Vehicle Description
This 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova is powered by a balanced 454ci
big-block engine with a Turbo 400 automatic transmission with an
aluminum driveshaft. The engine features a solid cam, roller
rockers, coated Chassisworks headers, Spintech mufflers and 3" dual
exhaust. This Nova is equipped with an Entropy radiator and
transmission cooler with fan controller, rack & pinion steering,
two front-to-back steel box rails, numerous Chassisworks parts,
bolt-on front clip with complete suspension, Varishock adjustable
shocks, rear 4-link suspension, wheel tubs and a ro1l cage with
swing-out door bars. It's also equipped with a Ford 9" FAB9 rear
end with 3.70 gears, Strange heavy-duty aluminum S-trac and
35-spline axles. The cage and frame are NHRA certified up to
8.5-ET. The fuel system features a 12-gallon fuel cell in the
trunk, Holley red fuel pump, 8AN line-to-pressure regulator and
Holley 750 double pumper with 6AN return. Stopping power is
provided by Wilwood disc brakes and master cylinder with
all-stainless lines, and the drive can adjust the rear brake
proportioning valve and use the front line lock. The electrical
system uses a complete American Auto Wire kit. The laser-straight
steel body wears 2015 Hot Rod Red paint with a urethane clear coat,
and an added 2-1/2" metal hood cowl. The car was completely taken
apart before painting, and no Bondo was used. Body modifications
include filled and smoothed firewall, gas door and antenna, and
enlarged rear wheel openings. Most of the original trim was
professionally restored, while the rest was replaced with new
pieces. The interior was extensively insulated with Second Skin's
liquid sound-deadener, dampening mat and foams. It features Procar
bucket seats with Simpson 5-point harnesses, an Ididit tilt
steering column, SpeedHut gauges, new headliner, carpet and door
panels, and a center console with Hurst shifter, 12-volt socket,
MSD 6AL-2 ignition, transmission temperature gauge, line lock
switch, two cup holder, storage compartment and an armrest. This
Nova rides on 15" Centerline Warrior polished aluminum wheels
wrapped in new Hoosier rubber. This Nova was originally built in
Sacramento, CA, where it resided with its first and second owners
until 2013, and was completed in San Diego in 2018. Street-driven
630 miles, never raced.