Found on Mecum45 photos1966 Chevrolet Nova Gasser
Specifications
- Year
- 1966
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Nova
- Trim
- Gasser
- Engine
- 468 CI V-8
- Exterior color
- Red
- Interior color
- Black
Description
468 CI V-8, 4-Speed · Lot W166 · Kissimmee 2027 - Professional altered wheelbase/straight axle Gasser-style build completed by Dave Glass of D&M Corvette Specialists - Build was inspired by the Nickey Chevrolet/Dick Harrel Nova SS - Nickey style graphics and lettering have been faithfully replicated - 454 V-8 engine bored .060 over to 468 CI - Forged steel crank and 4-bolt main caps - Aluminum rods, domed pistons - Merlin cast iron rectangular port heads - Comp Cams solid roller camshaft - Hilborn mechanical fuel injection system - Holley electric fuel pump - Milodon oil pan and 6-quart oil pan - 1967 M20 4-speed manual transmission - Narrowed 5.13-geared rear end - Vintage 2-piece blow-proof bellhousing - Replacement steel parts sourced from Dynacorn - Rear axle was moved 8 inches forward - Detroit Speed inner wheel houses that are two inches wider than stock - Rear floor pan shortened, trunk floor extended and package tray reworked - Modified roll cage - One-piece fiberglass nose with front wheel openings move four inches forward - Straight axle conversion with twin leaf springs - GM front disc brakes with single-caliper pistons and 11-inch rotors - Won first place in the Vintage Race Car class at the 2014 Chicago World of Wheels
