Can I fix the Rust on this Chevy Nova?

[@mightymikethebear]

I like seeing cars that would have been parts cars or scrap returned to usable condition. I think you inspire other hobbyists to work on their projects.

[@timcope3115]

If anyone has any questions how to fix anything on these cars to you get through they just didn't pay attention. You will have covered it all. Very good job doing it the common sense way.

[@Shop209]

Thank you sir!

[@stanhatch602]

I am having an anxiety attack watching you as you keep cutting more and more off…haha.. I am truly envious of your courage

[@Shop209]

Thanks Stan! It helps when you start with garbage. That way I’m not afraid to make it worse.

[@TonyGeneseo]

So much work for an end product that you’re happy with ! Definitely getting more appreciation for how much real work goes into such in depth repairs !! Take care John

[@johnkelly6942]

On days like today I feel a sense of relief that I’m not a hard core Nova guy. I’m sure the work and the videos both take a lot of time but are very good. Keep ‘em coming!

[@JuanPalos-m8k]

Excellent work my friend. .. cant wait to see it together . You will have no problem selling it. Shout out from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@FrauUnibrow]

You are doing an excellent job! Great skill and workmanship taking two rotten parts cars and making what is going to be a very solid clean Nova ! Keep up the great work 👍

[@lancenutter1067]

One of my favorite rebuilds. Thanks!

[@Shop209]

Thanks!

[@HereIsRick]

I didn't think you would be going this far into that car, but it's a very impressive process. I'm looking forward to how it turns out in the end!

[@StevesCarnivoreDiet]

John you continue to amaze me. Great Job Sir!!!

[@Shop209]

Thank you!!

[@MikeWolf-427]

I realized my '69 is a peg legged pirate and have sticker shock from looking at rear ends. The prices of Junk yard 12 bolts that need all the work and custom built rear ends from one of the companies is making me sick. I feel like that Muppet that bangs his head against the piano. ..I am slowly realizing why I started buying newer cars. Great work in the new video.

[@Shop209]

Thanks!! As for the rear end, if you have the factory 8.2 10 bolt you’re fine unless you’re gonna be beating on it hard or drag racing. I need a stronger rear for FrankenNova now but a 12 bolt or a 9” is $3000 or more. If you were close to Georgia I’d set up a rear for you.

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

If you have a 8.5" 10 bolt, those can be built up to handle some respectable power. Or there are those later model Ford junkyard 8.8" rears that can be altered to work as well that can be built up to be very strong. Doesn't always need to be 12 bolts or 9" Fords.😎👍

[@sbf_fox2434]

@@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852 Some v6 S10 pickups had 8.5" rears with posi and a decent gear ratio from the factory. From a post from an s10 forum: RPO codes: GT4-3.73 gear ratio GT5-4.10 gear ratio GU4-3.08 gear ratio GU6-3.42 gear ratio G80- Positraction, Limited Slip LB4- 4.3 V6 TBI LN2- 2.2l 4cyl MFI LU3- 4.3 V6 L35- 4.3 V6 CPI M30- Auto 4 SPD trans M50- Man 5 SPD trans S10 Pickups 1995 s10 2wd 8.5 rear, (LB4,L35,M30,GU6) 1995-1997 s10 2wd 8.5 rear, (LN2,M30,GT5) 1996-1999 s10 2wd 8.5 rear, (L35,M50,GU4,G80) 2000-2002 s10 2wd 8.5 rear, (M50,GU4,G80) 2003 s10 2wd 8.5 rear, (LU3,M50,GU4,G80) S10 Blazers 1995-1997 s10 blazer 2wd 8.5 rear, (L35,M50,GU6,G80) 1998-1999 s10 blazer 2wd 8.5 rear, (L35,M50,GU6,G80) 2000-2001 s10 blazer 2wd 8.5 rear, (L35,M50,GU6,G80) 2001-2004 s10 blazer 2wd 8.5 rear, (M50,GU6,G80) 2003-2005 s10 blazer 2wd 8.5 rear, (M50,GU6)

[@buckster2575]

I think Jeff Smith who worked for hot rod magazine had a built 8.5 ten bolt.it was in a camaro.i think it made 930 HP. he made several passes in to.

[@BigBurlyGarage]

This is some serious knowledge being passed here. Thank you.

[@FreeSwimmer]

Very cool !! I need to repair my driprail sections on both sides of my 1970

[@joeharrington595]

Making great progress

[@Shop209]

Thanks!

[@redwinstead7873]

I hope people don’t cut their car up and send you parts. Fans love to do stuff like that. No joke man this nova is too far gone I think. Damm it needs every thing and a miracle wow ❤❤❤❤❤

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

That thing is going to be better than new when you get her done.😎👍

[@Shop209]

Yeah. It’s getting out of hand. Lol

[@philipkruger563]

This is a how to build a Nova from scratch. Just keep it up cause I’m learning

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Do you remember those late 70s Cutlasses with the blunted rear sheet metal? I wonder if the designers got the idea from seeing a Nova with the sheet metal removed. LOL

[@tommyjefferson9525]

Good job bud man it looks really good man that's some awesome work you do I'm over man too and I enjoy watching you work on them nervous man they all you did a good job on all of them so appreciate it brother

[@ncjohn3429]

I like this TV show , you folks crazy . Fun to watch . 🔧🚧🍕

[@d-train8033]

Great work appreciate your skill and time keep up the great work

[@mathewpen]

Hello @shop209, I have been following your videos for a bit. I ripped off my drivers quarter but the drip rails are really badly rotted. I was planning on using Camaro rails to replace sections as you did. I guess for the front section on the pillar and rear section that you found used parts for do you know where I could source both drivers/passenger side sections of these? This is a big project for me so if I could find those sections used it would be a massive help as the current rails are pretty rotted out to use as templates. Thanks for helping us DIYers out!

[@Nova.1971]

Great work John........

[@2094gang]

Hey would you have any insight of where I can find 74 door front door and rear quarter interior panels

[@bobbyjones2363]

Have you heard of she be right garage ( Australia) never seen nobody make panels with a English Wheel( good job on the drip rails..

[@Shop209]

Thanks! I’ll have to check it out.

[@MITCHSLAW1970]

Sheesh it's gotta do this too

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

😎

[@lordsauto]

Question John, will 2 door front fenders fit a 4 door. 1970 I need a right front wanted to make sure before I order.

[@Shop209]

Yes. The entire front clip is same.

[@lordsauto]

@Shop209 Ok thanks sir

[@unchained20000000]

Pa. didn't get the bugz yet, but we will.

[@Shop209]

They’re so dang loud

[@bryantidwell]

You can get a nova catalog to order new body parts for that nova

[@Shop209]

Can’t get drip rails or inner quarter structure. I have most everything else new.

[@bryantidwell]

@@Shop209 yeah you can order them through a nova book that sells all body parts

[@jct300m]

Is this build "Over" now?? or just a pause to re-group?

[@Shop209]

Just a pause. I was getting burned out on it and had to get ready for Raceweek. Back on it now. Will be for sale soon.

[@mediumjumbo7484]

👍🇺🇸👍

[@maskedmotorsdiy3575]

Just be careful, most of these 4-door conversions only have 2 doors remaining after all is said and done.

[@afwoods]

Here's the real question, not even counting your time, how much money are you going to have in it after everything and how much can you sell it for? I'd guess it would cost you about twice what that car is worth to restore it.

[@Shop209]

Depends on how far and how nice I go. Just parts I’ll have around $6000 ish(not including stuff I already have) to get it to where I think I’m going with it. Probably 300 hours of labor. Maybe worth $15K-$20K when I’m done.

[@travlite8496]

Not trying to be rude but you keep explanning what youre doin over and over one time and we understand thanks.

[@Shop209]

I appreciate your input.

[@deanstevenson6527]

🥝✔️

[@jct300m]

It seems your going backwards...4 door to door...& stripped down to bones again........Beautiful work your doing..but it seems your going in circles..

[@Shop209]

I agree. This has snowballed. Once I figured out I couldn’t use any of the original 4 door quarters I knew I was gonna end up going too far. Now here we are. I do have a car I’m about to throw together though. I appreciate you watching.

[@unchained20000000]

Call the nova Tetanus

[@Shop209]

Lol. I said that in one of the early videos.

[@ncjohn3429]

I was thinking name her " twisted sister "

[@dondagy9109]

Was this car from ohio?

[@Shop209]

It’s been in Georgia for last 35 years.

[@dondagy9109]

@@Shop209 was just wondering. My buddy had the identical red oxide primed, with the same wheels, with a 283 and a 350 top end. This was probably 1994, when i was about 19-20 years old.

[@Shop209]

@@dondagy9109 this car was a green 4 door until about 2 months ago

[@unchained20000000]

I'm buying a 1967 Firebird! $25k!

[@Shop209]

Awesome. I love those cars.

[@0wl999]

Gosh dang dude, if you cut out the multiple 3 or 4 times you showed and talked about the same parts this could have just been a 5 minute you tube short. Whole lot of fluff and not much content.

[@2094gang]

Hey would you have any insight of where I can find 74 door front door and rear quarter interior panels

[@Shop209]

Try Facebook nova groups