1969 396/375 nova - Page 2

RonNova396L34 · #11 01-12-2003, 07:56 PM

Bill,
If I remember correctly the CE code you referred to is a replacement block? I think that would affect the total value of the car. If I was spending that kind of money, I'd want the real deal, correct matching numbers block, tranny, rear and that it was also dated correctly. If I remember correctly, the Shadow Grey 70 Nova L78 NNN giveaway car was listed about a year or two ago for around 24k to 25k and I think it was bought and relisted again. I think this car is overpriced and I think it has been for sale a while.
The things I would fix or watch out for? The spare tire seems non-original. Maybe it is just the picture. The jack is not painted correctly. It should be plated like the booster and it should be gray, not black. That is what my unrestored is. The handle for removing the lugs is black though. I didn't see the jacking instructions on the trunk lid. The control arm on the driver's side in the engine pictures appears to be left bare steel. I believe they would be black like the frame. The TCS is mounted on the firewall. It should be mounted on the wiring gutter. The heater hoses should be ribbed hoses. I'd check the valve covers to see if they're repros. Originals should have lots of dimples on them. Also check the air cleaner lid. There's differences in the dip by the wing nut on repros. I also wonder about the side post battery. I know of 3 original cars now that had side post battery with the ground mounted to the engine instead of on the alternator bracket. I think that is still a debated issue though right SS427? There may be others.
Ron [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

L78Impala · #12 01-12-2003, 08:13 PM

Ron
WOW! Great info.

Thanks for the education. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Bill

RonNova396L34 · #13 01-12-2003, 09:33 PM

Mr. Gasser,
If you're referring to the white unrestored car. The protecto plate looks like it is an original L78 auto car according to the CTY code. I'd check the numbers on the engine, trans, rear though. I have pictures of my stampings and what the 5 blade fan looks like if you need to see those items. The last issue of NNN had a great front view of my car withouth the fenders or radiator support on. Just the engine mounted in the frame on the car. Maybe Marlin or somebody else like Allen or Chevy114270 could post those pictures from NNN. You have my permission.
Ron [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

mr gasser · #14 01-12-2003, 09:58 PM

Thanks Ron I was refering to blue car at midwest car exchange. Neet car you have seen article. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

JBB · #15 01-13-2003, 02:31 AM

Hi Dom. I have some pictures of the "CX" TH400 casing that show that it is different from a standard TH400. Great to notice if there is a tag job done on the TH "CX". I also have some pictures of the external speedo reducer that was used with a CX or CY TH400 that used a 4.10 or larger gear ratio. This info comes from a man who was there during the days of these cars, and has been rebuilding transmissions from the early 60's. I can't post the pictures because they are to large, and I want you to see the detail.......Joel

shor · #16 01-13-2003, 03:31 AM

ask, and you shall receive

shor · #17 01-13-2003, 03:35 AM

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shor · #18 01-13-2003, 03:45 AM

tough camera angle

RonNova396L34 · #19 01-13-2003, 08:33 AM

Mr. Gasser,
Have you tried tracking down the NNN Shadow Gray giveaway car? I heard that car scored very high at shows. The engine in that car is not the original but everything on that car is dated correctly. Are you specifically looking for a 69 L78 or will any 68-70 L78 work? Sounds like you're looking for top restored cars? Are you looking for original drivetrain and or dated correctly? I guess I already gave my opinion on the blue car. Color preference?
Have you tried contacting Wayne at NNN. He usually knows of any for sale.
BTW On Hemmings right now, there are 3 other L78 cars. A black 69 SS 4 speed, a blue 69 SS 4 speed and a gold 70 SS 4 speed. Can somebody do that link thing for those cars? I don't know how.
Ron [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #20 01-13-2003, 01:13 PM

Dom;
Belky is correct, the '69 Dusk Blue L78, 4sp, 3.55Posi, Nova that Henderson restored for Stan is probably the best car in the country - I'm not a diamond judge though [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I have seen the car on several occasions, it is nicely optioned, orig. drivetrain, impeccably restored, you will not be dissappointed!!