Summary

Custom Resto-Mod Nova powered by a 505ci big-block engine mated to a built TH350 automatic transmission with Currie 9” rear end. Equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes, rack & pinion power steering and a beefed-up suspension. 328 miles on the build.

Details

This 1964 Nova Resto-Mod hardtop has 328 miles since the completion of its professional, no-expense-spared, nut-and-bolt restoration in 2015. The body is solid with no patch panels used in the build, and all GM steel, with the exception of the blocked off gas filler area, which is now in the trunk, and the customized cowl area. The rear was mini tubbed, but the rest of the body is stock. The paint base coat is Pearl White with Silver Gray accents and PPG clear coat. All wiring is new. The interior features two-tone dash paint, two-tone Bone White and gray vinyl bucket seats and a custom console from front to back. The back seat is custom made for the car. The interior is also equipped with a Classic instruments gauge cluster, Flaming River stainless steering column and an aftermarket AM/FM radio with four speakers. It is not equipped with air conditioning or a heater. It’s powered by an early ‘70s 454ci engine, bored and stroked to 505ci and equipped with a SCAT crankshaft with 9.5:1 compression, Forged rods, RPM Performer aluminum intake, heads, high-lift cam, roller rockers, dual timing chain and HD value springs. It also features an 870cfm Holley Avenger carburetor, Pertronix ignition with rev limiter box and TCI big tube ceramic-coated headers. The engine was built professionally and pulls approximately 6,500 rpm. The transmission is a custom-built TH350 automatic with shift kit, built to handle approximately 650hp with a 2500 stall converter. The rear end is a Currie 9” with 31-spline axles with 300 posi-traction. This Nova is also equipped with a Be Cool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans, battery and shut-off in the trunk, TCI front suspension kit, power rack & pinion steering, coils with shocks and sway bar, TCI full rear suspension kit with differential 4-link coilover and heavy-duty Panhard bar, weld-on frame connectors and 4-wheel non-power disc brakes with emergency brake.