1969 Nova L78 with M22 Muncie
 

Ran across a bargain Friday night with a guy that had 2 complete Muncie 4-speeds, but they were in pieces (Basket Cases). I bought both of them as a package deal. Throughout conversation, this guy had numerous Chevelles, GTO's, and Camaros sitting out back. He asked what I had. I said ive got an original 1969 Nova SS, L78, Fathom Green, Black Vinyl Top, 12 Bolt 3:55 Posi, with an M22 Muncie Rockcrusher. He says, they never made such thing. I said, excuse me? But yes they did. He says, no they didnt. They never made a 69 Big Block Nova with a M22! I said well, im not sure where you got your info from, but the number on the Transmission is a genuine stamp of P9A**C and it also has a vin stamp of 19W*****. I said, there were several 69's built with an M22. He swears there werent, that they only built 69 Novas with an M20 Muncie. I beg to differ. Whats everyone elses input on this?

m22
 

You are correct...there were 682 M-22 equipped 1969 Novas. This tranny was only available in the Nova for 1968 and 1969.

http://novaresource.org/rpo2.htm

So, you can politely tell this person, while it is a rare option, it was available.

-wilma

I have the protect-o-plate and window sell sheet to prove it

Well here is another one!
9W464917 9B13C 69 Nova M22

Everybody is an expert I guess...

Rich

I'm no expert but that much I did know.

Sorry Rick, I meant the guy that was adamant that they never installed an M22 in the Nova...

Rich

No worries Rich, I knew exactly what you meant. I was only pointing out that I know just enough about Novas to get me in trouble but even I knew that.

You need to go back and bet him....

Thanks everyone for the info and input. I was certain about this, but i have no proof or documentation to back my knowledge, other than the Muncie thats in my car. Thanks again Wilma and everyone. I appreciate the info and support. Heres a snapshot of my M22 stampings.

Here is a picture of the '69 Nova M22 case that I had.

A long time ago, I resolved not to argue with guys who said, "never happened" or "absolutely happened" Yours is an example, of "Never". And, as an example of the other, I'm pretty darned confident that the General never made a 69 L72 Z11. But if a guy said he has one, I'd just say, "Love to see it sometime."