1970 Nova factory front shocks

[Nova Research Project]

Kurt;

It is a new day. I realized that I should state my goals a little more focused. I am using the Weatherford Chassis copy from Nova times as one of my starting points as well as other information gathered here and there. I want to know what the codes should be for my car so I can restore it correctly. Some of the questions I want answered are:

What is the code that was stamped on the fan clutch? Is mine original or not?
What is the code of my master cylinder. Was is coded on a tag or the pad?
What does the code for my leaf springs, where was it placed.
There are many more.

I do not expect this post to resolve these questions. I want to catalog this information by asking questions about original cars, filling out the information on a buildsheet, include notes and sources, and then making this available to others who might ask the same questions in a concise format.

I do not have any of the three build sheets for my car. Many of the codes are well documented. Some I can pull off original parts. The codes that are missing are what I need. I want to do it in such a way that I do not have to worry about some guy telling me at a show it is wrong. The Camaro Research Group is an excellent resource for Camaros. Is there a Nova Research Group? Is anyone doing this with the intent of making it available? I have seen a few duplicate posts on this board. Is anyone taking the common questions and posting them to a FAQ. The 293 vs. 429 coil is a good example.

I am willing to start to catalog facts based on examples. Then once there is a significant amount of proof, publish it on the web.

That said, there are many issues with this. Once I finish my practice Nova, I want to do a Supercar. When I do, I do not want to have cloners using these facts to perfect a clone that can not be detected. A group of experts should agree what to publish. BUT the biggest problem is the willingness of owners to part with the information.

Sorry to be long winded, I appreciate your feedback. This forum is the closest I have seen to providing correct information. I am willing to put time into something I enjoy and share it with others. Should I continue? I am I wasting my time? Greg