Re: 70 L78 Nova?
 

Todd,

Welcome aboard.....I have not read this thread until about an hour ago....while talking with John Platania on the phone this evening about some Chevelle stuff, John asked me If I had read this thread and if I knew this Nova. I was blown away when I saw the pictures.

I have lived in Elmhurst, IL. since 1977. I know your car. It is just as it was in the 80`s, when I last saw this Nova. As soon as I hung up with John, I immediately called my "Best Man" Mark to tell him this news....Mark almost bought this Nova in 1985.

Here is the story....

Your Nova was owned by Bob Moore from Franklin Park, IL. Bob owned the car for many years and drag raced the Nova heavily. While Bob owned it.....the only original drive train that was still in the car was the rear end housing, which at the time had 5.13 gears.
After my "Best Man" Mark passed on buying the Nova, Bob sold the Nova to Dan Schnieder (No sure of spelling).
Dan purchased the Nova in 1985 for approx. $2400

Dan Sold the car to Lou Mandrella, Lou blew up the 5.13 rear end. That`s where your original rear end went, the entire rear end was replaced drum to drum with what is currently in the Nova. Lou also blew out 4th gear in the trans. We also knew at the time, that the trans was not the original trans to the car. Needless to say Lou beat the crap out of this Nova, I guess we all would have done the same [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

The P019 decal is the parking permit sticker of York High School in Elmhurst, IL. Where I graduated from in 1983. Dan and Lou also both attended York High School.

Todd, I bet the dash in this Nova is a custom brushed aluminum dash with Stewart Warner gauges. Please post some pictures.
Todd, I bet there is a dent in the rear bumper.....call me, I have to tell you this story in private. (630)699-5578.

All the rest of the real answers to this Nova are in the hands of Bob Moore. Not sure if Bob is still alive. I will call another good friend tomorrow to see what he knows about Bob Moore.

Todd, I agree 100% with Tom Williams, keep this Nova as is....This is a True Time Capsule.... put a Big Block back in her and enjoy it, just like us teenagers once did back in the 80`s from Elmhurst, IL.

Dan

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Dan,
You up?

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Call me!

Dan

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DAN VASIC! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

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Wow, history in the making.

Ryan

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Those door panels are from a 1969 Nova with custom interior...the bucket seats probably were part of the swap. This car is certainly interesting...

wilma

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Yes.......Dan comes through again. Great story Mr. Vasic. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Kurt [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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I love watching a story come together! Nice work SYC members!

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great story on a very cool machine

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Todd,

More good news, I have confirmed that Bob Moore is still with us [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
and that my friend just recently spoke with Lou Mandrella....so it`s just a matter of time.... I have instructed my friend to contact them, I`ll keep you posted [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Dan,
Thanks for all you've done and are doing. Its members like you, that are the reason for the success of these sites. I am available for the rest of the day, so call me.

Thanks again,
Todd

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This is amazing.

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It's great to see the story come together so quickly. Outstanding teamwork!

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How great is that?! Ownership history with the help from the folks on this site - you guys (and girls)are really cool.

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Awesome that the history could come together on here!

on another note.... what does the windshield say?

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The writing on the windshield says....&quot;Not our car, Not for sale&quot;

Dan

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Unbelievably [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]

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Really neat! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Too cool! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Guys,
Started digging into this car further. The roll bar in this car has had me wondering about its origin. Does'nt look like a hacked together bar. Somebody had done there homework. Then I get a call from a member, saying his car has what looks like the same mounting positions, https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...7-dsc04455.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...8-dsc04457.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...9-dsc04604.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...0-dsc04609.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...1-dsc04601.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...2-dsc04603.jpg
and bolt patterns. This is a one piece bar. It does not bolt together from sections like most after market bars. Notice how it was designed to retain the upper rear seat section. Could there have been someone up around Chicago area that produced these? Does anyone recognise the design?
Thanks, Todd

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I called Todd the other day after finally getting ahold of Dan who posted a phone number on here on this tread so that I could talk to him about this 1970 L78 Nova and the pictures of the 4 point roll bar. I told him that my Nickey Converted 427 Nova had the holes for the roll bar in mine in the same position as his after seeing where his was positioned. Here is pictures of the holes that we documented when we started taking things out of the car after getting out of 25 years of storage when I picked the car up in Dec. 2004. When I talked to all the 2nd, 3rd and 4th owners of my car they all confirmed that theroll bar was in there from day one only problem was the guy that had it in storage that was only part that got missing when he sold the 1969 Camaro at same time went with that car it had a 427 in it also. I really think that Todd needs everyones help on this site to help him figure out the owners of his car it might be a super converted car also. There might be guys up there that acually remember his car from back in 1970.

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Barry has the 70 Nova with the witness marks from the roll bar as seen in the pictures. Very similar to the way mine is installed. His car has the same style &quot;long tail&quot; traction bars as mine. He is checking to see how/where his drive shaft loop is attached/located. His car also a 5.13 geared car. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...78-2904-tn.jpg

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Barry,

Glad to put you in touch with Todd...this Nova from Elmhurst, IL. is back in good hands and is getting the right treatment.

Well done.

Dan

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Sticker

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Todd,

I`m hoping to have a previous contact phone number this week, keeping fingers crossed [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Todd,

Bingo [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I have a contact name and number for you...check your pm.

Dan

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All,
Back in Houston and have some catching-up to do.

Steve,
That sticker was nicely designed. If this Nova is proven to have been sold out of that dealership, I'll have to find one of those. Thanks.

Well Dan has gone and done it again.
He has gone above and beyond for someone he hardly knows, and continues to push this hobby forward, and foster comradery among real enthusists. I appreciate his efforts. Dan has past along Bob Moores phone number and I will be calling him soon. I am putting a list of questions together concerning the Nova before I call. Hoping for an enthusiastic tone at the other end of the line. Stories, pictures and additional leads? You'll know soon after I do.

Thanks again Dan

Todd