Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevy Nova SS Restomod (aka the Chevy II) would look
great no matter what you did with it, but even the original version
can't compete with the amazing street machine it's become. Huge
horsepower from a fuel-injected 350 BluePrint V8, an overdrive
automatic transmission, upgraded suspension that plants it to the
road, and a slick Marina Blue paint job all work together to create
one of the cleanest, meanest real-deal Nova SS Restomods we've seen
in quite some time.
With a big 'ol pile of cash invested in the restoration completed
just 164 miles ago, you better believe you can expect a pretty nice
muscle car. The bodywork alone is probably even better than what
the factory could manage on an assembly line, with tight gaps and
great fit and finish that emphasize the Nova's clean, straight
lines. Although it was finished not long ago, the paint and
bodywork was already completed before the car went back together,
so it's not flawless and 100% fresh. Nevertheless, you can easily
see that they created an ideal surface below that handsome and
correct code F Marina Blue paint and that it's been properly
maintained and well-cared for ever since. In fact, it's a very
consistent, strong driver-quality finish that should easily bring
home several trophies at the local car show, and any minor
imperfections are quickly excused by this Nova's excellent curb
appeal. Keeping a lower profile was vital to the Nova's street
cred, so the classic and understated color lets the hardware
underneath do all the talking. Even the 'SS' badges are somewhat
subtle, leading many to speculate that GM engineers were sneaking
these cars out the door without widespread approval from the brass.
Whatever the story, this car is most definitely a wolf in sheep's
clothing with that strong-running 350 under the hood. The front and
rear bumpers sparkle up nice, and the rest of the chrome and
brightwork is great shape as well, providing a nice contrast to the
vivid blue paint.
Stock with a few clean updates is the way to go with a muscle car
of this caliber, and the builders did a great job pulling this
interior off. That means upgraded bucket seats up front upholstered
in stock-style blue vinyl with white stripes, a factory-spec bench
seat in the back, and trim door panels outfitted to match the color
combination - all providing a no-nonsense, sporty cabin that simply
gets the job done. In truth, not many production cars of this era
looked better inside than the Nova, and the attention to detail is
so good that you'll note even the seams between the upper and lower
cushions on the seats are neatly aligned - an obvious sign that
these pros knew what they were doing. Sound deadener material lined
the interior before those plush blue carpets and color-keyed
floormats went down, the headliner above was stretched taut, and
the blemish-free blue dash pad and custom center console really
dress things up inside. That very console doesn't just provide
extra storage, it also carries a set of billet cup holders, a
12-volt charge port, power window switches, billet vents for the
upgraded R134a A/C system, and a Lokar shifter that manages the
700R4 below. A color-keyed GM Sport-Grip steering wheel mounted
atop a Flaming River tilt column anchors the cockpit, and although
the original-style gauge bezel remains just beyond it, it's now
filled with a comprehensive set of Dakota Digital gauges. A Sony
AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit pumps tunes through Rockford-Fosgate
speakers in the kick panels and a subwoofer in the trunk, and the
aforementioned A/C unit blows cold and is managed via stock
controls just below the stereo. There's a spacious back seat that
looks virtually untouched, making this a car that can be used as
real transportation and even though the trunk isn't exactly
finished to the same level as the cabin it's still very clean,
features a plaid mat and spare cover, and shows off this Nova's
great bones.
Big power in a little package was the Nova SS calling card from day
one, and with a stout 350 BluePrint V8 short-block under the hood
that's been bored .040 over to 357 cubic-inches, this one carries
some serious blasting powder. Tuned to run on pump gas and fitted
with Edelbrock cylinder heads with roller rockers, a Comp Cam, and
an Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT fuel-injection system, this isn't just some
lazy old engine, but rather a quick-revving, high-winding street
assassin that perfectly complements the Nova SS's compact size and
agile handling. The gorgeous engine bay has been built to show off,
with paint-matched inner fenders and firewall, loads of
polished/billet accessories, and a pair of cool-looking finned
valve covers at the flanks. Polished billet pulleys and a
serpentine belt system drives the accessories, all the plumbing and
wiring has been neatly organized, and a giant aluminum radiator
with auxiliary fans keeps the block nice and cool. Underneath, the
incredibly solid chassis has been upgraded as well, including a
sporty front suspension set-up with tubular A-arms, a big sway bar,
a Borgeson quick-ratio power steering set-up, new shocks
throughout, new leaf springs in the rear, and Wilwood power 4-wheel
disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors. The throaty dual
exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers sounds absolutely amazing,
both at idle and full song, and this Nova also boasts a fully
rebuilt 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission that spins a
heavy-duty 12-bolt rear-end stuffed with 3.55 posi-traction gears.
This Shoebox Nova hunkers down just right over beautiful American
Racing Torque Thrust wheels shod with grippy Goodyear Eagle Sport
radials that keep it glued to the road.
Incredibly well finished, insanely fast, and still very easy to
drive, Nova SS don't get much nicer than this pro-built hardtop. We
only scratched the surface of this build, call us to get the full
scoop. Call today!
