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my chevy nova
  • chevyforlife1972nova
    Posts: 13Hitchhiker
    hello all im new here

    me and my father are restoring a 1972 nova we are new to the life style and hobby

    what is the best sheet metal to buy for my car?
  • Oldcar_MechanicOldcar_Mechanic
    Posts: 1,786Platinum Member
    Are you looking for replacement panels? Patch panels? or just sheet metal to do small repair work?



    I think most of it was 20 gauge metal.



    For replacement panels, try Year One, Look in Hemmings for others that sell this.



    Ron



    Welcome to the hobby and the forum.
  • 66patrick6666patrick66
    Posts: 1,831Platinum Member
    Sherman's in Michigan is another great source.
    "The time has come", the Walrus said, "to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot,
    And whether pigs have wings..."
  • chevyforlife1972nova
    Posts: 13Hitchhiker
    thank u for all the help it needs a whole new front clip door skins, qut. anf inner rear wheel weels

    if i have a regualar 10 bolt rear 373 gears how much horse power can i put in my eng. before it breaks the rear
  • RazorPolishing
    Posts: 1Hitchhiker
    I would go with Year One, they make great body parts. and I have used them many times. And never had a complaint. And as far as the rear end. I would scrap it and find a 12 bolt for your car. There easy to find for your car if you look. You can get the 10 bolt built up good, but it will break at some point if you have any power under the hood.
  • chevyforlife1972nova
    Posts: 13Hitchhiker
    thank u and im using year one for the parts i need =)