Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I vote Nostalgia drag car with L88 intact. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Hey does voting make this a political post? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Let me know when he cuts the 61 loose...screw the Nova.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I would say go full circle once again....kind of like a special memorial for the original owner....I sense that he was very passioniate about his drag car. So I vote to scan and trace all the old photo`s...put back the lettering on the car and bring it back to life as it once was.....a Drag Car.

Dan.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I say do whatever makes John happy (I had to be different...I think it should be a drag car, too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif )

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I personally would go drag car in a flash. To drive a drag car with some cheater slicks 15x10 rims, some louder exhaust would be a blast from the past! What got me hook on old racer cars was this car I just picked up last month in Hollywood FL it turn 9.82 at 138mph in the 1/4mile!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/IMG_0715.jpg

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...G_0868copy.jpg

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...vette/1vag.jpg
The Vette picture was take in Washinton DC in 1975

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...tte/vette1.jpg

Here in 1971

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

here in 1973
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...0vette/vag.jpg

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I would say go full circle once again....kind of like a special memorial for the original owner....I sense that he was very passioniate about his drag car. So I vote to scan and trace all the old photo`s...put back the lettering on the car and bring it back to life as it once was.....a Drag Car.

Dan.

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I agree and besides, John has better then a full month to have it ready for our Straight Axle & Vintage Race Car Showcase at Chevy Vettefest!

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BA

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...a/P3020001.jpg

So John should go to this day for the car!! thats my vote

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Strat,

Stop hi-jacking the Nova`s thread....now let`s get back on track with the Nova.

Dan.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Vintage Race car show case!! He can do it this way in time know problem. He can always go back to stock later. I'll bring the "Virginia Gentelman" Vette also.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1868740
Read this link there's a even better story on this car! it starts slow but by page 3 it explodes!

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Strat,

Stop hi-jacking the Nova`s thread....now let`s get back on track with the Nova.

Dan.

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I'm just showing you on how popular these vintage drag cars are going to get. I think Mike was and still is ahead of the curve with his car collection of old race cars he's just playing the super big leagues with his type of cars though. I really feel with a nostalgia race cars you don't have to worry to much if the header bolt has the correct style head markings on it. But then there are the purists which is also great to look at but now we just compare condition and tell them whats wrong on there car or whats right.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

http://www.komotioncorvette.com/

Another Nostalgia drag car.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Strat,

If you really want to show everyone some really rare footage....show the "Beta Recorded Home Footage" from circa 1981-82 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

Dan.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnhruLK2468
Heres Sixties Muscle old drag Sox& Martin car

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Welcome cooking Greece. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...stirthepot.gif
Was this Nova ever in for service at the station on the corner of Roosevelt & Laramie around 1979-80?..sure looks like the same car.
When are you selling that cigarette machine..

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I vote Nostalgia drag car with L88 intact. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Hey does voting make this a political post? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Lots of rotisserie cars out there. Day 2 drag car, no-brainer. Oh, and an NOS "F*CK NIXON" bumpersticker.

Now that's a political post!

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Right-on Strat,This car should retutn to the drag car it was back in the day.

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Let's take a poll

factory
or
drag https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Either way that Nova's a winner...but if possible, shouldn't the L-88 be reunited w/ it's original '68 Vette first?.

And I may have missed it in the threads but is it known what the original engine was in the '67 Vette?.

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

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I vote stock with a $5,000 smog system https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif and dog dish caps. Hopefully the original Muncie shifter will at least shift into first and reverse so he can get it into the trailer and then to the show and then back home again. Then Johnny P. can cover it up in his garage till the next show. Stock with a Gardner exhaust!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif and NONE of this https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...a/P3020001.jpg



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Is that a Grump lump on the hood?
Joe

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Light up your flaming arrows https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif IMHO, unless the drag car has some sort of notoriety, ala record holder of some sort, famous owner, driver or tuner, it's just another driveway creation - and should be restored back to it's stock condition. How many people are going to ooooh & aaaah over an obnoxiously lettered up, hillbilly suspensioned, wanna be drag-star that nobody ever saw run?

Pure Stock is the Way to Rock! (That includes Whitewall tires!!) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Don't ya know, M, if they've got headers & slicks they GOTTA BE FAST! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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How many people are going to ooooh & aaaah over an obnoxiously lettered up, hillbilly suspensioned, wanna be drag-star that nobody ever saw run?

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Okay, I will.

That's one.

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How many people are going to ooooh & aaaah over an obnoxiously lettered up, hillbilly suspensioned, wanna be drag-star that nobody ever saw run?

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Probably as many people that oooh & aaaah over a primer colored car with an anemic small block and skinny little "girlie man" tires..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

In a similar tone as Marlins,I say leave this one as is...for now.
Maybe have some 1/4 panel vinyl graphics made up saying "CHEVY II TUFF",that can be applied & removed at area shows around here and see if anybody is drawn to that name at first.If that stimulates a few stories/pictures/super 8 movies showing up,then turn it up full bore to it's racing glory.
If not,take it back to the assembly line.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Drag Car.
More Fun,
and since he has all the documents
That makes it real as real can be.
Drag Car. Yes Sir ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

There are a lot of 396/375 Novas out there and as cool as they are there are very few Novas with an L88 Novas with incredible stories!! Keep her as the special car that she is!!! It was installed at the dealership right?? Kind of a supercar of its own!!!

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I am so sick of this thread. Its just a Nova...














I want this car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Dan.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I would like to see John line this L-88 Nova up against Mark Hassets L-88 Camaro heads up on slicks 5 passes,at SCR this year....best man wins. loser buys beers at dinner. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...h_DSCN5362.jpg

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

All this discussion about a little old Nova....what's this world coming to???

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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All this discussion about a little old Nova....what's this world coming to???

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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With a big old motor!!!!427 with a dana 60/5.13gears https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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I would like to see John line this L-88 Nova up against Mark Hassets L-88 Camaro heads up on slicks 5 passes,at SCR this year....best man wins. loser buys beers at dinner. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...h_DSCN5362.jpg

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Now I'd bet on the "CHEVY II TUFF" Nova just because it has the 5.13 gears and with the dana 60 The Nova can launch at any rpm with out blowing the rear out!

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=228509

Old nostalgic drag cars are the new wave, this thread is 140 pages long!
You can see some Arnie Beswick and Grumpy's toy's I think on page 2.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

I'll throw my opinion in too. I have a 70 Nova with a 427 in it. Not quite an L88, but close. It is a blast to drive, so I would lean towards leaving the L88 in the car. Do what has to be done to get the original driveline and store it. When (if) you ever get tired of the big incher, put it back to all original. In the meantime, beat the crap out of it.

Re: Details 1969 396 375hp SS Nova 19,538 miles *D
 

Do we even know if John is keeping this car or not? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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How many people are going to ooooh & aaaah over an obnoxiously lettered up, hillbilly suspensioned, wanna be drag-star that nobody ever saw run?

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Probably as many people that oooh & aaaah over a primer colored car with an anemic small block and skinny little "girlie man" tires..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Ha! Put 'em up TommyBoy - let's have a race https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif I have it on video of the ooohs & aaahs from last years SCR - 13.505 at 104+mph on those skinny whitewalls https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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

Go back to stock with this thing, it's got paperwork, orig. driveline can be had, and it's a cool color - leave the 'redneck racer' look in the past where it belongs!!