Nova 396 Owner - London

Alex-Nova396 · Post by **Alex-Nova396** » Fri Feb 28, 14 12:55 pm

Afternoon guys and girls

I'm Alex 24 from London.

I drive a '72 Tuxedo Black Chevy Nova running a 1972 396(402)

I'm not just a Chevy man by any means, so thought I'd sign up as this seems like a good active place... and you never know I might make the switch if the right mopar comes up.

Anyway, a brief spec of the car:

'72 402 Block
750 Holley
RPM Airgap intake
Hooker competition ceramic coated headers
Aftermarket cam (although I don't know the specs. The car came with 0 history)
TH350
10 Bolt 8.5 Open rear

I've a list as long as my arm with things want done, the next being a posi unit.

I bought her back in November as an impulse buy, a bit of a ''Bananarama! it, it looks great, sounds great. If there's any problems I'll get them fixed''

I've had a few problems but nothing unfixable. She's just finished off having an extensive wiring tidy up and I also have a brand new set of wheels and tyres sitting at home ready to go on this evening.

I'll stop blabbing, here's a few pics of her as she currently stands with the Torque thrusts that are coming off to be sold.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Feb 28, 14 12:59 pm

Proper muscle car that.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Feb 28, 14 1:01 pm

Oh and welcome to the club.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Fri Feb 28, 14 1:05 pm

Welcome Alex.....

That mate is a fantastic bit of American muscle (always had a soft spot for Nova's)!

Oh, I'm also insanely jealous that you've managed to do that at 24!

Was this your first foray into American cars or have you had other stuff before?

Welcome to the MMA!

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Fri Feb 28, 14 1:30 pm

Welcome aboard sir, that's a car that's been on my bucket list for years!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Feb 28, 14 1:37 pm

Very Nice

Whereabouts in London are you?

Pete

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:06 pm

Hello and welcome Alex.
Gotta love a nova.

Looks a great car.
Has this been to GS Autos by any chance ?

Gary.

Alex-Nova396 · Post by **Alex-Nova396** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:27 pm

Thanks for the welcomes guys.

Dave81 wrote:Welcome Alex.....

That mate is a fantastic bit of American muscle (always had a soft spot for Nova's)!

Oh, I'm also insanely jealous that you've managed to do that at 24!

Was this your first foray into American cars or have you had other stuff before?

Welcome to the MMA!

Yep this is my first bit of muscle. My previous motor was a Focus ST500 with full Mountune Racing spec and before that was my first car, a '98 Clio.

Unfortunately the Focus had to go to fund the Nova which was a bit of a shame because I put so much time and effort into my Focus and I loved it. Never the less I don't regret it.

I've always wanted some form of muscle and as soon as this Nova popped up on the bay I knew that was the one. It was on my drive within 5 days of seeing he advert, so it was a bit of an impulse buy!

I was nearly swayed by a 65 Riviera just before I bought the focus, but the Riviera was a bit too 'nice' if you get what I mean?

Alex-Nova396 · Post by **Alex-Nova396** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:29 pm

Pete wrote:Very Nice

Whereabouts in London are you?

Pete

I'm in Pinner (Harrow) although I'm moving to Leighton Buzzard in July.

Alex-Nova396 · Post by **Alex-Nova396** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:30 pm

Mossy68 wrote:Hello and welcome Alex.
Gotta love a nova.

Looks a great car.
Has this been to GS Autos by any chance ?

Gary.

Cheers Mossy.

Yep that's the one!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:32 pm

Leighton Buzzard?

Tyrefryer country

Alex-Nova396 · Post by **Alex-Nova396** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:33 pm

Pete wrote:Leighton Buzzard?

Tyrefryer country

Lol, what's tyre fryer country?

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:37 pm

He's The Webmaster on this site!

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Feb 28, 14 3:44 pm

Alex-Nova396 wrote:
Mossy68 wrote:Hello and welcome Alex.
Gotta love a nova.

Looks a great car.
Has this been to GS Autos by any chance ?

Gary.
Cheers Mossy.

Yep that's the one!

Thought so.
I was there when you dropped it off !!
Didnt think there would be too many black Nova's about.
Not nice ones anyway.

Alex-Nova396 · Post by **Alex-Nova396** » Fri Feb 28, 14 4:07 pm

Mossy68 wrote:
Alex-Nova396 wrote:
Mossy68 wrote:Hello and welcome Alex.
Gotta love a nova.

Looks a great car.
Has this been to GS Autos by any chance ?

Gary.
Cheers Mossy.

Yep that's the one!
Thought so.
I was there when you dropped it off !!
Didnt think there would be too many black Nova's about.
Not nice ones anyway.

Small world!

I know of another black one (69 or 70) running a 396 in Norfolk but no other black ones.

On a different note

I'd like to make a day at the Mopar nats, Are non Mopar owners welcome to display their motors?