Zach Carters Nova

[Xplantdad]

Hi Bruce, here are a few words about my new 68 Chevy II. I saw the little nova a few years ago and talked with the owner about it but it wasn't for sale. Some friends of his went to an estate sale in Charlotte, NC and called him about the car. He wasn't that interested but one of the guys went ahead and bought it in case he wanted it later. After the purchase the car sat in a warehouse in Birmingham, ALA for a few years until the gentleman that turned it down saw it one day and decided to go ahead and buy it from his friend who grabbed it at auction.

He and his wife drove it home from Birmingham to Huntsville with the original wheels and what looks like the original tires. At that time (1999-2000) the nova showed a little over 16,000 miles and now in 2008 it boasts only 18,000 and change. Once Mr. Jenkins (Not Grumpy) got the car home he added the rally wheels, new wheel cylinders and shoes, fuel pump, wires, a belt, and points cap and button. I haven't washed the car or turned a bolt on it other than to tighten the fan belt the night I drove it home.

It is a 230 inline six with a powerglide and 8.2 inch rear end. Four wheel manual drums make driving lots of fun but they work expectionally well. The car appears to be almost totally original save for a couple things I know have been played with and a couple I can guess at. First, the exhaust is nice but has duals from the crossflow muffler out which can't be right. Second, the original wheels have been painted black over the original body color.

The redline tires have either been washed alot or sunbleached because they look almost pinkish white now. As far as options, the nova is just about as stripped as they come. It has an AM radio and shoulder belts and that's about it. I thought I had a bulb blown behind the heater controls but this car didn't come with the lighted heater control to start with. One cool thing yet aggravating thing is the buzzer, if the key is in and you open the door it makes more noise than the whine of the powerglide.

The photos don't show the true color of the original paint very well but they also don't show some of the 40 yrs worth of scratches and dings. One other thing that I found very unique about this car is the vinyl floor. It looks as if it were poured into the car and is in near perfect shape. Most vinyl floors are black or painted with laquer in a solid color but this one is a speckled color, kind of a olive and black. It would be impossible to replace the floor and that seems to be the one thing that keeps me from dropping a small block and four speed into the car. I couldn't consider cutting a hole in that floor.

I hope to have the wheels cleaned up and back on soon and detail the engine bay, the splatter on the underside of the hood is dirt and wipes off, I just haven't wiped it off yet. I will be pulling the seats soon to find the buildsheet which should be almost blank because of the way the car was ordered but it will still be nice to find and make a copy of. I hope the pictures look allright Bruce, I included a couple of the wheels that will be back on soon so try to picture it that way for now. I don't like the rally wheels on the car.


Tommy Turner



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[CC Rider]

Wow, nice Nova! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[1969l78]

Another cool nova

[GenOne]

very cool car and story -

[Tommy]

Thanks Bruce for putting this up and thanks for the compliments! I got an old Title the other day showing the car at one time was registered to a man in Pilot Mountain, NC. I looked back over some resources and found I was wrong about the tires. The car should have had a 7.35 X 14 with a white stripe. The E-70-14 redline was only for the SS model so when someone painted the wheels they added the redlines. I am going back with the gold wheels and am leaning towards redlines again http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif. I think some good detailing and a little touch up will go a long way on this car. Out of curiosity I checked the VIN pad on the engine and it matched the VIN and was coded as BF (230 with powerglide) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

['69Novajoe]

Another mostly original Nova!! This is getting to be an epidemic. I love it.

[ORIGLS6]

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Another mostly original Nova!! This is getting to be an epidemic. I love it.

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Hope I'm a victim! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[67BelAir427]

Great car Tommy!

[ORIGLS6]

Tommy, if the current red lines aren't weather cracked and appear to be safe I'll bet they'll clean up nice. Try a little Westley's BleachWhite on them or a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I've had good luck bringing the red stripe back to life with both products.
I agree that she'll look nice with the gold wheels and red stripes. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Throw us some pics when you get it done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Nice Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Dig your ride. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

Hey Tommy, That is really a nice car! Love that color too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Nova Jed]

Ugh! This makes me wish I never touched my Nova! I need to find another sirvivor! Cool Chevy II Tommy!

[x Baldwin Motion]

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How cool is this sleeper look? But wait, it gets how many MPG? Excellent score Tommy, Good Luck !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif


oh http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[jasonL78]

I love that 68 nova. Oh what I would do for that original Ivy gold interior. Notice all the different shades of green/gold.They don't get anymore original than that.

Jason

[Tommy]

Thanks Jason. There is a lot of color inside the car when you really start looking around. Kinda cool http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif. I cleaned the bottom side of the hood the other day and it cleaned up real nice. I gotta get the correct hoses and clamps and get the engine bay looking like it should. Oh, the tree trunk driving the Nova in one of those pictures is Dad...

Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Nice.....nice.....nice......

[WILMASBOYL78]

Very cool... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Do I see dual exhaust pipes..?? Is the hi-po 6 cylinder http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



wilma

[gibbyzracing]

I love novas... You never see them anymore in that good of shape with the 6 cyl good looking car

[Tommy]

I recently sold the Nova to a member here from Texas. Zach Carter now owns this car and just a few days after picking it up he sent me these photos of a detailed trunk and new tires on freshly painted wheels. I enjoyed meeting Zach and his Father, both are nice folks and were alot of fun to talk with. Zach has plans to continue detailing and taking care of some of the cosmetic issues of the Nova, I think it is in good hands http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif.


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Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Zach Carter]

Thanks for the kind words Tommy. It was a pleasure to meet you too. As I progress with the car I will add new pictures.

[mockingbird812]

Looking real good Zach. Those redline bias plies look just right! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Good luck on the "new" ride! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[300deluxeL79]

looks great zach http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif is that gettin a big block too? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Zach Carter]

I can't decide......I really like the originalty of this car.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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looks great zach http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif is that gettin a big block too? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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I really thought about that car with a big block. I think it's the way to go. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Congrats on the sale Tommy, and good luck Zach with the new ride!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Nova Jed]

Keep it the way it is! LOL Sorry, love the survivors.

[Zach Carter]

Here are some updated pictures of the Nova. I decided to big block it. One thing lead to another and the brake lines were replaced, fuel line, gas tank, fenders a being fixed, new spring, bushings ball joints, shocks, etc, etc.
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[Tommy]

Looks good Zach. I hope you are satisfied with the car.


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

['69Novajoe]

Wow, I can hardly wait to see this one finished!! Maybe I should "big-block" my Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
Joe

[Zach Carter]

It's in the body shop now getting the bumps and bruises healed.

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[Tommy]

I would hate to shop at the grocery store they shopped at http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif.... Zach, I got your message but haven't made any calls today. I took a migraine and it was a good one.... They put me down sometimes. I am getting my vision back now, i'll give you a call soon.

Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Xplantdad]

Get well Tommy...migraines suck. BTW, beat Florida, will ya? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Wow, I can hardly wait to see this one finished!! Maybe I should "big-block" my Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
Joe

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[MosportGreen66]

Tommy, as a migraine sufferer myself, I know exactly what you're experiencing. Lay off the computer and rest your eyes man! You'll be back soon enough. And Zach, keep coming with those photos!

-Dan

[Nancy Gibb]

Beat FLORIDA???? I DON'T THINK SOOOOOO!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif After living in FLORIDA for 25 years, and attending MANY games, I say NO WAY, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif unless the officials are FROM ALABAMA!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif GO GATORS....CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP at the SWAMP!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif Hope you are feeling better TOMMY... n.g.

[Tommy]

Yes Maam, I am feeling fine now. All better and looking for a part for Zach. He calls looking for the tricky stuff.....


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[69L78Post]

Hi Zach, the Nova looks great. How's your 69 L72 Biscayne coming along? I haven't done anything with mine yet, the Chevelle is first in line.

Barry

[Xplantdad]

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Beat FLORIDA???? I DON'T THINK SOOOOOO!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif After living in FLORIDA for 25 years, and attending MANY games, I say NO WAY, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif unless the officials are FROM ALABAMA!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif GO GATORS....CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP at the SWAMP!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif Hope you are feeling better TOMMY... n.g.

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LOL Nancy! Roll Tide? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[MR PIT PAL]

I love this color on a Nova.

Jody.

[Zach Carter]

It comes out of the body shop next week. Here is what this week looked like.

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[ORIGLS6]

Stinger hood! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[68l30]

Looks sweet!! Love the color!!
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Big

[300deluxeL79]

looks grrreat zach! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
love the color and the stinger hood! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[HPMIKE]

That looks awesome. That hood works so well http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

MB

[brent396]

Zach any new pics

[Zach Carter]

I'm working on it. The weather has been terrible and I've been slammed at work with year end. Give me a couple weeks and I post the finished pictures.

I'm almost there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Zach Carter]

Here it is guys. A million dollars later....

1968 Nova, L78, CX TH400, 4.10's, 506HP
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Don't gig me on the plug wires not being in the holders; I'm still adjusting the timing....
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[markjohnson]

Wow! I really, really like it. Love the color especially. Looks like you've got a fun summer ahead with the finished car!

[Salvatore]

Car looks great Zach! can't beat that color. Looks like you guys did and A-1 job too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

Zach - your car looks killer! Love the paint color. I'll be this car gets it on the street!!! Nice job!

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['69Novajoe]

Ditto to what everyone else said. I love the dog-dish look (I wonder why??!!) and the tire combo. Great job.
Joe

[Xplantdad]

Looking great Zach... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Schonyenko2]

That's one fine lookin 68. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[m22mike]

Nice. Love the hood/wheels... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[napa68]

Awsome Day 2 execution! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

What they said above! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

Any details on the mill? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Zach Carter]

Thanks for all the compliments guys.....

The Mill....

272 4 bolt block bored .60 over, 6223 crank, Eagle Rods, 11.1 Speed Pro Pistons. 840 heads w/ 2.30 intakes and 1.88 exhaust, 163 intake ported and polished, 750cfm Chuck Nuytten Carb flowed to 930cfm, Comp Cams Stainless full roller rockers, Comp Cams Hydraulic Roller Cam: Duration Adv. In./Ex. 304, @ .050" In./Ex. 244, Valve Lift @ 1.5:1 In./Ex. .612

I'll scan the dyno sheets in tomorrow.

This car is stupid fast, currently still has open headers.... The police showed up the day of its maiden voyage. Apparently the HOA wasn't too happy with my version of Two Lane Blacktop http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Tommy]

The Nova looks great Zach ! You did a really nice job http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif.


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[tmilecki]

That Nova is awsome. I new I should have bought it when it was for sale. I had a Chuck Nuytten carburator on one of my cars. Best running carb I ever had.

[brent396]

Awsome job Zach love day 2 look http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[rare4k]

Great looking car, to bad the front marker light Emblems are Flipped the 396 should be in front of the light.

[Nova Jed]

Now that looks like an awsome Nova! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

Oh yeah!!! that car is rockin' now!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Nice job...wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969grb]

Zach, Well done!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Plowman]

Nice!

[Zach Carter]

Here is the Dyno Sheet on the engine.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/zach_carter/1968%20Nova/DynoSheet.jpg

The ladder bars are coming off and these are going on.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/zach_carter/1968%20Nova/IMG_1242.jpg

[olredalert]

------Nice broad torque curve and makes its power right at 6000. Very nice!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif You dont have to punish it to have fun. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif .......Bill S

[WILMASBOYL78]

Great dyno numbers...you will need those traction bars..wilma

[Salvatore]

What do you know about Dyno numbers and traction bars? You don't drive over 50 when and if you drive those cars of yours at all. Its about time to unzip those sleeping blankets Tommy. I bet last year came and went and those poor novas stayed asleep ALL year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif Poor cars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sammy, I was just over at the shop to get something...and yes they are sleeping comfortably. Tomorrow's weather looks real nice...perhaps I will break the ice. Do you have a vehicle color choice in mind...?? Sorry, I don't have green.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Nova Jed]

Wilma, take out the Cortez Silver. Should be nice and eyecatching in the sun!

[Tommy]

Hey Zach, Can I borrow the Nova for the Power Tour? I'll get the new drive train broke in real good for you !! I think you will like the Traction bars a lot better than the Ladder bars. The numbers on the engine are great !


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Wilma, take out the Cortez Silver. Should be nice and eyecatching in the sun!

[/ QUOTE ]Yep, the silver one. Do something with all those cars Tom. With the prices of novas these days you can drive the tires off them. No need to worry about what they are worth. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Have some fun!

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Zach,
Did a great job with the Nova,nice color.What color yellow did you paint those bars with,have a pair just like them and need to repaint mine.

[Zach Carter]

The ladder bars are actually powdercoated. I can't remember the number but I have to go back over there Monday to pick some more stuff up and I can check.

Thanks for the continued compliments guys.... Tommy you can drive the car anytime.

[brent396]

Hey Zach do you want to sell the ladder bars

[Zach Carter]

Brent, sent you a PM.