Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
12-02-2017, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 8
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only reason I changed out front clip is the 68...
only reason I changed out front clip is the 68 under at cradle/ area was pretty dinged up from years of crap banging underneath..just received another crossmember today.will let you know the outcome...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-30-2017, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-24-2017, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
thanks for the input Novamanrick..it does have...
thanks for the input Novamanrick..it does have the thick washer at firewall subframe and will double check all subframe bushings; it has poly bushings at subframe mounts , which.. if anything would...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-24-2017, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 8
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68 nova ss 396 frame mounts
hey guys recently got my other 68 nova ss 396 going.. problem I am having is the driveshaft front yoke area probably has only a quarter inch clearance at tunnel area. the 68 frame was beat up a...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-07-2017, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,021
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-07-2017, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,021
68 nova ss 396
recently I dynoed my 396/375 hp motor for my 68 nova ss matador red car...with lots of tuning through stock manifolds and 520 lift flat tappet camshaft best hp was 465 hp and 455 torque.. Chris...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-01-2017, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,584
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-29-2016, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 2
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68-72 nova ss door chrome decor
guys,finally painted my 1968 nova ss matador red nova.lookin to put on the chrome window trim that goes on the door frame , I have nos pieces and want to be careful... anybody have any ideas on a...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
01-02-2016, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,157
Re: undercarriage semi gloss black
Thanks for all the help and advice.. I ended going with a PPG DCC 9300 black,which is an acrylic urethane. with a 4985 flattening agent,dcx 61 hardener and a DT reducer... I like the semi gloss...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
12-09-2015, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,157
undercarriage semi gloss black
Guys, lookin for some help in painting the undercarriage and firewall on my other 68 nova ss in the black semi gloss look, some like it a bit flatter ,but a prefer a little shiny look... lookin for...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
10-16-2015, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,012
Re: Gray phosplate coating
my phosphate coating /zinc phosphate formula arrived today.... doesn't say anything about mixing formula amount.. seems that I read somewhere , 4 parts water to 1 part phosphate.. and 185 degrees is...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
10-04-2015, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 1968 nova ss pitman arm
ah.. I see now.. the pitman arm part number was both used for manual or power stering boxes... the only different being the length of pitman arm for fast ratio box or the short 5.25 for standard ...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
10-04-2015, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 5
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1968 nova ss pitman arm
noticed my 68 nova ss pitman arm has extreme amount of play in it . time to replace...this is an original 68 nova ss 396/350 hp car with power steering. I had purchased the car from wayne Bushey...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
09-27-2015, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,012
Gray phosplate coating
Wondering who you guys recommend for gray phosphate coating for hood hinges and latches for my other 68 nova ss....lookin for shop that does a good job with reasonable turn around time.. thanks in...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-17-2015, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 3
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nova nos door window chrome trim
I purchased for 68-72 chevy nova left hand and right hand door nos side window chrome trim ...one piece was perfect condition ,the other side,(because of poorly packaged..)was damaged in a few...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-26-2015, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,784
Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
well,i ended up finding a piece of brake line with fitting attached,removed the brake bleeder screw and attached the line.pushed in the calipers in by hand while installing the brake pads at the...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-24-2015, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,784
Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
it seem Napa makes to tool to help in spreading the caliper pistons ,especially easier for 4 piston calipers brakes ,part no SER279,hoping to purchase it tomorrow and we will see what happens.Chris
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-23-2015, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
good ideas so far..with the 4 pistons .simply isn't enough room to install small clamps and open up calipers and install pads...if I an not mistaken,each pistons has a small spring behind each...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-23-2015, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 13
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4 pistons caliper brakes/pad installions
Hey guys my 68 nova ss 396 was optioned with the 4 pistons calipers.just installed new wheel bearings...any easy way to reinstall the brake pads..as each pistons is pulled back the other 3 move...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-18-2015, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,555
chevy orange motor paint
Guys,just finished a rebuilt on my 68 396/350 hp nova ss motor...any help in possible a PPG mix color for the chevy orange color of block and intake besides the spray bomb cans... any help...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-29-2014, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 1
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nova ss frame and under carriage semi-gloss black
Guys ,I restored a 1968 nova ss L-34 car about 10 years ago and used the PPg with a flattening agent.. with good results,,but had an issues with the shelf life on the dx685 flatteneing agent.....I am...
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Forum: In Memoriam
04-24-2014, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 31,291
Re: Helen Gibb
Sorry to hear of Helen passing,meet her once.really nice lady ..prayers and condolences
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
04-24-2010, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,177
Re: Balancing Bias Ply Tires
good questions tim,i have one car we were able to balance ok.the other nova every tire shop said they were so far out of wack they couldn;t do a thing with the bias ply tires.it would be good to here...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-24-2010, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,920
Re: 1968 nova metal dash panel
the rust is not too bad .But I noticed the camaro and nova use the same metal dash panel.in a camaro catalog the 68 dash panel is different is it the same as a 68 nova metal dash panel;another...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-23-2010, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,920
Re: 1968 nova metal dash panel
that is correct jason.if I had a 69-72 metal dash panel to compare to the 68 it would be easy to see if it is a minor or major change,surely somebody out there has ran into this before.Chris
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