1969 427 Nova - Page 2

**copo-2** · #11 03-03-2006, 02:12 AM

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With the 37 Yenko Novas being built in 1969. Did this make a 69 nova eligable to run in stock and super stock classes?

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Read what Lonnie has asked here, carefully? Ray

pronova · #12 03-03-2006, 02:29 AM

were aready pass that part ray. i am a newbe only been typing about two weeks

69hurstSC · #13 03-03-2006, 02:34 AM

#'s have been misconstrued over the years. they never built 500 69 Cyclone Spoilers to compete in Nascar yet they were allowed. #'s have indicated that something like 313 were actually built. Nascar also mandated 2000 Superbirds be built in 70 but the # actually built is in the upper 1900 range. of coarse we know the Boss 429's were NOT installed on the assembly line but at place were conversions were done. lets say (for the sake of converstation) that Don Yenko did indeed build 50+ 427 Novas in 69. would it then be legal in NHRA? i also remember Kevin Suydam suggesting that perhaps his Nova was a COPO and built at Chevrolet. would this play any role on being factory supported?

**Salvatore** · #14 03-03-2006, 05:18 AM

Don't think there ever was a nova from the factory with a 427 in it. Don't think there ever was an LS7 car built either. Could you ever get a 427 in a 66-67 chevelle from the factory?

**copo-2** · #15 03-03-2006, 06:59 AM

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Don't think there ever was a nova from the factory with a 427 in it. Don't think there ever was an LS7 car built either. Could you ever get a 427 in a 66-67 chevelle from the factory?

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First I would like to say that Lonnie, there was nothing at all wrong with your initial question? Could a 427 Yenko Nova run in stock or super stock classes? What I was suggesting is that everyone seemed to be correct about the fact, that there were no 427 factory built Novas in 68, 69, or 70. I agree to this, but the reason for my questioning to the original question, is the fact everyone was focusing on NHRA rules only. There were other sanctioning bodies that did allow 427 Novas to run stock. AHRA allowed the 427 DH Novas to run C/SA as did IHRA. These sanctioning bodies allowed dealer built cars that was sold new through authorized Chevrolet dealerships to run as stock, because they were available to the general public as such. Another example of this might be related to by "LIL HOSS" with the dealer installed 2 X 4 crossram, yet not available from the factory as such. While I realize NHRA being the standard for factory built cars, and they were a lot more strict on their rules as to what could be done back in the time and still utilize the stock name, yet the others mentioned were pretty liberal as to what could be called stock. This was the point I wanted to make, only that I felt something was being overlooked, not to suggest anyone was wrong. I ran a 67 Camaro, 427 powered in both AHRA & IHRA sanctioned tracts until 1976, running A/SA. Again these cars were being built by and sold new to the general public through authorized Chevrolet dealers, yet not factory built until 1969, most of us believe? Ray

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #16 03-03-2006, 04:21 PM

Ray is correct - as usual

The LT1 Nova was also allowed to run in AHRA where it was classified as E/S. The LT1 Nova was also sanctioned by the NAAR in western PA where it was classified as F/S.

Jeff H · #17 03-03-2006, 04:31 PM

You had to know Ray was trying to make a point! I was waiting to see if anyone knew what he was hinting about. It's always great to hear from a guy who was there and ran the car so he knew the rules.

pronova · #18 03-03-2006, 05:48 PM

Ray, I appreciate your reply. Im just trying to learn all i can. (We thank you for your support and willingness to help promote the automotive legacy for generations to come)Quote:Laharpe,Illinois . Thanks Lonnie

Kim_Howie · #19 03-03-2006, 05:55 PM

Classes in AHRA and NHRA were very different than. My camaro ran S/S with a f. glass nose and no front brakes in AHRA .

rickp · #20 03-03-2006, 09:49 PM

At this years Russo & Steel Auction in Scottsdale, same week as Barrett-Jackson, there was a 1966 or 67 Chevelle (I foget off hand which year it was of the two)it was portrayed to be a factory original 427 Chevelle SS. It was rough and was bid to about $80,000 (no sale) as I recall. Does anyone know if a 427 Chevelle was available from the factory in either of these years ? I always thought not.

Thanks, Rick

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