BBBenny's 1969 L-78 Nova!
 

Hi Bruce, Are you ready for some pics?

Here it is my 1969 L-78 Nova, FATHOM Green, standard black interior, bench seat, 4 speed, black vinyl top, XT wheels. Everything under the hood is correct for the build on the car. It has a correct dated block, but not the original block. The block is out of a 69 nova and is JH coded. It's 198 vin numbers off my car. It still has the original muncie trans and the rear end. I have the build sheet, to show what the car originally was.

The Nova was done by Schonye Paint and Body work. Detail work by Wayne Bushy. The car got a gold in restored class, 68-72 at the Nova Nats. At Vettefest it got a Gold Spinner and Top Gun Award!

Thanks,

Benny

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Re: BBBenny's 1969 L-78 Nova!
 

I saw it in person at VF. All I can say is................
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Benny, looks great. Congratulations on the awards and know that it will earn many more.

Don

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To all involved......."Great Job"........AND congrat's to BBBenny for all the Vettefest Awards (You couldn't have pulled it off without Sammy's "Help").....LOL

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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That really is BBBeautiful. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Holy Moly https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif !!! That is one pretty Nova. What a beaut! Thanks Benny. How does she go? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif


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....Phantom green..?? Or is it.." Fathom green..?? Never heard of Phantom..!!

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Me either. Nice car though.

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I remember this car when https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif.....Benny did a great job...lots of hard work and dedication went into this project. Congratulations pal... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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

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Love your Nova BBBenny! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Ya gotta love those Green Big Block Nova's, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif very nice job on the car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Very nice.

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I hope its FATHOM..Cause Ive been saying it WRONG for YEARS NOW...

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Mod's please fix the initial post...then clean up the posts below. I'd appreciate it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Done..BTW..great looking car.

As they say... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

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That is one awesome nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

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+++ Benny +++ Fantastic car, wonderful color, and a whole lot of Horse's up front, Thanks for sharing...Kasey .. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Thanks Tom!

I totally agree that this is a way cool Nova! The car just looks so good in green! Awesome detail...awesome resto...awesome person! Can it get any better? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Thanks to Benny for sharing another one of his wonderful cars with us! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Nice car!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Wanna race? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: BBBenny's 1969 L-78 Nova!
 

Spectacular Fat Green Nova! There simply isn't a prettier color you can paint on a car. Congratulations.

Mark

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Awesome! Only thing missing in the photos is the pic with your Souderton bumper doll. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Absolutely beautiful. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Eric

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..So..?? I ask a QUESTION about a COLOR and it gets DELETED..??? and then you fix the ORIGINAL POST of the PERSON who actually said it WRONG..??? Why..?? I HAVE a " FATHOM GREEN " nova and was just curious about the NAME of it..?? whats the big deal here..??

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PM sent...take YOUR concerns to private message..DO NOT post them here. Besides...if you 'have' a fathom green Nova..you already knew the correct name, didn't you. Your posts serve no useful purpose...

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Tom, The member rides section is not about being 100% correct, but simply a venue for us to enjoy some really neat cars.

So, please do as Bruce has asked and discuss this with him offline.

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Very nice Nova Benny...

Rich

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The Dutchman did great on this one. Can't beat the color and engine combo!! He promised to leave the nova at my house when he goes on vacation. If you guys like it now wait till you see it after it rubs quarter panels with some of the local muscle in my area. I already got a lot of the parts stashed and Donnie has the correct wheels and tire combo to be really killer! Can't wait till the Dutchman goes away. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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Guys, I didn;t get a chance, to twist it up yet. The motor needed some brake in time. The engine sounds great, thanks to Pete, sams buddy. The man;s a good wrench.Also Thanks for the postive comments on the car. Enjoy the pics. Any questions, please ask!!!!BBBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Beautiful car that looks even better in person.

The owners OK too, but doesn't look any better in person!

BA

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Beautiful car that looks even better in person.

The owners OK too, but doesn't look any better in person!

BA

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He's not done yet. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif bbbenny's gonna be the nova man.
Nice one about the bumper doll Darrin. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Guys, I didn;t get a chance, to twist it up yet. The motor needed some brake in time. The engine sounds great, thanks to Pete, sams buddy. The man;s a good wrench.Also Thanks for the postive comments on the car. Enjoy the pics. Any questions, please ask!!!!BBBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ]We will be twistin it when you go on vacation. Don't worry!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Very nice SS Nova.
I had a green 70 SS350 4 speed, it was sooo much fun, I had to sell it. Or lose my license. Actually I needed to money to go to school, but it sounds better about the license.
Jim

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Sam, Only one thing about driving the nova!!!!It;s not a SMALL BLOCK!!!!!!!Just for record!!!!BBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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Yea I know Benny. I guess I will have to take it a little easier than! Maybe we will let Dru drive it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Sammy...........I know how to "Break" those Big Blocks in. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif.....Let me know when BBBenny is gone and I'll make a Tasty Cake run............ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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You got it Ken. T-Kakes are on ME! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif and https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif to the Dutchmans car!!

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The G-forces will reek havoc on the poor Kakes!

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Kwiss, Lets see WHO shows up at the nova nats, in july. With they;re Survior Small block nova!!!!!Then we;ll race. BBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Benny, Did the car come with the Red Stripe tires?

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the E 70 14 redstripe was the default tire for all Nova SS in 69, 70 it was the white wall. Benny, find a drag strip near the Nats in July so we can beat the tar out of the cars, looking very forward to that!! SULLY