1970 Chevy Nova Build intro and JIG mount video restoration 1

On this video we have a 1970 Chevy Nova in the shop that will need a lot of sheet metal work. We go over the car on what it is and then get the car up in the air, suspension removed and mount the car to the frame Jig. I show some tips and tricks that will help make the sheet metal work down the road easier. Once the car is off the lift and on the JIG we add a bunch of underneath mounts to support the areas we will not be cutting and a few that we will cut. Once complete and the car is solid we go over the chassis measurements and verify everything is straight and square before preparing to cut this Nova apart.
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[@dodge73dart]

One thing about Ricks videos, you can just click like even before watching the video. It’s going to be good.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot, hopefully everything worked out alright with the weather the rest of the day.

[@creativestudio4873]

Anything on this channel is a asset towards learning. All cars are built in a similar fashion and each build for the same make is always different. Watch 5 Nova videos for the same year....you should in theory learn a little something new each time because of either a different outlook on the project, the approach, or just the simple fact the mood your in going into the project and damage associated with it. Keep'em coming!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot

[@DarrellKerinGohman]

I do the same!!

[@raymondw7875]

It's great to see your son involved in the business and passing down your knowledge.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot yes its awesome to be able to work with him on something I really do love doing.

[@carlstephens-tm7zj]

Good to see your son is interested in what you do and is willing to help. Hopefully when he gets a little older he’ll stick with you and help the business grow.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much, I really hope he does also, if not next you will see my younger daughter on the channel learning when she is old enough.

[@billtario7630]

Very cool build Rick can't wait to see how you handle the frame rails and the rest of car keep those nova builds coming 😅

[@carthageclassiccars]

It looks like this Nova will be getting frame rails as we already found lots of rust and damage on them so I will go over that.

[@peterarsenault2671]

Some day this kid will appreciate learning from a true master. What an opportunity to learn from someone who isn't miserable or cranky and is serious and patient. l can't give Rick enough praise. An all around amazing man with AMAZING natural talent. Truly gifted 👍

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much, I do really enjoy working with my hands and doing this kind of stuff. I have had desk jobs and been stuck in basement buildings with no windows they are what make me not as happy to be around. Thankfully these cars and the people that want them built help me live my dream.

[@christopherpepin1490]

I might have missed it somewhere, but what's the advantage of mounting the body to the jig with the subframe in place? Getting to the point tearing down a 79 T/A and I'm contemplating taking the engine and subframe off as one piece. In my case, it seems like it will be a lot easier to handle. You 100% have sold me on jigging the car vs. the rotisserie. Keep up the good work brother. OIF 0/1

[@carthageclassiccars]

No advantage except I left it on so I know my JIG point wouldn't get in the way of the subframe. I will have the subframe reinstalled on this Jig. Also with my hoist it is actually easier for me to pull it off after its mounted. Thanks a lot and and appreciate your service .

[@freeheart2016]

Im working on my 70 nova now! I'm glad you started this maybe it'll help me fallow along and not screw anything up... I hope you'll make videos start to finish like the last nova and keep the video qualtity and pictures as detailed as this video. The videos were a little vague and fuzzy on the last nova build😬... At least for not so smart guy like me lol. I still saved and watch them countless times. Your videos are beyond helpful!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you, I try and keep them as detailed as I can, but its a fine line with the balance. A few videos I went too detailed in have almost no views. Most just want to see the process in timelapse while keeping the videos short. In doing so you are going to lose some of the smaller details. Over time in most of the videos I try and cover different points and on other builds if it crosses over. Thank you for the suggestion and I am trying to show more with the editing while being efficient with everyone's time.

[@DarrellKerinGohman]

Great video. I’m a Mopar guy, but at the end of the day I’m a car guy. Love seeing variety. Great work!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it. I think most of us true car guys just like seeing most of these models and can at least appreciate them.

[@michaelgiotta1604]

Love Nova's and I'm looking forward to this build Rick!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you for following along

[@JustinTurner90]

Nice work I did my 72 nova in a 2 car garage jackstands plumb bob built a wooden cart for it cut out firewall floor pan trunk pan quarters ext all of work measured twice before welding came out great like to watch you rebuild this one keep them on the road out of the crusher

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot. Awesome to hear you got your nova back on the road. I am very excited for this one.

[@tonytavolieri1663]

It's really great to have the extra set of hands to help out!! Great video! Short, interesting, and instructive.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you and yes the extra set of hands makes a huge difference on a lot of this kind of work.

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Looking forward to seeing more.... good content and thanks....🔧🔧👍

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much!

[@Charlie_Prinz]

Love Novas! You do AWESOME work. 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you, Nova's are awesome cars

[@joshuawilliams5135]

i live in carthage myself, and have a 65 mustang im trying to fix up

[@carthageclassiccars]

Very cool, maybe Ill see you around at one of the local shows, good luck on your build!

[@johnnelson5659]

Very nice to see your son with you. That was my dream but it didn’t happen.

[@carthageclassiccars]

I feel very lucky when he is able to help. I am so sorry to hear that about you.

[@jeffallen3382]

KZbin never gave me this notification. I saw this just by accident. I even went back and looked again... I don't understand why KZbin does this?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I never understood the youtube algorithm, some of my videos I think are so good, get almost no views then the ones I put less time into and think are boring sometimes will do 4 times as better. I guess it doesn't know what you want to see either, thanks for finding it and watching.

[@jeffallen3382]

@@carthageclassiccars I don't understand their thinking in doing it that way?

[@gdaddy3179]

Question for you Rick, please: On a few of your more challenging builds I’ve seen you “pull-down” a corner to bring it within height spec (thus introducing a torsion/twist front-to-back), but have you ever considered over-torquing that corner beyond what’s needed to simply “bring it down” for tacking to the jig uprights? I ask because I’m thinking that the instant you cut her off the jig she’ll want to return that twisted shape. No, probably not that much of a twist, but still a twist. Thoughts, please, Rick?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I appreciate the insight and thinking and yes you are right pulling past the point of twist should come back up to level. The reason I do not do this is I feel like over stressing the car will weaken the area as your over breaking the car. The reason I just go to level is when i cut off the quarter panels and especially the wheel houses the car loses all its support and your starting over. This one even more so because as of right now we are putting rear frame rails in the car. So the idea is to get it straight and then prepare to build it straight. Honestly between us a car this old and been on the road this long unless I see something over 1/2 an inch I don't stress over it. Thanks again for the suggestion on ways to improve the process.

[@drgdady]

Okay, good Answer, thanks for your time! I’ll keep your half-inch threshold in mind. Keep-up the great Work! 👍

[@MrEj2jdm]

I like watching your videos bud! Very informative. I have a 72 nova and mine is rusted on the drip rail channel by the rear window and I'm still trying to figure out what to do since they don't sell the actual channel but do sell the stainless molding. I was thinking of modifying a camaro drip channel and welding it on. I really don't want to shave them

[@carthageclassiccars]

I think that would actually be your best bet with the camaro. The problem is that it will be a little too short so almost like you need 2 camaro sets of drip rails. Let me know what you decide and how it turns out. I am sure once you finish the install they will come out with new drip rails lol

[@MrEj2jdm]

@carthageclassiccars lol that would really suck. I'm working on the mini tubs right now so I'm still ways to go. Hopefully by then some company sees your video and makes some lol. Keep up the great work man. Good stuff!

[@PaulKonrath]

Finally got to watch this Rick. Very informative. Im watching closely cause it really is close to mine. Thanks for doing a video on this one.

[@carthageclassiccars]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. I think it will help you make up your mind on the tubs and everything else you were on the fence on.

[@PaulKonrath]

@carthageclassiccars haha... tubs were never a question. They are happening. I was just curious about the "how". Now I know. Front subframe/suspension is current question in my mind. Do I rebuild or replace? Do I send new parts or just let you install old stuff for transport purposes... etc.

[@Kracker215]

Thanks Rick, for some reason it took this video for me to realize I have all the info to get my 69 mustang coupe squared up, which I didn't care before as it's a "mostly" rust free calif car. I mostly watched because it is interesting but now I realize how important this information is in my project.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank a lot and yes a lot of this info can translate over. Also hang in there on this channel I don't want to let the cat completely out of the bag but I promised someone close to me I would build their 69 fastback mustang and plan on recording it hopefully.

[@Kracker215]

@@carthageclassiccars Sweet, I should get something I can use on my 69 mustang coupe..

[@Canoga_Knuckles]

Nice vid ! Looks hot n humid there

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes where we are located its like this 9-10 months of the year for the most part and thank you

[@Juan_van_Eeden977]

Looking forward to this build. I learn alot watching and listening to what you explain. Thank you Rick. God bless you and your family. 🙏🏻

[@carthageclassiccars]

you are welcome and Thank you very much for watching and the feedback glad you enjoyed it.

[@timjohn2810]

Great commentary Rick on why and where to support the vehicle where you do. You give great confidence to the viewer that just about any vehicle can be saved, thank you for that.

[@carthageclassiccars]

You're welcome, thank you for watching and the feedback.

[@garageofdreams3549]

Cool Nova project, the jig setup is very helpful. Good to see your son joining you in the shop, good times.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot. Yes I feel very lucky when he is able to help. It makes it a lot easier on mounting these car with the extra set of hands.