The Bill Thomas "Novel Nova"

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"Back in November when the majority of our populace was stretching turkey necks over choppin' blocks and performing the traditional ritual, Bill Thomas was doing a little chopping-block work of a different sort.  Bill's subject was a 2-door '63 Chevy II, and his "hatchet work" involved the removal of the complete nose of the little Nova; fenders, hood, suspension and all.  Since then, he has been developing a set of replacement parts which have taken the shape of what could be termed a funny-car "kit" that will enable 'most any builder to clamp on the pieces necessary to turn a docile Chevy II street wagon into a light-nosed match car with a rather eager appearance.  So with a few pics and a little tech information, here it is.  Give it a look."

Jim McFarland

Hot Rod Magazine

March 1966

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