perches for optimal shock angles
-Custom traction bars with adjustable links
-Custom ordered Currie 9 inch rear diff. with 5 inch narrower track to optimize DSE kit (gives more wheel options and a far wider rear lip) Currie 31 spline axles, big bearing outers, Currie rear disc brake kit with parking brake, ½ inch studs
-Richmond 3.73 gears, Detroit locker, billet 1350 series yoke
-Centerline Telstar billet wheels- 15 x 7 (new 205/60/15) and 15 x 10 (Mickey Thompson 325/50/15 Drag radial)

Engine

-2003 LS1 (all aluminum)
-Autokraft oil pan
-Edelbrock motor mounts and coated headers
-Thunder Racing Trex 2.0 cam (242/248 .608/.612 110 LSA)- new LS2 timing chain-matched valve springs, locks, Ti retainers etc
-Thunder Racing new ported and polished LS6 oil pump
-Comp Cams Heavy duty pushrods
-6.0L heavy duty Coil packs and Taylor plug wires
-Edelbrock victor intake manifold and custom Holley HP 750 carb built by Competition Carburetion of Nevada
-MSD 6010 timing controller with easy to use laptop software, custom billet bulkhead harness plate
-2.5 inch exhaust with 3.5 inch electric cutouts, Bullet mufflers, X pipe, and over the axle terminating under the bumper tailpipes (car has a nice street rumble- loud and nasty with the flick of a switch)
-Brand new custom built TH350 (stage three TCI shift kit, HD clutches and bands, Continental 3000 RPM stall conveter, B&M Quicksilver shifter, Hughes LSX SFI flywheel and spacer)
-Meziere billet electric water pump with in-car adjustable speed controller
-Holley HP150 fuel pump- (-10 delivery line, -8 to carb, Aeromotive reg. with gauge, -8 return line,20 gallon aluminum cell with AN beathers and sump)
-Custom ordered Griffin radiator with 1.5” tubes (-20 AN water lines, 1600 cfm fan) car runs 175-190 on even the hottest days in traffic
-brand new steel driveshaft by Driveline service with all 1350 Spicer joints

Interior

-New door panels, hardware, and dash pad
-Custom built gauge panel with billet gauge surround, billet control panels, Autometer gauges and tach
-Corbeau race seats, G force 5 point harnesses, custom rear bulkhead panels and package tray
-New carpet and floor mats
-New headliner and mirror
-Painless wiring harness
-Lecarra steering wheel

$26,900/ ofr









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69Project

Very nice ride, wish I could get it. I have a question for you.

Did you have any issues putting those headers on with the unisteer rack and pinion? If you did, what was it and how did you resolve it?

I have a 69 Camaro with the same subframe as yours and a unisteer R&P and am contemplating a LS engine.

Thanks,

Lee

NOPANTS-68

Lee I had zero issues with the headers and the Unisteer kit. There's plenty of room to drop the pass side in from the top, and the drivers easily from the bottom. You should have the same results.

69Project

Thanks a bunch for the information. Good luck with selling your ride. I think you have a real nice set up there and should keep it but in the end all cars get sold...

Nova 404

iTrader: (5)

I saw this car last year at the Mini-Nats in Pleasanton and can say it is one sweet ride.Very meticulously built.
Dude, I understand the growing family issue but are you sure you cant put it away for a few years till things settle down.I have found it is easier to keep what you have when starting/adding to a family its so hard to find the time to build anything once life goes into overdrive.
Later Brian

NOPANTS-68

Thanks for the kind words Brian. I'd like to keep the car but it just sin't in the cards at this point. I've got two other LSX swap cars in the works- one of which will be the family brawler. The Nova is dialed. It could go quicker with 4.10s and a 4500 stall, but it can be driven anywhere in its current state and is a breeze in traffic. I'm still planning on going to the nationals even if I don't have it anymore! Dave

deuce4935

iTrader: (2)

1st off, that is one of the best built cars on the forum imho. The really sad part is that you will be hard pressed to find a buyer willing to give you what you're asking for the car. I'm stuck in the same bind right now and the asking price isnt even close to the invested cost. Best of of luck with the sell.

NOPANTS-68

thanks duece- I'll just keep it covered till the right person steps up. I hope the next guy enjoys it as much as I have.