Nova Generation help.
 

Hey guys,
I have a small wager with a friend who seems to think that first gen nova's are 1962-1965, second gen are 66-67, and third gen are 68-72.
I tell him that first gen is 1962-1967 and second is 68-73.
Am I right or wrong. Does anyone have proof I can show my buddy?
Thanks, MM.

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

your friend is correct.

66 was a complete retool of all body parts, indicating a new generation


http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

I thought GM based the gens off of the chassis. That is why a 69 Camaro is still a first gen car and not considered second gen. And, the more I think about it, the more I get confused as the second gen Camaro's had the same chassis as the first gen Camaro's.
Anyone up for a history lesson?

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

You'll need to pay up on this one! The '66-'67 is considered Gen 2, '68 - '74 is considered Gen 3, and '75+ is Gen 4.

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">............
Anyone up for a history lesson? </div></div>


I love info or history on any 62-67 Chevy, that's mostly what I've owned and driven for 35+ years.

What have you got to share? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

I have a 67 Nova and a 69 Nova.The 67 Nova has a 350LT-1 30over 11 comp,fender well headers 2 1/2 exhust,350 auto,and 12 bolt 4:88. It had a L88 4-speed in it once. The 69 has a L88 4-speed 4:33 12 bolt,trying to get the 69 done. I have owner the 67 for 40 years.

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I thought GM based the gens off of the chassis. That is why a 69 Camaro is still a first gen car and not considered second gen. And, the more I think about it, the more I get confused as the second gen Camaro's had the same chassis as the first gen Camaro's.
Anyone up for a history lesson? </div></div>

Uhm....Second Gen Camaro had a completely different chassis than the first gen cars. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Wayne

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

Steves Nova Site said that&quot;This[Steves nova site] website is not affiliated with GM,General Motors or Chevrolet in any capasity.&quot; So what do you think. I thing 62 to 67 is first gen car.

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Plowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steves Nova Site said that&quot;This[Steves nova site] website is not affiliated with GM,General Motors or Chevrolet in any capasity.&quot; So what do you think. I thing 62 to 67 is first gen car. </div></div>

I agree with you. I think Steves nova site is the main contributor to this theory on second gens being 66-67. I am almost certain we are correct except I am having trouble looking for proof.

Re: Nova Generation help.
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">............
Anyone up for a history lesson? </div></div>


I love info or history on any 62-67 Chevy, that's mostly what I've owned and driven for 35+ years.

What have you got to share? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>
Sorry, I meant that if anyone had any info. on this subject if they could share with the rest of us. As far as I could remember (that does not mean much) I always reffered to second gens a 68-74. It was not till steves site came and override how the gens are categorized. Which, I believe may be completely wrong.
(not trying to prove anyone wrong, just trying to get to the bottom of this).