1966 Chevy Nova Restoration | Frame Repairs, Body Lines & Rust Fixes (New Year’s Eve Shop Day) - Video

We’re back in the shop working hard on the 1966 Chevy Nova restoration, even through New Year’s Eve. In this episode, Sean is dialing in the body lines, taping and straightening panels before final bodywork, while I tackle gas tank straps, frame repairs, seam sealing, and rust removal.

This Nova had heavy paint buildup, runs, and waves, so a lot of what we’re fixing isn’t bad metal—it’s correcting years of poor paintwork. You’ll see how proper blocking, taping, and panel alignment makes all the difference before filler or primer ever touches the car.

We also show:
-Gas tank strap replacement
-Frame brace repairs & plug weld prep
-Seam sealing to prevent future rust
-Cutting out and welding rusted frame sections
-Roof line straightening and lead repair
-Ongoing rocker, floor, and structural repairs
-Real-world fabrication when parts aren’t available

Over in the other bay, Mike continues serious rust repair and fabrication, building structural pieces you simply can’t buy, especially on older trucks and convertible-style cabs.

No shortcuts. No fluff. Just real classic car restoration, metal work, and shop life—working right through the holidays.

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