This Pro Street 1967 Chevrolet Nova started as a basket case that was left unfinished until the current owner took over the project. It was completed by Ron Seymour of Shelton, Washington. Although the project was started by the previous owner, Ron did all of the work you see here and really just used the previous owner’s base to start with. The completion of this project was a lifelong dream that became a reality with a little luck, a lot of hard work, and being in the right place at the right time. Ron has owned the car for about ten years, and it took roughly five of those years to complete the car while working on it in his spare time.

“It was in pieces when I bought it,” Ron explained. “I’ve replaced just about everything on this car.” The project was started by Ron’s son’s friend, and that’s who he bought it from. The young man needed some extra money, so Ron jumped on the opportunity and bought the car. He is only the third owner. “It was a pretty cool project to begin with,” Ron explained.

Ron swapped the old front suspension with a Heidts front end, and put in the 450 horsepower, 383 cubic-inch stroker engine that’s now powering it. He built the engine himself, and has it fueled by a Holley carburetor. He also installed a 700R4 transmission and a 12-bolt filled with an Eaton pdifferential and 3.55 gear. Aiding in traction is a Caltrac-supported rear suspension. “Everything is new,” he explained.

Ron wanted to make sure that he did the build right, so he didn’t mess around. He replaced everything and put together a reliable hot rod that doesn’t skimp on power. The only things on the car that aren’t new are the glass and the bumpers. Everything else has been replaced as needed. “This is something that I’ve wanted to do all my life, so when the opportunity came up, I jumped on the bandwagon and just did it.”

Although it’s been completed for about five years, as with all projects, it will always be a work in progress. “The hoses aren’t hooked up, but everything is there for the heater,” he explained. “And, I might change the wheels and tires someday, but I also like’em old school anyway.” At this point, Ron is just enjoying the fruits of his labor, anything else to come down the road will just be a little extra on top of an already awesome project.

The interior is all new as well. The door panels are stock, but everything else is custom. The look is modest and clean, but it also has a tough, classic muscle-vibe that works really well with the bright colored exterior. Everything is topped off with a nice set of additional gauges in front of the floor shifter.

We love what Ron has done with his Nova. He built it well and we always love seeing what people put together. If you want to see more cars built by you, the readers, send us a few pictures of your car showing the engine, interior, and exterior, along with all of the pertinent information, and we’ll make you internet famous. You can send your submissions to chevyhardcore@powerautomedia.com.