I watch a ton of KZread. Just found your channel tonight, don't change anything!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

5 ай бұрын

Thanks chris! Glad you found us and enjoy the content!

The fact your kids are involved is cool. The fact your wife helps is FRIGGIN AWESOME! I wish we were all as lucky.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Working on the cars and keeping my entire family involved is the best part. These cars are nothing without the memories/stories that go along with them.

Need to explain to her that once she says not to put that in the video, that you’re required by law to put it in! 😂 rule’s are rules

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Exactly! Haha it’s the law! My hand was forced lol

@karma.619

7 ай бұрын

srr we ifogoesahdtufuppyjfiy

I’m digging this project, I find this way more interesting than a perfect show quality build!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love this car because it can do or go anywhere and you don’t have a sweat it. It’s an absolute blast to drive

I too find myself saying "I'd like to meet the engineer that decided to __________, and punch him right in the mouth." That's some funny shit we can all relate to😂.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha this very reason is why i hate working on new cars lol.

Awesome Job ! You're Right it's all about the memories we make with friends and family. Building No Go's. I sure miss my '63 SS hardtop V8 swapped 4spd.

I agree bro. Do it your way. And what you can afford. Love novas. My favorite car.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you share my thought process on this build!

The kids are priceless!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! They definitely keep it interesting and fun! Building the cars and memories with them is absolutely the best part.

Your Little Ones are making memories mate, good job all round.

Gets distracted counting holes in the carpet let’s go of wrench, you’re still holding that right? Yeah. Lol love the videos

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like the videos. That’s the only problem with cheap labor with the kids haha easily distracted!

“If you’re looking to get it done you can do it” Classic ❤

Crazy siiiiiick car…….that’s what it’s all about…..Amazing job 🤩🤙

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man! This car is definitely one of my favorites to rip around.

I like the road kill hood scoop super cool

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! The hood scoop either gets love or hate and not much of anything in between. Glad you like it! I think it fits the car just right.

That's a lot of work there my friend! Good to see another Nova back on the street! Kudos to your family and friends for helping you out with the build!👍👍👍

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed that build I had a great time putting it together and an even better time ripping it around. Can’t wait to continue to improve on it and make it better

Biig big fab of this! What a great way to build a car and not have to worry too much about it 👌🏻

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you enjoy/appreciate the theme of this project! Ratty muscle cars are the best!

You have built a cool hot rod you should be proud

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan!

I thought I was the only one that used my little people for cheap labor lol great video man

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked the video. Little people for cheap labor is the best. Making memories that will last us a lifetime!

@larryalexander4833

7 ай бұрын

And before you know it they are grown and you have taught them a life long skill that will serve them the rest of their life

Absolutely nailed it with the 4/speed the ratiness is what makes it so cool 😎 you're making the world a better place with each an everyone of these iconic hotrods you put back on the road my friend. We salute you✊️ Mr, Ratty Jenko Nova hotrod builder 💯✌️👍

This dude is gonna blow up on KZread ill be there for the ride too

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate your support!

Nice ,great job bud only way to do it. Love the early 70's muscle cars.🎉

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! Glad you enjoyed it

Great build and great family wagon! Glad to see you save it! Enjoy!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Who says you can't polish a turd. Awesome job. Thanks for sharing

Love your builds. It’s for real people with a little money, lots of motivation and a little luck.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

I couldn’t have said it better myself! Thanks for following and appreciating my content. More content to come!

@joshuaemery6246

6 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for more. Thanks for the inspiration. Building a nova myself.

Hey man well done! That is a cool ride and awesome to see you progress and have friends and family involved with the project. I like your philosophy of getting stuff on the road. Im building something similar in Australia. cheers

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you appreciate the build. Good luck with your project and thanks for following along on mine!

I love the Big Foot gas pedal , I had one in my Nova and a smaller one on the dimmer switch

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

The big foot gas pedal makes this car! Haha it’s one of my favorite pieces.

Looks like a ton of fun

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

It’s an absolute blast!

Lovely wife and adorable kids helping is unheard of these days. Buy the way that car is mint compared to cars in Minnesota

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks John! I have a blast working on these cars and building them with my whole family and friends involved is the best part for me.

I thoroughly enjoyed that ride. Love the car.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! This is one of my favorite cars of all time! It’s not fast, perfect, or great at handling but man is it so much fun to rip around whenever you feel like it.

@kbsingleton

5 ай бұрын

I binged a few more episodes. Enjoy your editing and build style. 👍👍

Stumbled across this video and glad I did. Thoroughly enjoyed your build as it's in line with what I'm doing. I'm binge watching your green nova build now. Thanks for the content.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy the content!

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Anytime! I have a blast building the cars and making the videos so I’m glad you guys enjoy them

New favorite channel! I wish I had time to post content! Great job!!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate that. I have an absolute blast working on the cars and making the videos for you guys!

Keep up the good work and i will watch all your movies :)

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenny! Glad you enjoy them

Kool as heck I have had about five of those types i love the 72 models the best ❤❤❤❤❤

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

I like all of the 3rd gen body style. However ‘72 has weld on door hinges that drive me crazy. So if I had a “favorite” it would probably be ‘69-‘70. I do love this car tho

Great stuff another car saved.😊

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Christopher!

Well done, I have a 78 hatch back that I put a 4 speed behind a 454 and it's a blast. All the best.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

I bet that thing is a blast! A big block with a manual in that little fourth gen is probably a wild ride for sure! Probably roasts tires for miles!

I love this Car! it is my idea of the perfect nova

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

4 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!! Thanks dude

Gotta love a Nova! I had a 76 and a 78 but both straight 6 motors. Got over 300grand on the 78 and the rear end went. Still ran great. I paid 50$ for it at my dads friends scrap yard drove it for 3 years and junked it for 100$. So these cars have a special place in my heart.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Novas are the best blue color beater car there is. To me these cars are almost supposed to be clapped out and jenky it’s part of there roots lol.

Very interesting build! I did something similar way back when with a 62 Plymouth Sport Fury 2 door. I bought the car for $300.00 WITH a 440 4V, Cable operated 727, and a 3.91 posi. (The guy HAD to sell it NOW) I did; 6 point roll cage, welded in sub frame connectors, gutted doors, windows and quarter windows, etc... Competition valve job, minor porting, Direct Connection 2.84-4.84 Hemi Grind Cam & Lifters. some modified street headers...Weiand open plenum intake, 850 Holley carb. Still remember my first pass down Detroit Dragway with that car....

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Heck yea! Sounds like a super rad car!

My absolute dream car! 68-72 Nova. As the youngest in my family, i grew up with both of my much older brothers both having Novas. Always working on them making them better each time, going to Epping New Hampshire to race often. I was one of the happiest kids alive growing up. My second oldest brother and i were very close growing up. He taught everything and was like a second dad. Best man at my wedding, the one i called for both good and bad. He was my best friend and my childhood hero. Him and i always talked about finding me my own Nova to build. Had everything planned exactly how we would build it. But life got in the Way and as years passed, things got more and more expensive, especially here in Rhode Island. And these cars got further away from the budget i had at the time and less were popping up for sale. Then i became a single father raising my now 13 year old alone since birth and as of almost 6 years ago My brother was killed in a tragic accident. But seeing your videos is giving me some hope. You're only a couple states away and you're still finding them. Im determined to find at least a ruler some day to build the car exactly how me and my brother talked about.

If I close one eye and hold my mouth just right she looks beautiful

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha helps if you tilt your head a little bit and catch it in the right light lol

give the kid a raise. he worked his butt off!!!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Hahaha both my kids are awesome little helpers. No better cheap labor out there then them lol. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed it!

Wow, nice work on a budget build.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Trevor! Glad you like it 👍

Man your video just popped up on my feed and I subscribed I love what you’re doing with these old cars

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Florian! Glad you appreciate how we build the cars and get them back on the street. Much more to come for sure! Thanks for following along

Besides doing a budget job. I think your details are very good. You´re sealing the stuff so it dosent rust any further. Good job man! Sidenote: Involving your family is an awesome detail :)

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenny! Glad you appreciate all the details that go into putting these “budget” build back on the streets as a reliable machine. Also glad you appreciate my entire family involvement. Thanks for watching!

Great job on the Yenko stripe !

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ty!

Another great video. Love seeing the progress, results and the whole family involved. Can’t wait to see more updates and upgrades. Keep em coming

I enjoy seeing a backyard build that needs to be built not bought !

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Glenn! Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow, I just found your Chanel. I am loving what you’re doing on a budget, the cars look great. So great that you’re teaching people that you don’t need to spend a fortune on rebuilding a car to have a car to enjoy Cheers

great video, you just earned a sub. I'm from New Zealand and this is my dream, move to America get married and have my future children work with me on classic cars.

@gordocarbo

4 ай бұрын

Dont marry any american woman...nor even shack up with em. By all means dont get one pregnant. Dreams are for free but reality is youll never be able to own an old car supporting a fam out here

Love your videos 📹, nicely done content n info,glad to be a newbie subscriber. I get tired of all the Mustang n carmos, Not alot of guys doing content on classic Novas .❤ look forward to u videos n content. I learn something every videos. Not everyone knows the basic.i have grandchildren that watch these videos n learn

Solid and cool car ! Congrats for your work... Hello from France 🇫🇷

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Xavier! Glad you liked the build!

I see your buddy has a 64 Dodge 330 post sedan! So cool! My best friend had an identical one for about 15 years! Built 440, roller cam, tunnel ram, built 727 (pushbutton), 3500 stall, full cage, and 4.30s with a spool! It was wild!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

I bet that was a sweet car! Mikes is a 383 car with the push button and 3:73 gears. Almost breaks into the 13’s but really needs more gear.

Great job, I especially like the foot gas pedal...plz keep that in.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! The big foot gas pedal is the best part! Lol

Purrrrrrrr… LOVE IT! Plus now with a manual trans it’s like icing on that cake! My to be Last Nova project update, looked at one today. Does poking the frame and going through it up to one’s wrist make for enough fun? Ok if not the the entire floor had fifteen license plates, a stop sign and two one way signs screwed into it. Funny how that didn’t scare me off. The $2600.00 he wanted for it gave me one helluva good laugh tho. Told him to take a deep breath and hold it till I come back again… I have a 73 lined up for a looksie next Saturday. To say I’m highly motivated is putting it mildly, I’m looking hard but not stupid. I’ll find the right one, it’ll happen😉✌🏼Keep up the great work brother!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Yea them nova prices have gotten crazy for sure! The last few I have looked at were REALLY rough and priced pretty high. Be patient and the right one will come along. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the videos!

Very cool. It sounds amazing 🤘

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

5 ай бұрын

Haha cheap circle track mufflers for the win! That exhaust system ran me like $75 total!

Great job kiddo 👏

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

you earned my subscription..about two videos ago..Knocked it outta the park...You have no idea whats going to happen do you? That sweat equity will multiple 20X ..Thank you this build made my day..heading to the garage now....sincerely!

Very KOOL Project

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks John! This car is definitely a blast and so much fun.

Awsome job !! NOVA MY FAVORITE, well one of my favorite cars ,like the video keep them coming ,mery christmas

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard! Definitely my favorite car too. Merry Christmas!

This makes me cherish the memory of the car I miss the most. Back in 1977 when I was 21 I had a blue 1973 Nova with 34,000 miles that I absolutely loved. Wasn't fast due to a stock 307 but it was a very pretty car that got what seemed like daily comments on what a good loooking car it was even with the stock bench seat and carpet delete. The bench seat meant my girl would scoot over beside me without a console seperating us. Bought a new set of Cragar SS wheels with G60 tires in the rear and Hi-Jacker air shocks. That gave it the classic 70's rake I wanted. Man it was gorgeous! Good luck on your Nova!

Like the car, hate the scoop lol. I can appreciate the fab work you did to make it though.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Hey that’s cool i appreciate your opinion and respect. Full disclosure if the hood was not in as rough of shape as it is i would have never done it. However givin the condition of hood and the overall theme of the build i felt the hemi hood scoop inspired piece fit the project and gave me a chance to hone some skills making it. Hope you enjoy the content of my channel and thanks for watching!

RustO satin black that thing. Would look so good.

Ur son holding the wrench n pumping the brakes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅 super kool!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Only way to get ‘em into the hobby is to start them young!

The first time I saw the Jenko the stripes totally fooled me. Watching your videos have inspired me to work on my ratty 71 Chevelle

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Heck yea man! Glad I inspired your project! Also pretty happy that my stripe fooled ya! 😉

Good job to all of you!!!!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave!

The memories you are making with your little man are priceless! Well done!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan! It’s the memories I make with my family building these cars that make it all worth it!

Looking good bro! I would've patched exactly the same. My car's called "Bits & Pieces" for this reason 🤪😎💪

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Right on man! Love the name! Glad you can relate and appreciate the way I repaired this classic.

That little 327 is an awesome platform to build from.

Awesome brother!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Slow clap ensues 👏. Loving all your content and builds! It’s great how you involve the whole family. Good stuff.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt! Glad you enjoy the content! I’ve got more up my sleeve so stay tuned!

I love the whole build, but man those factory poverty caps looks good.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

Love your vision for these old cars , don’t get it perfect just get it back on the road ❤

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Glad you understand/appreciate my work! Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support!

I couldn't believe you let him handle the por 15 😂 he'll certainly remember that stuff.

Perfect video bro minimal talking lots a plain old getting it done beautiful car

Nice Nova 😎👌🏽🤙🏽

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Nova fan ❤😊

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Heck yea! Best car model out there!!

Top pin goes in from the bottom up I do believe.also I think there is a size difference in the top and bottom pins, the bottom pin goes in pointed down. I think I recall that being correct from a mechanic on You Tube. I'm enjoying your sense of humor as you work, good way to get it done ;)

Great content, I think I have watched all the nova videos, favorite thing is when your son is in the car helping you and you are under the car, that was awesome, reminded me of me at that age helping my pop.good stuff! Working on my 72 ventura right now doing body mounts, 2 bolts didn't wanna cooperate so that was awesome. You know how it is.Great channel!

Love it👍💯👊

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Badass car man 🤟

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Love the channel bro! Really love these novas!!! Keep it coming well Keep watching! It dosnt need to be perfect it just needs to function! Make something everyone wrote off run again! These cars are laying In fields barns and garages, everywhere! Find one you really like and bring it back to life! Dont wait to build your dreams! Make it run and safe and build it along till it something your proud of! And 20 years from now you can just drive something old with classic plates if they tell us you can't drive anything Because you owe money for one reason or another another they can't take your ability to get around!!!! Trust me!!! don't fall into the electric car faze!!!

Well done!!👍👍👏👏👏. Inspiration for me to keep going on mine.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Heck yea man! Get out there and get it done!

Awsome I think I'm going to build on this winter

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Do it! You will have a blast doing it! One of the most runs cars I’ve done and it was dirt cheap and is super reliable

Awesome video man. Love the car !!!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Great now Im going to the garage to rebuild this god damn engine

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Do it! Get that thing back together haha

That is awesome that your getting your son involved

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Both my kids and my wife help from time to time. Working on the cars with them is the best memories I have from these projects!

You make awesome freaking videos Dude. Loved watching the nova. Let me no on merchandise shirts & hats. Keep up the great work Buddy.

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael I really appreciate that! So glad you enjoy the content and are eager to help support us. No merchandise yet but if our little channel continues to grow hopefully in the future we can start doing some of that.

really enjoy your videos man. i like how your not super techinical and your gettingt hings done in a hurry i do the same thing and really enjoy the cars we put out of my little shop.

Not FREAKING OUT! Laughing my ass off!

100% shit box and I'm here for it my man .

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Cool Nova I enjoyed that video thank you I'm an old guy I can't put cars anymore but I got to know of a story in 1978 my buddy bought a ghetto property guy passed away everything came with the property including the kind of garage he said I could have the car I had a title 72 Nova 35o. 4 Barrel dual exhaust 10 bolt posi 342 gears bench seat rear window defroster am fm stereo 8 track rear window defroster rubber mats no carpet power windows power bench seat power steering power brakes hugger Orange yeah Factory air in the dash all the best part four door who ordered this car new must have been a guy had a family and still want to Performance what a cool car I enjoyed for 10 years every day never saw another one like it when I parted it out this guy freaked out when he saw the air was in the dash turned out the only Canadian built cars in 72 novas had vents in the dash 73 was the first year for regular in dash air thanks for the video have a great day have fun

As soon as you got the back glass in I said out loud to myself what about the two pieces of tape if you don't put those on it might fall out before it dries 😊😁 😂🤣

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha yes the tape is a must for sure lol too funny.

You did good Brother, the JENKO is pure AWESOMENESS!!!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s such a fun car thats for sure!

@Big88Country

6 ай бұрын

I know it is!! @@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

Great build!

First time on this channel, really enjoyed it!!! As a woman that wrenches with her hubby tell you wife to come out to the shop more often it's a great way to spend time together!

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I have a blast making the videos. My wife and kids do often come out to the shop to help out. You are right it is a cool way to spend time together.

I agree with you the way you are doing it

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

I’m glad you understand and appreciate the way we decided to build this car!

I love it! Beautiful job. “Don’t get a perfect….. get it running!”

Anything carburataed can't be shut off! Or Taken from you! Sounds crazy but better to have something you can trust will aways start getting you where you need to go! And looking bad ass while your doing it!

I’m stoked to see another man using his wife’s pilot to get parts lmao. Currently hauling back a 8.8 for my fox in my wife’s pilot as I watch this video 😂😂

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Hahaha that it awesome! I have had sooooo many car parts in the back of that car over the past few years lol. I now have a cheap $1000 Silverado I use to haul stuff cuz i got kicked out of the pilot haha.

Looking good 👍 BW sent me

@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

6 ай бұрын

Thanks joe!