LS swap on a 63 Nova wagon! In the shop with Emily EP 30

LS swap time on 18 year Max's 63 Nova wagon, this car is SO DANG COOL!!!
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[@joemeshefski5513]

Women are great mechanics. They take the time to think things through !! I've been a mechanic for 40 years. I've trained many people to wrench and woman listen and I think it's great. My beautiful wife is mechanically inclined and she has taught me a thing or two. YOU GO GIRL !!!!!

[@oby-1607]

Yeah. During WWII, women built all the tanks and aircraft to help the war effort. Very unappreciated by most.

[@sadmachines6991]

@@oby-1607 My Grandma was one of those women. In "saving private ryan", tom hanks mentions fighting at the kesserine pass in north Africa. That's where my grandpa fought and was captured by germans. He spent 2 1/2 years in a nazi prison camp. Russians took over. My grandpa waited till they got drunk then escaped. Wandered for 3 days before being found by allies. Died in 2015 at 94.

[@oby-1607]

@@sadmachines6991 I'm glad your Grandma and Grandpa were in the war effort. I am even more happy your Grandpa escaped and by the looks of it, lived a full life. Good for him.

[@CrzyMav]

I have three Daughters. And I have taught them the basics on car repair since I'm a master Technician/Mechanic. I would love to see more and more young ladies get involved with American Muscle Cars. My older Daughter who's now 22 helped me build a bad ass Mustang and she completely loved getting her hands dirty. I applaud you on getting your hands dirty and getting the job done not only perfect but bad ass...keep up the great work.

[@jamesholmberg3158]

+Dario DeNiro Really? Come on dude. What's the pay-off for you here? I'm trying to stay open-minded here, but it's becoming considerably difficult to remain non-judgemental here. Care to explain?

[@malachistowe3071]

awesome as always! the shots and editing are on point Aaron & Emily! 😉🤘

[@jprest13]

I like how this video was edited. Fit everything in, only good clips, not boring. just a good video.

[@dustinswoboda4033]

finally, NOVA! hope there is more in the future for this car.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

It's relatively easy to remove/install the springs on the hood hinges. With the spring removed, the hinge collapses flat and isn't constantly in your way. All you need is a Double Box End wrench (~3/4") and a good sized screwdriver (I usually use a #4 Phillips ). Insert the screwdriver through one end of the wrench, forming a "T" handle. Hook the opposite end of the wrench over the end of the hinge spring. Now you can grasp the screwdriver on both sides of the wrench and easily pull the spring off its mount. To install the spring, raise the hinge, hook one end of the spring onto the hinge base, and using your Frankenstein wrench/screwdriver combo tool, pull the spring onto its mount. If you don't quite have the strength to do this easily, there's another tool that does the job for you... Your "assistant"! Lol

[@bluesmoke218]

Awesome episode!

[@bwomp969]

This channel is what Roadkill should be or used to be! This is fantastic and Emily is awesome.

[@undertow427]

Great stuff as always. I love your content it keeps me motivated for my own projects.

[@Toolman22364]

You 2 remind me of me and my wife. Been married 33 yrs , we started dating at 16 . And been working side by side ever since. She is a big help in my machine shop. A Chick that makes Chips !!!!!! Keep up the great videos.

[@playdoh1975]

I love it when Emily says "input shaft"...

[@ddd228]

There a LOT of automotive terms that suggest a sexual innuendo. Emily says STAB the tranny. She is golden.

[@slpip4365]

Emily's SuperNOVA, Bravo!

[@tacoma5543]

There's something very cool about a cute girl that finds the click of a torque wrench exciting.

[@trainmanbarson2305]

theirs something about a cute girl that works on cars in general

[@wesharris6982]

Dang awesome car lucky kid Emily's smile and facial expressions will melt a man in his tracks

[@jfb8067]

Well done, great entertainment! Thank you

[@darrellroeters4951]

Emily 's smile is awesome.

[@vincelindataylor4168]

Now that's a Great made in America story!!

[@nathanielh7677]

Look at Emily rocking the Freiburger flops and long range trans saucing!

[@CopperPopperComputers]

So here's the thing.. She is super pretty and can build race cars. Every man's dream girl

[@michaelbriggs5737]

RetroLAD every straight man

[@MrGaryGG48]

You were doing fine up to.... oh, that's rude!!! ;^)

[@raybarton7899]

Loop Y

[@82lube]

The boys at my shop have turned the harness on top of the Transmission 1/4 turn between removing & replacing Trans a couple times. The Harness will plug up perfect but no shift.. Scratched my head one weekend looking back in trans & then tracing it back to harness

[@benbioux1]

I was just gonna skip to see the final product, but between the professional level of editing and the fun way that she explains everything and that she's a smoke show lol I ended up watching every min!! Great job! Sub'd!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Ren Rioux Very kind, thank you!

[@dwcampbell3008]

Emily you are awesome love a woman knows her way around a shop and loves cars keep the passion

[@Wooley689]

Had a girlfriend like her way back in high school, yep, knew her way around cars, her mom and dad had several cool rods. A lot of guys were jealous.

[@neoski]

"Had", what happened?!

[@Wooley689]

I guess we discovered we were better friends than lovers.

[@SuperJlonergan]

you mean she discoverred better lovers...lol jk...all bitches are crazy....just how much is the only diff

[@67loowit_scarab57]

SuperJlonergan truer words have never been spoken

[@monk6062]

That's what you get for introducing her to Jessie James

[@vicswanby454]

As always keep putting the fun into driving and saving these rare gems! That kid is going to enjoy his upgraded ride!

[@waynebrogdon9628]

Love you guys show

[@williamhead4290]

I love watching your videos and I have three daughters . Everytime I'm under the hood they're right there with me I'm teaching them . So 👍👍👍👍 to your husband and more to you for showing the world that women can do anything a man can do thank you !!!! 💗

[@JoeGo101]

awesome episode :D just found your channel very professional edits :D like TV :)

[@joeymone3958]

JoeGo101 hey it you

[@JoeGo101]

Joey Mone 😎👍

[@Boundforflames]

As a full time gear head with a baby girl I love that your a great roll model form girls all over to get in and make it happen.

[@BlueHopi144]

who are u Troll ? check Disney land , they have programs for losers like you .

[@jeremyware8377]

Awesome build I too love the 62-63 nova .

[@kenjohnson9498]

did you put a grommet on the hole you drilled in the firewall for the wiring harness? if not, you should before it causes problems, because the plastic wire looms are not enough protection.....

[@theforestlizard223]

my bmw e30 burned to the ground because of that

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Ken Johnson The PSI harness had a built in grommet, just didn't shoot pulling it through and securing it in the firewall. 😉👌🏼

[@kenjohnson9498]

GREAT, good to know

[@daxtonbrown]

Great show. Looking forward to more.

[@chrisbow99]

I gotta find me a girl like this. Beautiful and knows there way around a vehicle.

[@mercuryblues226]

pretty yes smart no so much! sandlals in a shop?

[@phlodel]

Shit I worked on cars out in the driveway for years barefoot. Cutting torch and welding work, too. Not smart but got away with it. I'm not as good looking as Emily, though and nobody stepped in for the dangerous parts.

[@mercuryblues226]

there's no cure for stupid!

[@CanadaBud23]

Yup, barefoot and shorts too. Yet when I wore my safety shit, I get crap in my eyes, stuff burns through my boots and slag gets in my gloves. Typical.

[@ProfessorZaitsev]

Christopher B *their

[@jayfish718]

You guys are doing great things..keep up the awesome work..wish I could own one of those beautiful old cars..I'm 52 now and when I was younger..I had a 73 Plymouth satellite..loved it

[@blackgmc01]

Big question will the 6cyl rear end handle that much power?

[@flyingsparksgarage]

john mason He's an 18 year old kid, little by little he'll buy supporting mods! 😊 Might break before then, but he's running an open diff so that'll protect it a bit 🤣

[@MatHelm]

Straight 6's were torquie engines. And while it's no a Ford 9", that 8.2" should easily handle more than what those skinny tires can grab....

[@soulwagon1251]

Biggest problem I've ever had with the chevy rears is the c clip axle retainers. When they break, the whole wheel and axle try to escape out the sides of the car. There is a kit to eliminate the c clips, but then the axles twist. Great project folks.

[@consaka1]

For a little while. :) Then it will be upgrade time.

[@consaka1]

Flying Sparks Garage. Yeah its the 18 year old kid part that will wear that rear out faster. lol Good show though.

[@MrUltraworld]

Very cool ride. No one will ever see it coming. I have a '63 Chevy II Coupe with a TCI front end and a Mast Motorsports 650/650 LS7 and a T56 Magnum. Kept the exterior as stock as possible. A quiet exhaust with electronic cut-outs. I keep it quiet right up to the timing tree, then I open it. It's won a bunch of races.

[@jimearnest4342]

Lmao, Beyonce dreams every night about looking as good as Emily.

[@terrancefields4414]

Her voice is so smooth and mature.

[@steveskouson9620]

Those are Beyonce's nightmares! She will NEVER eclipse our Emily. (And, I dream about HOT Black women.) I just dream about a female as HOT as Emily, just saying "hi" to my old grey @$$. steve

[@markjones7741]

Hi Emily and Aaron, just watched the Ep and I gotta say it was worth the wait. Great content, great laugh moments and some interesting technical observations. Max is also great in you vids as is your cute niece. 😄

[@berky1976]

Nice channel. Sort of a DIY but also professional at the same time kind of vibe. Very casual which I like. Great to see another woman rocking the world of aftermarket tuning. Keep up the great vids and fun builds!

[@MoultonRedneck]

Just wanted to say it was a total coincidence that I just finished my K5 LS swap and had the same trans issue, and because of this video fixed it quick! Thanks

[@kirkrogers6968]

i liked it. I reported some of the gross sexual comments too. Clean house.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Thanks SO MUCH Kirk!!!! Cleaned house of the scum too!? YOU ARE AWESOME! 🤣👌🏼

[@kirkrogers6968]

Someone has to do it. Keep it going creating better cars.

[@hksigman]

My new favorite channel!! You are awesome Emily!!

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Damn, why isn't my mechanic this hot? Jim? Jim? Why?

[@Bowhunterwt]

Nice Grocery Getter. Love the build.

[@bretspangler8717]

As Iv'e said before I had a 4 door wagon just like this, but it was surf green, this is much faster now, cool video !

[@Mawson6492]

"...4l60E" Nooooooo!

[@bfactor3]

i knew i wasnt the only one saying that when i heard her say it

[@Valverde713]

Mawson worst part of the entire build, owner will definitely be regretting that 1. it'll soon be back in the shop

[@yermoffroad]

a1012529 hopefully it's a built 4l60 and not a reman stocker

[@consaka1]

Then when that blows it will be time for the 4L80E and a new transmission cross member. Not sure if their computer will run the 4l80e. It should without too much modding. If not they can always get a PCS controller.

[@willfixthingsfordonuts]

A built 4L70e can hold it, seeing the car's pretty light.

[@DennisMurphey]

Agree that was awesome and inspiring, Everyone should be building a Nova LS that is so cool.

[@NorthernThinker]

What a great show. Thanks

[@kodiaklopez6005]

Emily you are so beautiful.

[@transam4555]

She Rocks!!!! I'm ready for hire!!!

[@robertwalker2568]

Emily you make it so much fun and that sweet voice, I know it's not always easy but you make it look easy!

[@slowride55]

That is not the original rear end. It would have been a 4 lug not 5.

[@1klampit]

slowride55 Good eye!!!

[@shitbox7413]

slowride55, First gen novas has a front load center section axle, looks like a mini Ford 9 inch, and yes, 4 lug axles...

[@timrayburn2461]

One of the biggest misconceptions about the '62 thru '72 Chevy IIs is that they all were Novas,but they were'nt. The Nova was the top of the line model Chevy II of those years.As such all Novas 6 cyl or not were 5 lug.I bought a '65 Chevy II Nova 230 6cyl powerglide in 1970 that had been purchased by my 5th grade school teacher new,that was 5 lug.That is the stock Chevy 10 bolt rear end

[@shitbox7413]

tim rayburn, Interesting, every stock first gen I've ever seen had the 9" style axle with 4 lugs. My 64 hardtop was a 6 cyl, powerglide car, and it was 4 lug...

[@kyletesene1414]

Shit box I've actually owned both a 64 Chevy II, NOVA 2 door hardtop, with a six, it had 5 lug, and a 63 Nova wagon, with 4 lug. (crammed a 69 Vette 327 in the 64, with an M21 rockcrusher. Splattered the rearend on the first half throttle pull)

[@fhionnsgarage4770]

Hes wearing a Finnegans Garage shirt!!!! Epic. Emily, you are an inspiration for this car girl.

[@Robert8455]

Wow! Just found your channel and already fell in luv! That smile on Max during first fire says it all. Emily super gorgeous.

[@milestreetperformance3687]

WOW this show is the bomb !!!!

[@kencumachu2025]

I enjoyed watching that build, some good tips, and lessons.

[@justinfisher8572]

Give a yell to Mr. Gasket next time and send the header measurements to them. They always have something close or can tell you a part to trim for fitment. Just saves the chance of an exhaust leak by using the RTV. Awesome show BTW just randomly found the channel and I love it !

[@BobbySims]

Always wanted to build a Chevy II Wagon sleeper. Glad someone did it. I think it's awesome.

[@johncheves4740]

I really like sleepers like this. It's light, so it has good power to weight, and being a wagon, the weight distribution is good, so it should hook up better than most cars its size. Who would suspect that it's such a beast? When he tears the rear end up, which won't take long if it's the original, he can put a better one in, and set it up for traction. Oh, and disc brakes would be a really good idea. Being able to stop is always good.

[@flycory]

Very cool! I love seeing what other KZbin creators put up. I fly airplanes on mine.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Cory Robin You had us at AIRPLANES! We love watching Trent Palmer, I’m sure he’s a buddy of yours! Looking forward to watching! ☺️🙌🏼

[@tltsw]

Your husband is one lucky man, I'm a huge fan of your channel. I work for Chevrolet and drive my loaded 2012 GMC, to me gm has Ford beat when it comes to the 1500 and 2500 trucks. The call me Doc LS at the dealer. Just finished a LS swap in my 91 s10 4×4. Keep up the videos Hun enjoy every one.

[@queenofyeay]

I had a aqua colored 1962 Nova wagon in the 80's it looked about like this one except I had mine back before that was a cool look! It too had the inline 6 but mine was a powerglide car. It was pretty optionless, but it did have one, a power rear window! Nice to see this one get fixed up, but the exterior preserved. A very nice ride.

[@joemarquez1201]

Awesome video love the nova wagons bet the kid is very happy with the car

[@bartphillips6391]

Finally got to finish this episode. AWESOME job guys!! That's a bad ass Nova wagon!! Sounds cool and should get him in sufficient trouble... lol...

[@bradypentecost7206]

great video! glad to see em still coming!

[@rgile67]

That Nova wagon was the perfect candidate for the LS swap.

[@wesbeauchamp4182]

Life would be well above satisfactory with only one Emily power.

[@Mechanickirk]

Points ignition system has two 12v sources, one for crank and one for run. You need to jumper, connect both, or find a 12v switched source that's hot during run and start. That way the ignition is hot when it needs to be all the time. I ran into this with my 68 GTO when I converted to HEI from points.

[@pcoplin]

Wow, true Unicorn. Hope you get your own show!

[@alfbittner6489]

Beautiful, our equivilant GM car of that era in Australia was the HD&HR Holden, and I;ve got to say very similar in looks., very straight lines, and square shape. Good graft with the LS3 sounds like she crackles. Nice to see a lady who is keen to get on the tools.

[@michaelmyers4162]

I had the first gen 63 Nova four door took out the original 6-cylinder but kept it I dropped in a 305 connected it to the original 2 speed transmission these cars are simple and so much fun to work on there was very little electrical wires in these cars so it made it that much fun to do this I left her bone stock original cosmetically hubcaps at all and this station wagon with that LS engine in there is going to be a screamer

[@focused313]

Excellent vid. This channel will be up to 100k subscribers in no time. I understand the people asking about supporting mods, but one thing that I've learned in my limited experience is that things don't break as much when you're not hooking. If the car had a posi with a tire that grabs the road...then that's another story.

[@trainjam6596]

I have been a painter for 40 years and never seen a girl paint, good for you a real gem of a woman. (diamond).

[@ozzstars_cars]

Right up my alley. Subscribed.

[@shanegreen268]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@alsenior4809]

Thank you so much! I enjoyed this video so much! You Rock!

[@dwight072]

WOW great build !!

[@bluesharp59]

Very cool old wagon. Thumbs Up !

[@chrisheinen9628]

Awesome build!

[@phatpunxs64]

Beer. Bacon. And speed parts. Nice FSM T-shirt

[@amorrealelmu]

10/10, would wife instantly. All jokes aside, you need your own show on tv. I'd watch.

[@hepburn118]

That old compressor is such a beautiful piece of machinery, love all your work and G'day from Australia.

[@CncObsession]

That was better than anything on TV.

[@mwcdx]

Nice job! So much room to work with under those old school hoods. I got a big block 454 in my 71 Camaro and I still have room to climb under the hood and have a picnic. Subscribed.

[@gary-ln9td]

Awesome episode please keep them coming

[@SquillMode]

so glad you guys are going to the nova show this year

[@shownee1]

project builds are a pain in the ass , but you got it done, good video with the right guys knowing their stuff,

[@joebrown1382]

New sub & rang the bell. I'm an old muscle car man from the 60's. I bought a 66 Nova SS NEW in 66. Also bought a 69 Nova SS 396 NEW. Love your channel.

[@joebrown1382]

The 66 cost $2260 off the showroom floor. Can't remember what the 69 cost. But I remember what my NEW 68 Vette roadster cost. $4650.

[@johnchaffin5494]

A gear heads dream, liked the car too

[@SteverRob]

Most excellent. Great work and dedication, even when things didn't go right the first time. Those things are to be expected. I get nervous if things go too perfect! And love a gal who isn't afraid of getting her hands dirty, or getting her hair tangled up in the creeper lol

[@dvomni3342]

So glad to see awesome entertainment away from "cable"! Keep it up!

[@Nova-ku6dg]

Great Job gang!!!! I have been waiting to see that sweet Nova show her stuff. Congratulations. Now, maybe, I can get back to my 62 hardtop Nova, bucket seat , 400 car. Want to see your wagon Dyno's now, and what it turns in the quarter as well.

[@Layer6Productions]

I'm starting my first project soon rebuilding a 1984 Bronco. I love your channel, lots of good info and it's nice to know that even with expierence you can plug something in backwards, lol.

[@GS-cy8iy]

Just finished watching the video and it was great ! Had to come back and give it a like ! Gotta love a wagon !

[@hardwoodharry6364]

Wow Absolutely incredible

[@jorgemercado4223]

wow awesome build keep the patina and take her to 1/4 mile sweet guys great job .

[@bigj5337]

Absolutely LOVED this episode!!

[@rickmoore2081]

I love this show.

[@AZTSER2]

I always as a rule of thumb, check to make sure the torque converter is full of transmission fluid because I have trust issues with parts not coming properly set up. Not saying you didn't do that. I also clean all connectors no matter how new they are and if it has a shift linkage cable, I check to make sure it is to spec and referring to the manual for specs if need be, just because I like to illuminate everything that I can as fair as possible issues popping up and making it easier and faster to diagnose a problem and having notes written down to refer to on what all I did as a anti issue protocol as to help me pin point what is most likely causing an issue if one ever occurs. Again not saying Emily didn't do that. I'm just particular about how I go about building cars.

[@littlemike904]

thanks for the hard work. great video

[@tphvictims5101]

excellent choice of project car.

[@danielflores7724]

SWEET love it . I had a 62 nova 2 door back in my younger yrs