Just got of the phone with the owner of the Nova SS. Great guy and answered all my questions with to hesitiation. He was at work, and didn't have the datecodes, casting dates, casting numbers for the engine, tranny, and rearend. He said he will call me when he gets them, either tonight or tomorrow. This is what he told me about the car.
1. Originally an SS350
2. Berger sticker in trunk
3. Berger sticker on fan shroud
4. On the firewall in writing GG BB
5. Engine is an early 454 with 427 parts
6. Block has been decked
7. Winters intake is on the 454, but has been painted orange.
8. Cowl tag info -
733 78R
10B A3
9. Large diameter fuel line
That's all I have for now guys. I am just going to wait until he gets back to me with all the necessary numbers, date codes, casting numbers, casting dates, etc. He did agree with me that anything could have been added in 1996, when the car was restored. Will keep you updated.