1968 L-79 Nova Registry

[9566 BA]

I have started a registry for the 1968 L-79 Novas. There were only 1274 built in 68. I know these are not Supercars but they are very cool Novas and not much is known about them. Please let me know if you have any info on these amazing cars.
http://68l-79novaregistry.com/
or email [email protected]

[sYc]

You may already know about this car, but here is one that is not too far from us. Under current inventory.

Chevelle (http://www.autabuy.com/LinkOut/index.cfm?GoTo=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eclassiccarsinc%2 Ecom)

[9566 BA]

Tom
That is a L-79 Chevelle. I am just doing Novas right now. I know that Chevelle very well I used to own it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[sYc]

My bad, sorry. So is that Chevelle the real deal?

[9566 BA]

I never had any documentation with the car, and didnt have it long enough to find out.

[sYc]

Did it have the "born with" engine in it when you had the car?

[9566 BA]

Tom
I am doing a 68 L-79 Nova registry, I would rather not discuss the Chevelle.

[sYc]

No big deal. Just had heard some rumors about the car and figured best to get it straight from the horse's mouth.

Good luck with the Nova registry.

[9566 BA]

After thinking it over I thought I would set it straight on the 68 L-79 Chevelle. The motor is not the born with motor. It was a L-79 motor out of a 68 nova, ironically I wish I had now. I did not sell it as the real deal. The people who made the claims that is the original motor will have to answer to that. It is really a shame ,the car is very nice, to have such a stigma attached to it.It is a very nice recreation plane and simple. I dont want to get another call from someone buying the car and have to answer to it and not tell them the truth. Case closed.

[sYc]

Jeff, thanks for clearing things up. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

And as you say, a very nice car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


BTW, one of those Novas you are working would fit right in at the Pure Stock Drags. Heck, maybe the Deuce guys would let you in their shootout at the SCR. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[9566 BA]

Tom
I think the L-79 nova would do pretty good against the Deuces. Might just do that.

[PeteLeathersac]

Were all '68 L-79 Novas Non-SS cars? .

What ever happened to that rusty one on eBay about 6 Mos. back? . It looked real and the guy was suggesting a rebody...a red one maybe? .
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~ Pete

[9566 BA]

Pete
In 68 they were all non SS novas with the SS package. They had a 12 bolt, multi leaf springs, and a three speed or 4 speed muncie.

The red 68 from e bay was sold to someone in MO. It was a real L-79 car with alot of Docs.

[sYc]

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Tom
I think the L-79 nova would do pretty good against the Deuces. Might just do that.

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Cool...Marlin, Schonye... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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After thinking it over I thought I would set it straight on the 68 L-79 Chevelle. The motor is not the born with motor. It was a L-79 motor out of a 68 nova, ironically I wish I had now. I did not sell it as the real deal. The people who made the claims that is the original motor will have to answer to that. It is really a shame ,the car is very nice, to have such a stigma attached to it.It is a very nice recreation plane and simple. I dont want to get another call from someone buying the car and have to answer to it and not tell them the truth. Case closed.

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Well said Jeff. This is the type of situation that the guy cloning the #68 ZL1 needs to be aware of. The car was built as a recreation, but now... it's being touted as the 'real deal'. Jeff is an upstanding, honest guy, but the subsequent owners.... different story. Nice to put it to rest.

As for a race between a '68 L79 Nova vs. a '70 LT1 Nova - let's do it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif How about at an SCR when you get your car done? I'm up for it, I think it would be a great race - especially with the '68 L79's usually having an M20 vs. the '70 LT1's having an M21.... the comparisons are endless.

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

[9566 BA]

Marlin
I think it would be great race matchup. I accept your challange. Car should be ready for next year!

[sYc]

Jeff, which one are you working on right now?

[ORIGLS6]

Please Jeff, tell us it's NOT <font color="orange">ORANGE </font> ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

(I'm guessin' <font color="green">GG </font> !) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[9566 BA]

Tom
We are restoring the Grecian Green black top Nova I got from Tom K. It is on the body turner now getting the qtrs welded up.

[Kim_Howie]

Jeff did you get a open air cleaner with the car saying 327-325, if you did i know where it came from. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

Cool.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[9566 BA]

Kim
Yes I did get the air filter housing, thanks!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Love that car Jeff, and would love to find a '68 L79 Nova for my little Amanda someday http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Then there would be a '68 L79, a '69 L78, and a '70 LT1 in the stable.... someday...

[x Baldwin Motion]

Jeff, the seller of that 68 L79 is claiming/showing numbers matching block, do you know who restamped it?

[Kim_Howie]

I used to ride in the car that came off of!! Very fast carhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

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Love that car Jeff, and would love to find a '68 L79 Nova for my little Amanda someday http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Then there would be a '68 L79, a '69 L78, and a '70 LT1 in the stable.... someday...

[/ QUOTE ]Oh brother! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[sYc]

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I used to ride in the car that came off of!! Very fast carhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Howie, have you either owned, or rode in, or have had parts from, every '68 Nova built? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Kim_Howie]

YAH WHAT"S YOUR POINT!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[sYc]

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YAH WHAT"S YOUR POINT!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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Just think, if you had hung on to all the neat crap you have owned through the years, you could be "427king, JR". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Kim_Howie]

This is a picture of the air cleaner he has.

[Kim_Howie]

another one

[Kim_Howie]

I only sells things when I have been drinking I'm going to have to quit that.. I HAVE NOTHING FOR SALE!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[9566 BA]

I will be putting the resto pitures of the Green L-79 on the website in a couple of days. It is completly disasembled now. For those who havent drove in a L-79 powered car it is quite an experience.

I have said all I am going to say about the chevelle, if you want to talk novas rock on!

[sYc]

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..... For those who havent drove in a L-79 powered car it is quite an experience....

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I bet! Where do we sign up? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Marlin cheats. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
I've seen some pics of the GG L79 in process. Looks like a big job being done right.
I think the 68 L79 registry is a good project. It's been up over at Stevesnovasite for some time. Lotta good info there on these way under rated novas.
These are the novas that I believe can be traced all the way back to Bill Thomas, when he started putting 375hp corvette motors in 1st gen novas.
With no SS badging you never knew what hit you until it left you in the dust. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[1969l78]

Love to see some pics

[sYc]

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Marlin cheats. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif


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Huh... I don't think the boy has ever won a race. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[sYc]

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...These are the novas that I believe can be traced all the way back to Bill Thomas, when he started putting 375hp corvette motors in 1st gen novas....

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'Vette engine AND independent rear suspension (Bad Bascom). BT told me the first time out at a USAC road race this car dominated the field. They were "asked" not to bring the car back. That may explain why it was later sold to DH for drag racing.

[Belair62]

Good Luck with the registry Jeff...I know you love those crazy smallblocks !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[9566 BA]

Just talked to a guy from Virginia Beach, Virginia that ordered a 68 L-79, M-21, 3:73 Posi Black with black bench seat with the ZJ2 exterior trim. He ordered it in april of 68 and got it in July. He has all the paperwork , POP, Order sheet and window sticker. He sold it in the 70s. Maybe we can help him find it. Man that must have been an awesome car new. He said it came with dogdish caps and skinny little 7:35x14 tires. He took it took the dragstrip bone stock and did a 14:40! He wishes very much he had it back. Pictures will be on the website when I get them.

[Schonyenko2]

You didn't think I was gonna say anything nice about him didja? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I seem to remember something about a rebody being something like my head on Pam Andersen's body. Nice, real nice.

[JoeG]

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You didn't think I was gonna say anything nice about him didja? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I seem to remember something about a rebody being something like my head on Pam Andersen's body. Nice, real nice.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif--I'm guessing this is not a good thing........

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

One of these years I will win the Deuce Shootout - I won't have to cheat or nothing, just have to drive better http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

I think the L79 vs. LT1 would be a great race - even better if it was a non-yenko copo LT1 nova = race of the sleepers!

[sYc]

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I think the L79 vs. LT1 would be a great race - even better if it was a <font color="red"> non-yenko copo LT1 nova </font> = race of the sleepers!

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I would watch what you wish for. You know how those crazy Canadians are. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[John]

...is there any way to identify if a chevelle came with a L79 motor if the motor and rear are not in the car?
...cowl tag info ..or size of fuel line?
....the car I am looking at has 327 emblems and is a 1968 "Post" chevelle...any help? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

What type of emblems does it have, cast or foil? Also, I think there was an L30 version of the 327 available as well, lower HP.

[John]

..it has the 327 inside the square emblems with the side marker light http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[scott s]

well 1 good way is all l79 cars were 4speeds and the 275 hp cars were saganaw equipped but the l79 had a muncie trans so the speedo cable would exit over by the pass floor insted of the drivers area where all auto and saganaw equipped cars were.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Schonyenko2]

The L79 novas have a heavier duty radiator than the 275hp versions. I can't say for sure, but would think the chevelles might also.