1968 nova l79 ? Barn find

SPIKEYZ0 · Mar 31, 2009

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This car i just bought IT. Havent got it shipped yet. possible l79 its a bucket seat has the foil 327 badges floor shift console multileaf springs motor trans rear gone .possiable build sheet inteior orginal never been touch .car orginal blue on blue its a barn find look at the dirt

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elephantrider70 · Mar 31, 2009

did you see it w/ur own eyes ?

SPIKEYZ0 · Mar 31, 2009

No I didnt see it pics only

CdnL79 Registry · Mar 31, 2009

Could be an L79, although it really won't mean much with the drivetrain gone. There was also a 275 HP 327 in 1968 that was available with a 4 speed. A broadcast sheet would tell it like it was.

Bob

elephantrider70 · Mar 31, 2009

what was the price?

68MotionL88Nova · Apr 1, 2009

Brent,,I want it,please have it delivered to me!Really though look for the bolt in rubber snubbers on the upper control arm,throttle arm,dual exhaust plates and if you have the Original Harrison rad the L79 cars had a different GM part number on the radiator tag.I have the info on the front springs for the L79's too. Since this is original paint and interior I would love to see the original Dealership badge.You know Brent your out of hand with these 68's,you might need counseling,LOL.Love the color combo! Dan

JeffL · Apr 1, 2009

Brent
The radiator and the spring tags are good leads. Anything I can do to help let me know. Would be cool to add it to the registry. I think you and Dan(Sherlock Holmes of the car world) can get some owner info and track it down. That is a very cool color combo!!! Also maybe there is some crayon marks on the firewall, you never know.

nukledragger · Apr 1, 2009

Brent, awesome find. What are the details regarding finding it etc. And, when will it be delivered?

ND

taz3 · Apr 1, 2009

Nice find hopefully it's an L79 too!:yes:

68MotionL88Nova · Apr 1, 2009

Jeff,Thanks! Y

ou know this is a early car too,maybe you might find something different on the build sheet.That interior looks intact,should be in the rear seat top portion passenger side for bucket seat cars.I can't wait to see what you might find once you get it into your 68 Nova laboritory. Look under the seats for old envelopes,old insurance cards,dam I'm jealous now!

Tommy · Apr 1, 2009

Nice Nova. Congrats and good luck with it. Post more pics when you can

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Tommy

NovaResource · Apr 2, 2009

CdnL79 Registry said:
Could be an L79, although it really won't mean much with the drivetrain gone. There was also a 275 HP 327 in 1968 that was available with a 4 speed. A broadcast sheet would tell it like it was.

Bob

Yep.

What rear is in the car? A 327/4-speed combo (L79 or L30) should have a 12-bolt rear with 3.07 gears. Autos and 3-speed manuals came with a 8.2" 10-bolt.

taz3 · Apr 2, 2009

The engine, trans, and rear are gone.

bigdaddykane · Apr 2, 2009

68MotionL88Nova said:
Brent,,I want it,please have it delivered to me!Really though look for the bolt in rubber snubbers on the upper control arm,throttle arm,dual exhaust plates and if you have the Original Harrison rad the L79 cars had a different GM part number on the radiator tag.I have the info on the front springs for the L79's too. Since this is original paint and interior I would love to see the original Dealership badge.You know Brent your out of hand with these 68's,you might need counseling,LOL.Love the color combo! Dan

Nice find! just curious, what do these dual exhaust plates look like? thanks

SPIKEYZ0 · Apr 2, 2009

68 nova dual exhaust plate

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:yes:dual exhaust bracket.Its hard to see there is a plate welded to the frame .The exhaust hanger bolts to it

bigdaddykane · Apr 3, 2009

SPIKEYZ0 said:
This is on the driver side.This is the[URL="http://

:yes:dual exhaust bracket.Its hard to see there is a plate welded to the frame .The exhaust hanger bolts to it

is it me? or is the plate tilted? i have a plate on the drivers side of my 69 car but its not tilted and rather looks like the passenger side....

JeffL · Apr 3, 2009

This is Chris Matte's 68 L-79 drivers side.

SPIKEYZ0 · Apr 7, 2009

I should have the car next monday .Dan it does have the dealer badge acording to the old owner

68MotionL88Nova · Apr 7, 2009

Brent,Can't wait to see what you find!! Grossman Chevrolet and Jay Kline Chevrolet were both in the area where your car came from.Both sold lots of HIPO cars . Jay sold 67/68 Yenkos and Grossman sold 69 Yenkos.Go to the SYC and you can find info.Good Luck,Dan

jason 68 L78 · Apr 7, 2009

Brent how did you find the car in Minneapolis MN?

1968 nova l79 ? Barn find

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