10-10 L-78 nova
 

it must be spring in the air https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

things are starting to move in donahue and the 10-10 L-78 is in the mix looking pretty well preserved after its long sleep.

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dry dash area

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back glass opening

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floors, dry and yes some definite shifter opening work needed.

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Saw this car in person. Very dry, solid Nova. Watch out for mixing radials with bias plies though Alan! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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interesting date and numeric code... nova dash

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...nova/dash4.jpg

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Cool,

The 286 should match the Sequence number from the build sheet.

Greg

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the 10-10 nova is now on the rotisserie....
front stub shot

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...subframe11.jpg

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anyone recognize this logo, or the spring shackle maker https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t..._hardware1.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t..._hardware3.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t..._hardware4.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t.../tn_rotis1.jpg

thx, alan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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floors, dry and yes some definite shifter opening work needed.

[/ QUOTE ]very nice pictures from the plains of Iowa! Not just Deuce Heaven but Nova Heaven too. Leave that floor alone Alan. You need the opening that big for the straight rods that your Hurst SuperShifter use! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Alan I agree with Sam about the shifter. You guys seem to have the day-2 look dialed in. If you go that direction take a look at the 15x4 slot wheels that are offered by wheel vintiques for the fronts.
I am trying to figure out the SS emblem in the center of the steering wheel. I notice some of your cars have a little square frame around the SS emblem and some do not. Was there a change from 69 to 70 or which one is right?
Mark Sheppard

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Sammy I think the hole was for a Vertigate, not a super shifter. I have a supershifter now in my red deuce and it didn't take much change. V-gates took a BIG hole.
Most rear shackles seem to be home made. These obviously are store bought. I've not seen that mark/impression before on anything that I can remember.
On the question about the SS emblem, the one on the blk car is original to the car. The one on the H/O Nova isn't. It had a Grant wheel on it when we got it. I'm thinking the emblem on the H/O car came from Wayne Bushey. I'm not sure why the difference, just that the one from the blk car is an original if that helps you.

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Yep, Vertigate, they did need more room! I forgot about them! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Possibly Superior Co.?. Same Company That Made The Steel
Slotted Chrome Wheels-In Regards To Shackle Markings

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I think the company was perfect circle.

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I am trying to figure out the SS emblem in the center of the steering wheel. I notice some of your cars have a little square frame around the SS emblem and some do not. Was there a change from 69 to 70 or which one is right?
Mark Sheppard

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69 used the rectangular SS emblem, 70 used the smaller one with the SS "cut-out". The grain on the shroud is different in 69 vs. 70 as well. Some 69's also had a grain texture on the face of the rim, but none of the 70's did.

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progress pic's 10-10 nova @ ken schoenthalers https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t.../tn_floor6.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t.../tn_floor7.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t.../tn_floor4.jpg

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It kinda funny what different eyes see in regards to those shackle stampings! When I first looked at them, I seen two opposing "P"s facing away from each other and when I looked at a second time, it clearly became an "S" for superior. I remember working at an auto parts store a long time ago and selling Superior Shackle Kits.

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif i never saw that untill i read your post, it's a bit of an optical illusion

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Mark, I believe you are right about them being Superior. I saw a "P" before an "S" too.

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Schaeffer?

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anyone recognize this logo, or the spring shackle maker https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t..._hardware1.jpg

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Ha! I was nosing around in the attic of the garage yesterday and found a spare glove box door for my '57. Guess what was on the inside!!!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1018023.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1018019.jpg

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now that is some very fine detective work https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

thank's https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Ha! I was nosing around in the attic of the garage yesterday and found a spare glove box door for my '57. Guess what was on the inside!!!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1018023.jpg

You know what is really interesting? It's that scrawling of the buffalo on the cave wall. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Just some of my archived artwork. Actually it's the seat of a chair I used at campouts when I was a Scoutmaster. The chair was unearthed yesterday in the garage cleaning as well.

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just bad joe put some color down on the 10-10 nova this weekend

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...0508001115.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...0508001116.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...508001115a.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...508001116a.jpg

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just some of my archived artwork. Actually it's the seat of a chair I used at campouts when I was a Scoutmaster. The chair was unearthed yesterday in the garage cleaning as well.</div></div>

I'm trying real hard to leave this one alone....

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You can still get those vintage shackle kits on Ebay.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Belair62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I'm trying real hard to leave this one alone.... </div></div>

Bring it on Grumpy. We haven't tangled for so long I've forgotten how satisfying it is to publicly humiliate you. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BelairSucks.gif[/img]




Now back to the 10-10 Nova: is that 'watercolor' paint too?

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Somebody spent a lot of time blocking [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] Great job Joe!!

Ken [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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Nope. No water on this one. I'm not real big on how black waterborne sprays. And yes there were many hours spent blocking.
Joe

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the 10-10 nova has just finished up.....
and my o my.....
the crew in donahue keep getting better

the 10-10 car is headed north this week, sad to see her go

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...aSSL-78001.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2707.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2706.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2704.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2702.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2700.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2686.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2692.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2695.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...n_100_2697.jpg

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Looks real nice Alan. Donahue boys done good again!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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This car is stunning. I know people have seen the HO L78 we did for Alan last year and I thought that couldn't be topped. Black is awesome. This car is great. Don't want to put anybody on the spot but Darren, Bbbenny,and Sammy all seen the car. Just waiting for the transport. Maybe Copo Pete can check it out? Great car,with history. What else do you need?
Good Luck eh,
Joe

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Joe
re: the 10 10 Nova..... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

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W [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] W!!!
The black w/ Torque-Thrust/Redlines combo is simply sinister!!!

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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That car really is stunning! saw it in Donahue. Very, very nice work from the Iowans. Fit and finish is real nice. A car anybody would be proud of. Perfect color, wheels stance etc. Day-2 at its best.

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WOW very nice caint beat black [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Nova's are my personal favorite muscle car, even though I don't own one. This one sets the bar pretty high. Nice work and nice day 2 influence. Thanks for posting pics.

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The black nova, IS real nice! Like joe said, we saw it in person. Thats why they did my novas!BBBenny