1966 Nova Build

[wayne petty]

http://www.watermanracing.com/PagesMain/=DRAG%20RACING.html

their selection of fuel pumps...

[UGLY OLDS]

Super nice work Glen....  I know it has to be done but it sure is a shame to powder coat all of that work ... I think it will hide the workmanship or worse ...Make it "Blend" in with the rest of the area ..

At least WE saw it when it was "Shiney & Pretty" ....
What are the round black things with the blue centers in photo # 8 ?? ( In the center of the middle panel)

Beautiful work ,as always .....

Bob .....

[Glen]

What are the round black things with the blue centers in photo # 8 ?? ( In the center of the middle panel)

That is two an fittings, feed and return lines from the ice water tank to the intercooler.  The blue is painters tape to keep stuff clean

[_Drewfus_]

very impressive (as always), appreciate the update, great workmanship and design, that fitting is 'king' big.

so you're not going to have even a small (relatively) fuel surge tank up front?

Cheers,

Drewfus

[rumrumm]

Once this Nova is done, I hope I get to see this car in person. Like everyone else, I have been marveling at your craftsmanship.  

[Mikej]

Once this Nova is done, I hope I get to see this car in person. Like everyone else, I have been marveling at your craftsmanship.  

I was thinking maybe a ride
Glen you are going to have to quit showing us those panels that aren't perfect.  I've enjoyed your build.

[Flipper]

How much longer 'til you make a pass?  

I'm anxious to find out how freaking fast this beast actually is.  It looks REAL FAST!

[Glen]

so you're not going to have even a small (relatively) fuel surge tank up front?

Nope....no tank is necessary.

How much longer 'til you make a pass?  

I dont know....after the motor gets here I can mount the front end, the radiator, make my headers and run the intercooling tubing.  Right now Im stuck until i get the motor.  And then the six month wait while its at the paint shop.  

I got this picture from Steve via email Friday:

[32coupe]

Here's a clip to get you motivated, enjoy

[UGLY OLDS]

Gee Glen ...After watching that video ....My question remaines the same .... :?

 Being certified to 6.0 seconds ,
what happens after your first 5 second pass   :?:  

 Do they make you take your toy & go home  :?:  

Bob .......

[kb426]

I watched that video twice. I'd like to know the details. That would take around 2500hp. to do that. What kind of powerglide could take that power?

[Glen]

I watched that video twice. I'd like to know the details. That would take around 2500hp. to do that. What kind of powerglide could take that power?

I will let Tony answer that.....I have already spoke to the guys at Hughes
and they have a powerglide that will handle it no problem....although there is not a GM part in it.  Maybe we should just call it a two speed auto.

what happens after your first 5 second pass   :?:  

 Do they make you take your toy & go home  :?:  

Bob .......

Guaranteed, I will never be in that position.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

That would take around 2500hp. to do that. What kind of powerglide could take that power?

There are a few glides built to take that horsepower.

At Hughes Performance I build the ultra high Horsepower powerglides we call the XP4 Glide. We also offer  a XP5 Glide that has a lock up clutch inside the torque converter.

We rate the XP series of transmissions at 3500 hp

In the photos below , there is an OEM size glide shaft next to the XP4 input shaft.

In the one photo is the same type of trans case you see in the Aussie car video. The coating on the aluminum case in the photo  is black powder coating.

[Glen]

Ladies and Gentlemen....try this on for size:

[34ford]

NICE