1967 NOVA

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NOVA TO DO LIST

MUST BE DONE BEFORE GOING TO THE TRACK ( RULES IS RULES )
TASK TASK STATUS
Install removable side bars on the roll cage Done - Photo
Relocate drive shaft loop Done - Photo
New cross member for the 700R4 transmission Done. We left the TH400 cross-member in for possible future use. - Photo
Install new rear gears  ( 4.10 ), bearings and seals Done
Install new drive shaft Done
Lower the seat Done
Fasten seat back to roll cage back bar Done
Add dual throttle springs Done
Wire neutral safety switch Done
Install transmission blanket Done
Install box around lower fuel cell Done - Photo
Install new safety harness Done
Mount new front tires Done
Install new electrical panel Done - Proud Photos
Installing new Lokar pedal and cable assembly. Adjust for full throttle and correct TV cable operation Done - Proud Photos
Nip off all the sheet metal screws protruding into the rear wheel wells Done
Fabricate and install new alternator mount Done -Proud Photo
Install roll cage padding Done
Install SFI approved damper Done
Install new rear shocks ( one shock has locked up) Done
Re-mount radiator. Install Edelbrock water pump and 18" fan Done - Proud Photo


 

WOULD LIKE TO DO BEFORE GOING TO THE TRACK
TASK TASK STATUS
Install line lock Done - Photos & Re-Do Photos
Install new carb and manifold Installed new motor - ZZ502
Install new air cleaner Done
New street slicks Done
Install tranny flexplate cover Done
Install wide band oxygen sensor and air/fuel ratio digital display Done
Install rubber hood stop bumpers Done
Paint the roll cage Done
Install new front shocks - current shocks are cheapo Done, QA1 adjustable -12 rebound settings
Adjust the trunk fitment - starting to bind when opening. Done
Install dual channel playback tach Installed one channel recording tach.
Dyno tune ignition advance and carb  


 

REMAINING PROJECTS
TASK TASK STATUS
Install glove box box Done
Add horse power ( cam and heads ) Installed new motor - ZZ502
Install temperature control to electric radiator fan Done
Sell the bug catcher on eBay Done
Change the front springs to set the correct attitude. Done for now
Install cowl hood scoop or fiberglass hood with scoop Researching; scoop height requirement not known until I install the air cleaner;
Clean and paint undercarriage and suspension Cleaning in process
Rewire some and generally clean up wiring Done - Installed new electrical panel - PHOTOS
Paint job  
New head liner Parts are in
New interior panels Front kick panels done. rear panels pending.
New carpeting  
New seats  
New dash / switch panel Done - Proud Photos
Install fuel level sending unit Can't. The fuel cell is filled with foam.
Install data acquisition system Purchased an Altronics O2 Alert. The O2 Alert does data logging of engine RPM, O2, battery voltage and three other external analog signals.

I'll design and build a signal processor board to interface drive shaft RPM and either of  EGT, carburetor secondary butterfly position, engine oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, water temperature, manifold vacuum or whatever else I think I might need.

Add lightness ( fiberglass hood, trunk lid, bumpers, fenders )  
Replace the 2x4 wood brace in the trunk with an aluminum brace  
   
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Last modified: July 03, 2011