Few More pictures getting rid of some of the old metal to make room for the new rear frame rail's and some fatties..:thumbup:

This car had so much dirt and mud,,,:drunk::sweat:

Two five gallon buckets full..:drunk:

 

Now for the dirt..:drunk::sweat:

 

Few more..

 

Today I'm building the rear frame rails,,, I want to get this tacked in before removing the old rails...

I will say this... If you don't have one of these Metal Saw's,,, You don't know what your missing.. This Saw is worth EVERY dollar you spend on it.. Nice clean cut's,,And will cut metal like it's cutting butter...

 

well that looks like a nice nova to start with. very nice work. but i do suspect that C -cab is a little pissed at you, watch your back! remember Christine !!!

 

Yes it's in very good shape..

I almost hated to cut it up..:mwink:
Not really... It's going to look very nice when it's all done..

Yes the C-cab has been giving me this dirty look...ain:

 

Made the frame rails today... Starting to look like something now...:thumbup:

I'm teaching one of my son's friends how it's done.. And everytime I cut something out the car,, He just gives me this look and said..I sure hope you know what your doing...:sweat:

 

that does have some stance to her already!!!!:evil:

 

Thanks... I will make sure she sit's right...:thumbup:

Went in the shop and did a little more cleaning,,, also cut two more brace's..

 

all right , should see a front clip by 0:700 HRS. had a chance for a 62 vert 30 years ago. $2500 then.. had like $ 1200.

 

The front end didn't make it to my house yet..:mwink:

But before it goes on I will be smoothing the firewall,, It will be getting smooth inter fenders as well...

 

this is a killer build, you know this is months to get to this for most!! took almost a year to do my 70 monte ss 454. i did drive it well before for paint. this was started in 84 finish in 85 senor shop.

 

Thanks.. But I hope to have this close to done by the end of the year or sooner..The way it's going,, It should be way sooner..

But I still have this one to set the Hemi in..

 

Guy's... I will be the first to say.... Getting all the old sheet metal,Tubs, Out the way is the hardest part of pro streeting a car,,, I now have everything out and the main back frame rails built.. Crossmember made all but the loop,, Shold have a few pictures by tonight... Been on the road most of the day yesterday and today,,, Had to pick up some steel and get me a couple shot's in my,, Never mind...ain:

I should have waited to post these shot's... My friend's back in mexico Working and will be watch me cut his car all up... Mr.Barry,, It will be all Ok by the time you get back !!!!!:sweat::drunk:ain:

I HOPE !!!!!:thumbup:

No turning back now...:nono:

Be back later..:thumbup:

 

Hey Randy

The build looks great.

I did one quite a few years back, it was the first vehicle I did that had a full custom console, power windows, locks, header cutouts, ignition, wipers, 12 volt accessory outlet (cigarette lighter) everything in the console. Welded up the glove box and installed a DVD system in place of the radio. The car wasn't as clean as yours, lots of rust on the firewall and fresh air vents that had to be replaced with metal but it turned out quite nice....I'll see if I can dig up some pictures.

Keep the pics and information coming Randy, always like to follow your work....do watch out for the C-Cab...you know hat they say about a woman scorned.

Ray

 

Sounds like it was a nice build you did.. Sure I would love to see pictures of it... I LIKE PICTURES...:thumbup:

That's one reason why I enjoy showing my pictures... I know it might help someone,, My way of giving back what God blessed me with...

I was going to do a custom console but he has all the interior for this car already.. He want's the console he has...

 

Thanks for the kind words Mr.Ray..

Here's a few pictures I took tonight,, I will be dropping the frame out soon to finish up some welds.. The put it in SPI primer,, You know I had to say that...

I Just about have everything ready to start doing some sheet metal,, I will start by cutting everything out first,,, I want to hang the rear end first..

 

Thanks for the kind words Mr.Ray..

Here's a few pictures I took tonight,, I will be dropping the frame out soon to finish up some welds.. The put it in SPI primer,, You know I had to say that...

I Just about have everything ready to start doing some sheet metal,, I will start by cutting everything out first,,, I want to hang the rear end first..

Now Randy, are you sure Barry's not slipping you a few gallons of product for all the promoting...you know I'm just kidding right..LOL. I've turned into a huge fan of the product as well.

Did you mention that your getting a new front sub frame? Just wondering if your doing the whole frame or doing a "back half" with Sub Frame connectors?

Ray

 

Few more...

 

All kinds of ways to pro street a car,, This is just how I do it..

 

Looking real nice there, love that style nova. Keep up the good work and keep posting all the pics you can. Oh yeah excellent wheel choice:thumbup:

 

Thanks.. I love this body style too.. I think it will look very nice when it's all done.. This will be the color..

 

So true Randy, Barry is a great guy and very knowledgeable...sometimes I don't think people understand how much the man helps people out. Frankly, I don't know where he finds the time. I've had telephone conversations with him where I felt I was taking to much of his time and he kept on giving.

The body looks like it was in great shape to start with, factory rear quarters and with minimal rust. The 67 I built did need a little rust work....quarters, A pillar was tough, full floors (they weren't that bad but in a few years they could have been, I just didn't want to chance it while it was apart). The toughest was all the cabin air circulation system...lots of welding laying on my back doing that part under the dash.

The back half frame work looks real impressive Randy...I can do it but, you seem to be able to do it faster than I can or even faster than anyone I've seen...Looks great Bud.

Ray

 

Thanks.. Yes I know when I call and talk to Mr.Barry we can talk for hours... But I cut it short for both of us..

And yes... This car is in great shape,, Really to nice to cut up, But I know it will be better looking when it's all done..

This car has two very small rust holes on the PS quarter,, I have the whole quarter for it but can't see changing the whole thing..

I did get the frame welded in today.. I couldn't sleep at 3 am today and sneaked out the bed in into the shop I went.. My wife came in there and said.. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ????:spank:

I said I couldn't sleep and had somethings on my mind to do....

Made some template and went lay back down around 4:30,,

 

Should have some tub's made by next week sometime..:thumbup:

 

Just like a bird in a cage...LOL

Ray

 

Bent the one piece center section on my brake today...

 

Well I figured I would just go ahead in cut out the inter tubs,,

 

Did get one of the tub's tacked in place today...:sweat:

 

I'd say that is officially a "Hot rod". :thumbup:

Brian

 

Hey Randy, looking great!! Keeping an eye on the Nova project here at work in Mexico. Marsha picked out some nice wheels or what??? I wonder what the C-Cab and the Nova talk about when nobody's around to listen, LOL. I can't wait to get home and get a good visual of the project, should have alot done by then.
Take care & GOD BLESS.

 

Thanks.. I was hoping you liked it so far.... Might be a roller by the time you get back..I had to stop them two from talking for now.... The C-cab might get the Nova scared...ain:

Yes she picked some nice looking wheels..Should look great with the color..

 

Mr.Barry... Check your Private Messages here..

 

I did get both tubs done today..

Now I also got the front clip in today... VERY NICELY BUILT... This is the first Clip I bought like this one,, And I have to say.. It look's great...:thumbup:

 

Awesome work!!!!