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07-02-2005, 08:07 PM
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Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
As I recall most sources show only 50 COPO Chevy II s built in 1968, then why does <u>novaresource</u> show 98 Turbo 400 transmissions used in 1968 Chevy II production?
http://novaresource.org/production.htm Maybe it's like the 311 L89 Nova engines that were actually installed in Camaros?  Anyone know for sure??
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07-02-2005, 08:26 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
It took a COPO to get a THM400 behind a *solid lifter* BBC prior to '69, hence the 50+ L78/400 Novas in '68...but the hydraulic cammed 396 got the THM400 via a Regular Production Order, and makes up the 50+ to 98 difference in production numbers...so either way, an original THM400 behind a 396 in a '68 Nova is a *rare* beast...
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07-02-2005, 08:46 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
Learn something new everyday... Thanks Rob!
I do LOVE those '68 COPO II's!
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07-07-2005, 04:23 AM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
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07-07-2005, 08:10 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
Gregg,
Is that the car that Bushey had in his storage building several years ago? I recall looking at it during one of my trips to Wayne's. Sold to a guy down south? That was a nice car, cool color.
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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07-07-2005, 11:08 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
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Gregg, Is that the car that Bushey had in his storage building several years ago? I recall looking at it during one of my trips to Wayne's. Sold to a guy down south? That was a nice car, cool color. [/ QUOTE ] I believe that is Chris Teed's car. He is from Orlando, and did buy it from Wayne. I sent him several items for it, including those 14 x 6 rims.
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07-07-2005, 11:13 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
Nice car, it was a nice car when Wayne had it - an excellent resto candidate.
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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07-08-2005, 07:13 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
I didn't know M40 L34 nova's were that rare.What is the engine code for the 68 M40 L34 nova?
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Les Dixon 68 camaro SS 396 RS convertible L34/M40/G80/U69
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07-08-2005, 08:11 PM
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Re: Number of 68 COPO Chevy II s ??
The problem I have with the figure of 98 trans is the fact there are 234 L-34 cars with auto M40 trans. Are these the same used in the Gibb Nova's? The Gibb trans has a 6 bolt converter and one more clutch plate. I dont think they were used in the L-34 cars. That figure was thrown out several years ago by Mark Fuss in a mag about his car and it seems to stuck ??
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