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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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Dave...EXACTLY! I couldn't have said it better myself!

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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

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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"! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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

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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

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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

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hey Joe...

what exact wheel and tire combo are you running?

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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.

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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 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif
Joe

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Joe...there are LOTS of Nova guys here. Glad that you are sticking around https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Sometimes it's hard to get any work done https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

I'm taking another vacation day today...so that's my excuse! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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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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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?
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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

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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. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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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! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Can not wait to see more pics https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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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

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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! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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

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Not something you normally hear around here! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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

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

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I wish I was... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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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

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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. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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

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I wish I was... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/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

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Joe...the November thing isn't going to happen for me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/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? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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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,

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.

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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... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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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

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Hi Dave, thanks for the heads up but we got rain and wind up here last night and this morning. https://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? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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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

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Dave knows everybody.

Thats an understatement... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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Dave knows everybody.

Thats an understatement... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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You've got that right...what do you expect for someone who has been into cars as long as he has? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Hi Mark,
Sorry I have not got back to you sooner but I've been on vacation. It was great to finally meet you at Cars and Coffee. Your L78 Nova is very cool. We need to get some of the other SYC boys in this area together for an offical west coast SYC meeting and talk cars. Talk to you soon.
Dan,
I'm waiting !!!!
Later,
Dave L.
SoCal