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Old 04-25-2016, 05:02 PM
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I have a 68 Nova that shows to be a an original 6 cyl car,and in its current state is a 6cyl 3 sped manual car
The Vin plate on dash starts 11327 as it should for a 6 cyl car
Yet the firewall tag starts with a 11427 which shows it to be a v8 car?
What gives???
Is this normal and possible?
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Old 04-25-2016, 06:38 PM
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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

Nick, I don't know about Novas but for 1969 chevelles it is the same way for some of the assembly plants. It is always good to check the VIN when considering a car not just the body tag due to this example. The reason may have been due to a body being built and placed in the body bank awaiting an order or assembly, then when the order came in the engine requested was the 6 cylinder vs the V8, the Fisher guys wouldn't know and likely wouldn't care what engine was going into it they were just making the body and sending them to the final line. hope this helps, there may be a much better explanation but that's what I know from my research on chevelles. take care, Andy
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Old 04-25-2016, 06:53 PM
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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crossbreed383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 68 Nova that shows to be a an original 6 cyl car,and in its current state is a 6cyl 3 sped manual car
The Vin plate on dash starts 11327 as it should for a 6 cyl car
Yet the firewall tag starts with a 11427 which shows it to be a v8 car?
What gives???
Is this normal and possible?
Thanks
Nick </div></div>

Yes, this is normal as all Nova's have 11427 on their Trim Tag. Tell us more about the car, we love '68 Nova's around here! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

Same as a Camaro. http://www.camaros.org/numbers.shtml#VINvsStyle
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Old 04-26-2016, 02:48 AM
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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

Marlin is correct. All trim tags on 68s will read 427. VIN designation gives the V8 6 or 4 cyl nbr. 427 v8 327 6 227 4 cyl. Nothing on either tags will give a cubic inch size.
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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crossbreed383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 68 Nova that shows to be a an original 6 cyl car,and in its current state is a 6cyl 3 sped manual car
The Vin plate on dash starts 11327 as it should for a 6 cyl car
Yet the firewall tag starts with a 11427 which shows it to be a v8 car?
What gives???
Is this normal and possible?
Thanks
Nick </div></div>

Yes, this is normal as all Nova's have 11427 on their Trim Tag. Tell us more about the car, we love '68 Nova's around here! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

If you're going to try to be &quot;correct&quot; for 68, there are many one year pieces and differences on a 68. Research 1st.
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Default Re: Dash tag and Firewall tag different?

How about some photos in the 'as is' condition.

A 68 BB is a cool project [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Ive tried to upload pics but nothing happens???
Says they are uploading ,then screen refreshes,open up into new window and poof , notta????
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