1970 Motion Nova

[JoeG]

Did the work order specify what work was done to the engine to warrant a work order number and have Motion put their name on it...........Joe

[motion396nova]

According to what I have found out, the numbers were to keep original block and heads together so they would not be misplaced. I know that the engine had modifications done but thats all.

[John]

Do you have a copy of the "work order" with that number on it?

[motion396nova]

No, all I have is a letter from Joel stating that the car at sometime had work done simular to what was done on baldwin motion cars. Signed and dated 2007

[Charley Lillard]

So in your first post you state.... "I have letter form Joel that this is indeed a real car along with several NOS parts"

But the letter says the car "at sometime had work done similar to what was done on Baldwin Motion cars"
It sounds like Joel didn't really confirm doing any work on the car ?

[lowmile]

Charley you left out a very important part of the letter, Unless I'm reading it incorrectly, Joel says he believes this car was brought to Motion shop and received similar mods which would make it a Motion built car. There is no claim to be a Baldwin Chevy car. I've not seen one shred of evidence saying that this car is not a Motion modified Nova . But, what I have seen is; Motion parts found on this car, location of selling dealer (50 miles from Baldwin), 4 different stampings on the engine that have Motion origins, Statement of second owner and a letter from Mr. Motion, Joel Rosen saying what he believed about the car. All I can say is this is a tough crowd!
Dear Mr. Metelits
In regard to your 1970 Chevrolet Nova serial #114xxxx. As we have discussed in our many telephone conversations a search of our records and your statement that the car was sold new by a dealer other than Baldwin Chevrolet has eliminated the possibilty that the car was sold new by the baldwin Motion Performance Group. <font color="red">However with the pictures and numbers you have provided me with, I believe (as we discussed) the car was brought to us (Motion Performance Inc) at some period in it's life for modifications similar to those we did on Baldwin Motion cars.</font>
Good luck with your musclecar. signed; Joel Rosen President of Motion Performance.
Also letter is on old Motion Performance Inc letter head address 598 sunrise Highway, Baldwin L. I. N. Y.

[Charley Lillard]

Thanks Lowmile. I went by what he had just posted. He left out part of it.

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All I can say is this is a tough crowd!


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I don't read it that way. I don't believe in the "tough crowd" comments often when it comes to these cars!

Patrick