About my 1971 Nova SS:

Original small block engine has been replaced with 396 cid V8. Upgrades include a Schneider racing cam, Edelbrock 750 carb, 98cc closed port heads, Hooker ceramic coated competition headers connected to 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhaust system, Mallory HI distributor, chrome pulleys, solid motor mounts, and flex fan.

Transmission is a Muncie M21 4 speed w/ Hurst Competition Plus Shifter and 11" clutch.
Soon to be replace with custom built 700R4 automatic.

Front suspension has all new tie rod ends, bushings and ball joints, front coil springs, disc brakes, body mounts, hoses, brake & fuel lines, master cylinder w/ line lock, Gas tank, alternator....all new.

Rear end is 12 bolt posi w/ 3:73 gears, multi leaf springs, traction bars, and Moroso cover.

Wheels : Rims are Rally Wheels with rings and caps ( 7" in front and 8" in rear)

Tires: Rear tires are M/T Sportsman 26x10.5x15". Fronts are Fusion 225x60Rx15".

Tires and Wheels.....Update - Nov 2009:
Wheels are Weld Racing Draglite XP 15" x 9" on rear with Cooper Cobra G/T tires P255/60R15
Weld Racing Draglite XP 15" x 5" on front with Cooper Cobra G/T tires P215/65R15

Interior is custom grey leather with perforated inserts all new July 2006. Interior includes SS console w/ gauges, reclining bucket seats, Pioneer stereo, Kenwood speakers.

Exterior has all new chrome as needed, steel cowl induction hood w/SS louvers, and shaved door handles.
Paint color is 2000 Camaro Midnight blue pearl w/ ghost SS stripes.

Credit for the "restore" of this 1971 Nova SS goes to Larry Perkins (formerly of Dallas Texas area) for his many hours of work in rescuing this Nova SS from a very likely never to be completed project he found in someone's garage..!


Photo to the right:
In 1969, while a senior in College in San Marcos Texas, I bought/ordered a new Nova SS L78 from dealership there...Drove it for about 33,000 miles and traded it...WHAT A DUMMY...!! Pictured to the right is what the original car I owned looked like back in 1969; Fathom Green, Ralley wheels, front bench seat, three speed manual transmission on the floor. Now, almost 40 years later, I have finally got another Nova SS...!!

I traded the '69 Nova SS in at a dealership in Wharton, Texas in 1971. It was purchased by someone from Van Vleck, Texas at that time. If anyone knows of this car in the Van Vleck area, please contact me.
Bayfish@gmail.com

*325 HP - Based on T1107IV Block code; 3872702 Head code (link to head photos)