69 SS nova big block car ????

[will]

69 SS nova 12bolt ,disc's ,no motor or trans,owner says it is a 396 4speed car.
any way to tell for sure ????

if it is a BB car whats a fair price ???

solid floors and trunk,little rust over rear wheels,f/g hood
front clip is off car,has two rear 1/4's to go with car
console interior is fair,car has been in storeage for 16 years,
has a 454 to go seprate.

what do you guy's think ????

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will;
Check the fuel line, speedo cable exit hole in the firewall, engine perches on subframe, rad support, heater core cover, rear frame rails for dual exhaust reinforc. plates, tach redline if it's a tach dash, etc.....

What's the trim tag data? Color, interior codes etc... paperwork?

Hard to put a price on it, they aren't that rare - total production of 396/375 cars is 9,900 +/-, but they are desirable. The correct engine items can be very expensive, the carb, dist, alt. smog, etc... is in the thousands!!

[will]

I haven't seen the car yet ,maybe tonite.
I doubt it has any paper work,if I can I'll get a few pic's too.
maybe this will be a car I'll get thats not just plain jane!

[fastorange67]

this is "will" I had to log in under a new name cause it wouldn't take my old one !

anyway
trim tag
st 69 11427 ?RN259193 BDY
TR 733 79/79PNT
2A A3

here's a link to some pic's

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/controlPanel.fcgi

the 12 bolt is gone

he wants $1000.00 for it
has all parts less motor
two GM full 1/4's

[will]

boy! I really suck at this computer stuff huh!

try this http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=45566449

does this look like a good canidate for a correct eng. resto.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Hi will:
I keep forgetting to bring in my paint chart to decipher what color 79 is, but here goes on the rest of the codes.

the 733 is believe is custom black bench seat interior, the 02A is the build date of 1st week of Feb, the A means that the remainder of the interior is black - ie; headliner, door panels, kick panels etc... - the 3 most likely means that the car has 3 out of the 3 possible exterior decorations which are: drip rail moldings, door frame moldings, and body side moldings. The car is not a vinyl top car, however it is possible to have drip rail moldings without a vinyl top. Let me know if it has rocker moldings, ie; exterior decor option. Hope this helps a little.

If the car comes with a pair of NOS 1/4's, buy the car for the 1/4's and sell em to me /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[MikeA]

Based on what I have: Code 79 = Rallye Green.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

MikeA corrected me;

733 is black vinyl buckets, 732 is custom bench seat. 79 is indeed rallye green for '69, I'm going off of my '70 Nova charts, and I believe the interior codes are the same for the '69 Novas.

I like rallye green, buy the whole car and sell it to me /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[will]

maybe we could swap for that old yenko thing you have /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
did you find any more on the orange centerville car????

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'm sure we could work something out for that old Yenko bucket of bolts /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
I tried your link to some pics, but it didn't work??

[will]

last time! /ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif
http://community.webshots.com/user/fastorange67

if these work you you tell if it's a 375hp car,also are the build sheet on the gas tanks on novas too,will this tell anything ???

thanks!

[JChlupsa]

Any idea where the Green 69 SS Nova came from. Does the person also have a Silver SS to match it. I know of a pair that was bought new in Freeport Illinois and sold as a pair to a person out east about 20 years ago. Would love to find the Silver SS. Had Deuces Wild painted under (4) Deuce palying cards spread out as a poker hand. Now that car was FINE. Both were BBC cars.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

will;
I personally can't tell that this car is a BB, or L78 if it is a BB. I don't know exactly how to determine if those engine perches are for SB or BB. It does have all three of the body decorations like the trim tag shows, and is rallye green. I'm not sure what someone was trying to do with the drivers side 1/4 panel?

[fastorange67]

he was cutting the rust out to see if the inner panel was rusted ,its not.

Iam almost positive I've seen the dueces wild car before ,I'll keep an eye out for it!

[bbdon]

Great, the pictures work now. I don't see enough to tell for sure that it is a big block car, but the signs do look good. The single fuel line tells you that it is not an SS350 or a 396-350 car. It could be a 396-375 car though. Where is the radiator support? There are lots of clues on it. If you can get into it, I would pull the back seat out to look for a broadcast sheet. You need to take some good wire cutters to get the sheet out without shredding it.

[MikeA]

I can not access the pictures! /ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif

[will]

are the GM 1/4'S the only ones that go up into the sail panel ????

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will
The GM 1/4's are the only ones that go all the way up the sail panel to the lead line. Novas do not have any build sheets or broadcast sheets above the gas tank, in fact, I don't know that I've ever seen a Nova build sheet. Like bbdon said, pull out the bottom of the back seat and check the underside corners for one of the broadcast sheets. If you find it, look for code Z26 for SS, and L78 for the 396/375hp. If you find a sheet, you should also find code B84 for body side molding, B90 for door frame molding, and maybe C07 for the drip rail moldings.

[Schonyenko2]

Will, dii makes a quater that goes into the sail about 6in short of the lead line.Goodmarks did on the early stampings, but now are cut off at the bottom of the sail. Ken

[will]

what can I look for on the rad. support???

[bbdon]

Look for a larger radiator opening. The radiator for a big block car is wider, and so is the opening for it. It is about two inches larger to the driver's side. The bottom part is cut differently to allow the radiator to sit a little lower, and there are holes drilled on top to retain the rubber flap. There is also a nut welded to the support to hold one of the side brackets for the radiator. Look for it from the front, below the radiator cap.

[will]

I am going to give him a deposit tonite,I'll problably take some of the loose parts with me and pick up every thing else when he gets it together,friday or saterday.

does anyone have a copy of a broad cast sheet they can post so I know what Iam looking for ???

thanks!
Will

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will;
How did the deposit go?? What parts did you grab?

[will]

well he dropped by my work on his way home ,asked me if I definitly wanted the car ,I said yes I'll give you a deposit on it now and the rest when pick it up ,he said no need for a deposit your word is good enough,I'll get it together and you can pick it up at the first of the week as Iam on vacation next week.I told him that would be fine.

I need the time to find a place to put it.
not very often you find someone who thinks a word/handshake is better then a piece of paper.


Will

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will;
I see you posted this on the Nova site!! What has convinced you that this is a big block, and a 375hp one?

QUOTE:
"I am conviced that this is a 375 hp car,I bought the car and it is now at my garage,it did have the GM 1/4's,and it only has 61000 miles on it.
the I bought it from told me he would call the previuos owner and see if he can track down the orginal block.

the car was found in a field in 1980 with a blown motor and 23600 miles on the clock,it was bought and a new 396 dropped in and driven for a few years then sold to some guy's that drag raced it for a few years,they started striping the car for fiberglass and a tubb job,but lost interest before cutting anything.thats when this guy bought it in 84-85,it's been in the garage ever since.

it's nice to see it on its way to a restore again and not heading to the crusher." END QUOTE.

BTW; After studying the pics on your site, I see the car still has the trans crossmember in it. Check the underside where the bolts go through to the transmount, and let me know whether there are two oval openings or one square opening.

[Kim_Howie]

I found only one build sheet in a 68-70 nova and it was in my 427 gibb-harrell car. this was in the right corner of the top part of the back seat. Kim Howie

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Kim;
Was it a build sheet or a body broadcast sheet? I'd love to see a Nova build sheet, I thought they pulled them all out of the cars at Willow Run!! (Can I have a copy??)

[COPO PETE]

JJ's 396/375 horse 69 Nova came with a sheet. What's the difference between a build sheet and broadcast sheet. I know what my Chevelle build sheet looks like, but the Nova's is smaller, but lists all the options. Is this what you call a broadcast sheet????
Peter /ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Pete;
Yes, the body broadcast sheet is approx. 5" x 8", and lists the frame sequence #, build date, body #, interior code, and then in the option boxes it lists some of the options - but not all of them. I think those options that relate to the body are listed, you usually don't find things like J50/J51 for power disc brakes, but will find N10 for dual exhaust (extra plate on frame rail), B84 for side moldings, M20 for the trans (different exit hole in firewall for speedo cable), and sometimes L78 for the engine - I haven't seen small block codes though. I am starting to think that there were different broadcast sheets for different areas of the car, but that is just a theory because when we find multiple broadcast sheets in a given car they have always matched each other. I'm always looking for more!

[copo9566aa]

Sample of nova 69 Broadcast sheet found under the rear seat.
plain Jane 6cyl nova.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Looks a little plain, but it appears to have blue cloth interior!! A few pennies extra!!
/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[COPO PETE]

That's what JJ's looks like, except it's all there. His does show L78. Want a copy Marlin????
Peter

[copo9566aa]

Yes Marlin
a very plain Nova
Many 6cyl nova have 11327 on the dash 11427 on the Fisher Plate(Style) and 11427(style) on the broadcast sheet probably a chevy economy /ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif
Today this Nova is full equiped
Big-Block 4-Speed console with gauges(Black Face)RPM in dash
12.bolt 4.10 all SS stock ect..

[Mr70]

Marlin
Did you get my Email?

[will]

the cross member has two oval holes,but this is problably not the orginal has i've been told the car last had an auto in it for the drags.
the previous owner told me it was a 375 car he has know the car since his friend accired it in 1980 .
does have the frame plate

also just pulled a slip of paper from the rear seat about 3X7

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will;
The two small holes in the crossmember indicate a small block, regardless of trans type, (the car is definitely a manual shift car). If a prior owner installed an a/t trans, I would assume that it was a TH350 since a TH400 requires a completely different crossmember (more of a 'tubular' design). Once you get the broadcast sheet out of the seat, 1st make sure that the body number on the sheet matches the last six digits of the body number on the trim tag. I have seen several instances where the wrong broadcast sheet is found in the original seats, although this probably indicates that the line worker was following the codes on the sheet taped to the firewall, installed the correct seat type into the car, but did not select the seat specific identified to that particular car.

Then look at the various option boxes, it will say L34 for 396/350hp, or L78 for the 375hp version if it was a big block. If the car was a small block, there will most likely be no engine code designation on the sheet. If the car was a console car, there will be a code on the sheet (for the tunnel piercings), you should definitely have the B80, B84, B90, (I think), and especially Z26 for the Super Sport option, A51 for the buckets, M20 for the 4speed, N10 for the dual exhaust, and probably some more since the car seems to be nicely optioned. Let us know the codes, and we'll let you know what they mean.

Even if it turns out not to be a big block car, it would be a nice car when done right.

[will]

the paper I found didn't look like the above attachment,this looks more like a tag type as it is thinker than normal paper,I didn't see anyother paper under the seat.
I have a line on the orginal block,it is said that it was sleeved and put into a camaro for dragracing.ihaven't talked to the man that pulled it from the car.Iam thinking of a title search ,but that requires me to retitle the car in my name yet I am not sure I want to keep it.
althought It does remind me of the really green 69 SS 350 nova I had at 18.
oh well time will tell!!!
it has the large opening core support,3/8 fuel line,exhaust plate,and the speedo comes out next to the dist.(is that indcation of big block?)
I hope to be able to locate some previous owner has the car is supposed to be a local car.

Will

[will]

also the date typed on the card was 6-27-70,I'll have to check the other numbers to make sure it is for this car.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will;
I believe the paper you found will show the actual assy date, the trim code, the body sequence number, and maybe one other number. I have seen these 'cards' but don't know what they were used for.

The speedo cable exit hole is only indicative of the trans type, not engine size.

To my knowledge, you don't have to retitle the car to do a title search in MD. I have done searches for cars that I have never owned /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[Nova Research Project]

Marlin,

I have seen three different type of sheets.

1 - The Fisher Body sheet used during body assembly. Mostly found under the rear seat which was installed before it left Fisher. Included mostly RPO's that required Fisher to pierce the body or weld on extra parts (moulding, rear swaybar, floor shifter, defroster).

2- The CHASSIS BROADCAST COPY. Which had codes for Engine compartment, drivetrain, and suspension.

3- The BODY BROADCAST COPY. Which had codes for anything that was in (radio, lights, cluster, wiring, floormats), poked thru the body to the drivers compartment (Speedo cable, master cylinder, steering column, antenna), or was applied to the body (tire pressure decal, emissions decal, paint stripe, moulding).

Some codes are on both Body and Chassis sheets. The 70 Nova Broadcast Copy's are done on older systems that the 70 Chevelle and Camaro's. Willow Run switched to the same system a few years later.

Greg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Greg;
I have only seen the bigger sheets for '72 and newer Novas. The '70 body broadcast sheets that have never show things like AM radio, mats, etc... Interestingly, they also don't show the F41 code which requires those special brackets to be welded into the floorboards for the rear sway bar.

[Nova Research Project]

Marlin,

You are correct the small Fisher body sheets (like above) do not show Radio and Mats because they were installed later. The BODY BROADCAST COPY (attached) did show them.

Curious that the Fisher body sheets did not show F41. I wonder if they started with more than one base configuration and only included minor modifications.....

Greg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

SOLD /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This is the hole I was looking for /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

http://community.webshots.com/photo/49943609/49944103nmpqFy

And this one /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
http://community.webshots.com/photo/49943609/49944193NYvzHh

[will]

so ,ias that a big block cross member ?????
don't worry it a little late to raise the price /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif
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[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I believe so,
Still working on verifying the core support opening, extra holes, welded nuts, etc... and the engine mounts, to see if those are BB versions.

[will]

it's definitly differt from the core support in my camaro,but I don't know if that an interchangable part between the two cars.

Will

[hvychev]

Marlin, did you purchase this car?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yes

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Well, after almost two years of research, & 4 title searches, the ownership history has taken a twist! I was informed by all prior owners that a particular person named Elmo (deceased) in Maryland was the original owner of this '69 SS Nova. I was continueing my research to determine the original selling dealership.

After receiving the lastest title search results, I have found out that Elmo was not the original owner, nor did the car sell new in Maryland! Elmo's dad Elmer was the first person in Maryland to own this Nova, purchasing it from Sunderland Chev. in Baltimore on 8-17-70. Elmer 'gifted' the car to his son Elmo on 5-19-75, although it is known that the son drove the car since '70.

According to the search results, this Nova came from PA! The build date of the car is Feb. 1st week, and the original PA title date is Feb. 28, 1969. The title that was transferred from PA to MD has 'National Bank & Trust Co' as the owner, possibly indicating that the was traded in or repo'd as there are no liens listed on it. So, my search continues to find the original dealership in PA - unfortunately, PA does not have nearly the title info that MD does, but you never know what you can turn up http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[hvychev]

Very cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

M how is the car coming? Have you started the resto yet?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yea, I got started on it over the winter, mainly pulled the rear and springs and scraped the undercoating off of the entire underside. What a pain to remove, but very nice metal underneath. I installed those pesky trunklid bars, and am mocking up the console hump. Then switched gears to get the Yenko Deuce buttoned back up for the season! The '69 project will take several more years, but any progress is good progress - plus Benjamin already calls it 'his gween wace carr' http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

[ QUOTE ]
Well, after almost two years of research, & 4 title searches, the ownership history has taken a twist! I was informed by all prior owners that a particular person named Elmo (deceased) in Maryland was the original owner of this '69 SS Nova. I was continueing my research to determine the original selling dealership.

After receiving the lastest title search results, I have found out that Elmo was not the original owner, nor did the car sell new in Maryland! Elmo's dad Elmer was the first person in Maryland to own this Nova, purchasing it from Sunderland Chev. in Baltimore on 8-17-70. Elmer 'gifted' the car to his son Elmo on 5-19-75, although it is known that the son drove the car since '70.

According to the search results, this Nova came from PA! The build date of the car is Feb. 1st week, and the original PA title date is Feb. 28, 1969. The title that was transferred from PA to MD has 'National Bank & Trust Co' as the owner, possibly indicating that the was traded in or repo'd as there are no liens listed on it. So, my search continues to find the original dealership in PA - unfortunately, PA does not have nearly the title info that MD does, but you never know what you can turn up http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Another year, and a couple more title searches done on this car. PA has nothing but the bank title info, same as I got from MD.

I noticed on one sheet from a prior MD title search, that had an overlapping corner of another sheet, that I didn't get all of the sheets of info. So, a few months ago I wrote a nice note, and copied the suspect sheet - asking for a complete copy. What they sent was excellent!

Sunderland Chev. was not in Sunderland, MD like I assumed - but rather in Lemoyne, PA. This Sunderland Chev. received the reasigned title from the Bank in Harrisburg, and within days reasigned it to Norm Griffith's Auto Sales in Baltimore - (possibly a subsidiary?). So, now I know how the car made it's way from PA to MD, and where the first MD owner purchased it from = Norm Griffith's.

Now, I need to find out who had this car from 2/28/69 till the bank acquired it on 7/8/70.

The search continues, but I have a hunch that the original dealership may have indeed been Sunderland Chev.

[JQ]

Marlin,If you have a handful of names give ZabaSearch.com a try, I have been able to locate two previous owners to my car(and it's free).Good Luck http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif John

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Good idea, I will give it a try - thanks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This might be the final nail in the coffin! After a few more title info request to the PA DMV, they have replied that the first owner info is unavailable due to a system error. A few phone calls netted nothing except a dazed response that some records were lost. So, it appears that I've exhausted the DMV's, and am now chasing people leads - apparently Bill Miller of Carlisle Events worked at Sunderland for several years.

I'm going with Sunderland Chevrolet as the original dealer. There is a Sunderland Chevrolet in Jerseyville, IL, and I stopped by on my way to SCR8 to pick up some dealer decals - just have to cut off the Jerseyville portion http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Now, If I could just find those original seats - so I could pull out that broadcast sheet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Added pic!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Lifted the tailgate of a '69 El Camino in a junk yard on Saturday, and to my utter amazement there was a 'Sunderland' emblem staring back at me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

It was very brittle after all these years, but hey - one exists http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Spoke to the nephew of the first MD buyer last week, he was with Elmo when he test drove the Nova in Baltimore back in August of '70. He tells me that it was an L78, but does not believe that they have any pictures of the engine. He reports that Elmo had the engine completely redone at the House of Speed in Baltimore, and soon after had 4.56's put in the rear - no wonder the car was parked in '72 from too many tickets http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Apparently, the car is a rally wheel car, not the XT version I thought/hoping for. For now, I'll keep the XT look going - since that's my favorite look, but will eventually put the rally's on it.

[scott s]

Marlin it was called the "house of balance"they were right next to the speed shop....They did a few mtrs for me back in the 80,s http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

In Baltimore?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Some updated pics:

July of 2005, have the rear out and broken down, and all of the undercoating melted off the underside. An amazing amount of overspray under there - all the way into the tunnell!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BenjaminandSS1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BenjaminandSS2.jpg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

July of 2006:

No real progress on the rear, or the underside - but have welded up some holes in the trunk from air shock fittings and battery cables. Somebody was planning to race it at one time. No rust in the floors, trunk, tunnel, rockers... I love it!

It took about 6 hours to remove the paint, amazing what a straight razor blade in a pair of duckbill vise grips can do http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Paintstripped1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Paintstripped2-1.jpg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

July 2006:

Benjamin was a little bummed that the green paint was gone, and that it was not running yet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif But, he got over it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif The digi-camera got dropped after this one http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BenjaminandSS4.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BenjaminandSS5.jpg

[nuch_ss396]

Marlin,

What's the story behind those odd yellow 1/4's on the
wall behind one of the latest pictures you posted? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

Steve

[kwhizz]

Just have it done for next years Nova Nat's.......and I'm sure when it's finished it will be every bit as nice as the Yenko car..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

[ QUOTE ]
Marlin,

What's the story behind those odd yellow 1/4's on the
wall behind one of the latest pictures you posted? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

Steve

[/ QUOTE ]

Uhhh.... They fell off the other POS I own http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

You didn't think I had given up on this did ya? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Update:

I'm always thinking of ideas on how to find prior owners, or dealers. However, certain events can make it very difficult. One unfortunate event is when a car is repo'd early in it's life - such is the case with Benjamin's '69 Nova SS. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif The last title on record with the PA DMV shows a bank as the owner, that's not good bec/ the bank is gone as is the dealer that they sent it to in order to sell it for them.

One assumption that I'm making is that a bank that repo's a given car would send the car to the dealer that sold the car originally, saving the bank the trouble of selling/auctioning off the car. The dealer that received Benjamin's car within a few days of the bank titling it, was Sunderland Chevrolet in Lemoyne, PA - within miles of the bank which was located in Harrisburg, PA. Sunderland Chevrolet is no longer in business.

So, the next strategy is to find ex-employees, which I did through the help of a guy in New England who is the original owner of a '70 SS Chevelle from Sunderland. I spoke to an ex-salesperson, but didn't get very far. Late last week I was doing some more searching, and found a site showing the political contributions for some Republican campaigns (sorry Schoneye!). One such contributor was named Sunderland who made the contributions in the name of his car dealership, Sun Motor Cars (BMW, Merc.Benz & Porsche) located in the Mechanicsburg, PA area. I confirmed today that the owner of Sun Motor Cars is indeed the previous owner of Sunderland Chevrolet, and that they are willing to research the old Nova and see what they have/recall!

The search continues.....

[JRSully]

Marlin, while your at it I'll send you info on my 70 L78 Nova which was sold new in that area ( have the title and bank lean paperwork that shows it was originally titled in July 70 in Lititz PA. I think?) spoke to the 2nd owner who bought it off a used car lot, Title search went back to that owner ('76) that was I all I got. I have hit nothing but dead ends. Any bird doggin tips are appreicated. SULLY

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Sully, you have a PM.

No you don't bec/ you have too many! Cleaning time http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JRSully]

Marlin, I am just trying to get one car done (hopefully the 70 will be rolling out of Wayne's shop in less than a month). Next year's Nats @ Gettysburg or BUST. It's close, Myself, Kids and Wifey can do Hershey for a few days, it all works. Resend your PM, I didn't get it. Thx

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

You didn't get it bec/ your box is full! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[JRSully]

Resend that sucka,. I had stuff in there from 01 for crying out loud

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

It's been a while! Benjamin is a bit older now so I put him to work on his car. Over the last few years ago we pretty much finished the underside, and had the transmission and rear completely overhauled by Jody's Transmissions here in PA (well recommended) and got it back down on 4 wheels. This year we plan to pull the frame, rebuild and reinstall.

Kids grow so fast - I'm running out of time. Benjamin will be 10 this year!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BennNovateardown1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BennNovateardown2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BennNovateardown3.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BennNovateardown4.jpg

[Plowman]

Looking good,this part takes the longest,its worth it.

[bergy]

Looks great Marlin - reminds me of the car that my daughter and I restored when she was 14 (now 35!). Best thing we ever did for our relationship - she still loves cars too!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks great Marlin - reminds me of the car that my daughter and I restored when she was 14 (now 35!). Best thing we ever did for our relationship - she still loves cars too! </div></div>

Nice to hear, helps alleviate my concern that after my best efforts the boys end up with a Honda, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif My little Danny is quite excited about his Camaro too, hard to get him out of it, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Salvatore]

Hey, I remember that car! The kid is gettin big. Yea!!!

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks great Marlin - reminds me of the car that my daughter and I restored when she was 14 (now 35!). Best thing we ever did for our relationship - she still loves cars too! </div></div>

Nice to hear, helps alleviate my concern that after my best efforts the boys end up with a Honda, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif My little Danny is quite excited about his Camaro too, hard to get him out of it, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

As impractical as Mikes Nova is, he will not part with it. I almost bought him a Subaru for school but he said he'd rather take the bus and train. Let them bust their knuckles on the car and they will be in it for life. and HAVE FUN ! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Front suspension broken down, new suspension items pressed in, frame out, blasted - primed - high build &amp; sanded, firewall almost done. Then it's time for some reassembly for a change, pics to come. Was planning on a bit more progress, but with this excellent weather - the Jr Dragster racing season has begun!

[Xplantdad]

Cool M!

[Tommy]

Very Cool Marlin !! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif


Tommy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[bergy]

Keep the reports coming - on Jr dragsters too!

[elonblock]

IMHO, getting the kids involved is invaluable and will create life long memories. Building the car is a process, just like anything in life.

Looking great!

Elon

[Postsedan]

Nothing Better, Marlin <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

So, found some of the latest pics - making progress. We usually make about 1 large order of parts per year, just received this year's order and our goal is to fire the engine sometime this year. That's a tall order given what you see in these pics! But, nothing ventured, nothing gained. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

No frame!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3067.jpg

Clean frame! Lots of undercoating on this car, kept the frame really nice. Can still see the forming marks on it from the factory:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3069.jpg

Lots of green overspray on this car - from front to back, sometimes all the way into the driveshaft tunnel:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3074.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3075.jpg

Kids sure grow fast! Remember this little guy? Age 4:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Benjaminwithpaintgun1.jpg

Now age 10:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3079.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3078.jpg

Taking his time, no runs, nice, even coverage:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3076.jpg

Nice job Ben!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3083.jpg

Sometimes it's easy to forget that he's just 10 - and when he gets cold and wants to play video games he'll just hide out in the car! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif You can barely see his head as he's shrunken down in the front seat:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/100_3068.jpg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Well, another year - and unfortunately the car doesn't look much different! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif However, we have more parts stashed and Ben learned how to weld this past weekend. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif We plan to paint the frame, firewall and underside with single stage black with flattener, and then spray the rally green overspray. Then hope to install the frame and then the engine / trans.... aggressive plan since racing will start again in April!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BenjaminWelding1.jpg


Danny is growing too fast as well - he wants to know when we will start working on his car? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/67CamarowithDanny.jpg

Oh well, too much time spent on painting the golf cart this Winter - but, have to cruise in style:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/golf%20cart/assembledfront.jpg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

One more welding pic:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BenjaminWelding2.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Cool stuff M!

[Plowman]

Golf Cart painting this Winter. Cool.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yep! Did the whole DP90LF, K36 high build, sealer, 4 coats of base, 4 coats of clear, wet sanded with 1500 &amp; 2000, then cut it, buffed it and polished it! Came out pretty good:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/golf%20cart/assembledbackright.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/golf%20cart/assembledquarterpanel.jpg

First time shooting metallic, so naturally I had to buy a new gun! (or gun kit!) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/golf%20cart/baseandcleargun.jpg

All for practice for when we shoot the Nova! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Xplantdad]

It needs flames M!

[Plowman]

I like it.

[Postsedan]

Ben and Danny, just may be the next Troy and Chip <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Priceless <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Salvatore]

wow, many projects and little time. I know the feeling. have fun cause the time goes fast!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

A little progress is better than no progress! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

We sprayed the frame, firewall, and the front portion of the underside - enough to do the rallye green over spray and install the frame. Thanks to Brian and Frank for the PPG codes for the black and flattener. This won't be a concourse job, (otherwise it would never get done!), but Ben is happy and has a smile on his face - that's all that matters. We need some trans hardware and then we should be close to putting the frame back in and installing the engine/trans! We'll see <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BensNovasubframe_zpsf08302e3.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/BensNovasubframe_zpsf08302e3.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BensNovafirewall_zpsd7c9ef78.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/BensNovafirewall_zpsd7c9ef78.jpg.html)

Photo'd the all important firewall VIN stamps:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BensVINonfirewall1_zps4949728f.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/BensVINonfirewall1_zps4949728f.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/BensVINonfirewall2_zpse1d57fd7.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/BensVINonfirewall2_zpse1d57fd7.jpg.html)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Benjamin's been asking when we can work on his Nova. So, after looking at all of you guys heading out to MCACN we got motivated to spend a day or so to make a little progress on this project.

Everything has just been waiting for us to find the time! The frame looked nice, firewall was ready - even the transmission is done and ready for install!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/478_zpss9b0ybks.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/478_zpss9b0ybks.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/483_zpscxgums0w.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/483_zpscxgums0w.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/480_zpsys7qd5at.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/480_zpsys7qd5at.jpg.html)

Ben got comfortable with the HVLP detail gun as he duplicated the rally green over spray onto the floors, fire wall and cowl. This car had a TON of over spray on it, with very little black coverage - so we laid it on pretty heavy.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Overspray%201_zpstseaitwk.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Overspray%201_zpstseaitwk.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Overspray%203_zpsnzy5jxqr.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Overspray%203_zpsnzy5jxqr.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Overspray%205_zpsgqsv8ctp.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Overspray%205_zpsgqsv8ctp.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Overspray%204_zpsq8a4lkpw.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Overspray%204_zpsq8a4lkpw.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Overspray%206_zpsgccl1wjx.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Overspray%206_zpsgccl1wjx.jpg.html)

We drafted Danny to work the engine hoist so we could bolt the frame in &amp; line it up! (I went through a few cans of Mt Dew that weekend!)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Installing%20Frame_zps9e073fwh.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Installing%20Frame_zps9e073fwh.jpg.html)

[Qtown Ed]

Looks great Marlin! I really do love seeing your boys not just there, but involved and being responsible for doing some of the work. Thats where the pride comes into it for them.

[HawkX66]

That's great that you keep the kids involved. Those are going to be some nice &quot;first&quot; cars. Looks like a great project!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Can't wait to see Ed's car - a sibling to Benjamin's! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[earntaz]

Marlin -- how can it get better than this ... The kids, a Nova, Mountain Dew, a dream and thou. But be careful that rat doesn't bite the kid in the butt in that one pic!!@#$ LOL ... TAZ

[Qtown Ed]

Thanks Marlin! Micky is working his magic on it as we speak!

[novadude]

Cool that the kids are getting involved. I was doing the same with my Dad at that age. I've got a tip though.... get your son to wear a respirator when handling that HVLP gun!

I didn't worry about such things when I was a kid either, and I suffered no ill effects. I still do skip the safety equipment most times if it's just a quick rattle can paint job or something even though I know it's wrong (just lazy, I guess).

It's not a bad idea to get them into the mindset of using proper safety gear early on. Hopefully that was just a staged photo and he wasn't spraying. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Salvatore]

Who is doing your car Q-Town Ed?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Micky Hale

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Keeping these boys busy!

Benjamin torquing the flywheel and pressure plate:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Torque%20Flywheel_zpswmtfyscq.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Torque%20Flywheel_zpswmtfyscq.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Torque%20Pressure%20Plate_zps1fua3vvb.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Torque%20Pressure%20Plate_zps1fua3vvb.jpg.html)

Came back a week later to load it in:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Install%20Engine%203_zpsvx24jnhh.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Install%20Engine%203_zpsvx24jnhh.jpg.html)

Jack-Man! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Install%20Engine%204_zpsukfafthm.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Install%20Engine%204_zpsukfafthm.jpg.html)

Mocked up the dual quad intake, more 'show' than 'go'! Both boys really liked the height....

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Install%20Engine%205_zps6nib5jp9.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Install%20Engine%205_zps6nib5jp9.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Install%20Engine%206_zpsrrsqlulc.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Install%20Engine%206_zpsrrsqlulc.jpg.html)

The cold temps are now here, so we'll have to make progress from home garage where it's a little warmer!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Well, we decided to put a 4 speed transmission into Danny's '67 Camaro RS, and the trans we had already put into Ben's Nova was actually the correct case for a '67. So....we got a 660 box rebuilt by Jody's Transmissions here in PA (highly recommend!!) and then swapped them out this past Sunday afternoon. I thought it would be a good experience for Ben to see how most transmissions are changed - laying on your back, under a car, no headroom or arm room, muscling things around - cursin and swearin while thinking why am I doing this!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif It went way too easy btw, we were done in 2 hours.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/1_zps9ydwb4fd.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/1_zps9ydwb4fd.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/7_zpsz3cjestv.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/7_zpsz3cjestv.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/4_zpsrgtbeery.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/4_zpsrgtbeery.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/660%20Trans%201_zpssibxjzzk.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/660%20Trans%201_zpssibxjzzk.jpg.html)

If anyone knows what the VIN decodes as, and knows the original car.... Not that we want to take it back out, but if the box belongs to a rare car....

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/660%20Trans%202_zpsvggj3o5p.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/660%20Trans%202_zpsvggj3o5p.jpg.html)

[Schonyenko2]

Cool! Did he learn any new swear words? I tend to string a few of them together for better effect. Could send a note to him if he needs help. :-)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Thanks, but he learns enough 'words' on the school bus! Now he curses in German so I don't know what he's saying, he learned them in his AP literature class where they had to read some book....smart kids <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Nice job on the tranny...looks great.

I believe the &quot;2&quot; designates Pontiac...and if the letter codes work like Chevy, the &quot;B&quot; stands for the Baltimore assembly plant. Of course, I don't know exactly what Pontiac models were produced there, most likely the GTO/Lemans.

Again, first rate looking unit!

wilma

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yea, Jody does really nice work, and certainly knows his stuff! He did the rear in Benjamin's Nova as well, and will likely do the rear in Danny's Camaro since I'll probably swap out the mono leaf open for a multi leaf posi....where do I stop?? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

M...I just noticed that M20 has a drain plug...did your tranny guy add that?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

No idea, I forget what it looked like when I gave it to him, but I wouldn't be surprised if he put it in there - actually, I might have asked him to, I simply don't recall. Ben could shift this thing at 7 grand and it won't come apart!

[Nova Jed]

Sweet!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Progress continues....

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52428-carb_1a.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52429-carb_2a.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52430-front_chassis_assy_1.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52431-ben_installing_c_clips.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52432-rear_install_2.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52433-ladder_bar_install_2.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52434-ladder_bars_installed_rr.jpg
<a href="http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pic..._on_4_whe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pic..._on_4_whe (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-37-52435-ladder_bars_installed_on_4_whe)</a>

[John]

.... That car is really coming together nicely <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

.... The time you have shared putting this together will always be cherished by your sons <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

.... Keep up the great work <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
.... That car is really coming together nicely <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

.... The time you have shared putting this together will always be cherished by your sons <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

.... Keep up the great work <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

The Nova was always a great family car...still is <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Always nice to be able to stuff the kid under the car. Saves on old backs. :-)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

A little more....

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Hood%20Cutting%202_zpstqf7dh8c.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Hood%20Cutting%202_zpstqf7dh8c.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/Hood%20Cutting%204_zpsvxgq6vyd.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/Hood%20Cutting%204_zpsvxgq6vyd.jpg.html)

[markinnaples]

Looks wild. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[cook_dw]

Grump lump, Grump lump..!!... http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/images/smilies/cheer.gif

[Schonyenko2]

That's cool stuff there.I've got my oldest grandson, same age as Ben I think, welding floors, and qtrs on now. We need these guys to keep the hobby/business alive.

[Xplantdad]

Cool!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Still at it..... Once we get the welding / grinding work done we can install the gas tank and transition our efforts to firing it up! Ben likes the plasma cutter, although we moved to a cut off wheel on a grinder for precision. We are saving the original quarters, so made some strategic cuts on the tail light panel!

[L78racer]

are those aluminum rear brake drums?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yea! They are from a '78 Malibu, had them laying around so we slid them on. I broke the original drums to pieces hammering them off the rear - a lot of cursing & swearing as well! :grin:

[L78racer]

:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yea, it's taking a long time, but sure is cool!

['69Novajoe]

Just read the whole story!! Very cool and I love that you did it with your sons!! Congrats on a job well done (so far).:biggthumpup: I bet you can hardly wait to finish her up!!

[markinnaples]

That thing is going to be a killer Day Two ride.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I think it's going to ride like a brick!!! But, Ben will def maintain his 'coolest car in High School' reputation - his black '01 Trans Am, WS6 with Ram Air is cool, but a TR'd '69 Nova with ladders is unheard of these days!!!

https://www.facebook.com/marlinspotts/videos/2374920252735286/

[ban617]

The Nova is looking good , What colors of black did you use on the firewall & subframe? PPG or ?

Thanks

[TAR6569]

Did the guy from Sun Motor Cars have any luck researching the car?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The Nova is looking good , What colors of black did you use on the firewall & subframe? PPG or ?

Thanks

We used PPG single stage gloss black with flattening agent - I'm not overly thrilled with the firewall, but the frame is nice and the core support / fender liners look really nice. It took us a few tries to get the mixing combination figured out.

Never heard from the guy at Sun Motors again, not surprising since I can't imagine the old chevy records from Sunderland are stashed 20 miles away at the Sun Benz/Porsche dealership....

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Progress.... It's in the booth, should be rally green in a week or two.

We've been working on vinyl top moldings and just finished the body side moldings last night. Moving on to refinishing the original rear SS panel, original grill and headlight frames....

[John]

…

…. That Nova is looking Nice ...:flag:

...

[Bill Pritchard]

Looking great, Marlin!

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Very nice Marlin!! Are your side moldings tape?? They look it...

[Xplantdad]

Wow...great stuff...and the best part-all done with your kids :)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Very nice Marlin!! Are your side moldings tape?? They look it...

Nope, we went with the paint since the car is pre-mid '70. The tape came right off once we hit it with a hair dryer....

[RPOLS3]

Looks great!

[ban617]

Hi ,looking good, what paint are you using ?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Ppg

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Well, it's back home and we put the first item back on since paint.....

[markinnaples]

Beautiful...

[lowmile]

That Green with a black vinyl top is my favorite Nova color scheme.

[RPOLS3]

Nice!

[Crush]

Like this?

[Xplantdad]

Marlin...looks killer!:worship:

[m22mike]

Nice...

[Salvatore]

You and your boys did a great job M. Really nice paint too.

[cwc]

That’s one of my favorite color combinations on a 69 nova. I’ve seen several rally green novas and they have all been 396 cars.i don’t recall ever seeing a sb rally green nova

[NorCam]

Cha Ching...Liking the Rallye Green.

Can't wait to see more of it...

[scuncio]

Awesome!

[Rumbleguts396]

I’m Green with Envy!!!!

[kwhizz]

Freak'in Awsum !!!!!

[John]

…

… Now that's the Christmas Spirit … Love it :youguysrock:

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Like this?

Sort of, except we have body side moldings instead of the rocker moldings - oh, and a little something extra sticking through the hood! :grin:

[markinnaples]

That's killer!

[Damien]

Coming along nicely! Very cool.

[SuperNovaSS]

Hell Yes!

[ssl78]

very nice

[Schonyenko2]

Sweet!! Now Danny's gonna want a blower. :-)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

He's complaining about Ben getting a big block with dual quads through the hood versus his small block with a single Holley, but Ben's car was originally a big block and Danny's Camaro was originally a small block... :dunno: I told him he's getting a stout 327 build by ole timer Pete Serio, and we are swapping the PG for an M20, and prob going with a 3.73 posi instead of the 3.08 open..... and it's an original RS. What's not to like! :grin:

[vince]

sort of, except we have body side moldings instead of the rocker moldings - oh, and a little something extra sticking through the hood! :grin:

wow!

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For those not on FB, its coming along.....

- Many hours aligning the sheetmetal so we could install:

- Marker light, eyebrow and hood lip moldings
- RH body side moldings, after many hours of aligning, string lining, marking, drilling - good thing I restored the original moldings several weeks ago!
- LH body side moldings went on much quicker than the RH, experience.... :D
- RH and LH wing windows, run channel, window fuzzies, side glass and frame moldings....

[John]

….

…. Wow

… You guys are really doing a great job with that Nova :drool:

... :youguysrock:

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We got a little sidetracked when Ben's 2001 Trans Am decided to hydro lock after a freak set of circumstances (car only has 65k miles and it occurred on startup, not over revving...), and sent rod #6 right through the side of the block. We just brought that home 2 nights ago, he learned a lot on that project too!!!

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Might as well install a shift kit (muuuuch more involved versus the ole TH350's!!!), a trans cooler, new flywheel and a new torque converter (3600 RPM stall... :eek: but, he's learning what it's like to drive that on the street! :D ) Upgraded to a hi perf fuel pump, 42# injectors, new pump wiring, etc.... my bank account feels like it went on forever... But, that smile after it was tuned and hit 'the number' on the dyno pull.... priceless!

[Xplantdad]

Marlin...so cool! :)

[69LM1]

That's awesome memories right there.

/Rich

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The memories are indeed awesome, but if they could be a little less expensive that would be nice.... :grin:

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I don't log on much, quite busy with the kids and cars!

We hit the completion date of April 1st, by 1 day.... and he took it to his Prom and a few car shows, and to High School one day....

[HawkX66]

What a car! Nice job Dad. Building that with him also built memories that can't be bought. Congratulations.

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Prom

[BLACKLS5]

WOW !! The car looks amazing.. Love everything about it.

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The Trans Am is the gift that keeps giving....to him!! I decided to just install a fully built transmission back in March, this thing put 420HP to the rear tire and there was no way the original trans w/ a shift kit was going to handle that. The fab 9" rear with 4.10's and new wheels / stickies are next. He ran a 12.20 ET last Friday night, in good air that'll be in the high 11's and def in the 11's with the 4.10 gear over the stock 3.23's.

What kid drives an 11 second street car to High School every day.....

[big gear head]

Very nice. How does it do on the street with the tunnel ram?

[markinnaples]

That Nova is killer, great job.

[RPOLS3]

Excellent

[Damien]

That Nova is fantastic! Great job.

[Xplantdad]

Awesome stuff Marlin, thanks for sharing. I love that you share your family on the book of Faces ;), too!

[SuperNovaSS]

That is awesome! I hope my kids are interested in cars at that age.

Jason

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So, we did the Eastwood show with both Novas, and are registered for the Motorama Show in Harrisburg, PA next February (just Ben's Nova...) hoping someone will walk by and recognize it from when it was sold new in the Harrisburg, PA area.

Scored a cool license plate from the local speed shop in Lemoyne, PA where Sunderland Chevrolet was located.

The T/A indeed hit the 11's back in October!! :eek: So, it's only a matter of time b4 it spits that dinky 7.5" rear with 3.23's and worn out posi.... Upgrade arrived, suspension stuff (control arms, upper & lower, sway bar, panhard bar and track arm...all adjustable units) arrives today.

I keep telling him to go to college already, it will be cheaper!! He's a really great kid, can't believe it all went this fast....

[big gear head]

If he isn't interested in college then send him to vocational school and have him learn to weld or do machine work, or both. These skills have helped me tremendously with the car hobby, and made me a great living.

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I hear ya, but with a 790 score outta 800 possible on the Math portion of the SAT - he's headed to college!!! It's just a matter of where....