Side Post Battery

[RonNova396L34]

Greg,
Good question. Unfortunately the cables had been replaced during the 30 years of driving. When I took the cables off the car, I didn't see any numbers. The ends that connect to the battery definately had been replaced. The original owner described what happened this way. He said the car always started hard. One time, he couldn't get it to start. He started replacing things trying to find the problem. Alternator, voltage regulator, starter and then only to find out later he had a loose connection at the battery. He then believes he replaced the ends so he had a good connection again. He remembered that the original battery lasted 7 or 8 years. The dealer or factory messed up his order and he didn't even know it until I restored the car. He said he ordered the car with the 3.55 rear gears and his came with the 3.31 gears. The code on the rear showed 3.31 gears along with the protecto-plate. That's also what I found when I tore the rear end apart. Perhaps the dealer also messed up the battery order and the owner would have seen it so they replaced it? The owner was very particular about this car. He also had a problem with the front shocks when he first drove the car. The bolts weren't tightened and he wrecked both front shocks. He was not very happy to say the least. He said numerous other bolts weren't tightened. That's how particular he was about this car. The dealership the car was bought from is where I live but ownership has changed. I know where the previous dealership owner lives but I don't know if they kept their records. I guess it won't hurt to ask. Ron

[RonNova396L34]

Greg,
I never found my build sheet. I looked everywhere. Seats, under carpet, dash. I never took the door panels off the car. Possibly there?? I found just a corner of paper that looked like the corner of a build sheet? I kind of doubt that it would be behind a door panel.
Ron

[Nova Research Project]

Ron,

The Fisher body build sheet <font color="red"> could </font color> be behind the door panel, but I doubt it. The Fisher build sheet would not really help with the battery.

I have followed your NNN progress. You have several broadcast codes already documented. FYI, I have made this offer before with no takers and it may not be of any value to you, but I am compiling examples of broadcast sheet codes to recreate broadcast sheets for the 70 Nova. If you have a list of the codes you found, I could pug them into a spreadsheet or compare them to my limited list of codes. It would of course also help me with research. It would not necessarily fully prove what is correct for you car. Greg

[RonNova396L34]

Greg,
Are you in luck. I compiled a sheet with all the codes and part numbers I found during my restoration. I also shot some video of unusual part numbers. If you want the list or the video, let me know. What Nova do you have? Have I seen it? I'm been a NNN member for almost 20 years. My other car is featured on the Nova poster with Reggie's Yenko. I still own it.
Ron

[Allen]

I have one of those upholstery tag sheets that was under the rear seat springs on my '70 Nova SS L34. I can't figure out some of the codes on there, but can get the main ones.

[Nova Research Project]

Ron;

Yes, I would like to get the codes and video. I can send you a check to cover costs. I will be able to put them into a form based on original 1970 Chassis and Body Broadcast sheets.

I have been a NNN member since the 80's. As for my Nova, you have not seen it since it has been in pieces for many years. It is nothing special, just my wife's High School car. I started it when my oldest was born. I have made great progress, but many things slowed the progress over the years. I have learned a lot in that time. Right now I travel heavily, so while everything is ready to put back together, I choose to spend my in town time with my children. In the meantime I am learning from this great site while slowing working on the Nova as a warm up for a Colonial Chevrolet Yenko Nova (once I find one).

Allen;

Post the codes or a picture of the fisher sheet and I'll decode it. If I can't the real experts here certainly can.

Greg

[Allen]

My Nova has an October date code and a rear code of CBS (testing my memory here) on the housing. The ring gear inside is dated 9/69 and is a 3.31.

One code on my upholstery tag that does NOT make sense is "C08" I thought that was for a vinyl roof, but my car does not have one, nor show the signs for one. Furthermore, I asked that question of the original owner and he said it didn't come with one.

Those forms are made by people, and people make mistakes, but it was interesting if nothing else. I'll get it out and look tonight and make a list of what is on there.

[RonNova396L34]

MR70
Boy am I glad I got pictures now and the video. My negative cable grounds to the passenger side of the block not the alternator bracket. This confused me when I was putting it back together according to the assembly manual. Yes my rear end housing was dated. Here is the code from the protecto-plate. CBS0808G. CBS is 3.31, August 8, I forget what the G means? I checked the sheet I made and I wrote down "CBS0808G1 E" as being stamped on the axle tube. I also wrote down a build date of Aug. 8, 1969. Like I said, I think I have video of the code on the housing and also of the numbers which you divide to get the ratio on the large gear. I haven't watched it lately. I can send anyone a copy of my sheet with the numbers. Here's my e-mail address. [email protected] It will take some time for a video if anyone wants a copy. I'll send a letter with the sheet free just e-mail me. I'm not in this for any money. I just want to help those who are trying to restore cars correctly. Boy, with the answers I'm seeing, I must have a very unusual car. Perhaps because of such an early production date?? I think I answered all the questions. I don't have the original battery. I would put pictures on this site but I'm new to the computer stuff. If someone else can that would be great.
Ron

[Nova Research Project]

Allen;

On the fisher body sheet: The Body Number, Upper Body Color, and Lower Body Color from the sheet match the trim tag? Is the form number 44-1782?

The build sheets were printed by computer and computers are not perfect either. C08 would have meant that the body would have been fabricated for a vinyl top. The top of the quarter panel was finished differently and would have had the studs for the trim. What is the upper and lower color? If it is two tone, it is possible that C08 is what they used to get the moulding between the colors? Does your car have the B80 Bright drip rails? I would like to see your sheet, it sounds interesting!

Greg