1970 L78 Nova NOM

[Stefano]

I don't have any pics yet but will soon.

I have known this car for a long time. It is a local car which was to have been sold out of Fencl Tufo Chevrolet (no NICB). Was a weekend warrior from day two.

The car had three owners up to a few years ago and has had a total of five to date.

It is a Fathom Blue, Black Bench, 4 speed. Appears to have the original 3.55 CBT code rear. Non original M22 and period correct CE coded L78. Correct intake and smog.

All original sheet metal car, with some minor rust repairs around the lower portion of the rear 1/4s. Original trunk and floor pans.

The car was restored/painted approx 5 years ago, from its mostly original paint.

It was a rubber floor, and no trim option as well as low option L78. Now has SS wheels.

According to the prior owners the approx. 20k miles showing is actual.

It is a very nice driver and a real L78, but has no documents or paperwork.

$45,000.00

[Stefano]

Miles showing; 19,799
VIN; 283843
Date; 03C
Body; 256279

[DarrenX33]

Here it is!
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[1969l78]

Looks nice.

[Stefano]

Thanks, there are a few nice cars out this way.

Thanks for the pic "D".

[Stefano]

This car needs a new owner!

[Salvatore]

A good car for you Rob. I know Stefano's kids will take some TastyKake http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif in trade! I will send you a couple cases. He is easy to deal with. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

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[PeteLeathersac]

"...A good car for you Rob..."

Whttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifW...my first thought too!.

And if you're still stuck on an L48, enjoy owning and documenting this one until the right deal comes along?.
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~ Pete

[Salvatore]

DITTO Pete! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Sounds like a steal to me. Wish I had some $; it would come home with me from VF!!!

Anybody wanna buy a house in Jacksonville, IL? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Stefano]

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A good car for you Rob. I know Stefano's kids will take some TastyKake http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif in trade! I will send you a couple cases. He is easy to deal with. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Rob was over checking it out yesterday. I have a deal cooking with a member and the tasty Kakes might just get it done!

Original owner died but subsequent owners are still in the area. I never ran an NICB, when I had the chance, as I didn't question the story. Anyone have access to run a VIN???

The car had 4.56 gears, lakewood vintage slapper bars and an electric fuel pump, in the trunk, when I first looked it over many moons ago.

[Mr70]

Beautiful Nova Steve.
Did it ever see Washington Il. or there abouts?

[1969l78]

Next time have some coors light in that fridge, i love that silver bullet. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Nova Jed]

Ok, who was bringing the Kakes? There are only a few on here that have total access to the Kakes! Sam better not have sold out for a BB!

[Salvatore]

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[Stefano]

As far as I know it was never garaged more than 20 miles from the selling dealership. It did make some treks to the local Drag strips.

Deal is pending receipt of the case of Tasty Kakes, which Sam promised.

I do have to give Sam and the Dutchman credit for providing me and the kids our first experience with the Kakes http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Culture and the Chevy Vette/Fest go hand in hand.

ps Mark, Congrats with the purchase of your L78 Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Salvatore]

Clean your PM box out Gume Baaaaa! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[Shankin]

Love the color. Cant beat the old bench seat four speed!

[1969l78]

You are getting a pretty cool car thats for sure. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[92646]

So I guess the word is out. If Stefano only knew how bad I wanted this car but I just never had enough money. I kept telling myself to just go see Stefano and see if we could work something out but I never have the time. I offered to pay for the car on my credit card but Stefano got real quite so I will have to finish the transaction Monday. I am not going to tell my wife till the car shows up in a truck, that is always fun. Now we need to find a car for Rob.
Mark Sheppard

[Xplantdad]

So you bought the blue Nova Stefano has?

If so...cool http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif!

Is this the car I wil get to ride in when we come out for the donut derelicts this coming summer? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[92646]

I told you I would work on having something when you come out here.
Mark Sheppard

[Xplantdad]

Cool...Congrats again!

BTW, if the wife gets angry...come spend a few days here and let her cool off http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[92646]

I am really thinking about having it dropped off at work and ask if I can store it at the bowling alley across the street. I did that with a VW bug one time when I worked for another company, I kept it for 4 years and never brought it home.
Mark Sheppard

[1969l78]

Since the car is close to me just store it here for a few years and give me the keys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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[Xplantdad]

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I am really thinking about having it dropped off at work and ask if I can store it at the bowling alley across the street. I did that with a VW bug one time when I worked for another company, I kept it for 4 years and never brought it home.
Mark Sheppard

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There is enough space there at the alley....that's for sure http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Just ask Dave if it's okay...if you can't get a hold of him...just tell Vicki he said it was okay...lol http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[bashton]

I stopped by the International Headquarters of Nickey Chicago a couple days ago on the way back from Green Bay. When they fired this baby up, my heart skipped a beat.

Congrats on purchasing a really neat car and if you ever decide to bring it back to Illinois, there will be a spot at Chevy Vettefest with your name on it!

BA

[92646]

Thank you, I am excited about getting the car. So what kind of muffler system is on the car?
Mark Sheppard

[47Hammer]

Mark, Just have the car displayed at the Chevy Vettefest http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif and have it shipped to you after , that way we can all enjoy the car too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[92646]

I am ok with that but it will be up to Stefano.
Mark Sheppard

[47Hammer]

I'll even take a boat load of pictures of it for you, and post them too. But if you want me to test drive it let me know now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969l78]

Hey I am closer and since I have already checked it out twice, I think I should take here for a spin. She is only about a 40 minute car ride from me. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[47Hammer]

Hey pal! The line starts behind me. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969l78]

But I am closer to the car!!!!!!!

[92646]

Hey Rob do you remember what muffler system is on the car?

[1969l78]

You know i cant recall, sorry Mark

[47Hammer]

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But I am closer to the car!!!!!!!

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Rob, No problem, but you buy the beer! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969l78]

Will do http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[chevelleheart]

Mark , Congrats ! looks like a great car! So your going from...... one L78 Nova to another L78 Nova !!! LOL

[92646]

The plan was to go to a small block car but that little voice in my head kept saying for a few thousand more you could get this and for a little more you could get that. Stefano worked with me in taking a part in trade towards the car and I was so close price wise, that is what I needed to have enough money to get the car. My wife gets paid back most of what I borrowed from her to buy the silver car, so hopefully she will be happy for awhile or at least till the blue car gets delivered.
Mark Sheppard

[70LS6454]

Stefano,

You come across some nice Nova's. I really this one and the other Blue one you had about 2 years back.

Ray

[1969l78]

Any idea when its being shipped Mark

[92646]

No not yet, Stefano has been pretty busy. Hopefully it will be soon.
Mark Sheppard

[Stefano]

Just a few more details. Mark has contacted the transport company.

We are more than booked up shipping cars to the Vette Fest, but if you want the car there???

As far as the exhaust. It is a Stock Style with a cross flow muffler.

ps The Case of Tasty Kakes sent from Sam have arrived! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

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[1969l78]

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Just a few more details. Mark has contacted the transport company.

We are more than booked up shipping cars to the Vette Fest, but if you want the car there???

As far as the exhaust. It is a Stock Style with a cross flow muffler.

ps The Case of Tasty Kakes sent from Sam have arrived! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Sam where are mine http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif


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[kwhizz]

ps The Case of Tasty Kakes sent from Sam have arrived!


Whoa!!!!...........Am I an Orphan or What!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

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[92646]

The car was delivered today and in typical Stefano fashion, it was much nicer than he told me over the phone. How is that for service Reliable picked the car up Saturday in Chicago and it was delivered to Huntington beach Ca. in five days.
Mark Sheppard

[Salvatore]

Well, Where are the pictures of the new ride being unloaded? Does the wife know yet? Come on, come on, come on!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Great deal Mark... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

DO a burnout at T. of O. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[1969l78]

I have seen the car, great car, but lets see some more pics

[92646]

I did not get a chance to get any pictures because I was busy getting the car in the garage before my wife got home. You know not telling my wife seemed like a good idea back then but now reality has come and it is only a 2 car garage. I will give it about a day before all hell breaks loose. I really should know better I once had a car I bought from Bill Rose delivered the day before Mother's day and that did not go well either.
Mark Sheppard

[Salvatore]

Boy Mark, Your wife can't be that bad!!! Does she know you are talking about her again? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gifI have an idea.....convince your wife and yourself to move out of Hollywood and come back east or out by Darren and I bet you give yourself about a $1000.00 a month raise on expenses and lifestyles. There are some good jobs out our way where you can make a decent living and not spend so much to live and raise a family. Only drawback is your weather and scenry is awsome out your way. But its nice here or the midwest too. Gas is $3.12 a gallon here and cheesesteaks are $6.00. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Stefano]

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The car was delivered today and in typical Stefano fashion, it was much nicer than he told me over the phone. How is that for service Reliable picked the car up Saturday in Chicago and it was delivered to Huntington beach Ca. in five days.
Mark Sheppard

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Glad to hear that you are happy. It is a very nice L78. Now you can have fun doing some research and chasing down some info.

[92646]

Stefano, I had a chance to look the car over last night while the wife was asleep. I can not thank you enough for the great car and the smooth transaction. I usually do not bother somebody about a car that was out of my price range for over a year. But there was something about this Nova that kept drawing me back to it and I am so glad it all came together like it did.
Mark Sheppard

[92646]

Sam, my wife just could not understand this L-78 fever I have had for the last couple of years. To be honest she is right and I should accept the 2 Toyotas in the garage and 3 great kids but I have always had at least 1 old car to tinker with. She will be upset for a couple of days then she will go on to something else and everything will go back to normal. No question you guys have the life back east but I can not handle the cold weather anymore. We have pretty mild seasons down here and I have grown used to it. Hopefully the Nova will learn to like it too.
Mark Sheppard

[1969l78]

Thta car just needs to be driven http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Sam, my wife just could not understand this L-78 fever I have had for the last couple of years. To be honest she is right and I should accept the 2 Toyotas in the garage and 3 great kids but I have always had at least 1 old car to tinker with. She will be upset for a couple of days then she will go on to something else and everything will go back to normal. No question you guys have the life back east but I can not handle the cold weather anymore. We have pretty mild seasons down here and I have grown used to it. Hopefully the Nova will learn to like it too.
Mark Sheppard

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Mark........You should have "Trained" her correctly from day one.............Kinda "Tough" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif at this point.......LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Sam, my wife just could not understand this L-78 fever I have had for the last couple of years. To be honest she is right and I should accept the 2 Toyotas in the garage and 3 great kids but I have always had at least 1 old car to tinker with. She will be upset for a couple of days then she will go on to something else and everything will go back to normal. No question you guys have the life back east but I can not handle the cold weather anymore. We have pretty mild seasons down here and I have grown used to it. Hopefully the Nova will learn to like it too.
Mark Sheppard

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Mark........You should have "Trained" her correctly from day one.............Kinda "Tough" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif at this point.......LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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Spoken by the "master"... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif He's allowed to say whatever she wants him to! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

NICE CAR Mark! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[92646]

You guys are heartless. Now you know why I enjoy my cars.
Mark Sheppard

[Salvatore]

Mark, Your bio is "manager at dealership" she had to know that you had oil for blood when she met you!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I met my wife in August of 1973 at Maple Grove Raceway. Been together ever since! There is NO question in her mind that I will never give up cars so we incorporate the 3 grandkids and any of our own kids who wants to come to a couple local shows to come. I support my wife on her hobbies and she supports me on my stuff. Plus, when I kick the bucket all this stuff is hers. If she sells all this car stuff and paper stuff I have for a dollar its a profit for her. Explain that to the little women. Better yet..... tell her to call the First Lady of Donahue, Iowa and she WILL set her straight!! She is the reigning queen of the nova/Deuce world!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[92646]

Sam and Ken, I am making my wife out to be a bad person and that is not fair to her. The last company I worked at for 18 years required a large commitment of time. The owner set this standard and he still has one of the strongest work ethics I have seen. My wife stresses that I spend quality time with the family doing activities that everybody enjoys. The cars I enjoy but everyone else has found other interests, so we compromise allot. If you saw the last two L-78 project cars I brought home over the last couple of years. You could understand her concerns.
Mark Sheppard

[Xplantdad]

That RP is a slave driver... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good that you do family stuff too Mark. There is always compromise...give and take, you know?

Now...just set your wife straight that when we come to visit...it'll be all about cars... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif (Just kidding) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[92646]

Bruce, I look forward to seeing you. Just give me a little advance notice so I can have car dialed in. Not like the last time you came by and I broke the 540 in the white car the week end before.
Mark Sheppard

[Xplantdad]

Will do Mark. We should get all the socal guys together at once! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[92646]

That is a great idea. I have probably walked past some of the people on this site at a car show and did not know who they were.
Mark Sheppard

[47Hammer]

Make sure you guys let me know so I can make it down to the OC as well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif By the way Mark, congratulations on the new ride, I'm really looking forward to seeing that bad boy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif Hey, where the heck are the pictures? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Let's get with the program! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

We'll get Bart and Mark (Latebrake), Dave L., Dana, and you (Mark). Who else lives in the area? (We could always force Charley to come down, too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

[427freak]

I am in. Mark works about 3 mins from my house. BBQ in my backyard and have all of the cars in the cul de sac? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

Sounds cool to me! I know where Mark works http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif and I've been to your house. That makes it easy...plus Dave L isn't too far away either!

We are thinking about the beginning of July? Will you guys be around?

[Xplantdad]

Bart...and Mark #2...are you in? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[92646]

I am in.
Mark Sheppard

[47Hammer]

I'm in too, I'll see Mark (LateBrake U2)later, we are going to Bob's Big Boy tonight but I'm sure he's in as well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969l78]

Hey Mark you always need that me time, and thats what the nova is for http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[427freak]

Bring the swimtrunks, no speedo's or Ford's.

[Xplantdad]

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Bring the swimtrunks, no speedo's or Ford's.

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LOL...don't worry http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif