I picked up this very clean 75 nova at auction and im surprised at how much i like it.
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@n8ux19635 жыл бұрын
I know that yellow. Back in the late 70's I owned a 1973 Vega. The front fenders rusted out (yes boys and girls, back in the day, if you lived north of the mason/dixon line, you could watch Vegas rusting). I replaced them with fenders from a Canary Yellow vega parts car. My very yellow fenders on my very green Vega made it easy to find in mall parking lots. That Nova sure looks like an ex-government vehicle. Long time since I heard a car go by sounding more like an air hose than a motorized vehicle :-) Strangely it brings back good memories.
@jameswilson35543 жыл бұрын
A lot of people dont realize what a drag ride those make they hook up so well with a couple little tricks. Love it thanks for posting.
@isaacitllbefine72313 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@user-zr8ns1yz1t Жыл бұрын
Can you make a video with the 75 Nova drive audio from the engine!
@user-zr8ns1yz1t Жыл бұрын
It should really nice classic
@butchgarner3911 Жыл бұрын
My high school car was a 75 Nova and I have looked forever for one to tinker with! I had N50 15's on the back E60 14's on the front with the 262 underneath the hood... but back to looking for one....there are none out there! you can find the rust piles that are left from them. Great video and thank you for sharing!! you got to talking about the motor feeling bigger, I changed out the intake and put a 4bbl on here and she would fly, man the memories....
@EverydayLayman5 жыл бұрын
My grandpa had a '72 with the factory options sticker on the window. lol Gave it to my mom and the rest is history, unfortunately. That car brings back a lot of memories for me.
@EverydayLayman5 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in seeing what the inside of the engine looks like after all this time. Can't believe how mint that is. Good find! Slap some American Racing Wheels on it.
@barbmelle31365 жыл бұрын
From Leo: Power steering was included when you got a V8. The automatic was a separate option. I ordered my red 1976. Walked in wanting a base 6 cylinder car, drove out with a V8 Auto, PS, PB, Air conditioned car with AM/FM. Salesman talked me into a better car, and he was right, it was nicer. Mine was a full wheel cover car, where I lived people would steal any styled wheels anyway. Was a great car. I wish I still had it.
@phuku2405 жыл бұрын
Got this straight out of Grandma's garage...cane style umbrella and classic horrible seat cover still in the back lol . I'm sure the bible under the seat was really what the car was used for church and going to the grocery store...nice find !
@milanseth52024 жыл бұрын
I had a 75 Nova with a straight six, really easy to work on and a lot of fun.
@johncooper99765 жыл бұрын
I had a 72 Nova way back in the day. I was young and dumb, and sold it. I like the 75. I would drive. And keep it.
@derickmitchell98525 жыл бұрын
Keeper! If the engine ever fails, LS, just saying. I hope you have this car twenty years from now.
@frankzimmerman11334 жыл бұрын
Nice Nova ,,i had 6 Novas ,,myself ,,loved to work on that style of engine ,,,Keep up the cars Ike ,,love the old cars ,,u bring back good memories for me ,,Thank You
@jasondonaho16855 жыл бұрын
I had 2 78's!! One 4 door and a 2 door. I loved them both.
@dougsnova15 жыл бұрын
Radio delete is a rare option. Just use a Bluetooth speaker and your phone for jams.
@turbolivesinmyheart63285 жыл бұрын
I sold a radio delete plate on eBay while back for like 75 bucks.
@terryjean915655 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 70....LOVE Novas!!!!
@cootersgarage44085 жыл бұрын
Really nice car. Enjoyed visiting you and John at Pate swap meet. Thanks again for the autographed shirt right off your back.
@ryan14r955 жыл бұрын
bryan terrell I got a Briggs and Stratton side cover signed
@davidkastin42405 жыл бұрын
Nice Nova. I always like this style of them
@superdave626dc475 жыл бұрын
I had an olive green color of the exact same make and model. Mine had the straight six. Great car. Had mine in 90.
@77nizzova53 Жыл бұрын
I'm still driving my 1977 concours 22 years after I bought it!!!
@ups33575 жыл бұрын
My parents had a 1976 nova , I can remember my dad replaced the water pump on it a couple times he wasn't happy. It only had a small 6 cylinder in it. Yours is much nicer great car
@steverosenberger86715 жыл бұрын
Isaac having all of those keys hanging off the ignition will in time loosen up the ignition switch. I had that happen to me after several years having the keys that way.
@83cjwest5 жыл бұрын
70s style cragars and glass pack dual exhaust. Keep it period correct
@janeames15135 жыл бұрын
or some old slots
@mackchannel63483 жыл бұрын
Had that same car with the automatic on the floor and the two bucket seats and the 5.7L V8--way too much car for 16 year old Mack. Still want one. Nice score there and seems like a real nice cruiser. Even though that's only got the 4.3L plant in it, it moves out because it's so light. I remember when I put the narrow pedal down with the 5.7L it moved out with authority.
@n4pwx5 жыл бұрын
Nice Nova Isaac. It is the type of car that Grandma would go to church in and to the store and let it set the rest of the time. You really have a jewel there. And the bible came with it. I would say you have been blessed. Lucky, Lucky, Lucky.
@SchnelleKat5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1976 Nova with Rallyes 250 6-Cyl, and a 3-Spd Saginaw Was a nice car Rusted so badly though I wish it was a 78-80 Pontiac Phoenix I love those 75 Is correct first-year, It was 75-79 That goes for the Pontiac, Buick, Olds & Chevy versions. Sometime in 77, they changed the Dash to Cluster Gauges and that went until 1979. For saying that, Please Cherish this car it truly is an Uncommon & Rare Survivor.
@iceman3085 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT!!! I had just graduated high school in '73 and I remember seeing one just like it at the local chevy dealership. Same color of darker yellow. Definitely a keeper.
@MetalMania8995 жыл бұрын
So cool that you got one of these. I have the Oldsmobile version of this car with a rebuilt Olds 355 with a cam, headers, and a 3000 stall converter. These are very underrated cars and a lot of fun.
@Rlotpir19725 жыл бұрын
Omega.
@stephenschoeff5 жыл бұрын
I like your videos because you have love for the cars most people have forgotten.
@dadsvespa5 жыл бұрын
Nice survivor ! My older sister bought the very same car brand new ! Great little V8. She still talks about how much she loved it. Peace !
@nickmartin70245 жыл бұрын
That car has a better interior option then most with the faded plad seats
@sswain8335 жыл бұрын
Man I see this car around all the time, its a pretty car
@rustyspoons9925 жыл бұрын
Nice! I have a 78 with a 400 SBC. Pro tip: if you cut 1.5 coils off the front springs, its sits real pretty. I love mine, ita such a good cruiser. Mine started life as base coupe V8 with an optioned 350. Whoever owned it knew what these cars could be since the only option it has is the 350. Manual steering, manual brakes, column shift, cardboard headliner, cloth bench, no radio, no AC.
@Wooley6895 жыл бұрын
What a nice Gem you found there.
@stevenholland99845 жыл бұрын
I used to have one the same exact color too wow I miss that car
@davekauffman87275 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride bro, maybe it's a real blessing, it had a Bible in it! I remember my dad's 76 Nova, I was a kid and just learning about things, but it looked a lot like yours. Got yourself a winner Isaac!
@phantomcorsair84765 жыл бұрын
Put dual exhaust, ss1 rally wheels, flowmaster exhaust on it tune the engine with a holley 4 barrel and you have a daily-sleeper.
@philiprowney5 жыл бұрын
All that and spray bright orange! PS chrome those ss1's ;0)
@bigpapatyr0ne7325 жыл бұрын
Bullshit. Lmao a stock concours would cream that setup.
@phantomcorsair84765 жыл бұрын
@@philiprowney OH YEAH;)
@janeames15135 жыл бұрын
a 4 bbl carb doesn't make up for displacement...it's the smallest v8 chevy ever made if i remember correctly..i had a small 268 v8 in a old malibu wagon and that thing was doggy as hell...i can't see a 262 doing anything impressive other than just cruising...ss1 wheels are also a no go...with a car that old it deserves some slots or craegers ...from a old wrench head of 30 years i can say you know not what you talk about
@phantomcorsair84765 жыл бұрын
@@janeames1513 I knew a guy who tuned and modified a 235 Blue Flame 6 and got 400 hp out of it. hydraulic lifters, three Rochester 2 barrels, extra heavy valve springs, race tuned headers, custom intake manifold, lumpy long duration cam , and last but not least, electronic ignition and a tremic 6spd. This setup was put into a hot rod and it accelorates like a bat out of hell. I am a gear head myself and know from experiance that sometimes, there IS a replacement for displacement: supercharging, tuning, and nitrous.
@jameslanore49045 жыл бұрын
I like it! These big bumper cars are coming into their own! Ive had my born yellow ,is yellow and will always b yellow 75 Nova for 25yrs ,originally a 350,now a 383,700R4 and 3.73s,its a ball!Had a great time on last years HRPT, Good Luck with yours!Drop it,Big wheels,Duals👍
@craigsasscer49945 жыл бұрын
My first car was a two door 75 nova like that, It started off with a 250 straight six, but I picked up a an unmarked Nova cop car and dropped that cop motor 350 in my two door. Second fastest car in the school parking lot. Second only to my buddy's 66 k-code mustang gt. My second car was a 78 two door straight six with a three on the tree. Suprisingly quick, especially off the line. Great torque!
@joekingrey14235 жыл бұрын
She's sweet! I love it...and I agree, a nice exhaust and a nice set of wheels and tires then krooz it!!!
@stoveboltlvr37984 жыл бұрын
My friend had one with the same engine. Added a small 4 bbl, headers, and a mild cam and it would get up and go. Also had Cragar SST's. It's a great car!
@marksmithson14145 жыл бұрын
That is a cool ride. Need a 4bbl carb on it. And dual exhaust.
@Bespelled225 жыл бұрын
This was my first car. Mine had the inline 6 (105 HP) I had 50's on the back and air shocks. It wasn't very fast but it was fun.
@joshdegraw34645 жыл бұрын
Had a buddy that built one of those little V8 for his S10. Ran really nice. Wasn't neck snapping power but ran well. I believe he did a cam, headers, aluminum intake, 4 barrel carb and 3 inch daul exhaust flowmasters
@burdman19545 жыл бұрын
i bought a brand new monte carlo in 78 with that 262 in it..with in one month i put a small cam in it,headers,duel exhaust and a edelbrock manifold and a holly 600 carb..more then doubled the horse power..still was not a lot but at least it would spin the tires...lol
@malcolmdavis5065 жыл бұрын
G'day Isaac what a nice little car a pitty they painted it ,it's quiet ,runs nice another one to the collection well done . it has the power to knock over the camera but.
@reygar5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car in excellent condition!!! I hope you don't chop it up too bad. This one's a keeper!!! On second thought, maybe a 383 with a built 700R4 and a 3:36 posi 12 bolt, and the dual exhausts but that's it!! lol!!
@seanwingate57345 жыл бұрын
Went with my father to pick ours up in Camden NJ in 1975. My Dad ordered a 350 with posi rear four door AM radio.
@arthursmith54095 жыл бұрын
No one beat on this car. You can build it and option out what you want. Grocery getter or new electronic engine and stick shift.
@markssmallengines35425 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful. A nice duel exhaust is all it needs.
@toddtedder50955 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 78 Nova. Red with red interior. 56k miles, bought out of a wrecking yard for $250
@bryduhbikeguy5 жыл бұрын
Usually the 'SHHhhhhh..."shows a plugged catalytic converter.That is an Awesome find.Someone ordered the very minimum in options, to get good transportation.I'd love to have one.
@bryduhbikeguy5 жыл бұрын
I had a '77,with the straight 6 and really loved it.
@WBatte15 жыл бұрын
The cars with the 262 v8 usually had a 3.55:1 or 3.73:1 gear ratio as opposed to the 2.73:1 or 3.08:1 that came with the bigger engines . This is probably why it feels like it has a little more power. I like the rally wheels but wouldn't mock you for changing them . It's a nice car. You did good.
@erinhill98985 жыл бұрын
I drove a new 262 Nova in 1975, right after driving a 350. The 262 felt to be more power than the 350; it did indeed have a 3.42:1 while the 350 was a 2.73.
@djshnibz5 жыл бұрын
My grandpa and great grandpa both had one of these. My grandpa’s was the same color!
@ronaldmiller27403 жыл бұрын
Isaac - I hope your feeling much better! god bless... I love the Nova, ENGINE size wow..
@bugulater5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know they still made the 262 V8 in 75. I have always thought the 283 replaced it. I love this Nova!
@adamr92155 жыл бұрын
Johnny Knockinrod You are thinking of the 265. This was one of the smaller v8’s that had a short run in the 70’s. The original sbc, the 265 was replaced with the 283, then the 327. Then they made a later 327 with larger main journals. It got a longer stroke and became the 350.
@obiepelc9405 жыл бұрын
Damn Ike winner winner chicken dinner You scored on this one brother
@DewingItASAP5 жыл бұрын
that is the ugliest car i have ever seen
@1980bwc5 жыл бұрын
@@DewingItASAP It looks better than your bicycle.
@DewingItASAP5 жыл бұрын
@@1980bwc Naw, my bicycle is way better lmao 318 904 dodge bicycle my guy
@nicholasyoder3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one yesterday it’s light blue and looks show room clean
@jamesdodd87315 жыл бұрын
What a great find! I wished my 78 rally nova looked and drove like your car.
@obiwan10625 жыл бұрын
Really nice car. Hook it up with some nice rims and tires and a dual exhaust. Thanks for sharing
@michiganprepared5 жыл бұрын
Even your camera thought that pass by was pretty pathetic!!! Lol. Just playing... awesome car man!!
@alangee790105 жыл бұрын
Besides a 250 straight six with a 3 in the tree, that was pretty bare bones. 4.3 liter V8 was used into the early 90's. It was a weird variant of a motor as the V6 4.3 was better IMHO. Nice find for an older person's car.🏁🏁🏁
@TheSouthdownband5 жыл бұрын
i had a old 76 Monza with the 4.3L (262) i put a nice cam,intake, 60 overed the block and had the heads shaved .030 then port and polished them, and slapped a holly 600 double pumper on top and that car would rock and roll, these little engines can be hopped up pretty good to be fun little toys, but there is a quick limit due to the 90 degree pushrods and stuff, but still can easily get up to just under 300 flywheel hp without a ton of money and they are bulletproof! nice solid Nova just the worse years they made them 75-76 the square frontend ruined them lol
@rplourde60455 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride ! I had a 79 Malibu It had that tiny small block . 350 bolted right up It
@Ozzypup15 жыл бұрын
Nice car looks like a great cruiser.
@Amunrad5 жыл бұрын
Good find! Used to have an older Nova - was a very good car!
@nitroburninfunnybong40655 жыл бұрын
your going to love this car Ike.. these years are lighter than the older ones and they ride smoother and corner better... put a sbc 350 vortec in it and it will be a beast.. i have a 79 for a daily driver
@isaaclang60315 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 75 in 89, had it for 18 years. The heart of it beats on in my 72 C20.
@jonnybgood10795 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. And the old cars. A little fluid film on the hinges we'll stop that.
@SIXPACFISH5 жыл бұрын
I think the 262 V8 was basically only in dealership "Loss Leader" cars. The extremely cheap stripped car that they advertised to get you in the door. Then they hard sell you on a loaded car that cost a lot more. That is a perfect car for the Hot Rod Power Tour.
@Slane5835 жыл бұрын
That's a nice little Nova, I like the light Banana Yellow. It looks like it has been well cared for. Such a car would be a pile of rust if found around here. As for engine I was hoping it was a 327 in disguise. :)
@mcpeake785 жыл бұрын
Looks good isaac nice find.
@roadwarrior14505 жыл бұрын
I'm a big Nova Fan Owned a 73 with a 250 6cyl 3 on the tree, 77 250 6cyl Auto. And a 79 250 6cyl Auto I believe the 262 was the base V8 then the 350 Nice ride.
@abandonedwayamoon87493 жыл бұрын
I'm not into this gen but I love this car and for it to have the 262 that's something different so I like that and it's so clean I wish I had that I will hopefully be able to find something similar !
@davidcreamer1967 Жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1975 Nova! I miss that car. I sold it in 1999. The body was rusted out, but the engine ran great. 275,000 miles!
@jeepcollector915 жыл бұрын
That is one clean Nova. I wish my '70 Nova was in that good of condition. Mine has just over 43,000 miles on the odometer but it is pretty much junk. I haven't had it registered since 1996.
@webmastersof5 жыл бұрын
Nice find! I actually owned one the same year over 30 years ago but mine was red and had a 350 v8. Man that thing was F A S T!
@613Builds5 жыл бұрын
sweet ride man. thumbs up.
@jbird32235 жыл бұрын
Nice find! Keep it.
@scotfirehamer42475 жыл бұрын
Nice find I probably would’ve picked it up too
@sabrom5 жыл бұрын
Nice find great potential.
@badhat19735 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1970 Nova SS. 4 barrel 4 speed with a posi track rear end. I worked and saved all summer then bought her on my 18 birthday.
@mingusbreeze5 жыл бұрын
Nice whip, man. Thanks for showing us a sweet ride.
@jblow5305 жыл бұрын
Wow, that driver door sounds SOLID! Great find Isaac! Love the disco cars!
@brandonsmith20485 жыл бұрын
Nice find buddy very straight
@redskool84985 жыл бұрын
kool clean car ... i had a 72 and my dad had a 74 .. have fun with it .. †
@wesrowlee16675 жыл бұрын
Love it I have a 75 Monza with the 262
@Mike-xt2ot5 жыл бұрын
Hey Isaac i had a 77 rally nova back in 1984 and it wasnt that clean when i purchased it!!! That is sweet.
@epyisc1825 жыл бұрын
It's got that vacuum cleaner exhaust note.😄 ..i remember it well
@paulbrosco2815 жыл бұрын
nice cruiser...great shape
@rexhorning59945 жыл бұрын
Coil overs under the rear to lift the back end up a little. Wider wheels all the way around. Slots will match the era. Definitely duel exhaust!
@johnweisinger73905 жыл бұрын
Don't underestimate the 4.3. V8. I had a 80 Olds Cutlass with the 4.3 V8 and dual glasspacks. It would scoot pretty good. Even did respectable burnouts.
@butchs.42395 жыл бұрын
Nice ride. I believe a windshield defogger is legally required so the heater would be standard equipment.
@therealhotdog4 жыл бұрын
had a 262 1975 Chevy nova great power ran her 120 mph no problem
@markasmith94525 жыл бұрын
That's such a cool car back when I was in high school a friend of mine had one. I tell you what it make a nice hot rod
@BillyBob-os7kr5 жыл бұрын
Needs a 350 with Dual exhaust
@elviscree34865 жыл бұрын
8 inch vette rally’s white letters would look awesome
@atom_________68155 жыл бұрын
if the impact strip bothers you so. peel it off and paint a black stripe just wide enough to cover the paint foul up. and you can always put a earlier front end on it to make it appear older.
@johnlinebarger55315 жыл бұрын
I had a yellow 75. I liked the little car quite a bit. Mine was an AC car and had radio. Same interior.
@bigkev03505 жыл бұрын
It’s like a Aussie LX hatchback Holden Torana like in my profile pic, tuff looking beast mate very tidy
@joshuarogers52335 жыл бұрын
Super clean 👍
@60EFFIE5 жыл бұрын
White letter “big/little” rubber would look nice on those stock wheels. Cool car! Even better with dual pipes and some engine mods!
@1320gearhead5 жыл бұрын
I knew when you smiled after saying it had a huge V8 that it was a 262. I knew that they put 262 v8's in some nova's and Monza's. I used to have a monza that was originally equiped with a 262. I still have a fender badge that says 4.3 litler v8 that came off that car.