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Mar 2, 2009 | 07:08 PM

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yeah, then painting was another 8 hours? then another couple of hours of more levelling and blocking.... PIA. I love Novas, what year? My dad had a 68 Camaro and sold it too. I am restoring a 68 for my friend's dad and I have to do paint and body this summer and it's gonna take a very long time.

Just for kicks, here is a picture of my dad with his Camaro back in college:

Mar 3, 2009 | 08:50 PM

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i have 1975 Nova with 350ci cam, i did all build up and prep and paint, body work and rebuild engine...

now i have other Nova 1968 with 350 Stroke to 388ci for Drag.. im not done yet.. maybe done next year.. due funds.. damn economy!

that is 75 Nova.. pretty my first car.. took me rebuild long road.. and process.. cruzin High school.. didnt Drag it.. lol... I use 05 Corvette Torch Red paint on it.. K20 high Primer.. i use pretty PPG Global paints.. and 4 clears on it and Color sand and buffing..

I got Nova 75 in 2000.. and used it for while.. we upgrade interior all OEM brand new.. then I graduation HS. went College and took my Nova to Stipped Paint n primer to bare metal.. then Prime it.. alot blocks and rid of Orange peels and runs or sags.. then Put 2 or 3 Base Coat then Wet sand to smooth base coat.. one more base then Clear with Low VOC and I use Iwata LPH 400 paint gun with 1.3 needle...

My drag Nova might be Pearl White (thinkin flip flop or Tri coat) or something diffrent color with colors graphics

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Mar 3, 2009 | 08:58 PM

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im try get that bad *** truck.. 2500 GMC.. use for Tow my Boat and Drag nova

It is 1998 GMC 2500, Ex cab, Auto, 4x4, with RCD Lift kit 6', 35" tires... I dont like chorme wheels im thinking paint or powder coat to black..

Mar 5, 2009 | 10:49 AM

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oh nice, what do you think it's gonna run? as for the truck, I like it, reminds me of my 89. what rotatin assembly did you use?

How many weeks/months did it take to finish? from bare metal to clear coat.

Mar 5, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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i use Stock rotartin for now... and i have other 68 Nova will be use
here a list that im going buying or orders..

1. Scat 4340 Pro Comp Lightweight Crankshaft $989.99
3.800' Stroke 6.000' Rod

2. Scat H beam Rods, 6.000 Rods $399.99

3. JE Premium Forged pistons
23 Degree Dome Pistions $808.99

4. All bearings will be Clevite 77 "H" series Better applicator for Race or BUILD engine

5. AFR Head Alum Ill have Ported it out

6. COMP Cams Lifter "performance Series" $129.99

7. Comp Cams PRO MAGNUM Rocker Arms $291.99 thinkin about JESEL Rocker Shafts

8. Comp Cams MAGNUM Push Rods $93.99

9.Holley domantior 1050CFM

10. Victor super Intake

I have too much list go on.. Like MOROSO Oil pan, MOROSO oil pump high volume, Elec Fuel pump RACING, Radatior alum with Elec Fan, Timing chain or belt Racing dual chains or belt, MSD or Mallory Ingition System (DIST, INgition box), Accel 10.8mm 300+ spark wires, Elec Water pump etc... u know long *** list when im build her up... oh yeah JEG pre bend pipe Rollcage 12 pts for $299.99 and ill weld it up and paint with POR-15 on it..

Now will Rebuild TH350 tranny Automatic..

1. TCI Race Converters 8" Groups 6 $839.99

2. TCI master Racing Overhaul kits
TH350 with Heavy Duty Red Clutches $224.99

3. TCI TH350 Reverse manual Value bodies $183.99

4. Transmission Oil Cooler and mosoro Transmission pan

5. HURST Pistol Grip Quarter stick shift $231.99 Or B&M Pro Stick shifter $ 183.99

6. Hays Heavy Duty SFI Flexplates $ 83.99 (race)

too much list...

Suspesion and brakes will be upgrade also Close Seam Welding on Subframe and rear with Wilwoods Brakes 6 pots and rear 4 pots with Drill/slottes brake.

Drag Fuel cell, etc many list.. Ill keep alot update when im start building my Drag project..

Right now I have Crank, piston and Rods. rings n Bearings.. so im Debate to use Dart little M SBC Iron block or GM 350 bare .. then i have to sent machine shop to Bore it out... 350 to 388ci Stroker

Mar 5, 2009 | 06:25 PM

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You said you already bought that truck Chris?

Mar 6, 2009 | 12:58 AM

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hey, jake, random question: you in college? where at? I am at Central

Mar 6, 2009 | 01:07 PM

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hey, jake, random question: you in college? where at? I am at Central

Yeah, I am. I go to Greenriver community college as of now. I have thought about transfering to CWU when I am done with my AA, but I will probably just go straight into law enforcement.

Mar 6, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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wow, that engine build sounds almost exactly like the one I did for my friend's Camaro. With the exception if I-beam rods instead of H-beam and I used Iron Eagle heads instead.

Mar 6, 2009 | 05:30 PM

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Yeah, I am. I go to Greenriver community college as of now. I have thought about transfering to CWU when I am done with my AA, but I will probably just go straight into law enforcement.

Oh nice, sounds like fun. You would have a lot of fun on the roads out here, just have to be conscientious of the cops.

Mar 6, 2009 | 06:50 PM

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well yall kinda changed the subject but this is for the subject my evo is undergoing a paintjob currently im doing all the prepping myself and my boss is doing the painting but my paint i went with is flourescent blue over pace car blue made by ppg cost 1k for a gallon of it but its pretty close to the indego blue so thought i would post some pics my its not done yet but all the blue on the car is what the car will look like and my wheels are painted crystal black there bad pics though

Mar 6, 2009 | 06:53 PM

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I dig it

Mar 7, 2009 | 07:09 PM

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wow, that engine build sounds almost exactly like the one I did for my friend's Camaro. With the exception if I-beam rods instead of H-beam and I used Iron Eagle heads instead.

Actually H beam is stronger than I.. Ill run over 800hp.. N/A for drag... and ill use Trick Racing fuel or Sunco Racing fuel over 114 octane on 14:1 Compression or more

Mar 7, 2009 | 07:57 PM

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im use blue print Cam build.. over 650 something.. ill post cam spec.. ill have Delta Cam to grind and weld n grind n polish the cam.

my Nova should be able to run low 10s

Mar 7, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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wow, I would never do the prep work myself on a newer car... would scare me too much. That is an awesome color combo, maybe you should just rock the primer. hahaha

Yeah, H beams are stronger, but I wasn't gonna be running as much power as you so it doesn't matter too much.

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