'66-7 Nova - whatcha got?

[Chevy454]

Looking for a '66 or '67 Nova/Chevy II...kicking around a new Pure Stock project for little bro...not sure if either year would be more favorable than the other, so I guess either is an option. Anyone know of a decent driver/project or (?) hemmed up in someone's garage?

An L79 oughta go 12s, right? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[John Brown]

Rob, have you checked with Dan and Bob about the 67 L79 Nova/Chevy II being ok? I heard there were only a few made in 67, so they may or may not accept them as being a legal pure stocker?

According to http://novaresource.org/production.htm there were only 6 of the 67 L79 325 horse Novas that were built, compared to nearly 5500 350 horse L79's in 1966.

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Of the 6 built, at least 3 are alive and well. So, if they let a ZL1 vette run (of which only 2 were built), I can't see why they wouldn't let a '67 L79 Nova.

[Chevy454]

Well, ZL1 'Vettes can't run...but the L79 isn't exactly as exotic as the ZL1 engine, either! LOL!!

Are these 4-speed only? Any advantage to a post? Anything else I'm missing?

[John Brown]

Here's the 327 engine/transmission choices for the 66/67 Chevy II / Nova

1966 327 8-cylinder

ZA - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual
ZB - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual and A.I.R.
ZC - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual, A.I.R. and A/C
ZD - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide and A.I.R.
ZE - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual and A/C
ZF - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide and A/C
ZG - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual and A.I.R. (L79)
ZH - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual, A.I.R. and A/C (L79)
ZI - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual (L79)
ZJ - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual and A/C (L79)
ZK - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide
ZM - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide and A/C


1967 327 8-cylinder

ZA - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/manual
ZB - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/manual and A.I.R.
ZD - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/Powerglide and A.I.R.
ZE - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/manual and A/C
ZG - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual and A.I.R. (L79)
ZH - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual, A.I.R. and A/C (L79)
ZI - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual (L79)
ZJ - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual and A/C (L79)
ZK - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/Powerglide
ZM - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/Powerglide and A/C

Look at this page for the Weights (http://novaresource.org/weights.htm)

You and your bro should have talked to Terrys uncle, Paul Pennington Friday or Saturday at Stanton. He probably has a line on just the 66 or 67 Nova you're looking for. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Denis]

Guy here is getting out of the hobby & has three 66-67 Nova project cars and a bunch of parts. If someone wants to take everything off his hands, he'll cut you a good deal.

The 67 is an SS, six-banger with a M22. The 66 has a TH350 and (according to owner) an L79 engine out of another car. The other 66 is a roller parts car. He hasn't touched the cars for years.

PM me if you want his contact info (he's not into computers).

[Mike Petrillo]

Hi Denis,
PM me or call daytime 707-246-4662
Thanks Mike

[kwhizz]

Rob.......Those "Old" Nova's can't get out of their own way............................LOL

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

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I thought JJ was running a ZL1 in the silver vette, or is it an L88??

[Chevy454]

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I thought JJ was running a ZL1 in the silver vette, or is it an L88??


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L88...that's the top tier allowed to run...the Mopar guys wanted the '64 Hemi, Chevy guys said "fine, then we'll build ZL1 Corvettes", so Bob/Dan nixed *both* of them...

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I thought JJ was running a ZL1 in the silver vette, or is it an L88??


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L88...that's the top tier allowed to run...the Mopar guys wanted the '64 Hemi, Chevy guys said "fine, then we'll build ZL1 Corvettes", so Bob/Dan nixed *both* of them...

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That's a bummer, I'd love to see a ZL1 'vette mop up on the '64 Hemi http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[markjohnson]

I'm not sure of this, being the 1967 is so rare, but I do believe I was informed once that the 1967 L-79 Nova had a cast iron intake manifold with Quadrajet, saginaw four speeds and 10 bolt. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong on this. But if true, I would think that would narrow your search down to a 1966 model. I wanna say it was Car Craft, but back in the '70's, they were gonna implement some kind of new NHRA drag racing class that was 1967 and earlier and asked several racers opinions. Grumpy replied that with that cutoff year it would allow one year (1967) of the early Nova's and that since those cars are so light that would be the ideal car for the class. Even over the 1967-69 Camaros. There's something to get you pumped up!

[Denis]

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Hi Denis,
PM me or call daytime 707-246-4662
Thanks Mike

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PM sent.

[John Brown]

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I'm not sure of this, being the 1967 is so rare, but I do believe I was informed once that the 1967 L-79 Nova had a cast iron intake manifold with Quadrajet, saginaw four speeds and 10 bolt.

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Hadn't heard that about 67 L79 cars, but the part about having a cast iron intake and a Q-jet is a fact on 68 Chevy II L79 cars. My 68 Chevy II L79 car did come with a Muncie 4-speed and a 12 bolt rear end however.

[kwhizz]

The 67 Cars came with the Cast Iron Intake and a Quadrajet Carb......Took a 25 H.P. hit and were rated at 325 H.P.......There was an original 67 L-79 at the Nova Nationals this year.....Here are some Pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Nova%20Nats%2007/DSC06438.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Nova%20Nats%2007/DSC06439.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Nova%20Nats%2007/DSC06440.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Nova%20Nats%2007/DSC06441.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Nova%20Nats%2007/DSC06442.jpg

Ken

[Donny Brass]

and 67 Nova's must leak gas into a yellow bucket at all times http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Nice car, love that color combo - Granada Gold with a black hat! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

That car is going to Wayne at NNN for a restoration!

[Mr70]

Why?..that Chevy II looks Beautiful as it is! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Stefano]

After Rob is done picking thru the cars, I need a good '66 Body.

[Chevy454]

Stef: holler at Denis...

[joey]

I have a 66 chevy II ss no motor or tranny all body work complete ,rack and pinion steering cowl hood all chrome redone 12 bolt $8500 ready for final fit and paint

[Stefano]

Do you have pics you can send? [email protected]

[joey]

sure I will post some and send some

[joey]

sorry took so long I almost forgot till I walked past my old barn http://www.mediamax.com/wjoey/Hosted/012.JPG http://www.mediamax.com/wjoey/Hosted/015.JPG http://www.mediamax.com/wjoey/Hosted/016.JPG http://www.mediamax.com/wjoey/Hosted/018.JPG

[joey]

car above has been sold to a local person

[budnate]

burp.... http://peoria.craigslist.org/car/445097899.html

[ORIGLS6]

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Looking for a '66 or '67 Nova/Chevy II...kicking around a new Pure Stock project for little bro...

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Does it have to be a 66/7? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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