Where it all began!

[Nova Jed]

I have been a little diabled this week and decided that I would post a couple of pictures of my first Nova. I had a lot of fun with that car and created a lot of memories working on it with my family and friends. Some of those friends have become best friends and people who that I hope to grow old with.

But here she is...

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/MyFirstCar.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/Motorwork.jpg

Notice the date, seven months before I could even drive! I was 15 and it was my first car. A 1971 Nova with a rebuiklt 307 truck motor in it.

[Nova Jed]

My friend and I doing a header install! I couldn't leave well enough alone!
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/Headers.jpg

[1969l78]

Very cool, mine was a 70 triple gold nova. It had a 307 in it, bought from original owner when I was 15. I will have to copy the pics to a disk then load them here. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[CC Rider]

I remember those days!

Thanks for posting these up! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Nova Jed]

I don't have to say where this is at! http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/HighSchoolDrags.jpg

My First drag race.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/15739at8729.jpg

[Nova Jed]

My Car earned the name "Rainbow Magic". And it's not what you think. There were so many colors on my car that I couldn't help it. This is the guy that gave it the name. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/MeandChris.jpg

The first day it was inspected and had new tires. New tires because of all the burnouts I did in the driveway!

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

Cool photos, I wish I had more from the old days.

Great memories thanks for sharing

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[ORIGLS6]

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I have been a little diabled this week .......

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Nothing serious we hope. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Nova Jed]

Dad!

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/DadandI.jpg

[Nova Jed]

No not serious. Cut my finger pretty bad. Sorry for the typo.

[Nova Jed]

In the shop and out.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2008-12-21081519PM.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2008-12-21082232PM.jpg

The original color. Code 26 26. It also had the 756 interior.

PS. If anyone knows of any 1971 Nova's with this color combo forsale, please let me know.

[Nova Jed]

All done.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2008-12-21082416PM.jpg

[69hurstSC]

Its like staring back at my HS years. I still have my 74 Nova Custom as well. My color was 94 Corvette blue.

[Nova Jed]

The next picture is my most favorite because it's worth a thousand words. The day of my senior prom, and about three hours after the new trans was installed. I blew it two days before because someone hadn't checked the fluid level after it had been parked for so long. My best friend helped me until 4am to get the old one out and back in, so I could get to the prom! What a best friend.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2008-12-21083104PM.jpg

I think I clean up rather well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2008-12-21084132PM.jpg

[Nova Jed]

Last but not least. The only picture of the car I have taken about 3 weeks before I sold it and bought my 6cyl 70 Nova.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2008-12-21092132PM.jpg

[x Baldwin Motion]

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I have been a little diabled this week .......

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too many tastycakes??


Jed those pics are so cool. I lost a ton of photos in a basement flood years ago. It really hurts now.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/Headers.jpg

taking off left fender for header install? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Nova Jed]

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Very cool, mine was a 70 triple gold nova. It had a 307 in it, bought from original owner when I was 15. I will have to copy the pics to a disk then load them here. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Rob, it's all proof that the love for the Nova's haven't stopped! I'm gonna start my search for a 26 26 756, just like you did for the BB.

[flyingn]

very cool Jed. Maple grove huh?? nice track

[Seattle Sam]

Jed,
Keep taking those pics! You will be really glad you did later in life.

[Mr70]

Especially when they start calling you Uncle Jed.
Great Pics.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Dog427435]

Great pictures Jed!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


Great memories! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Plowman]

SUPER COOL. Paul

[elonblock]

These are great pics Jed! Really takes me back to my youth. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Keep em' coming!

[Salvatore]

Jed-I is the man! Keep em coming! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Xplantdad]

Nice stuff Jed! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[JJEH]

Yes, really nice stuff http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

These Times are the best i think...

[70LS6454]

Jed, those are cool pictures, thanks for sharing.

[mockingbird812]

Cool stuff Jed! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jtower1969]

Great pictures...

[Andy]

cool pics. I like novas too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Nova Jed]

Thanks for all the comments guys! I must have looked at these pictures so many times when I was at VMI, that a bunch of guys started to ask me if my dad owned a body shop. It made me laugh everytime. I will hang onto them for dear life!

[x Baldwin Motion]

VMI ? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[ANDY M]

Virginia Military Institute. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Nova Jed]

You got it!

[PeteLeathersac]

Great pics Jed!.

My ex tossed out most of my old pics on purpose and I think I'm still more sore about it than the few hundred thou in cash she cost me!http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif.

~ Pete
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[Nova Jed]

Just wanted to bump this up there for the owner of this car. The 307 is still going after 14 yrs.