PSMCDR '68 Nova SS

[MikeA]

Does anyone know if Brewers' 68 Nova SS from the PSMCDR started life as a "light-weight" 6 cylinder Nova? I was talking with someone about this car and this is what I was told.

Mike

[Steven J]

I don't recall if it was a six cylinder car or an SS to start with. You can see a short story about it at www.yearone.com , click on car photo gallery, then employee cars, then Nova.
There has also been an article or two in the past on the Nova in Muscle Car Review. They may explain the history of the car.

[bbdon]

I know that I have read somewhere that the frame for a six cylinder Nova is lighter than the frame for a V8 car. But I have looked at them, and I see no difference. The same part number seems to be used for the frames, according to the 68 Nova assembly instructions.

[Chevy454]

There used to be some info on the Brewer's Resoration homepage, but there doesn't seem to be anymore.

[Dan 68 Chevy II]

These cars are a rare breed and fast as hell,902 to be exact in 68.1968 have some unique features that make them very special.Only year for that particular dash and only year it says Chevy II and Nova.396 cars came out early mid 68.There are identify marks for the 396 cars.

[Steven J]

The car was also featured on My Classic Car. I seem to recall that Brewer said that it was an original 396, but not originally an aluminum head version.