Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
Today, 01:27 AM
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70 Yenko Nova Conversion...
It is generally accepted that Yenko modified a number of 69 L78 Novas with the 427 engine. The total number scheduled for the conversion was about 37...though the actual number done was less.
Many...
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
09-17-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,193
68 Bird...
Really nice looking car...interesting they didn't spend a little more time on the underside of the front crossmember :hmmm: It really takes away from the presentation...still would look good in our...
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Forum: Lounge
09-12-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 734
What mom said....
I can still here my mother saying:
"You kids are gonna drive me to drink, and it'll be a short trip"
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Forum: Lounge
09-11-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 494
911...
Lest we forget :flag: :flag: :flag:
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
09-05-2024, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 658
E-Ray...
My understanding is they are selling it at list...
Very fast car :eek2:
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
09-05-2024, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 658
2024 E-Ray Corvette...
Posting for a new friend....in my search for history on a 2019 Corvette for a local car friend, I connected with the sales manager [Dan Neumann] at Ewald Chevrolet in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
He was...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
09-04-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 4
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Owner History in Wisconsin...
One of my car buddies bought a used 2019 Corvette from Ewald Chevrolet...the story was the original owner passed away and the family sold the car back to the dealer. He then bought it used from...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
08-31-2024, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,963
L89 Vette...
No question...a rare and beautiful car, but you are right, it will likely never be driven hard. It is just part of the hobby...we have show cars and 'go' cars. Good to have them both :biggthumpup:
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
08-31-2024, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Monte/Smog Pump...
That would have been correct in 1969 and maybe 68...Chevy added the TCS system in 1970 and the smog pump was only on the solid lifter cars. Pretty sure CA delivered cars still had the pump on just...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
08-15-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,511
wix filters
no good at napa...they don't carry regular wix filters...all their gold units are china or vietnam :tongue:
looks like o'reillys has the wix brand...will check it out tomorrow.
-wilma
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
08-13-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,511
WIX/NAPA Filters...
I went to Napa store yesterday and looked at the filters...we always use the longer truck style filter...Napa gold/black filter...made in china. They had a Wix version, but the box said 'not intended...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
08-10-2024, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,071
JD stamp...
It might help to know the game plan for the block if you buy it.
Do you just want/need a 4 bolt block?? Does the cast date or assembly date matter??
Photo is a little fuzzy to confirm...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
08-10-2024, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 3
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4 spd hole Nova..
I found out a little known item concerning the cut out location a few years back. I was replacing the carpeting in one of our 70 bench seat cars and the factory jute padding was still intact.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
08-10-2024, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,419
Canadian Paperwork...
I'm going to dig out my old files on the red car and take a look...happy to be re-educated :biggthumpup:
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
08-09-2024, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,443
67 l78...
Beautiful car...is that Butternut Yellow ??
Anyone who gets this is a lucky person :biggthumpup::worship:
-wilma
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
08-09-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,419
Micro-fiche options...
I would agree with this analysis...the antenna was moved to the windshield in 1970. Given that GM is a manufacturer who measures costs per vehicle. Including the antenna on all windshields makes...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
08-08-2024, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,419
Canadian Microfiche...
That microfiche was obtained a long time ago...we had similar files for a 70 L78 car from Canada. [circa 1990]
They finally realized the microfiche showed a lot of info on other cars, many the...
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
08-07-2024, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,451
70 L78 Nova...
It appears the paperwork and micro-fiche lines up with the car...but there are a number of items to consider:
-build date is too early for the dual snorkel air cleaner
-731 interior should have...
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Forum: Lounge
07-28-2024, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,151
Trailer Tires....
Checking tires is a great idea...and also looking at the rest of the trailer. This past December I decided to repack the bearings on our snowmobile trailer...it sits around for 9-10 months without...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
07-24-2024, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 2
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85 GMC A/C Compressor...and??
Looks like I have an oil leak from the A/C compressor in the 85 GMC Sierra. Last couple of years I have been adding refrigerant and it usually lasts for awhile. This year it took about 4 cans...and...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
07-15-2024, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 544
Fluid service on the Camaros...
Karen asked me about fluid changes for the transmission and differential on her two Camaros. Wanted to get suggestions for best products to use.
1..2002 Berger 350 with 6 speed...posi-traction...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
07-15-2024, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,605
Lebanon Valley..
Tragic crash last week at the 'valley'...
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/breaking/drag-racer-lebanon-valley-killed/article_c8f3f242-3d3a-11ef-bf2a-4b68bd7b143f.html
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale
07-15-2024, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 532
Th400...
68 full size car...327 motor. If the shift cable is factory...looks like a console car.
Rare piece...not many of those around.
-wilma
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
07-13-2024, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,162
70 l78....
Interesting car...
Lots of minor trim and detail issues to correct...the blue seems a little dark to me, but it is hard to tell with digital photos.
Interior looks untouched as far as...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
07-05-2024, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,687
67....
:beers: :beers: :flag: :flag:
Great looking car....
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