H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Dwight Southerland · 11-21-2017, 09:31 AM

Using red Loctite as Alan described is very effective.

If you are anticipating "field work", i.e. changing ring and pinions at the track, a fitted sleeve spacer makes for quick service. Sand the pinion where the large bearing fits to make it easy to remove and install the bearing on the new pinion using a brass drift and hammer. I have prepared by fitting everything in the shop and been able to change ratios in a 12 bolt at the track in 30 minutes. (Wear gloves! The pieces are awfully hot after a run.)

Nmbr1GMfan · 11-21-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Using red Loctite as Alan described is very effective.

If you are anticipating "field work", i.e. changing ring and pinions at the track, a fitted sleeve spacer makes for quick service. Sand the pinion where the large bearing fits to make it easy to remove and install the bearing on the new pinion using a brass drift and hammer. I have prepared by fitting everything in the shop and been able to change ratios in a 12 bolt at the track in 30 minutes. (Wear gloves! The pieces are awfully hot after a run.)

Thank you Dwight.

Nmbr1GMfan · 11-22-2017, 04:26 PM

Couldn't resist at least getting started, so I had the subframe blasted today. Gonna maybe squeak in a little quality car time this holiday weekend.

Nmbr1GMfan · 11-24-2017, 07:12 PM

Had to spend some time today cleaning, what a mess. We got to it though and got everything off the firewall, dash is all apart, pedals out, headliner out, wiring is gone. Started pulling the guts out of the doors too, we'll get some more done this weekend.

Nmbr1GMfan · 11-25-2017, 05:23 PM

U-joints are pressed out, ball joints are pressed out, CalTracs torn down, leaf springs torn down. Off to powdercoat.

Nmbr1GMfan · 11-26-2017, 04:45 PM

Started the day dragging more parts to the loft. Pulled the fenders apart, window trim off and started removing windows and doors.

J&S Racing · 11-26-2017, 04:55 PM

Hey Todd,
Do you have a picture of the tunnel where the shifter comes through?

I got the trans in mine this weekend and plan on cutting this week. Looking for a rough idea on how much needs to go.

Looking good!!! I regret not getting my stuff powder coated.

11-21-2017, 09:31 AM	#1
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Using red Loctite as Alan described is very effective. If you are anticipating "field work", i.e. changing ring and pinions at the track, a fitted sleeve spacer makes for quick service. Sand the pinion where the large bearing fits to make it easy to remove and install the bearing on the new pinion using a brass drift and hammer. I have prepared by fitting everything in the shop and been able to change ratios in a 12 bolt at the track in 30 minutes. (Wear gloves! The pieces are awfully hot after a run.) __________________

11-22-2017, 04:26 PM	#3
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Couldn't resist at least getting started, so I had the subframe blasted today. Gonna maybe squeak in a little quality car time this holiday weekend. __________________ Todd Greene

11-24-2017, 07:12 PM	#4
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Had to spend some time today cleaning, what a mess. We got to it though and got everything off the firewall, dash is all apart, pedals out, headliner out, wiring is gone. Started pulling the guts out of the doors too, we'll get some more done this weekend. __________________ Todd Greene

11-25-2017, 05:23 PM	#5
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. U-joints are pressed out, ball joints are pressed out, CalTracs torn down, leaf springs torn down. Off to powdercoat. __________________ Todd Greene

11-26-2017, 04:45 PM	#6
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Started the day dragging more parts to the loft. Pulled the fenders apart, window trim off and started removing windows and doors. __________________ Todd Greene

11-26-2017, 04:55 PM	#7
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283 Likes: 102 Liked 319 Times in 82 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Hey Todd, Do you have a picture of the tunnel where the shifter comes through? I got the trans in mine this weekend and plan on cutting this week. Looking for a rough idea on how much needs to go. Looking good!!! I regret not getting my stuff powder coated.