Big block with a 4 speed in a Nova sounds like fun to me! This car
was the recipient of a gorgeous restoration with performance at the
focal point. On top of a built 468 it has many suspension upgrades
that help transfer the power to the pavement. This one is dialed in
and ready to rock!
EXTERIOR: Smooth and shiny! The gorgeous Torch Red paint was neatly
applied then polished to a reflective finish. Torch red is about as
bright as it gets and the unique black stripe down the center is
painted on smooth to the touch. All the panels are nicely aligned
with good gaps. The doors close easily with minimal effort. The
front grill is in great shape and all the chrome has a beautiful
shine. The steel cowl Induction hood is a great touch. The
windshield has been replaced and the remaining glass looks to be
good originals. It has both SS and 396 badging. It's sitting on a
beautiful set of 17" chrome American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
wrapped in Mickey Thompson performance radial tires.
INTERIOR: Beautifully refinished! The dash pad is not cracked, the
headliner is not sagging. It has recovered high back bucket seats
with headrests that are very comfortable. Also, reproduction door
panels. There is a factory tachometer in the dash as well as a
Sport Comp on the dash with a shift light. It also has a nice
center console with factory gauges and a Hurst t-handle shifter.
Also equipped with a tilt steering column and aftermarket cushion
grip steering wheel. It has a retro stereo that fits in the factory
hole and 6x9 speakers in back. The carpeting was replaced, and the
rear has seat belts too. Additionally, the dome light is
working.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the cowl hood is a gargantuan 468 cubic
inch V8! It's topped off with a dual feed Holley carburetor and an
endurashine Edelbrock intake manifold. It also has a set of chrome
valve covers and air cleaner too. It's equipped with power steering
and power brakes. The steering gearbox was replaced also. It has an
upgraded MSD electronic ignition and Hooker headers. All the hoses
and wires were replaced. Under the hood is painted body color and
the fender wells/firewall are stain black.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The underside of the trunk lid and jamb are
painted body color. The weatherstrip was replaced. Inside is all
clean metal with a neatly applied spatter finish paint.
UNDERSIDE: Upgraded and detailed! It has fresh tie rod ends and
ball joints. Nice adjustable coil over shocks up front. Out back
has fresh leaf springs and shocks plus CalTracs traction bars.
Frame connectors were installed to prevent twist. It's upgraded
with disc brakes at all four wheels that have slotted and drilled
rotors and Wilwood calipers too. The emergency brake is hooked up
and it has line lock as well. It has long tube headers that lead
back to fresh and fat exhaust pipes plus Dynomax mufflers. The gas
tank was replaced. Looking up at the 468 cubic inch engine it has
neatly applied Chevy orange paint and no visible leaks. The Muncie
4 speed manual transmission looks great too. It's equipped with a
12 bolt posi rear end. The floors appear to have a factory
undercoating and were freshened up with neatly applied black
paint.
SERVICE: We thoroughly inspected this car and shimmed the starter,
replaced the radiator, replaced the valve cover gaskets, replaced
the thermostat gasket, fixed the backup lights, replaced the horns,
and added door bumpers.
This is a cool cruiser with a performance drivetrain and great
colors! If fast and loud are your thing then take a good long look
at this Nova!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the
highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide
is my professional opinion based on my experience with these
vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a
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Power steering
Power brakes
4 wheel disc
Frame connectors
12 bolt rear end
Bucket seats
Center console
T handle shifter
Tilt column
Comfort grip wheel
Factory gauges
Factory tachometer
Retro stereo
Stripes
Chrome wheels
Cowl induction
Performance radials