1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

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$30,000 - $35,000 USD | Not Sold

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  • L78 402-cid, 375-hp V-8
  • M20 four-speed manual transmission
  • L78 dual-snorkel air cleaner.
  • Correct “W” clutchless cooling fan
  • Four-wheel disc brakes
  • Black strato seats and SS steering wheel
  • SS wheels with F70 redline tires
  • Restored to very high standards
  • Engine has been balanced and blue printed
  • Everything is reported be working as it should

Powering this Chevrolet Nova is a “balanced and blue printed” L78 402-cid, 375-hp engine with a solid lifter camshaft that is said to have the correct date codes and numbers, along with correct CKO block stamping and engine assembly date that has been re-stamped to match the VIN and the car's body assembly date. Sitting atop the carburetor is a very rare dual-snorkel L78 air cleaner. Under the hood is the correct “W” clutch-less fan, 3-core heavy duty radiator, GM spark plug wires and deep grooved pulleys.

The drivetrain consist of a M20 four-speed manual shifting transmission that is connected to a 12-bolt rear differential; and stopping the car is four-wheel disc brakes. The Deluxe black interior has been restored with strato bucket seats, front and rear arm rests, authentic floor mats, and a special SS steering wheel. The car features SS trim matched with a louvered hood. The car is rolling on 14x7 SS wheels that are wrapped in F70 Firestone redline tires.

This Nova has been recently restored to very high standards with no area of the car overlooked. All instrumentation and the car are reported to operating as they should. This car is sure to draw attention wherever it is shown or driven.

TRANSMISSION #3925661 STAMPED: P0H12A 10W379541

Transmission Stamp Decoded: Muncie M20 June 1970, 12th day. 10W379541 means 1 for Chevrolet, 0 for 1970, W for Willow Run, 379541 for cars' VIN

BLOCK .010 OVER #3969854 4-bolt main (Dated F 6 70) Block pad stamped T0610CKO 10W379541

Block Stamp Decoded: (Tonawanda Engine Plant, Engine Assembly Date June 10th, 1970 CKO code 375HP Manual Transmission , Last six VIN 379541)

HEADS 3964291 (F 7 70 AND F 8 70)

DISTRIBUTOR 1112000 OF9 (JUNE 9TH, 1970)

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS --E28 0 May 28, 1970 CASTINGS #3909879 and #3916178 (Smog holes present but plugged/smog delete)

CARBURETOR HOLLEY LIST 4557 #3967477 (Holley List 4557 denotes: NOVA WITH A 396 - 375 HP L78 MOTOR WITH A 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION)

INTAKE # 3963569 WINTERS SNOW FLAKE

GM 3.766 Forged Steel Crankshaft

GM 6.135 Forged Connecting Rods

TRW/Seal Power Forged Pistons