need help on authenticating a 70 SS Nova
 

hey guys. i ran across a 70 SS Nova and need some help authenticating it. i haven't seen the car as it is to far away to drop in for a visit. the things the seller told me over the phone is that its originally a 396/375, 4spd, 12 bolt dark green/black vinyl, black interior with a bench seat. the original block is gone. has another 396/375 for the car. is there SS 396 special equipment that i should look for? would the VIN help indicate anything? i will ask on a build sheet. how about under the hood stuff? i realize that this could easily be a SS clone and need as much help as possible (not good with GM). if this car is authentic is it worth $7,500 or should i run away now.

Re: need help on authenticating a 70 SS Nova
 

1968 thru 1971 = optional package: there is no way to verify an SS these years without some original paperwork. In-dash tachs, floor consoles/shifters, console gauges, bucket seats and even 12-bolt rears are NOT indications of a real SS. There were real Super Sport Novas built with the standard dash, column shifters, bench seats and 10-bolt rears. However, you can guess at it's originality. First, all 1968 Super Sports have finned front drum brakes (standard Novas have non-finned drums), and all 1969-71 Super Sports have power front disc brakes. The next thing to check is the engine code. If the engine is original (the last 6 digits of the VIN are stamped on the engine block) and it has a application code (also stamped on the block) that decodes to an SS only engine, then you have a real SS. Without the original engine or some original paperwork, you're basically out of luck.

This info is from Steves nova site.

Re: need help on authenticating a 70 SS Nova
 

You have a PM, too much to type!

Re: need help on authenticating a 70 SS Nova
 

marlin, pm me your #

Re: need help on authenticating a 70 SS Nova
 

See this link too Big Block Identification help at Chevynova.org