69 Nova @ MCACN

[Salvatore]

Originally Posted by Justbad Joe

Just saying Sammy, you would've had a good time with this car.
It was 731 interior on the trim tag.

Not sure why most restored novas seem to be second rate to a camaro or chevelle. I know they are low on the food chain but still deserve the same attention and doing it right.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Not sure why most restored novas seem to be second rate to a camaro or chevelle. I know they are low on the food chain but still deserve the same attention and doing it right.

The hobby has always focused more on the Camaro and Chevelle...the Nova has been the 'poor cousin'. I also don't think there is the interest in getting the details correct in most cases...obviously there are exceptions, since there are many sharp Nova folks on this site. But, overall the car just doesn't have the sex appeal of the others...personally I like it that way

-wilma

[BlackL78M22Nova]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

The hobby has always focused more on the Camaro and Chevelle...the Nova has been the 'poor cousin'. I also don't think there is the interest in getting the details correct in most cases...obviously there are exceptions, since there are many sharp Nova folks on this site. But, overall the car just doesn't have the sex appeal of the others...personally I like it that way

-wilma

Agree, I like it that my 731 10-10 L78 M22 is not sexy!

[Crush]

Originally Posted by BlackL78M22Nova

Agree, I like it that my 731 10-10 L78 M22 is not sexy!

Great looking Nova!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Originally Posted by BlackL78M22Nova

Agree, I like it that my 731 10-10 L78 M22 is not sexy!

We may have to start a display for black Novas only...I have 2...both L78's...one auto, the other 4 spd.

-wilma

[BlackL78M22Nova]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

We may have to start a display for black Novas only...I have 2...both L78's...one auto, the other 4 spd.

-wilma

I like the idea! We had twins as I had two Black L78's as well but sold the automatic that another member here owns now!

BB Nova's have always been my favorite car. My first car in HS was an L34 4 speed Nova that I bought with paper route money! Mark

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

The hobby has always focused more on the Camaro and Chevelle...the Nova has been the 'poor cousin'. I also don't think there is the interest in getting the details correct in most cases...obviously there are exceptions, since there are many sharp Nova folks on this site. But, overall the car just doesn't have the sex appeal of the others...personally I like it that way

-wilma

I agree and I like it that way too. I think the one big area that I have always wished would have been designed differently was the quarter panel wheel radius. if it had been raised just another inch or so it would have given the Nova a completely different look in my opinion. I have a project 68 Nova that I plan on modifying the quarters on just for this reason (some day). Deeper wheel tubs from the factory would have been nice too... I wish I could have made it to MCACN. Maybe next year.


Tommy

[cwc]

Tom,isn't your black 70 original paint also? I really dig this pic is mine

[WILMASBOYL78]

Yes....original paint on the 4 spd car...auto has had some front end work done at some point.