70 Nova 496 BBC

[@FreeSwimmer]

Hello Ray. You seem like everyones buddy ! I just stumbled across this video, due to my 1970 resto project, Im undertaking. Ive been away from cars for 35 years but recently inherited my Mothers 1970 SS Nova. Everything will be replaced or reconditioned by completion. Im awaiting a slower work schedule, to shoot some videos of the last 6 months efforts on it. I sub'd and will look around. Best to you.

[@RaysGarage]

Thank you! You have yourself an awesome car my friend and would be happy to help you restore it! Feel free to reach out for any information or help you need in restoring this beauty!

[@aeroscottmodelenginerepair2830]

Great progress Ray, thanks. Sorry to miss you at the Bash the last 2 years. I know that you have been dealing with outside issues. Hope to see you in 2024. In the meantime, stay safe and cool in our current California climate.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks, I plan on being there in 2024!!!

[@joeclark9491]

Once again absolutely no shortcuts on this project! Thanks so much for including us on this adventure! Congratulations Ray, the hard stuff is behind you❤️

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Joe, I'll do a nice burn out for you once its tuned right!

[@cmonster6]

I was aghast at first with the modifications to this old classic car but I’m impressed with the results.well done my friend

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!

[@davidbiddy1411]

I can’t hardly wait to go for a cruise with you Ray. I installed the Strange S60 and Cal Tracs in the Charger and now working on the glass and interior.

[@RaysGarage]

Great progress Dave, I cant wait to see it!

[@Novarider72]

Ray, your car sounds good. You have come a long ways with It ,in a short time !! Good for you and good luck !! my friend.

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks, I just disassembled the car again for body and paint, killed me to do it but have to take it over the finish line!

[@Novarider72]

You can tell you really put some work into that car, especially the underside. I bet you hate to take it apart, but like you said, get the body work paint done, and your plan will be finished. Can't wait to see the car done. I'm in the process of still doing metal work on my Nova. I'm welding in the deck filler panel goes on to the package tray. I gotta take the front fenders off so I can do the cowl .but I'm almost done with the metal work, so I'm grateful for that!! Anyhow, take care, Ray, and God bless

[@RaysGarage]

@@Novarider72 Thank you and the best of luck with your build, keep on forging ahead my friend!!!!

[@bourbonbrewque9433]

Dropping a 496 into my 84 dually crew cab can’t wait!!!

[@RaysGarage]

👍👍👍👍

[@1970chevelle396]

I bet your neighbors love the sound of that big block.

[@RaysGarage]

Yes they do!!!!

[@markjdeluca]

Gotta love the sound of a Flowmaster!

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Mark!!!

[@musclebone7875]

Don't worry about paint just enjoy driving that beast! mines isn't painted either😆

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Brother!!!!

[@musclebone7875]

@@RaysGarage 😁👍👍

[@Jameson4327]

Well done sir! She’s beauty and sounds great!

[@RaysGarage]

Thank You!

[@scottearnst8152]

That exhaust sound awesome! Sweet job

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!

[@bcbloc02]

You really knocked out that project. Can’t wait to see you give it a good launch

[@RaysGarage]

Many thanks Brian! After break in I’ll give it the beans, on video of course!

[@mtericktucson]

Amazing how fast you got this together Ray. I can't imagine how to better build a car, did not know of many things you did here. Simply the best ever, congrats!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks Mark!!!!

[@Doug_Edwards]

Sounds great Ray. Wish mine idled like that.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Doug, This engine has a huge cam and idles at 850 RPM. You can feel it in your chest when your standing next to the car!

[@mikezachan7117]

Sounds awesome. What a job you have done, well done

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice Ray looks and sounds great.

[@terrylarotonda784]

Lookin great Ray.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Terry!!!

[@tonywest8140]

Nice setup. Thanks for sharing.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Tony, Going in for body and paint next month!!!

[@tonywest8140]

Cant wait to see it buddy. @@RaysGarage

[@fuelbasti]

fantastic car

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!! 👍

[@snazzlecat]

Personally, I'd be in no rush for pimpin the paint. I like the idea of driving something that looks like a mutt, but is all a shredded pitbull within. Like Mad Max's Interceptor. Drive it anywhere I want incognito...no worries about stone chips or parking lot dings...people and cops think it's a klunker, but I know it screams and drives like a dream. 😎

[@RaysGarage]

I like the sound of that, thank you!!!!

[@BessieMorrison]

This is a extreme sense of details and perfection. Work of art. Good job. Do you dare to drive this when it`s done? ;)

[@RaysGarage]

Thank you, Yes I plan on driving it on nice days but by no means a daily driver!

[@philipmazzuca2269]

It would be dangerous with the proper set of headers/collectors

[@manuelserrano5374]

subed Very nice ride nice work

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks!!!

[@bourbonbrewque9433]

Clean and mean!

[@cvj25]

Hey brother great build. Question did you have any issues with the trailing arms hitting the body frame? Did you reinforce the leaf spring pockets ? Thanks !

[@RaysGarage]

I installed the Ridetech 4-Link cradle with double adjust bars, the lower bars install into the front leaf spring pocket, I also installed the Ridetech sub frame connectors which completely replaces the factory front leaf spring pocket. Its a very strong well built system and have no fitment or operational issues with plenty of clearance with the factory sized Tanks Inc. EFI fuel tank.

[@markmcintosh3255]

Wanted to ask what your budget was, if you wouldn't mind sharing..?

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Mark, I started with a completely stock 70 Nova with a 307 two barrel carb and TH350 trans, it was running and driving. My original budget with purchase of the car was $50K including all the upgrades. That budget was blown and now in it $75K with the body work and paint still not complete. I did all of the work myself except for the front end alighment, body and paint work. I could have done the car for a lot less but set out to do it right. It is amazing how the small stuff really starts adding up and also have about 2500 hours in the car to date. I hope this info helps you with your build! Best Regards, Ray

[@iramirez95020]

My Nova also has the rear shifted to the passenger Side, did you adjust the upper control arms in the ridetech to move it over?

[@RaysGarage]

Yes, Ridetech's 4-link is fully adjustable. I also started out centering the new QP 9" to the DSE Mini tubs so I only had to make minor adjustments to get the rear axle centered with the correct pinion angle.

[@iramirez95020]

@@RaysGarage Thank you, I love your channel! Beautiful Nova you're building there.

[@iramirez95020]

I have another question Ray. I have my lower ridetech bar in the middle hole, I see you moved it to the upper most hole now, what made you move it up a hole?

[@RaysGarage]

@@iramirez95020 Ridetech recommends that when the car is on the ground you want the bar straight/level with the car for daily driving. Move it to the lower hole for drag racing.