American Muscle Car...

[WILMASBOYL78]

Just got finished watching a show on Speed Channel about Novas..Boy do these guys have a lot of homework left to do!!
Couldn't believe the number of technical things regarding engines, horsepower, etc. that were presented incorrectly. I think it was cool to see the lowly Nova get some recognition but at least they could have got the facts straight. Maybe SYC should consult on their shows to help get the facts correct. They kept showing a red deuce going down the 1/4 mile...looks like someones car from the site???

Striving to be politically, "Nova" correct...

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[hvychev]

The Yenko Nova they show on the track and the feature that they do on the Deuce were my car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif The previous owner Neal Robbins had the car at the Pure Stock Drags in MI in 1997 and that is when that was shot.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Thanks for the info, figured it must be one of the boys...too bad those TV Gearheads didn't get the particulars straight. Neat car!!

have a happy. wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[nuch_ss396]

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Just got finished watching a show on Speed Channel about Novas..Boy do these guys have a lot of homework left to do!!
Couldn't believe the number of technical things regarding engines, horsepower, etc. that were presented incorrectly. I think it was cool to see the lowly Nova get some recognition but at least they could have got the facts straight. Maybe SYC should consult on their shows to help get the facts correct. They kept showing a red deuce going down the 1/4 mile...looks like someones car from the site???

Striving to be politically, "Nova" correct...

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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You know, I have had the same observation about the Barrett-
Jackson auctions and their lack of technical knowledge.
The on-air staff seem to always be asking the same
questions about SMOG systems, JL-8, stating that "this 69
Z/28 came with the cross-ram setup from the factory", bla-
bla-bla....... I had actually written BJ about bringing in
some experts from sites like this to be technical advisors
of sorts during the broadcasts. With all the high-5ing
going on between Craig and his minions ( during the
auctions ), you would think they could afford to bring in
some outside talent to advise on COPO, ZL-1, Z/28, L/78,
L/89, day-two cars, etc.. And that's just Chebbies.. The
Old's & Pontiac guys have their experts too. Of yes, the
Ford guys too.....

Come-on Craig! Part with some of that green stuff and
educate the viewers........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Steve

[Canucklehead]

Ya i saw that episode to. they had said that there was only 200 L79's made is that true?. Does that include 66 and 67 models?. Does that include any acadians?. Was that the rarest or best combo you could get?. Was there any COPO orders on any 66-67 nova's?. The show never answered much about the 66-67 years, they kind of quickly glazed over it.

[WILMASBOYL78]

There were 5481 L79 equipped Novas in 1966 with only 6 made in 1967. I believe that not all the L79 cars were SS, you could order the engine in a plain post sedan..super sleeper!

wilma

[musclecarjohn]

Watched some of last years B-J on TV last night...loved when Brock Yates asked Keith Martin if a '68 Z/28 had a powerglide or a 4-speed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Brock really has no business commenting on these cars...

[nuch_ss396]

I watched a little of the BJ auctions ( FL ) today on Speed.
You know, it seems that the "hosts" seem to know a whole lot
more about European cars than American Muscle cars. What
strikes me as odd here is that 95% of the cars accross the
block are American Muscle cars - no. So why don't they get
with the program and get hosts who know more about our
cars?

Steve

[musclecarjohn]

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I watched a little of the BJ auctions ( FL ) today on Speed.
You know, it seems that the "hosts" seem to know a whole lot
more about European cars than American Muscle cars. What
strikes me as odd here is that 95% of the cars accross the
block are American Muscle cars - no. So why don't they get
with the program and get hosts who know more about our
cars?

Steve

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I think that's why they brought Keith Martin in but he obviously isn't getting any help.Alan DeCadanet know his "Lucas electrical" British cars but when it comes to American Muscle,all he can add to the conversation is "lump" when he's referring to a ZL-1 or a Hemi car.

I'm guessing Brock works for the no-host bar... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[nuch_ss396]

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I'm guessing Brock works for the no-host bar... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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[Canucklehead]

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There were 5481 L79 equipped Novas in 1966 with only 6 made in 1967. I believe that not all the L79 cars were SS, you could order the engine in a plain post sedan..super sleeper!
wilma

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Well where would they get 200 from, their not even close http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

It may refer to the number of non-SS cars that were produced with that engine. Just a guess, have to do some Nova homework to be sure.

wilma

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

200 is a number that is to generally state how many non-ss L79 post cars were produced in '66, usually preceded by 'less than' bec/ nobody truly knows. Carl Riegger of Allentown, PA is the guru on non-SS post L79 Novas.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Alan DeCadanet know his "Lucas electrical" British cars but when it comes to American Muscle,all he can add to the conversation is "lump" when he's referring to a ZL-1 or a Hemi car.

I'm guessing Brock works for the no-host bar... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Brits term for all engines is a lump....kind of a windscreen, nearside, bonnett thing? . And Lucas electrical systems....the real reason Brits like warm beer? ~ Pete

[ANDY M]

Lucas is reffered to in England as the "Prince of Darkness".
The reason why they don't make computers in England is that they have not yet figured out how to get them to leak oil.

[nuch_ss396]

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The reason why they don't make computers in England is that they have not yet figured out how to get them to leak oil.

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[MrsBillyBobcat]

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The Yenko Nova they show on the track and the feature that they do on the Deuce were my car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif The previous owner Neal Robbins had the car at the Pure Stock Drags in MI in 1997 and that is when that was shot.

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I was wondering if that was your car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif COOL! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Rita http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Canuck]

With 900 cars going over the block and each car representing a variant of what the manufacture produced and then the modified cars it would be impossible for a commentator to accurately describe every car. In most cases they are commenting from a cheat sheet and its a case of GIGO. Brock's comment on whether a Z28 had a powerglide was rediculous. Allan DeCadanet should stick with the Jags only.
He is very critical of the restorations and under those lights it is hard to see what the defects are in a car and it makes perfect cars look bad. It is usually all about color. Decadanet often makes comments about panel fit. He has obviouly never restored a car, some panels were never made to fit- period. The whole BJ thing is entertaiment and when has entertainment tried to research the complete truth.
I will be there Wed to Sunday to be entertained. For buying and selling cars I like to do that face to face with the buyer or seller.

[musclecarjohn]

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With 900 cars going over the block and each car representing a variant of what the manufacture produced and then the modified cars it would be impossible for a commentator to accurately describe every car. In most cases they are commenting from a cheat sheet and its a case of GIGO. Brock's comment on whether a Z28 had a powerglide was rediculous. Allan DeCadanet should stick with the Jags only.
He is very critical of the restorations and under those lights it is hard to see what the defects are in a car and it makes perfect cars look bad. It is usually all about color. Decadanet often makes comments about panel fit. He has obviouly never restored a car, some panels were never made to fit- period. The whole BJ thing is entertaiment and when has entertainment tried to research the complete truth.
I will be there Wed to Sunday to be entertained. For buying and selling cars I like to do that face to face with the buyer or seller.

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And entertainment it is...
I too look forward to being entertained in a little over 2 weeks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Do we have a roll-call going yet?