Work begins on the rescued 1963 Nova Coupe

On this episode we start work on the rescued 63 Nova No Post. We start by collecting parts for the 5 lug suspension swap. Then we move the Nova into the garage and begin the teardown process. We removed the 327 engine, transmission, exhaust, driveshaft, and radiator. Surprisingly there was a minimal mess! We also decided to pull a valve cover off and give the 327 a quick look,

[@tomlohan4741]

Love to see the 327 rebuilt nice old skool motor

[@tackettshoh]

@@tomlohan4741 I’m not sure what I’m going to do with that one yet…… I picked up a cheap 350 swap meet motor. I did a video on it. It will probably go in that 63 nova.

[@stephenscroggs1230]

Your channel could go full time bro. Thanks for the advice on the top end kit. Hello from Colorado. Keep them videos coming.🤟

[@tackettshoh]

That’s my dream!! Move to a house with a shop and just wrench and race and go to events full time!!! Maybe one day….. Thank you for watching and commenting!!! That’s the support I need!!!

[@josephnaulty]

Man that thing is solid underneath! Nice work, love this channel! You should consider a small merch store even if its just a single T shirt... I'd love to wear your T shirts to events here in Florida.

[@tackettshoh]

Ya it is really really clean underneath. I wish the rear quarter panels were that clean!! Sarah and I have been talking about shirts. We never thought people would want to wear them! lol! I guess we should look into it!! Thank you for watching and commenting!! I really appreciate it!!

[@earnestanderson83]

Those are pretty good heads.

[@earnestanderson83]

Good job.

[@davidgiessen8704]

Steve you have yourself the great start of making a short stoke 302! If that 327 is a small journal. Just buy a 283 crank and rods and you got it. Just sayin . Quick little Nova Bud. I really enjoy your videos keep up the great work Steve. I also have mentioned you and your channel to Derrick, Puddin, Dan, Mortske and Sleeper dude for some promotion of your channel hoping it will help you grow.I would like to see you succeed hope it help my brother. God bless you and you lovely wife. I would love to have boxers again!. Hey good luck! I know I am babbling again yours truly cool nova guy!

[@tackettshoh]

Oooh wow!! Thank you so much David!! I really appreciate all the help. I think Sarah and I are still learning. I’m trying to get more comfortable talking to the camera. I’ve got a ways to go. But I really appreciate the support!! Thank you!!

[@chrisrichards1339]

Good progress man. Productive couple days. Looking forward to watching the 5 lug conversation.

[@tackettshoh]

Thank you Chris!!! Yes the 5 lug and the cleaning has begun!! Should be next Fridays video! Thank you for watching!

[@Vintage_Iron]

good work dude, looking forward to the next video

[@tackettshoh]

Thank you!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!! The pic in your profile looks damn good! Is it yours??

[@Vintage_Iron]

@@tackettshoh yessir thats my 63 wagon. I've got 3 1st gen hardtops too...I'm a 1st gen addict like you 😬

[@tackettshoh]

@@Vintage_Iron yes!!! We have 5 novas at the moment!! I’ve probably owned at least 40 first gen novas. Something about them just fits me. The way the dash looks and the roof line. To the little corners out back. I just like them. And same with wagons. I’m not sure why…..🤷‍♂️ Keep it up!!!

[@Vintage_Iron]

@@tackettshoh yep!! Love the dash! B pillars, cove moldings, tail lights, wrap around rear window... Love it all! I need to start making videos ha!

[@tackettshoh]

@@Vintage_Iron lol!! Get on it!!

[@ezelk1337]

350 with the gear crusher Saginaw sounds like a plan. That would be fun.

[@tackettshoh]

I think so too! I just hope I have everything for the clutch pedal and linkage. But that’s what I’m shooting for. Thank you for watching!!!

[@MikeStuart-p7p]

Steve the way you pulled that engine by your self wow I can’t do anything by myself I must be a weak stick good job Mike

[@tackettshoh]

Thank you Mike. I’m use to doing everything by myself. I put transmissions in on my back and everything by myself. I guess it’s just normal for me. Thank you for watching!!!

[@rmac3x]

Poor 327 look worn out but the 350 is a good backup plan. Strong work you got a lot of work done already.

[@tackettshoh]

I know!!!!! I literally didn’t order parts for the 350 yet….. because I was still holding on to hope I could just use the 327….😞. Oooh well. Looks like I’ll put a top end together and use the 350…. It will run good I think. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!!

[@wesleysmith7676]

my 1st car was a 1963 nova SS it was light green metallic with a white top straight 6 with a 3 on the tree all original down to the SS hubcaps and bucket seats i only paid 150.00 the motor had a hole in one piston i tore it down and and rebuilt it sure wished i had that car back

[@tackettshoh]

That sounds pretty cool actually! Sarah’s favorite color is green. She would love it if I painted something light green!!

[@user-zh4qq1bh4o]

i put in a 400 sm block with 350 crank and 202 head 3/4 cam in that 63 nova

[@tackettshoh]

Good ol 377. That’s a nasty combo. I like it.

[@DonCrookwashere]

You almost need two channels. One like this one where you snap your fingers and it's done and a detailed channel for the guy that needs step by step. I can't believe how clean Arizona cars are. Chopping up floors has been a common occurrence since the dawn of cars.😢

[@tackettshoh]

By “Arizona” standards this car is rusty. Lol. Ya. I’m trying to find a good middle ground. Trying to show some step by step and some snap your fingers and it’s done. It’s kinda hard. Some people want to see every detail. Some people are bored watching that. It’s kinda hard to do it both ways….. I’m learning as I go…. Thank you for watching and commenting. I need the feedback.

[@DonCrookwashere]

@@tackettshoh not that you should do it but I've seen channels where the person videoing has two videos. The snap your fingers and the detailed one. Editing would become a full time job though. 😀

[@tackettshoh]

@@DonCrookwashere ya. That would be a job. Maybe one day. If I get big enough.

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

That thing looks really clean for being so dirty.😁 Is this going to be a trailer queen race car or a street/strip weekend warrior?🤔😎👍

[@tackettshoh]

Street car/ daily driver. For sure.

[@jerryferguson6606]

It's a shame they butchered that floor up like that as good as it looked underneath I wish I could find them like that around hear no doubt that old 327 is tired

[@tackettshoh]

Ya. The floor pan, trunk pan and rockers are real solid on this car. Except that tunel….😞. I’m probably going to try and put a four speed on the floor with this car. So I’ll probably install the tranny and shifter and then patch the rest of the hole…… best I can at least. Thank you for watching and commenting! I really appreciate the support!!

[@kevinvansandt9117]

Good morning sir maybe you should start a second channel Tacketts house of nova lol

[@tackettshoh]

lol!!! Dude!!! Sarah literally said that last night!!! We only have 5 novas right now….. 🤷‍♂️

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

​@@tackettshoh Between you and John from Shop 209, you guys are cornering the Nova market.😯😁👍

[@tackettshoh]

@@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852 I’ve never heard of him…… I’ll check him out….

[@OneMoreBolt]

Holy crap, that trans tunnel got butchered BAD!!!

[@tackettshoh]

It’s not the first time I’ve seen this!! For some reason people putting in a floor shifter go crazy on the floorboards!!!! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@OneMoreBolt]

@@tackettshoh oh I know it. The hole that was cut in my '62 was pretty butch, but that one you got there, it looks like the sawzaw was in charge instead of the other way around!

[@tackettshoh]

@@OneMoreBolt I know!! Good thing I have a welder….🤦‍♂️. I’m gonna try to put the 4 speed Saginaw in it. Then patch the hole around it somehow……. Probably going to take a whole episode just on that!!!

[@OneMoreBolt]

@@tackettshoh 4sp sag, not a bad way go. Check out the 4sp hump from Speedway. You'll still have to do some patch and fill around it but should be perfect for that sag. And you'll definitely be able to make an episode out of that fix.

[@tackettshoh]

@@OneMoreBolt I’ll check it out. Thanks!

[@LuisAngelOjeda-h6j]

Im look into for v8 sway bar or my nova 66 thank you for any help

[@tackettshoh]

I have one that came off a 65. I believe they are the same. Are you near Phoenix. Shipping this thing would not be easy.

[@Jeffreya.Hevner]

Do you ever sell any of your Nova’s before you get started working on them ? or know people that have a 1964 2dr coupe that is not restored but needs to be and not super expensive !!!! Jeffrey Hevner

[@tackettshoh]

@@Jeffreya.Hevner ya. I do buy and sell. But mostly buy!🤣🤣 Lately you can’t find a solid rust free roller for less than $7000-$8000. Seems like.

[@Jeffreya.Hevner]

@@tackettshoh I know, that’s all I run into, thanks anyway

[@tackettshoh]

@@Jeffreya.Hevner I’m kinda lucky. I’m from Southern California and Arizona. So I don’t deal with the rust as bad here. I’m probably going to be selling these two little novas when I get them running. But we’ll see.

[@LuisAngelOjeda-h6j]

Sale me v8 Sway are de to be original caa

[@joeforloney2511]

Hi Just to let you know thats an 63 only ss 6cyi. air cooled powerglide.

[@tackettshoh]

Good eye. Ya it’s kinda weird. It’s got the air cooled holes. But it’s got tranny lines and a regular converter. It doesn’t have the air cooled lip on the converter. They used the air cooled powerglides in multiple years though. Not just 63. Either way. It’s going to my tranny guy as a core. I won’t use it. Thank you for watching and commenting!!