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Old 09-19-2006, 09:22 PM
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Default Re: 1970 Nova SS 427 Converted at Nickey

Hey, that's a picture of my '70 Chevelle used as the background for that Certificate of Excellence (copied from Genat's book). First time I've seen or heard of one of those certificates.
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Old 09-19-2006, 09:36 PM
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This is the first time that Don Swaitek has made a certification up like this he usually only writes a letter to the people he said. He told me that he hade to do something different beacuse of what I found and I was thrilled when it came in the mail and I saw how nice it was done makes me proud.
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More images of the Nova in question:






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Still more images......






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WOW, neat car. Needs to be restored to it's glory days. Day 2 all the way.

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Old 09-20-2006, 06:36 AM
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Default Re: 1970 Nova SS 427 Converted at Nickey

Did you have paperwork from Nickey too ???
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Default Re: 1970 Nova SS 427 Converted at Nickey

I have service papers from Nickey Chevrolet, Z Frank Chevrolet, numerous speed shops, Car parts centers, Auto Meter, Mallory and more just to name some of them.
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Default Re: 1970 Nova SS 427 Converted at Nickey

Previously I had heard the car was sold new in Canada and then the 396 was swapped for a 427 at Nickey during the first year. Is that correct? Also, was the engine replacement the result of a warranty claim?
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Default Re: 1970 Nova SS 427 Converted at Nickey

Thanks Stefano Looks like it was Stage instead of Phase, but same concept.
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Yes I have service orders from Grand Automotive, Hurst Performance, Speed Service Inc., Belfast Auto Parts, Mallory Ignition, Auto Meter Products Elgin Ill., Andrew Johnson Auto Parts, North End Auto Supply, Auto-Marine Performace Specialists, Davies Auto Services Naperville Ill., Glenview Radiator Service, Standard Spring, The Performace Shop Elgin, Ill., GEM Aircraft Supply Fuel Lines, Ericson Speed Service, I can keep going on and on.
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