[Nova Research Project]

Ron,

I agree that the plug looks the same as on the BB radiator seal. The radiator seal plug is also the same plug that is used to hold the grille to bumper filler to the steel reinforcement on the Nova. The picture I sent you was of part number 9792217 (attached). The short one is the original off of my bumper filler. The long one is the newer version I bought in a bag of 25 or so several years ago.

The plug 3952914 was used on the 69 Nova filler. In the 70 Nova model year 9792217 replaced 3952914 in December 69 on the filler. 9792217 and 3943268 were both used on the 69 and 70 radiator seal back and forth.

9792217 was shown in the 69 Camaro AM possibly as a replacement for the inner fender seal staples, but was removed on July 2, 68. I wonder if this plug was used anywhere else on the Monte/Chevelle?

Despite the TCS relay going back and forth between the two part numbers, I find no reference to plugs to install it. I wonder if this was done on the line because it was easier than the rivets?