Agreed…this one has been styled perfectly

With the previous models, it's hard to call them novas, but they've grown on me!

Thanks I appreciate it :)

Damn that sounds like a hell of a car, definitely super desirable spec

@@jcmoney4125 Thanks! The original owner I bought it from in ‘79 was a tech for GM and somehow knew all the different options that were available and ordered it as though it was a COPO car. He ordered it with the SS package but deleted the stripe/decal kit, the front SS grill and and air conditioning! It was almost like most people ordered their late 60’s, early 70’s muscle cars! A super rare find!!

@@ImpactedWizDom definitely rare. I found a 77 nova black with gold striping and a factory 4 speed a few years back. Kind of in the middle of the build on this one. It was 10 grand and looked super nice with original paint. I should have bought it. The day I finally talked myself into calling on it, it had just sold.

@@jcmoney4125 Jc, if you ever come across another like that ‘77 and you’re not in the market for one, let me know!!! I’d like to send you a couple pics of my ‘77 if you’re interested…have an email?

@@ImpactedWizDom considering I just bought another car a couple weeks ago, I might not be able to drag another car home anytime soon unless I want to sleep on the couch lol. Jcsethro2@aol.com

Thanks bro

I used to have the same profile picture.

Thank you sir

Thanks bro appreciate it 🤘🏻

Thanks bro

Thanks I appreciate it

Thanks for the comments buddy I really appreciate it. I’ll make more videos of it when I get some time. Been crazy busy lately haven’t even been able to drive it 😫

I hear ya , worked landscaping before getting into construction. Weather good = Working insane hrs. You should be Proud Bruh. You built a better looking AND MORE importantly Better running Chevrolet Hot Rod than alot of shops. I know you have blood sweat tears & cash into her. The fact that she's been with you so long now only increases the awesomeness. You have a show car that is also a GO car. Personally , I love sleepers Always have. The look on other guys face when he loses to a ' non contender' is Priceless. I love sleepers but this car is challenging that concept Greatly. A little green with envy & that's really not me.

My younger friends look at me funny when I tell em about the fresh air vents built into kick panels. . Also look at me funny when I describe s neutral Drop to em. Hey it WAS just a 6 , had to burn them tires somehow. Lol.

This car has suprised a lot of people who underestimated what they were up against over the years. My last two motors were a 489 bbc with a 250 shot then a 540 with a 250 shot. Basically same motor but I smoked the old block so went with a dart block and a bigger cam. This LS turbo setup is just so smooth and quiet with the full exhaust that’s it’s unassuming but the car looks a lot more sinister since I’ve blacked it all out. It’s such a nice cruiser now and handles like it’s on rails. No shortage of effort went in to this build and I’m glad there’s guys out there that can appreciate it.

It’s definitely a less common style, but that’s what makes it even better! You’ll be hard pressed to see another at a show and most people don’t even know what it is when they see it. They just know they like it! This car gets tons of attention everywhere it goes, so don’t pass up a clean car if you happen to find one 😎

Awesome make sure to check out some of the FB groups and post pics

Ny born and raised. Thanks for the compliments on the car. Disciplined insanity about sums it up lol

thanks!

Lol

Aw bummer man, atleast ya had one tho

Factory stuff

Yes, watching it back I left a lot out. Like PTC converter, dennys driveshaft, everything you said lol…so I have quite a bit in the car at this point. The short answer is 100k would be a fair number to throw out there on what I’ve got in to it. I must of asked my friend 50 times how much more I needed to finish this and I swear the number kept going up instead of down 😂 It would sit for months when we couldn’t work on it, but when we could due to availability in what we do for work, we could wrench on it every day all day for months on end like it was a full time job. It took 3 years from start to finish. Me and my friend have a few thousand man hours labor in to it. I have not run the car at the track since the last engine. Car ran 9’s at 140 with a 540 pump gas and a little nitrous with too much gear back in 2013, it could have trapped higher for sure. It’s got another 200hp at the wheels now so I would be confident it would still run somewhere in the 9’s without issue and without maxing it out but it should trap a good bit higher than it did last time with the turbo motor and 3.25 gears. My goal was to run at least a high 8 with it but I don’t know if I’ll even take it to the track at this point. I kind of want to build another nova and do a turbo 427LS or maybe a turbo big block but something not so pretty or near and dear to my heart just in case something were to happen. I thought about swapping a bigger motor in it but the car is so perfect, drives so nice , and is tuned with all the bugs worked out….and it’s still fast with around 900 wheel but you know how it is, you always want to get to the next level. I really don’t feel like taking it apart though because it’s like an erector set and you have to be so careful so you don’t so much as scratch something. I pretty much just cruise it, take it to shows, and give people rides they won’t forget anytime soon. However I still check the classifieds every day for a new project car to call my name. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

if it’s not a rot box then sure that’s a good price. they are selling for much more than that these days.

I have another trunk lid if I ever wanted to go without. I just work and try not to piss money away on stuff that doesn’t matter. This wasn’t cheap it stung bad lol but i got it done.

Really ? I love the Spoiler ! This is a super Cool looking car !

Sold alot of drogas.....

Can’t remember exactly I ordered so much stuff, but ifs forsale all over just google 75-79 nova dash and you’ll find some sellers

Glasstek

Thanks man, it was my first car ever so I really dug in to it. Appreciate the comment

Glasstech

Little by little you can 👍🏻

not mini tubbed. got as much meat in the wheel wells as I can fit

just an eBay grill I bought years ago

sorry to hear bro maybe you’ll scoop another someday 💪🏼

I never changed mine they are original. I would think earlier year novas would work but a quick search and a company called tabcoparts.com seems to sell them specially for 75-79 nova

Is the bumper 2 pieces upper and lower I have the fiberglass one but only looks like the upper like an OE fiberglass replacement?

@@inkscars6380 yes 2 pieces, bumper and chin spoiler, both from glasstek

@@jcmoney4125 thanks brother I’ve been searching 🙏

Tried looking it up and I see the bumper but I don’t see the chin? Sorry thanks for your help tho brother!

@@inkscars6380 glasstek.com/chevrolet/ Scroll to where it says 3” front spoiler it’s the last item on the list, says if fits gf012 front end. It also fits stock bumpers, fiberglass bumpers, and their 1 piece front end. It’s $411. Just call them to order, they have it

I’m around 100k into this car

Edquay

Glasstech

Glasstek

3 years about 100k in the car in total

The black satin trim on the bumper?

@@jcmoney4125 yes

@@jcmoney4125 yes, the black strips.

@@terrybeasley7505 just google “self adhesive rubber strip” That’s all it is you can buy it anywhere

Grill was an eBay purchase back in early 2000. They were for 75-78 nova and just had to add a couple small brackets to work on the 79. They make everything for this car just google and you’ll find stuff. Not sure what else you’re looking for but chances are they make it.

Very soon, I charged up the go pro today and she’s on c16 with the race tune. She’s a monster

it was around 3600 with my 540 bigblock...made so many changes since then I’ll have to re weigh it but probably 3500 range still

79 then some 4cyl shit in the 80’s

indeed

The thought has never crossed my mind

Glasstek

Would you happen to remember the part code for that bumper ???

Last time on the dyno it did 810 at the wheels. It’s since been re-tuned after installing a different fuel system. I’d guess it’s close to 900 wheel now.

@@jcmoney4125 Just like i figured its a beast, nice !

You hit the nail on the head 😂

Let me double check, I’m 90% sure off the top of my head but I had a minor wheel debacle and had to order another set of front rims because the first set stuck out a little too far. I’ll get back to you I don’t want to give wrong info

Thank you! I’m running into the same issue and don’t want to make a mistake haha love the way it looks!

I’ll be handing this one off to my son one day

bruce I’m on all the nova FB pages we have talked, I even have one of your posters in my room lol

@@jcmoney4125 are we friends there? If so ok if not look me up, I want to know bout your wiper motor

@@brucechase3359 you get the message from my wife’s FB?

@@jcmoney4125 yes thanks

I know, I think I might build another car for just that reason. I still wana get a time slip though

They are pretty common place on fast cars nowadays.

Who's name is on the title? Hmmm build your own car before talking shit

I Love the Rear Wing/Spoiler !

lol when the snow is gone I’ll get some good videos goin. Shes a tick over 800 wheel right now and doesnt disappoint 🤯

@@jcmoney4125 it is a great looking build. A lot of goodies on there would love to see it hit. I bet it don't! Lol