Introducing our new project. A 1976 Chevrolet Nova Drag car that will be powered by a Gen 5 LT1. The goal is to enter Hot Rod Drag Week 2023 with the car. Edited this at 3AM on date of publish. Lol T-Shirts: www.paccracing...
In 1976 my parents bought a new Nova and they soon hated it. I bought it from them in 1977. By 1978 it had a 390 HP 427, turbo 400 and 373 12 bolt posi in it. My Dad thought I was insane. With a couple upgrades it was a 12.0 car by late 78 early 79. Lots of fun and memories in one of these also. I managed to total it in 1981, young and dumb !
It was Medium Saddle poly ( turd brown ) with a God awful tan, black and white plaid interior. My parents taste in colors and patterns was pretty underwhelming.
Calvin, your old man’s bad ass! He’s not even done healing from a drag racing accident and he’s already building a new car. When racing gets in your blood it’s hard to stay away. Best wishes for the both of you!
We see you momma ❤ @15:17 thanks for mending the men and keeping there bellys full. You are the true back bone of the business! Happy to see you on the channel
Dad may be struggling after the concussion, but his mind is still dang sharp. He seems to be getting around a bit better and he still has the racing bug. Glad to see him still getting after it and Mom still giving you guys her full support. I vote OG Blue for the color
I dont care what people say about 4th gens, i love them. My first project car is a 76 hatchback that im working on right now. It might not be the generation everyone loves but who cares, they're fun for what they are and despite what people say, theyre not bad looking cars either
Calvin your dad is coming around nicely nice that he did the pucks for the sub frame and your mom is hilarious LMAO...O.G.blue paint will do....nice power plant combination too....🙂👍🙏
man i wish youguys were my neighbor lololol its awesome that you do this stuff together my father cant wrench with me anymore and ive definetly lost motivation from that
This is an exciting project! Kinda basic platform and contemporary upgrades like were done when Magazines were popular. I really like the originally yellow and white. It's unique enough that would really give the car an identity.
You have a great way of explaining things even my dumb ass understands I love cars I'm not a mechanic I can turn a lil bit of wrenches but I really want to build something now that I have a garage
Love the 4th gen novas almost like gold in Missouri lol been looking. Nice to see your mom and dad in the videos again 👍👍👍. Azure aqua looks good on them.
Always glad to see people getting to share the car building experience with their parents. Dad and I have done a few projects, automotive and otherwise. Its always a good feeling.
Yellow/White.🤘 Glad to see your Dad doing better and your Mom cheering the NIVLAC57 team. I know things take time and money but I still hold hope for a 4 or 5 cyl ATLAS project coming from your shop. Stay awesome ! 👍
The original bright yellow with a white top (or 1966 Lemonwood yellow is a nicer shade of the same color). Super clean look, cool inside and photographs well. Also the light green metallic with a white or green top is another nice but oddball color combo. Cool inside and doesn't blind you while cruising or wrenching. Very cool project. I would like to do an LT/10L90 swap next. Looking forward to seeing results.
Calvin, nice intro! I would go either Dad's OG color or cliché Orange with black accents. If you were to paint it white, you could, however drive it to church safely...☺
This seems like a super interesting project. I don’t see a lot of people building these later novas. The car looks slick. Appreciate the gen 5 motor knowledge too. This thing is gonna come out great!
Awesome. Love the late Nova. Holy cow the brain on your dad. Lose this 42lbs, lose this 38lbs. He's like a drag racing how to encyclopedia. What Color you ask? Easy, doesn't matter. Your build is what makes it sexy. I would say this. Brand it. Nivlac57 needs a theme. Could be a paint scheme, logo or strobe stripe, racing stripes whatever. Think of the Chevy bow tie, Rolex crown, the Glock G. Would help with merchandise as well.
I enjoyed your video. My first nova was a 76 4 door and l now own a 78 hatch back. It has a 454 with a NP440 overdrive 4 speed behind it. The rear is a 8.5 with 3.08 gears posi of course. It's a blast to drive. All the best.
These Novas are definitely not for everyone. But I have a soft spot for 'em. My first ride (way back in '92) was a 1975 Nova Custom. Factory 350/TH350, bucket seats, floor shifter. What a fun first ride.
The oem color combo would be really cool. I'm always a fan of bringing the car back to oem spec if you're gonna put the work into it anyway. Looks like a great project. Insane how much you look like your dad when he was younger!
Looks like a great project. I did a few mini tubs, frame connectors, and roll bars in mid 70's Novas for customers bracket racers. As you said, good platforms with lots of potential and well supported by the aftermarket.
I am a huge fan of the 75-79 Novas. My first "hot rod" was a 76 nova. Started with a mild 350. But before long i put a 454, th400 and a 12 bolt in it (typical setup for the late 80's). I have been wanting another one for years but have to finish my 89 Camaro first... lol
Awesome to see pops back out in the shop, Calvin its no need for captions correcting what he is meaning vs saying. Most of us know what he means, hell i call things wrong, know what they are and still plainly mis speak what they are without a concussion 😂. I say a light, non blinding Yellow with blue stripes or two tone yellow bottom blue top
The original lemon meringue creamsicle look might be interesting, but blue with a white top would look cool. I like the pearl blue and parchment interior look of my 65 GTO. The contrast is very nice without being gaudy.
Just wonderful that you are up and feeling up to go back racing !! These old bones are just itching to get back at it. I hope to see you at Beaver Springs sometime this year. I'd like your opinion on Gasser Racing as it's getting really interesting in all senses of the word.
Everybody I know does not like that body style of Nova but I love it I had one with A 350 would a 4 speed on the floor I never could keep a shift or in it cause I kept on breaking up so I just stick my hand down in the floor and shift it by the rods but I loved it Good luck I hope it runs good and it's fast
