View Full Version : got my engine back !
Tommy
11-24-2008, 03:39 AM
I picked up my L78/L89 engine yesterday. I can't wait to get it back in the 68. I didn't get any good pictures with the camera but did get a couple with the trusty cell phone....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/1122081537a2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/1122081538a2.jpg
This is what it used to look like. Lots prettier now http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif. I look at that picture now and cringe at the way I had the chain attached to the engine.. I won't be doing that anymore. I just recently started using the lift plates.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/Im000257.jpg
Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
x Baldwin Motion
11-24-2008, 03:55 AM
soooooooooo, whats that Nova body looking like now? ready for the motor? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
Tommy
11-24-2008, 04:10 AM
Yeah, good driver quality paint and nice new strong floors http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif. Got the interior sitting in the garage ready to set back in the car and then just need to get a windshield and figure out how to install it, I broke the original while figuring out the removal method.... Here is an old picture but it still looks the same. The orange engine is for the blue 72.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/Im000282.jpg
Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
CC Rider
11-24-2008, 04:15 AM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif
92646
11-24-2008, 04:45 AM
Tommy you are putting together a very special car please keep the pictures coming.
Mark Sheppard
Nova Jed
11-24-2008, 05:14 AM
What happened to the L88 hood that was on that 72?
Tommy
11-24-2008, 05:34 AM
It's on it now, that was an old picture. I sold the cowl hood. This picture is current. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif I found that hood on Ebay and no one bid. I grabbed it for 126 dollars. It was just outside Chicago and a friend from Steves Nova site lived nearby so he picked it up when I bought it. A month later he brought it with him on his way to Texas. I met him in Memphis which isn't too far of a drive for me. I always thought that was extremely nice of him to do that. I was scared of having the hood shipped...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/68sschevyII/the%20first%2072/the%202nd%2072/IM002636.jpg
Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
Nova Jed
11-24-2008, 05:39 AM
Tommy, that hood looks killer on that car and always wanted to see one on a Nova! PS, you have to send those tow tabs to Plowman. I want a pair!
Dog427435
11-24-2008, 05:44 AM
[b]LOOKING GOOD!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Tommy
11-24-2008, 05:53 AM
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you have to send those tow tabs to Plowman. I want a pair!
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I have been meaning to talk to Paul about making a set from these. Thanks for reminding me Jed. This set still has the yellow paint under the black that someone sprayed on them.
Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Nova Jed
11-24-2008, 06:01 AM
Paul had talked to me about these at the Vargo show and metioned it to me. It just reminded me when I had seen your pictures. You have a lot of cool Novas.
Plowman
11-24-2008, 06:55 AM
Tommy I jumped when I saw the toe tab,s and bar on your car. We should talk,P/M me your number. Paul
Tommy
11-24-2008, 07:00 AM
I allready did Paul. We must have been typing at the same time... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Start a thread about an L89 and we end up talking about L88 hoods and Tow Tabs..... Typical for a bunch of car guys...
Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Nova Jed
11-24-2008, 07:04 AM
Didn't mean to HIJACK, but I couldn't resist! They do say that a picture is worth a thousand words..LOL
Plowman
11-24-2008, 07:53 AM
Windshield, I can help with how to install it.
markinnaples
11-24-2008, 09:03 PM
Engine looks good, as doese the black 68.
They should have never stopped putting those Super Sport scripts on the rockers.
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