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**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 05:37 PM

Anybody deal with these cars? There's one here and the place where its at is taking bids for it. I'll go take a few pics and check back later to see if anybody has responded. Thanks

monteman · 04-16-2003, 06:33 PM

I have owned two 63 novas one 2 door ss and one four door. real sun cars. Does it have the v8 in it? If so they are worth some seroius cash.

**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 07:06 PM

Has a 6 in it. here's some pics.

**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 07:07 PM

2

**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 07:09 PM

3

**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 07:11 PM

last one

**JDL** · 04-16-2003, 07:35 PM

Try this thay have a lot of good novas
good nova site

monteman · 04-16-2003, 07:45 PM

Those pics bring back some memories. my 2 door 2ss had a late model 350 in it. As light as these cars are it is easy to make them go fast.

cleatussnow · 04-16-2003, 08:01 PM

You have got to be kidding me... Chaptr2 on this board is looking for a 60s ish nova to use as a daily (he is looking for one with a I6) PM Him and I am going to do the same. I know that he is interested.

Thanks,

Cleatus

Class of 69 · 04-16-2003, 08:43 PM

Never saw an SS with a 6 banger before!! Thought they were all 283 at least. Maybe it stands for super slow in this case. Cute little car anyway, but then it is a Chev.

Blue Beard · 04-16-2003, 09:43 PM

Nice body, looks like someone has been doing damage to the dash wiring.

**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 09:48 PM

I also took a pic of the id plate but haven't found a site yet to check the #'s. Anybody help?

Thanks

never mind...good nova site found...............WON"T WORK cause my kid signed on about a year ago and can't remember his user name or password.....

mikep · 04-16-2003, 09:51 PM

I had no idea 63's even had the V8 as an option. I know I have never seen an original V8 shoebox nova. I thought 66 was the first year of the V8 in the Novas. Plenty have had V8's added over the years but I thought they came with 6's ( maybe 4's as well ) as standard eqpt. Ive been on the swapping side of a few. Always found it hard to keep them from overheating with the V8 in them . Of course I was doing it with a guy who wanted to use electric fans so theres most of the problem.

octain · 04-16-2003, 10:07 PM

Might I chime in here?

The first year for the Nova was in 62. The ONLY year for a vert SS was in 63 which were also 6 bangers. All SS cars in 63, vert or not were 6's.
The General didnt intro the V8 untill 64 which was a 283CI. The HO 327 was introduced in 65.
There has been a bit of debate as to weather or not the 63SS came with a *dealer* installed V8 but I dont know for sure.

I have owned a 67 and 2 68 trucks and now own a 63SS with a 68' 327. My fourth Nova by the way.
I wish I still had the 67 truck but had to sell it to get the Nova.
I WILL own another.

Want more Nove info??
Click the link

http://www.novaresource.org/

**67sss** · 04-16-2003, 10:27 PM

octain-good site, got everything I needed. The car is a 1963 Chevy II 300 L-6, 2 dr convertable,assembled in Willow Run, MI. the 11,565th car thru that plant. Now to figure out what to bid.

Thanks for all the help...

onelow69 · 04-17-2003, 01:04 AM

Here's some pictures of my 62.

onelow69 · 04-17-2003, 01:07 AM

And another.

onelow69 · 04-17-2003, 01:09 AM

One more.

nate68 · 04-17-2003, 01:50 AM

how do you like the auburn posi?

Blue Beard · 04-17-2003, 07:23 AM

onelow69:

Nice ride, very clean.

Have to ask what's with the distributor. I've never seen one that has each bank of plugs located like those.

All 4 plug wires on each bank without crossing the wires. Makes for a clean setup.

What is that setup?

smokekiki · 04-17-2003, 09:39 AM

I can't find the add,but in chevy hi-performance,I saw these caps listed.

Blazer1970 · 04-17-2003, 10:04 AM

Those caps are neat for wire routing, but I have heard that they have a very common problem with crossfire within the cap. They use a cheap PC board in the cap to re-route the wires, and the spark will jump tracks very easily.

chaptr2 · 04-17-2003, 10:16 AM

That is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks Cleatussnow for looking out for me and 67sss for emailing me to tell me about it.

Now the only thing is how do I bid on this and where is it at?

onelow69 · 04-18-2003, 01:52 AM

nate68 I love my alburn posi, Its a cone style locker, every now and then I can here the cones locking up or unlocking, thats because I have soild bushing on my cal trac traction bars. It make the sound travel though the body, but oh so slighty.
Blue beard the HEI cap is called Cross Fire, and I bought for around $39 bucks. I have never had a problem with it. Its on a MSD billet HEI set up and the cam I have buzzes up to 6800 rpm all day long and runs Low 12s.

04-16-2003, 05:37 PM	#1
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	63 nova II ss conv. Anybody deal with these cars? There's one here and the place where its at is taking bids for it. I'll go take a few pics and check back later to see if anybody has responded. Thanks

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67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	nova Has a 6 in it. here's some pics. Attached Images

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monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	I have owned two 63 novas one 2 door ss and one four door. real sun cars. Does it have the v8 in it? If so they are worth some seroius cash.

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JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Try this thay have a lot of good novas good nova site __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa Last edited by JDL; 04-16-2003 at 07:38 PM.

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monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	Those pics bring back some memories. my 2 door 2ss had a late model 350 in it. As light as these cars are it is easy to make them go fast.

04-16-2003, 08:01 PM	#9
cleatussnow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 162	You have got to be kidding me... Chaptr2 on this board is looking for a 60s ish nova to use as a daily (he is looking for one with a I6) PM Him and I am going to do the same. I know that he is interested. Thanks, Cleatus __________________ "What we are dealin' with here is a complete lack of respect for the law...." Beuford T. Justice

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Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Never saw an SS with a 6 banger before!! Thought they were all 283 at least. Maybe it stands for super slow in this case. Cute little car anyway, but then it is a Chev. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

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Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Nice body, looks like someone has been doing damage to the dash wiring. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-16-2003, 09:48 PM	#12
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	I also took a pic of the id plate but haven't found a site yet to check the #'s. Anybody help? Thanks never mind...good nova site found...............WON"T WORK cause my kid signed on about a year ago and can't remember his user name or password..... Last edited by 67sss; 04-16-2003 at 10:13 PM.

04-16-2003, 09:51 PM	#13
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I had no idea 63's even had the V8 as an option. I know I have never seen an original V8 shoebox nova. I thought 66 was the first year of the V8 in the Novas. Plenty have had V8's added over the years but I thought they came with 6's ( maybe 4's as well ) as standard eqpt. Ive been on the swapping side of a few. Always found it hard to keep them from overheating with the V8 in them . Of course I was doing it with a guy who wanted to use electric fans so theres most of the problem. __________________ No truck :-(

04-16-2003, 10:07 PM	#14
octain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Ga Posts: 46	Might I chime in here? The first year for the Nova was in 62. The ONLY year for a vert SS was in 63 which were also 6 bangers. All SS cars in 63, vert or not were 6's. The General didnt intro the V8 untill 64 which was a 283CI. The HO 327 was introduced in 65. There has been a bit of debate as to weather or not the 63SS came with a dealer installed V8 but I dont know for sure. I have owned a 67 and 2 68 trucks and now own a 63SS with a 68' 327. My fourth Nova by the way. I wish I still had the 67 truck but had to sell it to get the Nova. I WILL own another. Want more Nove info?? Click the link http://www.novaresource.org/ __________________ 72 C-10 04 HD Fatboy 82 Suzuki GS850 Cafe 78 GS1000 Skunk

04-16-2003, 10:27 PM	#15
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	octain-good site, got everything I needed. The car is a 1963 Chevy II 300 L-6, 2 dr convertable,assembled in Willow Run, MI. the 11,565th car thru that plant. Now to figure out what to bid. Thanks for all the help...



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04-17-2003, 01:04 AM	#16
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Here's some pictures of my 62. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

04-17-2003, 01:07 AM	#17
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	And another. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

04-17-2003, 01:09 AM	#18
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	One more. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

04-17-2003, 01:50 AM	#19
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	how do you like the auburn posi? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

04-17-2003, 07:23 AM	#20
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	onelow69: Nice ride, very clean. Have to ask what's with the distributor. I've never seen one that has each bank of plugs located like those. All 4 plug wires on each bank without crossing the wires. Makes for a clean setup. What is that setup? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I can't find the add,but in chevy hi-performance,I saw these caps listed. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-17-2003, 10:04 AM	#22
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Those caps are neat for wire routing, but I have heard that they have a very common problem with crossfire within the cap. They use a cheap PC board in the cap to re-route the wires, and the spark will jump tracks very easily. __________________ Tim

04-17-2003, 10:16 AM	#23
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	That is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks Cleatussnow for looking out for me and 67sss for emailing me to tell me about it. Now the only thing is how do I bid on this and where is it at? __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

04-18-2003, 01:52 AM	#24
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	nate68 I love my alburn posi, Its a cone style locker, every now and then I can here the cones locking up or unlocking, thats because I have soild bushing on my cal trac traction bars. It make the sound travel though the body, but oh so slighty. Blue beard the HEI cap is called Cross Fire, and I bought for around $39 bucks. I have never had a problem with it. Its on a MSD billet HEI set up and the cam I have buzzes up to 6800 rpm all day long and runs Low 12s. __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

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