Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Bruce,

As urged by Ken ( KWHIZZ) here are some photos of my 67 Nova in progress. The latest revision includes the addition of a 9" Ford, CPP front control arms along with a Church Boys rack and pinion conversion. This all was done to support my new engine. 422" SBC.

I have owned this car for about 5 years now. It has gone through some changes in my ownership from a 327 Powerglide to a 355 5 speed.

The 422 dynoed at 596hp @ 6300 and made 545 ft lb @ 4100.
Engine specs

World Products Little M block
AFR 227 heads
10.6:1 compression ratio
Eagle 4340 crank and rods
Ross pistons
Comp solid roller .678 lift 260/262 duration @.050 106 lobe center
Jesel shaft rockers
Edelbrock Victor Jr. (ported)
Holley 830 HP carb (out of the box)
MSD Ignition
Hooker 1 3/4 headers in a 3" x-pipe with Flowmasters

Hoping there may be a high 10 pass in the future (with some ET Streets on the way)




Tim Schuetz
napa 68



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Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Wow, that stance and the overall look (sleeper) are just outstanding! Very nice.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Nice "Beater"...................Talk about attention to detail, Great job Tim.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Beautiful car, now all we need is a video clip so we can hear that bad boy idle.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Great stance, nice look!

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Wicked sleeper look. I like it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Yeaaaah, that's the Ticket!, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

-----Although I understand the benefits of rack and pinion steering, most of the time I dont like the set-ups as they hang down in plain view. Yours appears to tuck up in there very nicely https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif. I wish more of them did! Very cool ride all the way around https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif.......Bill S

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

There's a boatload of grins in that car! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

That thing is just flat out cool.

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Excellent. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Love those bench seat 4spd cars https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Amazing...wilma

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Wow https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif !! Wicked sleeper!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I like it alot! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Tim, Thanks so much for sharing your killer Nova with us. This style Nova was my favorite while growing up...and I'd take it and put it in my garage any day!

Just amazing work and detail in your build. You should be proud.

PS, I want a ride in it the next time I am in Chi-town! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

I am going to have a few update photos. Still working at it. I have my drag radials on now, recoated the exhaust and added tailpipes. Plus, if I can get my act together, I will have a video clip of it (need the wife's help).

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

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Nice "Beater"...................Talk about attention to detail, Great job Tim.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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My thoughts exactly https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Wow! How did I miss this car. I love it! Great job with the stealth blackened out engine bay https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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Killer deuce with a mean mouse. It sits so right Awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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That is so cool. Great job.
Joe

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Well, I've been workin on the rest of the details. Here is a few updates.

M/T Drag Radials 235/60-15
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Changed to Dynomax Ultra Flow's (Flowmaster's too damn loud!) Added tailpipes too!
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And then repowdercoated everything!

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Cool!!..............The Grove opens tomorrow.....Be there or be Square.............LOL

Ken

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

That's a cute little red car you got there Tim..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

I like the pic in the driveway..Now you've got proof that it left the garage this year........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Beautiful car, now all we need is a video clip so we can hear that bad boy idle.

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Very STOUT Tim!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Damn that sounds good! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Damn that sounds good! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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My sentiments exactly!!!

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

That's the way all Nova's should sound!!.......WOW!!!

Ken

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

that car is gorgeous. great attention to detail

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Just had the car on the chassis dyno this weekend.

499 RWHP
515 RWTQ

Gotta make a driveshaft loop and get to the strip.

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gotta make a driveshaft loop and get to the strip.
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Beautiful car. So what did it run?

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

HAve not been to the strip ONCE this year. Not even to spectate! I suppose you could call me a poser at this point! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif[/img]

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

I had to revisit the nova this year. Have not driven it much due to a bad clutch slave cylinder. Due to the style of the slave (Kiesler) the trans and bellhousing have to come off together. That means removing the engine. Sooooooo......................

I went with a American Powertrain slave. got everything shimmed up properly. Milled the flanges to the headers (had a leak since day one), lashed all of the valves again, cleaned everything up and ready to go back in. Bought myself a new aluminum radiator that I need to make some new brackets for the fans to keep this thing a little cooler. Also purchased some bulk battery cable from Detroit Speed to make some new cables (NICE PRODUCT!)

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Big thanks to Jim Kilpatrick! Would not take a dime from me for fixing the header flanges. I do fear a bar bill in the near future!

Going to spend some time today to slide the engine and trans back in. Perhaps a little assembly and a few birthday beers.

Tim

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Looking good Tim-

Have a great Birthday !! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Jake

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

Enjoy them Birthday Beers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Looking Great!

Dan

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Awesome... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold">That video made my day............my week........heck, my whole month!! Just awesome. Thanks for sharing. And, yes, I agree, all Nova's should sound like that!!
Joe</span></span>

Re: Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova!
 

If I was smart I would have used the Church Boys set-up like you did rather than going with the Heidt's Garbage..........

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Nice work Tim. Now go knock down some hot passes at your local track! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]