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Old 12-27-2013, 09:27 PM
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Default 1966 Nova L79 Question

According to the write up for this car. http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail...ign=FL0114-F224
There were only 200 L79 Novas made in 66. I was of the understanding that there were a lot more than that made. I know in 67 there was only a hand full. How many L79 Novas were built in 1966?
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:20 PM
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The figure commonly published is 5481 L79 Chevy IIs built in 1966. Additionally, there are published sources that state 3457 of those were Super Sports and 200 were 2 door sedans. The remainder would be 2 door Sport Coupes and a handful of wagons. There were also 195 Chevy II L79 cars built in Canada and 63 Acadians.

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Old 12-27-2013, 10:43 PM
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Rims should be painted Black (Full Hub Caps)........Plastic Shifter Slider is missing from the console...Looks like a decent car...
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:45 PM
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Super Sport Emblem of glove box door should be Gold in color.......
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:52 PM
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Default Re: 1966 Nova L79 Question

This looks like a real nice car, but it appears to have a broken horn rim (like it's broken off!). You'd think they would have replaced that. A pretty obvious weakness in a good looking interior.

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Old 12-28-2013, 01:03 AM
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I wasn't sure from the write up anything is numbers matching. Pretty car
I have heard those cars handled horribly. Any opinions on this?
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:08 AM
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Default Re: 1966 Nova L79 Question

Yep...like a school bus! They are a handful at times and require your full attention when driving manual steering, manual brakes and a 4-speed with bias tires. Once those tires hit a rut in the road... you need to yank on the wheel to get it out.

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Old 12-28-2013, 08:06 PM
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When going into corners they prefer to continue on straight path.
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Old 12-28-2013, 11:45 PM
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Good info! Kinda funny unless your driving
Last year they had a survivor that I think was a 66. Neat car. Pretty much untouched.
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Old 12-29-2013, 12:08 AM
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Bull$hit...ive had at least 20 Chevy IIs including a few 66's and 67s...they drive fine..just not like a Chevelle...get the suspension built with quality parts, get the brakes top notch and they are fine...as good as a stock early mustang...ive had a few of those too..
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