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Don’t Talk To Strangers, Unless He Drives a ’67 Camaro RS/SS, of Course

August 21, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
Meeting a stranger with a passion for hot rods in common and checking out his impressive classic car collection. [More…]
How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car
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How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car

May 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Fitzee’s Fabrications guides you through replacing a rusty classic car floor pan with an aftermarket replacement panel in a third-generation (1968-74) Chevrolet Nova. [More…]
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Why 1968-74 Chevrolet Nova Is America’s Favorite Compact Classic Car

August 10, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The complete story of how this once low budget compact car has become a much sought after and collectible classic car. [More…]
1963 Chevrolet Nova V8 Sleeper Build
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1963 Chevrolet Nova V8 Sleeper Build

March 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This green 1963 Chevy Nova arrived at MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration in Eugene, Oregon as a bone stock 6 cylinder car. [More…]
Joe Rogan's New 1969 Nova ~ Metal Work and Body Design
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Joe Rogan’s New 1969 Nova: Metal Work and Body Design

January 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This 1969 Chevrolet Nova belongs to comedian, podcaster, and all-around automobile enthusiast, Joe Rogan. It was penned by Pure Vision. [More…]
1300hp Twin Turbo 1967 Chevrolet Nova Build
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1300hp Twin Turbo 1967 Chevrolet Nova Build

December 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The project was only supposed to be a low-key build, but soon ideas started flying, body panels were modified, and turbos were hung. [More…]
1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build
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1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build

December 19, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This RestoMod Nova is 16-year old Bridget Kavanaven’s first car built by Detroit Speed and Jet Hot Coatings with a 430hp E-Rod LS3 Engine. [More…]

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