1963 CHEVROLET NOVA SS CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS convertible is a frame-off restoration powered by a recently built 327ci V8 backed by a Super T-10 four-speed manual transmission. Features include power front disc brakes, power steering, a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo, an upgraded suspension, and exhaust cut-outs. Finished in black and blue pearl and equipped with a new black convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this Nova SS is available now and comes with an appraisal and a clear California title in the seller's name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior has been finished in black and blue pearl. Features include newly re-chromed bumpers, new glass, a front bumper grille guard, a polished aluminum grille, a driver-side mirror, side and rocker trim, Nova SS emblems, rear body trim, and a new black vinyl convertible top.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch chrome Wheel Vintiques 64 Series O.E. wheels is wrapped in 185/60 front and 215/60 rear Cooper radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The front bucket seats, rear bench, and door panels have been reupholstered in black vinyl. Features include new rubber door and trunk seals, a center console with a Hurst four-speed manual shifter, new black carpet, power steering, power brakes, a tilt steering column, a billet aluminum banjo steering wheel, a new black dashboard pad, and a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo with four Pioneer speakers.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 120-mph speedometer, a clock, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery are mounted in front of the driver. A 8K-rpm Mooneyes tachometer is located on the center console. A set of three Stewart Warner gauges for the oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature is located under the dashboard. With 300 miles added during current ownership, the odometer reads 600 miles, which the seller reports is the mileage on the new engine. The true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.  

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a newly built 1964 Corvette 327ci V8 engine and backed by Super T-10 four-speed manual gearbox. Engine bay features include a new wiring harness, finned aluminum valve covers, an Edelbrock high-rise aluminum intake, a 750-cfm Holley Quick Fuel Technology four-barrel carburetor, roller rockers, cast iron double-hump Corvette 202 heads, an Isky Racing Cams high-performance camshaft and lifters, a high-volume oil pump, an electronic ignition, a polished aluminum air cleaner, chrome shock tower braces, a chrome power brake booster, an aluminum radiator, an electric fan, and headers connected a MagnaFlow dual exhaust system equipped with electric cut-outs. The 11-inch hydraulic clutch has been rebuilt and reportedly shifts smoothly. A Classic Performance Products (CPP) power steering gearbox, pump, and control arms have been installed. The seller states that the wiper motor needs to be replaced.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Nova is equipped with an independent front suspension and an Eaton 10-bolt rear end with a 3.55:1 gear ratio. The suspension has been upgraded with new front coils, new shocks, rebuilt front control arms, two-inch dropped spindles, Calvert Racing CalTracs traction bars, and re-tempered leaf springs with new bushings and mounting hardware. New front disc brakes have been installed.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The doorjamb VIN tag is a replacement that has been attached with rivets; the original was factory spot-welded to the body. The cowl-mounted body trim tag under the hood has been removed and is currently attached with rivets. An appraisal will be included with the purchase of the car.