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Auction 55 Results (November 22nd - 24th 2013)
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    1972 CHEVROLET NOVA
    Lot Nbr. 474
    High Bid: $ 21,000
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    Owner Comments:
    Extraordinary labor of love, eight years in the making. Only 890 miles on total ground-up rebuild. Now looking for a new owner, someone who will appreciate quality & fastidious attention to detail. Only select industry professionals have been chosen to help create this stunning muscle car. Brilliant head turner, finished in five coats of custom Ferrari Hi-Gloss Red. Built for the track but completely street legal, ready to drive away. Engine: Powerful V-8 Chevrolet 4 bolt main. Cubic inch: 362 Horse power: 494.56 @ 6,700 RPM Torque: 414.2 lbft @ 4,800 RPM Compression ratio: 10.0-1 Bore: 4.060” Stroke: 3.500” Builder: ProMachine Testing: Dyno Motive Camcraft Performance solid roller camshaft, valve lift 650, (duration intake 252 exhaust 254) Holley HP 950 carburetor, MSD ignition Racemaster timing set, Hitachi Permanent magnet high performance starter, Milodon oil pan Transmission: Tough Custom Built Power Glide ATF Type F Hughes HP6282 transmission brake Hughes 4,000 RPM stall torque convertor B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter Custom rubber mounted aluminum fluid cooler with steel braided lines. New custom driveline, universal joints and yoke. 3R-1330 series = 52-3/4” C-C Rear Axle: Massive Ford 9” differential, super strong, Currie Enterprises, Detroit Truetrac posi traction, gear ratio 4.11 Performance 31 spline axles long 7/16” Wheel Suds Steering: Tight steering components remanufactured to original design New ball joints, control arm bushings, tie rods & drag link Custom late model power steering pump. (dual pulley) Steering gear box have been rebuilt with quick ratio gears New pressure & return hoses Steering column shifter mechanism shaved & refinished Brakes: Cobra rear disc & calipers Stock front disc & calipers 1968 Corvette master cylinder Steel braded hydraulic brake lines Stock parking brake Line lock solenoid, relay & fuse Switch left side of shifter “T” handle Chassis: Solid body/frame mounts Frame connectors Welded 8 point roll cage adds safety & stability Engine Cooling: Custom extra large dual fan shrouded aluminum radiator with dual relays Temperature control knob located on inner fender Automatic on/off system senses coolant temperature in radiator with thermostatically controlled capillary tube Dash pilot light lets driver know when cooling fans are on Stainless Steel Flex Hoses 180 Degree Coolant Thermostat Recovery Bottle Suspension: Front coil springs and rear leaf springs Competition Engineering Slide-a-link traction bars promote stability & eliminate axle hop KYB rear shocks mounted inside leaf springs for added tire clearance Solid engine mounts and polyurethane transmission mount Body: Rare find. California original sporting blue license plates Custom body work inside and out Glass smooth Ferrari red solvent based paint with clear coat Pre assembly painting during restoration Powder coated front inner fenders & radiator support New windshield, window tint, bumpers, grille, headlight bezels, moldings and side lights Interior/Electrical: Mastercraft racing seats. Crow seat belts 5 point restraint system New carpet, door panels and threshold moldings Covan’s Classic custom instrument panel with molded UV resistant housing that features carbon fiber electric gauges Warning lights: Low fuel pressure & cooling fans on Safety lock switch tucked away in ash tray will shut down or power up your electrical systems Complemented with MSD programmable shift light with side mounted digital tachometer Moroso 6 switch pack with circuit breakers mounted center dash for easy access of your electrical systems MSD Digital 9 ignition system conveniently mounted in glove box for easy access Line lock will momentarily keep front brakes engage for burn outs and while staging for a drag race. Activation switch located left side of shifter “T” handle Launch mode special instructions included Fuel: Custom trunk mounted 15 gallon aluminum fuel cell Coiled rollover vent Foam in base to prevent fuel aeration Steel braded lines Pre-pump filter Electrical fuel pump Inline main fuel filter Firewall mounted “Y” manifold feeds dual fuel pressure regulators and dual gauges for carburetor/nitrous Pre-carburetor fuel filter and fuel pressure sensor Holly 950 HP Nitrous: Competition Cheater System, feel an additional 250 horsepower with the push of a button! Requires 110 + octane R+M / 2.74 of higher specific gravity racing fuel Extra large 15 pound bottle, valve and gauge mounted in trunk Steel braded line to solenoid at carburetor single circuit Wide open throttle micro switch Low fuel pressure safety switch Tires and wheels: Drag set: Front tires 165/80 R 15 Kumo Power Star Front wheels Weld Racing Draglite 15 X 3.5 Rear tires P 275/60 R 15 BF Goodrich T/A G Force Drag Radial Rear wheels Weld Racing Draglite 15 X 8. Special thanks to: Jack Wetz: buyer, owner, designer, builder, writer, & driver Carol Wetz: special support, writer, and designer Gerald Wetz: special assistance helper, designer Arun Wurms: Talented Marketing Concierge Dr. Import: sponsor, service, special needs Reflections: Mike Miller, expert window tinting. Mike Ryan custom chassis: custom metal work, roll cage, frame connectors, sold body mounts & plumbing Competition engineering: slide-a-link traction bars Fibertech: custom upholstery Orange Coast Auto Body: custom body & paint Doctor detail: undercarriage cleaning Costa Mesa hose: custom plumbing Promachine: custom engine building Dynomotive: dynamometer engine testing Greg Antonucci: custom transmission building Drivelines Incroporated: custom drive shaft, yoke, &“U” joints Currie enterprises: custom differential, 9-inch Lee manufacturing co.: custom steering. Classic industries Summit racing Jegs high performance Covan’s Classic: instrument MSD ignition: digital 9
    Vehicle Info:
     
    Model Year:
    1972
    Make:
    CHEVROLET
    Body Style:
    2 DOOR COUPE
    Body Color:
    RED
    Interior Color:
    GRAY
    Mileage:
    900
    Engine Size:
    8
    Transmission:
    Automatic
    Registration:
    Component Ratings:
    Engine:
    excellent
    Body:
    excellent
    Chassis:
    excellent
    Coachwork:
    excellent
    Interior:
    excellent
    Electrical:
    excellent
    Transmission:
    excellent
    Paint:
    excellent
    Tires:
    excellent
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