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Corvette/ Nova Pics
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Corvette/ Nova Pics
Any Corvette owners here also have Novas? Let's see pics of both in the same pic. 
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I have a 70 Nova that is at my son's garage. He is prepping it to get a left 1/4 on it, then to the tub/rollbar shop. Hope to have it and my '89 ragtop grudge racing next spring. I'll try to find some photos.. It ain't pretty yet, but last I heard Chevy ain't makin 70 Novas anymore. Going to make it an '72 SS clone, and paint it Antique White, just like the reall SS 72 I totalled in 2001.
Died twice in the hosp. from that wreck, so I'm going to have a replica of it air-brushed onto the trunk, with the words "I died for this sh*t"!, and call it The Resurrection. Should make a nice Pro Street ride and quick too. My son has his mind set on a Dart little M block to make a 427, with 18* or 15* Brodix's on it, Victor manifold, and spray. Woohoo. Can't wait to take that one for a few passes.
Died twice in the hosp. from that wreck, so I'm going to have a replica of it air-brushed onto the trunk, with the words "I died for this sh*t"!, and call it The Resurrection. Should make a nice Pro Street ride and quick too. My son has his mind set on a Dart little M block to make a 427, with 18* or 15* Brodix's on it, Victor manifold, and spray. Woohoo. Can't wait to take that one for a few passes.
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Nova Long Gone
My first new car was a Marina Blue 67 ChevyII Nova Super Sport with a 327 Cu. In. 4 speed , 2dr hardtop. Sold it to a friend when I got drafted into US Army in 1968. Wish I had it back. Really never cared for Nova's after 1967.
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63 was the 1st year for the SS. Pretty much just the SS badges and some trim upgrades. No performance stuff, though. The rear of the trunk would have been painted argent (silver, no matter what body color it had).
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Beginning numbers for VINs on true Nova SS cars are 117 or 118
On 1962 thru 1967 Novas, the VIN is on a plate attached to the drivers side front door hinge pillar. Chevrolet moved the VIN plate in 1968 and later Novas to the top driver-side of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
I echo a few of the CF folks who replied above - I'd love a 66 or 67 myself
On 1962 thru 1967 Novas, the VIN is on a plate attached to the drivers side front door hinge pillar. Chevrolet moved the VIN plate in 1968 and later Novas to the top driver-side of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
I echo a few of the CF folks who replied above - I'd love a 66 or 67 myself
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Chevy II work car
I had a 64 Chevy II, 2-door sedan, 6 cylinder, 3-speed, that was passed down to me, from my folks in 1967. I had my 67 Coupe L71 at the time, and I used the Chevy II for work, and short errands, keeping the Corvette for...."real driving".
There is always some confussion about the name of the car. When it was first brought out in 1962, it was called a Chevy II. After a few years in production, Chevy added the Nova model to the line. Eventually, the Chevy II name was dropped completely, and it was just referred to as a Nova from then on.
I kept my Chevy II until the mid 80's, finally selling it to a guy at work. I had always had the idea of putting a V-8 (327) and 4-speed in it, but just never got around to it. It was a pretty dependable car, decent mileage and very easy to work on. About once a month...some high school kid would knock on my door...and ask me if I wanted to sell it.....guess I had a classic..and didn't know it.
There is always some confussion about the name of the car. When it was first brought out in 1962, it was called a Chevy II. After a few years in production, Chevy added the Nova model to the line. Eventually, the Chevy II name was dropped completely, and it was just referred to as a Nova from then on.
I kept my Chevy II until the mid 80's, finally selling it to a guy at work. I had always had the idea of putting a V-8 (327) and 4-speed in it, but just never got around to it. It was a pretty dependable car, decent mileage and very easy to work on. About once a month...some high school kid would knock on my door...and ask me if I wanted to sell it.....guess I had a classic..and didn't know it.
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I'd sell/trade my C4 in a heartbeat for a decent 62-64 Chevy II 2dr Hardtop...that's my ultimate dream car.
62-64 2dr Hardtop with either an LTx or LSx, with a 700R4. Not only would it be fast, but it'd get good gas mileage too!
62-64 2dr Hardtop with either an LTx or LSx, with a 700R4. Not only would it be fast, but it'd get good gas mileage too!
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Corvette and Nova owners
Hi, I don't have 'em side by side but this is my '70 Nova SS Big Block 396 4 speed Nova. It's the Forest Green color and an original paint and interior car that was sold originally in Canada and came "across" the border in the mid '90's. It's a powerhouse with the 375 H.P. motor and a fun ride. No fancy frills just what it takes to "get the job done"......... [IMG]
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I currently have a 700r4 in mine, but it hasn't worked right since I've had it. I picked a ZF6 this year that's going in this spring. (Should be fun with the 4.10 gear I put in over the summer.)
