My 1963 Chevy II Nova Restoration Information and Photo Gallery


The Build ~ August 2011 - October 2011
10.17.11 - 10.31.11~ More fine-tuning, troubleshooting, and paint cleanup
Pics Exhaust Vid	Misc: Heat shield added to TCC wiring and transmission temp wiring (runs over exhaust) Fixed oil leak coming from motor mount plate Fabricated brackets to secure hood lip molding(missing 5 original brackets) Brought the car to Mayeda Motorsports: Dialed in carb and timing car runs much better, especially when cold Fixed paint overspray required two 3m Claybars and 1/2 gallon of laquer thinner took approx 8 hrs of claybar work and 4 hrs of of cleanup/polishing/waxing Decided on what needs to be done to exhaust system new hangers, isolators and clamps ordered welds will be ground down and tig welded Went through suspension, motors mounts and re-torqued all bolts/nuts

09.05.11 - 10.16.11~ Exhaust Problems
	Car dropped at a shop for exhaust work (09.05 - 09.17): Not happy with tailpipe routing Tailpipe proximity to fuel pump caused vapor lock and/or fuel pump to shut down Tailpipes below leaf springs - can't change rear tires without removing exhaust Exhaust pipe isolators/bushings fell out Car covered with overspray Misc fixes: TCC lockup issues - wired with relay connected to brake light switch kept manual switch so that it can be manually shutoff if desired Adjusted TV Cable for better shifting characteristics Added second gasket to valve cover - stopped leak Added fuse links to electrical system alternator to battery starter to secondary fuse setup battery to horn relay Added header wrap to tailpipe until exhaust is rerouted Added fan spacer to help with cooling Re-torqued engine mounts Car dropped off at exhaust shop again so it could be fixed (09.29 - 10.11): Exhaust routed better, over leaf springs and away from fuel pump After 50 miles: slip joint welds broke on driver's side tailpipe hits quarter panel when it moves around exhaust mounting bracket fell off on passenger side tailpipes mouted too close to air shock line - melted the line overspray problem not fixed - will need to find someone to fix it

08.13.11 - 09.07.11~ Fine-tuning and troubleshooting
	Troubleshoot: problems at idle fixed- timing, carb, etc (Mayeda Motorsports) TCC/lockup not working blinkers not working (fixed) radiator & fan clearance issues (bought new fan) Installed: new fan (18" flex fan) radiator (after removing it to be fixed) Leaks fixed: radiator (hit by old fan) coolant leak (upper radiator hose) oil leak (oil drain plug)

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