Re: 1969 SS 396/375 HP Nova I found 50 miles from home
 

WOW! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif M-E-R-R-Y C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S my friend! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

I grew up in Chester, Pa and my one of my best friends had the 69 Nova SS/L78 with the Turbo400...column mounted and vinyl floors WITH a bench seat!! It was Dark Green
He ran ALL the time at Cecil County in MD; C/SA. That thing would up-shift from 1st to 2nd by itself, then he manually upshifted it from 2nd to 3rd. GOD......I wish I knew if the car is still around. The owner back then was Bruce Graf

Re: 1969 SS 396/375 HP Nova I found 50 miles from home
 

It is kind of weird how things work out. I sent Paul some frames from a Chevy store here in Anaheim Ca. because his car was sold new from down here and it ended up in Canada. Sam your Savoy is the best but the story makes it that much better. My best friend in Fresno Ca. has a upholstery shop and auto parts store that has been in the family for 4 generations. I remember rooms of material from the 20s on up and they save everything. It is hard work but the stories of the cars that have come and went are the best. In fact I am having him look for a rubber mat for the Nova. The car did not get the upgraded interior so I am assuming that it should have a rubber mat in place of the carpet.

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Mark,

Congratulations on a great looking real car you've got there, it looks like a keeper. I love https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif the color combination also. That car reminds me of my '70 Big Block Nova, although not numbers matching or original but it too had a nasty big block with a 4 spd and bench seat. I might just have to cruise down to the OC to check it out. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Bart...make sure that you take the time to go meet up with Mark. He's a cool guy. We went to the Donut cruise down by the beach a year or two ago... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Bart you are welcome anytime. Jeff private mail me on another black on black 1969 SS396-375hp Nova automatic that is down in the San Diego area. It is in real nice condition with a build sheet and is mostly numbers matching. The guy wanted $45K.

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Very Cool https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Exactly what I want

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firez, I gotta ask, what color is that '68 SS Chevelle?

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firez, I gotta ask, what color is that '68 SS Chevelle?

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Tim, are you still looking for the TT, L78 car? I sent you some info on one 5 or 6 years ago. Man, you are determined!!!! Good luck.

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...In fact I am having him look for a rubber mat for the Nova. The car did not get the upgraded interior so I am assuming that it should have a rubber mat in place of the carpet.

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Let us know the trim tag data, and that will help determine if you need the rubber mat or not. It looks like it has the custom interior items on it now, and if it's a 731 interior then the seat covers and door panels need to be changed as well. Might be easier to leave it as is.

Good deal on the GM of Canada paperwork, any unusual options on it?

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Hi Marlin, I spoke too soon. I was looking at the options and did not see the upgraded interior. The trim tag is the 732 interior so like you said it would be best to leave everything alone. The rest of the options are:
B-37 Front and rear mats, G-80 Posi rear end, J-50 Power brakes, J-52 Front disc brakes, L-78 396 Special performance motor, M-22 Heavy duty close ratio trans, PK-6 E70-14 Redline tires, U-25 Luggage lamp, U-26 Underhood lamp, U-28 ash tray lamp, U-29 Courtesy lamp instrument panel, U-35 Electric clock, U-63 AM radio, U-80 Auxiliary rear speaker, V-48 Engine coolant-increased protection, ZJ-1 Custom interior (got to get glasses), ZJ-9 Auxiliary lighting group, ZK-8 Label tire pressure, ZL-3 Fisher body SS conversion, ZQ-7 Canadian warranty book, Z-26 Super sport package and W-84 Additional fuel for delivery.
Hey the car does not list exterior trim. Does the standard window trim look the same as the polished aluminum trim but it is painted body color? Does anybody know where to get seat track extenders for a bench seat?

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congrats on the L78. it looks awesome. I was hoping that I got beat out by someone on this site. the owner said he had someone coming Sat A.M., I'm glad it was you. You guys are lucky that the Trader comes out on Thursday down there, we get it Friday via Pony Express.