69 Nova L78 TH400 - Page 3

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #21 01-03-2005, 09:15 PM

Sounds like a neat car! El Strippo except for the a/t and some rocker shine = very cool. There were no copo nova's in '69, so this combination of options is not copo. Actually, this combination is your standard issue, base level BB Nova with an a/t. The bench with column shift was the standard for this setup. The rocker molding was not an SS only item, as it could be ordered as part of the exterior decor option, etc... If you have the original block, you've got a winner - not the carb though, the 3310 is a generic replacement unless dated for '65 as it was originally installed on the Z16 'velles.

**Kurt S** · #22 01-04-2005, 01:37 AM

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Actually, this combination is your standard issue, base level BB Nova with an a/t.

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Umm, other than the base BB was a L35 325hp.

The L78 got the beefed up TH400, which cost another $70.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #23 01-04-2005, 04:14 AM

Base 396 engine was the L-34 350hp model. Can't comment on costs of trans option. The 325hp motor was never a Nova option.I think what Marlin means is that if you ordered the L-78 with auto you got a bench seat column shift car. Buckets and/or console shift were extra.

wilma

**Kurt S** · #24 01-04-2005, 05:42 AM

Thanks! I kinda was wondering (as I typed that) about the L35 Nova cause I didn't recall seeing one.
For being almost identical platforms, there sure are a lot of difference between Nova and Camaro options!
$220 for hyd lifter TH400, $290 for solid lifter TH400. Of course, those are Camaro prices.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #25 01-04-2005, 05:43 AM

No 325HP BB's in the Novas - 'cmon now

TW got it, I meant the base L78 car with an a/t gave ya a bench with column shift and a rubber mat with no special trim on the inside - not even a dome light switch in the passenger side door!

**WILMASBOYL78** · #26 01-04-2005, 05:46 AM

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Thanks! I kinda was wondering (as I typed that) about the L35 Nova cause I didn't recall seeing one.
For being almost identical platforms, there sure are a lot of difference between Nova and Camaro options!
$220 for hyd lifter TH400, $290 for solid lifter TH400. Of course, those are Camaro prices.

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And for a TH400 L78 Nova, PRICELESS!!

wilma

Supercar_Kid · #27 01-04-2005, 06:17 PM

Any ideas on the logic of Chevrolet's not offering the 396/325 in the Nova but in nearly every other Chevrolet in the '69 model year?

**Kurt S** · #28 01-05-2005, 01:54 AM

Marlin,
I knew what you meant. It just sound like 'ho, hum, another BB Nova'.

And you've been getting off easy without Motown around to hassle you.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #29 01-05-2005, 01:58 AM

The 396/325 hp was not avaiable in 1968 either. If you look at factory brochures form the day the 396 engine is not even listed as an option. I have a feeling the BB was kinda of low key "in the know" type option that was only available in the 2 versions. Just a guess but it makes sense to me.

wilma

Supercar_Kid · #30 01-05-2005, 03:37 AM

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I have a feeling the BB was kinda of low key "in the know" type option that was only available in the 2 versions.

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I think there's gotta be more to it than that. I dunno if I'd call this advertising approach "low key" either.

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