1971 Chevrolet Nova – Bossa Nova
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Profile ID: 42708
Year: 1971
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Nova
Markets: Muscle Car, Rod & Custom
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: Joe Bretschneider
Vehicle Story
Owned by Luke Bretschneider (my brother). Car was built primarily on weekends by my father (Todd Bretschneider), Luke, myself, and some help of a few other guys around Watertown, SD. Sleeper. Finished in original color. Sandalwood and white. 355 ci 400 hp SBC built by Victory Engines in Marshall, MN - backed my Muncie 4-speed and Hurst shifter. 10-bolt posi. Heidts narrowed tubular control arms. 2”dropped spindles. Front disc brakes. In-boarded rear shocks to accommodate larger rear tires. Factory wheel tubs. 15” and 17” color matched steelies from Wheel Vintiques. Custom houndstooth seats. Radio/heater/wiper delete.
Build Sheet
Manufacturers
- 3M - Tape and paint prep
- Adam’s Polishes - Polish
- AFCO Racing Products - Radiator
- American Autowire - Wiring harness
- ARP – Automotive Racing Products - Engine bolts
- California Car Cover Co. - Car cover
- Chevrolet Performance - Engine
- Classic Industries - Misc parts
- Comp Cams - Cam
- Detroit Speed, Inc. - Heater delete plate
- Diamond Back Classic Tires - Tires
- Edelbrock - Heads, intake, carb
- Flowmaster - Exhaust
- Heidts - Suspension
- Hurst Shifters - Shifter
- MSD Performance - Ignition
- Powermaster Performance - Alternator
- PPG Industries Inc. - Paint/finish
- Sanderson Headers - Headers
- SATA by Dan-AM Co. - Spray equipment
- Summit Racing Equipment - Misc parts
- Tuff Stuff Performance - Alternator
- VP Racing Fuels - Fuel
- Wheel Vintiques - Wheels
- Wizards Products - Detail spray
