1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

I have a 29k original 1970 Nova with the factory installed shocks still in the front. Is it worth removing these with care for someone's resto project, or are these easily found ? They are in need of rebuild.

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

Good spiral shocks (NOS or good original) are hard to find, and bring 150 or more per pair. Worn shocks are still in demand for show-only cars, and will bring 50-100 per pair. I am told they are not rebuildable. If you want to sell, advertise in this, forum, Camaros.net, or ebay. Ebay will probably bring the highest dollar, you pay ebay, and either place a high reserve (costs extra, sell or not) or take a chance

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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]

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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.

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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]

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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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Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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]

Re: 1970 Nova factory front shocks
 

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!