Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!

[napa68]

Spent the weekend putting the Nova back together. I am really impressed with the shock tower brace I purchased from a fellow over on Steve's Nova Site. The car would fire right up if the idiot working on it would remember to reconnect the distributor leads [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

Still have to make up my new battery cables plus I need to source (or fabricate) a driveshaft loop.

[DW31S]

Very cool car. I like 'em racey and that car fits. The build is great and you should be proud. About the loop, there is a company that makes a powder coated black one-piece that I used. I think it was you who was asking about it in a different thread. I responded twice and my first was a little incorrect. I just remember being somewhat impressed with the idea, the clean installation, and didn't have to hack up my car.. The one I speak of should have an application for your Nova, and will blend right in with the under-side of your car.

[slammed1]

absolutely stunning car with perfect stance and attitude.

[Postsedan]

Tim,

Looks fantastic....does the new shock tower brace...interfere with the air cleaner?

Dan

[napa68]

Plenty of room for the usual 14&quot; air cleaner Dan

Too bad I scattered the clutch in it. I would have loved to have been driving it this weekend. Time for more upgrades!

Faceplate the Tremec?
M22W
G Force
Jericho?

Hmmmmmm

[enio45]

nice detail work!

[napa68]

Making progress on the upgrades as of recent. To my surprise, the clutch was a real disappointment. For what I spent on it originally, I expected more from it than a fastener failure. 2 studs for the pressure plate were tore out with a third on the way. I am really particular with torque when I assemble things like this but...............





I did order my M22W this week and should hopefully have it in a week or two. I did find myself a REALLY nice Hurst Ram Rod for the M22W



And also decided on my plan of attack for a driveshaft loop. I am just going to weld the loop to my X pipe. It should tuck in nicely.




Once that is all completed, the x pipe and mufflers will go back to powder coating. Then I can order up a new driveshaft and let the beating continue.

[napa68]

Mocked up and adjusted on another Muncie I have. This thing is cool!

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 20pt">Very nice Tim. Looking <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">GOOD</span></span>!</span>

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">I swung by Summit HQ off of 71 in Ohio last weekend and they had this Lakewood loop on display. Of course it requires attachment to the floor pan...
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