72 Nova stock suspension car project

[Joe McCoy]

I started to build a 72 Nova to run in IHRA Top Stock a few years ago. Been playing with it on and off for several years now. IHRA IMO ruined T/S so that class is not an option so not sure what will happen to this Nova. I replaced lots of sheet metal on the car, acid dipped the sub frame, inner fenders, radiator core support and lightened up everything I could think of in ways that keep the car legal for any Stock or Crate Motor classes. Installed a 12 point chrome moly roll cage, new headliner, door panels, dash pad and I now have a set of bucket seats which I just got factory replacement covers for so the inside is all new. It's got tinted glass and a new windshield in it. I painted it the same red my other Novas are. Got the turn signals, brake lights, 4 way flashers and headlights working. Installed Moroso front springs and adjustable shocks in front, found a 12 bolt and replaced the tubes with 1/4 wall moly and installed mopar ends, Strange 35 spline axels, ultra light M/W spool, steel bearing caps, then installed Wilwood discs front and rear. I made a set of CalTracs myself from a pattern I copied off from a real set but don't have rear shocks yet or rear wheels. Bought a set on Weld Magnum Drags with polished centers, no gold, for the front and will have the same on the rear when I figure out the right BSing for the tire I want. No motor, trans, or gear in it yet. Still needs a fuel system and ignition as well. If you want to see photos of the project and how I did the work photos and text are on my website under T/S Nova project at http://www.hotrodder.com/realmccoy/
I'm still working on it so one day when I get excited about some class you could see it around. Or it could be streetable just to get some use out of it......LOL. McCoy

[Hectic]

Nice site with plenty of pictures.You have done a lot of work with that car,very nice.IMHO,you should post some pictures here to encourage the people reading to post theirs.I'll look you up next time I visit JPD,I've been for two of the TCI races and I can attest to them being a hit at the stands,I even bought a t-shirt!I've been working a lot of OT and weekends lately but I'll try to make the next race to see the show.

[Rick Rafferty]

Hey Joe - great looking work you have done with your Nova's!:cool:
Thanks for sharing all the info and pics with everyone - one of the best
posts I have ever seen!
With all the work you have done you should get the 72 finished and on
the track! Keep us posted.

Rick Rafferty

[Joe McCoy]

Thanks for the kind words Hectic and Rick. I am a dinosaur so posting pictures and things are difficult for me. I am blessed with a good friend who does that web site for me at a low cost.......LOL. I imagine the 72 will see some drag strips one day in the not so distant future. RM