Full Custom Supercharged ‘71 Chevy Nova Gets Down | Beauty and the Beast!!
This finally happened!! Our dear friend Ken Johnson (MuscleKingz, ClassicsDaily, BoostedNova & @ken) has been building this car for quite a while and it's finally done, on the road and shredding tires! This build was done by a team of pros...Rob and his company RJFab did the bulk of the work with help from Customs by Lopez on paint & body, wiring by Week2Wicked Jason and features DSE suspension, a built supercharged LS3 and a stunning TMI interior. It's been a long time coming and was well worth the wait so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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Thanks AutotopiaLa for getting us on your channel! So many brands helped get us to this point. Hope you all enjoy!
Been a long time coming brother! Some great partners on this build
Thank you for allowing us to feature your sickkkkkk BostedNova!! Your all star team, Rob, Ricardo, Jason and many others, executed their talents perfectly 🙏 Congrats Ken, dreams do come true!! 🍻
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I’ve been trying to find some companies to help me along with my 74 nova. Do you have any companies you think that would help me by any chance?
CJ the question is what can you offer a brand ? Sales, Visibility? Also create some rendering of your ride. Go to shows and meet the brands you are looking to connect with. Gotta make it a 2 way street. Both parties need to benefit.
Man I am so stoked that Boosted finally got a spot on the best You Tube car channel out there! Thanks Ken and Sean for including me. I am honored to have a small part in the creation of Ken's vision.
Great interview and build my friend💯👊💯
Thanks to you and your incredible team! Everytime I go in the garage i SMH and think. Is this Real ? 😂. Thanks for making it down for the EP. You are so knowledgeable. I learn something new everytime I’m around you.
You and your team did killer work on this car. Your insistence on crediting them speaks volumes about your leadership. Keep that going and please pass my kudos to the team. I'll know where to go if I decide to outsource fabrication work on my Nova!
Incredibly thankful to have had a small part in this build. I’m so happy seeing Ken tear up the roads and get some miles on that beast of a nova.
Ha ha Nick you were one of the major guys to bring the Boosted Nova to the finish line. Your fabrication / metal work it’s top level. Thank you 🙏🏽
I've always been a mid to late 60's Nova guy, before the up-sweep on the rear quarters, but this is hot fire.
I’m honored to have been involved in the build of this badass car. Not only was it fun working with all my friends at RJ Fab, it was also special to do it for one of the most generous, coolest guys in the hobby, Ken Johnson. Thanks for all times you bought pizza and Subway and made phone calls late in the night and parts magically showed up the next day. Count me in on your next build!
Appreciate you putting in time on the BoostedNova. The RJ Fab team is 1st class ❤
So cool!! You guys nailed it along with everyone else involved and I’m stoked for Ken to be enjoying his ride!!
Raise people's tides - I like that quote. Been great watching this come together over the last few years. Lots of talent poured into it and the result is phenomenal. Look forward to connecting in person some time 👍
Hope to meet you at the shows. Thanks for the comment!
That intro was straight beasty.. another great one on the books
We were so stoked to be featured. This channel and crew are amazing.
Got a 71 rally! Your car is really an inspiration!! Great work of the team 👌
Appreciate it my NovaBro
The build was very well thought out. Sexy ride! ✌
Appreciate it.
Cleanest nova ive seen. Perfect driving set up.
Lots of great brands and people that helped get it here. Thank you for watching
Definitely built to drive and looks incredible
Definitely a super nova thing is done up perfectly in my opinion. Sounds and looks sick nice job.
Thank you Nick. Can’t believe it’s in my garage. Cheers 🍻
They killed it on this build! Gotta be the coolest Nova around
So much work on this nova man I wish I could have the skills these fellas got super freaking clean ride and man you punch the gas no doubt people are going to gtfo of the way lol 😂 this thing just increases Sunday church services lol
Yes sir! So many people behind this build. Years of patience. A dream come true.
I Love Chevy Chevelle‘s Camaros and other Chevys but glad to see nova’s getting there respect that they deserve!
I'm in the same boat. We wanted to be a little different. Appreciate the great words.
@@Itsjustken no problem keep up the Great Work!
Gotta love a Nova that is that well built and has a good amount of umpf at the wheels. 👍
Yes sir !
It’s such an impressive build
@@AutotopiaLA a way I can block ads? First is 2 min long then the 2nd I quit.
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Boosted Nova is perfect!! 🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations Ken! Great job on the video AutotopiaLa! 👍👍
Heck Yeah Eric! When is yours coming back home. I gotta bring the boys up to shoot it! Shes a beauty
This is so cool!!! When everyone involved is so good, you know the car is going to be over the top! The SOUND of this car is just as good as the looks - just BADASS!!! Great job as usual Shawn and congratulations Ken!!!
Appreciate the comment. Love all the stuff you guys do ! 👊🏽
Thanks bro and stoked for Ken on such a pure badass ride. He’s earned it!
Novas are my absolute favorite cars and this one is by far one of the most badass ones I’ve seen to date.
Thank you for the good words. Lots of renderings, planning, money, time, great people and brands made it possible.
Thanks so much Sean for showing these badass American car's..I love your channel
Agreed this channel is 👍🏽
Thanks! This was such a great time shooting with our friend Ken
Boss a Nova Shawn, dam a work of art. Hat's off to the crew. They got there shit together. Thanks again Shawn, what a happening. TCB
Agreed! Thanks to the guys at AutotopiaLA for shining a light on The Nova 🙏🏽
Thank you! The team Ken pulled together are some of the best in the business
Awesome vid of the BoostedNova! Ken is the man and deserves every bit of this. 💯
We are stoked to have the great partnerships. Thanks for checking it out.
That is one wicked sick 71 Nova...daaaymn!
🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you
One of the best unseen body mods on a car that’s ever been revealed.
Rob and his crew are some of the best out there imo
Novas are some of my favorite builds. This thing is perfection! I would definitely daily this.
Appreciate the good words. Stoked to own it.
@@Itsjustken Great car, love the fact you dont need rpm to compress those seat foams...but can if you want. Nice tasty interior. Id def consider some padding for those side bars up top.
Sou um fã da autopia videos de carros fantásticos é demais
That's an UFO with Hardcore Sound 🥳🤩👍💪
Rob did an incredible Job with the Exhaust, The Maggy whining and the Black Widows Barking
By far one of the best Novas on the road
Appreciate you 🤙🏽
That knife handbrake so sick 🔥
Our buds Brad and Doug DeBerti hooked us up on that. It definitely elevates the Nova 💪🏾. Thanks for checking it out.
Truly amazing attention to detail on this beautiful Nova. Incredible inspiration for us, little guys building cars in our backyards to see what is possible is an amazing blessing. Keeping the dreams alive, people. Get out there and build your dreams.
Get it man! Mine started as a dream aswell.
@Ken Johnson thanks brother 🙏. We have a 72 chevelle 62 Impala 79 trans am Y84 k code car. Sitting in our backyard that we will bring back to Making memories and dreams. Every step forward is progress, and we even made a KZhead channel to show our grandchildren how far these cars have come. One day, they will be there's.
I love the team Ken pulled together to bring this car to life. They did an amazing job
@@AutotopiaLA I truly agree. With all they have done its inspiring. Makes me dream for the wife and I projects.
@@rescuedandrestoredgarage awesome! I love when our channel inspires builds and the folks building them
Glad you guys went over all the details on the car. Great touches all over the car. Everything rocks on this car.
Rob and Shawn did a deep dive on the Nova. Im just pumped to be the driver/owner! Thanks for the good comment
@@Itsjustken They sure did. 🙌
Love that blood red interior. What a beast of a car.
Appreciate it. We went a little edgy but stoked the TMI interior came out looking nice.
You don't see many Novas and this one build is well thought out and well executed, that is one righteous ride.
Not a ton of 3rd gens built like this. Mainly Pro Street type. We wanted to go a different direction. Glad you like it and appreciate all the great comments 🙏🏽🙏🏽
That paint is DEEP
Customs By Lopez x BASF products 💪🏾
Sorry if I missed this in the video, but what’s the name of the color? I’m considering something similar for my ‘64 cutlass.
@@dennisonbrower7680 Stunning Deep Gray, Sorry mate, missed name as well go through the transcript I'm sure they mentioned it. Truly stunning paint job hay. Be sure to use BASF as it's the brand to use
Hi Dennis. We used BASF product In Anthracite metallic color.
color and sounds are magnificient. "She's alright" had me laughing
Ha ha. Super hyped on her. Appreciate your time watching!
Wicked. Indeed the best. Now, imagine a build by RJ and Steve Strope....
Well that would be NXT_LVL
Such a beautiful car glad to see it in broad light
100% agree. Thank you 🙏🏽
Sheweeee. I picked up a 69 four months ago and this is what I want it to look like. Beautiful car
Get it!! Ill be waiting for your episode!
@@Itsjustken when I saw your car. I thought, is this guy in my head because that’s the exact colors I want and stance of the car.
So glad to finally see Boosted on AutotopiaLA! Congrats Ken and kudos to the entire A team involved in the build. A great bunch of dudes for sure and it shows in the final product. Amazing car
Yeah Buddy! Did you get a glimps of the CTEK? The guys at ATLA are bad ass!
@@Itsjustken I did see some cameos and already sent the link to the gang! Great video by the best in the biz! Congrats brotha!
Beautiful car. I love the color combo. you can never go wrong with black and grey.
Hope it stands the test of time. Thanks for the good words.
@@Itsjustken - Sorry but black wheels have already become passé. I personally never liked them.
@@danmyers9372 don't be sorry. I love the black rims. Clothes and fashion become passé. Not rims lol.
Danny that’s the beauty of building a Hot Rod you can build it your way. We like the Black wheels. Good luck on building your vision 👊🏾👊🏾😎
Rob and his crew always kill it. Sweet ride
This is a True Statement!
This nova rocks period.
Thanks for the good words
Love the channel Shawn/Shaun/Sean. Keep posting this awesome content. What about the Cadillac on the shelf?!
Awesome build. The team of masters couldn't be better. I always love the regular guy builds cus I'm just a regular guy, but when you get a group of masters on one build and they work well together you can't deny the outcome .
This is true. I was fortunate to have such great people help make this dream a reality 🙏🏽
That was a great episode
Was stoked to finally make it. So many of my buds have great episodes on their rides. It felt good 😎👊🏾
AWESOMELY DONE NOVA!!!!!!😎👍
Appreciate the kind words
Love muscle in this color… 💪
100% Agreed 👊🏽
Truly a beauty and a beast!
Why dont you ever show any oldsmobiles like a 1970 442s cutlass?
Cause no one seems to build those. We’re always looking for great builds to shoot
@@AutotopiaLA i have one im putting together its almost done.. but im in Tulsa Oklahoma
I really wish u would come to Oklahoma and shoot some cars.. you would be really impressed
Miss my '72 Nova. Was my 1st car @ 15. Was my grandmother's car from new until she died in '88. My sister drove it to senior yr HS then to 2 yrs of college and banged it up. Being broke 15\16 yr old I used auto body shop classes at local HS nearby and redid the body, replaced the motor and trans along with most of interior. Friends who had left over Nova parts, local junkyards with Chevy muscle cars, and lots of own hand work got it looking decent ready for paint in gray primer and black painted hood & trunk. Motor was weak. Trans was an insanely built th350 by a friend's older brother @ Benchmark Transmissions. Chirped third d gear @ 70moh. Laid patches hitting 2 and gear. Was all transmission as motor was built cheap by a couple of hacks a speed shop recommended (never again speed shops). The setup on this '71 Nova is how I wanted mine pretty much. Just different color paints and wanted to keep most chrome. Love seeing nicely done Novas that aren't hidden basket cases with fake SS badges in every panel and all over the interiors. Same w/Chevelles. Rock what you got proudly. Stop with the SS, COPO, and YE KO garbage builds. Do people actually drive them? Take them to car shows and act like they got 1 of 69 specially built cars? With single rear leaf springs and a tach bolted to the dash, lol.
Pumping out the videos lately, I love it.
Every Tuesday & Friday! We slowed up for a bit but back on full schedule
These dudes just came to my place and shot last week. They are fast!!
Bitchin’ ride, Ken! Shawn, when I win the lottery, I’m gonna get Rob & Strope together on a build.😂🤣😂
Shawn: "I really like your car dude." 😂 we all do
Mind blowing video. Thanks as always.
Appreciate the good words.
@@Itsjustken, yessir. Stay strong.
What an awesome build! I don't think there's a single thing you could change on the car that would make it better imo. They got everything so right on this one
Appreciate the great comment. We had lots of great people behind the build. We really went from Rendering to Reality.
Awesome car, I’ve always wanted a nova. 💪
Thank you 🙏🏽 Hope you get one
This one is so good!!
Ken is loving this!!
This is 100% True :)
U guys made my day. Thank you! 🔥
Mind blowing buddy.....too good 👍👍
GREAT video Sean! BAD ASS car! Plus everyone, you, the owner, all his friends just seem so damn cool. You truly put out some great content and are a great host! Love the videos dude. That thing is so awesome. I love how you treat every car owner the exact same. Some guy that can't afford all of the top notch stuff and does it himself compared to guys that have dumped a TON of money into them. They are always going to be a work in progress. Love the channel.
Ryan. I've had the pleasure of knowing Shawn, Chris, and Paul (ATLA founders) for over 5 years and have been on multiple shoots with them. Your words ring true. They treat everyone equally and make the garage builder to the billionaire feel like Rockstars! These guys are going places!
Awesome!
Thanks my man
You have the best KZhead car channel period
What a sick car. Those rear tires are insane. I love it. Greetings
Thank you my man.
Beautiful car
Thanks for checking it out!!
Lovely build well done guy. Keep well
Appreciate the words. Shout out to Rob RJ Fab x Customs by Lopez and all involved 🙏🏽
So awesome 👍🏽👏👏💪👊🏼🤙 definitely a bad ass car , mean machine on 4 wheels bro cheers from New Zealand 🤙
Appreciate the words. We had a great team that was able to help achieve well last my dream build 💪🏾
Cool nova
Thanks for the compliment! Its much appreciated.
Good stuff you guys are super positive. Thank you for being so inspirational and by the way the car is bad a**. I'm building one myself a Nova. God bless
Right on!
Get it bud!
Another great video. That thing is a beast. I love the Nova body style.
We were glad to build a 3rd gen. We have so many great partners. Thanks for the kind words
Thank you. They definitely nailed it on this build
Beautiful ride Very clean
Thank you sir!
I’m always excited to see what vehicle AutotipaLA puts up next on the channel. I just know it’s gonna be something good
They have over 400 of the baddest Resto/Pro Touring rides on social! They are the real deal. Love the channel as well.
This build is breathe taking
Lots of great people helped make this dream come true
I see a nova and I automatically press play
Ha ha Good Man 🤘🏽
What an awesome build. It is so cool to see so many total pros come together on something like this. My only complaint: you said "shitty California roads". Are you kidding me?? If those are "shitty", what do you call this crap here in Ohio?? 😂 Joking aside, great episode, awesome car. Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate the good comments. Shawn, I and a few others were able to take a trip to Europe. The roads are well maintained their. California roads are pretty rough and I’m sure there are much rougher in the US lol. Thanks for watching
Killer build for sure. And CA has the 4th worst roads in the country…
if john wick needs another ride.. this is it!
Does anyone have his Number 😂
This would be perfect for Wick!!
One nice nova 👍👍
Thank you for the good words!
It’s such a nice build!!
Badass build!
Such a killer build!!
Awesome really enjoyed 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Im diggin the Patina on your Ranchero!
Sean gets to finally ride in a muscle car with a full harness. Safety first.
Funny how often muscle cars offer little safety but this one was thought all the way through
Masterpiece. Everyone has an opinion, here is mine plus constructive reasoning. I love the electronic dashboards... hidden away for quick tuning in a glovebox or center console, or fold out faux radio....(hint hint). But I like my real gauges in the dash. The only "tech" thing I'd want in my dash is a Gear Gauge with a sequential, or a "Shift Bar" nicely hidden in a spot that is clear to see when it does begin to illuminate.
Thanks for the feedback.
I used that stuff in my roush stage two
Sweet! What year, make model do you have?
@@Itsjustken 2004 roush mustang stage two
Badass
@@Itsjustken I just followed you on Instagram
@@jb2oldies69 Sweet! Id love to have a 67 Mustang.
Wow??? Sean what a nice Neighborhood you Have.. Being able to Ride in Cars at 200 Mph & No Karens Calling the Police Whinnning..😄
We made sure to get in... Get out! and nobody got hurt LOL
@@Itsjustken 😄✌🏾Im Messing with Sean😄
Killer Nova. I think Rob is still a little scared of it.
Ha ha I don’t think Rob is scared of it. He’s an animal behind the wheel 😂
This nova sounds amazing
She’s a loud girl 😂
@@Itsjustken that’s how I like them. With a sprinkle of crazy. 😂😂😂 it’s not fun unless she’s trying to kill you.
Awsome car!
Rob is my favorite guest on your show. The right turn that made you pee is my all time favorite.
@robrjfab and his crew are top level! I learn something new every time he speaks!
Thanks man, that was a good time!
Esse canal é top!!! Vídeos espetaculares!!! É um melhor que o outro!! Abraço 🇧🇷
Thank you! I love doing what we do
That's a beautiful beast... sheesh looks clean mean ...
Appreciate the good words. Rob Rj Fab and crew are great builders. As well as Customs By Lopez
wow es un Monster ese motor
We like it!
Love the style!
Appreciate you checking it out
GORGEOUS!!! BITCHIN'!!! Nova. Love it! Loud and faster 👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆🏆💪💪💪💪💪
Appreciate it 🎉
Nice....
Thanks PhillyDee
@@Itsjustken no doubt.....I know a masterpiece when I see one
Beautiful car. Bit of roll cage padding would be nice on the todo list
Any suggestions on which pads are great looking and safe?
@@Itsjustken not sure what’s available where you are Ken but any race car supply shop like Summit Racing etc would be a good place to start and any half decent trimmer could whip up some sleeves/covers for it. Please give it some serious thought, those roof bars will win against a human skull 10 times out of 10.
That’s a bad ass Nova
Thank you
This a very badass Nova wow
Thank you for the great comment!
This the Nova, Rogan should've paid top dollar for..
The Strope Nova is super dope! Maybe he needs another 😂
Sweet!!
👍👍👍👍
Thank you
Badass
Thanks my man!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I love it!! Dope Nova!
Thank you for the good words.
Love it!
Una tremenda joya❤
Thank you