Nova sorta broke, but it can’t stop us!

Well, this doesn’t really count as a breakdown but she does need some tinkering!
This AWESOME 64 Nova is going from northern CA home to East Texas! With 79k original miles she’s kind of a cream puff.
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[@MadScientistGarage]

You and Aaron are the reason I bought a Firebird in California that didn't run and drove it home. I've had so many adventures, seen amazing places, and met the greatest people because I've said yes to wildness and opportunity. The worst thing is not breaking down- the worst thing is to regret never experiencing what we wanted to.

[@junkyardhack6292]

That was an AMAZING video with Invincible Extreemes!

[@MadScientistGarage]

@@junkyardhack6292 thank you! We had a freaking blast doing it, I'm fixing to do a little more some day real soon. Thanks for following along buddy!

[@leonmosk8462]

Wonder where that beautiful beach is?

[@tinkernaut8736]

My first actual vehicle I drove was a 64 Chevy 2. Had a 194 straight 6 with 3 on the tree. Loved that old car, it had been my grandpas car.

[@donnanderson1912]

Here's a new adjective for you. my wife uses it when we experience amazing views on our adventures :) "Breathtaking" Thanks to you and Aaron for sharing your amazing adventures. Love it!

[@FixLife119]

You're right, it's much better to have a "go with the flow" attitude and look at any problems as adventures. I believe that positive thinking is what landed you right in front of an auto parts store when you're first issue popped up. Hopefully they will all be like that. Love u guys!

[@HeeHawHighlander]

That dinner looked amazing. Em is such a workaholic when it comes to putting this content out! Just straight up wonderful

[@charleshughbryan5603]

Great video ! I'm a former GM mechanic and have rescued many projects over the years. My 62 fuelie Corvette I bought for $750 in the Minnesota snow and got going after sitting for 6 years then drove 400 miles back home was an adventure ! I'm dealing on a 63 4 door Nova near my place in Northern Arizona that's been in the family for years. I hope to bring it home before winter. I saw your Nova and caught my eye. I'm thankful there people like you who treasure the simple engineering of classic cars like I do. Keep the videos coming !

[@johnstelluto9101]

Emily, you've succeeded in ravishing the senses with this (warning, new adjectives coming!) breathtaking, amazing, astounding, astonishing, awe-inspiring, stupendous, staggering, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, and magnificent car and road trip! There you go, enough adjectives to hold you for awhile! Really liking the Nova....reminiscent of those "See the USA in a Chevrolet" commercials. Looking forward to the next one. Take care!😁

[@whatsoutthere6822]

Years ago, I bought a chevy pickup for $100 in FL. I set off for CT. Broke down in Daytona (rad cap) and again before I left FL (top hose exploded). In Jacksonville, I lost the rear U-joint. A 20 min job and back on the road. In Scranton, PA (jct 81 - 84) I blew the bottom hose. It used a bunch of oil but made the trip.

[@tonybyrley475]

My first car at 15 was a 64 Nova Chevy II 4 door, straight six, three speed on the column. Same color as your car. Not running. Fixed it up. Cleaned it up. Had it 1 yr. Pulled out of a pasture. Paid $150 for it. Sold it for $450. This vid brings back so many great memories. Thx

[@stevejohns6672]

brings back alot of memories,,,im 70 now, and went to school up the road from were you ate in half moon bay.....moved to FL. in the 70s...... santa cruz next............................

[@whobroughtdude2231]

Just went to SC today in my 79 Corvette . I was born and raised in Santa Cruz County but live in South San Jose now. I take my girls to wharf and Capitola beach as often as possible. West Coastin for life!

[@j2kinflarc768]

I’m loving this epic trip! Your asking a lot of Nana, she’s going to go through some issues getting back into shape for the road.

[@joedesmont7128]

My Wife and I love to take road trips in our classic cars. We have a nice group of folks that travel with us. Love watching you guys, and have met you guys many times!!!

[@Johnnyo1300]

Home sweet home you drove right past my house well my old house before the housing crisis had 100 year old home in Montara I miss the ocean so much take care of that little nova it’ll take care of you Chevy man through and through thanks for sharing

[@brenth9930]

Thanks Emily for sharing your trip, nothing like a road trip in a classic car

[@oldscout80]

I grew up in Redwood City in the west Bay just 25 miles from the coast. In the 50's and 60's I can remember driving over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the coast many many times for beach parties at Pescadero, San Gregorio and a lot more beaches. Went charter boat fishing out of Half Moon Bay a lot. Just never ending fun, and fantastic weather on the northern California coastline. Thanks for the beautiful memories! From Mike in Minnesota....argg!

[@timglass6041]

Another Great video guy's, Thank you so much for bringing us along. Drive safely.

[@joecarr9476]

The old Nova is doing pretty well considering, a couple of hoses, a greasing and some top up fluids. She's a good ole gal. Have fun on your trip thanks for bringing us along.

[@alaningram515]

(Ex) wife's first car in high school (in 1976) was a Nova similar to that one, a 1964, 6 cylinder with a powerglide. Her mother had an AMC Ambassador wagon, and would ask if she could borrow the Nova for shopping, because it was more nimble to maneuver in a parking lot. (Ex) wife traded it in for a newer Nova with air conditioning . I had 2 Nova's, a 1972 and a 1974 and miss them both. Back in "the day", Nova's were very reliable. Love the fact that the car is being driven, and not on a trailer. Great way to enjoy each other's company.

[@toddfornari7617]

Thank you for sharing this with us! We have really been enjoying the series! You both are just amazing people! Hopefully our paths will cross in the future! Looking forward to more!

[@kennethflusche7900]

Learned to drive in a 63 Nova Wagon, Helped drive from Norfolk to TX Loved it, Graduated HS in 71 and wanted my own car. Those 2 door NOVAS were over my budget and 80,000 miles a little beat up so ended up buying a 63 Rambler. Joined the Navy and cruised the Pacific Coast Highway in a 55 Ford and a 73 Gremlin my roomates cars.

[@adancarrillo9675]

When me and ALL my family used to do runs to Vegas or Laughlin the things we always remember are the lil break downs or quirky hiccups that happened during our adventure. Like, fixing a Harley stator at 3am in a parking lot under a lamppost in a 24hr Walmart or losing an exhaust bolt on the road to Frisco. (Thankfully others riding had an extra). Memories for sure. 😋👍🏽

[@carpediem8892]

Nice car! Glad you enjoyed the drive South along highway 1. The scenery and farm stands are fantastic. One of my favorite short trips is to go to Pescadero, stop at Norms market for a fresh made sandwich, cookie and some artichoke bread. Then head to the beach for a while to soak in the views. Eat lunch Walk the beach. Been doing it for decades, never gets old.

[@junkyardhack6292]

Im 58 soon to be 59. That being said, I love how all these "nerd cars" back in my day are now cool. I always loved that Nova bodystyle regardless of how many doors it has. It makes a great video to see an 58 year old American car making a cross country trip and up the PCH. Great video!

[@f250acr007]

Love the channel and glad you both take us along for the ride. I haven't ever seen a nice sandy beach or anything like that . Yall taking us with you makes me want to get in an old car and just cruise to the nearest beach ! Keep on keeping on and safe travels in your journey!

[@raychambo8474]

Thank you for taking me on your trip, i feel as though im with you, you are both so relaxed, the beaches and cliffs look just like the beaches here in Australia, ps== thanx for the daily vids

[@richardwarwick5571]

I love your enthusiasm for cars and how you find beauty in the simplest things. As a vice grip fan i also love the element you bring out to add to Derricks knowledge . Keep making content and ill keep watching.

[@davidglover575]

I've traveled the PCH several times while stationed in the Navy. I had a 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme. It's so fun to stop and enjoy the scenery and take in the vista's.

[@bronco5644]

My sister and I drove my ‘76 Bronco (pre-restoration) from Houston, TX to Tacoma, WA in November 2005. We broke down over and over again. It turned out to be two problems - a worn out alternator and a bad starter cable. When the alternator went out - we were driving up north of Sacramento and it started getting foggy, so I whenever I turned on the lights, it would die. Finally, the battery ran out of juice in Southern Oregon and it completely died in the side of I-5. Luckily my sister had a AAA account and we had cell phone coverage, so we got towed to Roseburg, OR and got the alternator replaced the next morning and made it to WA. As you say, it made the trip one to remember!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Emily, love your description of what an adventure is. I always said "the adventure starts when something goes wrong!". So interesting you and Aaron have become comfortable taking on adventures of this sort. I don't know about Henry though? Thanks for Sharing!

[@stefanmedlicott4948]

You guys are a refreshing change from all the drama on the internet. Love what you do. Cheers!

[@Buickluvr]

Enjoying the scenery. Brought back memories. I took my German wife down the PCH the first time we visited California to see family. It was even more fun when you get to see things thru someone else' eyes. Her head was on a swivel. She wore out my camera. (Of course, she dipped her toes in the Pacific... ) Thank Gawd you finally had some drama. It was getting boring. Not really. Have fun! We're watching. And enjoying.

[@rsvp-realscalevehiclesproj6965]

There are no problems - just opportunities for action! 👍😀👍

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Really fantastic road trip series. Looks like you guys are having a great time and it is great to watch.

[@tandjperformancesouthflorida]

This was one of your best videos yet..the channel is awesome and your doing what myself and thousands of other people want to do..see this great country and all of its glory...great video

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

So cool you got the Nova My best friend and I back in the 70s. Built a 62 Nova 2 door with a 6 his Dad gave him,we pulled the engine and buried it in the backyard Ha ha. and dropped in a built 283 with a 4 speed in the Nova and we painted it Root Beer 🍺 Brown

[@MrRockinBull]

In the motion picture "Shawshank Redemption" There was a little old man that went by the name "Brooks". That car looks sooo.. much like him, i can see him in his sunday's best sporting that fedora cruisin' the California coast in that thing. Thanks for sharing these adventures with us all!!!

[@PaulT3046]

Thanks for taking us on your road trip! Loving the scenery and the content! 👍from Australia 🇦🇺

[@buddy8225]

I admire you guys living the dream, driving a classic across the country. Beautiful views. Thanks for the video.

[@richarddeschamps5425]

I haven't been watching your channel long, but I believe, in my humble opinion, the best episodes are with both of you folks in them. Life is hard, be kind to one another.

[@thomasdunn22]

Wow just amazing views. Car looks great in the sunshine. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Savannahjbo]

GOALS , PCH plus Santa Cruz !!! Lost Boys Fan so def want to visit that !! epic , thank you both again for sharing these adventures !!

[@choppermarc2342]

What's makes this adventure even better is that you guys are not rushing. The only thing I love more than petrol is food. The seafood platter was pretty C00L. Loving the trip. Did you ever visit that pizza place in Milan that only did Margheritas ?

[@richardkafka5625]

Enjoying this very much! Great trip. Great couple. Great car. Keep it up!

[@pearceburge9478]

Y'all are awesome! Thank you so much for taking us along with the daily uploads. It truly makes my day.

[@marlinezell639]

This reminds me of a trip I made years back when I bought a '78 Ford F-150 short bed with a 3-on-the-tree and a 300 straight 6. It had a burned out headlight and an upper radiator hose that was questionable, that I also changed. Made sure everything worked. Drove it from Des Moines, Iowa to Bullhead City, Arizona. Didn't have a lick of trouble the whole way. It was fun. Did I mention that I also didn't have a driver's license? Drove like a dream, just looked like crap. Paid $300 for it.

[@Stahodad]

3:50 We had a 1999 Mercury Sable that developed a squeak whenever I turned the front wheel quickly. I thought it was the strut bearing but it was the tie rod...it even squeaked when you grabbed it and moved it. 👍

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

Thanks for taking us along on this beautiful drive. Seeing that Nova reminds me of my 1962 Buick Skylark convertible that I had back in the day that was the same color. I loved that ole car and it never let me down. Yup, it's on the list of the cars that I wish I still owned. Like most of us, that's a fairly long list.🙄 What was I thinking!!!!

[@jimelzea7441]

So glad you guys getting to experience the good parts of California.

[@Mustang-tt3zt]

Your right people are so nice when traveling we need more people in this world it would be a better place glad I subscribed your friends here in Massachusetts thanks 👍😎

[@allanhover5008]

Good to see you both be careful going home

[@chuckbade4486]

I'm pretty sure I stayed in that hotel on the beach in Santa Cruz for a week. Waking up to the barking seals was awesome. The class I was taking was in a ground-floor room in the hotel. The food on the pier was great!

[@renoflames]

Nice road trip and it is a go for Expresso. I was in Italy also in the Military Visiting and that is also where I learned to only limit myself in the morning to 3 of them after that you get the sweats and heart palpations. Talking about waking up somebody who had a few it will stimulate a drunk for sure lol.

[@shawnmansfield4299]

Thank you for the beautiful footage of the coast. I've been down the coast on the north end from the redwoods near Redding down to Fort Bragg with my little brother. Unfortunately not in such a beautiful ride as Nanna. But a gorgeous trip nonetheless.

[@jeffferanec4526]

Thank you both for sharing & bringing us along!!

[@wagonmaster1974]

So cool y'all got to do the PCH. Neat Nova to do the trip in. Years ago, I used to go to Watsonville, CA for strawberries by the truck load. I'd camp overnight in a huge parking area off of hwy 1 [PCH] shared by Skipper's Restaurant and a steakhouse in the Moss Landing [population about 200, at the time] inlet. Had a seafood omelette, alfresco, while watching the sea lions play. Good times! Favorite spot in CA for breakfast. Sadly, the original structure burned... Treasure the memories. They fade with time..

[@westeed1]

The PCH is awesome! Everyone should do it! Just went over from Austin in February to Ventura and up to SF on the 1. Converted my ‘16 sprinter and enjoyed camping the coast. Stayed in Santa Barbara and Big Sur. Visited a friend in SF then high tailed it to Seattle for a couple months of work on a previous clients home. Got back in Austin and decided to head up to Pennsylvania in July to dodge some Texas heat. Picked up a portable ac unit. Definitely more comfy camping west coast than in Alabama in July but stayed cool. Then… heading north out of Chattanooga the cp4 pump was disintegrating and engine light… after a purchase of an obd2 reader made it to Knoxville where the van sat for two months in limbo trying to navigate the cause with the shop and insurance company. Water in fuel likely cause. Over 16k to repair. 😩 bailed out of it and traded it in. Sacrificed $$$. Car problems on the road are not fun especially solo with two little dogs in 98 degree heat. Talk about anxiety. Still recovering. Note to travelers… don’t drive on Saturdays. It’s a long wait till Monday morning when shops open. Btw… doesn’t Texas have enough spiders? 😂 no hitch hikers. We have tarantulas here😳 (editing as I’m watching… those sirens were for that fuel spill weren’t they… California🫣)

[@billwelch3421]

What part of Italy? In the late 1980's I was stationed with the US Air Force on the Southern most tip of Sicily. Loved going out to the local Ristorante and Bakeries. Climbed to the top of Mount Etna and extensively toured Palermo and the Ruins at Agrigento. Wonderful times.

[@cathywilliams1474]

I miss you two but the adventures are priceless!! I need to be in the back seat though!!! I love y’all 💚

[@bobbolieu9013]

Emily, your editing is always very good. This time your editing was off the charts; beautiful shots, and excellent music choices.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

That sure means a lot!!!

[@disneydorks6396]

You guys are SO Awesome!!! I am loving this adventure SO much. Can't wait for the next upload! Love you guys!

[@jeremybrouillard6951]

Santa Cruz is such a cool town to visit! Safe travels

[@davidknudson6382]

Sometimes you can actually feel the vibration that corresponds to the noise. So try touching the area where you think the sound is coming from. Just a thought

[@neilholschbach6704]

My dad had a 63 Chevy II, that was a twin to your 64 body wise, but his was a 6 with a stick. I believe his was a 300 series! Love your channel!! Give Finley a treat for me!!

[@frankgeimer5952]

I believe that life doesn't give me problems, it gives me challenges that I have to overcome! My wife and I have traveled quite a lot in 40 years of marriage, both during my military career and after! So far I have been to all 50 states and 8 world countries, she not as much, but we are working on that! I love your content, keep it coming and I'll keep watching!

[@markcummings2093]

I love it! Wishing I was there! What an awesome adventure

[@WS102]

After surfing for up and down California for 35 years, I am sitting here watching the video and can identify all of those beaches. The beach you walked down to is Montara State Beach. Tons of undertow, really big waves come in there, and a really common place to spot big white sharks in the lineup. Lots of good times and good memories. It's definitely a beautiful drive. lol Funny comment about Santa Cruz too. I don't surf there anymore, way too much weed in that town. It's nasty and dirty with the hippies, homeless, and potheads creeping all over the place.

[@davidlawrence4839]

I have a four-door Chevelle I love the four doors I would love to jump in it and make the drive you guys made what a beautiful scenery I love the Nova great car love the videos good job keep up the good work

[@srgray1741]

You and Aaron are "good people" I always feel so much better about life after watching your videos, same for VGG videos.

[@joshuasmith4165]

#sleeperdude is another great channel to watch.

[@johnchambers12]

My first car was a 60's vw bug and they were known for breakdowns, it was just a learning experience, every time.

[@rickc5197]

Great adventure y'all! I know you're both missing the fall heat here in DFW!

[@DCS026]

That dinner looked fantastic! Our oyster season down here, just south of Houston does not start until around November.

[@byronjamerson4198]

My first car was a 65 four door. These episodes are taking me back...❤️

[@Kingsize24]

Haha!!! Always an adventure!!! 😁 Keep having fun you two!

[@ScottKirk-Notredcrew]

I loved my Hwy 1 trip! it is so cool out there. Great place to visit and leave!

[@josephacerra5987]

Thanks for sharing You both are having a blast. Love the ride along 💯👀👀👀👀

[@brucecoleman9961]

Ya'll look like you're having a wonderful time. Nana is doing well. Keep up the good content.

[@terryrutherford2114]

We've driven the Pacific Coast Highway twice from Napa to go to Disneyland. It's not the fastest rout, but it's definitely the most beautiful rout. The last time was in my Chevy diesel 2500 HD. It got pretty good mileage. Haha! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@clydebaker1857]

Oh she was wearing the PERFECT outfit to work on the Nova lmao

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

In Indiana we call those funnel web spiders. It's most likely a Henrietta. I have one in my shop that I feed. She comes out to greet me when I bring her a live fly. She won't take a dead one. Thank you for your time.

[@craigcontofalsky4387]

I was in a 67 Plymouth who's tie rod fell off going 25mph! Luckily my friend was able to control it and stop. My friends 69 GTO dropped a tie rod going about 80 mph when he banged 3rd gear on our country road. That didn't end well. He totalled his car when it drifted into our open ditch and ultimately hit a pole while on his side. Bent the car in a 45 degree at the rear window!! Looked like he had a 2 ft high rear spoiler! He was fine.

[@calvinh.8882]

Aaron, I'm right there with you on the beer. Not that I won't drink whiskey, I just prefer beer most of the time.

[@dougtodd305]

I used live right there ,I'd go to that restraunt very often ,usually fried zucchini, garlic bread, I've done that drive a million times,and then run down to Monterey,Pacific Grove then down Big Sur,all the way to Joshua Tree ,on the way back up the coast to Santa Cruz we'd stop at the hot springs right on the side of the cliff and soak all night with that funny smell you were talking about

[@242brick]

As Mark Twain allegedly said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." People underestimate how chilly the California coast truly is. Looks like you're having a great trip.

[@Lnmwr]

Yeah. Think Candlestick Park in San Francisco! Can't remember if they tore that down. Seems like they did.

[@danielmazurek7559]

Across the USA in your Chevrolet! It's USA, all the way! Great shots of the pacific coast. It's amazing how a 60 year old 4 door sedan is just as efficient, cross country cruiser, today, as it was 60 years ago. Let's go cruising.

[@richardmoore2590]

That spiders last name should be Nova. Hello to Henry Nova😂

[@jamesshugart8015]

Love the Nova , l owned a 63 two dr.in 1970 327ci. Pulled the front tires off the ground a foot and a half.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

The "creaking" noise you describe could be due to some 58 year old control arm bushings, or shock absorber bushings. Safe travels to you both!

[@johnchambers12]

sounds like in needs a good chassis lube, i use a long screwdriver to check for noise before i get out my stethoscope.

[@vincejones3671]

Keep rocking down that highway. It’s just a beautiful drive all the way. ❤👍

[@steveash9831]

Hah Emily! You say... "I'm so excited." way more times than you say... "She's so sweet." In fact you are excited in every video. You're so sweet!

[@carl5536]

I wish all vehicles were still like that Nova cause you can actually see the engine without wires and stuff running everywhere. They were so simple to repair and they'd run 4ever as long as everything was kept up on em. I used to rebuild starters alternators and carburators and all that cause it was alot cheaper doing it thataway and now I don't know if they sell rebuild kits for stuff like that. My dad taught me to do everything that way and It saved me alota money and it didn't take very long to fix em

[@CrazyLegsFE]

Good morning Sparks! Cheers!

[@doughamm5590]

Awesome view ty for sharing. Loved seeing the sea lions. I'd love to be able to do that myself but never the less. Safe travels and ty again for sharing

[@barryuttley1164]

New subscriber! We are planning this trip in the winter, thx for the great videos Cheers from Canada!

[@justinwatch]

What an adventurous adventure you are adventuring on your adventures.

[@izzynutz2000]

Totally gnarly dude keep it California That little Nova, once you get it tuned up and go through everything will probably end up being one of the most reliable little cars that you'll ever have trouble free I had a Nova wagon with a 283 with the two speed transmission in high school that I bought for $50 because the guy thought it had an oil pump going bad in it,, adjusted the lifters cap rotor wires plugs points condenser and rebuilt the carburetor change the fluid and filter in the transmission make sure all my fluid levels were up to par and I drove that thing for a year and a half with regular maintenance oil air etc etc and it never missed a beat never left me stranded cold weather hot weather didn't make a difference it just chugged right along

[@kevinanderson705]

What an amazing adventure for you two! I'm from Texas and live in California. Enjoy!

[@vaughnhill3437]

Do t forget remarkable lol. You guys have fun and be safe .

[@56Spookdog]

You found the Texaco sign but you missed the left turn into the small town of Pescadero where you can get some of the best bread made, artichoke heart & garlic seasoned fresh made bread.

[@SFDearing1]

Enjoy that cool ocean breeze...still hitting 100 F in Temple, TX....ugh!