Vehicle Description
So, you've undoubtedly checked out the photos of this incredible
Chevy Nomad and probably formed a few thoughts and opinions.
Indeed, the car is a very unique custom that was built to turn
heads. And yes, the car does offer one lucky buyer the distinct
opportunity to own an exclusive classic that's capable of storming
shows. However, this streamlined wagon isn't just some carved
cruiser that's been wrapped in pretty paint. It's a choice national
award winner that, thanks to ground-up customization, continues to
be a crowd favorite. Backing a raucous 383 with a roster of top
notch equipment that makes it safe, appealing and practical, this
Chevy is REAL serious about fulfilling its big promises. The
product of a 45-month, 2,000-hour build, it's been recognized
multiple times by the National Street Rod Association. And the best
part: even with its show stopping aesthetics, you can hop in the
car and easily parade it up and down Main Street. If you're the
kind of enthusiast who wants a classic that poses well for judges
AND looks good on the strip, check out this knock-out Nomad!
POLISHING A DIAMOND
When you set your sights on creating something legit and truly
unique, you just can't go wrong starting with vintage American
steel. Thankfully, the folks at Mooresville, North Carolina's Time
Machines certainly know how to massage solid factory fodder into an
immaculate, world-class custom. Stripped all the way to bare metal
during a detailed, frame-on restoration, this Chevy really began to
hit its stride in the summer of 2015. With the help of $230K of
construction loot, the car was transformed from a cool classic into
a national headliner. A big reason for that headlining status is a
smooth profile that was bathed in a heavily researched combination
of Aston Martin Bronze and 1979 Ford French Vanilla. And today,
this wagon prowls the scene as a dreamy pavement pounder that's
poised to turn heads!
Featuring details penned by famed hot rod designer Eric Brockmeyer,
this trick trophy queen really puts the "show" in showstopper. At
the front of the car, a custom mesh grille centers a lighted
"Nomad" emblem between a smoothed bumper, custom marker lamps and
trick halo headlights that are tucked under customized hoods. At
the top of that grille, a massaged hood leads the eye to custom
glass, which floats factory stainless trim behind polished
windshield wipers. At the base of that smoked greenhouse, a solid
profile aligns elegant, reimagined spears beneath svelte billet
mirrors. And at the back of that profile, a "Nomad" branded
tailgate folds between a second smoothed bumper, custom trim and
custom, monochromatic taillights.
STROKED AND STOKED
This sweet looking wagon is powered by 383 cubic inches of polished
and painted small block that was sourced directly from BluePrint
Engines. Built to tear up the street and wow show goers alike, the
fully sorted mill spins 432 dyno-proven horsepower into 455 lb./ft.
of rock-crushing torque! At the front of the color-keyed block, a
stainless-trimmed radiator centers a brisk SPAL fan between a
polished tank and a polished cap. Behind that core, a polished VIPS
accessory drive spins traditional V-belts around a polished
alternator, a polished AC compressor and modern power steering.
Behind that drive, textured Sanderson headers pierce brilliant MSD
Super Conductor plug wires, which are snapped to an aftermarket
points distributor. In front of that distributor, lightweight
aluminum heads tilt polished valve covers under a polished water
tube and a polished breather. Above those heads, a hand-made air
cleaner rides a big Edelbrock carburetor. And detailing is on
point, with a polished brake booster perfectly complementing a
polished fuel filter, a coated fuel pump and bright dipsticks.
JUST THE BASICS
Throw this Chevy on a lift and you'll find undercoated floors that,
along with the car's Satin Black frame, sport a solid, road-ready
appearance. At the center of those floors, a rebuilt 4L60E 4-speed
spins torque to a factory tri-five axle. At the ends of that
drivetrain, a factory suspension makes excellent use of front
lowering springs, a 1-inch front sway bar and retrofitted rear sway
bar. Power-assisted turns come courtesy of a quality CPP steering
box. Stops are provided by power-assisted discs and drums. Heat
wrapped exhaust pipes spent gases through an H-shaped crossover,
throaty turbo mufflers and polished stainless tips. And all that
mechanical goodness rolls on chromed Foose Legends, which spin two
215/45ZR17 Nitto Neo Gens in front of two 275/40ZR18 Nitto NT555
Extreme ZRs.
CUSTOM INSIDE AND OUT
Straight off the assembly line, Chevrolets were pretty spartan. But
this classic is long past its days of serving as frugal
transportation from point A to point B. Pop the car's remote doors
and you'll find $16K worth of custom, Dynamat-lined upholstery that
was installed by Chuck Hanna of Mooresville, North Carolina's Lake
Norman Tops & Interiors. At ground level, eight yards of German
square weave carpet balances a small console between piped and
color-keyed floor mats. On top of that carpet, quality French
stitching cinches 250 square feet of Finesse Leather around a
factory front bench and a Cadillac rear bench. In front of those
seats, a matte dash wraps bowtie-branded stainless around Vintage
Air conditioning, modern audio, modern Cruise Control and a full
array of Classic Instruments telemetry. At the sides of that dash,
custom door panels front convenient power windows. In front of the
driver, an ornate steering wheel laps a polished, tilting column.
And a neat touch is a custom, Rolls-Royce-style umbrella holder
integrated into the car's door jamb.
Unique, lust worthy and fully capable of cruising up and down Main
Street, this awesome Nomad is an excellent combination of classic
street rod looks and proven resto-mod performance. This car has the
potential to pull down serious trophies and can politely cruise to
the house 30 minutes later. And with top-notch craftsmanship and a
roster of first class components, it's poised to impress in either
of those realms!
HIGHLIGHTS
National award-winning custom that was assembled during a 45-month,
$230K restoration
Custom appearance penned by famed hot rod designer Eric
Brockmeyer
383 cubic inch BluePrint Engine V8 / 432 dyno-proven horsepower
4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission
Modern air conditioning
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Custom Finesse Leather interior / Cruise Control / Modern audio
Customized body / Aston Martin Bronze and 1979 Ford French Vanilla
paint
17 and 18-inch Foose Legend wheels
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
Dyno results
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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