1965 Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova Wagon 430hp LS3 “Surf Wagon” Build Project

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1965 Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova Wagon 430hp LS3 “Surf Wagon” Build Project
How would you like a cherry '65 Nova wagon as a first car? No? Well how about one powered by a 430hp LS3 with a complete DSE suspension package, Baer brakes, and 18-inch hoops? ...Thought so.
When you think of LS-powered cars, it’s pretty likely that you don’t instantly think of a ’65 Nova station wagon. Well, this Nova built by Detroit Speed (DSE) and Jet Hot Coatings will put those old stereotypes to rest.
This Nova was purpose-built for 16-year old Bridget Kavanaven as her first car. With a 430hp E-Rod LS3 under the hood we’re already jealous, but there’s more. Lots more.
Backing that LS3 is a Bowler 4L65E transmission, while a pair of coated Jet Hot headers expel the spent gases.
Interestingly enough, this Nova is still rocking all of the original paint, sheet metal and trim. Underneath, it sits on a full DSE suspension package and 18-inch wheels, which are designed to mimic the 14-inch steelies the car came with.
Those massive (for an old Nova) 18’s are wrapped in BFG rubber. Oh yeah, and Baer brakes sits behind those huge rollers. Lucky kid.
Built by:
Detroit Speed Inc.
185 McKenzie Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28115
www.detroitspeed.com
704.662.3272
Please visit and Subscribe to Detroit Speed TH-cam channel:
/ @detroitspeed
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This video purpose is to tell world about amazing car build project and to inspire ever growing car builder community around the world. So if you're inspired in building your own car and want to learn more about how to do it in best way, don't hesitate and read build source page so you can learn something new and if something is not clear you can always ask builder some questions about the build.

[@666toysoldier]

The Nova wagon was a very practical and economical family car that filled its role---transportation---very well. No GPS, overpowered stereo, self-driving BS, or other technological wonders to go wrong and require expensive repair.

[@williammclaughlin4878]

This nova got done right my buddy had a 62 in 1972 with a six cylinder we called it hubba hubba he was tired of it took it for a ride on a back road put a brick on the gas pedal and left it running full tilt all night we came back the next day put a gallon of gas in it and it started right up we drove it home and I think he sold it nice car beautiful restoration

[@ArgentPure]

That thing was solid to begin with! Virtually no rust. Amazing!

[@adamruiz5201]

Beautiful

[@lucsurmon2623]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PiotrK-rw1oh]

Amazing !!!!!

[@malikdigger4544]

Sharp nice wagon

[@jeffr0]

I just love this channel

[@chriskatshonda5423]

Amazing Very good job

[@RedDFilm]

mute audio - great video..

[@jaimerojas2729]

Que belleza

[@andresherrero3635]

nivel dios !!!!

[@rezaraziman632]

Great

[@gelandewagen4394]

like

[@maxfastest]

Those wheels are Hidious !!
The other set was way Better !!

[@novawagon1965]

Glad to see they left all the trim on! Not familiar with that color I don't think it's factory. It is very nice do you have any of the dash trim left I would be interested in purchasing it it looked nice in the pictures. Just go to my channel and leave a message on my comments on one of my videosif you still have the dash trim and if you want to sell it thanks

[@AKI111]

Makes me weep...

[@frankhagar4651]

Does anybody know what kind of rims they are please and thank you

[@angrycanadian566]

Wheres your shop?U hiring ?

[@ericolsen67vw]

Black?

[@random_ostrich]

TH-cam is for videos.

[@MultiFelix1988]

22:01 corrosion...bad job