Tag: Chevy Nova

Carburettor

Carburettor

After lengthy testing, it seems like the average fuel consumption is about the same (13.4 mpg). However I think this is down to a combination of things: Most of my journeys are 80% city and 20% rush hour motorway, maybe more city driving than that. Given the additional temptations, my…

Car Tattoos

Car Tattoos

22 July 2011 Right, I’ve been terrible at keeping this thing up to date. However, there haven’t been many bodywork or “viewable” changes done to the car in the time since the last post. The nova has had some subtle additions though. The first thing I did was add a…

Carburettor

Carburettor

I have to admit, I’ve been pretty crap at keeping this thing up to date, however I’m writing this now as I have finally removed the stock carb and replaced it with another stock carb, though this one has a couple more barrels. It seems quite fitting that the work…

Grille Badge

Grille Badge

OK, so I know I said that I didn’t paint my grill to look like an SS! It was true at the time. But when this popped up on US eBay I couldn’t resist. It’s not in the best condition as someone during it’s life decided to paint it matt…

Pre-MOT

Pre-MOT

I actually got to drive the Nova briefly on Saturday. Just a quick shakedown round the block, due to low fuel and none of the essential road going endorsements 😉 But now I’ve really got the itch to get her on the road properly. When she’s running on choke you…