sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!

[Xplantdad]

Back in the summer I was thinking on getting another car. I always wanted to get another 69 nova again and was looking to find a somewhat decent one or maybe even a 66-67 small block, 4 speed chevelle. Could not find any novas but found a pretty nice chevelle at Coffees Corvettes in Scranton, Pa. After not being able to strike a deal on the chevelle I was looking once again.

Entering the scene was good ole Marlin Spotts our resident nova guru! He gave me a phone number of a guy in North Carolina with a 69 SS survivor nova 4 speed. Well that made my day. I contacted the guy so we went back and forth for over a month trying to cut a deal. Neither of us would budge! Again contacting Marlin about the car and having Don White (GTO DON) tell me I BETTER buy it just gave me the little umph I needed for the decision. I knew Marlin and Tommy K. saw the car and Don and I saw some nice pictures of the nova I felt I was ok.

Car was picked up (on all arrangements made by the seller) and delivered the same day, a rainy Friday in October. Pouring rain but it got here. My first survivor car. Old blue lived in California all its life till coming to North Carolina for a brief stay over. I loved the car at first site and knew I was the type of person who could own a survivor. 39,000 original miles with original paint, drive train, interior, exhaust, battery cables, spare tire and clutch. Never been blown in with any paint or any chrome replaced. Even my wife said I did good! And yes Benny it does have some docs!!

In the past few weeks I was able to contact the original owner and have conversations with him about his old car. He was forced to sell in 2004 to a corvette friend of his because he lost his job to NAFTA. He was a strawberry farmer/picker for 40 years. He told me about when he ordered the car from Home Motors in Santa Maria (dealership is still there) in October of 1968 and when he picked it up in late December of 68. I was impressed with his memory.

The car still retains the original black plates with the California dirt clinging to the back. Doing a little maintenance and taking my time and doing some real elbow grease type of cleaning the little nova is looking great! It gets driven every week and will see a couple local car shows in the summer.

Again I would like to thank Marlin for dialing me in on the car, Donny for convincing me it was a good deal, and Jeff Grote (the owner) in North Carolina for being patient and having great communication skills. And thanks for this site and the guys that make it up.

Sam

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[jeff morocco]

awesome........redlines on blue steelies!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

beautiful car Sam !!

[GTO_DON]

The only thing that baby needs is a real cool front plate!!!
I might just have the one!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Hey what are those wheels in the garage??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

WoW look at that baby!
Legend has it North Carolinans are immune to the kakes they call tasty,I guess this proves it.
Even so I think your wife said it best Sam."You did Good!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[302moz]

Looks great original cars are the best!!!!!!

[SS427]

Very nice survivor Sam. I know you will give it a great home. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Wow, I think I died and went to heaven! That is just stunning, Sam!

[camarojoe]

Very cool deuce! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Sam - that is one cool blue ride. I LOVE that patina. You done real good. Glad to hear your enjoying it. Have a blast and thanks for sharing. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

That's not the original wing nut on the air cleaner. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif and I'll trade ya a brand new carpet for that bad ol rubber mat. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
LeMans blue is my favorite color. I don't know why there weren't more Novas in this color. This thing is just beautiful. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

Sammy..........Wow!!! x 10.....You better bring that "Old" Beater to Gettysburg.......... 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

[TDW]

Real nice old Nova.

[Tommy]

Very Cool Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif. The Nova looks great. Manual everything, just like a car should be http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif. Looks like a lot of fun http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif.

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

[bbbenny]

Sammy, You got yourself a great ride, i saw in person. Love a those orginal cars!!!!!! But are you going to drive IT!!!!BBBenny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ohhawk]

Congratulations, very nice original car.....enjoy.

[Shankin]

Very nice!

[Nova Jed]

I can't wait to see that thing in person! The survivor cars seem like an old friend that hasn't changed. I can only imagine what it would have been like to be in the factory the day these cars were built. Beautiful color too! Can I bribe you with some Kakes for a ride??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Sammy, You got yourself a great ride, i saw in person. Love a those orginal cars!!!!!! But are you going to drive IT!!!!BBBenny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ] You know me Benny! Gets driven couple times a week. Then I can spend time cleanin it! Donnie, I put the original California plate on the front with the stickers for 1969 looks good. Since the pictures, I located the original shifter for the car and in the process of having the guy send it to me now. Like pulling teeth but hopefully I will get it shortly. It was placed in the Hurst box when the Hurst was inatalled some time in January of 1969. Don White got me into these survivor cars and man its like Heaven, well........ almost! I just appreciate this original true survivor stuff more and more. If these cars only could talk.

[TOM K]

Sammy:
Very nice original car, Don't change anything on it.
Tom K.

[budnate]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif looks really clean nice find guys, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969l78]

Man that is a great cam Sam. Old blue, love it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

Cool car Sammy, are you bringing it to GM Carlisle ?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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

We first saw this car at the 2006 Nova Nationals, parked off by itself. We (Brian, Joe, TomK, etc...) just swarmed this thing - utterly amazed at it's preservation! Cool car, definitely one of the benchmark Novas.

Well done Sammy! Wanna race? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[kwhizz]

Here's a Pic from 2006 with the "Swarm" in process

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/NovaNationals037.jpg


Ken

[kwhizz]

One More with Marlin and Brian..........This is just before the Monsoon Hit.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/NovaNationals032.jpg

Ken

[47Hammer]

Sam,
Great find, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifvery sweet looking ride, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif good luck with it. Where the heck are all these cool Nova's coming from? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Way to go Sammy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Very sweet ride. And the original shifter is on it's way!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
IF only they ALL survived this way! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Verne

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Brian and I were discussing the how/why the assy line worker wrote 'CAT' inside the trunk with the foam seam sealer!

[Salvatore]

He/she was just doing a personal autograph. Plus that person knew a guy named Marlin Spotts would ask that question some 36 years later. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Race...I have not even done a burn out in that car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Shame on you! I wanna see a smokey burnout pic asap, then we will meet up at the grove to see how well you've got that thing tuned! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Salvatore]

Nope! Can't compete with the Deuces!!! Plus if I do a burn out, I don't want to take the chance on losing any of the original MICRO wheel weights! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I understand http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm enjoying turning the tables on ya after years of you abusing me about my Day 1 stuff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif What do they say... something about what goes 'round, comes 'round?

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

[DarrenX33]

I hope this car doesn't have positraction. "You'll wear out the tires" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

This is a beautiful car in very good hands. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Makes a fine complement to the Z. Your MR69 Sammy! I think Carlisle is a great idea. What do you say Sam? Let's bring it there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I can't wait to see it.

[Salvatore]

NO Day-2 for the nova. The Z/28 yes but the nova no. Got to have one Day-2 and one original in my opinion. If I had to restore the nova that may be a different story but a survivor car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I may get tired of the wheels but Donnie already set me up with that.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Very nice Sammy!!! Survivor cars are becoming more popular....hope to see this Nova at the Nova Nationals in Gettysburg. A set of Cragars would look wild on that ride http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

wilma

[Stefano]

Bring it to Bloomington Gold for the First annual "open to all Survivors cars" show.

Very impressive! Especially from a Guy who considers Tasty Kakes to be cuisine!

BTW, The Kids and I have tried one of each type http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Small block SS car, very very cool!! I love the dill valve stem caps topping off the XT steel wheels!!!

Very Nice, good luck w/the car.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Rich

[scuncio]

Great car Sam. What wheels are you gonna throw on it when you get tired of the XTs?

[Nova Jed]

Hey, is the ebay add for that beautiful Lemans Blue 69 SS? What is the reserve at?? I'm willing to bid 30,000 Kakes for it and 3,000 wit without whizz and 2,000 scrapple patties! I'm gonna git a ride in it somehow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

You did a lot of detail work to it and it looks great! I just can't get over that Lemans Blue and how good it looks out in the sun!

[1969l78]

$35,000 and a few dozen boxes of chicago's own little debbies ummmmmmmmmmm 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/naughty.gif

[Salvatore]

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

[Chris_69_SS]

Drooool!

[1969l78]

$38,500 and some chicago deep dish pizza http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bkhpah]

That was without question the car that shook me at the Nova Nationals. It is that nice too. The "CAT" in the trunk is one of those things that would be lost on almost any restoration project. Thats the type of stuff I love to see. Honest, real, undisturbed cars. And whats better than a SS Nova?..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Damn Sammy, that thing is off the chart! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif I had no idea it was the car I drooled over when Ken posted the pics in '06. Congrats Sir! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Now you're gonna find out that Survivor cars can be a Blessing and a Curse simultaneously! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Great car in Excellent Hands! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[68l30]

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 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif SS = Super Survivor


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

[PeteLeathersac]

Whttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gifW!!!

Just looking at this car you can almost breathe in that old GM interior scent...even better than the smell of fresh TastyKakes?.

~ Pete
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[vince]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifthat is just beautiful http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif good luck with it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[JoeG]

That's a Nice Deuce..........
Is that a sidebody pinstripe following the bodyline of the car or just a reflection.....

[Salvatore]

Joe, The original owner had Home Motors in Santa Maria where he bought the car do it for him. Original owner told me that the guy doing the pinstripe dripped a drop of white paint while pinstripping and it is still there on the quarter panel. Sam

[MosportGreen66]

Sam, love those survivor cars! They're like history books! Full of interesting throw backs. Your Nova is no exception and I'm sure you'll have a blast keeping it clean and beating it up... Are my eyes going or is that an a.i.r. system on your 350?

Just throwing this out there... was the L48 a 4 bolt or 2 bolt main block?

Any vintage photos?

-Dan

[Salvatore]

The original owner has NO original pictures. I asked him a couple times. That is an AIR system. Same block as a Z/28. Glad you like it Dan.

[Bill Pritchard]

[ QUOTE ]
Just throwing this out there... was the L48 a 4 bolt or 2 bolt main block?

[/ QUOTE ]

Don't quote me on this, but I'm fairly sure the only 4 bolt main small blocks were the 68 & up 302's, and the LT-1. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Salvatore]

Nope, 68's were 2 bolt blocks and in 69 the SS 350's and the Z/28's and the 4 barrell truck blocks were basically all the same. 1969 started the 4 bolt blocks. So when you think you are buying something special when you buy a DZ block you are really ONLY buying the stamped suffix code. Unless of course you have the car to go with the DZ block.

[ORIGLS6]

Yep, I have 4 0010 blocks. Three are four bolt main and came out of 4WD trucks.

[PeteLeathersac]

But there's 010 2 bolt blocks too isn't there?.
And what's the other casting used for the 69 DZ's...and only the two used?.
And the truth on the high nickle content thing is...and only the 010's or what?.

Anyone know by chance what casting was used on the blocks shipped to S. Africa for the 100 factory installed Can-Am Firenza cars and spares?. These things are the ultimate http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif and I've asked a few of owners of these cars for info before but only had confirmation of the DZ suffix, never any replies to the casting #'s or dates?.

And lastly, anyone have production by suffix for DZ's...I think Fran Preve listed these back in SuperChevy once?.

Sorry for the sidetrack-hijack..

~ Pete
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Salvatore]

Yes GM said that the 010 blocks had some high nickel contents but http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Blocks used were 386,010,388 and 618 for the Z/28's and the SS cars. In 67 the motors were small journal 2 bolt blocks in 68 they were large journal 2 bolt blocks and 69 is the change, large journal 4 bolt blocks. So when you see someone asking $2,500.00 for a 69 DZ block tell them they are nuts except if it is the original block from your Z/28. Sand the DZ code off and it becomes the same block that was put in that little 1 ton dump truck. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[92646]

Something else people never mention is the distributor tower in the block. At some point in either late 69 or early 70 they started machining the tower to be level with the lifter valley. Sam before we get too far off subject, that is a spectacular car you have. Most cars even from California are never this nice. Your car is truly exceptional. If you go back to the Muncie mystery shifter do you want to sell the Hurst shifter?
Mark Sheppard

[mockingbird812]

"If you go back to the Muncie mystery shifter do you want to sell the Hurst shifter?"

What is the deal with the mystery shifter?

[WILMASBOYL78]

They call them that, because it's a "mystery" as to which gear you're in http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif The factory Muncie shifters in the Novas and probably the other cars, were notorious for jamming and for being sloppy...the shifter partially mounts to the crossmember, so there is a natural tug of war with the tranny when the engine torques http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif these shifters were the first thing that went back in the day....we use Hurst bodies with Muncie handles on some our cars....best of both worlds. There are some guys who rebuild the Muncie units and can make them work reasonably well...still can't match the Hurst for reliability http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif


wilma

[Salvatore]

Mark The "Mystery Shifter" is going to stay on the shelf. The Hurst is going to stay in the car. I have to give drivers ed to my wife and a couple of my kids so they can learn to drive the car to and from some local shows. An original Muncie shifter will just make driving all more a "mystery" for them to learn how to drive the nova. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

SAM,

Interesting. I have NEVER had trouble figuring out which gear I was in with Muncie linkage........as soon as I let out the clutch there is no doubt which one it is http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif !






http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif <---- obviously hurst linkage in this little job! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Salvatore]

Well Sam some of these guys are not as old as you. No seat of the pants experience. Just ask that Benny Pfeiffer guy from East Penn if these shifters are a "mystery"! 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/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Sam,

Great car and find,love the color too.It's nice to own the big block novas,but there is nothing wrong with the 350 ones.Have fun and enjoy your new ride.

[Xplantdad]

Sam....thanks so much for sharing your awesome Nova with all of us. It's no secret that I dig Novas...as a Nova was my first car.

I love the color, the stance, the wheels...heck the whole car rocks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[69hurstSC]

Great car! Is it me or is their a time machine that someone found and has started putting cars away? I agree, smokey burnout pics needed!

[WILMASBOYL78]

OK...enough already about this blue Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif.....all this publicity will go to his head http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Sammy hasn't had this much attention since he was a young boy!

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

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
OK...enough already about this blue Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif.....all this publicity will go to his head http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Sammy hasn't had this much attention since he was a young boy!

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

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, if a certain new yorker would send in pics and a write up...then he could have as much attention as Sammy...but until then....Eat it up Sammy. It's well deserved! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Salvatore]

Beings this is the year of the nova with Sully's, Benny's, Kwizz's, mine etc. I think Mark and Tommy should send their pictures and write up in too. Joe De's 1969 blue survivor L78 nova was one of my favorite cars at Vettefest in November. I bet everybody would like to see a MR on that bad boy too. Has a lot of racing history. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Sam

[Belair62]

Damn nice Sammy !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

[ QUOTE ]
1969 started the 4 bolt blocks.

[/ QUOTE ]

OK, thank you for the enlightenment, Sam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[1969l78]

[ QUOTE ]
OK...enough already about this blue Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif.....all this publicity will go to his head http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Sammy hasn't had this much attention since he was a young boy!

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

[/ QUOTE ]


Lets get some write ups on your cool collection of Nova's.

Then we can all praise them http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Plowman]

Hey Sam-I just saw pictures of your car and it looks awesome! The color is incredible. We'll have to get together. Paul

[WILMASBOYL78]

..are you guys still talking about this car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[kwhizz]

Sammy...........You better show up and bring the Car to the Nova Nationals in Gettysburg........"OR"......We'll have to get the Jamaican Guy's involved http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif....You don't want to be one of those Missing Guy's....Do You http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif.........LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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

[Salvatore]

Kenny, I am going to sell the car to ya. Then you can bring it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

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

Break a "Deal" and "Spin" the wheel............

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

[WILMASBOYL78]

Ok...I'm layin' odds...8 to 5 Sammy doesn't make it to Gettysburg http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif only way he makes it..is if the Dutchman tows him there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

place your bets @ www.wilmasbook.com (http://www.wilmasbook.com)

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

[Mr70]

I'll take that bet,and raise you a 1970 primary float bowl.

[hvychev]

Wow, I just saw this thread! Neat car Sammy! Glad that it is you that ended up with it.

What is with all these guys gettin more and more cars? Between Darren, Sammy, Kwizz, and that Benny guy you could have your own darn car show! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bbbenny]

Frank, Your correct we could have a show of our own. One problem, Sammy,dosen;t want to bring any of his cars out to the shows. I might no drive them, but i bring them out for the guys to see!!!!!!!BBBenny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Salvatore]

More people see mine than yours Benny. The same people see yours, at the same shows! Plus a 69 Z/28 which there are millions of and a pretty nice SS nova "small block" are not going to knock anybodys socks off. Those 2 cars are nice but not Supercar's like a COPO, Yenko, Ram Air 4 car, Hemi, etc! I don't think I could own a car I would not, could not, should not drive. JMO http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I've already offered Sammy my open trailer that's sitting 10 minutes from his house, he's got the puller, so if his schedule allows - we might just see him at Gettysburg! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
I've already offered Sammy my open trailer that's sitting 10 minutes from his house, he's got the puller, so if his schedule allows - we might just see him at Gettysburg! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Schedule..????? what schedule...??? he should be able to fit this show in between baby sitting and watching Dancing with the Stars!!

wilma

[Salvatore]

Tommy, You forgot Oprah in the afternoon. And yes, M was nice enough to lend me his trailer. We have great people on this site. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

So...all you have to do now is mail in your reservation form!!! and here's another idea http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif maybe you PA boys should chip and rent an extra room as a "hospitality sweet"...nothing fancy...just a wet bar, Philly sandwiches and some Tastykakes...some good cigars would also be nice. Please email me and Tibor the room number asap.

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

[1969l78]

Come on Sam I want to see this car also.

[Kim_Howie]

Great lookimg car Sammy I love em. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
So...all you have to do now is mail in your reservation form!!! and here's another idea http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif maybe you PA boys should chip and rent an extra room as a "hospitality sweet"...nothing fancy...just a wet bar, Philly sandwiches and some Tastykakes...some good cigars would also be nice. Please email me and Tibor the room number asap.

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

[/ QUOTE ]


I'll bring some Portillo's and Johnnies Beef Sangwhitches

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

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
So...all you have to do now is mail in your reservation form!!! and here's another idea http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif maybe you PA boys should chip and rent an extra room as a "hospitality sweet"...nothing fancy...just a wet bar, Philly sandwiches and some Tastykakes...some good cigars would also be nice. Please email me and Tibor the room number asap.

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

[/ QUOTE ]


I'll bring some Portillo's and Johnnies Beef Sangwhitches

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

[/ QUOTE ]

Ken plan on endulging with Johnnie's at Vettefest. I owe you. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

"Ken plan on endulging with Johnnie's at Vettefest. I owe you. "



We all owe him, but we're gonna have to sedate him to get him to accept payment!



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif Hmmmmmm. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[SS427]

[ QUOTE ]

We all owe him, but we're gonna have to sedate him to get him to accept payment!

[/ QUOTE ]

Amen to that! However, you just have to learn the sly but very subtle and nowhere near enough, ways of saying thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]

We all owe him, but we're gonna have to sedate him to get him to accept payment!

[/ QUOTE ]

Amen to that! However, you just have to learn the sly but very subtle and nowhere near enough, ways of saying thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You can say that again! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Zedder]

Gorgeous car Sam!!! I'm really happy for you!

[GTO_DON]

Are we still talking about this car?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
Are we still talking about this car?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


I'm sure glad that you said it...this thread is getting as stale as some 3 week old Tastykakes http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[GTO_DON]

Rumor has it that Sammy sold the Nova today to another member here http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Care to talk about it Sam? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

April Fools!

[Salvatore]

Donny, We are not allowed to talk about ole blue anymore! Tommy might throw out of NNN. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[GTO_DON]

[ QUOTE ]
April Fools!

[/ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif 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/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Just funninn http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[bbbenny]

GUYS, Be careful about your comments!I was told about it!JMO. Benny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[GTO_DON]

nova! nova! nova! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif I cant let this DIE http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[1969l78]

Yeah I agree, lets see some more http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[enio45]

sam, great looking car - - good luck with it and enjoy the heck out of it!

[1969l78]

Gotta keep this nova thread alive also!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Nova Jed]

. 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 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

[Salvatore]

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Gotta keep this nova thread alive also!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ] http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Its old news Rob.

[ORIGLS6]

Grouchy ol fart.

[1969l78]

[ QUOTE ]
Grouchy ol fart.

[/ QUOTE ]

Id say http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

He's got too much time on his hands - geez, these retired folks!!

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif RETIRED? He's not old enough yet. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Get back to work Sammy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif











Lord I'm jealous. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[Salvatore]

M, with your crew at home, you will have NO time on your hands when you retire. Just wait! Besides when you retire you can also get busy in a giving back program! That is rewarding! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

You go Sammy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[gibbyzracing]

Beautiful car my father and I restored one just like it in 97 for my grandfather he sold it off and my best friend bought it off of a car lot not too long ago

[396-375Hp]

Another cool car. Love that its a survivor L48 car.

[JHS]

Love the car Sam! I did not realize that you had bought one. My '70 Nova project is coming along. Congratulations on your Nova!

[Salvatore]

Thanks Joe. Glad your project is moving along! Its becoming nova country! A lot of new nova owners and a new interest in the nova has taken a big jump in the past year or so IMO. I am glad to be part of it and a renewed nova owner. P.S. I bet a lot of the interest and excitement stems from the Latrobe area right thru to Donahue with a quick stop in North Canton! This year was a great VF. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Nova Jed]

NOVAS NOVAS NOVAS! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I have to agree with you Sammy! They are coming out of the woodwork!

[beater68427]

Sam hope the weather is good this morning, Have a fun drive today http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[1969l78]

[ QUOTE ]
NOVAS NOVAS NOVAS! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I have to agree with you Sammy! They are coming out of the woodwork!

[/ QUOTE ]

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

[Salvatore]

The drive was good today. Got a little gas, took a little ride and came home and cleaned her up! Theraphy! P.S. Tommy start unzipping the cocoons, its almost Spring! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969l78]

[ QUOTE ]
The drive was good today. Got a little gas, took a little ride and came home and cleaned her up! Theraphy! P.S. Tommy start unzipping the cocoons, its almost Spring! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Sam you are to funny-but I must confess mine is in a sleeping bag also. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks Joe. Glad your project is moving along! Its becoming nova country! A lot of new nova owners and a new interest in the nova has taken a big jump in the past year or so IMO. I am glad to be part of it and a renewed nova owner. P.S. I bet a lot of the interest and excitement stems from the Latrobe area right thru to Donahue with a quick stop in North Canton! This year was a great VF. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You left out a lot of other towns that feature Novas...shall I list a few..??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[Salvatore]

I know there are many nova towns Tommy. I was just stating the areas and people that lately, (IMO) have shed a new and broader interest in the nova. I think you can figure out the people and places I am talking about. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[flyingn]

Looks great Sam!!!!! Where did you take it>? Down the river???

F


[ QUOTE ]
The drive was good today. Got a little gas, took a little ride and came home and cleaned her up! Theraphy! P.S. Tommy start unzipping the cocoons, its almost Spring! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

[Salvatore]

Nope, Took it up through town and around the Park in Souderton. Came down the steep hill and then up to my buddies gas station on County Line Rd. About a 5-6 mile round trip. Just enough! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[flyingn]

nice!!!

[396-375Hp]

I think your car looks great. I also love that brown survivor L78 from the site. Nova's are the best

[J PAUL]

Sam,

Can I have the Blue Beast back? How many Tasty Cakes will it take?

Jeff

[68COPO]

Real NICE Sam. I can tell you're a HAPPY Boy!!
Rick

[Salvatore]

Thanks Rick! Had it out for a little ride today before the snow. Put a pair of RWL studded snows on just in case I can't get out of my driveway! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[nova bob]

DOES YOUR CAR HAVE 4 OR 5 LEAF SPRINGS IN IT??

[nova bob]

I HAVE THE SAME CAR NOT AS ORIGINAL OR AS NICE AS YOURS BUT ITS THE SAME CAR WITH DOCS. i KNOW MY LEAFS ARE AFTERMARKET NEED TO KNOW IF I SHOULD GET 4 OR 5 LEAF ORIGINAL SPRINGS? I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A SET OF BOTH.. ALSO MY CANADIAN DOCS DOES NOT HAVE A LISTING FOR GEAR RATIO. IT HAS A CORRECT DATED 373:1 AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD ORDER IT IN 69. COULD MIT BE CORRECT??

THANK BOB

[Salvatore]

Hi Bob, My car has a 5 leaf with a 3.55 gear in it. The original owner told me he wanted 3.73's but could not get that ratio says the salesman at Home Motors where he bought the car. Welcome to the Site. You will learn alot here from these guys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif