Well the 2010 car show season continues to fly by.  I was able to attend the Goodguys Nationals in Columbus, Ohio this July.  I had planned on attending this show last year, but a busy schedule, and the decision to attend the Nova Nationals kept that from happening.  This year I was determined to get to the show.  This is said to be the biggest show that Goodguys hosts each year.  I wanted to attend the show so I could meet with many of our current manufacturers who are locate in teh mid-west.  From that aspect, the trip was a big success.  Over the tree days of the show I was able to meet with the staff from ididit, American Autowire, Borgeson, & Trim Parts.  Classic Nova & Performance has been a dealer for these companies for many years.  I was also able to meet with several new companies and discuss their product lines.  I will be covering the details of that in the "New Parts" section of the newsletter.  I also helped staff the Church Boys Racing booth at the show.  Due to some unexpected circumstances they were left a little short handed.

We continue to prepare for the upcoming California Mini-Nats in Pleasanton, CA on Labor Day weekend.  We are sponsoring the show in conjuction with NNN & the Nor-Cal Novas group.  This is a great event for Nova enthusiasts and is definitely a "do not miss" event.

New Products/Parts for 2010

We at Classic Nova & Performance LLC are excited about the new manufacturers & the product lines that we can now offer our customers.  The following is a list of the new manufacturers and their product lines that you can watch for on our website.

Billet Specialties:  Manufacturer of a vast assortment of custom wheels, steering wheels, belt drive systems, and many billet accessories.  Over the past several years Billet Specialties has continued to establish themselves as a leader in the manufacturing of aftermarket wheels.  With a wide variety of styles, sizes, and backspacing you are sure to find what you want.

Comp Cams Performance Group:  Comp Cams has positioned itself as an industry leader in the manufacture of performance cam shafts & valve train components.  Our association with the Comp Performance Group also gives us access to TCI transmissions and compents, FAST fuel injection systems as well as other fuel management products, RHS performance blocks & cylinder heads, ZEX nitrous oxide systems & components, Quarter Master racing clutches & driveline components, Inglese carburetors, EFI, & injections systems, Powerhouse Products for all types of specialty tools.

Detroit Speed, Inc: DSE leads the way with their quality suspension products for GM muscle.  They are probably best known for their take no prisoner suspension kits & modifications for the Camaro.  They are now bringing that same attitude to the Chevelle & Nova performance market.  We are eagerly awaiting the release of their new pro-touring front clip for the 62-67 Nova.  On a personal note: I was able to spend some time talking with Kyle & Stacy, the president & vice president of DSE.  Their background as GM engineers gives them a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to performance suspension design.  Their professionalism helps make their company the industry leader that it is.  But their accessibility and enthusiasm is what you will notice when you meet them.

Ridetech: They're not just air suspension any more!!  The name change from Air Ride to Ridetech is more than just a name change.  Ridetech not only manufactures an assortment of performance air suspension components & air management systems, they are doing all types of suspension now.  From their "Strong Arm" suspension parts, to their own adjustable coilover, Ridetech is bringing it to the performance world.

Stainless Works:  The craftsmanship on their stainless steel headers can't be overlooked.  The tube fitting & TIG welding is a thing of beauty.  They also offer complete stainless steel exhaust systems, mufflers, exhaust tips, brackets, & accessories.

You can expect to see listings for these product lines showing up on our website in the near future.

Classic Nova & Peformance Shop:

We have several builds and some interesting upgrades coming up that will be posted on the website.  We hope that you will find these articles interesting & informative.  We will also be doing some R&D testing for a few of our manufacturers.  These will also be posted in the tech section of the website.  Watch for the new website to debut in September.  Another change that has been in the works for a while is that Classic Nova & Performance is not just Novas anymore.  Although our specialty will continue to be Novas, we have been branching out into other areas of the muscle car arena.  Most of our manufacturers produce parts for a broad spectrum of the performance & restoration market.  Also, our ever expanding customer base has been pushing/dragging us that way.  It seemed like a natural progression for us to also move into those areas of the market.  Don't worry, we will continue to stock a large inventory of Nova parts, and Novas will continue to be our "weapon of choice" in the car world.

Also a reminder: If you will be attending one of the shows that we will be at and you need parts, we deliver and in stock items to the show for free (pre-paid).  So if you need quarter panels, hoods, etc. give us a call & we'll make sure it gets loaded in.

Walt & the crew @ Classic Nova & Performance LLC