Decoding the RAREST 70's Nova SS in the World! | Carlisle GM National's 2023

How to Tell a Real SS Nova from a Fake! Automotive Swap meet Walkthrough Carlisle GM Nationals 2023!

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[mudnducs]

Gotta say…you do a fantastic job on this video explaining year to year changes and options.

[doughopkinsjr]

On the 71 those aren't ladder bars but they're called traction bars or old school slapper bars. Excellent explanation of the novas 👍

[NovaResource]

Great video but I have a few clarifications:

1:02 Disc brakes were optional on all Novas in 1968 so, yes, an SS could have disc brakes however, finned front drums were standard on the SS while non-SS had non-finned front drums.

2:02 the tail light trim panel was not unique to the SS. It was standard on SS Novas but it was also optional on non-SS Novas (minus the SS emblem) as part of the ZJ2 Custom Exterior package.

3:58 Fender Louvers. Yes, they were on 1969 and 1970 only but not all 1969 and 1970 Novas had them. They were optional or part of another package. For 1969-70 SS Novas or standard Novas with the ZJ2 Custom Exterior package, the louvers were body color with chrome edges. Non-SS 1969-70 Novas with the ZJ5 Exterior Decor package got fender louvers that were completely body color and no chrome. Non-SS 1969-70 Novas without either package had no fender louvers.

4:52 The K does not technically denote a Super Sport Nova. The K denotes the L48 350 4-bbl engine. But, because that engine was only available in the Super Sport, you can deduce that it’s a Super Sport. That may be picking nits but the K is just the engine code.

6:50 the console and gauges were not part of the SS package. Neither were the bucket seats. All were optional on an SS and all were optional on non-SS Novas as well.

7:00 the M21 was the close ratio 4-Speed. The M20 and M22 were wide ratio 4-speeds with the M20 being standard duty and the M22 being heavy duty.

8:16 the “hatchback hutch” was an option you could dealer order for 1973-up hatchback Novas.

8:30 if that’s a 1971 Nova then it’s NOT a big block car. 1970 was the last year for a big block Nova.

9:13 That is a 1966 Nova, not 1967. 1966 had all bright headlight bezels while 1967 has the grill extend into the headlight bezels. Also, the L79 350 Hp engine with the dual snorkel air cleaner was 1966 only. The L79 in 1967 has a different intake (iron vs aluminum in ‘66), a open element air cleaner and was rated at 325 hp.

Again, great video. I just wanted to clarify some small details.
Happy Motoring!

[BLACKWOLF-]

It's fantastic to see a young guy so knowledgeable about car's that were built long before he was born. Great job dude!

[ronsampservice]

The first '68 SS you showed is missing something that my '68 Nova SS had. On the bottom of each of the front fenders, just in front of the doors, it had an "emblem" about 8 inches long that said "SUPER SPORT" on it. The '68 Nova came with a 3 spoke steering wheel. Not sure if that one is original. The one in my SS was a colored plastic.

[Kevin_]

Nice tour of beautiful cars. I'm an old guy and lived all the muscle Chevy cars in real time. I grew up in south Kansas City and Dickie Harrells shop was a 2 mile bicycle ride away. I would see cars being offloaded and parked in the side lot awaiting modification. I also went to school with Dickie's daughter Valerie.

[patrickbettencourt]

I love Nova's they are one of my favorite muscle cars . They are always underappreciated. When I was a little kid my parents had one. I thought it had the coolest sound like a monster. Lol

[nickeyperformance]

Excellent Job overall! As a point of clarification regarding the Fred Gibb COPO 9738 Novas: It was not the L78 396ci 375hp engine which made them a COPO car, as that was an RPO in 1968 (More than 600 produced). Rare, but available to anyone. The COPO order was for the Turbo 400 automatic transmission, which was mated to a solid lifter big block for the first time ever and all 50 Gibb COPOs were ordered with that transmission and a special torque converter. Very Kool T-Shirt. Keep up the good work!

[Mtlmshr]

Always great to hear a expert on any topic spew their knowledge it’s uplifting!

[franksantos]

Brotha you are bad ass and thank you for the way you explain the difference and on years...im not quick on learning but i was able to keep up, down to the 26-28 count of springs on hoods WOW...!!! I lnow im older than you but your my big brother...!!!😎🤙🏽

[mikem]

Very nice video, thank you. I had a 70 Nova SS, 375 horse 4-speed. It had bucket seats, and the console had gauges in it. Also it had a linear tachometer in the dash . It was forest green with a black vinyl roof a real heavy hitter . I got it from the original owner. Did some restoration work on it. Perhaps I should have never sold it. Haha great car

[richardsiegfried]

Good job sir for presenting the history of my fav GM car and giving it honor it’s due

[kenschmidt]

In 1968 the door lock knob was near the rear of the door. 1969 and up they were moved forward so they were easily reached from the front seat.

[lawncuttingplusdelta]

Super good 👍🏻 job highlighting these beauties … my favourite cars … had 2 and at 57 I’m building my third 👍🏻💪🏻

[snapap]

Dam man., you know your S&!T. Thats awesome.. Bringing back too many memories. Had the pleasure of owning 2 when I was young ( 35 years ago). Dark green 68 with the 6 banger.. 70 Red with black Vinal top with 307 cross fire?. I think I might still have the gills and rear passenger cigarette ash trays. would love to find a project to build!!

[pierceaero]

People in my family assembled some of those Novas and Camaros. I recall them saying that they ordered some for returning Vietnam Veteran family members. They took extra care in putting them together on the assembly line. I never heard of any C.O.P.O orders but it was well within their capacity to make custom assemblies without official records. We treated our troops well.

[neverendingmods]

Great info. Always miss my 72. I like the wing glass vents on doors. Some dont and swap 73\74 doors on 68-72 Novas. I also prefer look of the side rear windows more on 68-72.

[jvatkinson]

I had a 66 chevy II L-79 3 spd on the collum with the 130 mph speedo . No SS markings just Chevy II Nova. It had a bench seat, too. Oh, radio delete also.

[daniellaubach]

Did used to own a '74 "Spirits Of America " Nova back in the early 90's . Wish I still had it now.

[grantr]

As a Mopar Abody guy, I always liked the Nova as it was based on the compact platform, small at the time but comparable to today's performance cars. I feel more comfortable now with talking to a Nova owner about year, model, etc. but I still think it's best to open wirh "Nice Duster" 😂