Building a 69 Chevy Nova on a budget

[@user-ThomReec8587]

I paid 175.00 for my 73 in '95, two hours later I was driving it I spent 150.00 for a front clip & and another 150.00 for the cowl hood. Drove it till 2010 when I parked it, its in storage now.

[@williamhaufler9974]

I still have a lot of 72 Nova parts. I need a trunk lid. Holler at me when you get a chance.

[@CaliGeexotic]

Would you ever sell it?

[@user-ThomReec8587]

@@CaliGeexotic I have 5 cars in storage (1 of my 3 trucks are daily drivers). The cars do get driven on weekends occasionally. But to answer your question Not any time soon.

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

I think you did a outstanding job on that car 👍💯

[@2old2rodeo]

Take the parts price an multiply by 3 to include your labor. that's the real cost. We don't do it for the money. We do it because we love what we do. We all put more into our cars than we will ever be able to get back. That's why I stopped keeping records. ;-) Thanks for the video.

[@Shop209]

Yep. I have an easy 200 hours in it. At $50/hr that’s $10,000.

[@FreeSwimmer]

You hit that nail, right on the head !! Healthy addiction ?

[@JuanPalos-m8k]

Glad to see you back on the budget nova... the new owner sure will be happy with it he got a smoking deal. Like always big shout out to you from Mexico my friend

[@redwinstead7873]

You did good I bet you were happy because you done it yourself that’s what I love to do it ain’t about the money it’s about doing it yourself ❤❤❤❤❤good job bro Red Winstead from the dirty south Mississippi ☠️☠️☠️😎😎😎

[@clamchowder2670]

You are a complete bad ass! Thank you for all this knowledge.

[@reevesautomotivefarm9614]

That was amazing! I am way over that for sure but been wrenching on mine since 1990. Thanks for how much you are helping all of use with fixing these old Nova's

[@mikezachan7117]

Love the build. I wish we had access to this stuff in NZ. It would cost ya 40k at least. Look forward to the next build.

[@johnbehneman1546]

A TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO AND A TOTALLYA WSOME BUILD. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@philipjohnson2608]

Thank you brother for your tour on the build . Great channel and workmanship and skills. Looking forward to your channel.

[@austinmc1080]

Man I want one of these novas so bad but can’t find one around $1k near me o want a project but keep the good work going 👌🏽

[@Shop209]

They’re not terribly hard to find cheap if they’re completely rusted. Lol

[@dinoking722]

@@Shop209 where are you looking to find em cheap? i cant find any 68-71s

[@marc196050]

I remember some of the prices building a nova back in the 80’s. I got a M21 with hurst linkage, Indy reverse lockout shifter, and brand new scatter shield deal for $150. Converted the drums to power disc brakes using swap meet and new parts for $250. Rebuilt small block with all the machining, heads, Crane Cam, gaskets, Edelbrock intake manifold, Holley carb, etc for $2000. A 12 bolt rear for $150. Bumpers straightened and rechromed for $75. Most I can remember. Those were the days!

[@FreeSwimmer]

Not bad really.. Redoing my 1970 Nova currently. Just my engine and tranny will be a few dollars over that. Its an inherited vehicle and my heart is really in it. I totally enjoy following you on your projects ! Good stuff sir !!

[@stoney093]

Great video and knowledge on how to build on a budget.. thanks for sharing

[@DumbCarGuy]

You seem to be around my age but back when i graduated in 84 If this were a 5k budget build you would have had a full blown bracket car, tubbed, big block, 4 spd ready to take on the big guys at the track, oh and painted. But now look where 5k gets you, basically nowhere in a sense. Crazy to think I lay out 8k for an old car that only cost 3k brand new. But its the journey that counts and its usually a fun journey, thats why we keep fixing. You know what they say. If it ain't broke I'm going to fix it until it is.

[@superbadgasser]

Great job and you still did it all at a heck of a price! Things add up the dollars quick!

[@Shop209]

Yes they do

[@olikat8]

I like it- I paid $400 to pull pieces off an '80 Aspen RT. It had American Racing Vector VN47's (15" x 7" front, 15" x 10" rear), all the spoilers/body stuff, console & shifter- cut the tunnel off!, and a pair of core buckets. I've kept the wheels & console, but everything else paid for my 'buy in.' Yeah, you have to think about avenues to make the cash & save on parts!

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

Cool series, it's a driver!😎 Man, to bad you were on a tight schedule or you could of saved some $$ doing a sbc 307 budget stroker. Factory rods, 350 or 305 crank, 4.0L Jeep pistons and with the factory bore you would have 328 cubic inches, one more than a 327. You should have a 350 crank laying around, check, factory rods you all ready have, check, 4.0L cast hypereutectic pistons are very inexpensive and the hyper ones have the thinner ring pack for less frictional drag. The pin size on the Jeep pistons are .003" bigger than the sbc size a minimal expense to hone when you have the pistons hung. Probably would of knocked a grand off of the build? Oh well, maybe next "budget build" you can sneak one of those in?😁 Also, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.😎👍🎄⛄

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!! A BADASS DAILY DRIVER!!!!

[@davidbrown-55]

Just watching your videos in random. Any videos on replacing wing window glass for a 70?

[@tackettshoh]

Hello fellow Nova man!! I was told that you and I have the Nova market covered!! So I thought I better click over here and check you out!

[@Shop209]

Thanks!

[@dyoutubechannel8218]

I'd like to give you options for brakes: why not going for Wilwood? 140-15272 brakes are 4 pistons calipers that go over a drum spindle, come with everything to get installed (bearings, calipers, rotors, stainless steel braided lines) and cost 828.99$. For 79$ more than what you spent for the front, you'd get way more. They are the anodized colored ones, the red ones (140-15272-R) are way more money, 934.83$. That what I would have put in front of this Nova. Great build!🚙

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!

[@offshore50]

Here to support

[@mikebennett3732]

Being able to STOP is never a mistake!

[@millmonkey1636]

Sir,,,,, Your skill level is a bit above mere mortals... Impressive...

[@mobiledetailingchannel2067]

I would daily that. Awsome job

[@roughneckdfw]

Hey man, first off I wanna tell you I love your videos! I have a 1973 Chevy Nova that came with a small block 350. I now have a Chevy 454 big block with a turbo 350 transmission that I would like to install. I’m having a hard time figuring out what motor mounts and frame mounts I will need for the 454 to fit. Can you please help?

[@roughneckdfw]

The mounts I have are Jegs tall style 61801

[@daviddaniels6818]

I know on a c10 rear disc brake kit its actually cheaper than buying new drums an shoes at a parts store

[@ellsworthcrawford2074]

You did a great job and make it a nicer car

[@robertpetrocelli8243]

Don’t mean to pester you. Was want to know your opinion on replacing rear quarter skins? Butt weld or lap joint?

[@timoneil9612]

I am a huge fan of the 1971 Nova . I have had a few strokes. I fall all the time. And all 4 of my son's are into different shit . I guess what I am asking how much does it cost.

[@Shop209]

How much does what cost?

[@qazmko22]

$7000 is very modest for that kind of car. good job. what a coat of paint will do.

[@Shop209]

Thanks!

[@johnbehneman1546]

SUGGESTION: HOT ROD MAGAZINE BUDGET BUILD CARS AND TRUCKS, SPECIAL ISSSUE.

[@KassiemDenson]

Hey man love your channel I got a 74 I just brought it was running great but had no ac I ut a vintage air ac unit in soon after it started over heating I put electric fans it's worked OK put still gets up to 200 can you give a brother so help

[@Shop209]

Make sure you have a good radiator. Preferably all aluminum and a 2 core. Not two small cores but two 1” cores. Make sure your electric fans are shrouded to pull as much area on radiator as the can.

[@KassiemDenson]

@Shop209 I got a griffin also put a 180 thermostat

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! Budgets are for short cuts!!! Over budgets make for better night sleep!!!✌️

[@cameronslagle1591]

I’m trying to find a bench seat and rear seats for my 70 project I’m doing for my mom and I have just been having the worst luck

[@Shop209]

I just sold a decent bench. Don’t have any extras. If you’re not already, try joining/posting in some of the Facebook groups for novas. Watch out for scams. I also will use FB marketplace and set my location to larger cities near me so I get better range. Good luck.

[@johnbehneman1546]

A MUST WATCH!!!!

[@Shop209]

Thank you!!

[@taborjardot1611]

What wheels and tire sizes?

[@marlonevans6449]

Geeat videos.. i need a set of 68 nova bucket seats the ones i have sit way too high

[@Shop209]

I bought some of the Procar rally 1000 seats and mounted them directly to the floor without using the mounting brackets.

[@marlonevans6449]

@@Shop209 thanks

[@98corvette35]

What part of 209 are you from? Need help bolting down some seats in an el camino.

[@Shop209]

I’m in Georgia. 209 was my address growing up.

[@ClassicCruzer]

I'm in georgia too. I'm in the northwest corner. Dade county. What part are you in ?

[@Shop209]

Houston County

[@foreignautomobiles]

If he was in the 209 the novas wouldn't be so rusty. Lol

[@Shop209]

This is true

[@johnwallace4483]

What do you have in your Drag & Drive Nova now as far as Drive train and Engine

[@Shop209]

I’m working on that video now as we drive back from Rocky Mountain Raceweek.

[@DrewLove777]

I bought my 74 Ventura 27 years ago. I’ve rebuilt everything. So far , because I keep it all Pontiac, I’m into it for nearly $40000 Canadian. It’s ridiculously expensive to build anything in Canada. Fuckin sux!

[@unchained20000000]

My favor rite nova channel. Please build a 1966 or 67 nova.

[@Shop209]

If I can ever find one I can afford

[@unchained20000000]

@@Shop209 there's a 1973 hatchback for $1800

[@unchained20000000]

@@Shop209 just type in 1967 chevrolet classic greensburg pa

[@TheREALOC1972]

I sent this video to Rick "The Arsonist" Bacon, formerly of Muscle Car T.v. who's getting back into T.V., Who is a personal friend of mine, and He loves the idea behind this build. He's got an offer The working name of his new show is "Unloved cars", the concept is kind of "Roadworthy Rescues" meets "Wheeler Dealer". He's going to find classic cars that are either running or not far from it and then fix what needs fixing throw a cheap but decent paint job on it, do a little bit customizing to them, take it to a Car Show/Cars and Coffee and sell it.

[@Shop209]

That’s awesome! I’d watch that!

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@Shop209 Yep, Me too, Rick worked for my dad's Hot Rod Shop back right after he graduated from Wyotech a couple years before starting on Muscle Car.

[@danielamighetti6890]

Hello sir, I always watch your videos, i am from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 i do have a four door nova over here but 2 door novas are almost non existent here.. i was thinking 💭 is it possible to find another $400- $1000 shell? I feel like my 4door is already 50% of a car.. sub frame, front end, both bumpers, etc…

[@Shop209]

You mean to convert it?

[@colemanmech]

Where are you located bossman? I've got a 70', planning on getting it together for the Run to the Sun in March! I've got a video or 2 of it on my channel, Coleman Mechanical

[@Shop209]

I’ll check it out. I’m in middle Georgia

[@briansredlinegarage9392]

Well you spent the extra where it counted. I never quess on driveline or brakes.

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

he got a great deal,you didn't add labor!!

[@donaldritsema7562]

I think I should see if u could build my 74 Nova for me I'll pay for it and I will bring it down to u

[@johnduncan1183]

Did you ever live in knoxville

[@Shop209]

No sir. Always been in middle ga

[@melvinholcer4756]

That is awesome

[@mikedunker7354]

where is it?

[@Shop209]

This car is in Iowa now

[@joe-hp4nk]

How much is your labor worth?

[@Shop209]

$100/hr

[@joe-hp4nk]

Humm, how's the collection process going.@@Shop209

[@Shop209]

@@joe-hp4nk I rarely do work for other people but when I do, it’s $100/hr. As for the budget Nova I sold it for less than I spent on parts. I had offers for more but had already agreed on a price with the guy buying it.

[@philipkruger563]

Swapped a 70 VW beetle for mine in 85, I still can’t drive a stick shift

[@johnbehneman1546]

DAILY DRIVER 101

[@robertlynd5660]

Hit me up for some nova parts in Fl

[@Shop209]

Can you message me on FB?

[@robertlynd5660]

@@Shop209 Under what name?

[@robertlynd5660]

@@Shop209 done

[@johnbehneman1546]

HOT ROD 101

[@chevrolet355]

How do you pay $750 for front disc brakes? I bought a front disc conversion from speedway for less than 300

[@Shop209]

I bought a Right Stuff kit that included master cylinder and power booster. It’s more than just a “wheel kit”.

[@roughneckdfw]

Hey man, first off I wanna tell you I love your videos! I have a 1973 Chevy Nova that came with a small block 350. I now have a Chevy 454 big block with a turbo 350 transmission that I would like to install. I’m having a hard time figuring out what motor mounts and frame mounts I will need for the 454 to fit. Can you please help?