70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD

[bad1racing]

Hey guys I found a 70 Nova SS 396 4spd.Not original engine,but on a good note it does have a 68 396-375hp engine out of a Chevelle.Silver body,black vinyl top,black bench seat interior,no P/S,does have P/B,12 bolt.Trim tag looks like this.
ST70 11427 WRN017154
731 14 14
09A A 2
The engine has T1013EG 18K122162 stampings on it.I looked it up in the parts catalogs at work to find out it was a 396 Special High Performance.
It needs the usual work lower front fenders,trunk drop-offs.Someone put quarters on it before.Decent job,but why not put drop-offs in it while you are there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Couldn't really see the center of the floor pans,but from what I did see they were old undercoating(looked good).I have not gotten back to the guy yet as to what his bottom $$$ is.Been down most of the week with the flu.I tried to load some pic's,but Photobucket was taking forever so I will try to get them uploaded Sat. AM.Very workable car.Any ideas on a decent $$$ to buy??Thanks for any input.Pic's tomorrow if possible.Seller had $13,400 on his sign.
Kendall

[mnyenko]

Sounds like a good deal with that motor. Check the front core support etc...To see if it is a real big block car. Even a small block real SS with that motor is a buy around $10,000. Earl

[@wot]

Thats a very early production number!

[bad1racing]

Finally after 45mins. at Photobucket this morning I have pics.

Right side http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/IMG_0767.jpg

Left side http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/IMG_0768.jpg

68 396-375hp http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/IMG_0769.jpg

Big block core support with small block radiator http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/IMG_0770.jpg

Thats it for now.I also thought $10,000 was a pretty alright deal if it could be had for that price.
Kendall

[Tommy]

Sharp!! I like the color. Nice shot of the SS hood brackets too. Doesn't sound like A bad deal at all to me. The more I look at vinyl roof cars, the more I am starting to like them.

Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Mr. Duece]

Kendall, You have a p.m.

[69hurstSC]

a wolve in lambs wool!

[mnyenko]

That is a very good looking project. Pay him what he wants and bring it home asap. Earl

[PeteLeathersac]

Looks pretty nice....the '68 L78 engine is a bonus! . Like Tommy, vinyl top cars in some color combos are growing on me too! . .

~ Pete

[370454s]

Nice looking. Snatch it up ASAP.
Mike

[69LM1]

Woo Hoo, buy it quick!

[bad1racing]

I talked to the owner and he said that he has only owned the car for 5yrs.He bought it from a buddy of his,he owned it for 12yrs.The buddy bought it from some dealer in Cedar Rapids Iowa.The way that the car sits is the way the buddy bought it.Asked what he needed out of it,he said"I dont know,but I'm not going to give it away".No serious offers yet but he wanted to know if I wanted to make one.I told him I would get back to him.I told him that I wanted to come back and look at it a little more.He said it was not the end of the world if he didnt sell it,but,his house project kinda went over budget.Its more money than I wanted to spend but I think it is a good investment.The value is only going to go up right?????Time to go wash the truck to take my mind off of it.Probably wont sleep tonight thinking about it.Gotta go.I'll keep you updated. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Kendall

[69LM1]

Kendall,
He who hesitates loses, especially now that you mentioned it here on a public forum. I would go put a deposit on that car asap if I were you, and get a SIGNED and NOTORIZED bill of sale. Unless you can get the cash today, then I would show up with the trailer and cash in hand.
You can bet that people have been blowing up that first pic and trying to get the phone number off of that truck!

[Schonyenko2]

Dealer most likely was Rapids. They sold a lot of performance cars in the CR area. Buy it NOW. If you change your mind later, there's probably a line right here who will take it off your hands.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Looks like a good deal, got worried when I saw that rad holddown - but then saw the big 'window' in the support http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Go get it!

[bad1racing]

Update.The car is sold.Yes,it will be in my garage.Waiting on the money.Should be home by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.More pictures to follow then.The wife wanted to know what my intensions were with it.I told her,the car would be left together except to do maint.Our second daughter will be out of high school in 5yrs so that is a good time to tear into it.Drive it for now and tear it down later.She also wanted to know if we were going to haul it to SCR9?I said as much as I would want to,no.Sorry guys pictures only unless you come up for the Berger show and cruise weekend.Cant wait to get it home.
Kendall

[PeteLeathersac]

Congrats Kendall....good move! . Gotta' love a wife who wants to take the car to SCR9 too....what a woman!!!
Here's a link to an EG motor on eBay....may help you feel even better about what you just plunked down for? .

~ Pete

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-L78-...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-L78-396-375HP-Freshly-Rebuilt-Engine_W0QQitemZ4644843731QQcategoryZ34202QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)

[JRSully]

$10k is a steal for that car, looks very original, that engine alone is 3500-4k, good job, good luck with it, join National Nostlagic Nova, wealth of information and resources. SULLY

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
$10k is a steal for that car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

that engine alone is 3500-4k..... OR MORE!!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]


Great News Kendall. Congrats!!!

Any time you wanna make a couple hundred on it................. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[bad1racing]

Couldn't get the car for 10k,had to go the full $$$.Thats ok I just couldn't let this one go by.As for selling the 396 Mr.Deuce has first crack at it if and when it gets upfitted with bigger power.He was the first to ask about the motor,or the whole car purchase if I couldn't swing the deal.So being a man of my word he gets the first call.Next, thanks to all who chimed in for me to go buy the car.Thats what makes this board the best. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifIt is going to be a long week waiting for the check to come.Mr.Cumby I will trade ya even up for that black Chevelle http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gifJust kidding.The family and myself will totally enjoy the new purchase.The best part about it being a 4spd is that my oldest daughter doesn't know how to drive one,but the wife does http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif.
Kendall

[Xplantdad]

Kendall,

My wife just "discovered" that she's able to drive the Chevelle with the 4 speed. Talk about a crazy driver...I was sweating bullets http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Holly on the other hand, will have to wait awhile!

Nice score on the Nova...congrats! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[69LM1]

Congrats! Glad to see you got it, even at full price.
Enjoy!

Rich

[Mr. Duece]

Congrats. on the purchase Kendall. You'll never get hurt for that money. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bad1racing]

Tonight the car came home on a trailer.No,its not going to be a trailer queen.Just the easiest way to get it home.Took it off of the trailer and had to go for a shakedown cruise on the road.The wife didnt have a seatbelt on her side but she went anyhow.The car drives nice.The motor pulls like gangbusters,shifts nice,steering is pretty tight.The car has been sitting for a while because the header collector was rusted to the point that it came apart on the test cruise.No damage done.The guy I bought it from I think was having second thoughts about selling it once we got there.He asked me if I was going to keep it or sell it.I told him,keep it.He stood in his driveway watching us as we drove down the road.Nothing against it but I think he was crying as he really didnt want to get rid of it.I told him we would take good care of it.He also wanted to see it after we get it redone.I said we would be happy to come by and show it to him.If anybody wants specific pictures of something let me know and I will do my best to get them posted.I told the wife I dont need anymore gifts for b-day or anything anymore as I have everything I want.For the most part anyhow.Time for bed,no Im not sleeping in the car tonight.
Kendall

[Xplantdad]

C'mon Kendall...you'll be sleeping near it though, won't you! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Just kidding...and congrats on getting the car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bad1racing]

Bruce,actually I was sleeping pretty close to it.It was parked only about 20ft from my bedroom window.The wife asked if I wanted a pillow and blanket to go sleep in it.The youngest daughter went with us to pick it up and on the way home she said she wanted a horse.I said what do you want a horse for when we already have 375 on the trailer.For some reason she didnt think that was very funny. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Time to go get this http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif off of it.
Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Good deal Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
I told the wife I dont need anymore gifts for b-day or anything anymore as I have everything I want.

[/ QUOTE ]

Good Man! Sounds like a pretty cool lady as well.

Look forward to seeing you all again in September.

NOW GET US SOME MORE PICTURES!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[bad1racing]

Some new pictures.Sorry it took so long.Been pretty busy.But here are some.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES001.jpg
On trailer at home.And another.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES002.jpg
On the ground.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES003.jpg
More coming waiting for dial-up slow downloads http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif
Kendall

[musclecarjohn]

that is a sweet ride...love the vinyl top...good score! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[bad1racing]

Pictures taken for the Ins.Co. last night in the back field.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES005.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES006.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES007.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES008.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES009.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES010.jpg
Thats it for now as I'm waiting for the rest to download into the "Bucket".More probably tomorrow.I also have a video of trying out the posi but it was going to take 3hrs. to download 14secs of video.Yea it does this http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Kendall....S-W-E-E-T!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Load up the rest of the pics when you get the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[JQ]

I noticed the Ca. front plate, did the car spend some time in California? Cool car... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif JQ.

[MosportGreen66]

You did good Kendall ... you did damn good! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Where are the engine shots????


wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Tim Penton]

That is a real good looking Nova. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[flyingn]

VERY nice Nova for the $$. You made a great deal.... Lets see some interior shots.

Frank

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Looks nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bad1racing]

Hey guys thanks for all the http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif.The CA. plate I think is just a novelty as 17yrs ago the car was in Iowa.Interior shots loaded this morning.Engine shots probably loaded tonight.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES011.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES012.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES013.jpg
I think one more of the odometer waiting to be downloaded.The wife drove it down the road the other night.The oldest daughter wanted her to let DAD drive home,but she said"no I will drive it home." She proceded to do 2 5grand power shifts http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif.More pictures as promised as time allows.
Kendall

[Mr. Duece]

Cool! I don't think my wife knows what a 5grand power shift is... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Hey!!! That's a 731 interior, and it's in very nice shape - a rarity http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Better watch out, some deuce owner just might swipe those seats and leave you some custom covered ones http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey!!! That's a 731 interior, and it's in very nice shape - a rarity http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Better watch out, some deuce owner just might swipe those seats and leave you some custom covered ones http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Those muffled sounds you heard last nite out in your garage was Marlin changing the interior..don't worry he did a nice job http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Cool car, gotta love BB novas..engine shots please!

wilma

[ORIGLS6]

Kendall,

The more I see, the better I like it!

No frills, just MEAT! That's what a musclecar SHOULD be. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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

[Schonyenko2]

Any idea where in Ia. it was? Sure wish I'd have known about it. Nice catch.

[47Hammer]

Very nice Nova, reminds me of my first car, Big Block, 4Spd, Bench seat. You scored! Thanks for the cool pictures too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jasonL78]

Sweet ride and what a good investment. My wife has been been kind of hinting around she wants to drive my L78 68 nova.I told her this isn't no 6 cylinder trailblazer. She kind of laughed and said I know. That could be good or bad!!

Jason

[Chevy454]

As much as my wife gripes about my hobby, she's always one of the first to grab the keys and take off if with one of our older cars...in fact, she drove our Cortez Silver L78 Nova 4-speed ever day there for a while, and gave me crap when I sold it to a buddy of ours! She'd pass up the loaded Suburban with 496ci and jump in the Nova with a little 396 almost every time! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kmh1031]

Hey Gang need your expert advice. I have watched this vehicle for awhile, and the seller has relisted it with a much lower reserve. I have moved on.

However I have a novice friend who would like to buy it for an investment. What is the opinion of this group. It is on ebay under the item number
Item number: 180000832435

Thanks
Mike

[kmh1031]

Hey gang I meant it is a 1969 not a 70.
Thanks

[jfkheat]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180000832435

[Denis]

That build sheet sure is new looking...

http://carsfromyesterday.com/ebay/69chevellegold060106/23.JPG

[ohhawk]

Buildsheet is highly suspect. Might have something to do with the lowered reserve.

[mockingbird812]

Kenneth this Chevelle has been discussed before. The Build Sheet (BS) is a forgery (numerous errors i.e. "M40 4 speed Auto Tran" . I would proceed cautiously with this one. I sent him an email regarding this the last time he listed and he has ignored my input. If he knew Chevelles at all he would know that the BS is <font color="red"> BS! </font> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[bad1racing]

Picture time again.Tom and Mr.Deuce here are your engine shots.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES015.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES016.jpg
Odometer with no shift indicator
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES014.jpg
Fuel tank and 3.55 posi 12bolt
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES018.jpg
Couple more front 1/4 shots.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES017.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES019.jpg
396 emblem.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES020.jpg
Last one for now.Resting in the garage.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES021.jpg
Schonyenko the key tag that I got with the car says,Van Velzen Pontiac Buick,Souix Center IA.
Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Looks good...small block cover on radiator support..check the opening size on the support and see if there is a tag on the radiator. BB Novas are the bomb!!

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

[Schonyenko2]

Thanks. Way on the other side of the state from me. I thought maybe a Rapids, or Friedly car. Both Yenko dealer network.

[Mr. T]

[ QUOTE ]
That build sheet sure is new looking...

http://carsfromyesterday.com/ebay/69chevellegold060106/23.JPG

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes, it certainly does. Dang, it's hurting my eyes it's so bright. Where are my sunglasses? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Ah, much better.

[mmcporter]

car looks fabulous--use it in good health

[bad1racing]

Well a little rear end maint this week revealed from what I can gather is the original rear axle and ring and pinion.The R&amp;P reads like this.
2 GM 3853010 11 39 7 69 I4
The rear axle code reads.
CBT 0829 G1 E
Posi plates need to be replaced as the fluid change didn't help the sometimes snapping when turning from a stop.Our Wynn's salesman gave me a synthetic kit to put in it for free,so I guess all that it cost me is another $3.00 gasket to reseal the rear end again.
Kendall

[TimG]

The Novas are pretty neat. We drove to Houston two weeks ago and picked up a 1970 Nova L78 with bench seat and automatic transmission. The car has the original engine, transmission and 4.10 rear. It's black/black, needs some work, but essentially a nice original car. It belongs to a member of this forum.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

4.10 rear? In a '70? What's the code http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[TimG]

I'll need to check the rear. Original owner put a 4.56 in the unit for drag racing.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Ok, I think the 4.10 rear in '70 would be a special ordered item - which is why I asked about the code. The Deuces have these special ordered rears with a unique code only found on the copo novas, but I would not be surprised if some big blocks with special ordered 4.10 rears would have received the same code.

[TimG]

Interesting, I'll find the code and report.

[bad1racing]

A couple new pictures of the Nova going into hibernation.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES025.jpg
Next is my new desktop picture.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES026.jpg
Going into its stall.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES027.jpg
Covered and resting.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES028.jpg
And the stablemate for the winter,my buddys German conversion VW coupe to convertible.Will be a cool car when done.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/NOVAPICTURES029.jpg
Thats it for now.Dryer sheets going in this week to keep any varmits out.Also have three outside cats that patrol the barn regularly.
Now is when I wished I lived out by Xplantdad so I didnt have to put it in hibernation for 4-5 months.
Kendall

[deuce-less]

i think the bikes hanging on the garage wall are too close to the nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[BUIZILLA]

I don't want to start another thread war here BUT,

that build sheet above is bogus.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

question &gt; since when did GM make an M40 4 speed auto trans?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

answer &gt; NEVER. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

it was an M40 T400 3 speed auto trans. option in 1970. Period, end of subject. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

unless, of course, i'm reading that sheet wrong... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

JH

[WILMASBOYL78]

Kendall, get yourself a "Car Jacket" for that baby....looks like a big vinyl sleeping bag. You lay it out on the floor and drive the car on it, then cover with cloth cover and zip up the bag. They include moisture absorbing packets with the bag. I over inflate the tires, WD-40 as needed, dryer sheets in and out along with the moisture bags, remove battery, Sta-bil in fuel, good coating of rubber and vinyl treatment and some wax on the outside and put her to bed. You can get the bags from Wayne bushey at National Nostalgic Nova..717-252-4192. I use them on all our cars and they work great!!!

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

I call them a car condom http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[bad1racing]

6161x11,You are correct the bikes are way to close to the Nova.That is this weeks job to move them to the other side of the barn.It's just resting right now not in the final position.
Tom,I always said if I ever got a nice car I wanted one of those capsules.Maybe the wife will by us one for X-mas http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif.Maybe I should talk to Kwizz to see how you train those wives!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifOops I think my wife already has me trained.Yes dear!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Kendall

[deuce-less]

hard to beat the color on your nova...

shouldn't every body have at lest one big block nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Those Michigan winters are devastating to Musclecars. Why don't you let me keep it in warm, Southern Illinois for a few months. She'll be in good company and she'll be able to 'breathe' once in a while. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Salvatore]

Yea that's right. The Illinois winters are much, much more milder! They don't even sell snow shovels in your town I bet! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Nice try Cumby. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Might as well leave it with Tricky Ricky Nelson or maybe Darren in the rust belt! Those guys will throw a set of chains on er and take her for a Sunday newspaper or to church. Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Kendall, I'm not talking about one of the capsules with the air pump and fan, though it is a good idea. The Car Jacket bag fits loose like an oversize car cover..I would probably use the capsules on some of the cars if I had the room. They are not that expensive..less than $250. Well worth the protection.

wilma

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif Hey, who's side are you on anyway? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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"Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too."

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif Ken T? That's the guy who was sittin' at the computer watchin the Blizzard last week! He's too busy with 'other stuff' to babysit another Nova. Besides..... Princess might leave her purse open and he'd end up BUYING IT! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Salvatore]

AHH, You Midwesterners! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[bad1racing]

6161x11,Yes everyone should have a BB Nova.Its kinda funny about the color,I've always liked the blues light or dark it doesnt matter,but this car has grown on me from the instant the wife and I saw it.Just so happens that everything that we own is silver,gray,or pewter right now.If I had my way I would have a whole barn full like Tom Williams http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif.
Dennis,I will let you have the Nova for safe keeping this winter if I can have that ole' Black Chevelle for safe keeping during the summer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif.I'll take real good care of it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif.I might even wax it without using a SOS pad http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif.
One thing I do know is that I need to get that engine out of that car before I hurt it.Mr Deuce is first in line for it so dont ask http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif.Its just to much fun to go out and drive it hard so before something happens to it I'm gonna do some serious looking at a crate engine that I can go out and abuse.The engine is worth more complete than with a rod out the side of it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif
Anyhow I just love the Nova and it would take something major to happen to get it away from me.
Kendall

[Xplantdad]

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif Hey, who's side are you on anyway? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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"Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too."

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif Ken T? That's the guy who was sittin' at the computer watchin the Blizzard last week! He's too busy with 'other stuff' to babysit another Nova. Besides..... Princess might leave her purse open and he'd end up BUYING IT! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Yeah...like that brand new trailer that he's got for his big block Nova.

Speaking of big block Novas...in Pewter silver no less...here was mine...was a six cylinder &amp; powerglide originally!


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/untitleda.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/untitledb.jpg

[bad1racing]

Hey Bruce it doesn't matter how it starts out as long as it has a BB in it.Besides it looks sleeperish w/out engine badges and sittin low.Way to sneak up on them.My first Nova,a 71SS,started out as a 350 4spd. and ended up as a 454 4spd.
Kendall

[kwhizz]

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif Hey, who's side are you on anyway? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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"Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too."

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif Ken T? That's the guy who was sittin' at the computer watchin the Blizzard last week! He's too busy with 'other stuff' to babysit another Nova. Besides..... Princess might leave her purse open and he'd end up BUYING IT! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Yeah...like that brand new trailer that he's got for his big block Nova.

Speaking of big block Novas...in Pewter silver no less...here was mine...was a six cylinder &amp; powerglide originally!


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/untitleda.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/untitledb.jpg

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[kwhizz]

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Those Michigan winters are devastating to Musclecars. Why don't you let me keep it in warm, Southern Illinois for a few months. She'll be in good company and she'll be able to 'breathe' once in a while. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Watch out for Cumby's Garage..........anything that goes in............has a hard time getting out and they turn into "Barnfind Cars"

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif (back at 'cha)

[ORIGLS6]

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Watch out for Cumby's Garage..........anything that goes in............has a hard time getting out and they turn into "Barnfind Cars"

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Oh don't start on me. Nelson already gives me a hard time about my 'garage/storage bldg.'! Hey, you work with what you have! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Salvatore]

That is right Dennis. The REAL car guys had one car garages with a propane salamander blowing in when we changed clutches in January. The rich guys had big garages for their boats and golf clubs! Never bothered us grease monkeys in those days. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif You had a garage? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Did you ever hear the term "Shadetree Mechanic"? Where do you think it originated? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[bad1racing]

Well it's been a long winter. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gifLook at what you find when a person starts cleaning parts to re-insert everything you took out before storage. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/enginepictures018.jpg
Inside of bellhousing above and outside of bellhousing below.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/enginepictures017.jpg
Looks like someone had a pressure plate failure at some point. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bad1racing]

Well it's been awhile since I've added anything to this,but here goes.
Heres the new power plant installed in the car.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/427run004.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/427run005.jpg


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/427run002.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/427run002.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/427run003.jpg

And a little run in video from a couple of months ago.It was about 45 degrees out when I ran it.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/th_427run.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/?action=view&amp;current=427run.mp4)
Gotta click on the picture to play the video.

Gonna put a Tremec RS600 behind it.Should run 2200rpm at about 75 mph on the highway.

Can't wait.

Kendall <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Gonna be cool!

[bad1racing]

Well as you can tell from my two lines at the bottom the Model A is sold and going just down the road to my neighbors house.Next is to order the RS600 5spd trans on tues or wednesday.

Kendall <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

very cool !!!