The restoration was finally completed in 2019 using many parts from Ground Up SS396.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We restored it from the ground up with Ground Up parts. Thanks to Theresa at Ground Up.”<\/p>Danny B<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
He chose to make this Nova into an SS396\/375 clone car with his best friend Alan performing a lot of the restoration work. It has an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission for effortless highway cruising, but otherwise it appears as a factory-correct example of a 1971 Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was important to Danny as it brings back memories of his sister. The pair had looked at and purchased the car together, but she passed away a short 2 years after Danny bought the Nova. He and Alan consider it family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their hard work paid off, having won their class at the 2020 World of Wheels show in Chatanooga, TN. It has also won a Best Engine award at another show. He plans to continue showing it at local events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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