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It surprises me that Don made the effort he did to hide the fact that they were SS cars, I understand him wanting them to be perceived as HIS creations, but it's not like an SS was a bad thing back then.

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You're right, as the "SS" mystique carried a LOT of weight back then, but in my mind, I think he wanted the cars to be above and beyond the "SS". Not just performance options added to an "SS", but a whole other package on a whole other level, which the '69 COPO cars essentially were. Plus, the 9561 Camaros/Chevelles were devoid of "SS" emblems, so he probably wanted the Novas to get the same treatment. And back then, customers probably didn't know the Novas didn't get the 427s from the factory, and they probably didn't care. All they saw was little car, big engine!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

And, like you, I'm anxious to see it done as well. I've always said I'm a Chevelle guy, but this car is growing on me in a HURRY.If this thing goes deep into the 12s like I think it can, then I may become a convert!