Nova pictures/Motor swap pics (12 pictures)

Ok guys. I posted this in the street racing forum but I figured I would post it here as well. Here are some pictures of my car along with some pictures of the 454 that we just swaped into it:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/119468582897_18_full.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/119468000_0445.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/119468000_0446.JPG
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http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/119468000_0448.JPG

Now some motor pics: Before, during, and after the works done.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/119468582897_24.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/119468582897_28.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/119468582897_37_full.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/119468000_0427.JPG

Big block finally in. Still has a bit of a sleeper look resting under the stock hood:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/119468000_0442.JPG
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http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/119468000_0444.JPG

Nice Bro! Looks great!! I give you mad Props, lol!

did u have 2 modify anything 2 get the 454 2 fit in the nova?

Had to modify just about everything to get it to work properly.

Rob

Looks good, almost makes me want my 69 back. It was painted the opposite way as yours.

did you have to cut into the firewall?

Thanks for the reply's guys. And no, I didnt cut into th firewall but I had to beat a big ass dent in it where the distributor goes.

Ro

nice car what suspension do you have on the front.... i cant figure out what to put on my 72 sb what do you suggest for handling

Sweet car man. Just hope mine will one day look as good!