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"Plain Jane" 1970 Nova Build

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Arrowsmith "Plain Jane" 1970 Nova... 02-10-2023, 10:57 PM

GMC_Typhoon Looks clean enough to lick. 02-10-2023, 11:22 PM

markinnaples Wow, what a starting point. ... 02-11-2023, 12:45 PM

Arrowsmith I'll get more photos and info... 02-11-2023, 02:16 PM

markjohnson Wayne, color me as a... 02-11-2023, 04:02 PM

Arrowsmith Hey Mark! Pretty easy... 02-11-2023, 05:50 PM

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lowmile Here's what it would look... 02-11-2023, 08:59 PM

Arrowsmith After driving the Nova for a... 02-13-2023, 02:39 PM

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BJCHEV396 Super thread Wayne.Thanks for... 02-15-2023, 03:53 AM

Arrowsmith The rear end in the Nova is... 02-16-2023, 12:32 AM

dykstra Damn Wayne! Plain Jane has... 02-16-2023, 10:45 AM

Arrowsmith L-O-L…Yes! Just as pricey,... 02-16-2023, 10:59 AM

CamaroNOS Amazing, we could only be... 02-16-2023, 11:57 AM

CamaroNOS Just read... 02-16-2023, 11:57 AM

cook_dw This is an impressive modern... 02-16-2023, 01:39 PM

Pro Stock John Great build. I've... 02-16-2023, 02:43 PM

Arrowsmith I was backordered on some of... 02-18-2023, 01:16 AM

Arrowsmith Moving along (and hopefully,... 02-19-2023, 10:11 PM

EZ Nova Did you keep the rear shocks... 02-21-2023, 08:55 PM

Arrowsmith Time for another update. ... 02-23-2023, 12:22 AM

L78_Nova Would you share the shock... 02-23-2023, 01:38 PM

Arrowsmith Thanks for the kudos! Here... 02-23-2023, 02:34 PM

Arrowsmith This won't be a super long... 02-25-2023, 12:47 AM

CamaroNOS Detail, detail and more... 02-25-2023, 01:17 AM

Arrowsmith More from the build: I... 02-27-2023, 09:29 PM

Xplantdad Awesome...and those headers... 02-27-2023, 10:46 PM

Arrowsmith And they cost almost as much... 02-27-2023, 10:55 PM

BJCHEV396 One of the best and most... 02-27-2023, 11:14 PM

Arrowsmith Soon...L-O-L....I'll start... 03-04-2023, 03:41 PM

Arrowsmith I'm back L-O-L The... 03-04-2023, 09:18 PM

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big gear head I've got those "Made For You"... 03-05-2023, 02:00 AM

Arrowsmith Very nice job of machining!... 03-05-2023, 07:13 AM

Arrowsmith Back to the build... 03-06-2023, 09:40 PM

Xplantdad Thanks Wayne....it's Engine... 03-06-2023, 10:31 PM

Arrowsmith Thanks Bruce... There's a... 03-06-2023, 11:06 PM

Arrowsmith Thank you! A long time... 03-07-2023, 01:04 AM

Arrowsmith Thank you! 03-07-2023, 01:05 AM

Arrowsmith Thank you. I appreciate it. :) 03-07-2023, 11:59 AM

realzed www.baldwinfilters.com As... 03-11-2023, 04:20 PM

Arrowsmith Moroso (Baldwin) race filter 03-11-2023, 10:40 PM

Arrowsmith Back to the build... The... 03-11-2023, 11:38 PM

Arrowsmith With the engine done, I was... 03-15-2023, 10:09 PM

EZ Nova I really don't think your... 03-19-2023, 10:58 PM

Arrowsmith After a considerable wait, my... 03-21-2023, 01:54 AM

Chuck_Burg Awesome build Wayne! Do... 03-22-2023, 12:33 AM

Arrowsmith Hi Chuck. I just used an... 03-22-2023, 01:21 AM

Arrowsmith Getting closer to done..... ... 03-25-2023, 10:01 PM

BJCHEV396 Outstanding!! 03-26-2023, 06:03 AM

big gear head Did they tell you what the... 03-26-2023, 05:38 PM

Arrowsmith Good questions! Not sure... 03-26-2023, 05:53 PM

Arrowsmith An interesting part about... 03-26-2023, 10:02 PM

MonteMike79 Nice job on your Nova. I look... 03-27-2023, 08:28 PM

Arrowsmith Thanks for the compliment.... 03-27-2023, 09:21 PM

Arrowsmith Here are some added images of... 03-28-2023, 11:11 PM

Arrowsmith Thank you. But you know... 03-29-2023, 12:51 AM

BJCHEV396 I think you'll be surprised... 03-29-2023, 04:21 AM

Arrowsmith I’d love to go for a rip…I’ve... 03-29-2023, 08:29 AM

Arrowsmith Thank you! I appreciate the... 03-29-2023, 01:04 PM

Xplantdad Awesome build Wayne. I love... 03-29-2023, 03:10 PM

Arrowsmith Thank you Bruce! My pal Jeff... 03-29-2023, 03:52 PM

Arrowsmith The Draggins Car Show came... 04-09-2023, 02:14 PM

ls6owner Thx for the comments on the... 04-09-2023, 10:23 PM

Arrowsmith Seriously Oliver... Nicest... 04-09-2023, 11:33 PM

BJCHEV396 Congrats Wayne...you deserved... 04-10-2023, 05:13 AM

Arrowsmith Figured some of you might be... 05-15-2023, 01:26 PM

BJCHEV396 Great tutorial Wayne! 05-15-2023, 07:28 PM

Arrowsmith Here's a short video of my... 06-08-2023, 02:46 AM

Arrowsmith Coming soon is a "for sale"... 06-26-2023, 04:21 PM

BJCHEV396 GLWS Wayne.New project in the... 06-26-2023, 10:49 PM

Arrowsmith Thank you. There’s a really... 06-26-2023, 11:13 PM

Steve Shauger Wayne beautiful car and... 06-27-2023, 01:42 AM

\'69Novajoe I am (almost) without words... 09-14-2023, 03:01 AM

Arrowsmith Thank you for the kind words!... 09-14-2023, 11:21 PM

Arrowsmith Now that NovaJane is staying... 09-15-2023, 01:13 AM

Arrowsmith You didn’t miss it. I just... 09-15-2023, 12:37 PM

Arrowsmith Rad Caps! 09-15-2023, 09:09 PM

427.060 I have a DeWitts aluminum... 09-16-2023, 03:54 AM

Arrowsmith Mine did but that's not the... 09-16-2023, 04:00 AM

Arrowsmith The DeWiits cap is pricey,... 09-17-2023, 01:13 AM

Arrowsmith Yes, but I believe the... 09-17-2023, 01:02 AM

cheveslakr Not suggesting this for you,... 09-17-2023, 01:56 AM

Arrowsmith Good tip. I can't use it... 09-17-2023, 02:03 AM

Arrowsmith Hi there…they fit nicely with... 11-09-2023, 06:43 PM

\'69Novajoe Thanks for that Wayne!! ... 11-09-2023, 06:58 PM

Arrowsmith IIRC, they came from Inline... 11-09-2023, 09:18 PM

\'69Novajoe Hey Wayne, another quick... 03-27-2024, 08:26 PM

Arrowsmith Hi Joe. I have Detroit Speed... 03-28-2024, 12:35 AM

\'69Novajoe Hi Wayne, just thought of... 04-02-2024, 02:24 AM

Arrowsmith Hey Joe… in next few days... 04-02-2024, 12:47 PM

Arrowsmith Hello again Joe. The back... 04-03-2024, 12:37 PM

oldstv I am about to take some long... 04-03-2024, 03:33 PM

Arrowsmith I don’t use press in stud on... 04-04-2024, 01:38 AM

Vortecpro At this point I have to know... 04-09-2024, 03:27 AM

Arrowsmith Never took it to the track.... 04-09-2024, 03:34 AM

napa68 I am thrilled to report Wayne... 12-29-2024, 03:42 PM

Too Many Projects Congratulations !! I am... 12-29-2024, 04:56 PM

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napa68 I'll leave that up to Wayne.... 12-29-2024, 05:36 PM

Arrowsmith Great car. Great New Care... 12-29-2024, 03:54 PM

BJCHEV396 Congrats on the sale of your... 12-29-2024, 07:28 PM

67since67 Congrats to seller and... 12-29-2024, 09:12 PM

Xplantdad So happy for both Wayne and... 01-08-2025, 06:54 PM

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RPOLS3 Glad to hear... 12-29-2024, 03:56 PM

dykstra AWESOME!!! Congrats to the... 12-29-2024, 04:11 PM

TimG Congradulations to both buyer... 12-29-2024, 07:27 PM

TimG What a beautiful car, I hope... 01-26-2025, 01:41 PM

PeteLeathersac ‘ Over the top car and... 01-26-2025, 05:36 PM

dykstra Such a bad azz ride! I love... 01-26-2025, 07:33 PM

napa68 All I can say is Wayne did a... 01-28-2025, 11:12 AM

dykstra :headbang::headbang::headbang:... 01-28-2025, 11:40 AM

big gear head I know it would be a very... 01-28-2025, 12:49 PM

Too Many Projects As an SCR sponsor, I think... 01-28-2025, 01:01 PM

Chuck_Burg SANO!!!!!!:drool: 01-28-2025, 08:54 PM

Jeffp920 That is one clean build. A... 01-29-2025, 01:20 AM

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napa68 In the last few weeks, I've... 05-09-2025, 01:42 AM

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Arrowsmith Thank you for the kind words... 05-09-2025, 10:02 AM

scuncio Great car, appreciate you... 05-09-2025, 10:34 AM

big gear head As I was watching the build... 05-09-2025, 12:10 PM

napa68 That would be great Freddie.... 05-09-2025, 12:39 PM

big gear head I'll try to remember to post... 05-09-2025, 03:13 PM

napa68 Mostly interested in how... 05-09-2025, 03:36 PM

tom406 Honest question-why not just... 05-09-2025, 03:46 PM

napa68 I don't think it would live... 05-09-2025, 04:16 PM

tom406 Gotcha. I have seen that... 05-09-2025, 04:44 PM

GrumpyJeff I would Question the... 05-09-2025, 04:47 PM

big gear head I also broke my M23 on the... 05-09-2025, 06:03 PM

EZ Nova Napa, T56 is what you would... 05-10-2025, 01:28 AM

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EZ Nova Here is the bolt in T56 kit... 05-10-2025, 05:05 PM

L72Chevelle Legend LGT-700 5speed? 05-10-2025, 06:34 PM

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cheveslakr If it's the same tunnel or... 05-10-2025, 06:38 PM

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Arrowsmith Freddie (Big Gear Head) This... 05-10-2025, 10:27 PM

EZ Nova I think the TKX will be "ok"... 05-11-2025, 01:56 PM

napa68 Thanks Freddie for the pics... 05-11-2025, 07:45 PM

EZ Nova Tim, what is the Hp and Tq... 05-11-2025, 08:30 PM

napa68 The better part of 800hp 05-12-2025, 11:33 AM

Arrowsmith Stolen Photo. This is what... 05-11-2025, 11:24 PM

markjohnson Many of these new manual... 05-12-2025, 02:44 AM

big gear head Contact Jody Haag at Jody's... 05-12-2025, 12:04 PM

EZ Nova BGH, Grant has been saying... 05-12-2025, 01:05 PM

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napa68 Sounds like you cannot buy... 05-12-2025, 09:01 PM

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Chuck_Burg I agree with you. My M23 had... 05-12-2025, 10:08 PM

EZ Nova Napa, you can also call these... 05-13-2025, 03:34 PM

napa68 A T56 would require a... 05-13-2025, 04:12 PM

cheveslakr Good point on the length Tim.... 05-13-2025, 07:20 PM

GrumpyJeff Yep , Jody Haag is the Man to... 05-13-2025, 07:59 PM

L78_Nova Once you've powershifted a... 05-14-2025, 02:01 AM

napa68 I gotta admit, I've never... 05-14-2025, 12:48 PM

napa68 I have one remaining thought... 05-14-2025, 01:08 PM

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Not a nova guy, but the second gen novas were built with a b-pillar much should make the body perform like a chevelle sedan, which is a big advantage to the twisting of the hardtops.

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