View Full Version : 1978 L78 Nova Throttle Cable/Upholstery
ls6owner
03-23-2024, 03:27 PM
Folks, can anyone tell me which throttle cable is correct for a 1970 L78 Nova? I have found several on line (and ordered two) and both are too long. Any advice (correct part #, length, and vendor) would be appreciated.
Also, any recommendation's for seat covers and headliner? I checked Legendary but they don't appear to have upholstery for a Nova.
Thx
Oliver
WILMASBOYL78
03-23-2024, 06:12 PM
The transition from the rod to the cable setup took place at the end of 1969. Our Dec. 69 L78 Nova has the rod...our Jan. 70 has the cable.
I will try to dig up a part number...but the last one I purchased came from Wayne Bushey at National Nostalgic Nova...he can help with your interior items as well. Give him a shout...
-wilma
https://www.nnnova.com/
Rsconv68
03-23-2024, 08:56 PM
This should help.
ls6owner
03-25-2024, 02:17 PM
Thx all. The last one I bought was the 3998642 (20 5/16" long). It's just a bit too long. Maybe the curved arm on the pedal is bent a bit? The first one I bought was a bit longer so maybe the 3996342 (21 3/8" long) but I can't find the old invoice. I'll have to find the cable and check it but it was quite a bit too long. The shorter one (3998627-18 /7/8" long) appears to be for a 2 bbl carb and would be too short, I think. Once we get the car out of winter hibernation, I'll check it out. Thx again, Oliver
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