51 Year Old Barn Find: A Beginner's Ultimate Restoration Project? | RUSTORATIONS EP7

In this captivating video, join us on a remarkable journey as we stumble upon a hidden gem - a Chevy Nova left untouched for an astounding 46 years! Prepare to be amazed as we take you through a mesmerizing walk around of this classic beauty, inspecting its condition despite the passage of time. Watch closely as we outline our detailed plan to restore this neglected Chevy Nova to its former glory. With utmost enthusiasm and dedication, we are embarking on an unforgettable restoration journey that promises to resurrect the spirit of this iconic car. Throughout this series, we will document every step involved in revitalizing this rare find, from the careful inspection of its components to the meticulous restoration process. We plan to share invaluable insights, tips, and tricks with our dedicated viewers. Witness the magic unfold before your eyes as we breathe life back into this long-standing slumbering beast. Stay tuned as we share our expertise, passion, and unyielding commitment to excellence in restoring this Chevy Nova. Join us on this thrilling adventure as we navigate through challenges, triumph over setbacks, and unlock the untold stories hidden beneath the surface. Like and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on the latest episodes of this extraordinary restoration project. Don't miss out on witnessing the revival of a Chevy Nova that has been dormant for nearly five decades. Become part of our community and share in the excitement of this exceptional journey!

Below are questions we would love to get your feedback on.

Is the car solid or are we going to have some serious issues?
Was this a good deal or did we overpay?
Do we keep it old school or do a modern build?
What drive train do we put into this sucker? Do we keep the 8.5 rear end or swap out to a 12 bolt?

00:00 Introduction of Chevy Nova muscle car barn find project
01:00 Family Road trip to retrieve muscle car barn find
01:48 Inspection of the condition of the muscle car
03:19 Paint condition of muscle car barn find body work needed
04:35 Quarter panel condition and plan for restoration
04:55 What parts can be saved; trunk pan, upper and lower tail panel
06:50 Inside inspection of muscle car barn find complete dashboard, rocker panels
07:50 What’s the plan for this restomod
11:20 Muscle car fender restoration plan
12:00 Front and rear bumper restoration plan
13:20 Doors and interior bucket seats re-upholstered, condition of windows
14:25 What will the stance be of this 1972 Chevy Nova
14:30 Shock relocation kit plan on muscle car
15:20 LS vs. LT vs. Carburettor
16:02 Modern Rack and Pinion, Power Steering & Brakes in a classic car
17:15 What kind of manual transmission will be used, 5 speed or 6 speed Reer Wheel drive
19:00 What is your opinion on our choices?
20:00 Financial overview of the car restoration project
21:00 Muscle car interior tear down
23:40 Removing of the car seats
24:00 Debrief condition of the floor pan
26:10 Transmission tunnel inspection on muscle car
29:45 Floor pan: What are we removing and what should be kept
30:15 What skills do we have to do this project
31:10 Special guests on the show to go through specific skill sets required