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1966 Chevy Nova Build - Project Getaway

When You Spend The Majority Of Your Professional Time On Two Wheels, It's Nice To Be Able To Get Away With Four

By Dan Ryder, Photography by Bob Carroll, Dan Ryder, Eddie Krawiec
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Once the drivetrain was removed, Eddie and Bobby unbolted the subframe from the deuce and rolled it away from the cockpit. The old unit will be replaced with a Chassisworks Direct-Fit g-Machine subframe, which is a total bolt-in unit.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Once the drivetrain was removed, Eddie and Bobby unbolted the subframe from the deuce and
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Getaway was then put back up on the lift to remove the 10-bolt rear, fuel tank, and brake lines.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Getaway was then put back up on the lift to remove the 10-bolt rear, fuel tank, and brake
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Eddie proceeded by stripping the interior of its gauges and all creature comforts.
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    After completely stripping the Nova, it was mounted to the rotisserie in order to be blasted with some baking soda. Did that sound right?
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    After completely stripping the Nova, it was mounted to the rotisserie in order to be blast
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Once mounted to the rotisserie, the Nova was transported to Raceway Park (where else?), where there's plenty of space for the unibody to be taken down to its birthday suit (bare metal).
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Once mounted to the rotisserie, the Nova was transported to Raceway Park (where else?), wh
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Eddie called upon Beau Gurlavich of The Blast in Trenton, N.J., to perform the blasting duties.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Eddie called upon Beau Gurlavich of The Blast in Trenton, N.J., to perform the blasting du
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Not only is baking soda environmentally safe, it's also less abrasive than most media, allowing the metal to retain its current form without any harmful distortion or pitting.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Not only is baking soda environmentally safe, it's also less abrasive than most media, all
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    The Blast has a mobile rig that can come to you-how's that for convenience?
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    It was like Christmas morning at Carroll's Rod and Racecraft when the Chris Alston's Chassisworks components arrived. All the pieces were neatly packaged in a more than secure fashion.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    It was like Christmas morning at Carroll's Rod and Racecraft when the Chris Alston's Chass
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Each box is properly labeled, indicating the part numbers as well as a brief description of the part. The majority of orders are shipped by Chassisworks within 24 hours to get you going on your project rather than sitting around and waiting.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Each box is properly labeled, indicating the part numbers as well as a brief description o
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Showcasing a couple of the components to be installed is the Chassisworks g-Machine power rack-and-pinion, along with the g-Machine A-arms. The g-Machine rack provides responsiveness and excellent feedback to the driver. The rack body, control servo, and hard lines are all constructed of steel to improve durability and performance.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    Showcasing a couple of the components to be installed is the Chassisworks g-Machine power
  • 1966 Chevy Nova Build
    The g-Machine A-arms feature a large-diameter tubular cross-brace design and TIG-welded mild steel contruction. They allow the use of both the VariShock coilover or ShockWave air suspension.
    1966 Chevy Nova Build
    The g-Machine A-arms feature a large-diameter tubular cross-brace design and TIG-welded mi
By Dan Ryder
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