converting a 71 nova to 69

rpmrcn7616 · 08-13-2008, 02:56 PM

converting a 71 nova to 69 what do i need to change on the car to claim it as a 69 nova stocker

Jeff Lee · 08-13-2008, 04:12 PM

From what I see out there, just claim it as a '69 on your tech sheet. The days of changing out the grille, tail lights, etc., seem to be forgotten (unfortunately). As long as the body looks the part, you should be OK but you are taking chances. Worst case they tell you to fix it.

Todd Bailey · 08-13-2008, 05:19 PM

They may possibly want the front bumper changed out since the running lights are different.

Keith Lynch · 08-13-2008, 05:45 PM

Like Jeff said, you can race as is, by claiming 1969 and(most likely) nothing will be said. The TAIL LIGHTS are shorter and back up lights are located on inside of assembley . BUMBER has larger TURN/PARK LIGHT assemblies. A few things are different on the inside but are hard to tell.

CrateCamaro · 08-13-2008, 06:56 PM

dont forget the 2 inch marker lights on a 69 appose to the 4 inchers on a 71.

Jim Woods · 08-13-2008, 07:40 PM

68 &69 are pretty close however 70 up there are enough cosmetic changes to be visable from a distance if the right person is looking

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rpmrcn7616 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	converting a 71 nova to 69 converting a 71 nova to 69 what do i need to change on the car to claim it as a 69 nova stocker

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Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: converting a 71 nova to 69 From what I see out there, just claim it as a '69 on your tech sheet. The days of changing out the grille, tail lights, etc., seem to be forgotten (unfortunately). As long as the body looks the part, you should be OK but you are taking chances. Worst case they tell you to fix it. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-13-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 311 Likes: 29 Liked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Re: converting a 71 nova to 69 They may possibly want the front bumper changed out since the running lights are different.

08-13-2008, 05:45 PM	#4
Keith Lynch Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: converting a 71 nova to 69 Like Jeff said, you can race as is, by claiming 1969 and(most likely) nothing will be said. The TAIL LIGHTS are shorter and back up lights are located on inside of assembley . BUMBER has larger TURN/PARK LIGHT assemblies. A few things are different on the inside but are hard to tell. __________________ Keith Lynch 5035 STK

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CrateCamaro Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 411 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: converting a 71 nova to 69 dont forget the 2 inch marker lights on a 69 appose to the 4 inchers on a 71. __________________ Tony Valerio 1968 Camaro 1700 IHRA H/CM 1701 NHRA SS/?A

08-13-2008, 07:40 PM	#6
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: converting a 71 nova to 69 68 &69 are pretty close however 70 up there are enough cosmetic changes to be visable from a distance if the right person is looking __________________ Jim Woods