NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Walking the 2011 MCACN show I was surprised at how many people were asking about the tow tabs we made several years back. There were a lot of requests for the TB-49 Nova tabs and I've drug out the old tooling and will be setting up to make another run of these.

Everything we're doing is utilizing the same means and methods of how the originals were made. No water jet, CNC machine or anything fancy. All welds will be the same as the originals. Much more labor intensive than if they were done in a modern way, but I like keeping it authentic. It will be the only run we'll make this year and I won't promise that we'll do this again in years to come. Price is $175 per pair + shipping. I have used USPS $10 flat rate box in the past but can UPS from work too.

Last time, there were a variety of people wanting them in different colors. It was the toughest part to manage. I'm offering them with powdercoating as a no cost adder. I am working on trying to get the right burnt orange color, but may have to default to silver or yellow. Color choice is not an option and all the ones which get powdercoated will be the same to-be-determined color. Please let me know if you want bare steel or powdercoat.

I'll include some pics from the previous time. Note there are some 1969 Camaro TB-51 tabs in the pics. I'm not making any of those but would consider it if I can get commitments for 10 sets. Price would be the same.

http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gall...-2/muncie2.jpg

Silver ones are new, black ones are old originals which were on loan from Tommy- thanks agian man!

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...oldnewtabs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/IM003134.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/bothtabs.jpg

More new ones.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0417.jpg

Here is a set on Tommy's car (I hope it's okay to use this pic)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e%2068/tk1.jpg

Best reached via email at pxtx at comcast dot net or PM me on this site.

Thanks

Paul III

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Paul, I talked with your Pop today and I am glad he is feeling better. We're Praying for a quick and full recovery. He mentioned you were going to make a few more of these and I asked him to reserve a set (3rd gen Nova)for a friend of mine in Louisiana so this is my official reminder. Take care of your Pop.


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Paul, I am interested in a set of the Nova Tabs in the powder coated burnt orange. If that color is not feasible then bare steel...

Thanks... Rich

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Thanks guys. The response is looking a bit slow so it will probably be a short run. Got you two and two more off-line. Should have things worked out pretty quickly. I might even be able to get it all done this weekend.

I'll confirm the powdercoating color soon.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Paul,

Looking good, I can't wait. You guys did a great job on these.

Thanks
Dan

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Thanks Paul... Let me know how and when you would like to be paid....

Rich

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Reserve me a set while you're at it. Burnt orange please. If not, yellow or silver is fine.

Thanks, Jed

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

That is two of each,tow tabs 62-67 and 68-72 and 69 Camaro and for the 55 also. How about that new Vet and Honda *Paul* work truck too. *68 to 72 ok Jed

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Okay, so we know NMW liked the color Orange.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...hevy/ss196.jpg

What I'm gonna try to do is post a few of the Orange types that I've seen, then post to examples I found on the net that seem to be along them same tone.

I hope to do the Tracy Battery box I got and the tabs at the same time.

Originals:

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/DSCN2670.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/...91ed85d0_o.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...2/IM002636.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w.../IMAGE_050.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w.../IMAGE_050.jpg

Now here are the two colors I found which are powdercoat and reasonably close. Thoughts on which one would look better on a car?

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I think the more orange one would look better on a car.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I agree, I like the left one, more orange colored....

Rich

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Plowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is two of each,tow tabs 62-67 and 68-72 and 69 Camaro and for the 55 also. How about that new Vet and Honda *Paul* work truck too. *68 to 72 ok Jed </div></div>


Although I would love to have two of each to put on display in the garage, I must limit myself to one more set for the 68-72 Nova. No more room at the Inn! Ha ha! The Orange color on the left looks pretty good. But upon further review, it seems as though the color on the right is closest to the original? Could it be the lighting?

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I agree - love the color on the left, it will match our NMW ladder bars perfectly!

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Jed, I think it's the lighting.. If you closely look at the picture of the tow bar on the front of the Nova and compare that color, it matches the left picture of the more orange color... I think that is closest to the actual color....

Rich

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Thanks Rich. I had to pull my tow bar out just to see. The one on the left is closer for sure.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Both are accurate to various NOS items I have. Either would be correct, but the more orange color seems to be the preferred color. I would say the more orange would be considered the Primary choice for NMW since the catalog used it. Other shades and colors were the secondary choice when the supplier would run low/out of the orange.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Paul..sent you a PM..tom

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Hi Paul, just wondering how the production is coming along on the Nova Tow Tabs?? Thanks..

Rich

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

All made, just need to get back in town and then over to the powdercoate. Should be ready in about 7 days.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

would you be able to help me get a set of tow tabs for my 71 Chevy Nova?

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

looking for a set of tow tabs for my 71 chevy nova. Would you be able to help me out?

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I dropped off 10 sets to the powder coater last week. I should have them ready to go out this week. I think 3 sets are unspoken for.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Oooo! What color did you go with? I know my name is on one set for sure! Now that I have a job, I'm sure payment isn't a problem.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I didn't have much of choice. There were ony 2 shades of orange in stock and I chose the one that wasn't chevy orange. I'll post pics when I have them. I trust you'll be happy wiht the way the tabs turned out.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...tb49orange.jpg

Here they are and ready to ship. I think only like 2 or 3 aren't spoken for.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Paul...they look GREAT!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I had to post this pic Nino from LI sent me. The car looks awesome!

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 26pt">D*MN!!!!</span></span></span></span></span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

toe tabs look amazing on that Nova, and by the telophone # on the truck it is on Long Island, but where I would love to see this car in person.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Thought I found a car I've been looking for there for a second............


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/nova1973.jpg

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/nova1973.jpg

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/nova1973.jpg

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Sorry gentlemen.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/nova1973.jpg

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Paul, I received the tabs.. They came out awesome!!!

Thanks again!! Rich

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

Thank you sir.

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I must have missed all of this somehow??? I would like to pay for my tabs. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

I really enjoy seeing them in use and everyone's feedback has been great.You are all welcome!

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

That's a really nice Nova! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Re: NMW TB-49 1968-1972 Nova Tow Tabs
 

The Nova tabs look fantastic....nice work Paul. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Now we need some made for '69 Chevelle. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Kurt