1963 Chevy II Nova 4-door station wagon solid project for restoration or rat rod

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Nova
Type: Wagon
Trim: Chevy II
Year: 1963
Mileage: 999999
Color: Blue
Engine size: original 6-cylinder
Number of cylinders: 6
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Blue
Vehicle Title: Clear
Location: Roopville, Georgia, United States

Description

Re-listing with NO RESERVE. You bid you buy it!!!

I have included lots of pictures and detailed description.PLEASE read it all before bidding. Any questions, please ask BEFORE bidding, I check e-mail every day.

This would be a great candidate for restoration or with little effort it could be on the road as a cool patina/rat rod.Very solid project overall.

I would estimate the car has more than 90% of its parts, with just small items missing.There is NO side trim, dash knobs missing, sunvisors, etc.Basically, you get everything you see in these photos and that is all there is and any small items needed are readily available on Ebay or aftermarket.

Drivetrain - has the original 6-cylinder and Powerglide transmission but I am sure both need rebuilding. NOT driveable as is. NO radiator or shroud is included. Engine was running long ago when purchased but smoked badly.

Suspension - Converted to 5-lug front and rearend from a 1965 Nova. Brakes all need a rebuild. The rear suspension is a custom triangulated 4-link similar to the Ridetech Airbar or Chris Alston G-bar system. I had it set up with coilover shocks but they have been removed as I was planning on going to airbags but never finished. Rear suspension is about 80% complete with the hard part finished for you. Needs a simple crossmember built and air bags or coilovers to finish. Could be easily converted back to stock leaf springs if desired.

Wheels and tires – has 13” 5-lug wheels and some very beat up dog dish hubcaps, but they look really cool to me. Tires are old but will hold air to roll onto trailer.

Interior – all seat frames are there but obviously need full restoration. Headliner bows are all there.

Floorpans – see photos. Needs front pans but the damage has not gone too far up into the toe-board nor into the frame. Pans just behind the front seat have multiple small holes. Cargo area looks very solid with only surface rust.

Roof is in very good shape with only minor surface rust.

Hood – very solid OEM 1962 hood

Quarters – driver rear has had some metal patching done, a passable job that could be finished up with not much Bondo. Some minor welding still needed to install the fabricated metal box/well shown in the photo. Passenger quarter and spare tire well is solid.

Doors – very solid, only one small patch or repair needed that I can see.

Fenders - need lower patches on both and at least one small patch on top of driver fender. Both are salvageable.

Bumpers - both there, nice original cores to be re-chromed or passable driver condition.

Tailgate – this is unfortunately the worst part condition-wise. It could be saved with a lot of patching if you can’t find a replacement. Missing window crank. Conversion to electric window is a common one using Suburban parts.

All glass looks good and usable, except windshield has some pretty major scratches. The rear quarter glasses and tailgate glass are not installed but are there and in good shape.

All wiring is gone and most weatherstripping has been removed.

Sold withBill of Sale as that is all that is required in GA, but I do have a clear title to it in a previous owner’s name.I bought it from a dealer in South GA over 10 years ago.Included is the original receipt when the car was purchased new from the dealership.

Car is located about one hour drive southwest of Atlanta, GA. You will need a trailer, car rolls easily but obviously does not drive.I may be able to deliver in southeast states,for a fee, and only if pre-paid in FULL. If you want a price for delivery just contact me through Ebay.

Payment terms: please do not bid unless you agree to these terms.Due to past payment issues I am only accepting cash. If you are not local to me then this can be done safely and easily via Walmart2Walmart transfer.Full payment must be received within 7 days of end of auction.I can hold the car for a maximum of 30 days if paid for. After that, storage fees will begin accruing and if car is not picked up within 90 days it will be considered abandoned and re-sold. I need the space so I would prefer it is picked up soon after sale.