Funny Story:
My dad and I started our long and involved search for parts. One of the funniest moments
happened at a local junk yard. We walked into the main building and started talking to the
owner (we were already regulars). We asked about Nova/Ventura parts, and he looked us
straight in the eyes and said, "There's a rough one up on blocks that looks like it is
being parted out or scrapped." He was talking about mine.


UPDATE: August 12, 2004
The car is back at my place, so I can work on it more.

The front end is installed along with the engine and power brakes.

I have received the parts I need to repair/rebuild the column.

The interior is out and being cleaned.

I have found a source for patch panels to fix the rust around the driver's side quarter panel.

Still waiting to get it up on jack-stands to measure for the drive shaft.

A drive shaft and tires is about all it needs to be drivable.

Center Console received, but, sadly I can't use it unless I convert to Buckets.

Power Steering not installed yet -- may wait on that.

I am going to keep the column shift -- easier to get it on the road.




April 4, 2004

• The engine has been painted Chevy orange and the transmission has been painted aluminum (amazing the difference a couple cans of paint can make).
• Received my power brake unit
• Received my center console
• Front suspension is finished
• Power steering gearbox should be installed April 18

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Wish List:

• Disc Brakes
• Floor Shifter
• Center Console w/gauge package
• 455/turbo 400

• 74 gto hood with hood-scoop
• New Chrome bumpers
• Remote Starting
• Power locks
• Cruise Control
• 1971 Pontiac Dealer Tech. Bulletin 3-ring Binder