Reviving a Forgotten Project Car - 1973 Chevy Nova - Will it Run and Drive?

I picked up a new project, a 1973 Chevy Nova four door. There isn't much good I can say about it, aside from it being cheap and mostly complete. Follow along as I take this thing in, clean it up and try to get it running and driving again without spending ANY MONEY. This is a low budget car, and will have multiple parts, so stay tuned for more progress as I transform this junker into a cool family cruiser.

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[angelbarrientos]

Thank you! Restoration of my FILs 73 Nova getting started now. Excited, but somewhat clueless as we begin.

[kotogray]

Back in the mid 80s, I traded for a '74 Nova 2 door that had a built 327, TH350 tranny and straight pipes
Boy what fun that thing was!

[nathanwood]

I love the 73 nova I drive the car daily now and it’s awesome thanks for putting time in it me and my 3 boys and my wife enjoy it a lot we put over 6000 miles on it in the last three months

[davehoneycutt]

last august i bought a 1995 caprice the body was better than fair and the in side of the car was a mess not tore up just dirty dirty it sat in a field (year and a half) all the power windows were down a little and broke just too mention a few things well all most 10 months have gone by and i have put 8000 miles on it. I got it for a song but that's were it all started. good luck you are off to a great start !

[glennhales]

I did notice the magical front grille change from damaged to looking a whole lot better, hmmm.

[billdysert]

will make a nice sleeper, i had the 1968 SS Nova with 396, ,4 speed this was back in the 70s awesome muscle cars, ,,put some turbo mufflers with dual exhaust sounds great much nicer for folks around your home lol

[larrykittell]

In 83 I bought a 73 Nova for $300. It had the 307 2 barrel with a "3 on the tree" manual transmission. It had an AM radio as its only option but it was a quick and dependable little car. Have fun with yours.

[shitbox]

I dig it, would look awesome with some black or matching body color steel wheels with hub caps. 👍🏻

[RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Looks like a good project, should be easy to turn when the time comes. Their getting harder to find. Keep us updated.

[joegutierrez]

Thanks for sharing bra Well spoken I appreciate your clearly And your description and hobbies somewhat like mine I have a Nova and I am fixing one up as well Fun aint it

[steveclark]

Thank you for the video ! Take care, stay safe and healthy there ! Still doing well here in Kansas !

[StuartOliver]

Mate I'd love this car lol in the UK we don't have these cars at affordable prices and usually they're all ready fixed up and expensive but I'm starting to look at importing something over from you guys over there as it's a dream of mine to own a old American car but for now my E34 is just fine

[davida.p.]

I love those old Novas. Even the late 70s and early 80s models were cool. What was that big leak at first start? It looked liked coolant. Good luck with it! It would be great to see it back on the road.

[jbmopar]

Oh man that thing would be an awesome sleeper.

[tonyplanck]

I had 73 2d 400sb had a 3spd standard I put a 4sd in it and sold it after 5 years

[hookyjo]

I didn't mind the 4dr Novas but just like their cousins Phoenix and Ventura, Frame issues and Omega

[brianmeattey]

Nice lil car and great vid bud godbless

[Merylstreep]

Don't worry, you'll be spending soon enough. Still it has a rough charm. Put some Flowmasters on it and you'll be golden.

[tamarawalker]

That was my first car. Green. It was way back in 78.

[larryarcher]

Pull out your primary Jets blast them with an air hose classic problem with curves that's sit count them in and then back them out