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I recently Purchased two 70 Nova SS 396 4 speed cars. I wanted one but had to buy two to get the Hugger Orange L-78 I wanted. It was an ex drag car. No roll bars just Rear wheel wells "enlarged" The motors were both long gone. I Brought the first one home a white L-34 and tried to Sell it to a Restore who told me to wait that it was a real L-34 396 350 hp 4 speed and I would regret selling it!. Basic interior rubber matt car.Thanks Rick for that one!I took it home and Went back the next day to Dunn Nc to get the One I wanted. Rick could not Beleive that I had found two Big Block SS 396 cars. The White L-34 was a New york Original car and the Original Owner lived in NC. I have meet him and Got stories on the car. The original Motor was "Too weak" and he replaced it with an L-88 427 to Street race. WJ told me all the history of the car.It was a street racer as he called it. Very cool guy!
The Orange car that I had my heart set on was more of a challenge. No title and No one wanted to talk about it?? The Nephew of the owner would not tell me his uncle's name??Only that the car was from Baltimore MD.The car was Raced at Monrovia 75-80 drag way.(it has a winner sticker on the Quarter Glass.) I searched Maryland Dmv and found no records due to my error. (lookin at cowl tag and not dash vin) I then went to Va dmv and found no Records. I contacted Maryland and got what I needed. I have documentation on the cars now.Trying to find an L-34 for a feb built car and a May L-78 as I had one under my nose and let it slip away! UGH!

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I have photos to post But can't figure it out yet.

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Jonathan - welcome aboard [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] ! Send your photos to me...

griffithjs.ap@mac.com

and I will post for you. Somebody pls forward the pix posting tutorial to Jonathan.


BTW, can we call you Mr. Big?! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

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Thanks, Sent photos of the cars. The one under the car port is where the car was setting A Carport find instead of barn find! HA HA. and Yes you can call me &quot;Mr Big&quot; It's all good!

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Mr. Large's two &quot;new&quot; '70 Novas (until John chimes in, I'm guessing the white one is a two horse power model [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img])...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...white_nova.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...va_in_Dunn.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ger_orange.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...range_L-78.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nge_L-78_2.jpg

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I got a call from the second owner of the Orange car's son last night. Very Cool call. I also spoke with Harry (the dad and owner) who raced the car. The original engine was swaped for a 427 (l-88). The original engine was stuck in a 66 chevelle and sold for 1500. He sold the car when the 427 spun a bearing. He has three trophies and photos form 75-80 drag way in MD. I hope to get the pics soon! will post.

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Good detective work. Ain't that satisfying? Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the photos. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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keep the pictures and info coming! Nice cars.

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The phone call From the owner and his son has really got me excited. Also sent off To DC DMV to get the info on the Original owner. The &quot;kid bought it new and sold it to him&quot;.

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<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Get a load of what John unearthed </span></span></span></span>[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img] !! </span>Congrats [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] and thanks for sharing. I played with a few adjustments on photobucket to (hopefully) improve the photos.

Any Nova fans 'round here? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...largeNova1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...largeNova2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...largeNova3.jpg

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That orange car needs to be put back to that &quot;RACE&quot; configuration-with the WIDE tire's in the Rear-that is what the car is a old school racer-its even got a name now for that style of car its Called &quot;day2&quot;-you have two cars one car can be a stock resto And this one made to look like in those really cool old photo's...old race cars always come back to life!

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Funny you say that I have a set of 15 x 10 with Mt on them in the shop and 14x7 in front that were on my 66 chevelle back in the day. I have been thinking of droping a 427 in it with dse suspension? I am going to drive it a while the way it is for sure. I love the history and documentation that tells the story.Thanks

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http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...keynova427.jpg
Here is a Nickey Nova with a Mean BBC in it..I dont know who has this car now ?But the Stance with the Big balonies in the Back is MEAN!! I have a Soft spot for Nova's-I had to let my '69 Nova SS go-to do my '67 Firebird-I would love to get a chance to &quot;DAY2&quot; another Nova-I have been checking your post out &amp; you are VERY lucky to have Found those two BBC nova's-you are gonna have fun with that orange one [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...onNovaP1_2.jpg here is a Motion nova with a full race prepped SBC..

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http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...nova427pic.jpg
Here is the 427 BBC that was in that nickey nova- That engine looks pretty!!

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I think your on to something. I have the wheels and the guy that gave them to me wanted to see them used. The guys that gave me the pictures also has a virgin 427. Never started, EVER! Frame connectors and traction bars in place, sun tach box under hood and fox battery guage on dash?????? I might have to put them on and photograph it very soon.Thanks for the moral support and old school photos Who else in mayberry would have one?? HAHA

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http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...vawithN50s.jpg
Here are some more Nova pic's-http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a.../novayenko.jpg

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http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...oor/img003.jpg
I posted this pic before-I like this Nova-with the pinstripe's-Jacked up rear end, Chrome reverse rims And a White painted underside-
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/CoolNOVA.jpgThis Nova is almost like your Orange Car-Same wheel stance-Big balonies in rear-GrumpLump&amp; just So Wild looking-These Nova's are Very easy to work on-I say use those old school parts you have laying around-send us pic's of what you got for the Nova....

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Will do! Thinking about leaving it old school/ Day 2 and having fun with it I will have to find a fiberglass hood. But I won't have to re do the Quarters. The dash and Headliner are perfect! As the car only show 20896 miles on it! That is what is on title too! Thanks for the ideas and photos. This would kind be a tribute to the previous owners. They have 3 trophies form back in the day too.

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John's updates!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ncars190-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hancars191.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hancars189.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hancars190.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hancars188.jpg

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Very cool.

Dan

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Thats looking Very &quot;OLDSCHOOL&quot;-keep the pic's coming..Nova's are Becoming Very Popular-just like '67-'69 camaro's-I plan on Snagging another Nova up-before the prices SKYROCKET [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

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Whats the name of the owner in Baltimore.

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Mclean was the name .