Here is my 1973 Nova Hatchback that I have owned for 11 years. Last year I had a major medical issues (perforated colon) that put me off of work for 2 months during the summer. As I was laying in bed adjusting to life with a colostomy bag, I was feeling sorry for myself. I though as a 35 year old father of 3 that I had somehow reached my peak and I was never going to be the same. Sitting outside my bedroom window was my neglected Nova that was in some ways the same shape as me… I stared at the nova for a week as I recovered from surgery and I decided I was done being a victim, I was going to take charge and do something! On my first post operation visit with the surgeon she suggested that I move around as much as possible I asked her if I could sand or do light work on my car, she laughed and said she didn’t think I would be able to in my condition, however as long as I don’t lift over 8 pounds. The next day I wobbled out to the car and just was able to sit in the front seat for 15 minutes before I wobbled back to bed. The next day I lasted a few minutes more. Eventually I got the car to the garage and started sanding on my old Nova. I was able to get a coat of orange over the flat black primer that had been its primary paint color for far too many years. That’s when I knew I was going to be ok, a fire had been lit inside me and now I was driven to see how far I could go. Most people who know me would say that I strive to be unique, not in a bold in your face different but definitely not your run of the mill blend into the room like everyone else kind of guy. I decided I wanted my Nova to be no different than I. I have to admit, I loved my Nova, but the big fat bumpers on the 73 were chrome only Ralf Nader would love... I always loved the 69 Camaro bumpers … So I went to a local car show and started measuring bumpers . You should have seen the owners face when I said, I’m just seeing if it’s close to the Nova's front end! What followed was a chain reaction to merging of various GM vehicles into one unique Nova. Call it a Novaro, CaNova, or my favorite CarNovore. It's one of a kind.
Well it’s been a year later and I am happy to report that the Nova and I are back on the road again. The total changes are as follows:
69 Camaro Lower Valence
69 Fender Extensions Front and Rear
69 Rear Valance
70 Nova Grill and Bezels
69 Camaro Mirrors
2012 Camaro Tail Lights (with custom sequential led tail/turn)
68 Camaro Rear Spoiler (mounted upside down)
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Chad! We're glad you and the CarNovore are doing well!