LS3 Chevy Nova Pro-Touring Build for Autocross

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  • čas přidán 12. 04. 2021
  • This Nova has an awesome back story and is now built and ready for autocross so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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Komentáře • 316

  • @harvsimpson1550
    @harvsimpson1550 Před 3 lety +69

    Such a sad story for such a cool car. Awesome vid man

  • @exploringwithbellanoche1286

    I swear, you be having the coolest cars on this channel. You should have a few million subscribers! I’m spreading the word to friends and co-workers for your channel 👍🏿

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you! I try finding the best in the custom world always and this one is perfect imo

  • @619cisneros
    @619cisneros Před 3 lety +30

    The memories are what these cars are about. That car is strictly business. Badass!

  • @tristancadorna9115
    @tristancadorna9115 Před 3 lety +34

    A classic Nova Has the looks,Build and even history vibes

  • @strculious
    @strculious Před rokem +5

    I love seeing this old Nova again.
    I remember helping Mike's brother work on this bad boy back in the old days. Still have a scar on my knuckle helping him with it.
    Many hot NorCal summer days in this car, and I don't recall the AC ever working!
    Thanks for the stroll down memory lane!

  • @cannednolan8194
    @cannednolan8194 Před 3 lety +19

    Nice stance. Love the look of a nova. That must be his most valuable possession cause of the family history.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      Couldn’t agree more with you 👊

  • @adrianefairchild4750
    @adrianefairchild4750 Před rokem +1

    So good to see this beauty again. Mike was my brother in law. I was married to his older brother Mark. Boy, he loved working on and driving that Nova! Spent many days/nights wrenching on it with him. He taught me a lot! Great memories...thank you! RIP

  • @tl5108
    @tl5108 Před 3 lety +11

    Lots of love to this guy. Kept his head up throughout all the challenges in his life

  • @Dane_the_Pain
    @Dane_the_Pain Před 3 lety +18

    cant beat a Nova .. sexy lookin beast 🙌

  • @terryhoffman2760
    @terryhoffman2760 Před 3 lety +1

    Glad someone else has sentimental attachment to a vehicle. My son Aaron's 1997 Honda which he drove for a year sits in my driveway. Everyone thinks I am crazy for wanting to repaint it . Paint is in the gagage but age is catching up to me. My heart says yes, my body says no. And I owned a 1972 Nova which made me post this. I love doers and dreamers.

  • @juliogonzalez6370
    @juliogonzalez6370 Před 3 lety +3

    For me.... that nova is priceless because of the sentimental value... that car has SOUL 👍🏾😎👍🏾

  • @Redmon05
    @Redmon05 Před 3 lety +8

    Wow, what a story. Nice family ride.

  • @nickbruni8041
    @nickbruni8041 Před 3 lety +12

    Killer Novacoach Man ! Way to go keepin it in the family ! I’m sure Your Mom , Dad and Bro would be happy that Your still enjoying it! 🤙🏼🍻

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome Před 3 lety +9

    Great coverage! I like that you don't only cover supreme high end expensive builds.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      We try showing the whole spectrum of custom builds

  • @impslap7620
    @impslap7620 Před 3 lety +12

    OMG. This is mechanically VERY similar to my '71. LS3 TR6060, 9-inch, TruTurn, etc. I even bought it from the second owner since '74. Very cool car. Sad story but nice to see he honors his family with this.

  • @firstlastname99
    @firstlastname99 Před 3 lety +4

    I love the way you treat the guests on your show. You are always so genuine and respectful and appreciative of every little effort they have made to create something unique. It's a joy to watch something like your videos in this time of endless virtual garbage.

  • @larrymaples4880
    @larrymaples4880 Před 3 lety +3

    Stance is perfect on this car . Awesome car and story.

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra558 Před 2 lety +2

    May your mother and brother rest in peace. Thats just awesome how many memories the three of you have in the car and youre keeping them all alive which is just beautiful. Right on man.

  • @tommyfrombama4834
    @tommyfrombama4834 Před 3 lety +6

    The exhaust note is fantastic! I have always loved the 68-72 Nova, they are great cars.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Love the sound and the whole story. And it’s a great driver car!

  • @matze4x488
    @matze4x488 Před 3 lety +1

    The best auto channel I know! American Muscle 4 life ... Greetings from Germany

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much. I love my hot rod family. Thanks for sharing, I learned so much. Nice clean daily driver and fun at the autocross.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Thank you and we love showing off this community of hotrods

  • @ConemantheBarbarian
    @ConemantheBarbarian Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome Nova. I’d love to see some footage of it dancing amongst the cones

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +3

      Me too! We’re going out with Mike and his friends soon and will shoot some cone action

  • @jewboy761
    @jewboy761 Před 3 lety +3

    Tire width looks sick..

  • @ssnova3210
    @ssnova3210 Před 3 lety +2

    Yet another fantastic video from AutotopiaLA. Such a nice Nova. Everytime I see one of these videos I wanna get out in my Nova. I'm on the way to the garage and then I remember I have a wife and 2 children and can't just jump in it and drive...

  • @rlovell383
    @rlovell383 Před 3 lety +4

    Love the real world homebuilt cars... Keep em coming!!!

  • @rudysanchez5801
    @rudysanchez5801 Před 3 lety +3

    Shaun you definitely put a smile on my face when you said no to an ls swap on the foxbody! Absolutely bad ass I currently have 2 91s

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      I love LS engines but not for our 🦊

  • @americanfamiliesfirst2790

    This is the best build car that you've had on your channel. It's a family own car. And that he built the car for his needs not for someone elses.

  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR1996 Před 3 lety +7

    This is exactly how a Nova should be 👍

  • @rooster7658
    @rooster7658 Před 3 lety +3

    Damn good looking nova

  • @dendenski7382
    @dendenski7382 Před 2 lety

    Heartbreaking story. Beautiful car. It’s definitely family after all you two have been through together.

  • @j0nkan
    @j0nkan Před 3 lety +2

    Everytime I see a Nova I want one even more.. 66-72 two door and/or wagon. Gotta start savin' for one! Maybe before 50. xD

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      I keep falling in love with these 2nd gen Nova’s. This one is just right imo

    • @trentdawg2832
      @trentdawg2832 Před 3 lety

      They are only getting rarer and more expensive, I bought mine for $1500 over 21 yrs ago. ....I'd imagine if I were to sale it I'd take no lower than 30k.......considering what I've done to it!!!

  • @larryhernandez769
    @larryhernandez769 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I own Mercedes AMG C63, and, Love the way he's car Sounds, and Hooks up . . . . Larry Hernandez

  • @orwellknew9112
    @orwellknew9112 Před 10 měsíci

    That Nova sounds like a beast.

  • @skylarembury3712
    @skylarembury3712 Před 3 lety +3

    finally some nova's

    • @lukemomodujr
      @lukemomodujr Před 3 lety +1

      Hey bro, I’m not sure if you’ve been through their channel or which gen Nova are your preference, but they cover quite a bit of 1st gen Novas👍🏿

    • @skylarembury3712
      @skylarembury3712 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lukemomodujr im just looking for the 3rd gen but ive seen the nice first and second gens. thanks

    • @lukemomodujr
      @lukemomodujr Před 3 lety

      @@skylarembury3712 oh ok. You’re welcome bro

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      We’ve shown a fair amount of 1st gen Nova’s and finally a 2nd gen!!

  • @XAPAN88
    @XAPAN88 Před 3 lety +2

    Dude I allways loved Nova’s but this one got such a good story and the fact that it’s still in the family...c’mon😍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      I love the story of this car. Sad but that he still has it and drives it hard is awesome!

    • @XAPAN88
      @XAPAN88 Před 3 lety

      Apsolutly man

  • @mg_streetkandi
    @mg_streetkandi Před 3 lety +2

    Good story..glad to see after all the losses that he chose to keep the car around..good review!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Tough story but love that he built the car he wanted from this

    • @mg_streetkandi
      @mg_streetkandi Před 3 lety

      @@AutotopiaLA indeed..Good Review..Much Respect..🏁👍

  • @seanscott7120
    @seanscott7120 Před 3 lety +2

    This is how I like cars, purpose built and driven hard.

  • @supersport57
    @supersport57 Před 2 lety

    Great car, one great chevrolets, they don't make cars like this anymore. Great job & family

  • @01surge24
    @01surge24 Před 3 lety +1

    My first car...1970 Nova..I was making $2.10 an hour at a part time job..I made $25 dollar installments until it was paid off..in 1980 I paid $500...man I beat that car...dragged race any thing any time..one of my favorite cars..I miss it.👍

  • @tfjack97
    @tfjack97 Před 2 lety +1

    What a story, makes the car very special for the young man. Even with out the story it's a dam nice Nova. Even has a dam nice paint job, drive, wash repeat. Sorry to hear about his losses he went through, but maybe when he is out driving he can just think back on the past owners and get a big ol smile, the bigger the smile the faster it will probably go. Thanks for the awesome video and story.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 2 lety

      What a great car and tragic yet beautiful story. He’s such a nice guy too

  • @scootherring9314
    @scootherring9314 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the nova wouldn’t change a thing

  • @nik_karpage
    @nik_karpage Před 3 lety +3

    Great back story, family car. Killer stance and sound on this Nova

  • @OneofMyTurns
    @OneofMyTurns Před rokem

    If I lived in California I would drive this everyday!!

  • @chrischandler5914
    @chrischandler5914 Před 3 lety +1

    Killer Hot Rod, that can be driven everyday since it does not have the perfect paint job on it. Love the fact it is still in the family, a bit of a sad story with a so many great memories.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Couldn’t agree more Chris on all points here

  • @gungfuriceboy
    @gungfuriceboy Před 3 lety

    'Rough' ....'Family'...passing AWAY...so 'Early'! My Condolences Indeed! Great Job On the '72!...Not 'Overdone'! My 'Style'! ...FUNCTION...'Tight'!...Horsepower Not Super CRAZY! 'Street' Set UP.....FUN!...I have a '71...in Resto...i'm putting..Aftermarket AC in mine though.....lol.....Cheers From Canada!..

  • @Twashington215
    @Twashington215 Před 3 lety +6

    Sweet beast!!!

  • @funguy7979
    @funguy7979 Před 2 lety +1

    Man I love the simplicity of this build. A fun street Nova.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 2 lety +1

      It’s so cool. And I love that he drives it and runs in auto x

    • @funguy7979
      @funguy7979 Před rokem

      ​@@AutotopiaLAanymore info on this car? I know it's a year later. Just love this video and how the car looks and drives. Wonder what gears he has.

  • @thehawk05
    @thehawk05 Před 3 lety +2

    What an awesome build. Perfect stance, sounds killer, goes,turns and stops superbly well I’m sure. Condolences for all the loss you’ve experienced but no doubt they’d be proud that you have the car and with what you’ve done with it. 🙏🏼

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 Před 3 lety

    My wife and I had a 1971 Nova ... miss that beast ..

  • @wyatturner6934
    @wyatturner6934 Před 2 lety +1

    Most underrated Chevy muscle car. My dads had 4 of this body style oldest was a 69.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 2 lety

      No one seems to do these and I love em!

  • @johnmargaritis9549
    @johnmargaritis9549 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice nova nice stance good job .

  • @littlebrowndude3460
    @littlebrowndude3460 Před 3 lety +4

    That looks AMAZING

  • @marcusthomas6655
    @marcusthomas6655 Před 3 lety +4

    I love all the builds you show.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! We try showing the best of all types of custom builds

    • @marcusthomas6655
      @marcusthomas6655 Před 3 lety

      @@AutotopiaLA I'm building my grandpa's 65 impala right now. It's slow because I'm disabled but I'll get it done. How would I get one of those key chains and sticker?

  • @fishpony1211
    @fishpony1211 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool car! Autocross doesnt get the attention it deserves. It is such a fun sport.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      It doesn’t at all. Can’t wait to go out for my first on track auto x soon with Mike and his friends

    • @fishpony1211
      @fishpony1211 Před 3 lety

      @@AutotopiaLA dude you are going to have so much fun!!! Ur going to get bit by auto x bug. Its addicting. FILM IT!

  • @xr8rick
    @xr8rick Před 3 lety +2

    Sad story behind it...to have lost all his family, but the car is awesome. Thanks for sharing, mate.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad he still has this car for the family memories

  • @Billy_727
    @Billy_727 Před rokem

    Awesome story , awesome car. Hope this dude has family he can pass it down to. Keep these wheels rollin forever

  • @Freebird67
    @Freebird67 Před 3 lety +1

    Great story real hot rod thanks guys

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Agreed all the way here. And what a perfectly set up to drive Nova!

  • @classiccorvettesmusclecars5846

    Luv the LS powered classics!

  • @jamesleathers5488
    @jamesleathers5488 Před 2 lety

    As a former 71 Nova SS owner I love this car.

  • @benpatsy2076
    @benpatsy2076 Před 3 lety

    Probably one of the best sounding cars that I've heard for a while. It just sounds ready!

  • @chuckmiller83
    @chuckmiller83 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s one mean lookin Nova! Love that body style. My kind of build too. Great video!!

  • @duane9707
    @duane9707 Před 3 lety +4

    I'm sooo looking forward to seeing what you do with the foxbody!!

    • @jamesploof3795
      @jamesploof3795 Před 3 lety

      Me to!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      I promise it’s gonna be a pure driver car

    • @duane9707
      @duane9707 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AutotopiaLA good.
      DSE is developing chassis/ suspension for the foxbody. Not sure what I'm going to do yet as I want to keep my 89 GT convertable at "GT"
      Also looking at MM chassis.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      We’re in deep talks with DSE on our Fox

    • @duane9707
      @duane9707 Před 3 lety

      @@AutotopiaLA excellent!!!!

  • @thurbran
    @thurbran Před 3 lety +2

    Such a cool car!!!

  • @Mattmazz77
    @Mattmazz77 Před 3 lety +2

    I actually don't mind the patina kinda look. I usually hate that look but the nova pulls it off very nicely 👌😎

  • @jeffherr6282
    @jeffherr6282 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s a bad ass ride

  • @dean1627
    @dean1627 Před 2 lety

    Have the same year nova but the story behind the car with the family and how he still has it is just awesome good for him to keep the car going

  • @sharronhumphries6727
    @sharronhumphries6727 Před 3 lety +4

    Friggin love these videos, please keep them coming !!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you and we have so much more to show

  • @bravofoxable
    @bravofoxable Před 3 lety +1

    Mike, you have a big heart. And they say Nova means "no go" hahaha this thing hooks up solid. Love that stance and wheels. The battle scars are awesome. Enjoyed this very much 👍🏻

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      I loved shooting this car and Mike. Great story and killer Nova

  • @roses2150
    @roses2150 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s one bad ass Nova! Rebuilding a 70...Thanks for the inspiration! 🔥

  • @georgemcguire6776
    @georgemcguire6776 Před 3 lety

    Tragedy to triumph- unbelievable - God bless! Awesome!

  • @1valg
    @1valg Před 3 lety +3

    Love it. Great history and built to be driven!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety

      Yes and yes! Sad but great history with this one

  • @dlrautomotive788
    @dlrautomotive788 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome Nova!

  • @slmmdgg
    @slmmdgg Před 3 lety

    thats a cool lookin nova sits right

  • @chevy427ify
    @chevy427ify Před 3 lety +1

    Sweet Nova,,

  • @GlassTopRX7
    @GlassTopRX7 Před 3 lety +1

    The Camaro and Nova sub-frames are the same aside from some mounting holes. The later Camaro's got updated sub-frames, in the rear the track is narrower by 2" on the Nova vs Camaro. That's one hell of long shift throw for something he autocrosses with. My shift throw is about inch if that.

  • @sickjohnson
    @sickjohnson Před 3 lety +1

    Oh man that is such an nice car...with a incredible story.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      The story blows me away and yeah, killer Nova and he drives it hard!

  • @briankinnear7461
    @briankinnear7461 Před 3 lety

    Great car with a great story. Have always liked this Nova body style.

  • @iansharpe8420
    @iansharpe8420 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks,and power. It's perfect. Plus I love the paint not being perfect

  • @that_male_nurse8044
    @that_male_nurse8044 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks like my 70 challenger build. Love it!!

  • @jameshoberg1609
    @jameshoberg1609 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great guest and that's my kind of Nova

  • @ottokerkhofs6762
    @ottokerkhofs6762 Před 3 lety

    Damn nice Nova

  • @leeingram-cotton2175
    @leeingram-cotton2175 Před 2 lety +1

    Love seeing these cars driven

  • @zakAKAsnax
    @zakAKAsnax Před 3 lety +1

    Hell yeah more Nova's

  • @hotrodder5034
    @hotrodder5034 Před 3 lety

    Cool Nova!! Nice not having to worry about rock chips!

  • @jb2oldies69
    @jb2oldies69 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice nova 👍

  • @thecreativetake
    @thecreativetake Před 2 lety

    I love this car!

  • @cvestrand2259
    @cvestrand2259 Před 3 lety

    Yea man your going to love that foxbody I have a notch and I love it

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman4543 Před 3 lety +1

    Sweet ride ,with a great history,tks for sharing

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 Před 3 lety

    sweet ride ...

  • @internallycombusted1
    @internallycombusted1 Před 3 lety

    cool car, great story and history

  • @goneplatinumpaintlessdentr3102

    Bad ass car wow

  • @calientecafe
    @calientecafe Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful 💪🏿💯

  • @kevinmurphy9982
    @kevinmurphy9982 Před 3 lety

    Keep the tradition alive!!!

  • @rajnbull
    @rajnbull Před 3 lety +1

    friend of mine had a 71 Nova and a nice tunnel ram system. 396 not a SS but a clone. once again Shawn great video! Stay Gold (Audi 5000)

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks and sounds like your friend had a cool Nova too!

  • @pablocruise678
    @pablocruise678 Před 3 lety

    When the owner gives a HA HA... you’re doing something right!!! Love the content!!!

  • @miragedelta
    @miragedelta Před 3 lety

    A cool Nova

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před 3 lety

    Cool !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mannyllamas4119
    @mannyllamas4119 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the back story! Great 🎥

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      Sad yet beautiful story of this car

  • @jamesploof3795
    @jamesploof3795 Před 3 lety

    For real Sean, I wanna see what you build!

  • @deopersad2915
    @deopersad2915 Před 3 lety +1

    That's a cool car 👍🏻👍🏻 sorry he lost his brother 😞 I eventually want to do a tribute car for my dad that we had as a family car when growing up,

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před 3 lety +1

      Sad story about his whole family being gone now but I sure love his Nova