Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

I'd wash that up and try to save the paint. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

There is a lot of paint on the car from the panel job. Then clear on top of that. The prep work between coats was lousy and the panels are coming up in places. Some places have chipped off. And of course you can see the crazing. Whats your thoughts on a year applied?

Todd

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

I think that's Ron Hecks old car.

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

Mr70,

Any chance Mr. Heck can be contacted? I can do the leg work.

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LIBoomer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is a lot of paint on the car from the panel job. Then clear on top of that. The prep work between coats was lousy and the panels are coming up in places. Some places have chipped off. And of course you can see the crazing. Whats your thoughts on a year applied?

Todd </div></div>

Based on the spider-webbing, and the paneling, I would say paint was done in 72-73

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

Front opening on driver's side is larger on BB cars...look for welded nuts for rad attachment, small holes on top for rubber flap. Underside of hood should have factory brackets for the SS hood louvers. On some vehicles you can find paperwork stuffed up under the dash...near radio or headlite switch...it is &quot;rare&quot;..but, worth a look. SS car should have welded bracket for dual exhaust on driver's side frame rail. If front shocks or springs are original look for labels with letter codes/part numbers.

Good luck..wilma

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

Sure looks like a BB to me!

Look at the center of the heater hose bracket on the heater box cover, there should be 2 very small letter between the 2 holes.

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

----The big-block part is a certainty as that heater core really looks like it hasnt been screwed with, ever! The experts have got you almost there. You take great pics so Ill bet you will get this figured out quick........Bill S

Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

Took some additional pics. I'm feeling good about the positive feedback. This was certainly a raced car at a point in it's life. And most clues point towards a low option, 375 horse car. Any Chicago guys recognize this car? The paint job is one you would probably not forget. Any one recognize the dealership on the key fob? Its from the same town the car was registered in. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...7-dsc04568.jpg
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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...9-dsc04569.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...0-dsc04571.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...1-dsc04573.jpg
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Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

Definitely BB rad and support...and those are SS hood louver brackets...good photos.

That metal rad cover is a small block unit...commonly used when the rubber flap is missing...all those small holes are for the plastic push in fasteners that held the rad. flap in place.

wilma

***where is the key fob pic..I must have missed it?