“I’m turning two rusty cars into one rusty car” 😂 That had me cracking up! I’ve been following along. Love what you’re doing. Don’t listen to the detractors. Keep it going! 👍🏻👍🏻
So my first revival was a four door 69 nova! I knew the family that bought it new! They drove it until it started smoking then parked it under an oak tree, to shade it🙄 It was parked there for some 10 years! I added gas, changed the tires, and drove it home! Ran great but yep! She smoked! It was just fun! It had the original protect a plate, keys, key knock outs, ALL of the original paper work, even the plastic spark plug wire separators! That was 20plus years ago and I have long since sold it! But I worked on and had fun! What you are building is WAY COOL and saving at least what was left! Actually did everything but rebuild the engine, because it ran great! And it was fun to drive in front of Toyota’s! And smoke em!👍🏻👍🏻❤️☕️😎🇺🇸
I am glad that who have chosen to repair this car irregardless of its condition and the rust, you are making a two door which is more popular than a four door, and many viewers frankly enjoy this content. Those who make negative comments are people who do absolutely nothing and just criticize to make them selfs feel better. Can't wait to see it finished.
I’ve done a half dozen 2 door conversions over the years here in Canada, on all of them but one I just told the DMV that the car was no longer a four door, I had converted it to a two door and they simply changed the description on the ownership ( title) to 2 door for me . On the other one the car had been off the road for many years and I told them there was a typo on the paperwork that mistakenly identified it as a 4 door . They changed it to a 2 door no questions asked because it was such an old car ! I love what you are doing with it ! I hope you might be able to afford the roof skin , it will make the splicing of the two cars undetectable! Keep up the great work , I love seeing guys with the passion and the skills to save rotten parts cars and give them a new life!
I love seeing people taking junk and turning it into a working car using what they have or what junk other people have laying behind the garage or in the attic. I'm bringing a 83RS humpback Carpi 302, 4 speed back to life that has been in a hay barn for 20 years. I'm a Nova guy, built my first 69 in high school and I have a few really nice car builds now, but this junk takes me back almost 50 years now when my dad and I would spend weekends at the junkyards rounding up parts to build cars. Friends have contacted me to come get mustang and carpi parts they have had in storage for years now to put this Carpi back together and I'm really enjoying a build thats far from perfect for cheap, my goal is to have a running driving 83 fox body RS humpback carpi for under $1000, car was also free. I'm retired now and lost Dad 2 years ago but I know he loved doing these kind of builds and it's how it all started for me. I guess things do come full circle in life. Awesome job so far.
Thanks. I agree. I like all kinds cars. Capris are cool. Good thing is all the fox body stuff fits. A few specific parts here and there like a 73/74 Nova but still cool.
Good stuff, it's great seeing these old cars saved and put back on the road. Everyone wants 2 doors anyway, so it's probably for the best you converted it.
I love this project. I did a 4 to 2-dr conversion on a 65 Buick Special wagon, Used doors and quarter section from a 2-dr parts car. Keep up the great work.
I'm a Nova man I'm 59 I've owned a 65 2 door post a 68 Chevy 2 a 1970 SS and 72 Rally and a 73 Pontiac Nova my current is a 1978 2 door with a fresh 327 and R4 automatic its my daily . I love Novels love your channel !
I certainly appreciate your effort and energy to teach us what is involved to do this. It's much more involved than other conversions and I hope this series generates a lot of $ for you. I've said it before, I would still like to see a tall-roof coupe made from grafting part of the rear doors onto the front doors. I guess then that door glass would be the issue. Thanks again.
Thanks. To do that, you’d Ruth have to move the rear door jam forward so you’d be able to latch the blended doors or you’d have to cut front door in half and stretch it while moving front jam backwards and into a rear door. That would be easier. Just weld up rear door and would need two extra front doors and maybe you could get some glass from a 2 door.
Good to see you, John Bustin, that car out. It will be cool to see it with the new quarters on it Then it will look like a true 2 door good stuff. Keep going, my friend.
Coming along really nice I think you're doing a great job with what you had to work with I'm like you I wouldn't suggest doing the conversion but it's not only entertaining to watch but a great learning experience for you and the viewers thank for sharing it
The "Nor Door" Nova is looking good!!! There has been many 4 to 2 door Chevy 5, 6 & 7's done with no registration problems all over the USA and Canada........
Gotta love the trolls ! lol. They were both toast and you’re making one that’ll live on and bring someone some joy ! Got me itching to get mine out but currently dealing with melting off the 26” of snow we just got 😂😎 take care John 🍺
Just want to say I have been enjoying following this build. So what if its junk? It's yours to do whatever you please. Think of yourself as a pioneer in saving old novas! I can tell you these things are getting expensive if you can find one here in N.C. BTW, you are very fortunate that your laws in Georgia are not so tight. They're terrible here. I'm sure there are tons of experts out there to criticize but this is a fun build and its yours. I don't know what kind of money you're planning on putting in this car but some new sheet metal will change the car dramatically. You might decide to keep it! Best of luck with you on this.
"here in georgia..." translation: america. as someone who lives in a northern state i envy you. as for the why of the conversion i'd say if we only did things because it was 100% practical the hobby simply would not exist. more power to ya!
just imagine if you had good parts to work with right out of the gate .for some reason there is an Johnny Cash tune rollin around in the back of my head when you talked a bout registering the more door Nova haha
@@randymacsgarage all over, got the 65 GTO out of South Carolina, but that was in 2008. The 68 LeMans in Nebraska, 2014. 69 GTO in 2022 from Indiana. 68 Firebird 4 years ago about 10 miles away as the crow flies. 64 LeMans last year 35 miles away. 65 LeMans from Flint in 2011. People know I am looking for old Pontiacs, and they know it has to be cheap. The 65s were both $1500, everything else was under $400. I found the 64 on marketplace and everyone was telling him its scrap since it was sitting in the woods for 50 years. I had to dig around the hubs to get them out of the mud and lift it to put wheels on. Also had to bash the drums with a sledge until they broke so it could be moved. The rockers were about 4 inches down in the dirt. The frame is trash, I was concerned about pulling it in half when I winched it out of the woods, so I hooked the chains to the holes ahead of the rear suspension mounts and used a snatchblock to get it between the trees. Steering box is making suggestions since the frame rusted away where it mounts, which is probably the reason it was parked in 1971. Trunk lid is hashed, the trailing edge is simply gone, the tail panel between the quarters is rough, as is the filler panel under the glass, the floors are still in the woods, chunks stayed with the car but you can see right through it. The door locks were hammered out, but they did an interesting job of not completely trashing the doors doing it. Now the good parts, front fenders just need lower patches, one rocker needs replaced or patched, the quarters are savable with lower patches. The roof is ok despite the snow caving it in a bit. Really I could build it, not touch the exterior sheet metal and have a cool patina gasser. The hood is in surprisingly good shape, its not even rusted under the front lip and hte pinch welds around the glass are in much better shape than my 65 GTO was. I can get a convertible frame that is boxed for $1500 from a friend with a 67 GTO (and a bunch of others.) Buuuuuttt... I am thinking Jegster chassis kit, Speedway straight axle, and I have a 9" rear set up for ladder bars and narrowed to fit in an early bird / nova / ventura. What is scrap to others, is a cool project to me. I have a sawzall, mig welder, some hammers, and spare time, so I can fix about anything. Rust doesn't bother me, it looks under its bed for me every night..
Im going to be taking my decent original paint, running and driving 68 4dr nova and parting it out to build two rotten 2dr 68s. So send all the hate to me! I tried to sell it for 3 years but couldnt get anyone to bite on it. Go price 68 specific parts...
I love your work, I do have to add that I'm not sure if all the work is really worth it though, Yes a 2 door is cooler but I'm seeing alot more 4 doors and for that matter wagons, not just Nova's but all cars being built and put back on the road as daily drivers/weekend fun cars, going to cars and coffee's, cruise-in's and just cruising in. The whole 2 door vs 4 door debate really doesn't exist to most people anymore, they just want a cool old car to drive and have fun with.
Only the most "Karen" of law enforcement would give you trouble with the cars registration. It's a custom car that was converted from a 4 door to a 2 door. No big deal here in Wyoming either. That's a big job. You're doing a good job.
You are right, it is a lot of work but I really enjoy wash and stuff it can be done. And I have a question. I have a 10 boat rear end. I thought about buying the thing that ticks out the spider gears and putting a locker in it, but the question I have would it be all right for the street? Or should I buy a different locker? I haven't bought nothing yet but I'm trying to get more answers. Thanks
The “lunch box lockers” like power trax and others work ok. I don’t like them because they’re noisy and you have to get used to how they engage under light load.
This car is about having fun and proving something to yourself. Is it junk? Maybe. Is it a waste of time? Who cares?!!! I know from where I’m sitting I can’t wait to see how you finish this car out!
I'm guessing that in most places, if anyone were to question it, just saying "I converted it to 2-door" would be good enough (especially if you had pics/video). People have been doing this conversion to Tri-Fives for decades, and it's never been an issue. And these days, 6-door truck conversions are a thing. Nearly every 6-door Excursion out there is titled as a pickup truck, since the easiest way to do the conversion is grafting the Excursion rear body onto a crew-cab Super Duty cab.
So what I'm seeing/hearing, is that if you're going to do this, the best way to do that would be to order new quarters and a new roof skin. Since you have to peel the roof back a little for the frame welding, a new roof would give it that finished look and obviously the quarters would need to be replaced because of the body lines not matching. Maybe you could show the troopers these videos to also help keep your butt out of the fryer.lol they might be either fans of yours, or they might become fans.
In Iowa I need both vin numbers and have it inspected then they will issue a new title as a 2 door reconstructed and put a new vin to match leaving original one on car also .
I think the only thing(s) that’s illegal is altering a VIN tag or moving a VIN tag from one car body to another. If it was illegal to go from 4 doors to 2 then it probably be illegal to make ANY body modifications (which is not the case).
Hey John. I love your channel and all of your great videos. I want to ask you... do you think doors off of a 1974 Apollo would fit a 1968 Nova Chevy II? I'm wanting to go without a vent window just for a slight custom look. I know Apollo doors are welded on and 68 Nova are bolted on. I know interiors are different. But my unknown is... pop the pins off on the Apollo doors and use bolt on hinges to install on the 68. Am I crazy to think it will work?? Just wanted to see what you think. Because of your videos lol... I have a 68 and 72 Nova project going. I have Nova fever!! Hope you have time to reach back to me. Thanks.
Hey dude. Thanks! Ok. So you need to split a pair of bolt on hinges and you’ll have welded to door bolted to car hinges. Other than the door panel not matching you should be good.
Honestly, it depends on views. I want to do a few cool things but I can’t sink too much money into this unless the views are there. I’m not doing TH-cam for the money but I don’t want to lose too much on it.
Don't replace the quarters or roof. patch them up with random cut off sheet metal grind the welds down and let it rust. The car being rough and rusted is why its so cool!!!
I have a serious question about tire size what is the biggest 15 inch tire youve found for a fair price ? Im looking for a tire to run on my 78:Nova i want old school big wide tires we use to buy N 50s soft compound tires back in the 80s now days the sizes are different I don't want low profile i m looking for big side wall wide tires 15 inch rims
I THINK the old N50 is about a 295/50/15. I have ran them on 68-74 novas and on 2nd gen Camaros but they’re really close. They may fit better on a 75-79.
Question. How far are you going to go? I would love to see this thing totally made beautiful with paint and interior. Very entertaining and interesting to watch this metamorphosis just to prove it can be done. You are the Nova Man!
“I’m turning two rusty cars into one rusty car” 😂 That had me cracking up! I’ve been following along. Love what you’re doing. Don’t listen to the detractors. Keep it going! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
One of the best Nova channels on Utube!
So my first revival was a four door 69 nova! I knew the family that bought it new! They drove it until it started smoking then parked it under an oak tree, to shade it🙄 It was parked there for some 10 years! I added gas, changed the tires, and drove it home! Ran great but yep! She smoked! It was just fun! It had the original protect a plate, keys, key knock outs, ALL of the original paper work, even the plastic spark plug wire separators! That was 20plus years ago and I have long since sold it! But I worked on and had fun! What you are building is WAY COOL and saving at least what was left! Actually did everything but rebuild the engine, because it ran great! And it was fun to drive in front of Toyota’s! And smoke em!👍🏻👍🏻❤️☕️😎🇺🇸
I am glad that who have chosen to repair this car irregardless of its condition and the rust, you are making a two door which is more popular than a four door, and many viewers frankly enjoy this content. Those who make negative comments are people who do absolutely nothing and just criticize to make them selfs feel better. Can't wait to see it finished.
Dude!!! You saved a Nova!!!! Good job!!! ✌️
God Bless Georgia! As a California transplant to the Southern Peach State, got to say I love the whole process of getting tags for cars. So easy!
I’ve done a half dozen 2 door conversions over the years here in Canada, on all of them but one I just told the DMV that the car was no longer a four door, I had converted it to a two door and they simply changed the description on the ownership ( title) to 2 door for me . On the other one the car had been off the road for many years and I told them there was a typo on the paperwork that mistakenly identified it as a 4 door . They changed it to a 2 door no questions asked because it was such an old car ! I love what you are doing with it ! I hope you might be able to afford the roof skin , it will make the splicing of the two cars undetectable! Keep up the great work , I love seeing guys with the passion and the skills to save rotten parts cars and give them a new life!
Nobody would believe you on this conversion if you didn’t have video it’s just that good.
Yeah. Other than the roof bracing there aren’t any seams
I watch this channel because in my youth i owned 4 of them! Would love to have back my 74' it was the nicest of the 4.
For me the way i see,you just prove to anyone that with skills and determination everything is possible..Sir for me you're a visionary and a pioneer.
Skills are something people can learn and attain, determination can be developed, motivation is the hard part.
Atleast you'd have all your videos to prove you converted it over is a plus also.
That’s what I’m thinking.
That’s what I’m thinking.
I love seeing people taking junk and turning it into a working car using what they have or what junk other people have laying behind the garage or in the attic. I'm bringing a 83RS humpback Carpi 302, 4 speed back to life that has been in a hay barn for 20 years. I'm a Nova guy, built my first 69 in high school and I have a few really nice car builds now, but this junk takes me back almost 50 years now when my dad and I would spend weekends at the junkyards rounding up parts to build cars. Friends have contacted me to come get mustang and carpi parts they have had in storage for years now to put this Carpi back together and I'm really enjoying a build thats far from perfect for cheap, my goal is to have a running driving 83 fox body RS humpback carpi for under $1000, car was also free. I'm retired now and lost Dad 2 years ago but I know he loved doing these kind of builds and it's how it all started for me. I guess things do come full circle in life. Awesome job so far.
Thanks. I agree. I like all kinds cars. Capris are cool. Good thing is all the fox body stuff fits. A few specific parts here and there like a 73/74 Nova but still cool.
Good stuff, it's great seeing these old cars saved and put back on the road. Everyone wants 2 doors anyway, so it's probably for the best you converted it.
I really like those turbine rims 👍🏻
Me too. I’ve had them since 1992.
Me too all I think of is the A Team 😂
Gonna be neat when done, love this project.... Super fun build!
I love this project. I did a 4 to 2-dr conversion on a 65 Buick Special wagon, Used doors and quarter section from a 2-dr parts car. Keep up the great work.
Earned yourself a Dew!
Hardest part done…for now…keep going!
I'm a Nova man I'm 59 I've owned a 65 2 door post a 68 Chevy 2 a 1970 SS and 72 Rally and a 73 Pontiac Nova my current is a 1978 2 door with a fresh 327 and R4 automatic its my daily . I love Novels love your channel !
Thank you so much!
I certainly appreciate your effort and energy to teach us what is involved to do this. It's much more involved than other conversions and I hope this series generates a lot of $ for you. I've said it before, I would still like to see a tall-roof coupe made from grafting part of the rear doors onto the front doors. I guess then that door glass would be the issue. Thanks again.
Thanks. To do that, you’d Ruth have to move the rear door jam forward so you’d be able to latch the blended doors or you’d have to cut front door in half and stretch it while moving front jam backwards and into a rear door. That would be easier. Just weld up rear door and would need two extra front doors and maybe you could get some glass from a 2 door.
Good to see you, John Bustin, that car out. It will be cool to see it with the new quarters on it Then it will look like a true 2 door good stuff. Keep going, my friend.
Hey, John by chance, do you know where I can maybe purchase the outer A pillar trim for a two door??
Coming along really nice I think you're doing a great job with what you had to work with I'm like you I wouldn't suggest doing the conversion but it's not only entertaining to watch but a great learning experience for you and the viewers thank for sharing it
The "Nor Door" Nova is looking good!!! There has been many 4 to 2 door Chevy 5, 6 & 7's done with no registration problems all over the USA and Canada........
Gotta love the trolls ! lol. They were both toast and you’re making one that’ll live on and bring someone some joy ! Got me itching to get mine out but currently dealing with melting off the 26” of snow we just got 😂😎 take care John 🍺
I got it they made the 2 + 2 Monza. Now we have the 4 − 2 Nova.
Just want to say I have been enjoying following this build. So what if its junk? It's yours to do whatever you please. Think of yourself as a pioneer in saving old novas! I can tell you these things are getting expensive if you can find one here in N.C. BTW, you are very fortunate that your laws in Georgia are not so tight. They're terrible here. I'm sure there are tons of experts out there to criticize but this is a fun build and its yours. I don't know what kind of money you're planning on putting in this car but some new sheet metal will change the car dramatically. You might decide to keep it! Best of luck with you on this.
I’m familiar with NC title stuff. By far the worst state that I know of. Thanks for the kind words. I think the car is turning out nice.
That’s a awesome 2 door conversion keep up the awesome work you’re one of kind builder
Thank you!
The nova master👍💯
That car is not junk!! They're not making anymore of those.So every one that can be saved should be!
It's really coming along . Keep um coming.
That is so awesome. It's really coming together. Great work👍
Thanks!
I always look forward to your videos, good job on the conversion.
Wow, I'm quite impressed. What a monumental task, glad it's you not me, LOL!
Great content sir. keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Loving this project. 👍🏻
"here in georgia..." translation: america.
as someone who lives in a northern state i envy you. as for the why of the conversion i'd say if we only did things because it was 100% practical the hobby simply would not exist. more power to ya!
Well done bro you have done what mast said couldn't be done 👍👍
just imagine if you had good parts to work with right out of the gate .for some reason there is an Johnny Cash tune rollin around in the back of my head when you talked a bout registering the more door Nova haha
Lol. This would be so much easier with new parts. Although figuring out how to line everything up with the roof section assembled is probably easier
Whats the fun in starting with something rust free in great shape? I mean, you are going to pay a fortune for that, while rusty junk is dirt cheap.
@@SweatyFatGuy ok i’ll bite where’s the cheap rusty junk!
@@randymacsgarage all over, got the 65 GTO out of South Carolina, but that was in 2008. The 68 LeMans in Nebraska, 2014. 69 GTO in 2022 from Indiana. 68 Firebird 4 years ago about 10 miles away as the crow flies. 64 LeMans last year 35 miles away. 65 LeMans from Flint in 2011.
People know I am looking for old Pontiacs, and they know it has to be cheap. The 65s were both $1500, everything else was under $400.
I found the 64 on marketplace and everyone was telling him its scrap since it was sitting in the woods for 50 years. I had to dig around the hubs to get them out of the mud and lift it to put wheels on. Also had to bash the drums with a sledge until they broke so it could be moved. The rockers were about 4 inches down in the dirt.
The frame is trash, I was concerned about pulling it in half when I winched it out of the woods, so I hooked the chains to the holes ahead of the rear suspension mounts and used a snatchblock to get it between the trees.
Steering box is making suggestions since the frame rusted away where it mounts, which is probably the reason it was parked in 1971.
Trunk lid is hashed, the trailing edge is simply gone, the tail panel between the quarters is rough, as is the filler panel under the glass, the floors are still in the woods, chunks stayed with the car but you can see right through it. The door locks were hammered out, but they did an interesting job of not completely trashing the doors doing it.
Now the good parts, front fenders just need lower patches, one rocker needs replaced or patched, the quarters are savable with lower patches. The roof is ok despite the snow caving it in a bit. Really I could build it, not touch the exterior sheet metal and have a cool patina gasser. The hood is in surprisingly good shape, its not even rusted under the front lip and hte pinch welds around the glass are in much better shape than my 65 GTO was.
I can get a convertible frame that is boxed for $1500 from a friend with a 67 GTO (and a bunch of others.) Buuuuuttt... I am thinking Jegster chassis kit, Speedway straight axle, and I have a 9" rear set up for ladder bars and narrowed to fit in an early bird / nova / ventura.
What is scrap to others, is a cool project to me. I have a sawzall, mig welder, some hammers, and spare time, so I can fix about anything.
Rust doesn't bother me, it looks under its bed for me every night..
@@SweatyFatGuy Understood sir wow I bet ya Pole Barn Garage could be as inspiring as you on those Pontiacs lol I love them too
Im going to be taking my decent original paint, running and driving 68 4dr nova and parting it out to build two rotten 2dr 68s. So send all the hate to me! I tried to sell it for 3 years but couldnt get anyone to bite on it. Go price 68 specific parts...
Finishing up repaling over half of my hole trunk floor pan and i can't even imagine that job!
It’s kinda rough
I love your work, I do have to add that I'm not sure if all the work is really worth it though, Yes a 2 door is cooler but I'm seeing alot more 4 doors and for that matter wagons, not just Nova's but all cars being built and put back on the road as daily drivers/weekend fun cars, going to cars and coffee's, cruise-in's and just cruising in. The whole 2 door vs 4 door debate really doesn't exist to most people anymore, they just want a cool old car to drive and have fun with.
4 door and 2 door Wagons have always been Cool four door cars are not cool and never will be .
Definitely worth the work turning an ugly nasty junk 4 door into a beautiful 2 door Nova !
@@motorcyclemark2889 I disagree, IF you have the skills to do it yourself then yeah MAYBE it's worth it but if your not then it's not worth it.
@@motorcyclemark2889 And that's also YOUR opinion, I bet you ride a Hardly-Gravinson and think they are the best Motorcycles made don't you.....
I like 4 doors just fine. Wouldn’t mind having a nice one. I wouldn’t buy a nice one to do this swap on unless it had a crushed roof.
Love your work!
Nice job 👍
Only the most "Karen" of law enforcement would give you trouble with the cars registration. It's a custom car that was converted from a 4 door to a 2 door. No big deal here in Wyoming either. That's a big job. You're doing a good job.
very nice
You are right, it is a lot of work but I really enjoy wash and stuff it can be done. And I have a question. I have a 10 boat rear end. I thought about buying the thing that ticks out the spider gears and putting a locker in it, but the question I have would it be all right for the street? Or should I buy a different locker? I haven't bought nothing yet but I'm trying to get more answers. Thanks
The “lunch box lockers” like power trax and others work ok. I don’t like them because they’re noisy and you have to get used to how they engage under light load.
This car is about having fun and proving something to yourself. Is it junk? Maybe. Is it a waste of time? Who cares?!!!
I know from where I’m sitting I can’t wait to see how you finish this car out!
Thanks!!
Aint junk if it still works
I'm guessing that in most places, if anyone were to question it, just saying "I converted it to 2-door" would be good enough (especially if you had pics/video). People have been doing this conversion to Tri-Fives for decades, and it's never been an issue. And these days, 6-door truck conversions are a thing. Nearly every 6-door Excursion out there is titled as a pickup truck, since the easiest way to do the conversion is grafting the Excursion rear body onto a crew-cab Super Duty cab.
Yep. I edited out the part where I compared it to a 6 door F250
So what I'm seeing/hearing, is that if you're going to do this, the best way to do that would be to order new quarters and a new roof skin. Since you have to peel the roof back a little for the frame welding, a new roof would give it that finished look and obviously the quarters would need to be replaced because of the body lines not matching. Maybe you could show the troopers these videos to also help keep your butt out of the fryer.lol they might be either fans of yours, or they might become fans.
Yep. Definitely would be better with a new roof skin.
I've got a 74 with the rear window seal rusted out an cant find the roof brace an parts to fix it
Great video
I am loving this build. . how about when it's done , make it a wagon. Just for fun. 💯🎯👍💥💥💥
Hahahaha. No.
I don’t have enough junk novas to cut up.
In Iowa I need both vin numbers and have it inspected then they will issue a new title as a 2 door reconstructed and put a new vin to match leaving original one on car also .
That’s not too bad of a deal. My budget nova build went to Iowa abs he was able to get it registered without any drama.
You're a Super Nova Star, how much you charging for autographs?😁👍
Lol.
Car is so fast it blew the doors off 😂
Lol
I think the only thing(s) that’s illegal is altering a VIN tag or moving a VIN tag from one car body to another. If it was illegal to go from 4 doors to 2 then it probably be illegal to make ANY body modifications (which is not the case).
I agree. The VIN hasn’t changed on the car. No different than these 6 door F250’s running around.
Hey John. I love your channel and all of your great videos. I want to ask you... do you think doors off of a 1974 Apollo would fit a 1968 Nova Chevy II? I'm wanting to go without a vent window just for a slight custom look. I know Apollo doors are welded on and 68 Nova are bolted on. I know interiors are different. But my unknown is... pop the pins off on the Apollo doors and use bolt on hinges to install on the 68. Am I crazy to think it will work?? Just wanted to see what you think.
Because of your videos lol... I have a 68 and 72 Nova project going. I have Nova fever!!
Hope you have time to reach back to me. Thanks.
Hey dude. Thanks! Ok. So you need to split a pair of bolt on hinges and you’ll have welded to door bolted to car hinges. Other than the door panel not matching you should be good.
I hope TH-cam pays you well. :) Great work.
You're gonna give DD Speed Shop a run for his money 😂
I think I have more novas than he has tri 5’s
Are you gonna fix this up at the end?
Honestly, it depends on views. I want to do a few cool things but I can’t sink too much money into this unless the views are there. I’m not doing TH-cam for the money but I don’t want to lose too much on it.
🥝✔️ Nova 209. Actual!
Is the windshield is it smaller or larger than a two-door?
The windshield on a 4 door is taller by about 1.5 inches.
Don't replace the quarters or roof. patch them up with random cut off sheet metal grind the welds down and let it rust. The car being rough and rusted is why its so cool!!!
I have a serious question about tire size what is the biggest 15 inch tire youve found for a fair price ? Im looking for a tire to run on my 78:Nova i want old school big wide tires we use to buy N 50s soft compound tires back in the 80s now days the sizes are different I don't want low profile i m looking for big side wall wide tires 15 inch rims
I THINK the old N50 is about a 295/50/15. I have ran them on 68-74 novas and on 2nd gen Camaros but they’re really close. They may fit better on a 75-79.
Question. How far are you going to go? I would love to see this thing totally made beautiful with paint and interior. Very entertaining and interesting to watch this metamorphosis just to prove it can be done. You are the Nova Man!
I’m not sure. It’s quite a bit of work and money. I’m gonna keep working on it though. I’d like to paint it but might not be real nice.
I'd call it "the Faux Door"
Why don't you have garage doors
Because I keep buying cars and parts.
Alabama is the same as Georgia.
love it......
It’s the “Unfoured”.
Instead of a 442 it’s a 422.
Tell the other Karen's to stop. You have The vin for the For the car and the other car Also you have video proof all good keep going love it.😅
Sculpt a gas filler door on each side and call it a 4 door custom... Thanks for the entertainment!
Lol
You know the police have enough to worry about , I doubt they would care about the vin numbers unless you bumped someone off in it
Exactly
It’s just like any other modified car. No one will care! Good work! It’s a fun project.
Just call it a two door sedan. Or a four door coupe. lol
Does the VIN even depict 2 or Four door, unless your really studying it, Maybe..
It does but when police run tag it might just say sedan.
@@Shop209 Yea, today not many even know the difference 🤣