1970 Nova October Update

Update of the 1970 Nova build. You will see the following parts all being trial fit.
Detroit Speed Mini Tubs,
Quick Performance Custom Ford 9",
Ridetech Rear Coilover 4-Link,
Hughes Performance 4L80E Transmission,
US Shift Quick4 Controller'
American Racing,
Torque Thrust II Wheels.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Ray, Nice progress on the Nova and great to see all the various replacement parts in the shop... Take care. Paul,,

[@davidwulf288]

Looking good.

[@pweimer47]

Ray, she is looking good. I didn’t realize how much work went into a job of that magnitude. Your doing a great job of documenting the whole process. Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

[@rayfoxworth2360]

Doing a good job on the NOVA

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@rayfoxworth2360]

My favorite cars are the NOVAS we drag race them a lot big block CHEVROLET engines

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Looking good Ray.

[@outsidescrewball]

going to be a super nice ride

[@SteveSummers]

That is going to be a fantastic car 👍. I look forward to seeing it finished.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Steve! 👍👊

[@TangentJim]

Ray -- As usual , another excellent video. I can see how passonite you are about this Nova. Ten hours of high temperatures at work, and coming home to a hot workshop. The cool weather will upon us soon. Then you can really rock and roll. That Nova will be bad ass. See ya ! Jim

[@patricksullivan9951]

Hi Ray, you have some impressive work going on there! It's coming together nicely! Keep on building! Thanks for the ride-along!!

[@scottearnst8152]

Keep up the great work brother! This is going to be one sweet Nova!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Nice work and nice parts going in there. Hopefully you will get some cooler weather so you can make some real progress.

[@mtericktucson]

Amazing progress Ray, really terrific work. I had no idea this would lead to a suspension like this. With all those flanges underneath, I hope you are wearing that sanitarium hat LOL

[@MCEngineeringInc]

Looking great Ray!!!

[@johnfry9010]

Top notch Ray , like all your projects !

[@Nova.1971]

Ray it's looking great!!! Very nice work well done!!!!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks! 👍

[@z06doc86]

Ray is doing it right. Going to be a nice build. By the way, it’s nobody’s business even if he does get a deal on parts or services. Worry about your own situation guys. Live and let live. Let’s go Brandon!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks my friend!!!

[@colmone5592]

Great work Ray. I have to say that a car I had with four link suspension did not compare to later ones with fully independent with double jointed driveshafts.

[@martytita8894]

Gorgeous tires!!

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks man! Nitto 315 35 ZR17 on 17x11 Torque Thrust II’s with 6” backspace.

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Sweet 👍

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Gary!

[@mopbucket7297]

Thanks for documenting the build. Did quick performance fab the rear end up with the ridetech mounts installed for you?

[@RaysGarage]

Yes, I sent the Ridetech 4-Link brackets to QP and they welded them up for me.

[@markjdeluca]

Super nice Ray, I love the style wheel you picked, and how can I purchase a t-shirt?

[@RaysGarage]

Hey Mark, Next time I put an order in I will add one for you!

[@markjdeluca]

Thank you Cuzz!!!🙌

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍

[@biggdogg5803]

Hi Ray, thank you for posting this content. I recently bought a 72. I'm doing a frame off now. I'm going to do exactly what your doing. So your measurements are very helpful. Just wondering I think you and I are similar in size. Did you do anything with your drivers seat to make easier for us big guys to sit comfortably. I'm thinking I have to get a different seat. Any suggestions? Thanks again, I will be watching and learning.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Brother! Yes, it’s a tight inside the car, I was thinking about factory buckets or even trying to move the seat back a few inches. Thanks for tuning in! Cheers, Ray

[@ericlarkin6563]

What brand of rear tubs were used? Great build!

[@RaysGarage]

Thank you Eric, I used Detroit Speed Mini Tubs and made my own reinforcement plates.

[@efraincarrasco2337]

Did you happen to cut into the center hump for the transmission to fit?

[@RaysGarage]

I did not have to cut anything to fit the 4L80E, I did have to use the G-Force 4L80E trans crossmember since it's 4" longer than a Turbo400. I also had to use banjo fittings for the cooling lines to fit between the new trans and trans tunnel.

[@LuisRivera-bu9qp]

What size of tire you have there in the back and size of wheel?

[@RaysGarage]

American Racing Torq Thrust II's 18"x11" with 6" backspace mounted on Nitto NT555 G2 315/40 ZR18's I have about 5/8" clearance inside and outside of wheel wheel and can tuck the wheel and tires several inches into the wells.

[@duvall408w]

Do you know the length of rear end? Thanks

[@RaysGarage]

Mounting surface to mounting surface is 56" I am running 18x11's with 6" back space.

[@duvall408w]

Thanks

[@1972novabill]

You said you are going for an old school look... I think you lost that look as soon as you went with those giant wheels and low profile tires...

[@RaysGarage]

Don’t you just love that big ass tire look! I decided to change course a little. I now have a hood clearance issue….