Musclecars That Should Have Been Made

[Geerhead55]

I just wish Chevrolet would've put a cowl induction hood on the 68-72 Novas,,,ever wonder why you don't see any Big Block Novas in SS? That flat hood could be why,,,would've loved to see an L-88 or ZL-1 Nova from that era. It might 've given SS/AH Darts and Cudas a run for their money.
I've got a guy out here thats going to try it anyway, with a 396 combo. Hes trying to find an intake that will clear with a Holley on it. Might have to lower the engine a little,,,I'll keep my fingers crossed for him.
Danny Durham

[chris ok]

My wish. 1969 GTO 428, Ram Air IV top end, m22, 4.56 12 bolt rear. Come get some,lol.

Had a customer w a 69 Judge auto w a dealer installed 428 bottom end documented from dealer car. He drove it every day in the late 80's.

455 Stage 1 Buick Opel,lol.

[hemicop]

Originally Posted by Geerhead55

I just wish Chevrolet would've put a cowl induction hood on the 68-72 Novas,,,ever wonder why you don't see any Big Block Novas in SS? That flat hood could be why,,,would've loved to see an L-88 or ZL-1 Nova from that era. It might 've given SS/AH Darts and Cudas a run for their money.
I've got a guy out here thats going to try it anyway, with a 396 combo. Hes trying to find an intake that will clear with a Holley on it. Might have to lower the engine a little,,,I'll keep my fingers crossed for him.
Danny Durham

Harrel & Yenko DID build a few L-88 Novas --met a guy who had one at a car show here. Beautiful car. He said he had the chance to talk to Dick Harrel before he died ---said Harrel told him he only built about 10 or 12 of 'em as they were too lethal to run on the street. The brakes & suspension weren't up to safely handling that much power but I'm sure a drag only car would've been great. But these weren't COPO cars so they wouldn't qualify for Stock or S/S even if he had built enough of 'em. They're kinda like the big-block Vegas Motion built ---not stock by any means, lots of fun but just over the edge (even back then) for streetibility

[BOBBY BAKER]

I like the 455 Opel idea, LOL ! I own an unusual 65' Olds 98 ragtop with factory air, power everything and it just happens to have a 425c.i./375hp Super Rocket engine from the factory. Really neat car. I've been thinking of selling it and my kids keep telling me no Dad, you can't, LOL Well, I can...........at least I think I can

[hemicop]

If you do sell it, you bettercheck first how many they made. I don't recall of ever hearing of a convertible with one of those engines---yours might be the only one!

[hemicop]

If you were looking for something to run against the HemiDarts & 'Cudas, the closest thing would be a ZL-1 Camaro. "Jungle Jim" ran one in P/S for a very short time. To outfit a Camaro or Nova for SS/A , I'd say a '69 Camaro or Nova, seats from Chevy's Trans-Am parts list or one of the basic van seats, delete everything possible, go the 'glass & acid-dipping route Mopar did. A HD 12-bolt with 4:88gears, M-22 trans,6-cylinder coils in front & the ZL-1 engine & you'd have GMs answer to the Dart/'Cuda set-up. The set-up (for then) could probably run S/S, M/P, or even Gas classes--- not bad for a "commuter car"

[Oclk Dlux]

Late 70's X Body with the police 9C1 package, but with the Corvette L-82 motor instead.

http://people.smu.edu/acambre/nova/police.html

Talk about getting groceries :^)

[BOBBY BAKER]

Hemicop : You really got me thinking on my 65' so , here ya go. This is info directly out of the NADA guide for my 65' Olds 98 convertible 425ci/370hp (I thought it was 375hp.LOL) http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...5&z=43223&da=1
So, yes it was made and yes I own one. I was off 5 hp, forgive me, LOL