I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN! “The Old Man’s Nova” is at

Time for a little history.
My very first car that I drove to High School was a 1971 Nova. A 6cyl PowerGlide car, light green with green interior. I paid $150 for it, after staring at it each day on the school bus as I rode past it rotting away in a driveway.
Unfortunately, my youth and ignorance ultimately destroyed the car. I ended up scrapping it and parting it out because I couldn’t afford to fix the body.
Vicki and I bought a 1978 Malibu, that Vicki drove daily back in 1991. But, its original 305 had lifter problems, valve seal problems, and a tremendous lack of power.
2-3 years later, I began to really miss my Nova, and Vicki was interested in something more suitable to winter weather. So she ended up with a 4x4 S-10 Blazer, and we traded her mint 78 Malibu for the Nova I own today as a roller.
I fixed it up the best I could with the help of friends and family. But once Vicki and I had Billy in 1996, we had purchased our first house and money was extremely tight.
I raced the Nova for over 10 years but it never got the attention it deserved. The body began to fall apart, and I couldn’t stand to look at it.
We’ve brought it back to life a couple times as a test bed for engines and different combinations, but for the most part it’s been left parked out back under the lean to behind the barn.
I was shocked to learn, my kids had a plan to take it to ‪@HouseofPearls‬ this week.
Hope you enjoy this and be on the lookout for Billy’s video on ‪@StreetRacingChannel‬

[@ts6141]

Billy pulled the flip script on you, you have some good kids.

[@jamesb9300]

Had me tearing up

[@ericjohnson5617]

Truth! Great family

[@51-FS]

Or is it just for content?

[@b-radfrommalibu2702]

@@51-FS both…

[@thomasvittetoe1930]

Jr has grown up so much these last few years, goes from not getting along with bill and moving to his own shop to now having a shop at Bills house, so proud of jr and tigger

[@deerdust3040]

The kids at House of Pearls(young men and woman) are nothing short of amazing in their quality of work and attention to detail. It's good to see your Nova there for restoration. It does a heart good to see sons doing for their dads something I never had an opportunity to do. You are a lucky and blessed man Bill.

[@bertwalts3211]

The story of the Nova is just as interesting as the 55 Love the SRC Family

[@OriginalMomo]

What a great gesture from Billy, getting your Nova done. Amazing.

[@joshblack5810]

I was hoping to see the old girl get pulled back out and now to see where it is. What a dream come true

[@robertf4540]

Those kids at House Of Pearls are so good it's scary!!!

[@OmgWtfTsuji]

And their work ethic seems to be top notch too. As long as there's kids like them around, I believe that the future is in good hands. Now all I gotta do is go on a search for people like them here in Hawaii when I'm ready to start up a project. Wish me luck, I'm definitely gonna need it lol

[@scottburrow8717]

I still can’t believe your channel only has 159,000 subs. I look forward to your videos every week Bill. More people need to see you channel. The novas are my favorite cars can’t wait to see what they do to yours. Thanks for all you do.

[@randynewkirk6340]

I'll admit, it brought a tear of joy to my eyes to see the Nova at House of Pearls!

[@steelmill]

Man ,Can't wait to see the Nova getting some attention.

[@MotorsportsAndTool]

Had no idea the nova was that gone. Glad someones bringing it back

[@will45689]

I could listen to Bill talk all day

[@ls_812]

House of Pearls is Housing half of SRC! Thats good you guys found good people to work with!

[@HotrodHouse_PNW]

The Nova is a staple in your family’s legacy, much like the 55 and Billy’s S10. All 3 deserve the best. look forward to more Nova & 55 content. 👍🏼

[@David-uu1oj]

Agreed, these three cars and now actually the Falcon have become the mechanical face of SRC & OM Garage. Now that the Falcon is doing more Pure Street class and hopefully Power Tour, she needs a refreshing of paint in and outside. hance

[@HotrodHouse_PNW]

@@David-uu1ojI do agree, but I think the falcon is great the way it is. aside from a fresh coat of black, I’d vote to leave it as-is. it has history.

[@8wireracing694]

This family makes great decisions with these cars. Not everything needs to be a race car......trust me the fun stops after 450hp I swear. A noce street car making 450 is so much fun.

[@OmgWtfTsuji]

Exactly. I hate that the internet has convinced everyone that they need 1500hp big block street cars when they definitely can't handle it and even 300-400whp can be more than enough for some fun and can still get you into tons of trouble.

[@Stupidfastracing]

I'm lost for word's what a great thing for Billy to do can't wait to see it done and what engine will be going in it this is why I love this channel

[@todd8109]

Bill, what a beautiful surprise for you. You have a very special family that really cares about you. Thanks again for another great video

[@jackperry9369]

Can't wait to see the nova up and running looking good again 😍

[@GregCollard-cq5yg]

Damn Bill, I thought I watching a movie for a while. Great editing. Keep up the great work 🇺🇲💪

[@charles055]

Man this is awesome man Billy is a great son I mean really u are doing the 55 for ur dad now he getting ur nova done for u this is awesome I wish my dad was still here I would have loved to do something special like this for him he had 57 Chevy belair man I can't wait now see the nova done and the 55 this is why we love u guys and good luck this weekend

[@BustedNut-]

Wow!! Another video already? This is great! I cant get enough Old mans Garage!! Thank You Bill!!👍

[@tonynicoletti2165]

You and Vicki raised awesome young men !!! So look forward to seeing the Nova being tore apart and rebuilt..

[@chopper1168]

The 55 is looking fantastic. They are doing a great job.

[@mikebryant614]

Those kids at House of Pearls are quality folks." Sure , you want a nice car but if the paint job keeps you from driving the car then don't do it" .This is what I'm all about , make it nice but never do anything that keeps you from driving and enjoying a car.

[@uncleremis69]

Funny I was sure the boomers would cringe at that statement. By the way, they are all young adults.

[@thomasward4505]

Your videos have a lot of drone work in them and it shows and I think you even fly it inside some of the shops

[@kenrolltideAlabama]

This reminded me of high school in a one-red-light, small town in central Alabama in the late 80s. There were 4 of us close friends that hung out together. We were all poor and had to make our own money to fix up what we drove. I had a black 55 Chevy PU with 327 out of 69 Stingray Vet. My other 3 friends drove a (1) 1969 white with black pinstripes Chev Chevelle SS. (2) 1970 Chev Chevelle Malibu. (3) 1978 chev camaro. We all ended up with sharp or cool, sick rides by doing the work ourselves and finding someone to spray them at a price we could afford working mowing grass and loading and stacking square balls of hay in the barns. It made us so much more appreciative of what we had in the end. I would not change any of it if I could.

[@hatchetman6962]

I love what House Of Pearl is doing!! Making America great again!!

[@davidgough1161]

I love this, you are worthy of having the Nova done nicely and ready to drive!

[@petercasper224]

Cannot wait to see an NA big block stove in the bay. No force fed stuff! NA OR NO WAY. NEAR ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE. Fantastic vid as always Bill.

[@midsouth2strokes185]

This channel is so amazing.

[@MRALL4FUN]

I’ve been following Scott for years and he’s freaking awesome!! The 55 is looking so DANG GOOD SIR!! 😊

[@kerrylemoine3943]

I have a feeling that your Nova will be in good hands, my gut was right! Maybe in future, 64 may need help, but never know. Hope your Monte Carlo going well quickly. Can't wait to see next channel!

[@loganfultz2676]

Smart man Billy! hate to say it, but you never know how much time you got!

[@jcnpresser]

Man I’m excited for you on the nova. Those have always been one of my favorites. That color is going to be awesome, almost like a factory red with pearl in it.

[@brandonjusblong]

House or pearls has to be the best all around bang for your buck shop in the world I’ve ever seen anyone any age that puts their heart and soul into their work I love how great they do I told my wife if I was 10 years younger I’d check how decent their pay is and would be willing to check it out and I’ve been at my job 15 yrs and I love it but what they do is special and takes all around dedication from the top to bottom I love Bill,Billy and all of their family and friends that are like family

[@OmgWtfTsuji]

Perfect timing as usual, Bill. Just finished eating dinner and I'm waiting for my meds to kick in on this rainy Hawaiian evening. I'm only a few seconds in and I already know this is gonna be another banger. 🤙From The Big Island of Hawaii

[@jamesdavis4859]

Good job

[@wadepaul2943]

But the music is what really gets me! I love yalls music!, please keep up the great team work!❤❤❤❤❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lonniem9728]

We can tell just watching videos how much Billy loves your nova

[@toriestes381]

Awesome! Glad you’re getting the Nova painted…Billy knows how much you love the car! Love your videos and SRC videos! Watch you guys every night! Thanks from NASHVILLE TN🧡

[@JustyouraverageAmerican1776]

Bill you honestly out due yourself every single episode!! You are undoubtedly one of the absolute best creators and editors this platform has ever seen!! Frankly it’s unbelievable how you truly mastered this craft in the relatively short amount of time you’ve been at it, especially considering your previous career and the hesitancy in the beginning! Watching you transition from an excavation pro with often appearances on Billy’s channel to an absolute YT legend has been a complete honor sir. And not to mention the undeniable proof that we all witness in every video, that’s it never too late to switch paths, learn completely new things, and create success and a life worth living!! I commend and appreciate you and all you do!! Much love from Florida to you and your family Bill! Also, I know you guys wickedly busy but ha have you every thought about doing a follow build? Just a thought!?! Keep up the fantastic work!!

[@gapcityracing6086]

Crazy you can go from digging dirt to making awesome videos and make a great living off of it also! The internet can be a crazy place but also really cool bringing us videos like these

[@feff5717]

At lake george Adirondack nationals and the cars are overheating cruising and all i can think about is the Malibu would be just fine showing everyone whats up cruising around. Great video as always

[@Gregory-cj2ij]

I been from day one you shore did your job raising your boys . Here lately they make me cry . I don't know how to put it in words. Tell Billy I'm proud of him. He that horse torgues and the get to get ready I want y'all to win 😊

[@robertjohnson4784]

Hey Bill it brings a tear to my eye seeing your nova at the house of pearls you're in Billy's relationship have come a long way since your days of fussing unfortunate lost my son back in December and it makes me happy to see your relationship with Billy has come so far love you guys

[@scottmcmullen7541]

So excited for you Bill. Cant wait to see the Nova when its finished.

[@jamesshirley5875]

All novas will always have my heart, my grandmother willed me one that I couldn’t afford to keep! Some day some how I will own another one. Although it won’t be hers, we both loved those years like you and Billy have! Seeing you and Billy bond over y’all’s make want one so bad for me and my Son.

[@garylucier6817]

Ahhhh yes Bill Candy Red that car will pop huge.

[@semperfi99mikie]

Heck ya been waiting for another video. Thanks Bill

[@michaelwaiwood5629]

Thank goodness the nova is getting some TLC!! I love that car and the color. I would have sold both the Malibu and the monte Carlo just to put the money in that nova. I just love the look of that car so much better. I'm so excited to see that OG car back!!

[@oliverford5548]

Your family has grown so much over time. I see more of you in Billy all the time. God bless you and your family ill be watching till I can't anymore.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

You tear jerker you Billy! 😂 glad to see the boy pay you back yet again. that car means a heck of a lot to all of you, despite time passing by and better cars came along. Time for the ragged old Nova to get it's much needed love, it is what started it all for the kids and you 👍

[@TerryMillican]

Bill, you’re very blessed. Hope you know it.❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamward3492]

I know them boys give you hell sometimes but one thing is for sure them boys love there dad. So cool Billy is getting your nova redone.

[@427Vette]

Bill always doing this to help people ✨ good things will happen to you in return!😊 Billy 👍! House of pearls!✨

[@wingchun3317]

Awesome best news I was wondering when the nova was going to take it's place in history!! Nova ! Nova ! Nova ! He'll yeah

[@colekitten1367]

I can’t wait to see the nova restored that is going to be awesome can’t wait to see Billy’s video this week

[@gf6.6]

Very cool . Nice gesture Billy. Impressive young man. But then again we already knew the type of man Billy is. Bill your garage will have all really nice cars in it!! All work hard work is paying off. It's nice to see.

[@glennramsey917]

I like how yall keep putting videos out one after the other .. thats awesome !!!

[@wadepaul2943]

When the weather goes bad it would be a life saver!❤❤❤❤❤❤😊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chrisjohn6670]

Yep get the old girl done I've been missing it

[@MrDcaps]

“Rainbow sprinkles” 😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@gunwrencher1566]

Love the drone shots of the local grain elevator. Worked at a similar one for a lot of years.

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Keep up the great content. Much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤.

[@highpsiguy4085]

💥💥💥 One of my FAVORITE aspects of this channel is how Bill shows the relationships he has built over time. From performance parts companies, replacement parts companies, customers, friends, you name it...The fact that Bill "brings us along on the ride" step by step through each project and process is what retains my attention. I along with many others are able to live out our "racing" through Bill and his family. I've been a viewer since day one, and it's only gotten bigger and BETTER with time. Keep it up Bill, you're very good at what you do. I can't imagine the stress day to day to film and edit and produce these videos. But I'm thankful for your effort. As viewers, all we have to do is hit the play button and enjoy 😅 God Bless you and the family. A loyal viewer, Daniel.

[@shaunholden7633]

Man the guy at house of pearls has such a good additude it's awesome. Not a lot of people out there like that. Bill you guys have a great team.

[@jonathanhanners6057]

That’s awesome of what Billy is doing with the nova just show what of young man he is

[@GrayMatterBBC]

Great job Billy! Pops has helped you get ahead even when it was tough! Love to see the old Nova that started it all get some love👍🏻

[@docholiday6944]

You have raised a thoughtful and caring son! GREAT episode Bill! Thanks for the AWESOME Content. ✌️❤🤙🤙🫡🫡

[@alexgwaltney7324]

i swear i had this on my mind today thinking about that nova just rewatched the kent rose drag race and man that car and yall deserve it

[@omerlenhart6778]

That is so awesome of Billy to get the nova done for you you guys are blessed in so many ways!! I'm glad to be able to watch the ride

[@jamescardwell3254]

The 55 is turning out sweet. Those guys and gals there really work hard and do their diligence to make and turn out perfection. Your videos alone are always great and spot on. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into all that you guys have going on around the shop and Miss Vickie's details to let us know where you guys will be. I hope I spelled her name right. Hopefully, sometime in the near future, you guys will be close enough to my part of TN that I can drive out and meet you all.

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

N-Nova-chevrolet O-Omega-Olds V-Ventura-Pontiac A-Apollo-Buick The thoughtfulness of you doing the 55 for your dad and now Billy with the Nova is the best!! Love the new color!!

[@FredieFarmer60]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 the nova will be amazing.. those 3 at house of perals are awesome

[@JMRAUTOMOTIVE]

Much love from Guam/ Washington state old school, love your videos 🤙🏾🇬🇺🇺🇸🍻

[@David-uu1oj]

Bill, these three cars and now actually the Falcon have become the mechanical face of SRC & OMG. Now that the Falcon is doing more Pure Street class and hopefully Power Tour, she needs a refreshing of paint in and outside too.🎨 hance

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Seems your boys love that old nova almost as much as you do How awesome is that

[@adamcartwright6220]

Great video! I can’t wait to see the ‘55 and the Nova finished.

[@dannypate7333]

Glad to see the nova getting some love. 55 is looking great!

[@anotherbluenova6358]

Being a Nova guy I'm so excited to see this come together.

[@porterallen-y3o]

I can pretty well tell just how amazing of not only a person you are Bill, but now undoubtedly how awesome of a job not only you but also Vickie did raising those two boys! I've had few responses from you guys on several different Facebook post and it never seems to amaze me just how down to earth and humble you guys are! I've loved seeing your guy's channel grow and the amount of success you all have had! Unlike some I know it didn't and doesn't come easy, but you guys couldn't be more deserving of it! Keep it up Bill, you're doing great!

[@garylucier6817]

That 55' is absolutely perfect.

[@randysmith4381]

Yayyyy The Nova is getting worked on!

[@Speedy123youknowme]

You have amazing kids Bill

[@stevestauff2220]

congrats on having good kids. when something you owned means that much to your kids says alot

[@raten2791]

Good on Billy 👍👍

[@prosk8a]

Love the DFW tag with the Meat Church BBQ shirt at the end!

[@orlandoruiz5824]

The 55 is lookin' great, House of pearls is doin' an awesome job, Can wait to see it finished.

[@johnperun232]

Bill you have a Outstanding Family and Team Thanx for sharing your Great experience 👍 Have a Great Day 👍

[@tommycook9620]

Hell yea old Man NOVA 💪 I've had my 68 nova for 22 years , Doing what I can when I can

[@toddbanks3215]

Hell yeah ole man hope y'all are doing good like always love y'all's videos

[@paulsantangelo9488]

Im pretty sure good family that works together is 95% of it. The other 5%.......Well, Its there way of life and content supports it. Much respect and they made it work.

[@bobtucker8875]

As always great content guys. That's so cool of Billy to rebuild your Nova, thanks Billy 😊. Great content 💯.

[@BIGFESH]

Amazing timing old man! Just got home from work. really appreciate you mr bill. THE BEST CHANNEL / GARAGE / FAMILY ON KZbin!!!

[@OmgWtfTsuji]

I'm 10,000% with you on that. Street Racing Channel/The Old Man's Garage/Gen 2 Garage have become my favorite channels and the only ones I wait until I'm nice and comfortable to watch their newest video. One good thing about living here in Hawaii is that even though Bill uploads a little late at night for most of y'all, it's still super early here lol

[@clydegreenwood5673]

I like watching your videos they are awesome and thank you for sure things with all of us and everything looks like it's slowly coming together and good luck and be safe and God bless you guys

[@hunterbrown1991]

Man I might be more stoked to see the work on this than the 55, it’s close! Had a thought since you seem the have some real sentimental value of the nova and the original sheet metal, maybe take a piece of what house of pearls doesn’t use and mount it as wall art. Good work as always sir

[@timmygiles9554]

Now all the cars will be right! Love the idea for the Nova!! BBC with air awesome !!!

[@fredkelso1089]

I just love all the shots of town, saw the old Lazarus ball again, the kids shocked you pretty good with the Nova job huh? I know you will have videos of it getting done and the 632 big block for it.

[@rayrussell6064]

Bill that 55 from what I can tell looks straighter than a new one did back in 55 them kids along with the parts from golden star have a awesome job,the fact that your doing this for your dad and Billy is doing this for you tells me that the apple didn't fall to far from the tree. The color that was picked out for the nova is my favorite color it's such a beautiful color. Mark having instruction on how to install a flywheel was hilarious and for uncle bucko not to blame the ground hog that alone was hilarious as well. I can't wait to see the nova finished not only it's going to look beautiful it will be wicked fast with the big block. God bless and as always be safe.

[@theparkeys2013]

That's my dream car keep it the og❤