1970 nova l78 5300 miles
 

Found a nice 1970 l78 nova with 100 percent original paint .The car was stored since 1972 and only has 5300 miles on it.I found it from the wanted add posted on this site.Thanks alot YENKO.NET. Will post some pics soon. Thanks John

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Congrats John, you are lucky stiff. Get some pictures up and running. A Day-2 car I hope??? Keep it in survivor status but do your magic. Bringing it to Chicago so we can see it?

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Is the car black?

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Fathom Blue

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That has to be a special car. I am with Sam pictures please.

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Looks like this one maybe?

http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...09MCACN067.jpg

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Does it have a blue interior?

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The Nova is fathom blue,black buckets,four speed no console,black top,body side trim, 355 rear,m21 trans. The original paint is really nice and the interior is mint. The front clip and sub was taken apart in 1972.The guy was going to make a drag car and never did. Its been apart since then. Most of the parts are stored in boxes.Its missing a few small items . will post pics tonight. thanks John

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Post them John! One of the best finds along with Dan and Dave S's Z/28. Very, very Nice you guys!

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Sounds awesome John. Can't wait to see pics. Congrats!!

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John: It sounds like your road trip went well. Congratulations! Don't forget to send me the pictures that we discussed. Ed

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Does any one here know of a 70 L-78 fanthon blue,blue interior,benchseat ,exterior trim with a added cowl plenum air cleaner with 20 ish thousand miles Thank;s Bob Johnson

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won't open for me??

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ummm ... try these:

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Jim beat me by two minutes...LOL

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Here are the pics.I have to thank this site again. If I didnt post the wanted add I would not own this car. The car was taken apart in 1972 to make a drag car.Sat since then
ng was ever done to it. The parts were all there complete smog,original tires,all shocks,alt,dist,carb,brake pads,blue bleeder caps,all valve stem caps, jack,plug wires, belts,hoses,clamps.The shifter is gone,so I need on. The docs include window sticker,build sheet,order form,misc.papers and the 1972 plates.

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That is an awesome find, congrats!

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You want to get the carb working again. Its had the same fuel since 72. John

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Wow - that is a gem. FB '70 Nova --&gt; L78 --&gt; 4 spd? That's just sweet!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img]<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt">We need more photos!!!</span></span></span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img]

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I'd consider it an honor.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 302moz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You want to get the carb working again. Its had the same fuel since 72. John </div></div>

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keep them coming John. I love seeing them. GREAT find! That is a real nice looking shop to John!

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All i can say is,sweeeet!! Can't go wrong with that color.Looks like the car was well stored all them years.Get her back together and on the road again,enjoy.Keep the pics coming!!

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Had my shot at buying that car last year. I have known the sellers for years. Nice people and nice car. I prefer drivers and that car put back together belongs in a museum or major collection. Ron.....

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Ron, IMO that car is a perfect driver. A real car with no fluff. Perfect correct Day-2 with vintage parts. Would be my favorite driver on weekends.

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I too know them quite well as they own my old Cortez Silver L78 post sedan car. i spoke to him not that long ago and if id known he had that car it would be sitting in my garage right now but Im happy for John as he's a great guy to talk with. He was so excited when he called me last week to tell me he owned it...Congrats John...Great car!!!!

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Very cool piece. Outstanding find. Congrats John.

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I'm speechless [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

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Congrats John, that car is an an eerily similar story to my 70, same color,exterior trim, black vinyl top and dog dish wheels. My car was off the road since 1976, was to be cut up for a drag car and had 53,150 orig miles on it when found, wierd. Good luck with it.

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very nice piece ...

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Awesome find John! Congrats.

-Dave

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I saw the Nova this week at his shop, believe me it is NICE,
as new cond ,beautiful,the original paint is beautiful,near flawless, all the stainless &amp; chrome trim is near perfect.

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Love finds like this. Congrats John!

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How are you progressing John? Ron.....

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Nice Find! More pictures please!
What's the build date of the car? Does it have an open element or dual snorkel air cleaner.... curious as to what style of smog tubes it has if it does have the dual snorkel.

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Absolutely Awesome!

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What we need are more.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...n/pichers1.jpg


Ken

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After laying eyes on John's Burnished Brown '69 Z and his latest Fathom Green '69 L78 Camaro I can't imagine what this Nova will look like. The man does remarkable work!!!

It's gonna be stunning: GUARANTEED! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

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yes John and his guys are second to none AND also on the detail that many people don't even see or really know what goes into these cars. Talk about crossing every T and dotting every eye, he is the man.

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Was this car from Chicago? Did this blue Nova have a grump lump scoop and a chrome straight axle at one time?? he one from Chicago was also fathom blue L78, bucket seat 4 speed, no side molding as welland had the same mileage, the front end was off as well as the custom sub frame was removed in '72/73and the owner never got around to putting back in the stock subframe...and it was parked since 1972 or 1973 as well...I spoke to the original owner several years back and he still owned it and said all the custom parts were off the car and he was planning on putting it back to stock and the front end sheetmetal was off the car.

Hmmm... if the same car it needs to go back to it's Day 2 form.