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BBBenny's nova
The Mayor of Iowa just emailed me for my thoughts on what we should do with BBBennys L78 fathom green nova thats getting ready for final assembly. Well, we put our heads together and came up with a nice list of day-2 items to be installed. I told Benny that one trailer queen (his COPO) is enough so get with the program. Any ideas to wake this fathom green L78 nova up in day-2 is appreciated. Just give us your ideas! Come on Don White (lets do those headlites), Frank Arone, Darren, Frank Magallon, Kenny P. etc! Thanks. From BBBennys Business Agent https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Chrome Cragars, yellow Lakewoods, call Joe for a set of gauges, Mr gasket rear end cover, little round red running lights on the back corners of the lakewoods.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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How about some nice Ansen Slots, white lines in the front with M/T black walls in the rear. Powder coated white headers with a Torqer II intake. Couple of Lakewood Yellow Traction Bars, Finned rear cover and Grant wood wheel. Cannot forget a nice set of complete Sun Green line gauges to match the green paint.
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This is good guys keep em coming! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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I hope he did a stinger hood. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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here is a '72 I just found, Keystones, Lakewoods, Sun tach gauges, Edelbrock stuff on the motor..guy said its been that way almost from new. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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That right Bud, Only time it wasn't like that is when the showroom door opened. Then he drove it down the street to the speed shop! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif I can see you guys are going to keep BBBenny straight! Its tough though. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Hey Darren, Benny told me he is willing to use some of my vintage decals on his quarter windows just like 1970. Says he wants to make this nova look like a legit B/Stocker in its racing days. I know Pete is building him a semi killer motor so look out the Lehighton Flash is coming 4 speed and all! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif
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Aluminum slots 15x8.5 rear and 14x7 front with Coker Pro Tracs or M/T Tires
Lakewood traction bars-early style with extended rear M/T or Cal Custom style valve covers with early style Mr G domed oil fill cap/breather. Accel 30100 series Distributor with Super Coil or Mallory setup 7mm plug wires yellow if accel or beigish/tan if mallory Edelbrock torker intake Holley double pumper with pre 1976 linkage (big difference) Flat white headers finned rear end cover fiberglass fan (green blades or orange blades) Grant or Superior aftermarket chrome tri spoke wheel with round holes AND chrome mounting plate. tow bar brackets Sun or SW gauges Period speed equipment decals underneath the hood or trunk lid-but don't overdo These are the do nots Stainless braided hose funky anodized bolt head covers any fastener with 12 point bolt heads or allen bolts. any chrome dress up item or bolts with a chevrolet logo on it fuzzy dice dice valve stem caps high school graduation ribbon radial tires sagging rear end and too low front end Motion style valve covers unless original motion car any speed part made after 1975 billet aluminum of any type |
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I have pics of that GTO back in the day. Can you post some more shots of the outside?
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Now that is a list Dave! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif
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These are the do nots Stainless braided hose funky anodized bolt head covers any fastener with 12 point bolt heads or allen bolts. any chrome dress up item or bolts with a chevrolet logo on it fuzzy dice dice valve stem caps high school graduation ribbon radial tires sagging rear end and too low front end Motion style valve covers unless original motion car any speed part made after 1975 billet aluminum of any type [/ QUOTE ] You forgot one of the major do nots: Crying doll leaning on bumper at shows/cruises. Excellent lists otherwise. |
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You forgot one of the major do nots: Crying doll leaning on bumper at shows/cruises. Excellent lists otherwise. [/ QUOTE ] Dammit...I just bought one of those! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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Reading the lists of "do nots" reminded me of the 1970's and 1980's, when you saw some really cool musclecars, but the owner thought it was a good idea to install a sunroof! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif
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Thats right Nick. I used to see that all the time. Use to say nice car wrong owner!!
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Don't forget that chrome Barefoot Hi-beam pedal.
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I have pics of that GTO back in the day. Can you post some more shots of the outside? [/ QUOTE ] Dave... I was pretty impressed by its untouched (original owner car) status that I did not take any pictures of the outside. The owner traded in the original cragars and M/T rubber for some modern BFG Radial T/A and new style S/S Wheels. Those are the only shots of the car I have. It was a tri-power car with a lot of chrome under the hood. The same Sun Blue line gagues he has on the cowl area are found under the hood too. The windows were decorated with drag racing stickers. I tend to believe those were added at a later date because they looked mint/new or nos. The owner had a display of articles from the car's history and he claims he just brought the car back from the garage. Its been in for 20+ years. Post the pictures you've got. I might have a contact to the owner. -Dan |
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Taking notes BBBenny. No more all original dust collectors in Lehighton anymore. Already have a couple! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif
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[ QUOTE ] You forgot one of the major do nots: Crying doll leaning on bumper at shows/cruises. Excellent lists otherwise. [/ QUOTE ] Dammit...I just bought one of those! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Did you keep the receipt? Take it back immediately! |
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Damn, I just pm'ed Sam this morning to crank on Benny a little. Didn't think it would end up a thread. Anyone at vettefest this weekend is welcome to take a little 2.75 hour ride and see the car. Just give me a pm first so I'm around, although I think I may have a new grandbaby around that time.
Darren, she has a SS hood, although the stinger is something I'm going to do on something of mine one of these days. Either cragers, or slots would be cool, and I do like those new Raidirs. The 15x8s would look cool, but we better think airshocks, and extensions. Redlines would be a nice touch with the cragers. Anyway,she's come a very long way. Have benny show you the in process album someday. Only the will you understand how far. Keep the ideas comin, and I'll try to get some pics to Rob to post. |
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Good gone Mayor. Keep the ideas coming! Didn't here from Camaro Joe yet or his brother. How about Don White? I am sure The Arones will have a few ideas for BBB! Lord knows Benny don't have any! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Get us some pictures Schonye. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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THIS IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED!
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I think we should let Benny get this car home and have a chance to think about it. Don't rush the man, give him time to consider his options. I'm sure he will end up with a great car that looks good!
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Aluminum slots 15x8.5 rear and 14x7 front with Coker Pro Tracs or M/T Tires Lakewood traction bars-early style with extended rear M/T or Cal Custom style valve covers with early style Mr G domed oil fill cap/breather. Accel 30100 series Distributor with Super Coil or Mallory setup 7mm plug wires yellow if accel or beigish/tan if mallory Edelbrock torker intake Holley double pumper with pre 1976 linkage (big difference) Flat white headers finned rear end cover fiberglass fan (green blades or orange blades) Grant or Superior aftermarket chrome tri spoke wheel with round holes AND chrome mounting plate. tow bar brackets Sun or SW gauges Period speed equipment decals underneath the hood or trunk lid-but don't overdo These are the do nots Stainless braided hose funky anodized bolt head covers any fastener with 12 point bolt heads or allen bolts. any chrome dress up item or bolts with a chevrolet logo on it fuzzy dice dice valve stem caps high school graduation ribbon radial tires sagging rear end and too low front end Motion style valve covers unless original motion car any speed part made after 1975 billet aluminum of any type [/ QUOTE ] Daves list is one I live buy when it comes to day 2. Here are some cool pictures Dave sent me of a Day 2 original owner Nova from my area in Lyons, IL. I hear that the car is still in this condition and still with the original owner but has not seen the light of day in decades. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif I am STILL kicking around day 2ing my Deuce. I have ALL the parts shelved and waiting to install. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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thanks for all the great tips on the car. i;m going to brake the day two bubble, this one is going to stay, orginal. but i have the DAY TWO car, on the drawing boards. i promise, a real racer for you guys. i need a set of skinnes for the front? now those are for the day two car. thanks bbbenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Thata Boy..good choice. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif
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I think we should let Benny get this car home and have a chance to think about it. Don't rush the man, give him time to consider his options. I'm sure he will end up with a great car that looks good! Now, now Tom, Thats not much help for the cause! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif [/ QUOTE ] |
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thanks for all the great tips on the car. i;m going to brake the day two bubble, this one is going to stay, orginal. but i have the DAY TWO car, on the drawing boards. i promise, a real racer for you guys. i need a set of skinnes for the front? now those are for the day two car. thanks bbbenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif [/ QUOTE ] Ah darn, Just another dust collector for our own Lehighton Flash! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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-------Hey, Frank. I think that Nova is about day "4" or so. It passed right thru day 3 without even slowing down. Love that straight axle!!!.........Bill S
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Those pics were taken in 1971. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
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I talked with Mark who ownes the blue Nova sometime last year. He is the original owner and builder. The car is still sitting in his garage. I know for fact there are many old magazine cars that have not seen the light of day in years. |
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I'm still tryin to send Rob pics. Appears I didn't have the addy quite right.
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