Looking for Info on Bucky Fontaine's 69 L78 Nova

[Als 70 L78 Nova]

A good friend of mine went out of state to help a teenager bring back his grandfather's 1969 L78 Nova. His grandfather was Leo "Bucky" Fontaine who dragged the L78. Bucky was killed in a motor cycle accident and the car went to his grandson. Not in great shape with lots of paperwork but nothing that would document that the car was a real L78 Nova. As the car is a complete drag car, it will never be original again by the grandson wants to at least work on getting it back together. I am hoping that someone out there remembers Bucky and can pass on information about his grand dad and the car's history. There are a few photos from the drags in the 80's and I do have the vin number which is: 114279W414892
Thanks,
Al in Maine

[PeteLeathersac]

Bingo!!!
Original dealer paperwork exists for this Garnet Red L78 Nova!
Click below and note Vin 3'rd from the bottom...
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=474931
Looks like Bucky's car was delivered new by either Scuncio Chevrolet Greenville RI, Scher Chevrolet Brockton Mass or Konners Chevrolet Boston.
Sorry to hear the sad news about Bucky but looking forward to more about his grandson and the car also seeing original photos!
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~ Pete

[Als 70 L78 Nova]

Pete,

Thanks so much. I sent a PM to Jude. Hopefully he can forward the info on the Nova. The car was purchased at Scuncio Chevrolet on August 8, 1969. Here is the obit on Bucky:

WARWICK, R.I. - Leo A. &quot;Bucky&quot; Fontaine Jr., 60, of Royal Avenue, Warwick, a former longtime North Attleboro resident, died on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence from injuries suffered when he and his wife were struck by a vehicle while riding their motorcycle on Allen Avenue in Providence on Aug. 31, 2008. He was the husband of Karolyn A. (Gariepy) Fontaine, to whom he was married on Feb. 19, 1966 and who is recovering from the injuries she suffered in the accident.

Born in Pawtucket on Aug. 14, 1948, he was the son of Leo A. &quot;Bucky&quot; Fontaine Sr. and Beatrice (Oliviera) Fontaine, both of North Attleboro. He was raised and educated in North Attleboro, where he attended St. Mary's School and was a 1966 graduate of North Attleboro High School.

He was employed for a short time at Texas Instruments in Attleboro in 1966 and later joined his father's business, Bucky's Appliances, in Central Falls, R.I. For the last 42 years, he was the owner and operator of the family-run business.

Mr. Fontaine moved to Warwick four years ago after having been a lifelong North Attleboro resident.

He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in North Attleboro.

Mr. Fontaine enjoyed the peace and tranquility reflected in lighthouses.

His family was of the utmost importance to him and he treasured the time creating memories with them.

In earlier years he was active in the drag racing circuit along the East Coast. He enjoyed boating and time spent on the water and motorcycling.

In addition to his wife of 42 years and his parents, he leaves a daughter, Tammy L. St. Pierre and her husband Bob St. Pierre of South Thomaston, Maine; a son, Leo A. &quot;Bucky&quot; Fontaine III and his wife Dawn M. (Cahill) St. Pierre of North Attleboro; four grandchildren: Katie St. Pierre and Jacob St. Pierre, both of South Thomaston, Maine and Bradley Fontaine and Meghan Fontaine, both of North Attleboro; a sister, Linda L. Tomas of North Attleboro; and a brother, Robert A. Fontaine of North Attleboro.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Ave. (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at 508-695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Park Street, North Attleboro with the Rev. David Costa, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be private.

Children's room available during visitation.

Following Mass, family and friends will be welcomed to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name and honor to an organization started by the Fontaine family to assist children battling cancer - the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly Foundation, by making a donation at any branch of Citizen's Bank.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit a guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. (http://www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com)

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, 508-695-0200.

[mockingbird812]

Holy moly Pete, NICE JOB!!!!! I am astounded by the savvy of some people on this site. Congratulations Al and to Bucky's grandson. Garnet red sure looks good on a '69 Nova!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> There are a few photos from the drags in the 80's and I do have the vin number which is: 114279W414892
Thanks,
Al in Maine </div></div>

Please post the Drag pictures. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Als 70 L78 Nova]

I will post photos as soon as I get/scan what the grandson has. I will also take a photo of the car today. Hope to hear from Jude Hettick soon.

Al

[Als 70 L78 Nova]

I am going to go down and get some photos of the grandson (Jacob) with the Nova and scan some of his original race photos from the 80's and post them here.

I know I'm anxious but want to surprise Jacop with the Scuncio Chevrolet documents that Jude Hettic has. If anyone knows Jude, possibly them could give him a heads up that I have sent him a PM as well as an email but have not heard back from him.

Thanks again, this is like finding the buildsheet under the back seat. Wicked cool.
Al in Maine