Another L89 nova with doc's

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Hmmm..

[JRSully]

Until somebody "unquestionably" proves there is a L89 Nova out there somewhere, this topic will go on forever.Once absolute proof, good or bad, is presented in front of everybody's eyes, then everybody will move on IMO.

[COPO PETE]

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Hmmm..

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kinda reminds me of the people I used to tell that I owned a LT-1 Nova...........................
Peter

[Charley Lillard]

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Hmmm..

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You have my interest. What is that shipper from ?

[Rixls6]

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Hmmm..

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You have my interest. What is that shipper from ?

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Looks to be for a 69 Malibu SS.

[Schonyenko2]

We've both been there.

[JayR]

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It seems like everyone you see restored today gets dog dish hubcaps or the SS-type wheels. Does anyone know how many of these Novas got Rally wheels like this? Just kinda curious.

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Mark, I don't think you'll find any numbers on this option. Even GM Canada's documentation service doesn't provide production numbers on options.

My GM Canada documented 1970 L78 Nova SS had the ZJ7 option which was shown as SPECIAL WHEEL - HUB CAP AND TRIM RING. Also documented RPO PL1 white stripe E70x14 tires. This setup was still on the car when I bought it in 1996. The wheels looked exactly like the blue car in your pics. As far as GM Canada can determine my car, shipped June 27, 1970, was the last big block Nova exported to Canada. Sold new at Belmont Motors in Toronto.

Bob

[Jeff H]

I think it's very believable they made some 1970 L89 Nova's. Look at the 70 L78 TH400 car that Charley has seen the docs on and the other paperwork that Ed found from Scuncio also showing the L78 TH400. It would be great to see the paperwork proving all the rare cars, especially the combos that shouldn't exist, but it's not always possible and the more you aggravate people the chances of ever seeing it fades away. We all know Chevrolet's records weren't the best so I try to keep an open mind.

[Mr. Chevy]

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Thanks Dennis, thank you Ken, and thank you Charlie and anybody else that takes my word. It's not like I'm trying to make a buck or anything. I even explained to him that "You know, you owned a car that is so rare, people doubt that they were even built. It's kinda important that you bring that sticker back in!" You don't know how bad I wish I just would have Xeroxed(copy machine 2 rooms away!) it and been done with it. The car's been gone for a long time, he only owned it for a couple years and sold it a long time ago back in the early '70's. Now, L-89 stuff aside, I think it was really a good looking car with the Dark Blue/Light Blue Bench interior and dressed up with the factory white pinstripe and Rally wheels on it. It seems like everyone you see restored today gets dog dish hubcaps or the SS-type wheels. Does anyone know how many of these Novas got Rally wheels like this? Just kinda curious.

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Mark, the rally wheels were RPO ZJ7 and available on all model Novas in 1970. Your right, you do not see them on many.. Most all of the SS Novas had the dog dishes or the 5 spoke SS wheels.. I know the cost was extra for these wheels which probably did not make it too appealing for the guy who was buying the car to race and not for style...

Most 70 SS Novas that I have seen the rallys on had the exterior decor package, lower body sills, bright aluminum trim around the windows, pin striping etc.... Unknown how many had the rallys though.. I don't think there is any way to calculate that because of the availability of the option..

Rich

[Nova Research Project]

Mark,

I hope you did not take my comment above as referring to the blue car. I was referring to the silver car.

I believe you. I also agree with the comments on the wheels.

Greg