1970 nova suspension option?

[John]

Did the 1970 nova have any suspension option that used a rear sway bar?.....with power drum brakes on the front?
....I thought if it had the power booster...it would have had front disc brakes.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

John, the F41 suspension option included a rear sway bar, but this didn't come out until spring of 1970. The actual part is kind of weird looking....small diameter bar...looks like a clothesline to me. As for the booster I believe power assist was an option with the drum brakes. Power disc was std. on the SS models and was also available with reguar models. I will double check my Nova literature to be sure.

How ya doing?? tw

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The F41 option in '70 gave the Nova a rear sway bar setup, and according to the option list was only available when the SS option was also ordered. I believe the SS option required power front disc brakes, so in theory you could have an SS without F41, but not an F41 without the SS - disc brakes (unless it was a COPO Nova). Look under the rear of the car, above the muffler, to see if the factory floor braces are welded into the floor/frame rails. The rear bars can be added, but they rarely have the original floor braces installed - they usually attach the 'hanger' bars to the frame rails instead.

[Mr70]

I've noticed in the early released Chevrolet price books,ordering guides and catalogs,they stipulate that when the 1970 basic RPO Z-26 SS Nova was ordered with the standard 350/300HP engine,the F-41 performance suspension was NOT included or available,and of course neither was the F-40 suspension.
But at the same time,when you upgraded that same dog tracker with either the L-34 402/350HP,or L-78 402/375HP engines,you now automatically received the F-41 performance suspension package too.
Later dated materials reflect that the F-41 performance suspension is now standard on ANY 1970 Nova Super Sport,regardless of engine installed.
Has anyone seen physical evidence that reflects this on the earlier built Super Sport Novas?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Not to my knowledge. We feel that the F41 became available on non-SS Novas in '71 - but was specific to the SS models for '70.

[Schonyenko2]

John, what's the particulars on the nova? Is it an SS, 12 bolt, trans?
Back then people pulled trailers, and boats with their cars. That was before trucks became popular. Lotta big buicks with 6 lug wheels pulled Airstream trailers. I wonder if this was something that was special ordered for trailer handling, rather than performance. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Mr70]

Good Point.
Is there any evidence of a trailer ball hitch attachment at one time?

[John]

...Okay guys....I got it home...I will be taking some photos tomorrow....Here is what I got..
...1970 Nova, built 350 motor, aftermarket aluminum intake, POWER ASSISTED FRONT DRUM BRAKES, 350 emblems on the fenders, "11427" on the cowl tag, FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS,
..15X7 RALLYS, 10 bolt rear, bench seat, auto. on column,
..get this....FATHOM BLUE...WITH BLACK VINYL TOP...
...built 6/70 ...I will get cowl tag info an photos tomorrow
....
..the one question I have ...are ALL 1970 nova's with "11427" on the cowl tag "SS" models?...or does that mean it came with a V8?
....Oh, it has power steering and factory a/c too...
... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[John]

..oh, and no trailer hitch....or any evidence that there once was one... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[@wot]

1= Chevrolet
14=Nova, V8
27=2 door coupe

The only way to verify SS is if you have build sheet with ss code or if engine #'s match vin. Certain engine options required ss package.

[Supercar_Kid]

The A/C rules out the possibility of COPO or L-78, but it could still be a 70 Super Sport.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Sounds interesting, love the color http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[77Z28]

I had a 1974 Nova Custom coupe that had power drum breaks. Boy talk about chevrolet being cheap. I never could understand why you would have power assist and have drums on all corners.

Todd

[John]

...finally got some photos...
...I don't think the rear sway bar is a factory unit...
..what do you guys think?
..here are some photos... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[John]

...more photos

[John]

...another

[John]

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

[John]

..more

[John]

...cowl tag info...

[John]

...engine compartment

[kwhizz]

Neat Car.......Sway Bar is Aftermarket........

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

[mnyenko]

Unusual combo of lower rocker moldings. With out stainless around windows. Or body side molding. Looks like a fun project. Earl

[John]

...it has alot or Day-2 aftermarket parts....
...elderbrock...air cleaner, valvecovers, carb,
...accel wires, newer tach and small guages...
..rear sway bar
.....I'm thinking about adding a "Dickie Harrel Hood....and some Kelsey Hayes "Stripper Wheels".... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif
...get the body work done and a new interior package http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[superstocker]

Here is a 70 non SS car with F41 suspension.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/69novainvoice32.jpg

[69LM1]

Does that show a posi and a turbo 400? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[mnyenko]

Is that a nova window sticker? Sure looks like SS options. Can we see the rest of it? Earl

[Schonyenko2]

Yes, please post the rest of the window sticker.

[superstocker]

Its a invoice,not a window sticker. I seen the F41 and thought it was for a 70 but its a 69. How could it have F41 if it did not come out until spring of 1970. The car sold for $3028.50 and its not an SS.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/RPOZ28/69novainvoice3.jpg

[Mr70]

RPO F-41 came out in Spring of 1969.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The trim tag as a unique character after the date code, I don't think I've ever seen it before; 06D0 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

I don't have all of the codes memorized, but it appears to be a fathom blue with blue v/t, and blue interior with one exterior molding (drip rail), the rocker moldings were most likely added later.

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

[nova67]

My 70 Nova SS350 had the F41 option with rear sway bar. I don't remember Vin or trim tag data. Bought it in 71. Fathom Blue Blk vinyl top blk buckets console guages No exterior decor groups. 12 bolt no posi. It was sold new at Celozzi -Ettleson Chevy Elmhurst Ill. Last whereabouts Maywood ILL around 75. Anybody know the car??

[Mr70]

Boy that sounds similar to a Nova a friend bought from The Great Auto Race on Cicero back in the late 70's.
He didn't "always save money". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif