LQ4 into a 3rd Gen/1972 Nova
You've put so much work into this car and it looks incredible. I'm glad it's starting to pay off. I wonder how long before you'll get the itch to do something even more awesome. I hope not too long because I really enjoy your work.
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Thanks for the nice words Clint. I think next winter project is going to be interior redo and possibly mini-tub, so not sure how much crazy custom fab will be needed with that 
EDIT: Although once the rear wheel metal is moved and I have rims widened with wider rubber, I'll make myself a presentable 3" dual exhaust with tailpipes up and over the axle.. I guess that'll have to be your fabrication fix haha
EDIT: Although once the rear wheel metal is moved and I have rims widened with wider rubber, I'll make myself a presentable 3" dual exhaust with tailpipes up and over the axle.. I guess that'll have to be your fabrication fix haha
I just spent the last 6 hours at work going through this thread (no clock to punch in Afghanistan lol)..Holy shat this thread is full of awesomeness. I have to give you props for tackling all this stuff yourself. Once I get back, I plan on investing in a TIG rig myself and I've been trying to rationalize dropping the coin on a mill too, I got ALOT of parts drawn on paper.
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Thanks! I can say that the TIG was hands-down my best tool purchase ever. It is daunting and frustrating, but the reward of seeing the variety of stuff you can make and afterwards say "holy ****, I made that from scratch from nothing but raw stock" is pretty good feeling.. do it!!
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FroJoe,
Didn't you get the Miller Diverson 165tig? If so, has it been reliable for you? I was thinking about getting this http://www.usaweld.com/TIG-Welders-s/26.htm ANy advice on what to look for when purchasing a tig?
thanks,
Jim
Didn't you get the Miller Diverson 165tig? If so, has it been reliable for you? I was thinking about getting this http://www.usaweld.com/TIG-Welders-s/26.htm ANy advice on what to look for when purchasing a tig?
thanks,
Jim
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I actually got the Dynasty 200DX for it's compactness and namely for it to be able to auto-detect any inpt voltage, as I don't have 220V in my garage. And all the adjustable doohickies are fun too. Great machine for sure, and I would think the Diversion would be quite awesome as well.
Joe you did a hell of a job with the Nova! I like your style, you take a beating and you bounce right back! The car looks great and I am sure she will fly! Still waiting on a vid of this bad boy!!
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The crank video was the stock 6L setup that kept getting low oil pressure.. I wonder why?? Haha.. good thing I rebuilt the bottom end!
Here is a little clip of the "office space"...
Here is a little clip of the "office space"...