bought a 66 Nova SS 118376 W rolling chassis - VIN # details?

[byndbad914]

is there a code somewhere that would dictate what V8 this car had?

Also, the rear end is a monoleaf setup with the little coils on the shocks and someone was saying those weren't on the V8 cars, some claim they were - anybody know for sure?

[TomM]

Originally Posted by byndbad914

is there a code somewhere that would dictate what V8 this car had?

Also, the rear end is a monoleaf setup with the little coils on the shocks and someone was saying those weren't on the V8 cars, some claim they were - anybody know for sure?

Kinda hard to say on the engine, it's a 118 car, so it was born a Super Sport. More than likely it had a 327 in it.

As for the shocks, they are probably an aftermarket add on, spiral shocks were the norm on most cars.

If you want, PM me the details, VIN #, and cowl tag info, just like it's on the tag, and I can email one of the Nova gods that can probably tell you what kind of tires it came with... LOL

T,

[byndbad914]

here are some shots of the car, asked my mom to take a bunch so I could take inventory of what I need to replace everything in the interior and exterior, figured I throw a couple up here. Rather bummed that something went wrong with the paint when it was done - you can see in the left side images that it was nice and deep and smooth and everything reflects in it. The right side looks like they ran it along a thicket of rose bushes, let alone what is up behind the door, and then the trunk has chunks of paint breaking off. Sucks to think I am probably taking this all the way down again, but that said, black shows the car is pretty straight and that is what was most important to me.

[Steve1968LS2]

Cut it up and post a video on YouTube.. people get too upset over modding cars that have little collector value in a restored state.

Have fun!

[byndbad914]

I hear you Steve! One thing about the old Novas is I see way more cut cars than restored ones, so probably not as sac-relig as say, I dunno, a Camaro

[Musclerodz]

I don't think you can tell if it was a L79 car without documentation or original drivetrain installed. L79 #'s match and docs would be the only way I would put it back stock. Otherwise, sawzall is your best friend.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Ahhh don't worry about it, your car go to town. Can't wait to see it go together. Mind if I asked what you paid for it? Another reason to hate you. LOL. : D