Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
 

As I recall most sources show only 50 COPO Chevy II s built in 1968, then why does <u>novaresource</u> show 98 Turbo 400 transmissions used in 1968 Chevy II production?

http://novaresource.org/production.htm

Maybe it's like the 311 L89 Nova engines that were actually installed in Camaros? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Anyone know for sure??

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It took a COPO to get a THM400 behind a *solid lifter* BBC prior to '69, hence the 50+ L78/400 Novas in '68...but the hydraulic cammed 396 got the THM400 via a Regular Production Order, and makes up the 50+ to 98 difference in production numbers...so either way, an original THM400 behind a 396 in a '68 Nova is a *rare* beast...

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Learn something new everyday... Thanks Rob!
I do LOVE those '68 COPO II's!

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11 Pictures of a 1968 Chevy II with a 396 (L34) and a TH400

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Gregg,
Is that the car that Bushey had in his storage building several years ago? I recall looking at it during one of my trips to Wayne's. Sold to a guy down south? That was a nice car, cool color.

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Gregg,
Is that the car that Bushey had in his storage building several years ago? I recall looking at it during one of my trips to Wayne's. Sold to a guy down south? That was a nice car, cool color.

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I believe that is Chris Teed's car. He is from Orlando, and did buy it from Wayne. I sent him several items for it, including those 14 x 6 rims.

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Nice car, it was a nice car when Wayne had it - an excellent resto candidate.

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I didn't know M40 L34 nova's were that rare.What is the engine code for the 68 M40 L34 nova?

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MR

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The problem I have with the figure of 98 trans is the fact there are 234 L-34 cars with auto M40 trans. Are these the same used in the Gibb Nova's? The Gibb trans has a 6 bolt converter and one more clutch plate. I dont think they were used in the L-34 cars. That figure was thrown out several years ago by Mark Fuss in a mag about his car and it seems to stuck ?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif