Putting my BURNT 1973 Nova Back on the Road! Part 1

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Today I start working on my 1973 Chevy Nova that was previously in a fire. Nobody panic!! I know it's not a Ford truck! It's going to be okay though. :)
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[@JunkyardDigs]

WOOOO THATS MY LITTLE HECKER

[@asfixjunkyard1320]

Indeed kevin. It is your HECKER ! Have a good day kev

[@Bonnie_Blue389]

Good be one lucky as guy to have a good women like that.. ❤️

[@abandonedwayamoon8749]

Your so lucky Kevin !

[@izyourgirlCharlotte]

😅😅👏🏼

[@MrBlue142]

What in the world

[@nephrium]

The Nova gives off a certain "Nightmare on Elmstreet" vibe that terrifies me. Very cool!

[@barryismygod]

The KruegerNova lol

[@phillipgardner5836]

Agreed

[@control_issues]

lol... saw your comment right after adding mine.

[@seanrodden6151]

I was thinking Mad Moox as she was coming down that lonely road early in the vid!

[@SilencedHalo]

Lol, I think its the messed up scarred red "skin" that gives off that vibe lol

[@conrad4094]

It needs some “shine juice “ in the style of vice grip garage … that’ll keep it looking fairly burnt and not deteriorating TOO much

[@eyepauper]

Do the Mustie1 treatment with the melted toilet wax ring, like on his "Crusty"

[@xodiaq]

Mook is awesome. Honestly, I’d totally watch a video of just her weird outbursts though. She’s a trip!

[@AuditingTheCorrupt]

You should take pics of the car every angle, then rework the body, then print out a vinyl wrap of the original carnage lmao

[@stillwaiting435]

This

[@levifletcher5541]

Underrated comment

[@AuditingTheCorrupt]

It's all I'm going to think about now lol

[@Digital-Dan]

I really like that idea.

[@AuditingTheCorrupt]

The fire blistering especially would be nice recreated

[@cockyjoe]

This car looks like is returning from the end of an intense action movie.

[@thedungeondelver]

Mad Max: The Road Warrior, perhaps

[@lowershelfking]

It's the sidekick to the main hero of the movie

[@NathanBaerreis]

"Bumper Exchange" sounds like a covert name for a swingers' club.

[@itsyaboyhewie7538]

Can’t wait to see more on this like floor pans and mechanical work! Looking forward to the next video!

[@ethanchapman674]

Go to his account when they started the Floorplan were still in good shap3

[@trail-wolf4x4]

The Nova really fits the Mook theme "Looks like heck, drives kinda-heck, and is heckin cool"

[@dilbertbob5420]

I'm amazed every time I watch them take a vehicle out on the road for a test drive with huge holes in the body, no muffler, and no tags. I couldn't do that where I live. Great job Mook!!

[@reddragon6613]

My Mom had a 73' Nova she bought new, reminds me of the pictures I've seen of it. Not many of those left so its cool to see this one get some attention.

[@robertmoczulski3096]

Can’t wait to see the transformation on this Nova and glad to see it getting a 2nd shot at life again. I know it will get everything done properly as well.

[@TylerDuysen]

mook change your eec relay on your ford to fix your cranking issue (its right next to your airbox)

[@spamanator666]

Of course you can keep quite a lot of it intact like that... Scrape off as much of the loose flaky shit as you can then use a rust convertor sparingly on the exposed metal parts, not covering any real leftover paint or bubbles, and then matte clear the whole thing. It will need occasional touch ups, but eventually you will get on top of it.

[@madmex2k]

Instantly thought of Mook, standing on top of the Krispy Nova, arms raised in a V!

[@Karmy.]

Yeah

[@daleanderson7629]

Do this

[@2koolchris291]

Maybe pop rivet old rusty license plates to fill the holes in the quarters

[@robertspray7472]

@@2koolchris291 like the gambler rig?

[@smpstech]

Richard Holdener did an "Other guys" series on the Chevy inline six. He used a 292. Eventually turbo'd it, and it responded really well. Would be cool to see!

[@kmickCSX]

"ope, that's the carpet on fire" the most iowa phrase ever

[@Harold_That_Guy]

If you want to keep that look you should knock off everything loose, make sure there are no abrupt edges on the paint, and then spray it with clear coat.

[@kbar150]

Needs the full 70s street machine look , keep the ansen wheels , and the side pipes. Turbo 6 would be a blast, and stick a manual behind it. Love those wood seat risers

[@stuartcote4915]

Probably put buckets in a bench seat car. Made it fit.

[@johanbjork1650]

Loved the power washing. A. Must have been really satisfying. B. Reminded me of the saying Polishing a Turd. C. Now that is a Patina look.

[@formerfogdog]

Whatever you do, I think you should leave the melted grill. Love this revival! The fire, the unconnected side pipes, discovering the straight six...

[@marcfinley5487]

this car needs to be called the "Phoenix" as it has Rose from the ashes

[@hrolflemarcheur2165]

The roof, the roof, the roof was on fire

[@trevorpomroy550]

Pontiac?

[@abcsd1254]

But it’s not a Pontiac

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Marc Finley there is already an Emilia Hartford with a phoenix. So it would be....the second?(like loudon wainright the third?)

[@DualKalibur]

It’s a nova though, not a firebird. It should be Simanim, her mis-speaking of cinnamon given its colour and it’s “burn”.

[@cloudrehzii]

Not going to lie would love to see you both slowly restore this thing . Even try to fix the rust and body work 🔋❤️

[@toolnut43]

Awesome Nova. A real mad max vibe. Would be great for a cruise night. But if you do repaint it, may I suggest a nice flame job to remember it's original resting place. Also Kota is a great shop dog. Rock On!!!

[@Derek-tk4wf]

When I see this car I hear Joe Dirts voice in my head going 'Daaang'

[@OnePieceTractor]

It'll buff out

[@BlueSky...]

I feel asleep partway through watching this and the audio became part of the dream. Was a bit shocked when I woke up and the video was still playing.

[@Br3ezyTV]

No really lol

[@DerpDeDooDaDay]

Shawn Ellington has the "Murder Nova". Junkyard Mook has the "Almost Murdered Nova".

[@stuartcote4915]

You forgot the MoreDoor nova Farmtruck and Azn built with the fake turbo on the front.

[@erichanson1740]

Brings back memories of the 1973 Duster i had. Pulling all the seats out and ripping all that gold moldy carpet out. Leaky side windows that pushed out. Fixed leak with new moulding and put in rubber flooring instead.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Gotta love the wood holding the seats in

[@goatman7362]

It’s really nice to see this car getting some love even after being so badly damaged. I cannot wait to see it with a new paint job and all those side holes plugged!

[@robertkoons1154]

Go to the finest automatic car wash town and pay for the super wash. They may pay you not to go through. Use the vice grip garage mix to linseed oil, mineral spirits, and wd40 your car for a fine finish.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Pretty sure my dad would murder us if we ever put oil on an exposed panel 😂

[@2strokepower803]

Junkyard Digs How come that 😂

[@WieDrDerJonge]

@@2strokepower803 because his dad is a car painter/body guy.

[@2strokepower803]

WieDrDerJonge that i know.. but is it bad to put oil on steel? Will the paint not stick if you decide to paint it later

[@jacobnordskog2420]

Boiled linseed oil works great, I use it on my f100 and it dries to a hard slightly glossy shell

[@occamsrazor1285]

Came from Junkyard Dig's limo to see more of Mook. Stayed to see more of the Nova. Now I want a Nova

[@YourLocalRaccoon]

I said it on JYD and I'll say it here, I need a mook in my life. Just as a normal friend who gets as excited for stuff as I do. Just a friend to do fun stuff with.

[@DScaglione.]

Derek has “Independence” Chevelle Mook has “The Dependent” ChevHell

[@kbobdonahue1966]

Like the moniker "ChevHell", I might consider it a "ChevHellet".

[@kbobdonahue1966]

Randy at AAR has a 1955 Hell Air.

[@Nedula007]

Hah. Nice

[@Gkitchens1]

250 inclined 6 have a plastic timing fear. You throw a vacuum snail on it without replacing that, it'll be that engine's last song probably

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, the plastic coated gears need to go. Lots of good gears sets that come with an upgraded aluminum cam gear. (Gear to gear)

[@Phuck_Yew]

For some reason, I find it extremely satisfying to watch her pressure wash that car! The first time I saw it, I wanted to clean it!

[@SaarKing71]

Remembers me of "Sometimes they come back" - this little car is so worth saving!

[@schwanzmunster2503]

This is going to be a fun project to watch. Definitely have to keep the side pipes Mook.

[@Teyanis]

There's something very cathartic about watching a nova'd nova being brought back to life.

[@chasejansmacdj2029]

This is so cool. My dad used to have a 74 nova that he drag raced back in the day. He bought it new in 74 for surprisingly 400 dollars and sold it in the early/ mid 80s for 2’500 dollars. He regretted that decision. It was blue with back stripes

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Dang, scrapre it with a putty knife and pressure wash it til its clean. Burnt ain't the end of the world.love watching you two.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Scraping it takes a while but works well.

[@duanekc]

Just gotta love original parts like that wooden seat mount. That's *quality engineering*, that is.

[@barbaratodd1288]

What about the center "council" ?

[@SilverLightningXV]

@@barbaratodd1288 i knew I wasn't the only one 🤣

[@corvettejohn4507]

There is nothing original about that wood seat mount. The Nova obviously came with a bench seat. I made my share of wood bucket seat mounts in the 1970s and 1980s.

[@duanekc]

@@corvettejohn4507 son, does the word "joke" mean anything to you?

[@jasonyoung5628]

I bet you could build that straight 6 into some pretty alright power, they do make 4barrel manifolds for those. Give it a turbo and such it could get 300 horse.

[@dicktrickle4197]

Interested to see one with a stage 4 side by side with a Supra straight six . Configure induction however

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

D germ just bringing that back bench seat right back around perfect

[@kathrynmoree3584]

Mooks face at 6:00 when she realizes that the CHEVY Nova starts and runs better than all 5 FORDS around it........ PRICELESS I LOVE Y'ALL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@grug_son_of_thog]

If you haven’t yet, I recommend checking the fuel pressure regulator on your F150. My 94 had the *exact same symptoms* and a ruptured FPR diaphragm was the problem.

[@roymartin4771]

They don't have factory pressure regulators on the 70's trucks.

[@wildman510]

@@roymartin4771 yeah but that truck is from the late 80s.....

[@icedsilver1149]

On the 89 F-150, I’d say clean and check or replace the IAC valve, that is probably the case if you have to hold the pedal so it doesn’t die and takes a while to start

[@andymehl7994]

And make sure the passages aren't plugged

[@stuartcote4915]

@@andymehl7994 they did the fuel regulator and some other stuff.

[@dale116dot7]

I was going to post this, you beat me to it. Ford IAC valves are voice coil actuators and are famous for sticking. The cranking air-fuel ratio probably is calibrated assuming the IAC is in the ‘cranking’ position, it might be a tad lean if you’re starting it with the gas pedal and a stuck IAC. It’s been a while since I calibrated Ford EEC-IVs but I recall something about that.

[@Bef090]

Mook, you being you cracks me up. You two together is golden material, I swears ya!

[@dross24MA]

You are an inspiration - and the fact that *you* have the ability to fix these disasters is awesome! Go to it!! As Kevin said in another video, these old ones are disappearing and if they don't get saved now, they'll be gone forever....

[@MNWILD43]

I love watching these kids do what they do. My youngest, my daughter, is around Mooks age, all the way up tp 30.

[@ShawnCaldwell11]

kids these days have no skills when it comes to mechanic work. you taught yours well.

[@cf8979]

@@ShawnCaldwell11 that's not quite true hehe. you'd be surprised how many kids around my age are still wrenching on shit and building cars. I know its fun to make generalizations about younger generations but we aren't all unskilled in mechanics. 18 and building 2 motorcycles and a street racing car- my town has a whole group of kids in my same age range doing the same sort of stuff hehe

[@nopegaming2117]

@@cf8979 another examp,e is that kids at my school are around 17-19 and hand build drones and fix heavy industry machines

[@cf8979]

@@nopegaming2117 yea! Our generation may have less interest in old cars and stuff (we really don't. there's still tons of young car enthusiasts- doesn't take long to see that if these boomer asses would just look.) but we're very hands on with other stuff too! Building/repairing electronics, coding, RC models are seeing a huge comeback too. It's very frustrating when people just look at us and say we can't do shit just because we aren't exactly how they were when they were kids.

[@crittercritter2583]

Just say “Alright, Show me” and watch it transform. Christine the movie

[@dominicpetrone3605]

I couldn't have said it better myself, that just made my day the first time I saw it in Kevin's video I instantly thought of that movie

[@christianwernher9559]

And she nearly Sounds Like her too.

[@Derek-tk4wf]

She only does that for the special one she loves, that has proven themself worthy.

[@Pantheragem]

@@christianwernher9559 Very much so. It's a menacing sounding I6....

[@theosexpertdaymon2774]

That has to be in my top 3 favourite movies.

[@jacoballred]

That not often do people find treasure about cleaning up old vehicles. Finding spare change is good it helps out with the project.

[@mandre6488]

Mook your smile is like a ray of sunshine. You and Kevin make a great pair. Love to watch your videos.

[@chasegilmond5637]

I'm so happy you stopped to read the years on the coins. Makes my coin collector self happy

[@devryndrives6623]

I think you should clear coat it, clean the interior and just enjoy it. So cool and a unique rat rod

[@basstrammel1322]

Maybe I don't understand correctly... Clear coat it? That would take a full sanding down first, wouldn't it?

[@devryndrives6623]

@@basstrammel1322 I'm not sure how they do it, but I know it's done to protect patina a lot. Ol' Cleeter just had his Galaxy's patina clear coated and it looks AMAZING

[@basstrammel1322]

@@devryndrives6623 I guess it would be a protective layer, but still.. It get's awful shiny?

[@devryndrives6623]

I've seen flatter ones. I usually like the flatter ones but I kinda dig Cleeters Galaxy

[@ni_wink84]

Of course he said yes, that man loves you to the moon and back hecker!! This is going to be a great project!

[@GamePsycho123]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who knows that if you turn the oil bottle sideways to where the spout is on top it keeps it from glugging

[@jeepoguy292]

I JUST grabbed dinner, absolute peerrrfect timing!!! Can't wait to watch the crispy Nova become something amazing!

[@ryandavis379]

What did ya have for dinner

[@JorgeTorres-is7bv]

Brooo, wish it was dinnertime here. Still at work! I'm dying to know wutcha got on that plate thoo 👀👀

[@mikepelz7004]

@@JorgeTorres-is7bv Watching Junkyard Mook at work, I would like your job but I am Retired !

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

I like the aluminum slotted rims they make the Nova look awesome and good luck in bringing it back to life. I'll catch ya on the next one.

[@joe.shad0fx]

I really hope they do a full restore on it, and do some custom elements on it to keep the nightmare / fire theme going. Similar to how Car Masters:Rust to Riches does with their cars but with the mook special design on it. Power Tour 2022 Nova!!! hells yeah!

[@treyslay3974]

Bad Azz Chevy Nova back from Hell 🔥😈🔥 this tha first Muscle car I fell in Love with

[@josephblackwood4001]

I love how the ass end is raised up naturally from the big rear tires and the suspension probably wow what a yacht!!!!

[@stuartcote4915]

They could actually bend from having the rear raised up like that. I knew a guy that had one. Also ruined the engine when the shifter got hit going down the road. Didn't have a lock thing where you have to push the button to move the shifter.

[@joerichards1574]

I'd go with sanding it down just enough to smooth it out, then hit it with some patina sauce. I said "boop" at the exact same time as you did when the mouse hit the garbage can.

[@mikebrown8065]

🤣🤣🤣Mook's just taught everyone how to power wash off the patina 🤣🤣🤣 Looking forward to seeing more of your videos with the "Nova-cane"!

[@KurtClark]

Holy Moly! Total Mad Max Wasteland car right there! I love it. The big hurkin' rust hole in the side behind the driver's door is money. I agree, that it totally needs to be driven as-is because it looks so crazy. Thanks for sharing!

[@afrayedknott1701]

Coda says thats the coolest doghouse she's ever seen!! I'd name the Nova, Medium Rare

[@corvettejohn4507]

Well done is a more apt description.

[@urnoobfreind]

Kevin was like "outside is burnt to heck might as well light the inside on fire too" 🤣

[@Lawdog652]

Raised up rear look is what made these cars so amazing. Cause when they were given a big engine that's all you saw.

[@martymcmannis6581]

I just love those novas. If you ever let it go, I'll give you what you need for it. Thanks for sharing this

[@bradleyeaston5719]

That car is real apocalyptic. Speaking of which, I heard they are filming a new Mad Max movie. Your Gambler Car really belongs in a movie; for reals, but at least y'all feature them in these videos :) thanks for the insanity.

[@tgearing3217]

It's so refreshing to see a rat rod video of a rat rod that comes replete with an actual rat carcass!

[@KingJamesIX]

That back seat is actually really cool. Love the heart imprint around the Chevy logo. Dunno why you heckin hate Chevies but man they're top of the list for me.

[@McBuggs.]

As I watched the very first garage video of this NOVA I was shocked but happy it was being reclaimed. When seeing it roll out of the garage and sounding like it did, it reminded me of the movie car Christine... Because she was red and practically on fire once, she rolled back out of the ruins giving it that back to life feel again. This car is gonna be a fun driver for ya... I once drove a 74-75 NOVA 350 four door.

[@gunners4129]

It'd be truly fitting if this became the junkyard digs/mook "burn"out vehicle.

[@stuartcote4915]

Flaming burn outs.

[@GasGuzler]

That thing sounds like a Cummins, love it! 👍🏻 A turbo would make it sound even more like a diesel too

[@guywerry6614]

Wow - when my wife and i were first engaged / married she had a very similar car! 73 Nova - 6 with the powerglide and standard EVERYTHING - one speaker AM radio, drum brakes and no power assist on ANYTHING. I'd love to get it back and hot rod it.

[@mchavez56]

OMG yes Turbo and a little extra paint to add to the "burned look" (it moved so fast it burned up)

[@mr.iowegian]

I thought I had the ultimate Old, Rusted, Damaged, "How Does This Run" vehicle. You are the champ! I love this car!

[@aeknikh]

I love the patina on this car.Fix only the rust holes but don't repaint it.What I would love to see is a period correct v8 swap with a 4 speed munchie 😍😍

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

that isnt patina ...its burnt paint and looks like BURNT FUCKING PAINT....yes,it looks like shit.i hope to fuck they dont leave it looking like a dead burn victim

[@randyreinwald4581]

Burnt Nova needs to keep that thematic thread! The Hecker non cussing thing is wonderful. Wish I could find a gal like Mook😊 Enjoy Kevin😅

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The orange console sesame street monster 🤣🤣🤣 good one Mook 👍 @Junkyard Mook

[@jeffsumpman9813]

Would love to see you two do a full restoration on this old Nova. Including putting a proper engine and trans. in it.( most definitely a 4 speed).

[@99thpeanut59]

Nah 5 speed

[@adamtereska8734]

@@99thpeanut59 Tremmec 6 speed with a 383 stroker.

[@99thpeanut59]

Adam Tereska T56 496

[@someguyonli]

Really looking forward to watching you bring this car back. I enjoyed the Koda Cam very much!

[@anthonyrodgers7356]

Just watched it leaving the barn got sad when I didn’t see a follow on ,, then out of nowhere 3 episodes to save the day ❤️

[@KyrinSolaq]

You are 100% in the paint flames on that car is the only car in the world that Deserves it truly

[@junkyyarddawg]

Yessss I'm loving the Nova!! Love the character of it. Looking forward to seeing you work on it and see what you end up doing to it. I love that you are liking it and how it looks now and want to keep it looking like that for a while.

[@russgould707]

It's the slots that give it that character.

[@junkyyarddawg]

@@russgould707 Slots and side pipes and stance. I own two sets of slots myself. Love them....

[@timwalton57]

Laughed at the chips (chunks) of paint flying everywhere ! Look forward to the next installment!! 😊

[@jasonh380]

I love her best book post is he really advertised as the man’s man box or man subscription but if I really think about it it honestly fits Mook so much better than it fits any man I’m glad she got the sponsorship she deserved it

[@itsvondell]

the resigned "do we have any more stoves ..." deadpan reaction to the floorpan rust holes sent me

[@adamtereska8734]

In addition to floor pans, I'd recommend at least a set of lower quarters on that thing for some more structural integrity. I believe that is a unibody and not a full frame. Definitely put quarters on it.

[@joshmanis9860]

the floor pans were in good shape when they started

[@jasondrew2322]

Just stumbled upon your channel, I look forward to this series as I have a 73 nova as well in midst of restoration.

[@lomgshorts3]

Inline 6's last forever! I put almost 300,000 miles on my 1972 Chevy C-10 engine with 3 on the "tree" before the doors literally rusted off and fell on the tops of my feet. Best truck I ever owned (except the 1966 Dodge D-200 crew cab with the big truck slant six with four on the floor surplus Air Force that went over 300,000 and more). Inline 6's ruled back in the day. You could go 130 mph in a four door Chevy Nova for miles from downtown Rochester, NY to Exit 45 on I-90 in about 15 minutes on I-390. I did put on high speed tires so I wouldn't wreck, but that old '72 Nova flew. It wasn't a quick car, but it was fast. Do a good job on the Nova Mook, then take it out on an interstate as see if it will fly.

[@supahbob]

Hoping you are doing good Mook. Been awhile since I seen a video so just rewatching your's and Kevin's videos. Fun times.

[@gstealer11]

Need to check out Mustie1 videos of Crusty and what he did to preserve the "paint" on that. That's be sweet to keep as much as is paint wise.

[@rogjackson]

Burned, pitch black charcoal-colored metal, isn't exactly paint.

[@stuartcote4915]

@@rogjackson Doesn't look that bad. Some cars got so hot the metal is ruined. Warped, brittle, thinned out, or softened. Roadkill had the BarBcuda Barracuda.

[@rogjackson]

I agree. Looks good. But charcoal and ash aren't exactly patina. I suppose it's debatable. Funny!! I would be tempted to sand/paint unless irreparably heat-warped.

[@donkeyboy585]

The psoriasis Nova 😂 Maybe you can dig up some old Clifford research parts (they made stuff for inline 6s like 4bbl intakes and headers)

[@greentopvideos204]

I love those US Mag wheels on that Nova!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Great work, Mook! You rock. Looking forward to the next installment, and thank you for the cool video content!!

[@DrCadex]

Great find on the bicentennial quarter! I have collected those since I was a kid.

[@stuartcote4915]

I don't bother. Not worth anything but face value. That said, I do keep pre war nickels and they aren't worth more than 5 cents.

[@josiahkierstead1499]

I love how the limo is just casually in the background

[@josiahkierstead1499]

@Remington Steel no I dont think so,

[@mrbrocephus3849]

The Freddy NOVA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NIGHTMARE SPEED. Sir Junkyard hope you guys come to AZ and find a car to drive back home.

[@burgbuilds]

Holy crap I’m so excited for this build. A 68-73 Chevy nova has been my dream car since I was a little kid, I have pictures of them on my vision board right now. I WILL own a nova one day. Until then I will be living vicariously though you and these KZbin videos. What an amazing beautiful vehicle. If you need any help with woodworking type stuff on this car let me know! Idk what you would need that is wood, I just want to be involved somehow, lol.