Mayhems 71 Nova

[Mayhem]

Hi folks, i'm still a newbie here, but wanted to post a couple of pics of my car. It is hardly a numbers or mint car, but I still like it. It was a Rally V-8 model, automatic. It now has a built 350, decent Comp Cam, TH-400 with decent shift kit, line lock, Hurst Quarter-stick, MSD-6A, AutoMeter gauges/Tach/Shift light, Billett pulleys, catch can, EP aluminum heads & intake, Holley HP 750 DP, March Industries brackets, Cool-Can, 4" glass cowl hood, Hooker ceramic coated headers (which are awesome-cool to the touch within 5 minutes) sub-frame connectors, 12 bolt posi on 373 gears (had 410) and Flowmaster 40's. It is a mild "groundshaker" and is a fun Saturday night car. Interior is very good, all the chrome trim is present. I am making it a Yenko clone (but not a poser) maybe tribute would be a better description? Honestly I'm just making it as I like it. These are the only recent pics I have. (It does have the Yenko emblems on the fenders and trunk now) Will update pics over the weekend.

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[TDW]

Nice looking Nova. I bet it is a blast to drive.

[Nova Jed]

Looks like that Nova can Rally some troops. Remember, your Nova will be a "Different Day 2" one day.

Where did you mount the MSD box?

[Mayhem]

It is currently on the firewall, just haven't moved it to a better location yet. My previous car (73 Camaro 427) it was mounted inside.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like that Nova can Rally some troops. Remember, your Nova will be a &quot;Different Day 2&quot; one day.

Where did you mount the MSD box? </div></div>

[Mayhem]

Here are a few pics from this morning:
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Line in back window is wrinkled tint.
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[Plowman]

What size tires are on your Nova[front-rear]. Paul

[Mayhem]

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[Mayhem]

Little addition from the speed shop today. Little Chevy logo air cleaner topper.

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[Plowman]

Thank you for posting the tires,the car look's so good,I had to ask. Paul

[Mayhem]

No problem Paul, and thank you.

[Mayhem]

No, but oh I wish!!!

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[markinnaples]

Good grief, that is friggin' awesome.

[Mayhem]

The new model Holley &quot;HP&quot; carbs work very well and look good too.

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[miket1]

The Nova looks great, how do you like the new Holley HP Carbs, is the idle quality greatly improved from the older version carbs.

[Mayhem]

Thanks.

I am still tweaking it a bit, as I replaced the plugs to a little cooler plug the day after the carb, and am in the middle of doing the plug wires. I had some trouble getting the right plugs, as it is an '80 Vette motor, with aluminum heads. There are several options, which include a shorter and longer plug. I ended up going with the longer one = AC Delco 41-602 gapped at .045. The old ones were gapped at .041, so it runs a little different now.

But yes, it does seem to idle better, or at least make the cam lobe more of a gallop.
I had it burning tires through all of first gear and into half of second before I changed plugs. Now I have to tweak it again to get it exact.

I looked at the &quot;Avenger&quot; models with the pretty anodized body, but the HP version was more like a Dominator, with 4 matching barrels instead of the stock looking butterfly primary portion. The HP's have no choke, are mechanical secondaries, and are &quot;street/strip&quot; rated with an all business design.

[Mayhem]

P.S. &quot;burning tires&quot; into second gear on pavement equates to the picture at the top of this page for what it will do on a well treated track! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Mayhem]

<span style="font-weight: bold">When you feel like running no hood.....</span>

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[miket1]

I need 2 of these for 540 cu. inch Merlin engines on my Fountain Powerboat, I am looking for good idle qualty, Holley says with the 4 corner idle adjustment &amp; new designed air bleeds that at idle it is more tunable and sharper, that is what I was curious about compared to the older version Holley carb.

[PxTx]

My sister has an HP on her camaro, it probably 8 years old. It is def richer out of the box than a standard Holley.

The air bleeds make it a lot more tunable. If you are going to run two of them, you'll have to really look at the idle circuit. May be able to rune wiht a bleed, if they give you thant ability. When my dad and I tune the old 1850 600 cfm carbs for dual quads we would tyically put a small restrictor wire in the liquid line of the idle circuit in the metering block.

[Mayhem]

Mike, as you state, with the 4 corner adjustments, once you get the floats happy, they are awesome, and seem to be much more responsive and fine tuned than say a Demon.
They of course have the interchangeable power valve on the primary as well.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: miket1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need 2 of these for 540 cu. inch Merlin engines on my Fountain Powerboat, I am looking for good idle qualty, Holley says with the 4 corner idle adjustment &amp; new designed air bleeds that at idle it is more tunable and sharper, that is what I was curious about compared to the older version Holley carb. </div></div>

[Mayhem]

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[PxTx]

Looks like you're having fun with it. What is next, dealer tag frame?

[Mayhem]

Nah, I think I have reached my limit of &quot;Yenko&quot; titled items. The 3 badges and the dealer decal are enough.
I was toying with the idea of the white 69 Yenko stripe kit, but I think I will hold off.
I have been having fun with it though. Now that I have a few sets of plugs and that new carb, this thing has got to be running 12.0's or possibly even 11.90's in the cool night air.
It is running very strong. Timing is set for peak performance, not driving. I am getting the MSD adjustable timing setup so I can dial it in for normal or performance conditions. I'm lovin it!

[PxTx]

I remember your post on plug gap and i see the MSD in the picture above. Is it working? I thought it wasn't a CD ignition, but an MSD has a capacitive discharge.

[Mayhem]

I guess I didn't catch the &quot;capacitive discharge&quot; reference before. Yes it is working great. I am very close to being confident enough to run it down the track a few times. But this likely won't occur until Spring.
It may still need an electric fuel pump. It was falling on its face at the top of 2nd gear, but that seems to have resolved with the new carb and plug gap change.
I think the adjustable MSD timing control, and a new set of tires will be the final tweak. But since it's Winter, I will likely pull the trans and check things, replace the U-joints, etc. Safety check mostly.
But overall, right now I am very happy with it, and almost positive it would carry the front wheels all of 1st gear on the track.

[Mayhem]

P.S. Getting deployed to the Texas-Mexico border for a week starting tomorrow (Monday), so attendance will be light.
Keep me in your prayers. Take care.

[Mayhem]

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[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">P.S. Getting deployed to the Texas-Mexico border for a week starting tomorrow (Monday), so attendance will be light.
Keep me in your prayers. Take care. </div></div>You got it! We have 2 in the National Guard here in Pa. so I know the drill. Be safe!!

[markinnaples]

Best of luck on the border, and thank you for protecting our country.

[Mayhem]

Well, i'm not in the military. But 1700 pounds of pot in San Juan is off the street during our stay.

I'm back home and preparing for Christmas Eve travels to family (in-laws !#@%!) but still, family time.
Hope everyone has a very Merry CHRISTmas and safe travels. Stay warm.

[Mayhem]

<span style="font-weight: bold">Pics from this morning:</span>

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[Mayhem]

Rolling out of the neighborhood Saturday morning, idling around 20 mph.
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[VintageMusclecar]

Why so much fuel pressure?

[PxTx]

I'll be interested to what you have to say Eric. I run around wiht about 9 psi on the street and crank it up to 11 while at the track to make sure the dual quads are fed.

[VintageMusclecar]

Not criticizing, just curious. I've always ran ~6.5-7 lbs and never had an issue as long as that pressure could be maintained, but I have seen issues with needle &amp; seats with &gt;8-9 lbs.

My $.02: volume&gt;pressure

[Plowman]

I found that if you some time use Viton-tipped needle that they will hold 13-lbs on the street. Hope this helps. But VintageMusclecar I found has never lead anyone incorrect. *Paul

[Hemicolt]

My Pro Systems carb. requires 9 to 10 psi because of the needle and seat package that Patrick installed in it.

Late on chiming in, but very nice car.

[Mayhem]

Thanks.

The psi is indeed high. I am switching electric fuel pump and regulator this weekend hopefully.

[Mayhem]

OK, been a little while. Swapped to the electric fuel pump, regulated at 7.5 psi, the other 6.5 goes in the return line. Doing better.
Had an overheating issue last weekend in gridlock traffic. Currently have the hood off, and have carved out the opening in the back of the cowl more so it can really breathe.
I also added a Spectre cold air intake setup with dual snorkels and tubes to the front radiator core, pulling cool air in from the grill, but threw the bug catcher on while the hood is off.
These are a couple pics from today, after 4 days of rain we were ready to get out and stretch.

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[VintageMusclecar]

Sounds good! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

really nice pictures! Looks like a really neat, clean community!

[WILMASBOYL78]

As much as it kills me to agree with Sammy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif this a very cool Nova <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

I'll bet it's a blast to drive <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

wilma

[PxTx]

I'm digging the no-hood look man!

[Mk IV Muscle]

I remember when running without a hood to show off the engine was the Cool thing to do. I know it's not the &quot;Cool&quot; you're looking for Mayhem. LOL.

[Mayhem]

Thanks folks.

A buddy keeps trying to tell me it's illegal to run no hood. Says if it came from the factory you can, otherwise not. I don't know of any cars that came without a hood!

Anyway, yep, it was fun, but the hood is modded and back on. Now it breathes. Thanks.

[PxTx]

Don't sweat it. Harley's are tyically not legal with loud pipes, but rarely do they get ticketed. I think you Nova is old enough you kind of get a pass for being an American Classic.

Now, when mark Hasset Jr is running around wiht his 10 second Honda and no hood, there seems to be a double standard. Anyways, keep the pics posting. Thanks!

[Plowman]

Look's and sounds cool. Try some cool TOW TABS on that bad boy. See pxtx for that.

[Nova Jed]

Car looks and sounds good!

[Mayhem]

Thanks Jed. I love yours. Got any larger pics of it?

Been a while since I have been on. Going through house sale, moving, divorce, Daughters HS graduation-heading to college $$$, etc. Will be all good when over with.

Here's a couple of pics from today.
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[Mayhem]

Will the tow-tabs stick out from the existing slots in the bumper? I am interested. Pics?

[PxTx]

Make your own like these:

http://www.pittsburghinternationaldragway.com/reject-xs/img1309.jpg

http://www.pittsburghinternationaldragway.com/super-stock/img855.jpg

The other, more popular option is the NMW tabs like in these threads:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&amp;Number=447259&amp;page=all

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/486233/2

[Mayhem]

Cool. Thank you Paul. Helpful as always.

[Mayhem]

Been a while. Done some work to the car this last week.
-Mickey Tires
-March Serpentine Kit
-140A single wire alternator
-Power Steering (removed before I bought car)
-Tubular A-arms
-2&quot; Drop Spindles
-Rebuilt the Holley HP
-regasketed top end, painted intake
-new MSD 6A with rev limiter
-new MSD dial timing control
-Hunter alignment
--Ready for the Power Tour!

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[6pakdave]

Hey M,
You ran a 275/60 in your early posts , what tyre/rim/backspace are you running with the Mickeys? Im looking to run a pair of M/T's on some 7 or 8&quot; steel rims/doggies.
Have you narrowed the axle or modified the shock/wheel tub/lip? I have a 10 bolt , stock panels and want it lowered in the rear if I can.
Like the tyre height with the 275/60

cheers Dave

[Mayhem]

No changes. Same size.
Rear is a Mickey 28x10x15 model 6640 Sportsman SR.
Front is a 26x6x15 6652 I believe.
The only mod to the rear was previous owner slightly cut the inner rear fender well maybe 1/4 &quot;.
There is less than 1/2&quot; of space between wheel wells inner and outer.
10 bolt GM with .373s, Comp Eng drag shocks on all fours.

[468BIGBLOCK]

it be lookin fine.

[Mayhem]

Thank you thank you.

I am tired of working on it for a while, I know that. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

Just trying to get everything possible done before the Power Tour.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Here is the latest pics I took while taking an evening country cruise the other day-</span>

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[6pakdave]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No changes. Same size.
Rear is a Mickey 28x10x15 model 6640 Sportsman SR.
Front is a 26x6x15 6652 I believe.
The only mod to the rear was previous owner slightly cut the inner rear fender well maybe 1/4 &quot;.
There is less than 1/2&quot; of space between wheel wells inner and outer.
10 bolt GM with .373s, Comp Eng drag shocks on all fours.
</div></div>

Cool!.. Are they 5&quot; BS 8&quot; welds? Im in SoCal in 2 weeks time. Picking up my Stinger hood and some more goodies for my 72. Wheels n Tires are also on my list!

cheers Dave

[Mayhem]

Yes, I believe that is it. I know they are 8&quot; rims, and the BS appears to be 5&quot;.
I was going to order new old school Centerlines, but they only make up to 4 3/4&quot; BS.
So I figured I would just leave it alone and run the Welds.

[Mayhem]

Took 1st place in my class (Big Street) at the local drags this weekend.
Surprisingly from a track car. He must have had trouble. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

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VIDEO-HERE (http://youtu.be/tnWUBBz5PLQ)

[Mayhem]

Of course!!! 3 weeks until the Power Tour, and looks like I bent a valve, or something in the head went.
I am so ready to build out my next level engine.
It will be fixed in time either way. Fix the head/valve issue, new set of heads, whatever.
I am NOT missing the Power Tour!

[Mayhem]

No problems found. We think the bolts on the intake were not torqued correctly and they vibrated loose, allowing coolant to leak around into the valves/cylinder. This likely occurred during or after a weekend of running it down the track 8-9 times. There was no signs or sounds of trouble, until it fowled the plug while filling that cylinder with coolant.
Putting it back together now, flushing the oil, etc.
Will find out for sure over the weekend.

[slammed1]

As a huge fan of 68-72 Novas I am digging your car. I had a 68 with a 327 I drag raced and sold,would love to have it back or build another one. Your stance is perfect. I ran a 15x8 with 5 1/2 backspace.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac61/slammedone/Novas/mynova.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/slammedone/media/Novas/mynova.jpg.html)

[Mayhem]

Thanks. Your pic above looks great too.
I got the car back together and completed the Power Tour with no trouble at all.
3553 miles total. IT was awesome, but not sure I would do it again, at least not without AC.

PICS HERE (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/sycnova/library/?sort=2&amp;page=1)

[Mayhem]

Still running like a champ. Here is a shot of the front spoiler I fabricated from some brushed aluminum.
It came out pretty good and is very functional, pushing air up into the bottom of the radiator, and I prefer it over the fiberglass/plastic &quot;Randys&quot; ones.
It will also cut any varmint in half that gets in the way!
Material cost $7.00 at a swap meet, and a few hours fabrication in the home garage.
(I put the M decal on it for a few days for the guy that I had to get to bend it on his metal break in his shop for appreciation)
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/Mspoiler.jpg

[kwhizz]

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[Plowman]

Nice car and nice pictures too.

[Mayhem]

Thank you Sir.

This is the latest and greatest, and the red one is for sale. ($16K)
New toy is a 72 SS
496/Brodix/SCAT
TH400 w/ brake
Dana/Mosier/Strange .488 w/ full spool
Best of 10.20 @ 138 on slicks and brake.

Currently changing out to a posi unit and .410 gears cause 3000RPM at 55MPH is not fun on Saturday night. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif
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[Plowman]

Good luck with that soo cool New Nova.

[Salvatore]

another go fast nova for Central Texas!

[earntaz]

A pair of forever fast Novas from the Republic of Texas -- AWESOME rides!

[Mayhem]

Makes me want to mount a flag on it like the MOPAR George Washington commercial. LOL
Video (http://youtu.be/r-3HEyR-c3M)
And so begins the Texas Revolution. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif

[Mayhem]

OH, P.S. Paul, Got the orange one off the rack and back home tonight.
I was very shocked at the small amount of change between the different gears; maybe 5mph.
But it's still a blast to drive, and nice weather this weekend allegedly. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Mayhem]

Ongoing work-
Finished the Dana rear. Yanked the 496 Dart out and found I was better off going ahead with the full swap.
Skip White Performance 555 Dart being built, about a week from delivery at this point. Fully tweaked
Brodix BB2 heads, all new everything from the Quickfuel 1050 down.
I am going to stick with the 400 trans with brake for now, and add a Gearvendor behind it.
Replacing the 4200 stall with a 3500, which is the minimum the cam calls for.
New steering box, front end work, new 5 pt. harnesses, roll cage pads, new dual fans in shroud, etc.
Just hope we can get it on the road by the end of this month and beat the 100+ temps!

Pics will follow when done. Engine will be all black and aluminum, with a blue electric water pump.
Should look pretty cool but still subdued.

[Mayhem]

Oh, and the red one was sold to someone on the NHRA Schumaker team.
Guess I need to update my picture.

[PxTx]

Thag 496 didn't hang arou d long. Can't wait for all the updates and driving impression on the new car and combo.

[Mayhem]

Well it was more of a pending failure than a choice.
The car was built for the track, especially the engine.
Even though it was putting 800=HP at the crank, it was on its last legs.
This new one should be pushing 800 as well, with the heads and mods done.
We keep hitting BS delays. Having trouble finding the right ARP head bolts
for a Dart Big M block and Brodix BB-2 heads. Every other configuration in the
world is in the books, except that one. It had studs previously that went into
the water jackets. This new block does not. It just arrived Friday. Got a little
done Friday evening before we got to the head bolt issue.
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[Plowman]

Looking soo good and cool. Keep it up with the hot set up.

[Mayhem]

I'm trying my friend.
You know the story...
cubic dollars.
Built a distribution plate and mounted relays and stuff today.
Mounted the new trans cooler, worked on a mock up of the new console.
A little at a time. Once we get the right head bolts it will move pretty quick I think.
We might have those resolved tomorrow if our local shop has ones that will work.
We are having to measure and match to exactly what it needs.

[Mayhem]

UPDATE-
Got the correct studs in, heads on (with the layered gaskets at $153!!! Ouch),
intake on, timing cover on, old valve covers on until final install into car,
and oil pan on for mock up and to keep from dripping any oil.

Also worked on new radiator and mounting into bay, numerous other mods.
Hope to work on it every night this week and be done by Friday.

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[Plowman]

That is going to be &quot;Fun To Drive&quot;,can't wait to see it done.

[Mayhem]

Me either my friend, me either.
Maybe Sunday afternoon. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Mayhem]

Still on the stand, but ever closer. Hopefully mounting the trans and going back in the car Sunday.
Old valve covers on just for mock up purposes and to avoid oil leakage.

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[Mayhem]

Sorry for phone pic. Engine and trans went in today.
Slowly but surely.
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[Plowman]

Look's good to me.

[Mayhem]

Here we go. Starting to look more like my build now.
Got rid of the mock up stuff, getting really close now.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Custom console-</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold">Custom radiator &amp; fan fab-</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold">Underside looking back-</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold">Underside looking forward-</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold">Looking through the wheelwell from outside the front wheel-</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold">Engine in bay, still running lines, hoses, wiring, etc-</span>
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[PxTx]

Lookin' Good Man! Nice and sorted out underneath and that switch panel looks like business.

[Mayhem]

It is getting there. Spent all of tonight working on wiring and cleaning up previous &quot;birds nest&quot; wiring.
Got the panel all wired up, tested everything and all is working. Having to make custom aluminum panels
for the cowl to mount my gauges outboard like the red one was.
Turned motor over just checking the starter. Sounded good, no shims needed.
Looks like tomorrow we will get the carb on and fire it up.
I was busy enough today that I didn't take any pics.

[Mayhem]

DONE!!!

Final work-
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Power distribution-
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Final wiring on my trademark gauge mounting-
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Engine complete-
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Not my first choice of air cleaners, but it's all that would fit,
A 2&quot; K&amp;N filter with a Spectre top-
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Oh yeah, that pretty QuickFuel 1050 that's all covered up-
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But it rocks for now-
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It has been 2 1/2 months since I have seen this view!-
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More to come after Saturday night once it is cleaned up and out romping around.

[Plowman]

Way to go and it look's soo cool. Now drive it and have some fun.

[Mayhem]

Oh I am my friend. I am. Got around 150 miles on it now.
A Highway Patrol buddy scared the crap out of me, pulling up along side me on the Interstate yesterday.
When I looked over and saw him flying a thumbs up and mouthing &quot;that is bad F'ing a$$&quot; I was greatly relieved.
Of course we had to pull over and chat for a bit. He loved it, I roared off from the side of the road when we left, him and his rider were videoing and taking pics, other traffic was freaking out. It was comical.

We reset the valves/lifters yesterday, re-tightened all bolts accessible, and checked voltages to the rear batteries. All is good. I love it. It took me 51 years to get the car I wanted, and I am loving it.
Can't wait until I can get a set of rims/slicks, and take it down the track. It should do low 10's.

[Plowman]

You are &quot;loving it&quot; so is all of us. Have fun driving it.

[Mayhem]

Youtube Video (http://youtu.be/f4ZSymSZrW0)

[Mayhem]

Break in oil changed. Rings seated.
2 step chips changed.
Need better rear tires.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif
Has new 33x19.5 MT's but they are the old school treaded ones you would see on a T-bucket or something.
Just burns em off. Looking at new Hoosier street tires i found. Anyone run them yet?
https://www.hoosiertire.com/strttire.htm

[Mayhem]

Pics from yesterday for a website contest-
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/72Nova11.jpg
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/72Nova22.jpg
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/72NovaINT2.jpg
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/72Nova33.jpg
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/72NovaGS2.jpg

[Mayhem]

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http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/Launch1.jpg

[PxTx]

Nice vid and love the touch with the mailbox!

[Mayhem]

Thanks Paul. Obviously no traction on the street. Was just playing around on the first nice day in a while,
after just replacing the radiator. Was really hoping to get it to the track this year, and there is a street meet this weekend,
but track temps have cooled significantly. We still have some warm nice days left, but the ground has gotten cold until Spring.
SO I will probably not rush it and just wait until then. I hope to get some GoPro video up soon, as opposed to the crappy phone vid.

[cook_dw]

Nice!!

[Mayhem]

Thank you sir.

[Mayhem]

Here is copy of an article from the Austin newspaper a couple weeks ago.
My buddys rat is in front, then my Nova, a buddys 65 El Camino, and so on.
This is the drive in we meet at monthly, and was in the Dazed and Confused movie.
My Texas Thunder group is the last mention at the end of the story, yet the picture they use.
http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/TNnewspaper.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Neat!

[Plowman]

That is real neat Jeff.

[Salvatore]

Austin Texas.....great cars and a real nice area!
Looking good Mayhem!

[JBALL]

Wooderson: Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some f***in' muscle

[chadk]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBALL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wooderson: Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some f***in' muscle

</div></div>

http://youtu.be/bUZi-Ftcs9Y

[Mayhem]

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/MelbaToast.jpg

[Day2_69Z]

I sent my $2.95 +$1.00 shipping and in still waiting going on 29 years. ....
I wonder how much they owe me with interest. ...
The sea monkeys , I passed on

[Mayhem]

7.20 on street tires, pump gas, foot brake. Not bad for an unplanned run.
I guess 0-100 in 7 seconds isn't too shabby for street dress. Should be able to squeeze out 6.80's or better easily.

Oh, and this is with full exhaust. You can also hear the tires spinning half way down the track.
The last run was the 7.20, watch on youtube full screen! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

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http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/TestRunSlip.jpg

[TimG]

Cool, I need to make it by Top Notch.

[Mayhem]

For sure. Turn out is light for Winter wimps, but the next one is on Valentines Day, 2/14 5-10PM

[Mayhem]

We are also in Georgetown every Saturday possible, Next to The Pit BBQ on Williams, about a mile West of 35. 5-9 now.
Normally 6-10 when it's warm.

[JScott]

That beauty is glowing!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I like the 60' time, same as my son's Jr Dragster! So....that's what his Jr feels like, he's a lucky kid!!

[Mayhem]

LOL, yeah, I had a buddy here tell me the same thing. His kid ran a JR rail and had similar times.
That's amazing, and kind of defeating at the same time.

My reaction times were terrible. But my only defense is street tires, foot brake, etc.
Slicks are coming and hoping early March will be warm enough to return, on trailer, with race fuel, etc.

[Mayhem]

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/Orange%20Sun.jpg

[Mayhem]

Found an 8&quot; rock in the middle of the interstate. Going on the lift tonight. @#$%!!!

4-5&quot; of clearance vs 8&quot; rock = bad news. Shredded the oil pan. Car went airborn when it hit it. It was not pretty.

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/Oilpan3.jpg

[PxTx]

Hope things are okay with minimal repair.

[earntaz]

Geezz -- hope everything internally is OK ...

[markinnaples]

Oh man, that sux.

[Dave Rifkin]

How did it miss the transmission pan?

[Mayhem]

It didn't, but it's a rigid pan and appears to have just rolled over it. Didn't even break a fin.
I guess the truth will come out when we get it on the lift in the morning.
Hoping that's all it did. This is eating away my track budget for the Spring.

[Mayhem]

After 11 hours labor, for 2 nights after hours work, it's fixed.
But haven't driven it to be sure, other than loading on &amp; off trailer.
We have actually had some snow &amp; ice down here, and more coming Friday.
Maybe I can get it out tomorrow for a few. It's straight headers for a couple weeks too. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif
We managed to do it without pulling the engine out completely.

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/NewPan2.jpg

[Mayhem]

Video (https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=904545156256908)

[EZ Nova]

Looking good Mayhem.

[Mayhem]

Thanks. Now If I could just go drive it.....

[EZ Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks. Now If I could just go drive it..... </div></div>

YOU, I'm in Ontario Canada. It's nice out today @ +8 deg F. I have 3 feet of snow in the back yard. I'm hoping to get my '69 Nova together and be out for MAY!!!

[Mayhem]

LOL, ok, you win. I'm whining about not getting out until Sunday. Maybe next weekend depending on the weather.

[Mayhem]

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/Lift1.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Could you fit a BIT more tire back there.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Mayhem]

Absolutely. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/RearNight1.jpg


http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/SideShot.jpeg

[Mayhem]

Update, it's been a while since I have been on. Sadly I traded off the orange car and now have a burgundy 69.
It's fun, has a 468, auto, 12 bolt 373 on a spool. Drives great, but nowhere near the beast the orange one was.
I can put my Daughter in it and drive anywhere, has tunes, AC once I get it working. More drive-able.
Plus PAUL, I finally got to use those awesome tow tabs. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/69_2.jpg

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/69.jpg

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/69_3.jpg

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/69Nova1.jpg

[Mayhem]

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/Engine1,jpg.jpg

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/69Interior.jpg

http://blueicehouse.com/n5ssi/69InteriorBack.jpg

[Plowman]

That is good and burgundy 69 Nova bbc car that is good {tow tabs look cool too}.

[Mayhem]

Thank you Sir. I miss the orange one terribly. But I guess it was time to move on.
This one will likely be a stepping stone too.

[PxTx]

I think this is my favorite so far! 1969 happens to be my favorite Nova. Throw some Cragars on it to complement the vintage vibe of the tow tabs! Looks Great

[JRC99]

Ditch that air cleaner. Those things are junk. Dad had one on a '76 Nova (his first car) and it backfired and the filter melted into the carb.

[Mayhem]

Yeah I know. I have seen them catch fire. When I got the car it had an 8 3/4&quot; x 1&quot; round one on it.
I felt it was choking it for air. Being the factory hood with the inner beams, this is all else that would fit, for now.
I could only find 10&quot;, 12&quot;, and 14&quot; filters. It is temporary, but even it hits the hood. It needs a shorter intake or taller hood.
Every car I have ever had has had a 4&quot; cowl hood. But I hate to alter the stock look of this one. I will find something soon.
Thanks though.

[JRC99]

No problem. Would hate to see a car like this catch fire. Probably one of my biggest automotive fears. If you must change the hood, go for an L88 scoop!