Dave Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, Cold War said: I like vettes with side pipes. I did to till i had one with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: Im trying to keep it all original except for the few motor parts that have been changed out. I just put 4:30's in the 12 bolt. Huge difference from the factory 3:31 Should have went 4:88's . Very nice car, and great job at taking care of that wheel hop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Just now, irv said: Should have went 4:88's . Very nice car, and great job at taking care of that wheel hop. hahahaha thanks That would have been a bit to steep for my setup.. 4:30 is about perfect for street stomping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SVT MXZ XRS Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 19 minutes ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: its a blast Tom. especially with no power steering lol I sold a '72 Duster about 13 years ago. Wish I didn't have to sell it but needed the $. Was a fun little car. Bench seat, 340 4spd, manual steering and brakes. I'll have another Duster , Dart or Demon again some day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Just now, SVT Renegade XRS said: I sold a '72 Duster about 13 years ago. Wish I didn't have to sell it but needed the $. Was a fun little car. Bench seat, 340 4spd, manual steering and brakes. I'll have another Duster , Dart or Demon again some day. awesome man.. I just love these old cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 3 hours ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: So my nova had some wicked wheel hop when I drop the clutch at 3000 rpms. https://splice.gopro.com/v?id=5mK9dA I found out how to make these traction plates that bolt to rear leaf springs and the wheel hop is now gone. https://splice.gopro.com/v?id=eAke3p Love this car Nice ! Glad you didn't muck it up with some Mr.Gasket yellow slapper bars that hang down and grind the pavement. Enjoy your ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Nice ! Glad you didn't muck it up with some Mr.Gasket yellow slapper bars that hang down and grind the pavement. Enjoy your ride! ha! Im still looking for some original square tube Lakewood bars. Ebay has them once in a while but they are stupid expensive. The shit is made in china today and ill never even look at them.. fuck china Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 2 hours ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: Im trying to keep it all original except for the few motor parts that have been changed out. I just put 4:30's in the 12 bolt. Huge difference from the factory 3:31 Motor has to be cranking running down the road? Running 4:11 and I’m running about 3500 rpm at 60. Fun for ripping around, not so much driving any distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 3 hours ago, DAVE said: I think foose got alot from coddington....and took it from there...imo coddington was the first to do the old to new craze. At least foose seems like a good guy. That coddington dude seemed like a real prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Edmo said: At least foose seems like a good guy. That coddington dude seemed like a real prick. He was definitely a bit ornery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Cold War said: Motor has to be cranking running down the road? Running 4:11 and I’m running about 3500 rpm at 60. Fun for ripping around, not so much driving any distance. About 3000 at 45 i never drive on the highway. This ratio is very good for the type of driving I do also tire diameter is small. I want to put some 27” ones on. That will take some gear out of it. Edited August 30, 2018 by ATOMIC PUNK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snoslinger Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 sweet, i had some cool looking traction bars on my TA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 not a nova fan but nice nonetheless. what do you think it's worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Snoslinger said: not a nova fan but nice nonetheless. what do you think it's worth? With the document i found its worth $35k all dates and numbers match perfectly. Original drivetrain. It’s had one repaint a long time ago Edited August 30, 2018 by ATOMIC PUNK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Zambroski said: Best shit I've seen is from Foose. I know others do it to but that man had the magic touch. I believe he is what inspired the OEM's to go back to a more retro look with all the modern goodies. I don't like the way he fucks with suspensions...lowering and slapping on 20 inch rims. The modern drivetrain is great ,but not digging the rest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Zambroski said: Yeah. Foose did a version of my first car. 1968 Firebird. 'Course, his was a smidge better than my clapped out, primer and bondo infused pile. I poured my heart, soul and all the money I could steal into that drivetrain though. Whew...fucker would stomp anything around. Foose said..."Fuck you Z! Look at this!" Gey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Great nova atomic. Keep it as original as possible.. I love novas. Had 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, xcr700 said: Gey Manitoba gey... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Nice nova. I'd someday like to have a 62-64 nova 2 gasser to play around on the strip with. Missed one a year ago for cheap down in Maryland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Just now, DAVE said: Manitoba gey... . It's just my opinion. Old iron imo is at it's best unmolested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Just now, xcr700 said: . It's just my opinion. Old iron imo is at it's best unmolested. Yes and no...i prefer 55 to 57 bel airs modded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) But regarding Zs firebird, I love that style. Old gf had one with a 400 auto. Awesome car. I had my 78z 4sp Edited August 31, 2018 by xcr700 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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