Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

[Crossbreed383]

I have a 68 Nova that shows to be a an original 6 cyl car,and in its current state is a 6cyl 3 sped manual car
The Vin plate on dash starts 11327 as it should for a 6 cyl car
Yet the firewall tag starts with a 11427 which shows it to be a v8 car?
What gives???
Is this normal and possible?
Thanks
Nick

[SS69chevelle]

Nick, I don't know about Novas but for 1969 chevelles it is the same way for some of the assembly plants. It is always good to check the VIN when considering a car not just the body tag due to this example. The reason may have been due to a body being built and placed in the body bank awaiting an order or assembly, then when the order came in the engine requested was the 6 cylinder vs the V8, the Fisher guys wouldn't know and likely wouldn't care what engine was going into it they were just making the body and sending them to the final line. hope this helps, there may be a much better explanation but that's what I know from my research on chevelles. take care, Andy

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crossbreed383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 68 Nova that shows to be a an original 6 cyl car,and in its current state is a 6cyl 3 sped manual car
The Vin plate on dash starts 11327 as it should for a 6 cyl car
Yet the firewall tag starts with a 11427 which shows it to be a v8 car?
What gives???
Is this normal and possible?
Thanks
Nick </div></div>

Yes, this is normal as all Nova's have 11427 on their Trim Tag. Tell us more about the car, we love '68 Nova's around here! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Kurt S]

Same as a Camaro. http://www.camaros.org/numbers.shtml#VINvsStyle

[Schonyenko2]

Marlin is correct. All trim tags on 68s will read 427. VIN designation gives the V8 6 or 4 cyl nbr. 427 v8 327 6 227 4 cyl. Nothing on either tags will give a cubic inch size.

[Crossbreed383]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crossbreed383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 68 Nova that shows to be a an original 6 cyl car,and in its current state is a 6cyl 3 sped manual car
The Vin plate on dash starts 11327 as it should for a 6 cyl car
Yet the firewall tag starts with a 11427 which shows it to be a v8 car?
What gives???
Is this normal and possible?
Thanks
Nick </div></div>

Yes, this is normal as all Nova's have 11427 on their Trim Tag. Tell us more about the car, we love '68 Nova's around here! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

1968 Nova
Original 6cyl w 3speed on column-bench seat, radio delete car
Southwest car originally , very solid , and I believe im now the 3rd owner
Repainted once -was originally Ash Gold w Ivy gold interior
Plan is to repaint,and detail undercarriage as well as I have a BB427 and M20 waiting to go back in
Also found a correct Nova 12 bolt and new multi leafs,frt spring as well
Pretty much a complete redo lol
Nick

[Schonyenko2]

If you're going to try to be &quot;correct&quot; for 68, there are many one year pieces and differences on a 68. Research 1st.

[WILMASBOYL78]

How about some photos in the 'as is' condition.

A 68 BB is a cool project [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Crossbreed383]

Ive tried to upload pics but nothing happens???
Says they are uploading ,then screen refreshes,open up into new window and poof , notta????