1970 Nova factory front shocks

NOCOPO · #1 05-31-2002, 12:29 PM

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.

Unreal · #2 06-01-2002, 04:50 PM

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

Nova Research Project · #3 06-23-2002, 10:25 PM

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

NOCOPO · #4 06-24-2002, 03:57 PM

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]

Nova Research Project · #5 06-25-2002, 03:41 AM

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.

NOCOPO · #6 06-25-2002, 11:54 AM

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]

Nova Research Project · #7 06-28-2002, 03:51 AM

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