1962 1963 1964 1965 Nickey Bill Thomas Chevy Nova Funny Car Gasser Hot Rod on 2040-cars
Dwight, Illinois, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Mileage: 0
Model: Nova
Exterior Color: Light Blue Metalic
Trim: 2 door hardtop
Interior Color: Blue
Drive Type: Jerico 4 speed- Ford 9"
I built this altered wheelbase Nova in 2001. It was cloned after the Bill Thomas "Novel Nova" featured in the March 1966 issue of Hot Rod and Popular Hot Rodding Magazines. I now build all the period Funny Car and Gasser components and cars for Nickey Chicago. All old school, all the time.
-I've street driven this car since I've owned it and runs, goes, and shows great.
-This car has been featured in many, many magazines, most notably in the May, 2002 Hot Rod Magazine with a 6 page feature and 17 photos by Steve Magnante.
-Hot Rod Magazine also named it in its 2002 "Top 10", their annual "Best of the best". Not many cars get that honor.
-The car has the original style Nickey/Bill Thomas tubular subframe that was sold in their respective catalogs back in the mid 60s. It is identical to the original.
-The front axle is moved forward 3" just like they were built back in the day. The rear axle is a Strange Ford 9" with 3.90 gears and a Detroit locker, moved forward 8".
-The engine is a crate 502 built by hot rod legend and NHRA haul of famer Kenny Safford. Ken blueprinted the motor to run on 93 octane pump gas. With the Kinsler electronic fuel injection, Comp Cams hydraulic roller, roller tip rockers and matched ports Ken had no problem pulling 603 Horsepower at 5,800 rpm. This makes for a very strong street motor that is very dependable and has been absolutely trouble free. The car can sit in traffic and never gets hot. You can take it to get groceries, take a trip, or go down the 1/4 mile. I've made one full pass with the car and turned a 10.99 @ 123MPH on 8-1/2" slicks. You can go down the highway at 75 with one hand on the wheel and it drives like a dream. You would never guess it has a straight axle until you look underneath. This car set the standard on how we build all the Nickey straight axle cars now.
-The car is very roomy and comfortable inside. Custom built mini bucket seats and lots of legroom. I'm 6'-2" tall and the seat can still go back more.
-For more information and the 2002 Hot Rod Magazine article just Google my name: John Tinberg
-Questions: call John 708.932.1462
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