Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

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Drooool!

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$38,500 and some chicago deep dish pizza https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

That was without question the car that shook me at the Nova Nationals. It is that nice too. The "CAT" in the trunk is one of those things that would be lost on almost any restoration project. Thats the type of stuff I love to see. Honest, real, undisturbed cars. And whats better than a SS Nova?..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Damn Sammy, that thing is off the chart! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif I had no idea it was the car I drooled over when Ken posted the pics in '06. Congrats Sir! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Now you're gonna find out that Survivor cars can be a Blessing and a Curse simultaneously! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Great car in Excellent Hands! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

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Steve https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Whttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gifW!!!

Just looking at this car you can almost breathe in that old GM interior scent...even better than the smell of fresh TastyKakes?.

~ Pete
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifthat is just beautiful https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif good luck with it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

That's a Nice Deuce..........
Is that a sidebody pinstripe following the bodyline of the car or just a reflection.....

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Joe, The original owner had Home Motors in Santa Maria where he bought the car do it for him. Original owner told me that the guy doing the pinstripe dripped a drop of white paint while pinstripping and it is still there on the quarter panel. Sam

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Sam, love those survivor cars! They're like history books! Full of interesting throw backs. Your Nova is no exception and I'm sure you'll have a blast keeping it clean and beating it up... Are my eyes going or is that an a.i.r. system on your 350?

Just throwing this out there... was the L48 a 4 bolt or 2 bolt main block?

Any vintage photos?

-Dan

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The original owner has NO original pictures. I asked him a couple times. That is an AIR system. Same block as a Z/28. Glad you like it Dan.

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Just throwing this out there... was the L48 a 4 bolt or 2 bolt main block?

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Don't quote me on this, but I'm fairly sure the only 4 bolt main small blocks were the 68 & up 302's, and the LT-1. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Nope, 68's were 2 bolt blocks and in 69 the SS 350's and the Z/28's and the 4 barrell truck blocks were basically all the same. 1969 started the 4 bolt blocks. So when you think you are buying something special when you buy a DZ block you are really ONLY buying the stamped suffix code. Unless of course you have the car to go with the DZ block.

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Yep, I have 4 0010 blocks. Three are four bolt main and came out of 4WD trucks.

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But there's 010 2 bolt blocks too isn't there?.
And what's the other casting used for the 69 DZ's...and only the two used?.
And the truth on the high nickle content thing is...and only the 010's or what?.

Anyone know by chance what casting was used on the blocks shipped to S. Africa for the 100 factory installed Can-Am Firenza cars and spares?. These things are the ultimate https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif and I've asked a few of owners of these cars for info before but only had confirmation of the DZ suffix, never any replies to the casting #'s or dates?.

And lastly, anyone have production by suffix for DZ's...I think Fran Preve listed these back in SuperChevy once?.

Sorry for the sidetrack-hijack..

~ Pete
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Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Yes GM said that the 010 blocks had some high nickel contents but https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Blocks used were 386,010,388 and 618 for the Z/28's and the SS cars. In 67 the motors were small journal 2 bolt blocks in 68 they were large journal 2 bolt blocks and 69 is the change, large journal 4 bolt blocks. So when you see someone asking $2,500.00 for a 69 DZ block tell them they are nuts except if it is the original block from your Z/28. Sand the DZ code off and it becomes the same block that was put in that little 1 ton dump truck. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Something else people never mention is the distributor tower in the block. At some point in either late 69 or early 70 they started machining the tower to be level with the lifter valley. Sam before we get too far off subject, that is a spectacular car you have. Most cars even from California are never this nice. Your car is truly exceptional. If you go back to the Muncie mystery shifter do you want to sell the Hurst shifter?
Mark Sheppard

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

"If you go back to the Muncie mystery shifter do you want to sell the Hurst shifter?"

What is the deal with the mystery shifter?

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

They call them that, because it's a "mystery" as to which gear you're in https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif The factory Muncie shifters in the Novas and probably the other cars, were notorious for jamming and for being sloppy...the shifter partially mounts to the crossmember, so there is a natural tug of war with the tranny when the engine torques https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif these shifters were the first thing that went back in the day....we use Hurst bodies with Muncie handles on some our cars....best of both worlds. There are some guys who rebuild the Muncie units and can make them work reasonably well...still can't match the Hurst for reliability https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif


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Mark The "Mystery Shifter" is going to stay on the shelf. The Hurst is going to stay in the car. I have to give drivers ed to my wife and a couple of my kids so they can learn to drive the car to and from some local shows. An original Muncie shifter will just make driving all more a "mystery" for them to learn how to drive the nova. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

SAM,

Interesting. I have NEVER had trouble figuring out which gear I was in with Muncie linkage........as soon as I let out the clutch there is no doubt which one it is https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif !






https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif <---- obviously hurst linkage in this little job! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Well Sam some of these guys are not as old as you. No seat of the pants experience. Just ask that Benny Pfeiffer guy from East Penn if these shifters are a "mystery"! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Sam,

Great car and find,love the color too.It's nice to own the big block novas,but there is nothing wrong with the 350 ones.Have fun and enjoy your new ride.

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Sam....thanks so much for sharing your awesome Nova with all of us. It's no secret that I dig Novas...as a Nova was my first car.

I love the color, the stance, the wheels...heck the whole car rocks https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Great car! Is it me or is their a time machine that someone found and has started putting cars away? I agree, smokey burnout pics needed!

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OK...enough already about this blue Nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif.....all this publicity will go to his head https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif Sammy hasn't had this much attention since he was a young boy!

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

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OK...enough already about this blue Nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif.....all this publicity will go to his head https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif Sammy hasn't had this much attention since he was a young boy!

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Well, if a certain new yorker would send in pics and a write up...then he could have as much attention as Sammy...but until then....Eat it up Sammy. It's well deserved! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Beings this is the year of the nova with Sully's, Benny's, Kwizz's, mine etc. I think Mark and Tommy should send their pictures and write up in too. Joe De's 1969 blue survivor L78 nova was one of my favorite cars at Vettefest in November. I bet everybody would like to see a MR on that bad boy too. Has a lot of racing history. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif Sam

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Damn nice Sammy !!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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1969 started the 4 bolt blocks.

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OK, thank you for the enlightenment, Sam! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

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OK...enough already about this blue Nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif.....all this publicity will go to his head https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif Sammy hasn't had this much attention since he was a young boy!

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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Lets get some write ups on your cool collection of Nova's.

Then we can all praise them https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Hey Sam-I just saw pictures of your car and it looks awesome! The color is incredible. We'll have to get together. Paul

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

..are you guys still talking about this car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Sammy...........You better show up and bring the Car to the Nova Nationals in Gettysburg........"OR"......We'll have to get the Jamaican Guy's involved https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif....You don't want to be one of those Missing Guy's....Do You https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif.........LOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Kenny, I am going to sell the car to ya. Then you can bring it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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O.K.................. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Break a "Deal" and "Spin" the wheel............

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Ok...I'm layin' odds...8 to 5 Sammy doesn't make it to Gettysburg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif only way he makes it..is if the Dutchman tows him there https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

place your bets @ www.wilmasbook.com

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I'll take that bet,and raise you a 1970 primary float bowl.

Re: sc69sam's 1969 SS Nova!
 

Wow, I just saw this thread! Neat car Sammy! Glad that it is you that ended up with it.

What is with all these guys gettin more and more cars? Between Darren, Sammy, Kwizz, and that Benny guy you could have your own darn car show! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif