*** JCz Nova - 1972 LTX Nova - Project: Nova II ***

[JCzNova]

Here begins the build thread. The project name is kind of a play on the earlier generations of Novas being "Chevy II's." With everyone calling there second go around "2.0" it seemed more original and rolls off the tongue.

Certified Performance introduced the project over HERE (http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?29814-Project-Nova-II), and they now have it into a roller status. This makes it easier to move around while my wish list and parts lists are all ironed out.


Now we begin the journey, that is planned to be completed in time for the 2016 LTX Shootout. Barring anything catastrophic, physically or financially, this goal seems very realistic. That being said, here.... we..... GO!!!

After many trials, tribulations and having to get the right body shop and enough funds together, we are now on track for the 2018 LTX Shootout. BE THERE!


Part of the ingredients to make a "Hot Ride" is: (1) Part - HOT MESS, so here it is.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38296&d=1520559121
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38286&d=1520557060

The stock, ugly, heavy, crying for some Certified Performance attention, front end:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38288&d=1520557158

Let's not forget where the body shop had to cut off BOTH, yes BOTH roofs skins as the previous owner figured slap the new one on top and weld them together:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38289&d=1520557252

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38287&d=1520557118

[Fastbird]

Wait....second from last pic. Is that a plastic tub of parts in between the frame rails! Looks like rubbermaid stepped their game up!

[JCzNova]

Wait....second from last pic. Is that a plastic tub of parts in between the frame rails! Looks like rubbermaid stepped their game up!

You are correct. I have one that will throw my back out if I pick it up. Creaks and gets that color change stress marks when I move it too.

[popo8]

Any updates here???

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

[JCzNova]

The body work getting under way with some, media blasting, roof skin install, and some sealer:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38290&d=1520558554

Hanging out with the Certified Performance "Shop Truck"
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38291&d=1520558572

What could have come out of these?!?!
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38293&d=1520559066

Maybe some tubular control arms and some C5 front brakes:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38292&d=1520559046

Add a little power rack & pinion because.... Street & Strip Racecar:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38294&d=1520559092
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38295&d=1520559106

[JCzNova]

Look at the mass and weight difference there!
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38298&d=1520632121

The new fuel tank all set up for fuel injection:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38300&d=1520632158

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38301&d=1520632178

Went with some budget friendly front wheels for now, wrapped in MT's. Wasn't sure what final color I was going with paint-wise and wanted to get that ironed out, then choose the final wheels and then figure out the 9" rearend width once I know what wheel sizes I would be purchasing.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38299&d=1520632140

[JCzNova]

Power steering, power brakes and 24x including the stand alone harness from our favorite BP Automotive (https://www.bp-automotive.com/) Bazinga:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38307&d=1520633188

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38308&d=1520633188

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38309&d=1520633188

Then back to the body shop:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38306&d=1520633188

[JCzNova]

A couple of floor pans inbound:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38311&d=1520634190

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38310&d=1520634173

[JCzNova]

Sooo, I didn't want to go with the generic cowl hood, and at the same time didn't want to be TOO Street Outlaw. Thus, settled on this "Sunoco" style hood.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38315&d=1520634474

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38314&d=1520634459

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38313&d=1520634438

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38312&d=1520634420

[JCzNova]

She is currently at the body shop and started getting all the panel alignment and primer going. On schedule right now (hopefully not jinxing myself by saying this) to be finished on the body side WITH paint come April 1st. ***More photos to follow as I get them***
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38320&d=1520635894

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38319&d=1520635856

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38316&d=1520634923

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38317&d=1520634938


Considered a LOT of color options over the last two years of this project, and when it got down to the wire last month of making a decision, I narrowed it down to these two from House of Kolor. Yes, I have chosen one. No, I'm not going to disclose that at this time :D There is a twist with the color that I chose anyway, so you will see it.... after I do!
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38318&d=1520634955

THANKS FOR STAYING TUNED ! ! !

[JCzNova]

The Prime before the Paint:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38333&d=1521052677

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38334&d=1521052698

http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38335&d=1521052712

[popo8]

More!!!!!!

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[JCzNova]

More!!!!!!

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You have updates today brother. Even some editing from post #1 on. More pics to come as I get them.

[popo8]

Lovin it!!!


Motor details, or g-14 "classified."

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[JCzNova]

Lovin it!!!


Motor details, or g-14 "classified."

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Probably going to be stock this year or a cam at most, as we see what the best winter route ends up being build wise. I want to go with a D1 orthe all too popular twin snails and prefer to leave the car running while starting with another block in case it isn’t built in time for 2019.

[popo8]

Probably going to be stock this year or a cam at most, as we see what the best winter route ends up being build wise. I want to go with a D1 orthe all too popular twin snails and prefer to leave the car running while starting with another block in case it isn’t built in time for 2019.Sounds awesome... i did notice some coil packs, so figd ur doing one of the 24x variations.

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[JCzNova]

Sounds awesome... i did notice some coil packs, so figd ur doing one of the 24x variations.

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You are correct, it does already have the 24x conversion. Ported intake and TB, that’s it thus far.

[JCzNova]

Update to post:#11 (http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?29826-***-JCz-Nova-1972-LTX-Nova-Project-Nova-II-***&p=485872&viewfull=1#post485872)

[popo8]

Update to post:#11 (http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?29826-***-JCz-Nova-1972-LTX-Nova-Project-Nova-II-***&p=485872&viewfull=1#post485872)Great progress man. She looks straight! ALSO, love the Sunoco hood on the Nova.

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[JCzNova]

Great progress man. She looks straight! ALSO, love the Sunoco hood on the Nova.

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She is now! The extra time hurt, but doing it the right way now to hopefully have a good body for decades is worth it. If it ever goes into the wall, just don’t be the first person to the car to check on me lol.

The hood should look a little calmer when the paint hits it. I just couldn’t be another Nova with just a cowl hood.

[popo8]

She is now! The extra time hurt, but doing it the right way now to hopefully have a good body for decades is worth it. If it ever goes into the wall, just don’t be the first person to the car to check on me lol.

The hood should look a little calmer when the paint hits it. I just couldn’t be another Nova with just a cowl hood.I totally get it man... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/b8c530d4f6df85f4129cd812df6a1aec.jpg

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[JCzNova]

I totally get it man... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/b8c530d4f6df85f4129cd812df6a1aec.jpg

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Holy sh*t man!!!! I think that’s the first pic I have seen of it.

[popo8]

Holy sh*t man!!!! I think that’s the first pic I have seen of it.Well I dont wanna butcher ur thread, but here is a whole thread full of pics and vids...

http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30543

U did know the camaro was dead though... right?

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[JCzNova]

Well I dont wanna butcher ur thread, but here is a whole thread full of pics and vids...

U did know the camaro was dead though... right?


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Yes I did follow a little after it happened to see where the drivetrain was going, wasn’t posting much then before my biggest absence the past year+. I will check out the thread, as much as I can stomach.

[JCzNova]

Drum Roll with a paint card:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38408&d=1522628719

Sunoco Hood:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38409&d=1522628746

Stop, Spray time:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38410&d=1522628774

Decklid:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38411&d=1522628825

Full door, because: Street Car
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38412&d=1522628856

No fiberglass here:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38413&d=1522628886

Photos = No Justice; For Justice see it in person at the 2018 LTX Shootout in Kentucky!
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38414&d=1522628912

[popo8]

Drum Roll with a paint card:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38408&d=1522628719

Sunoco Hood:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38409&d=1522628746

Stop, Spray time:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38410&d=1522628774

Decklid:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38411&d=1522628825

Full door, because: Street Car
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38412&d=1522628856

No fiberglass here:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38413&d=1522628886

Photos = No Justice; For Justice see it in person at the 2018 LTX Shootout in Kentucky!
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38414&d=1522628912Love it...

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[JCzNova]

Still working the hood to fender gaps a little. Still need to trim the hood to the windshield and shoot the color:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38417&d=1522883951

Rear 3/4 shot, post paint:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38415&d=1522883951

By far the shiniest and straightest rear bumper on any of my Novas ever:
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38416&d=1522883951

EDIT: Another Pic addition
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38424&d=1523110844

[popo8]

Brother... she is beautiful!

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[Fastbird]

That's looking fantastic!

[95 blackbird]

Dam that looks good! Excellent color choice for that car.

Can't wait to see that badass hood painted

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[joelster]

That looks really good!

[JCzNova]

A few more pics from the body shop. A little out of order, but I'm going to scrub the thread later for order and best pics.

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38441&d=1523290059
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38437&d=1523290048
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38438&d=1523290049

[JCzNova]

For those waiting for a Sunoco hood update, you are a mere few pictures away...
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38451&d=1523319853

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38455&d=1523319853

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38454&d=1523319853

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38453&d=1523319853

Windshield Wipers?? Forget about it !
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38452&d=1523319853

[Cathead]

For those waiting for a Sunoco hood update, you are a mere few pictures away...
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38451&d=1523319853

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38455&d=1523319853

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38454&d=1523319853

http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38453&d=1523319853

Windshield Wipers?? Forget about it !
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38452&d=1523319853That looks awesome!

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[95 blackbird]

Wow, that hood looks amazing!!

Are you going to run the full set of the wheels that are on the front now? ( jegs I'm thinking?) Hope so, they suit the car well.

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[JCzNova]

Wow, that hood looks amazing!!

Are you going to run the full set of the wheels that are on the front now? ( jegs I'm thinking?) Hope so, they suit the car well.

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They are the Jegs, and will be what I end up running for at least this year budget-wise. The Jegs SSR wheel is also an attractive affordable wheel.
I am really digging the aerocatch hood hardware too!

[popo8]

Looks amazing bro!

I hope I will be able to see it in person...

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[JCzNova]

Looks amazing bro!

I hope I will be able to see it in person...

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Thanks! We will make that happen, one way or another.

[popo8]

Thanks! We will make that happen, one way or another.Shes screaming for rear wheela and tires!!!

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[JCzNova]

Shes screaming for rear wheela and tires!!!

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Possibly the last sneak peek before this year's Shootout.... Then, I will completely update the build thread.

38575

38576

38578

38577

[popo8]

Possibly the last sneak peek before this year's Shootout.... Then, I will completely update the build thread.

38575

38576

38578

38577Freakin Gorgeous man!

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[JCzNova]

Freakin Gorgeous man!

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Come along way from the rusty, rattle can in the parking lot, more-door Nova huh?

[popo8]

Come along way from the rusty, rattle can in the parking lot, more-door Nova huh?Absolutely man... great job!

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[JCzNova]

Absolutely man... great job!

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The credit goes to Certified Performance and Verdun Auto Body, both in Missouri. All I had was a vision and great friends ready to execute.

[popo8]

The credit goes to Certified Performance and Verdun Auto Body, both in Missouri. All I had was a vision and great friends ready to execute.Props to them!!! But u had vision amd Its ur $$$$ as well.

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