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Old 01-19-2009, 06:26 PM
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Ken, from was told a young fellow bought the 68 L78 and it stayed rather local (Twin Cities) area. Not sure on the 69 L78 but i will get further details. A funny story about the 68:
The owner was letting his wife use it as a commuter car too and from work. This is when it had all the goodies (tri-power, gears). One day she was coming home at night and another Nova pulled up next to her. The other Nova revved up and she graciously accepted the challenge. According to her story they both left the light and the other Nova got a descent lead because the 68 was burning them pretty good. Eventually she got some grip at the top of 2nd and once she hit third she held it there. Apparantly the lead disappeared rather fast and she forgot to shift into 4th. Either way once she blew by the other Nova she lifted and the end result was a broken rocker arm....but a win!
I will get some more info on theres 2 L78's because I have now booked a vacation with them.
Wes
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