H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 40

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-03-2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

Just my unsolicited vote: Don't cut any corners just to get out this year! Good things take time.

Dave, we're going to change our fuel system and delay the Racepak install to speed things along. We just want to get going, and as my wife reminds me "you said you were buying a running car so she could race" LMAO. And unfortunately, kids can't go racing these schedules when they're beginning their adult lives so I have a precious couple seasons she can race national events, when my drivers (kids) are gone I won't race NHRA because I'm not that interested in driving. Oh and #2 I can't start another project till this one is done!

james schaechter · 06-03-2018, 06:50 AM

We but the low back kirkeys in our 66 Nova since we have a headrest integrated with the drivers side of the cage. They are nice, and they don’t block your view.

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

You're absolutely correct... it's been discussed to go back to a factory seat. If visibility is too much of an issue, we will. The side of the seat is already giving us issues with shifting and her elbow running into the seat.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-03-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

We but the low back kirkeys in our 66 Nova since we have a headrest integrated with the drivers side of the cage. They are nice, and they don’t block your view.

Good to know, thank you.

Alan Nyhus · 06-03-2018, 08:33 AM

Hey Todd...a panoramic golf cart mirror is a big help with visibility. I picked mine up on ebay for a few bucks...it clamps on the cage. -Al

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-03-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Hey Todd...a panoramic golf cart mirror is a big help with visibility. I picked mine up on ebay for a few bucks...it clamps on the cage. -Al

Super! Thanks for the tip Al.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-03-2018, 04:32 PM

Wire wheeled the engine to clean it up a bit, gave it and the trans. a little spray bomb rebuild today. Stuck the clutch, bell and trans. together, then we set them in. Dang it's getting hot out! Left about 3 and now I'm gonna watch some NHRA from RT 66 form this weekend.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-03-2018, 04:34 PM

David Lee · 06-03-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

what is that aluminum panel on the firewall?

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-03-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

what is that aluminum panel on the firewall?

Add on switch panel that works in conjunction with the interior panel. Just so you can fire it from under the hood.

David Lee · 06-03-2018, 06:43 PM

now that is damn cool

06-03-2018, 08:33 AM	#394
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,171 Likes: 1,021 Liked 769 Times in 229 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Hey Todd...a panoramic golf cart mirror is a big help with visibility. I picked mine up on ebay for a few bucks...it clamps on the cage. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

06-03-2018, 04:32 PM	#396
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,958 Times in 493 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Wire wheeled the engine to clean it up a bit, gave it and the trans. a little spray bomb rebuild today. Stuck the clutch, bell and trans. together, then we set them in. Dang it's getting hot out! Left about 3 and now I'm gonna watch some NHRA from RT 66 form this weekend. __________________ Todd Greene

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Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,958 Times in 493 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. __________________ Todd Greene

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David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,111 Likes: 416 Liked 268 Times in 103 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. now that is damn cool