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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif cool ride, someone had a sleeper, check out the blacked out lakewoods

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...A%3AIT&rd=1
here you go this is a claim to be one of those wagons..

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Hey, That is 10 minutes from me. That is also where Marlins garage is located! Hey Marlin.......What da https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif I think I know Steve.

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I would love to have something like that !!

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Just get the d&mn Deuce done first.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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Back to reality https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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NEVER!!!! buy it and stash it for later!!!...thats my motto..... well thats what my plan is when I drag them home..LOL.

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Did anybody notice the VIN stamping on the block? Did Chevrolet stamp them like that? I always thought they were put in the gang holder and stamped in a straight line. Just curious.

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Ten days after L79 wagon question was asked, one appears on Ebay. I wonder if MSP has any info on this car, he only asked one question and no further replies.... Marketing technique or interested buyer? m

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This is not my car, I don't know who owns it or where it is, nor am I a bidder on it.

That vin stamp looks..... different, may have missed a digit as well. The top two bidders have zero feedback, which sometimes indicates a shill situation.

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That vin stamping is 100% correct. The '66 Willow Grn L-79 Nova I found that was sitting since 1970 had the exact same vin stamping.It S around towards the front of the pad in the same exact way,same location. There is a '66 wagon L-79 in Orange County.

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The vin isn't preceded by a '1' for the division? I'm going on later sequence procedures, but thought that that '1' meant Chevrolet.

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If they did,here is one example where they didn't.
I believe this wagon is the real deal.

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Have seen some 67's without the "1" as well.

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Wow, I didn't realize they stamped them like that from the factory. But then I don't follow much outside of the Camaros. Still a cool car with that engine in a wagon.

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That vin stamping is 100% correct. The '66 Willow Grn L-79 Nova I found that was sitting since 1970 had the exact same vin stamping.It S around towards the front of the pad in the same exact way,same location.

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I certainly do not dispute what you've found, but when one considers the mechanics of that stamping process, it's hard to imagine on a production line. Eight different number or letter stamps picked up one at a time and eight hits with the hammer?? Definitely makes for overkilling a simple job when the gang stamp is so much more efficient https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I'm no L79 guru, but it sure looks strange! Are all of the L79 blocks, and/or Nova blocks, stamped like that?

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MARLIN THAT NOVA WAGON IS IN THE SAME AREA AS YOUR GARAGE HE ALSO IS SELLING MOPAR CARS

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PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME WITH ANY INFORMATION ON L-79 WAGON EXHAUST? WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU COULD OFFER.

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As DueceMark has started and we have had a couple threads on this in the last couple of months (see through this link)

http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/sho...427#post200427

...I for one would contest it !! Not to start an argument or problem, but to try and put an axe in it. Weather to stir the pot or help resolve the question, "Did they make a 2nd Gen L79 Wagon"?

As Mark brought up, the exhaust is where I see the problem and would contest that fact that I don't believe they made any L79 Wagon's. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

-Brent Thomas
Ohio

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Brent,
That's not just some schmuck who worked at Willow Run. JohnZ worked in the biz for 30+ years, retiring as a plant manager. He's not just relying on memory, he kept notes too. Very few people's memory I believe, but I believe John's.
See http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml.

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I'm no L79 guru, but it sure looks strange! Are all of the L79 blocks, and/or Nova blocks, stamped like that?

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Good point Marlin - I'am wondering about the L79 blocks that were factory in Chevelle looking back.

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I pointed out the Nova discussion to JohnZ and he's posted on that discussion. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Post a link ...

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The engine pad stamping on the Ebay L-79 wagon is dead on correct. The rear end to the Wagon looks to have been there forever,like the traction bars.Try and find a correctly dated 3:31 12 bolt posi(standard for a L-79)and make it look like the rest of the underneath of that wagon.
I guess the unrestored L-79 wagon in Orange, Ca. is also a fake.

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Can someone post a link to John Z's reply to this...

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Click on "bthomas71chevy" 's link to the nova board and scroll down. John Z's response is calm, concise, and persuasive.

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http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/sho...427#post200427

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As always. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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John - Thanks again for login on and chatting with us. Please stick around and chat with us to resolve some burning issues that revolve around this question of,"Did they make a L79 Wagon". With someone who experienced it first hand, I think we all who care, are lined up and have many specific questions. Again, please do stick around and chat !!

Kurt - Please please don't put words in my mouth. I amd not calling anyone a "Schmuck", I as well as everyone who is "into cars" has heard stories from engines, to racing to oddities. Seriously, please don't try to create a problem or anything between someone who is very curious as to the L79 wagon thing (ME) and someone who is probably pretty close to an expert (John).

-Brent Thomas
Ohio

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Huh?? You're reading *way* too much into my post.....
I never said you said that or meant it in a bad way.

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HI Guys, I bought the L-79 wagon on E-BAY. I was compelled too, Even though the proper docs are not there. The chance of it being a collection of dated parts was a chance I had to take. My gamble paid off. I'm 100% sure of it ligitamacy, thanks to my good buddy John D'andre in N.J. He researched the history of the car and set up a meeting with them. I believe with there highly credible testimonals, the need for POP and build sheet will not cast any doubts of it being the real deal. I have traveled over 1500mi and spent a great deal of effort to authenicate the wagon. I met with George Reppallayia, He worked at the Bond Brook N.J. chevy dealership when the car rolled off the truck and later rode around in it, I met wit Ted kijek, a factory sponsered AMX,HEMI CUDA, Z-11 CAMARO drag racer, he was the fourth owner. He drove the car to national events as personal car,at the 79 Spring Nats in Elizabeth N.J.where Bill Jenjins offered to buy this car, I met with Bill Jenkins and confirmed this to be true, He verified the car AS a true L-79. I met with John Hoffman, who was Grumpy's machinist, he told Bill about the Wagon and also knew Ted Kijek when they drag raced together around the Atco Dragway in Jersy. These guys all live within 20mi of each other and all have signed an affirmation stating the car is correct. For more info go to MSRESTOREIT.COM Thanks mark And buy chance John was able to put us all together for a pow wow.

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Congradulations Mark on a very interesting and valuable find. Any one who is interested, read the web page Mark listed. Very interesting reading. Guess it pays to follow up on research.
Rick

Nova L79 wagon
 

Hey guys, I think I have one! I’ve been looking for a clean wagon and I picked this up last week. It’s a blue 67’ with a Muncie and an L79. I’ve been guessing perhaps there was an engine swap in its past, but the numbers are pointing to it being legit? Not sure how to post photos…

Here's a link to posting pics. Skip procedure #1 if your adding to your previous post.

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthre...41#post1644241

The one that was posted on facebook a few days ago? Car looked legit to me. Nice untouched original car.

This is a barnfind I recently came across. Blue L79 4-speed car..
Yes, off f/b outa Burbank.

L79 Wagon
 

I was successful with the pics!

L79 67’ Wagon
 

I was looking for a clean wagon for an LS swap when I came across this one. I brought it home and begin discovering how rare it is? 362 engine code, 4-speed, date codes etc..
Now, it’s a “don’t touch or change anything” project, which is okay. If it’s a real L79 car I’ll preserve it, I just want help knowing…

Wow! This is very cool! What a find! Love to see more...