Pavillions? California style!!! [Archive]

Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:29 PM

What do you do when you visit SoCal? That's right, you meet up with your friends at a car cruise!

Gary (my brother) and his son Talyor and me were invited to a car cruise called Cars and Coffee by David Lindsley (Z28DL) and we were albe to talk Mark and Bart (LateBrakeU2 and 47 Hammer respectivley) to drive down from the Malibu area to hang with us....

It was a great time...and the show was from 6:30am until about 9:00am

Thanks for the invite Dave and it was great to see the guys...as it always is! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

Now for some pics...

Dave's L78 Nova...

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:35 PM

An original owner Nova...bought at Harry Mann. Owner has pics from the day he picked it up...through all of the mods and racing at Lions, OCIR, etc.

I actually have pics of this car at the Car Craft Street Machine Nationals from 1981...and I was just looking at them the other day. When I get home I will scan them...and post them here...! Owner was amazed that I knew thatthiscar had tow tabs on it back then (He just removed them)

Dave Lindsley is in the last picture...and I just remembered that Dave forgot to give Dave O and Bob A. the secret sign!

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:36 PM

Sweet sounding REAL Shelby

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:37 PM

More

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:38 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:38 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:39 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:40 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:40 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:41 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:42 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:42 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:43 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:44 PM

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Xplantdad

07-05-2008, 11:45 PM

Last picture...Mark explaining the virtues of a great MPG vehicle with a lady who was interested in what exactly it was!

Again...It was great to see you guys...and Dave, thanks so much for your hospitality! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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firez

07-05-2008, 11:49 PM

My 68 Z28 is from the same dealership as Daves L-78 Nova,Selman Chevrolet in Orange Calif. Neat to see another Hi-perf car from the same place.Looks like a great gathering of cars.

m22mike

07-06-2008, 12:26 AM

Bruce
Way to go http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Very cool cruise.
I was there back in April, it is a must do if anyone is visiting So Cal.
Check our This edition of "Car Crazy"
http://www.carcrazycentral.com/TV-Show-Watch-Episodes.aspx?VideoID=371

Good Post Bruce http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

Mike

bkhpah

07-06-2008, 01:45 AM

Man those two Novas are awesome! I'm thinking Fall Vette-Fest. ..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

kwhizz

07-06-2008, 02:06 AM

Looks like a Gathering of SCW restored cars........"Frigg'in" Perfect........WOW!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

CC Rider

07-06-2008, 02:15 AM

Thanks for the photos Bruce! Great as always.

Been raining here, no cruising. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Verne_Frantz

07-06-2008, 02:37 AM

Hey...Thanks for the great photos! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

If you guys didn't bother to read the sign on "Joe's Nova", you'd better go back and read it. He explains a life-long love affair with ONE car very well........and I know exactly what's he's talking about!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

x Baldwin Motion

07-06-2008, 03:46 AM

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If ever I had the plastic fantastic, this would be a top choice. I love the milktoast interior. Does anyone know the real color name?

thanks Bruce for the National coverage http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

Mr. Chevy

07-06-2008, 06:39 AM

Thanks Bruce, loved the shots of the Novas.. Very Nice!! Rich

47Hammer

07-06-2008, 07:52 AM

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Sweet sounding REAL Shelby

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Z28DL/cars%20and%20coffee/tn_DSCF2730.jpg

Yeah, how about because it was uncorked! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif what a nut. The maroon Vette and both of the novas were neat cars too. Bruce, great seeing you and have a safe drive home. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

1969l78

07-06-2008, 04:23 PM

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

Dog427435

07-06-2008, 06:54 PM

Bruce - Thanks for keeping us up to date on what's going on out there - some great cars and great shots as always!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

Xplantdad

07-06-2008, 07:19 PM

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'69Novajoe

07-06-2008, 11:38 PM

Bruce, It was nice meeting you and hearing that you remembered my car from the '80's!! Thanks for the kind words. Anyway, I don't know if my car deserves being on this cool site, but if anyone wants to see/read more about it they can check it out here - Nova Joe's Garage. (http://home.earthlink.net/~cjweatherstrip/index.html) I've also taken the liberty to post a picture from Lion's Dragstrip, "back in the day".
Thanks again, Joe
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6356/nova223dh.jpg

ORIGLS6

07-07-2008, 02:28 AM

Welcome Joe. And just for the record, I think your Nova is more than deserving! Evidently one of our more prominent members agrees! Bring her to Rosemont, IL in November and I guarantee you'll meet a BIG group of folks who will appreciate her as much as you obviously do. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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Man those two Novas are awesome! I'm thinking Fall Vette-Fest. ..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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If you guys didn't bother to read the sign on "Joe's Nova", you'd better go back and read it. He explains a life-long love affair with ONE car very well........and I know exactly what's he's talking about!!

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OK, make that TWO prominent members!http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Xplantdad

07-07-2008, 05:57 AM

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Bruce, It was nice meeting you and hearing that you remembered my car from the '80's!! Thanks for the kind words. Anyway, I don't know if my car deserves being on this cool site, but if anyone wants to see/read more about it they can check it out here - Nova Joe's Garage. (http://home.earthlink.net/~cjweatherstrip/index.html) I've also taken the liberty to post a picture from Lion's Dragstrip, "back in the day".
Thanks again, Joe

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Joe,

The pleasure was all mine! You see, I fell in love with your car the first time I saw it in the 80's. I thought it was soooo cool to have an original paint Nova...and I remember talking to you then and you telling me that you were the original owner as well. The tow tabs sent me over the edge! (All three things were burned into my memory forever)

I dug out one of my photo albums...and could only find one picture from a distance of your car...when it had the "other" wheels on it!

I'll have to search for the rest of them as time permits.

For now...here is the one that I found!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/NOVA/tn_Joesnovafromadistance.jpg

And here was my Nova at the same show...it was nothing special...but it was a blast (had a BB Chevy). It started out life as an inline 6...LOL

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/NOVA/tn_BruceNovaatCarCraftStreetMachine.jpg

And here are a conglomeration of time slips from OCIR...boy, I didn't have a clue as to how to run a car consistently! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/NOVA/tn_timeslips.jpg

Xplantdad

07-07-2008, 06:01 AM

BTW, Joe...why don't you consider sending me pics and a write up for members rides? If you want to do it I PM'ed you my email address...

To everyone else on the site...you should see Joe's photo album of pics! WOW!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

ORIGLS6

07-07-2008, 06:04 AM

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To everyone else on the site...you should see Joe's photo album of pics! WOW!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif Tease! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Xplantdad

07-07-2008, 06:06 AM

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To everyone else on the site...you should see Joe's photo album of pics! WOW!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif Tease! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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LOL...that's what you get for not being there with me! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Eddie M.

07-07-2008, 06:19 AM

I sure like that Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Thanks Bruce http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

47Hammer

07-07-2008, 07:01 AM

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BTW, Joe...why don't you consider sending me pics and a write up for members rides? If you want to do it I PM'ed you my email address...

To everyone else on the site...you should see Joe's photo album of pics! WOW!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Joe,
Please send Bruce some pictures of the Nova so he can post them for us all to see http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif. Your car is so worthy of this site and seeing it in person I'm just sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you( old Nova Guy Too). Bruce took us over to your car and I loved it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif Also after we left we followed you to the freeway, at the light we pulled up next to you (White Honda Fit, with three dudes) your car sits just right and has a very stout sounding motor. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

By the way, A & W, was that on Manchester or was that Bob's. Did you ever street race that Nova in the San Fernando Valley???

'69Novajoe

07-07-2008, 08:48 AM

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BTW, Joe...why don't you consider sending me pics and a write up for members rides? If you want to do it I PM'ed you my email address...

To everyone else on the site...you should see Joe's photo album of pics! WOW!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Joe,
Please send Bruce some pictures of the Nova so he can post them for us all to see http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif. Your car is so worthy of this site and seeing it in person I'm just sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you( old Nova Guy Too). Bruce took us over to your car and I loved it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif Also after we left we followed you to the freeway, at the light we pulled up next to you (White Honda Fit, with three dudes) your car sits just right and has a very stout sounding motor. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

By the way, A & W, was that on Manchester or was that Bob's. Did you ever street race that Nova in the San Fernando Valley???

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Thanks guys!! I'm overwhelmed at this response!! I'll do my best in the next couple days to send Bruce some cool photos. By the way Bruce, those OCIR timeslips bring back some good memories. I only raced there a couple times and don't even have one picture of the car there. 47Hammer - sorry I missed you, but were you the one who chose me off at the light??!! I told my son that I would never race an import!! The A&W I went to was on Hawthorne Blvd. It was a really cool street to cruise on. Only time I ever made it to the Valley was when I flat towed the car there just to cruise it one night!! Wow, I can't believe the "flash-backs" I'm getting!! Gotta go to sleep now before I hit overload.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gifJoe

Late BrakeU2

07-07-2008, 08:59 AM

[quote. 47Hammer - sorry I missed you, but were you the one who chose me off at the light??!! I told my son that I would never race an import!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gifJoe

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That was me,who asked your buddy riding gun if he wanted to run it for pinks..with 90 ft pounds of torque and 700 lbs of beef inside he knew what was good for him http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Welome to the google of GM muscle
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Z28DL

07-07-2008, 09:13 AM

Hi Bruce,
Great to see you at Coffee and Cars and meeting a couple of the SYC members Mark/LateBrakeU2 and Bart/47Hammer. Wish we would have had more time to talk. It blew my mind that you remembered Joe's Nova from when you saw it in 1981. If I don't see you sooner I'll see you at Barrett Jackson's next year. Glad you enjoyed Coffee and Cars and got your car fix while you were in Ca.
Later buddy,
Dave L.
SoCal

Z28DL

07-07-2008, 09:26 AM

Hey Joe,
Glad you replied to the SYC site and the response you got is well deserved. You and your Nova are exactly what this hobby is all about. Not many guys have the car they ordered new, dragged raced and cruised in the day when these cars ruled the streets. Your still doing it in the same car today! When was the last time you ran the Nova at the drags? Also, please put the tow brackets back on the car. Just remember who's in line for the Nova! See you at one of our hangouts. We'll never growup and thats a good thing.
Later Buddy,
Dave L.
SoCal

Tommy

07-07-2008, 04:20 PM

I really dig the Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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

Xplantdad

07-07-2008, 05:19 PM

'69Novajoe

07-07-2008, 08:58 PM

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Hey Joe,
Glad you replied to the SYC site and the response you got is well deserved. You and your Nova are exactly what this hobby is all about. Not many guys have the car they ordered new, dragged raced and cruised in the day when these cars ruled the streets. Your still doing it in the same car today! When was the last time you ran the Nova at the drags? Also, please put the tow brackets back on the car. Just remember who's in line for the Nova! See you at one of our hangouts. We'll never growup and thats a good thing.
Later Buddy,
Dave L.
SoCal

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Thanks for "turning me on" to this site Dave!! The last time I raced the Nova was at California Speedway in Fontana on August 30, 2003. Wow, how time flys. It seems like yesterday. Anyway, all I wanted to do was get into the 12's again. About the only thing different with the car compared with the "old days" was that I had to run it corked up. After a few runs in the low 13's, in the heat of the day, I ran a 12.93 at almost 106, after the sun went down. I was stoked to say the least. I do have a little video of that day and some old super 8mm converted to DVD of Lions drag strip. I'll work on those photos for Bruce real soon.
Joe

Xplantdad

07-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Joe...I can't wait to see the pics and write up...If you can burn some of the DVD...I can post that as well!

Please stay awhile....I think that you will like it here! We are a bunch of car geeks..LOL

BTW...as you may already know...that David Lindsley guy "Rocks"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

92646

07-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Bruce once again you come to southern California and create a happening. I am sorry I missed everybody but my Brother is going back to Germany this month and I was invited to a family gathering up north. I have talked to Joe many times at the two Saturday morning car shows in Orange county. Every time I see his car I have to stop and look it over for about 10 minutes. My favorite part is the tall rear tires and 8 inch wheels that he runs in back. These fill in the fenders just right and he has the stance nailed just right. It makes me appreciate just how neat a small block car can be and how fast they are when they are dialed in. It sounds like you went to the Irvine show on a great week end. There have been times when I have gone it was mostly new exotic cars with the best girl friends that money can buy. But the other show can be mostly 32 fords so you never know. That is the fun of these informal shows is that you never know what you might come across but I go every chance I get.
Mark Sheppard

Xplantdad

07-07-2008, 10:41 PM

Sorry we missed you Mark...but family comes first! We should be back out around Ho Ho time! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Z28DL

07-07-2008, 11:18 PM

Mark,
Were you there with your Nova a couple of weeks ago? I would like to meet you. Let me know the next time you are going there and I'll bring my Nova. Thanks again on the other Nova your friend had for sale.
Dave L.
SoCal

92646

07-08-2008, 12:24 AM

Dave, I would like to meet up and I will be contacting you. I was at the Irvine show a couple of weeks ago. The place was packed and I ended up parking along the area backing to the freeway. Did you see the small block Nova there? The guy was telling his friend that it was all original and numbers matching. I do not think this car came with an LT-1 350 from the factory or was a real SS but it had a ton of potential and looked like a well done sleeper style hot rod. I was watching your black car for awhile before you bought it but I could not step up to the seller's price. I am glad to see it stayed local and looking so good. Do you also have a couple of real nice 1969 Camaros?
Mark Sheppard

BUIZILLA

07-08-2008, 12:33 AM

hey Joe...

what exact wheel and tire combo are you running?

'69Novajoe

07-08-2008, 01:55 AM

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Bruce once again you come to southern California and create a happening. I am sorry I missed everybody but my Brother is going back to Germany this month and I was invited to a family gathering up north. I have talked to Joe many times at the two Saturday morning car shows in Orange county. Every time I see his car I have to stop and look it over for about 10 minutes. My favorite part is the tall rear tires and 8 inch wheels that he runs in back. These fill in the fenders just right and he has the stance nailed just right. It makes me appreciate just how neat a small block car can be and how fast they are when they are dialed in. It sounds like you went to the Irvine show on a great week end. There have been times when I have gone it was mostly new exotic cars with the best girl friends that money can buy. But the other show can be mostly 32 fords so you never know. That is the fun of these informal shows is that you never know what you might come across but I go every chance I get.
Mark Sheppard

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Hey Mark, I didn't know you were here too!! Thank you for the kind words also. Us Nova guys really stick together, huh??!! Oh, actually the rear rims are 15 x 7.

'69Novajoe

07-08-2008, 02:00 AM

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hey Joe...

what exact wheel and tire combo are you running?

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BUIZILLA - I have stock size rims up front, 14"x7" with 215/70/14 BFG TA's and I had the rears made up by Stockton Wheel. They are 15"x7" with 275-60-15 BFG TA's. I wanted a tall tire for the rear because of the gearing - 4.88's http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Joe

Xplantdad

07-08-2008, 02:30 AM

Joe...there are LOTS of Nova guys here. Glad that you are sticking around http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Sometimes it's hard to get any work done http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'm taking another vacation day today...so that's my excuse! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

92646

07-08-2008, 02:37 AM

Joe, if I remember right did you use a special offset to clear the wheel well lip? There are some close ups of the rear wheel and tire combination on Steve's Nova site. Rob have seen the pictures yet?
Mark Sheppard

'69Novajoe

07-08-2008, 02:43 AM

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Joe, if I remember right did you use a special offset to clear the wheel well lip? There are some close ups of the rear wheel and tire combination on Steve's Nova site. Rob have seen the pictures yet?
Mark Sheppard

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Mark, If memory serves me correctly, I think the backspacing is about 4.5-4.75. All I know is the tires are just "kissing" the inner fenderwell now. If I space them about 1/8-1/4" out, they would be perfect.
Joe

1969l78

07-08-2008, 02:49 AM

Yeah Mark I saw that look. I am going to look into Stockton Wheel. I want to keep the dog dish hub cap look on my big block grandma car. And since I am not cutting the car up I will need some custom wheels made for it. I am moving the shocks in a bit, but it will be a tight fit. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/1969l78/Picture674.jpg

Xplantdad

07-09-2008, 07:28 AM

Just to let everyone know...a Members Rides is in the works...and it's gonna be cool! So we will "refrain" from posting any more pics for now...we're gonna make ya wait! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

1969l78

07-09-2008, 04:58 PM

Can not wait to see more pics http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

TA Guy

07-11-2008, 02:24 AM

Happy belated 4th everyone! I too was out of HOT HOT HOT Arizona in beautiful Hawaii with my Family. I was able to convince my wife and kids to go to a Local Car show I found (go figure). It was not Cars and Coffee or Pavillians but it was a car show so my vacation was not a total washout (lol).

Dave L and the rest of the gang same sign back at ya (only in a good way though).

I will be at the Pavillians as long as it does not rain (only supposed to be 100).

Regads,

TA GUY

Xplantdad

07-11-2008, 02:36 AM

Neat Dave!I'm glad that you had a great time in Hawaii.

This Saturday...It's only supposed to be 100...but there is a great chance of RAIN! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Dog427435

07-11-2008, 04:28 AM

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This Saturday...It's only supposed to be 100...

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Not something you normally hear around here! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

47Hammer

10-25-2008, 07:12 AM

Who's going to Cars and Coffee in the morning? Dave, Mark, Joe? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Xplantdad

10-25-2008, 06:11 PM

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Who's going to Cars and Coffee in the morning? Dave, Mark, Joe? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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I wish I was... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Z28DL

10-25-2008, 08:36 PM

Hi Bart,
Sorry I didn't see your email till just now. I did go to Coffee and Cars today. Did you go? It was slower than normal but still alot of cars. I took the 69 L78 Nova. I will probably be going next Saturday because my best friend from Pa. will be here. Let me know if your going and we can meet up and maybe with a few more SYC guys.
Later,
Dave L.
SoCal

47Hammer

10-25-2008, 09:44 PM

Dave,

No worries, we didn't make it after all, I forgot about the Love Ride tomorrow and I need to get the scooter ready. Next week sounds good, Nov 1st is going to work for me, maybe we can get Nova Joe and that Sheppard fella (clean out your pm box) to join in.

I'll keep you informed, have a great weekend. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

'69Novajoe

10-25-2008, 11:28 PM

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Who's going to Cars and Coffee in the morning? Dave, Mark, Joe? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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I wish I was... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Hey Bruce,
Aren't you coming out "West" in November? I thought we could do a big group deal then. I might be working this coming Saturday (the 1st) anyway. I've got to get things in order because I'm going to the SEMA Show in Vegas the following week!! I was at Cars and Coffee last Saturday and "ran" into Mark Sheppard. All the Nova guys will have arrange to be together some time. That means Dave L, Mark S. and little old me. See you all soon.
Joe

Xplantdad

10-26-2008, 04:22 AM

Joe...the November thing isn't going to happen for me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

My wife Lynn and daughter Holly are going to Las Vegas this next weekend for the NHRA race there...They are going both Saturday and Sunday.

I *may* be going to SEMA the following Thursday and Friday...depending on work.

The following weekend...we have family coming in from Ca.

The weekend after that...Lynn and Holly are going back to Las Vegas to go and see The Jonas Brothers in concert there (it's one of Holly's big Christmas presents this year...)

So...needless to say...that takes us through the end of November.

How about we all try and hook up around Christmas time? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Z28DL

11-01-2008, 04:48 AM

Bart,Mark and Joe,
I am planning on going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow if its not raining. I will have my 69 L78 Nova and my 66 L78 Chevelle SS. Let me know if you are going! You can find me by my cars. Bruce, I wish you were going to be there. Also, you can PM me for my mobile #
Dave L.
SoCal

Postsedan

11-01-2008, 05:14 AM

Dave,

It will be nice when you`ll be able to say...."I`ll be bringing my 69 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Chevelle."

Have fun,

Dan.

Xplantdad

11-01-2008, 05:30 AM

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Bart,Mark and Joe,
I am planning on going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow if its not raining. I will have my 69 L78 Nova and my 66 L78 Chevelle SS. Let me know if you are going! You can find me by my cars. Bruce, I wish you were going to be there. Also, you can PM me for my mobile #
Dave L.
SoCal

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Dave...I wish I was there as well... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

'69Novajoe

11-01-2008, 07:47 AM

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Bart,Mark and Joe,
I am planning on going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow if its not raining. I will have my 69 L78 Nova and my 66 L78 Chevelle SS. Let me know if you are going! You can find me by my cars. Bruce, I wish you were going to be there. Also, you can PM me for my mobile #
Dave L.
SoCal

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Hey Dave, Just saw your post. I will be at a Men's Breakfast tomorrow, or else I would come. Hope to see you guys soon though.
Joe

47Hammer

11-01-2008, 09:55 PM

Hi Dave, thanks for the heads up but we got rain and wind up here last night and this morning. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I'm getting things in order for the SEMA show next week, let us know how the turnout was down there. you got a camera? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

92646

11-02-2008, 05:59 PM

Dave and I met up on Saturday morning at the Cars and Coffee show. He brought the black Nova and the red Chevelle, my gosh what beautiful cars. There is not a detail missed on the Chevelle and I thought the Nova was incredible but Dave said it will be going to the shop soon to be perfect also. Neither one of us brought cameras but Dave knew another Dave that was taking pictures and I am waiting for the pictures to be posted on his website so I can post them here and yes Dave knows everybody.
Mark Sheppard