Anyone know of this L78 Nova?

[Bahnz70]

I just purchased a 'possible' L78 Nova, story I have so far is that it was formerly raced from 1970 to 1974 - maybe in Virginia? Car is red with a wide white stripe down the side that says 'BEEFEATER'. Driver window says 'Charlie Peery'. ANy help would be beneficial - thanks!
Mike

[Bahnz70]

Well, must not. I am hoping this thing is the real deal, it was definitely raced back in the day, retains its original BT rear but holds a 4.56 gear now. Motor is a CE block with aluminum heads and they still had the late september 291 heads as well, the 4557 carb, correct intake, crank, rods, radiatior, etc. A lot of things are lining up to say its true. It was crandberry red with black buckets, 4spd car. It has the single 'A' on the trim tag - does that mean no exterior trim? Manual steering box. Anything else I can look for on this car - yes it has the 3/8 fuel line. Was also wanting some opinions on going to original or 'day 2' on this thing.....thoughts?
Thanks
mike

[Bahnz70]

here are some nasty pics of it....

[Bahnz70]

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[mockingbird812]

Cool Mike. Somebody will know that car. Post it at the Nova sites too. Looks to be pretty solid. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif