'67 Casper Nova Part I
Andy's '67 Chevy II had been sitting for 2 years, no motor, trans, after cancer took the life of his 30 year old wife. Raising 3 kids solo, left no time or money to rebuild the car the kids call 'Casper'. Our Loctite Team hopes to make a dream ...
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Andy's '67 Chevy II had been sitting for 2 years, no motor, trans, after cancer took the life of his 30 year old wife. Raising 3 kids solo, left no time or money to rebuild the car the kids call 'Casper'. Our Loctite Team hopes to make a dream come true.
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| Threadlocker 220, Threadlocker 222, Threadlocker 243, Blue Stick Threadlocker, Red Stick Threadlocker, Thread Sealant PST 565, RTV 587 Blue Silicone Gasket Maker, Antiseize Lubricant, Klean 'N Prime, Hi-Tack Stick, 5699 Grey High Performance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker & Head Bolt and Water Jacket Sealant | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Blueprint performance short block w/383 stroker rotating assembly, Street & Strip oil pan & pickup | Summit Racing | CLICK FOR MORE |
| E-Tec Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads, E-Tec Performer RPM aluminum intake & performance gasket set | Edelbrock | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Diamond Fire spark plugs | E3 | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Billet Unilite distributor, HyFire 6 ignition box, Pro Master wires & coil | Mallory | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Custom ground roller camshaft, hydraulic roller lifters, custom pushrods, performance timing gear set, two-piece timing cover & aluminum roller rocker arms | Comp Cams | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Chromemoly head bolt kit, stainless steel 12-point intake bolt kit, 12-point accessory bolt kit, distributor & balancer kits | ARP | CLICK FOR MORE |
| High volume oil pump | Melling | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Throttle cable & engine oil dipstick | Lokar | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Aluminum valve covers, thermostat housing & heater hose nipple | Speed by Spectre | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Billet aluminum accessory drive pulley system (pulleys, pulley brackets, AC compressor, alternator, water pump, power steering pump & reservoir) | Visual Impact Performance Systems (VIPS) | CLICK FOR MORE | Electrical |
| Replacement chassis wiring harness | Summit Racing | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Gear reduction starter | Powermaster | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Blue Top 12V | Optima Battery | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Battery box | Rusty's Offroad | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Lightning battery cables, terminal ends & shrink sleeving | Accel | CLICK FOR MORE | Transmission |
| Threadlocker 263 | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| 700R4 performance automatic transmission, 2200-2400 rpm stall torque converter, transmission cooler, shifter & externally balanced flex plate | TCI | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Kick down cable, speedometer cable & transmission dip stick | Lokar | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Chromemoly torque converter bolt kit & flex plate bolt kit | ARP | CLICK FOR MORE | Exhaust |
| Threadlocker 2422 | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| 50 Series stainless steel chambered mufflers & 2½-inch U-Fit dual exhaust builder kit | Flowmaster | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Super Comp 1¾ inch long tube headers | Hooker | CLICK FOR MORE | Brakes |
| Thread Sealant 545 | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Front: 14-inch rotors with 6 piston billet aluminum calipers Rear: 14-inch rotors with 4 piston billet aluminum calipers Billet aluminum master cylinder, parking brake cable kit, front caliper flex brake lines & proportioning valve | Wilwood | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Brake line kit with fittings | Speedway Motors | CLICK FOR MORE | Interior |
| Maximum Strength Headliner Adhesive, Extend Rust Treatment (aerosol) & Extend Rust Treatment (bottle) | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| OER original equipment replacement interior rear window moldings, headliner kit, door panels & clips, kick panels, package tray, sail panels, glove box liner, sun visors & supports, molded carpet, carpet underlay, firewall insulation kit, front & rear seat covers, rear seat shelf insulation, lower seat panels, front & rear seat belts, dash pad, custom instrument panel analog gauges and wiring, armrest pad & base kit, rear view mirror & bracket, window cranks, door handles, hinge pins & bushings, door panel emblems, accelerator pedal, brake pedal pad, radio w/CD changer, front & rear speakers, smart antenna & steering wheel | Classic Industries | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Spray-on ceramic sound deadening coating | Lizard Skin | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Direct fit Nova steering column, U-joint & steering shaft | ididit | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Direct fit Nova air conditioning system with condenser, dryer, evaporator & hose kit | Vintage Air | CLICK FOR MORE | Wheels/Tires |
| Mag Series two-piece billet wheels Front: 18x8-inch Rear: 18x9-inch Valve stems & lug nuts | Billet Specialties | CLICK FOR MORE |
| g-Force TA KDW tires Front: 235/40ZR18 Rear: 255/40ZR18 | BFGoodrich | CLICK FOR MORE | Body |
| Black Weatherstrip Adhesive, Rubberized Undercoating, White Lithium Grease, Silicone Lube, QuickTape 249 & 5510 Adhesive/Sealant | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| OER original equipment full replacement floor pan, quarter panels, front floor braces, tail panel, 2" cowl induction hood & under hood insulation, weather stripping, outer door mirror, door sill plates, outer door handles, tail lamp assemblies, bumper brackets, bezel seals, headlamp adjusters, lamp lenses, hood lip molding, rubber bumper kit and bumper mounts | Classic Industries | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Chroma Premier paint system (Honda Grand Prix White, Saab Grey Stone Metallic & GM Pearl Blue) | Dupont | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Primer/sealer, Raptor tintable spray-on liner, sand paper, body filler and painting & body prep supplies | Auto Body Color & Supply | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Billet hood hinges | The Ring Brothers | CLICK FOR MORE | Cooling System |
| Direct fit module aluminum radiator, aluminum overflow can & cap with 16-inch electric fan | Be Cool | CLICK FOR MORE | Suspension |
| Copper Anti-Seize Stick | Loctite | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Pro-G front sub frame with power rack and pinion steering, polished stainless steel adjustable front control arms, spindles, adjustable front coil over shocks, chrome front springs, subframe connectors, motor mounts, cross member & front fender panel kit | Heidt's | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Adjustable 4 link rear suspension with pre-welded suspension mounting brackets, custom 9-inch rear end, 31 spline axles, adjustable rear coil over shocks with chrome springs & polished stainless steel adjustable pan hard bar | Heidt's | CLICK FOR MORE | Fuel System |
| OER original equipment replacement fuel filler neck and gasket, fuel tank, gas cap, fuel tank straps and insulator, 4 barrel fuel sending unit & hardware | Classic Industries | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Thunder Series AVS 800cfm carburetor w/electric choke, dual feed inlet with filter, fuel regulator & 180 gallon per hour mechanical fuel pump | Edelbrock | CLICK FOR MORE | Drivetrain |
| Custom performance drive shaft | Denny's Drive Shaft | CLICK FOR MORE | Lighting |
| LED tail lamp conversion kit | Dakota Digital | CLICK FOR MORE |
| H4 halogen conversion headlamps | Summit Racing | CLICK FOR MORE | Hardware |
| A complete line of custom fasteners from high tensile strength fasteners to custom stainless steel button heads plus assorted consumable shop supplies from cutoff wheels to flaps. | Industrial Depot | CLICK FOR MORE |
VOLUNTEERS
All of the PowerBlock hosts and crew are proud to be associated with the custom builders who have donated their time and expertise on Search and Restore.
The Little Shop of Horrors
Lawrenceburg, TN
This shop specializes in building sport trucks, customs and hot rods with special emphasis on detailed metal shaping, fabrication and paint. Owner Eric Saliba's work has been featured in Street Trucks, Mini Truckin' and PowerBlock Magazine. A great example of his creativity: Casper's one-of-a-kind hand formed air cleaner.
Hot Rod Transformations
Nashville, TN
Brian Finch transforms classic 60's and 70's muscle cars into Pro Touring machines that turn and stop as well as they run. This builder not only creates high tech g-machines for clients who want more than a faithful restoration, he also competes with his own '67 Mustang and ?71 Camaro winning numerous Pro Touring events.
GodSpeed Rides
Brownsberg, IN
Builder Thom Ophof, a former mechanical engineer, decided that metal shaping hot rods, custom cars and bikes was way better than office work. Nine years later with TIG in hand Tom does it all - chassis fab, custom headers, chopped tops and lead work. This shop does it all from individual components to turn key vehicles.
Brad Stark's Rod & Custom
Paducah, KY
Known for attention to detail, Brad Stark does complete car and bike builds specializing in metal work, chopped tops, louvers, paint & striping. His current projects: a '40 Willys gasser and '33 Chevy sedan street rod. Brad's 4 door to 2 door conversion of a '50 Chevy, "Tin Woody", is a Good Guys Custom of the Year winner.
Bay One Customs
Springfield, TN
Owner T.C. Penick is no stranger to the RTM Tech Center. This talented builder specializes in frame-off restorations and customs. His creativity has been featured on PowerBlock including a radical '64 El Camino with a bed mounted blown big block, a custom '34 cab-over-body Chevy truck and a supercharged '29 Ford street rod.
SERVICES
All of the PowerBlock hosts and crew are proud to be associated with the custom builders who have donated their time and expertise on Search and Restore.
Red Kap Work Wear
Nashville, TN
Red Kap, America's leading producer of work clothing since 1923, is the Official Work Shirt of the PowerBlock. Special thanks to Red Kap for equipping the Search & Restore build team work shirts that stood up to the restoration.
LifeSize Communicatons
Dallas, TX
LifeSize, the leader in video conferencing and PowerBlock have teamed up to provide two way communications in Search & Restore episodes allowing Andy Wilson and his family to check in with the build team for updates in real time 1080p high definition.
Auto Body Color & Supply
Nashville, TN
AutoBody Color & Supply's Brian Smith and team have provided the PowerBlock quality paint mixing systems, paints and body and painting supplies for years. They are a PPG Platinum distributor & Training Center for certification with 7 locations.
Advanced Plating
Nashville, TN
Advanced Plating has earned the title "world's best chrome plating service" by doing extreme quality re-plating work. Owner Steve Tracy answered the call providing his premium signature bling to the Nova's bumpers, grill, head lamps, tail lamps and trim.
Blast from the Past
Lebanon, TN
Owner Vance Gregory provided media blasting services to completely remove paint, rust and undercoating to reveal the true condition of the uni-body. Without his services, we would never have been able to see what Andy's Nova needed.
Nitro Plate
Nashville, TN
The team at Nitroplate Nashville offered their services to apply their proprietary Nitroplate Bright ceramic coating to our headers and exhaust system. It provides thermal protection up 1300 degrees, helps scavenging and looks great.
M&M Hot Rod Interiors
Holly Pond, AL
This unique upholstery shop has years of experience creating award winning interiors for everything from world class customs to daily drivers. Husband and wife team Wayne & Pamela McGriff signed on to re-build and recover the Nova?s factory seats.
MotorHead Design House
Louisville, KY
When she heard about the Casper build, auto emblem designer Andrea Carnahan-Koenig offered to create custom emblems for Andy's Nova. Since 1997, Andrea has specialized in designing and casting unique auto "jewelry" to adorn custom vehicles.
Snaproll Media
Franklin, TN
To add overhead shots of Search & Restore's hauler traveling across country, the guys at snaproll media volunteered their special helicopter production services. Their unmanned video-copters helped tell the story and capture the action from above.
Advanced Auto Glass
Nashville, TN
Finding and installing auto glass is a job best left to a specialist. Auto glass expert Mike Dante is the guy PowerBlock shows turn to when they need to replace glass in a classic vehicle. Mike's specialty is supplying and installing hard to find auto glass.
Solar Solutions
Franklin, TN
When it comes to window tinting and spray-in bed liners, the PowerBlock and Search & Restore hosts turn to the guys at Solar Solutions to provide the highest quality workmanship using 3M color stable window tint and Xtreme bed lining materials.
EPISODES
Search & Restore / 2012
'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Pt. I
'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Part II
'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Part III
'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Finale
4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part I
4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part II
4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part III
4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part Finale
'51 Hudson Hornet Pt. I
'51 Hudson Hornet Part II
'51 Hudson Hornet Part III
'51 Hudson Hornet Part Finale
'74 Challenger Part I
'74 Challenger Part II
'74 Challenger Part III
'74 Challenger Part Finale
EPISODES
Search & Restore / 2011
'67 Casper Nova Part I
'67 Casper Nova Part II
'67 Casper Nova Part III
'67 Casper Nova Finale
'94 GMC Part I
'94 GMC Part II
'94 GMC Part III
'94 GMC Finale
Jeep TJ on Steroids Part I
Jeep TJ on Steroids Part II
Jeep TJ on Steroids Part III
Jeep TJ Reveal & Trail Ride
Military Mustang Part I
Military Mustang Part II
Military Mustang Part III
Military Mustang Finale
EPISODES
Search & Restore / 2010
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EPISODES
Search & Restore / 2009
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CLIPS
Search & Restore / 2011
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