Dennis F’s 1963 Nova

Built From The Ground Up

Dennis F’s 1963 Nova

Dennis F bought this 1963 Nova back in 2000 as a project car with just a back half and cage. He was able to find this car through one of his students who had mentioned his uncle had it for sale and jumped at the opportunity.

After owning Novas since 1979, Dennis always wanted a pro streetcar, he wanted it stock on the outside and beast underneath. Over the course of the next six years, Dennis worked on the car in his spare time until he was able to finish it in 2006 as a complete pro streetcar. Dennis says;

“The first-year I finished the 1963 Nova it was one of the top 100 cars in all of New England.”

– Dennis F

Dennis’s 1963 Chevy II Nova features a 350 cubic inch Small-Block with a single 4-barrel intake manifold and ported plus polished heads by Brandywine Cylinder Head Service. Coupled to this Chevy Small-Black sits a Turbo 400 reverse pattern manual shifter built by Clancy Transmission.

Keeping true to Dennis’s original plan the car sits clean with its near-stock appearance, with only the 4-inch cowl hood, Weld Wheels wrapped in meaty tires, and side-mounted exhaust being the only giveaways to what this car is. A tire destroying, street crushing, 1963 Nova pro streetcar.

Ground Up Parts Featured In This Build

1964-1967 Nova Transmission Floor Pan Hump 3 Or 4 Speed Manual

Part #: ITW-4004
transmission hump

$69.95

You Save: 11%

1963-1965 Nova Round Bowtie Side View Mirror Kit

Part #: MIR-64K
bowtie mirror kit

$52.35

You Save: 25%

1962-1975 Nova Windshield Wiper Blade, 15 Inch

Part #: LWB-64
wiper blade

$16.95

Best Price Available

1963-1965 Nova Instrument Cluster Bezel

Part #: ICB-6365
instrument cluster bezel

$99.99

You Save: 22%

Shop our huge selection of Nova Parts!

1962-1979 Nova Parts

We want to see your Built From The Ground Up Ride!

Submit your car to be featured here!

Share this car with your friends!

Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on email
Email

More Articles From Ground Up SS396.com

arthur's 1971 nova
1971 Nova

Arthur S’s 1971 Nova

1971 Nova Pro Street – Loud But Legal This is a street driven 1971 Pro Street Nova equipped with a 622 all aluminum big block with a F2 Procharger. The

Read More »
james 1974 nova
1974 Nova

James’ 1974 Nova

James received this 1974 Nova with 68,000 original miles from his father as a graduation gift. This ’74 Nova is all original with a 350/400, 2 barrel carburetor, and a

Read More »
ron's 1972 nova
1972 Nova

Ron’s 1972 Nova

Ron bought this 1972 Nova online while overseas in Afghanistan. This ’72 Nova has a 383 stroker motor and a turbo 350 with a shift kit and a positraction rear

Read More »

Now Hiring in Florida!

Looking to get into the Automotive Industry? Here's your chance, click below to see what positions are opening soon!

Operation Status

See what we're doing at Ground Up SS396.com

Parts Catalog

Chevelle & El Camino, Camaro, & Nova
Free

We Want To See Your Car!

Submit your car to be featured today!

Follow Us On Social