Thread: The Nova Project according to John-The Whole Story

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Time to lengthen the torque tube and drive shaft now that the scattershield is on!


Steering column mock up!


We had to notch the CA fender supports otherwise the tires would hit them on bounce along with lengthening them since we cut the cowl back! I think it looks great!
Driver side:

Passenger side:


Stainless gas tank. We're doing something a little different with the tank but once we get farther along I'll post up a pic!


Should I hit it or quit it! LOL!!! Just kidding!!

John

Finally got her on the ground!



Builder wants to paint the car Orange! What do you think?





John

You guys are doing a great job! The stance is wicked and that is one of the best looking chassis I have seen. Offering an honest opinion, I do not like the large diameter wheels on this type of car. They just don't look right "to me". Others may like them. I also question how well they will perform and I already know they tend to be rough riding.

Orange seems to be in right now. Saw a lot of orange cars at a recent car show.

Thanks for sharing, I really like your project.

Pat

Just a few quick pics of the progress we're making! We're mostly just finish welding the chassis so we can get it ready for the powdercoater! These are pics of the tunnel side braces!





John

just saw the thread,being a nova man myself,i just want to say awesome!i like the orange paint with black stripe,cant wait till finished ,should be the hottest nova around.

There is an amazing amount of innovation and craftsmanship in that car. I like the orange with the stylized "SS" stripe. I also like the stance. However, since you asked, I can't get past the wheels. They just don't fit my sense of proportion. But, that's just me. I've never been a fan of "how big can I make my wheels."

I agree with Denny and Henry, those wheels just don't look right.

Thanks for the compliments guys! The orange nova pic was just for color reference! I agree I don't like those wheels although the ones I have on the actual aren't much smaller! LOL! I do think that on the actual photo the wheels look pretty sick although when I take the car to road race it I will run a different wheel/tire configuration!

Thanks Again!

John

I personally like the big wheels. ....and the build in general.

I would skip the graphics. The quality of the car will gather enough attention. I would go with a single color....not a fad color, but something that has been a historically good color (a car this nice is going to be around a while before it is re-done).

My kids used to have Big Wheels. I liked them.

Is there a discount for the composition mallet being used as an accelerator pedal?.....

Originally Posted by DennyW

With that price tag, I would do the SS in $$.

Now THAT is hilarious! You made my day with that one!

John

Originally Posted by nitrowarrior

Is there a discount for the composition mallet being used as an accelerator pedal?.....

Actually, the mallet is to keep the kids away when I take it to car shows!

John

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

My kids used to have Big Wheels. I liked them.

Hey Jack, I'll bet you didn't know it was against the law to race them down main street of Luverne Mn, at 2AM!!!!!!

More parts.......

Stainless Tank



Woodward Rack



Dry Sump mock up



Wilson Lockable Hood Pins



Fesler Hood Hinges



Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft



John