1970 Nova factory front shocks

[Nova Research Project]

Hello,

I am reseaching Nova facts from original low milage Novas. Do you mind answering a few questions about your shocks and you car?

First do you have pictures of the shocks? Can you tell me the part number and date code of each? Do the shocks still have the two letter stickers on them? What is the color of the paint on the shocks? What is the date code on the trim tag.

Thank you,
Greg Roberts

[NOCOPO]

Greg, I haven't been able to get them out of the car just yet. ( I have refused to damage them ) The top mounts are a little rusty and I soak them daily. I hope with a little heat, they will come loose. As soon as I get them out,I will post all the info that I can on them. Thanks ! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[Nova Research Project]

Thanks,

I am in no rush. Have you tried PB buster? It works better than anything else I have tried.

I tried to reply and might have closed the window before posting. Sorry if this is a duplicate.

[NOCOPO]

114270, I have a lot of patience, It has taken me six years after buying a house to have the funds to have a "toy" car again. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img] I drove my car around the block on Sunday, not yet finished. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] It was worth the wait! PB works awesome, it's all I use. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[Nova Research Project]

Well,

I started my car the year my 15 YO son was born. Either I had time and not money, Time and no garage, Money and not time, etc. I am in the put together stage, but my children are at the age I should spend time with them. I do what I can when I can.

BTW, I am gathering facts and details from original cars. You my if i ask some questions on details of you car? Do you have pictures of your car? Did you find a one of the three types of build sheet? I am planning on starting a Nova registry for the non super car owners. I would like to do something like the Camaro Research Group www.camaros.org really picky facts and details over a large sample of cars.

Let me know, Thanks



1970 Nova undergoing restoration......Still

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Have you joined the National Nostalgic Nova club? They have a large collection of data, have performed many restorations of all types of Novas, and have a show circuit that brings out the best restored Novas around. The 20year anniversary NNN Nationals will be in Harrisburg, PA on July 31-Aug. 3.
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Marlin,

I joined the National Nostalgic Nova club in around 1986 or so. I would love to go the 20th. Work has me really tied up. I have not made it to many shows, much less the nationals. The Nova has been in parts for many years. I am trying to find the time to put it together. I am going to work on it this weekend. Redoing the underside rear. I will post another thread about the under carriage paint color, maybe you could help me out.

BTW my 1970 Nova (not a supercar, next one will be) is Gobi Gobi Beige!

[NOCOPO]

114270, Sounds like we are in the same boat. My boys are 15 and 17. Dad is cool and we do some things together, But girls and friends are begining to be more the choise. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
I finaly got those shocks out this weekend. Numbers are as follows:
# 3192826 147-70 Paper tags were unreadable.
Keep on pluggin, My boys both prefer to be dropped off anywhere they go with the Nova. All their buddies think it KOOL........... [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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Great and Thanks! 3192826, So you had standard suspension not "F40 Special Front and Rear Suspension" Correct? That means you paper tags should read "TG" at least that is what I am trying to prove.

147 is May 27, 1970. So you should have a really late build date on you trim tag? Do you mind checking when you get a chance?

What color are the shocks? Gray or Black? You did not see any tape tags on you springs?

Thanks again,