Hatch's Recreational Engineering
Hatch's Recreational Engineering
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Slow and steady wins the race?? The Nova goes rounds at Island Dragway Nostalgia Event
We bring our 1970 Nova junk yard rescue race car project to its first "real" event. The nostalgia drags at Island Dragway in Great Meadows NJ!! Watch to see how our little home built 307 Cu small block high rpm screamer holds up going rounds in the bracket race.
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Barn find AMC GREMLIN REVIVAL, off the road 40 YEARS!!! WILL IT RUN???
มุมมอง 4.9K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
We bought an AMC Gremlin project that has been stored indoors for 4 decades! Can we get this rare AMC 304 v8 gremlin barn find revived after its forty year slumber? This AMC Gremlin Revival is definitely not going to be an easy one so stay tuned at this unique car fights us every step of the way. What would you do if it was yours???
First passes on our "BUILT" 307 Cu SBC!! How Fast is it???
มุมมอง 19K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
We head back to the drag strip to put our upgraded $300 unknown milage 307 Cu Small block chevy to the test. What impact does $1600 in top end speed parts make on a little cheap small cubic inch mystery motor and was it worth it? How fast is our junk yard '70 rescue project now? Did we quite possibly make the most fun, cheap, and reliable bracket car out there?
Revamping the junk yard '70 Nova!!!
มุมมอง 10K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
We do a total overhaul on our 1970 chevy nova junkyard rescue project by teaming up with Aldan American and T4 carburetors to revamp the whole look, feel, and performance of the car! With our new 600 CFM custom carb and double adjustable coilover front suspension combined with the double adjustable rear shocks we have a whole new animal on our hands. We also did a top end rebuild on our $300 30...
GM X body HEAVEN!! All of our projects in one place!
มุมมอง 8K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
We take a tour of all our chevy nova projects as well as our pontiac ventura sprint project. Check out our GM x body fleet while we show the status of our many ratty muscle car sleeper project builds. We cover whats been going on with the '69 nova sleeper build that we scored from california back in 2020. We let you know whats happing with the junk yard rescue '70 Nova race car. The '72 Pontiac...
Retired race engine for $400 dollars!!!! Will it Run???
มุมมอง 6K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
We bought this small block chevy retired race engine for four hundred bucks from an old timer who claimed it ran low 12's in his late 70's chevy camaro. Will this dirt cheap small block engine fire up in our freshly built engine run stand?
SALVAGED!- DIY Engine Run stand for CHEAP
มุมมอง 7K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
We take a beat up old junk yard chevy nova subframe and convert it to be an engine run stand. We love picking up old used motors and what better way to test them out then in our home made budget friendly engine run stand. Follow this junk yard subframe revival where we recycle this old bent twisted and rusty metal into something useful for years to come without breaking the bank.
TRASH TO THRASHED-FIRST PASS IN THE '70 NOVA
มุมมอง 23K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
We bring our home built 1970 chevy nova junk yard revival project car to island drag way to lay down some base E.T.'s before we attempt to make the car quicker. See what this budget built nova runs on a bone stock 307 Cu small block chevy from marketplace!
Fixing the Ventura's WORST side! New quarter panel install
มุมมอง 31K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
Fixing and replacing the rusty metal on the passenger side of our 1972 pontiac ventura sprint project car. After a 40 year slumber this car suffered some serious rust and deterioration. We slice and dice the passenger side of the car in preparation for new wheel tubs, trunk extension, and quarter panel. We also battle some examples of terrible reproduction sheetmetal fitment. Are cheap panels c...
Does it still Run??? Getting the '70 Nova ready for the track!!!
มุมมอง 6K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
We see if our neglected '70 nova junk yard rescue project still runs and drives in preparation for the 2024 racing season! We install an HEI ignition to get our tuneup dialed so that we can lay down a baseline E.T. for the car. Once we have data on our bone stock dirt cheap small block power plant we can throw some speed parts and dollars at it to see just how far we can push this little high m...
PEER PRESSURED!!! Mike abandons the Dusters 318 for LOW BUCK GREATNESS!!!!
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Mike asked and youtube responded! Mike was kicking the idea of going a different route than planned with his dusters 318 engine that he had laying around. When he asked the viewers what they would do boy did they respond! It didnt take much to push Mike over the edge and change his goals. See what new LOW BUCK engine platform he scored for his 1971 plymouth duster ratty muscle car project!
Slicing and Dicing our Pontiac Ventura Sprint
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cutting, grinding, and removing rusty metal from our forgotten 1972 pontiac ventura sprint project car revival. We start removing/repairing rust in an effort to get a new quarter panel, outer wheel house, and trunk extension installed on the Nova's red headed stepchild.
FORGOTTEN 40 YEARS! Pontiac Ventura Sprint Rescue
มุมมอง 14K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
We purchase a new project car! This 1972 Pontiac Ventura Sprint has been off the road and abandoned in a storage unit since 1984! We dig the car out and drag it home to assess the damage and see how we plan to move forward on this ratty muscle car project. We usually deal with chevy Nova's but nothing can stop us from putting this ol three pedal bench seat manual transmission Pontiac back on th...
Rust Repairs+Paint matching on ratty '71 Duster Project
มุมมอง 6K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
Rust repair on the quarter panels on Mikes '71 Plymouth duster ratty muscle car project. 1971 duster quarter panel patch, trunk extension and rocker repairs. Mopar style Gas tank and fill neck install. Plus paint matching the engine bay to match the original paint and patina of the car with a rattle can paint job!. Can a rattle can paint job match a professional style quality in our 1 car garage?
SMALL BLOCK SCORE!!! ENGINE PARTS HAUL
มุมมอง 4.6K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
We score a deal on some used engines and a boat load of vintage old school small block chevy speed parts and accessories for our chevy nova projects. Which project needs a transplant? Our '69 Nova sleeper, the 1972 chevy nova yenko tribute nicknamed the "JENKO", or the junk yard rescue / revival 1970 nova. Let me know what you would do in the comments!
The ultimate beater muscle car THE "JENKO" NOVA
มุมมอง 103K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
The ultimate beater muscle car THE "JENKO" NOVA
Salvage to Savage, '70 Nova Revival
มุมมอง 215K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
Salvage to Savage, '70 Nova Revival
the '70 nova drives for the first time!!!!
มุมมอง 28K9 หลายเดือนก่อน
the '70 nova drives for the first time!!!!
'70 Nova gets wiring, brakes, and fuel system
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'70 Nova gets wiring, brakes, and fuel system
10 things I HATE about my Chevy Nova
มุมมอง 8K9 หลายเดือนก่อน
10 things I HATE about my Chevy Nova
New engine for the NOVA!!!
มุมมอง 10K9 หลายเดือนก่อน
New engine for the NOVA!!!
Chevy nova disc brake conversion
มุมมอง 12K10 หลายเดือนก่อน
Chevy nova disc brake conversion
The '70 Nova returns to the ground!!!!
มุมมอง 4.2K10 หลายเดือนก่อน
The '70 Nova returns to the ground!!!!
Fixing our '70 Nova subframe + Undercoating the body
มุมมอง 3.9K10 หลายเดือนก่อน
Fixing our '70 Nova subframe Undercoating the body
junk yard 70' Nova Project Update
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junk yard 70' Nova Project Update
Nova Bone-yard at Desert Valley Auto
มุมมอง 35Kปีที่แล้ว
Nova Bone-yard at Desert Valley Auto
Quarter panel install on the 70' junkyard nova rescue
มุมมอง 10Kปีที่แล้ว
Quarter panel install on the 70' junkyard nova rescue
Chevy Nova Dash/Cowl Repair
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
Chevy Nova Dash/Cowl Repair
We return to Cecil County Drag strip with Mikes 64 dodge 440
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
We return to Cecil County Drag strip with Mikes 64 dodge 440
Junkyard 70' Nova gets tore down
มุมมอง 2.6Kปีที่แล้ว
Junkyard 70' Nova gets tore down

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  • @andreasprophet674
    @andreasprophet674 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🤘🤘🤘

  • @brucenaylor2043
    @brucenaylor2043 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey it's been a minute hope all is well.

  • @kramer4855
    @kramer4855 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't hate anything about a Nova.

  • @marcushaynes843
    @marcushaynes843 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very good job, dude. You have brought that old Nova back from the dead.

  • @tomlohan4741
    @tomlohan4741 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow that was a good pass for a 307

  • @viperzombie1408
    @viperzombie1408 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awsome video got a quest were did you get the pedel converson kit at ?

  • @OutlawChopShop
    @OutlawChopShop 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi. My name is Friday from Outlaw Chop Shop. Been watching your stuff for a while now and you guys inspired me and gave me the confidence to start my own channel. I'm still trying to figure out how to edit so I can upload a bunch of videos I have. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. LOVE the Nova builds. But really just enjoy watching.

  • @lenjackson6842
    @lenjackson6842 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry man , but that mask isn't near good enough , please spend the extra money next time for a quality mask ...

  • @NicholasPennacchi
    @NicholasPennacchi 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Patina 🔥🔥

  • @SlamboKassel
    @SlamboKassel 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey! Do you want to sell that Gremlin bench seat?? Let me know!

  • @tomlohan4741
    @tomlohan4741 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Like it old time hot rodding

  • @vincekartes7145
    @vincekartes7145 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Long live beater nova hot rods and the guys that build them! Yea!

  • @rcfred_689
    @rcfred_689 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you rebuild the bottom end of the motor? Also, do you know what it weighs?

    • @hatchsrecreationalengineer1997
      @hatchsrecreationalengineer1997 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rcfred_689 nope. Bone stock unknown mileage

    • @rcfred_689
      @rcfred_689 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997 Well i have to say, that is a good running 307! Did you weigh it at the track? I have a 71 Nova with the stock 350 2bbl. Would love to get it down there and take a few runs

  • @tomlohan4741
    @tomlohan4741 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks like a fun project

  • @tomlohan4741
    @tomlohan4741 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think its really great the fun you have

  • @gordocarbo
    @gordocarbo 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Know whats great about this car? You can truly daily this car anywhere..looks cool still fun to drive and its easy on gas. Carpooled with a guy mid 80s HS had a 68 Chevelle same engine. He eventually cammed it, put ported heads etc etc on it Still a 307. Eventually got it to hit 12s and was his daily for many yrs. DIdnt care if he blew it up dime a dozen

  • @VincePeckford
    @VincePeckford 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome idea looks great. So cool to see your daughter helping and keeping the community going 👍

  • @titansville1
    @titansville1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the old gremlin Love your videos you guys make my day every video thank you

  • @HighGear39
    @HighGear39 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My '72 Big Block Rally Nova cries for it's sibling.

  • @chuckiepeoples
    @chuckiepeoples หลายเดือนก่อน

    $4,500

  • @NoStringsAttached777
    @NoStringsAttached777 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kind of surprised this car is as fast as it is. Any idea of HP it has? Does the manualised Trans make much difference?

  • @oscarreal9163
    @oscarreal9163 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sicckkkk, either way you got out on top. A nova sleeper......

  • @yobigpapa
    @yobigpapa หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it.

  • @yobigpapa
    @yobigpapa หลายเดือนก่อน

    T4 Carbs are excellent!!!

  • @helli666555
    @helli666555 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can i get the steel wheels

  • @tomlohan4741
    @tomlohan4741 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The car needs a 350

  • @vigt548
    @vigt548 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love everything about this car but I don't understand why you'd need (or want) a stall speed.

  • @chuckiepeoples
    @chuckiepeoples หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does someone with zero automotive knowledge or tools get into this stuff? All videos like this show people with automotive backgrounds and plenty of tools and people to help out.

  • @marcosathens8140
    @marcosathens8140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At time 23:40: My Wife was the same way. "Whats this . . .?" :)

  • @PatinaPitstop
    @PatinaPitstop หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the car and I'm super impressed with the times that 307 is running. I think you need a 3.73 or 4.10 gear and you'd be mid 13's

  • @loyalUSguy
    @loyalUSguy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good time at the track. Thanks again for sharing. Man, the flashbacks!

  • @RaysGarage
    @RaysGarage หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job Team Hatch! Car is running great and looks like you guys had a really good time, Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @marcosathens8140
    @marcosathens8140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2nd time watching. Good Job. Need more content.

  • @marcosathens8140
    @marcosathens8140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice Tour. Thanks. Best of luck to all projects.

  • @marcosathens8140
    @marcosathens8140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds good. try to get a dual plane intake, for better low RPM. Best of luck.

  • @gregoryweber7408
    @gregoryweber7408 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that was kick a$$ sir way to go really proud of ya so nice to see a budget racer raising heck with the veterans i don’t care what anyone says your nova is a beast

  • @marcosathens8140
    @marcosathens8140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2nd time watch this episode. Like it. you should go with the 350ci. Best of luck with the 305 build.

  • @evancrady1599
    @evancrady1599 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude your nova inspires me to get my nova drag ready. Just got her dinally running and driving good but im sure theres stuff i need to change to pass tech. Also get some merch going! I want to represent!!!

  • @markakullian4623
    @markakullian4623 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put my ball honed Valve lapped new cam and intake and carb 307 in my 71 Camaro the night before I left the Florida keys to do the last 3 legs of the Hot Rod Power tour. Wide open for hours. Not one issue and every toll booth was a race. I just floored it and watched the big boys go by.

  • @FreeSwimmer
    @FreeSwimmer หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well I pulled the trigger and ordered a Quick Performance 9" with Truetrac posi, 31 spline and 3.70 gears ! Its made to swap, into my 70 Nova. 11" drum brakes and lines and e-brake also.

  • @loyalUSguy
    @loyalUSguy หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't have a trailer, and I only lived 5 miles from the strip. So it was open headers on the way home. Of course the neighbors loved that.

  • @loyalUSguy
    @loyalUSguy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just had to watch this video again. I am soooo jealous! Because I been there, done that, same car, same color, same times. Lol. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @user-xz1zj2ff9z
    @user-xz1zj2ff9z หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top pin goes in from the bottom up I do believe.also I think there is a size difference in the top and bottom pins, the bottom pin goes in pointed down. I think I recall that being correct from a mechanic on You Tube. I'm enjoying your sense of humor as you work, good way to get it done ;)

  • @brianseeley7376
    @brianseeley7376 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That intake is 3500 to 7500 RPM. Not great on the 304...unless you want a high RPM screamer. I'd try to get either a Performer for it or an RPM Air Gap. As for the trans, you can take a T5 from a Mustang (88-93) and put that in. Should bolt right up to the bellhousing. Just make sure it's a world class unit from a V8 Mustang. For the clutch, use something like a 79 Jeep CJ5. That will get you the right one.

  • @ronoldcairns9736
    @ronoldcairns9736 หลายเดือนก่อน

    invest in a 411 gear ! you will get more bang for the buck! you wont feel a big difference with the 6al or MSD.. a solid lifter cam will help you rev 6,000 6,500 82 yr old drag racer. Good luck guys

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The KnottyNova 😁😁Looks like an old tree branch, Runs like a Gazelle!!!😂🤣😂🔧🛠️🔧🛠️Even in the button up office shirt, Thats Epic!! Exhaust is Proper now, Great job goin rounds. Good reaction times, 3rd yellow Bye Bye, thats the key. I done a bitta bracket racin in my koop, always dial in slow. You know it runs 13.85-14.20. if its hot runnin 14.10-14.20 dial 14.26-14.30 runnin 13.90s on a cool day dial 13.99- 14.05. That souuld keep you from breaking out. And... kill that tree!!! thats whwre your dial in stay close. 👍👍🤙🤙🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸

  • @modelcars2978
    @modelcars2978 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤓👍

  • @earlhiser2341
    @earlhiser2341 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very nice

  • @PatandDoopypoopy
    @PatandDoopypoopy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was there a problem? You were .3 slower and off by 3mph

  • @PatandDoopypoopy
    @PatandDoopypoopy หลายเดือนก่อน

    My last trip to track i holeshot my competitor by .3 and he was .2 faster than me. Yep i was ahead at the traps by a nose. Reaction time in slower car won. When I wanted to slow down I'd short shift. I did know what I'd run at different shift points/rpm