I drove my new girlfriend home last Friday

[Gear_Jammer]

After a lot of looking and a lot of asking questions from y'all, I went and picked up the 1970 Nova SS 350 that I previously posted about. My wife was the one that came up with the "my new girlfriend" name for it. I drove it about 120 miles this weekend and had a smile from ear to ear the whole time. Here are a few pics I took after I cleaned her up.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/ClownFaceKiller/Flagpolehill1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/ClownFaceKiller/Flagpolehill2.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/ClownFaceKiller/Flagpolehill3.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/ClownFaceKiller/Flagpolehill4.jpg

I have several questions, but there's only 1 I need help on right away. The lock-out for the key doesn't work, so you can start this sucker with or without a key. What's the best way to fix that?

[mockingbird812]

D.M.

Nice looking ride. Congrats!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Many Congrats!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Not sure how to fix the lockout, most of my Novas could stay running after I pulled the key out - was fun to freak out my passengers! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Gear_Jammer]

Bwwwaaaahahahaha!!! Car theft in Dallas is rampant. It stays in my garage, but I still need to get this fixed ASAP. I don't want to be at a car show and have some jack-wagon drive off in my baby.

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Congrats!! Cranberry Red is a great color,i should know for my 72 Nova is the same color.Looks good,all you have to do is paint those fender gills body color except the very back edge of the gills,just a little chrome showing along the edge.Enjoy your new toy,it's all about driving these cars.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Good luck with your new Nova... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Your car has a locking column..rod and brackets connect to trans. linkage to lock column when you put it park. Then when the key is removed the ignition switch can't be worked..if you have the linkage in place and it still moves without the key...something is wrong in the switch and/or column...

wilma

[1969l78]

Congrats and enjoy!!!!

[x Baldwin Motion]

1. Don't announce on the WWW that your car starts without a key.
2. get a &quot;Club&quot;
3. Replace ignition lock.

Have Fun <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif congrats, nice buy. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[John]

....Nothing like the first time you
&quot;drive your new girlfirend home&quot;

..... Oh those were the days <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[njsteve]

If you can pull out the key, the lock cylinder is bad. Immediately replace the ignition key assembly. You have to pull the steering wheel to do it but it is rather easy if you have a repair manual. Go to a locksmith and buy the new GM lock cylinder with key. Don't bother with the aftermarket ones. They tend to have quality problems such as missing things like an accessory position. (I learned that the hard way).

I always replace all the locks when I buy a car - common sense safety precaution. It's also just as wise to do it when you move to a new house or apartment. You never know who has old keys.

[MosportGreen66]

Cool Nova! I like the look...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gear_Jammer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bwwwaaaahahahaha!!! Car theft in Dallas is rampant. It stays in my garage, but I still need to get this fixed ASAP. I don't want to be at a car show and have some jack-wagon drive off in my baby. </div></div>

Along with what Steve said (I just did this in my new Z28) I also suggest buying a battery shut off and removing the connection peg entirely when parked.

Dan

[Mr. Chevy]

Congrats on your new Nova!! That car would look killer with Firestone Wide Oval E70-14 White Stripe Bias Ply Tires on those wheels!!

Rich

[SmallHurst]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats on your new Nova!! That car would look killer with Firestone Wide Oval E70-14 White Stripe Bias Ply Tires on those wheels!!

Rich </div></div>
Repeat after me..... Polyglas!!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Great looking ride!!

[Nova Jed]

Very nice Nova! Drive it and enjoy it!

[Gear_Jammer]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you can pull out the key, the lock cylinder is bad. Immediately replace the ignition key assembly.</div></div>

This may be a dumb question, but is there any way they can key the new ignition key assembly to my key? I really don't like the idea of having 3 different keys for the car (ignition, door &amp; trunk), plus the keys I have are the originals that came with the car way back when.

Also, thank y'all for all the kind words about my car. I'm really loving it.

[Gear_Jammer]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gear_Jammer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Also, thank y'all for all the kind words about my car. I'm really loving it. </div></div>

I meant I'm really loving/enjoying the car, not just the kind words.

[CC Rider]

Great looking Nova!

[RAIIIT/A]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gear_Jammer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you can pull out the key, the lock cylinder is bad. Immediately replace the ignition key assembly.</div></div>

This may be a dumb question, but is there any way they can key the new ignition key assembly to my key? I really don't like the idea of having 3 different keys for the car (ignition, door &amp; trunk), plus the keys I have are the originals that came with the car way back when.

Also, thank y'all for all the kind words about my car. I'm really loving it. </div></div>


Yes, a good locksmith can rekey your ignition and door locks too.

[al8apex]

and forget about bias plys IF you want to drive it

some NEW radials will DRIVE way better than any bias ply will

and you might want to check the age of the tires that are on it. I will bet they are 10 years old or more

Do not say they have good tread, don't care. They may have. Spend the money and get NEW / fresh tires. Old tires are a ticking time bomb ... ESPECIALLY if you intend to DRIVE the car ...

Trust me, I know

[Schonyenko2]

Cool ride. My 2 cents. When you have a little spare time, shoot the grille filler panel argent unless you like it body color. The pro touring Nova guys tend to go body color, while the traditionalists stick with the original argent.
Either way, drive it like you stole it.

[Tommy]

I agree 100 percent. The Argent looks much better <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif. I really dig your Nova <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif


Tommy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[CDNL-78]

Two thumbs up, looks like one fun ride to me. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif