Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Hi everybody,

I'm using a new computer, so I don't have my bookmarks set.
A good friend just bought a 1970 Nova SS L/78 in great
condition. This was a southwest car and needs little body
or interior work. The engine and transmission are gone, so
I am trying to help him piece together the correct
components. What is a good source for that information?

I know that a new Nova site recently opened, can someone
direct me to it? Also, is there a good book on these
Nova's ( sort of like Jerry's Definitive 69 Z/28 & SS 396
Fact Book )?

I'd like to get him started off on the right foot.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif
Thanks,
Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/index.php?
http://www.chevynova.org/

http://www.novas.net/forums/index.php?

Here are a couple. I do not know of a book. I haven't heard of one.
Good luck.

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Thanks Tony ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

www.nnnova.com

Join the National Nostalgic Nova Club!

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

you can post some photos and alot of these guys can help you out....like cowl tag ...and interior photos
....good luck https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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www.nnnova.com

Join the National Nostalgic Nova Club!

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Ditto on Marlin's suggestion. NNN is a great organization and they do a lot for the hobby. Lot's of folks here that can help. Good luck.

wilma

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Thanks for the links and info guys!

I'll start getting busy right now taking in all of this
Nova stuff. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the links to the Nova sites. They were a big
help. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

I will be posting some images of the trim tag, build sheet
and window sticker for the L/78 Nova within the next few
days. I just wanted to get back to you all. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Hi everybody,

Here are the specifics on this 1970 L/78 Nova:
ST 70 = 1970 Model Year
11427WRN... = Chev, Nova, 2dr, built at Willow Run,
TR 746 = Interior is Sandlewood Bucket Seats
78 78 = Paint code top/bottom Black Cherry
02C = Build date of February, 3rd week
S = ????????????????
2 = Exterior moldings - ???????????
0617 = ????????????

This is the POP:


Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Here's the window sticker:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...n0003-mods.jpg

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Here are some zoom-in's on the window sticker:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/Picture0001.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/Picture0002.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/Picture0003.jpg

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Here's more close-ups:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/Picture0004.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/Picture0006.jpg

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Sorry, here's the POP:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...n0001-mods.jpg

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Nice Steve..any pictures of the car yet? Would like to see them if you have them.

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Please bare with me, I'm away on business.

Pictures will come later next week.

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

I've got a fast question for everyone. The build date is
the 3rd week of February 1970, but the rear has an assy.
date of October 16th, 1969. This is four months before the
build date of the car.

How out of kilter is this according to the norms?
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Steve

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...n0001-mods.jpg

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It's unusual, but nothing to be overly concerned about.

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Hi Marlin,

Any idea as to why a rear assembly would be so far out of
the build window? How were these components selected for
assembly back in the day anyhow?

Steve

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Hi all !

Sorry for the delay in getting these posted.

Here are some more images of the 1970 L/78 Nova project.
I have a question about the rear axle code that I will post
below. We'd like your input on this if possible.

This is the condition the car was purchased in ( racing form ). https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Steve

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ont%2Dview.jpg

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Additional images of the interior.

Steve

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/1970%2DPOP.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss396/1970%2Ddash.jpg

Re: Need help with 1970 Nova research
 

Even more images.

The interior is sweet! Notice the hack-job on the console.
( It was so young, why-O-why https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif )
Steve

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ont%2Dseat.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ear%2Dseat.jpg

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OK,

Here is the dilemma on the rear code. We're stumped and hope
some of you have seen something like this before. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Steve

The POP ( SEE PREVIOUS POST ) shows the rear code to be
CBT 1016 G and the rear has the 1016 G portion of the code,
but the ALPHA prefix is buggered-up and we can't figure out
if this was a factory boo-boo or what. Any thoughts? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

Steve

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ear%2Dcode.jpg

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First: Cool car! I wouldn't be too concerned about the buggered stamp...probably just a bad day on the line....since the date matches the POP you are ok. Those axle stamps run the full spectrum from perfectly clear to so faint you can hardly see them. I have even seen stamps that were almost on the top of the tube..lots of variations on the same theme. Did you by chance check the casting no. on the housing and date?? Might help to ease your mind... What are your plans now for the car??? That interior color is really different..you don't see that everyday on an L78 car!


wilma

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Tom,

Plan is to restore this car back to as original as possible.
That includes the original black cherry paint and SS hood.

I will get this info on the rear housing casting & date and
post that as well. Thanks for you continued help. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Steve

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What a beautiful color combo.
Nice car man.I had a 71 Camaro SS in the same combo.
The black ext with parchment is awesome.
Mark.