1966 NOVA stick stocker

Jim Parsons · 12-11-2016, 04:30 PM

After almost five years and countless hours Josh Goodall’s new Stock eliminator NOVA moved this week under its own power. Dave Cech and his crew at Peterson Auto Body transformed a clapped out hulk into beautifully prepared and painted roller. Note Josh dictated the “old school” paint scheme! Myself and good friend Mike Haskins had what I consider the easier/ fun part of finishing the project, glass, interior, wiring, fuel hook up, drive line, clutch, etc. and final start up.
Josh and his Dad have spared no expense in purchasing the best parts and pieces need to assemble this 1966 NOVA: Schechter Brothers 283ci/ 220 HP engine, McLeod clutch, Quick time housing with Jerico transmission from the Helms’, Performance Welding SS step headers, Moser 12 bolt, Strange disc brakes front and rear, Byrd drive shaft, Deno carburetor, aluminum radiator, Mildon pan, MagnaFuel pump, Kirkey seats, Eddie Rezac front end and much more.
According to Josh, he and his Dad have been big fans of class racing for years and this car is something they have talked about for a long time. I personally would like to welcome them into our ranks and look forward to seeing them at the races next year. As of now the car will either be competing as J/S or I/S.

Jim Parsons
F/S 5305

Alan Nyhus · 12-11-2016, 06:37 PM

Absolutely beautiful car! Can't wait to see it next season.

-Al

Dwight Southerland · 12-11-2016, 07:25 PM

Love those cars and that one is beautiful!!
Great job!

HP HUNTER · 12-11-2016, 08:11 PM

Very nice!

Sean Marconette · 12-12-2016, 12:15 AM

Jim,
How could anyone go wrong with having your help along with all the names you listed for parts!!! It won't struggle to run index I bet! That will be a cool car to see. Thanks for sharing.

Hope you are doing well and looking forward to seeing you next season.

Sean

Joe Schaechter · 12-12-2016, 12:41 AM

The car looks great. I bet there will be a big smile on Josh's face when he drives it for the first time!

JHeath · 12-12-2016, 08:50 AM

WOW , that is a great looking stocker !!!

Jeff Swanson · 12-12-2016, 02:25 PM

<drool>

Aubrey N Bruneau · 12-12-2016, 03:18 PM

So nice to see another old Chevy resurrected SO nicely !
Headers look real good too

Paul Merolla · 12-12-2016, 04:01 PM

Nice work, Jim, Mike, Dave, and Daniel!
I think it would be in Josh's best interests if we tested those headers on my car first to be sure they're safe...

12-11-2016, 04:30 PM	#1
Jim Parsons Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kearney Mo Posts: 197 Likes: 426 Liked 195 Times in 30 Posts	1966 NOVA stick stocker After almost five years and countless hours Josh Goodall’s new Stock eliminator NOVA moved this week under its own power. Dave Cech and his crew at Peterson Auto Body transformed a clapped out hulk into beautifully prepared and painted roller. Note Josh dictated the “old school” paint scheme! Myself and good friend Mike Haskins had what I consider the easier/ fun part of finishing the project, glass, interior, wiring, fuel hook up, drive line, clutch, etc. and final start up. Josh and his Dad have spared no expense in purchasing the best parts and pieces need to assemble this 1966 NOVA: Schechter Brothers 283ci/ 220 HP engine, McLeod clutch, Quick time housing with Jerico transmission from the Helms’, Performance Welding SS step headers, Moser 12 bolt, Strange disc brakes front and rear, Byrd drive shaft, Deno carburetor, aluminum radiator, Mildon pan, MagnaFuel pump, Kirkey seats, Eddie Rezac front end and much more. According to Josh, he and his Dad have been big fans of class racing for years and this car is something they have talked about for a long time. I personally would like to welcome them into our ranks and look forward to seeing them at the races next year. As of now the car will either be competing as J/S or I/S. Jim Parsons F/S 5305 Attached Thumbnails

12-11-2016, 06:37 PM	#2
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker Absolutely beautiful car! Can't wait to see it next season. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

12-11-2016, 07:25 PM	#3
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,000 Likes: 64 Liked 777 Times in 193 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker Love those cars and that one is beautiful!! Great job! __________________

12-11-2016, 08:11 PM	#4
HP HUNTER Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Colorado Springs Colorado/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 656 Likes: 82 Liked 372 Times in 129 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker Very nice!

12-12-2016, 12:15 AM	#5
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 793 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker Jim, How could anyone go wrong with having your help along with all the names you listed for parts!!! It won't struggle to run index I bet! That will be a cool car to see. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are doing well and looking forward to seeing you next season. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

12-12-2016, 12:41 AM	#6
Joe Schaechter Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moline, Illlinois Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker The car looks great. I bet there will be a big smile on Josh's face when he drives it for the first time! __________________ Joe Schaechter 3168 STK

12-12-2016, 08:50 AM	#7
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker WOW , that is a great looking stocker !!! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

12-12-2016, 02:25 PM	#8
Jeff Swanson Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 123 Likes: 734 Liked 62 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker <drool>

12-12-2016, 03:18 PM	#9
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker So nice to see another old Chevy resurrected SO nicely ! Headers look real good too __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

12-12-2016, 04:01 PM	#10
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: 1966 NOVA stick stocker Nice work, Jim, Mike, Dave, and Daniel! I think it would be in Josh's best interests if we tested those headers on my car first to be sure they're safe...