1968 L-79 Nova Registry

[9566 BA]

I never had any documentation with the car, and didnt have it long enough to find out.

[sYc]

Did it have the "born with" engine in it when you had the car?

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Tom
I am doing a 68 L-79 Nova registry, I would rather not discuss the Chevelle.

[sYc]

No big deal. Just had heard some rumors about the car and figured best to get it straight from the horse's mouth.

Good luck with the Nova registry.

[9566 BA]

After thinking it over I thought I would set it straight on the 68 L-79 Chevelle. The motor is not the born with motor. It was a L-79 motor out of a 68 nova, ironically I wish I had now. I did not sell it as the real deal. The people who made the claims that is the original motor will have to answer to that. It is really a shame ,the car is very nice, to have such a stigma attached to it.It is a very nice recreation plane and simple. I dont want to get another call from someone buying the car and have to answer to it and not tell them the truth. Case closed.

[sYc]

Jeff, thanks for clearing things up.

And as you say, a very nice car.


BTW, one of those Novas you are working would fit right in at the Pure Stock Drags. Heck, maybe the Deuce guys would let you in their shootout at the SCR.

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Tom
I think the L-79 nova would do pretty good against the Deuces. Might just do that.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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After thinking it over I thought I would set it straight on the 68 L-79 Chevelle. The motor is not the born with motor. It was a L-79 motor out of a 68 nova, ironically I wish I had now. I did not sell it as the real deal. The people who made the claims that is the original motor will have to answer to that. It is really a shame ,the car is very nice, to have such a stigma attached to it.It is a very nice recreation plane and simple. I dont want to get another call from someone buying the car and have to answer to it and not tell them the truth. Case closed.

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Well said Jeff. This is the type of situation that the guy cloning the #68 ZL1 needs to be aware of. The car was built as a recreation, but now... it's being touted as the 'real deal'. Jeff is an upstanding, honest guy, but the subsequent owners.... different story. Nice to put it to rest.

As for a race between a '68 L79 Nova vs. a '70 LT1 Nova - let's do it! How about at an SCR when you get your car done? I'm up for it, I think it would be a great race - especially with the '68 L79's usually having an M20 vs. the '70 LT1's having an M21.... the comparisons are endless.

Bring it...

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Marlin
I think it would be great race matchup. I accept your challange. Car should be ready for next year!

[John]

...is there any way to identify if a chevelle came with a L79 motor if the motor and rear are not in the car?
...cowl tag info ..or size of fuel line?
....the car I am looking at has 327 emblems and is a 1968 "Post" chevelle...any help?