Value of '69 L78 Nova

[TDW]

Rick, here is something to think about, along the lines of your statement of "small-block upgrades". About six-seven years ago, I wanted a BB 70 Nova. Couldn't find what I wanted, so I bought a pretty nice 70 SS, SB, 4 speed car from an ad posted on this site. I paid 26,000 for the car. I bought a 427 from a member here that needed a complete rebuild. Spent a ton of dough on that. I bought all the Genuine GM parts that I could find, some NOS parts, new tires and wheels, complete clutch, radiator,headers and exhaust, springs, shocks, and a ton of small stuff. All to make it as close to a real BB car that I could. By the time I was done, I have 46 grand in the car. I have two folders of receipts for the build. The car didn't need any paint or body work, except I removed the rocker trim and had the holes welded and painted. Talk about being upside-down, I am the poster-child! Look back through the for-sale ads here and see what a decnt body only sells for. If you can get that car for a decent price, defiantly go for it. These guys that know a lot more about BB Novas than I do, I'd suggest that you listen to them for values. I'm only going by my own personal experience and what I seen out there for sale when I was looking. Best of luck if you go for it. Oh yeah, you can see mine in the "members rides" section.