69-73 Nova detail

Mayhem · #1 12-05-2011, 05:08 AM

Did any 69-73 Nova have the black rear panel like the Camaros did? Was this a Motion or Nickey or Berger thing?

**Mr. Chevy** · #2 12-06-2011, 12:41 AM

Only the SS cars had the blackened out rear panels with SS badges through 72. Novas with the exterior decor package had a brighter silverish/black colored metal panel on this same area where the SS panel goes also through 72. 73 did not have any at all I don't believe..

These were all from the factory like this. I don't specifically know of any modifications in this area from any of those performance dealerships you mentioned...

Rich

Mayhem · #3 12-06-2011, 01:46 AM

Cool, that is what i've found also viewing tons of photos. Only the SS's had it, and it looked more like a trim piece than just a painted rear panel.
I was just curious since the Camaros had it, maybe they did it with other models.
Thanks Rich.

**PxTx** · #4 12-06-2011, 02:12 AM

After seeing this followed right up with the Jefferson Nova, is this kinda what you are asking about?

Mayhem · #5 12-06-2011, 04:01 AM

I was just looking at that car after seeing the post. Nice.

No, I was referring more to how some of the Yenkos, and maybe Motions have the entire rear tail panel painted black, like so-

Not sure if that deliniates a builder mod, or just an owners preference. Just thought it was cool and different either way.
Does it mean anything, like a Yenko/Motion/Berger, etc build?

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