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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Hey!!! That's a 731 interior, and it's in very nice shape - a rarity https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Better watch out, some deuce owner just might swipe those seats and leave you some custom covered ones https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
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Hey!!! That's a 731 interior, and it's in very nice shape - a rarity https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Better watch out, some deuce owner just might swipe those seats and leave you some custom covered ones https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif [/ QUOTE ] Those muffled sounds you heard last nite out in your garage was Marlin changing the interior..don't worry he did a nice job https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif Cool car, gotta love BB novas..engine shots please! wilma |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Kendall,
The more I see, the better I like it! No frills, just MEAT! That's what a musclecar SHOULD be. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Very, very https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif. |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Any idea where in Ia. it was? Sure wish I'd have known about it. Nice catch.
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Very nice Nova, reminds me of my first car, Big Block, 4Spd, Bench seat. You scored! Thanks for the cool pictures too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Sweet ride and what a good investment. My wife has been been kind of hinting around she wants to drive my L78 68 nova.I told her this isn't no 6 cylinder trailblazer. She kind of laughed and said I know. That could be good or bad!!
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
As much as my wife gripes about my hobby, she's always one of the first to grab the keys and take off if with one of our older cars...in fact, she drove our Cortez Silver L78 Nova 4-speed ever day there for a while, and gave me crap when I sold it to a buddy of ours! She'd pass up the loaded Suburban with 496ci and jump in the Nova with a little 396 almost every time! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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1970 Chevelle L78 Olympic Gold
Hey Gang need your expert advice. I have watched this vehicle for awhile, and the seller has relisted it with a much lower reserve. I have moved on.
However I have a novice friend who would like to buy it for an investment. What is the opinion of this group. It is on ebay under the item number Item number: 180000832435 Thanks Mike |
Re: 1970 Chevelle L78 Olympic Gold
Hey gang I meant it is a 1969 not a 70.
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Re: 1970 Chevelle L78 Olympic Gold
Buildsheet is highly suspect. Might have something to do with the lowered reserve.
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Re: 1970 Chevelle L78 Olympic Gold
Kenneth this Chevelle has been discussed before. The Build Sheet (BS) is a forgery (numerous errors i.e. "M40 4 speed Auto Tran" . I would proceed cautiously with this one. I sent him an email regarding this the last time he listed and he has ignored my input. If he knew Chevelles at all he would know that the BS is <font color="red"> BS! </font> https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Picture time again.Tom and Mr.Deuce here are your engine shots.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES015.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES016.jpg Odometer with no shift indicator http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES014.jpg Fuel tank and 3.55 posi 12bolt http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES018.jpg Couple more front 1/4 shots. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES017.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES019.jpg 396 emblem. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES020.jpg Last one for now.Resting in the garage. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES021.jpg Schonyenko the key tag that I got with the car says,Van Velzen Pontiac Buick,Souix Center IA. Kendall https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Looks good...small block cover on radiator support..check the opening size on the support and see if there is a tag on the radiator. BB Novas are the bomb!!
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Thanks. Way on the other side of the state from me. I thought maybe a Rapids, or Friedly car. Both Yenko dealer network.
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Re: 1970 Chevelle L78 Olympic Gold
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
car looks fabulous--use it in good health
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Well a little rear end maint this week revealed from what I can gather is the original rear axle and ring and pinion.The R&P reads like this.
2 GM 3853010 11 39 7 69 I4 The rear axle code reads. CBT 0829 G1 E Posi plates need to be replaced as the fluid change didn't help the sometimes snapping when turning from a stop.Our Wynn's salesman gave me a synthetic kit to put in it for free,so I guess all that it cost me is another $3.00 gasket to reseal the rear end again. Kendall |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
The Novas are pretty neat. We drove to Houston two weeks ago and picked up a 1970 Nova L78 with bench seat and automatic transmission. The car has the original engine, transmission and 4.10 rear. It's black/black, needs some work, but essentially a nice original car. It belongs to a member of this forum. |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
4.10 rear? In a '70? What's the code https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
I'll need to check the rear. Original owner put a 4.56 in the unit for drag racing.
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Ok, I think the 4.10 rear in '70 would be a special ordered item - which is why I asked about the code. The Deuces have these special ordered rears with a unique code only found on the copo novas, but I would not be surprised if some big blocks with special ordered 4.10 rears would have received the same code.
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Interesting, I'll find the code and report.
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
A couple new pictures of the Nova going into hibernation.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES025.jpg Next is my new desktop picture. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES026.jpg Going into its stall. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES027.jpg Covered and resting. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES028.jpg And the stablemate for the winter,my buddys German conversion VW coupe to convertible.Will be a cool car when done. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ICTURES029.jpg Thats it for now.Dryer sheets going in this week to keep any varmits out.Also have three outside cats that patrol the barn regularly. Now is when I wished I lived out by Xplantdad so I didnt have to put it in hibernation for 4-5 months. Kendall |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
i think the bikes hanging on the garage wall are too close to the nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
I don't want to start another thread war here BUT,
that build sheet above is bogus.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif question > since when did GM make an M40 4 speed auto trans?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif answer > NEVER. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif it was an M40 T400 3 speed auto trans. option in 1970. Period, end of subject. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif unless, of course, i'm reading that sheet wrong... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif JH |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Kendall, get yourself a "Car Jacket" for that baby....looks like a big vinyl sleeping bag. You lay it out on the floor and drive the car on it, then cover with cloth cover and zip up the bag. They include moisture absorbing packets with the bag. I over inflate the tires, WD-40 as needed, dryer sheets in and out along with the moisture bags, remove battery, Sta-bil in fuel, good coating of rubber and vinyl treatment and some wax on the outside and put her to bed. You can get the bags from Wayne bushey at National Nostalgic Nova..717-252-4192. I use them on all our cars and they work great!!!
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
I call them a car condom https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
6161x11,You are correct the bikes are way to close to the Nova.That is this weeks job to move them to the other side of the barn.It's just resting right now not in the final position.
Tom,I always said if I ever got a nice car I wanted one of those capsules.Maybe the wife will by us one for X-mas https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif.Maybe I should talk to Kwizz to see how you train those wives!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gifOops I think my wife already has me trained.Yes dear!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Kendall |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
hard to beat the color on your nova...
shouldn't every body have at lest one big block nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Those Michigan winters are devastating to Musclecars. Why don't you let me keep it in warm, Southern Illinois for a few months. She'll be in good company and she'll be able to 'breathe' once in a while. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Yea that's right. The Illinois winters are much, much more milder! They don't even sell snow shovels in your town I bet! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Nice try Cumby. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Might as well leave it with Tricky Ricky Nelson or maybe Darren in the rust belt! Those guys will throw a set of chains on er and take her for a Sunday newspaper or to church. Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Kendall, I'm not talking about one of the capsules with the air pump and fan, though it is a good idea. The Car Jacket bag fits loose like an oversize car cover..I would probably use the capsules on some of the cars if I had the room. They are not that expensive..less than $250. Well worth the protection.
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif Hey, who's side are you on anyway? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
[ QUOTE ] "Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too." [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif Ken T? That's the guy who was sittin' at the computer watchin the Blizzard last week! He's too busy with 'other stuff' to babysit another Nova. Besides..... Princess might leave her purse open and he'd end up BUYING IT! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
6161x11,Yes everyone should have a BB Nova.Its kinda funny about the color,I've always liked the blues light or dark it doesnt matter,but this car has grown on me from the instant the wife and I saw it.Just so happens that everything that we own is silver,gray,or pewter right now.If I had my way I would have a whole barn full like Tom Williams https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif.
Dennis,I will let you have the Nova for safe keeping this winter if I can have that ole' Black Chevelle for safe keeping during the summer https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif.I'll take real good care of it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif.I might even wax it without using a SOS pad https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif. One thing I do know is that I need to get that engine out of that car before I hurt it.Mr Deuce is first in line for it so dont ask https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif.Its just to much fun to go out and drive it hard so before something happens to it I'm gonna do some serious looking at a crate engine that I can go out and abuse.The engine is worth more complete than with a rod out the side of it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif Anyhow I just love the Nova and it would take something major to happen to get it away from me. Kendall |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif Hey, who's side are you on anyway? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [ QUOTE ] "Yea let Ken T. have it. Its pretty warm his way too." [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif Ken T? That's the guy who was sittin' at the computer watchin the Blizzard last week! He's too busy with 'other stuff' to babysit another Nova. Besides..... Princess might leave her purse open and he'd end up BUYING IT! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif [/ QUOTE ] Yeah...like that brand new trailer that he's got for his big block Nova. Speaking of big block Novas...in Pewter silver no less...here was mine...was a six cylinder & powerglide originally! http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../untitleda.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../untitledb.jpg |
Re: 70 NOVA SS 396 4SPD
Hey Bruce it doesn't matter how it starts out as long as it has a BB in it.Besides it looks sleeperish w/out engine badges and sittin low.Way to sneak up on them.My first Nova,a 71SS,started out as a 350 4spd. and ended up as a 454 4spd.
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