1972 Chevy Nova What fits what?

BILLYKID

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1972 CHEVROLET NOVA

Brakes problem
1972 Chevy Nova V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 72 Nova subframe under my 1937 Hudson Terraplane, 454/400, and it has drum brakes. Can you tell me what cars and what years I can get the disc brakes and springs from, to swap over? I was told that only V/8 models had disc brakes. Is that right? Thanks in advance for your help.

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2CARPRO JACK

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72 should have front steering (all tie rods in front of control arms) Camaro/Firebird will work, they are all "F" bodies. Cant think of them name of them, but the Pontiac version of the Nova will wok as well. Google "72 GM F-bodies" and see what you can find for a list of donor cars. Once you find out, the aftermarket makes alot of drop spindles and lowering control arms to give your Hudson that nice raked look

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Saturday, September 13th, 2008 AT 8:26 AM

BILLYKID

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Thanks for the info, buddy. I'll check out available donors before starting. I may be wrong, but I was of the understanding, that a "front steer" car, meant that the steering box was in front of the cross member. I'm asking cause I DON'T know. Thanks again for your help.

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Saturday, September 13th, 2008 AT 2:51 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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Yes, the steering box and the steering linkages in front of the cross member

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Saturday, September 13th, 2008 AT 8:55 PM

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Thanks for the quick and accurate response to my question. I'll let more people know that this site exists.

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Saturday, September 13th, 2008 AT 9:12 PM

MIKEALP123

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The pontiac version of the nova was called the ventura

1972 Chevy Nova What fits what?

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