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#1
03-09-2023, 03:29 PM
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1970 L-78 Nova Restoration; Saga of The Green Bastard
Funny story... How long does it take an Aviation Field Service Technician and a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to install a Nova front sway bar.
All my years of playing with Novas and a few Camaros and I didn't know you have to put the bar in place BEFORE putting in the coils. Had to split the lower ball joint on one side and remove the caliper rotor and backing plate on the other side. Now I know !!
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68 Acadian SS-350 auto/AC driver 70 Nova SS-396/375HP Bench Stick 72 Nova SS-350 5sp Mini Tubbed 67 Chevelle Conv. SS-427 clone 70 Chevelle SS-454 LS-5 M-22 
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03-09-2023, 09:14 PM
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Just Awesome! Plus the lower control arm bolts are installed correctly too! I often see them facing the wrong way.
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03-10-2023, 12:02 PM
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Looks great - enjoying this thread....and the car.
Question for the group (not being picky - just trying to learn) about the water pump bolts not being painted orange. I always assumed the water pump was on the block when painted, I've seen several instances now on restorations where the pump bolts are not painted. Is there a reason for them not being painted engine color? TIA
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03-10-2023, 02:34 PM
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68 Acadian SS-350 auto/AC driver 70 Nova SS-396/375HP Bench Stick 72 Nova SS-350 5sp Mini Tubbed 67 Chevelle Conv. SS-427 clone 70 Chevelle SS-454 LS-5 M-22
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03-10-2023, 02:24 PM
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Beautiful restoration for sure. Your attention to detail is amazing! This is about where I am with my 70 Z/28 restoration. It’s been a 10 year process, but I’m getting down to the end. Wish I was smart enough to post pics! I dropped the engine and trans back in, then went to Florida for the winter!
Buddy
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69 camaro Z-28 burnished brown X-77 bought 1978 70 camaro Z28 forest green M40 black vinyl roof PROJECT 99 camaro SS Hugger Orange 6speed no t-tops 1 of 54 11 cts-v black diamond edition wagon 556hp GONE 15 camaro Z/28 white AC brand new
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03-10-2023, 08:03 PM
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I can show you how to post pics...or do them for you 
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03-11-2023, 09:46 PM
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Buddy
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69 camaro Z-28 burnished brown X-77 bought 1978 70 camaro Z28 forest green M40 black vinyl roof PROJECT 99 camaro SS Hugger Orange 6speed no t-tops 1 of 54 11 cts-v black diamond edition wagon 556hp GONE 15 camaro Z/28 white AC brand new
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03-12-2023, 02:39 PM
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That works! 
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03-11-2023, 09:48 PM
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Buddy 
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69 camaro Z-28 burnished brown X-77 bought 1978 70 camaro Z28 forest green M40 black vinyl roof PROJECT 99 camaro SS Hugger Orange 6speed no t-tops 1 of 54 11 cts-v black diamond edition wagon 556hp GONE 15 camaro Z/28 white AC brand new
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#10
03-10-2023, 08:15 PM
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Should have installed the sway bar before you dropped the engine in place. I'm sure it would have gone right in. Doing a great job!! Can't wait to see it done.
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