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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 06-08-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,501
Posted By DougsL78
1500. Almost at half of what I paid. Someone...

1500. Almost at half of what I paid. Someone take this and build it please!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 06-04-2025, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By DougsL78
Just a bump if anyone could help out, I'd be...

Just a bump if anyone could help out, I'd be super appreciative.
Thanks!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-28-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By DougsL78
Correct color for '68 Nova L78 parts

Hi All,

I rummaged through as many threads as I could over the past few days - and cant find the answer to my question - what is the correct color for the following 4 parts on my '68 L78 Nova...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 03-30-2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,501
Posted By DougsL78
Bump. Further reduction to 1700. Great...

Bump. Further reduction to 1700.

Great deal for someone. I’m just never going to build it.
Forum: Lounge 03-29-2025, 12:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,980
Posted By DougsL78
Happy Birthday Tom, all the best.... Hoping...

Happy Birthday Tom, all the best....

Hoping to get your car done by the next turn of the odometer!
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-10-2025, 01:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,967
Posted By DougsL78
Awesome info.. I will keep a lookout. I always...

Awesome info.. I will keep a lookout. I always wondered how so many studs ended up being broken.. always thought on removal/storage. Learn something everyday here. Than you so much!
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-10-2025, 01:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,967
Posted By DougsL78
I was not aware… I think the earliest ones were...

I was not aware… I think the earliest ones were cut differently on the outer fins, but am unsure if that’s the difference you are referring to - maybe those only ended up on Camaros..I had no idea…Is...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-09-2025, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,967
Posted By DougsL78
Hood Louvers (Nova/Camaro)

Looking for a set of hood louver inserts for my ‘68 Nova restoration.

I have NOS bezels, but my inserts have a bunch of broken pins.

Looking for NOS, but will consider any originals that don’t...
Forum: Lounge 01-03-2025, 01:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,988
Posted By DougsL78
I should clarify that I was not bashing- he has...

I should clarify that I was not bashing- he has been extremely polite in interactions and is putting together a long list of correct fasteners for me that would have been extremely time consuming to...
Forum: Lounge 01-02-2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,988
Posted By DougsL78
I also am having that experience - been waiting...

I also am having that experience - been waiting nearly 6 months for a few complete kits of hardware. I am starting to get worried - but glad to hear they always come eventually.

It was a large...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 01-02-2025, 05:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 769
Posted By DougsL78
68 Nova Driveshaft

I know there are a lot of great places to get a driveshaft made (Denny’s for example) but as am after a factory correct restoration of my 68 L78/M22 Nova- looking for an original one that is as close...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-28-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,301
Posted By DougsL78
Slow but sure is the name of the game this...

Slow but sure is the name of the game this winter…. This week’s task is cleaning up subframe parts and window regulators. Anyone have suggestions on “natural steel” paint brand/color (or, does...
Forum: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 11-25-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,982
Posted By DougsL78
I'm hoping to get my '68 there in a year (well,...

I'm hoping to get my '68 there in a year (well, it might be 2 at this rate!)
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 11-13-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,296
Posted By DougsL78
In all fairness - Kurt's post isnt from Mecum -...

In all fairness - Kurt's post isnt from Mecum - its classic.com which is a website that is a scraper of data and links to sites like Mecum, Sotheby's etc. for content. - titles/descriptions...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 11-13-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,296
Posted By DougsL78
Mecum site itself doesnt state L34 or L78 - it...

Mecum site itself doesnt state L34 or L78 - it just leaves it at 396 for all of us to infer - but car is presented the same as it is today as far as I can tell. And yes it sold there in the "bid...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 11-12-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,296
Posted By DougsL78
A little more sleuthing and more pictures are on...

A little more sleuthing and more pictures are on the dealer's website:

https://www.vvncc.com/details/?vid=102168103
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 11-12-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,296
Posted By DougsL78
'68 Nova L78 on Ebay

This car popped up on Ebay after a no sale bid of 45k at Mecum Indy Fall Special 2024 but sold as a "bid goes on" sale of 68.2k.

Looks clean and real numbers matching '68 L78 Novas don't come up...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 11-03-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,501
Posted By DougsL78
The code on it is T0928JH.

The code on it is T0928JH.
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 11-03-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,501
Posted By DougsL78
It’s a standard bore from what I understand. ...

It’s a standard bore from what I understand.

Honestly I’ve not even taken it off the pallet/packaging as I was going to get it shipped up to Canada and use it in my car.. but it’s honestly not...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 11-02-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,501
Posted By DougsL78
Further reduction to 1800. Or always looking for...

Further reduction to 1800. Or always looking for 68 Nova/L78 parts.
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-12-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,301
Posted By DougsL78
Thanks Jason, they’re great and you’ve been a...

Thanks Jason, they’re great and you’ve been a huge help! Another Canadian member here Paul made some awesome templates for the emblems and solved that problem.
Moving along more slowly than I...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-09-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By DougsL78
Thanks all - I agree - the quarter windows on any...

Thanks all - I agree - the quarter windows on any of my novas have never been perfectly functional... and dont expect these to be the silver bullet.

I was more curious on why they make a chrome...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-08-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By DougsL78
'68 Nova Quarter window channels - chrome bead or black?

Hi All,

Need to get a set of quarter window channels, guides, hardware for my '68 Nova L78 resto. The car has none of that when I bought it.

There are 2 flavors of this part available from...
Forum: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 10-03-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,324
Posted By DougsL78
This will also be my first year at MCACN -...

This will also be my first year at MCACN - looking really forward to it and meeting many of you. Hoping that my 68 L78 will be at the show in the coming years.... but for now - looking forward to...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-28-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,301
Posted By DougsL78
Slow but sure…. Correct “full telephone” door...

Slow but sure…. Correct “full telephone” door jambs welded in. Working on it after hours so progress on body has been slow to date… will pick up this fall….
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