True, most GM guys with money wanted a Chevelle or Camaro SS and the Novas were not on the desirable model radar for many years. Here most of the 6 cyl or small block ones were turned into drag cars or street racer cars and lived a rough life - Inner fender wells removed, trans tunnels hacked up, heater/AC boxes, wiper motors all missing to save weight, etc.

Ford Maverick, the Chevy Monza, and Vegas make nice looking drag race cars when done up right with huge tires and little ground clearance. On the street they need big tires out back at a minimum, or they get no respect.

Dude, you might be onto something. Thanks.
Looks like little turd emoji lmfao

If it's a Cheby it gets no respect regardless!

That's a super cool Chevy and it's awesome you're restoring it in honor of your buddy. Can't offer help on the interior bits but would love to see pics when it's done!

Getting assembled slowly but surely

Can't help on details

But I've driven a couple big block powered GM a bodies.

Fast is an understatement