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Allen H.

Discussion Starter · 6 mo ago (Edited)

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Hello all. Allen H. here. Thanks for letting me join the group. I just bought a 1974 Nova Custom Hatchback. It is a literally a Barn Find, ALL numbers matching. car I bought it from the son of the original owner, who got it when his mother passed away in 1999 .... it was parked in the barn in 1999 and started once in a while but not driven since. Very straight and zero rust, less than 63,000 miles on it. It was repainted (non original color) but never put back together. I plan on eventually painting it back to the original color, Midnight Blue and White vinyl top. I am sure I will have a few questions as time goes on.

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railroaderman

· #2 · 6 mo ago

Hello and Welcome to you Allen. Sound like a great find and good base to start your restoration. Good knowledgable folks here willing to help with questions or advice. Post the pictures of your build as you progress. Good Luck.

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mamas1970

· #3 · 6 mo ago

Welcome Allen. Nice find. Very fortunate to have the car's history with that purchase. Good luck on the restoration.

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BLYOTH

· #4 · 6 mo ago

It's always great to hear that well preserved cars are still out there. Welcome to the site and congratulations on the SCORE!

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Allen H.

Discussion Starter · #5 · 6 mo ago (Edited)

Thank you everyone. I have to admit I was disappointed yesterday when I dropped the gas tank to clean it out.
The build sheet was there, but was totally un-readable. But it is a highly optioned car. Another interesting thing to me about this car, when I decoded the trim tag.... It was built the first week of Sept. and the release date for the 74 Nova was Sept. 22 as far as I have found. So it is a early car in the production dates.

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Twinshadows

· #6 · 6 mo ago

Welcome to SNS , Allen , with your 74 Nova .

I can kinda ' relate ' too that ; as I bought my 69 from 'the grand-son' , of the original owner : William Rudy = who bought this Nova , new in Phoenix = "Grandpa" , ( just not my Grandpa ) .
Also, my 69 2dr 3rd gen car was very original (when I bought it - back in 1996) ; and drove this car for 18 - 19 years - - before I started up-grading some items.

So, Allen - - you'll like it here ; also - where are you 'located , you could have other members , close by . I have two other SNS members , here in 'small town - Chino Valley' .

again , Welcome .

jim

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bowtieZone

· #7 · 6 mo ago

Welcome aboard

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carcrazy615

· #8 · 6 mo ago

Hello Allen and welcome.

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JdubNova

· #9 · 6 mo ago

Welcome to the site.

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Bob's 65 Post

· #10 · 6 mo ago

Welcome to the site and Nova addiction! Good job getting that car, saved another from the rust bin. Have fun with your car and keep sharing.

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Allen H.

Discussion Starter · #11 · 6 mo ago

Thanks for the welcomes everyone.

Allen H.

Discussion Starter · #12 · 6 mo ago

Twinshadows said:
Welcome to SNS , Allen , with your 74 Nova .

I can kinda ' relate ' too that ; as I bought my 69 from 'the grand-son' , of the original owner : William Rudy = who bought this Nova , new in Phoenix = "Grandpa" , ( just not my Grandpa ) .
Also, my 69 2dr 3rd gen car was very original (when I bought it - back in 1996) ; and drove this car for 18 - 19 years - - before I started up-grading some items.

So, Allen - - you'll like it here ; also - where are you 'located , you could have other members , close by . I have two other SNS members , here in 'small town - Chino Valley' .

again , Welcome .

jim

Thanks for the welcome Twinshadows. I live about half way between Portland OR. and Seattle WA. Near Chehalis WA.

Rupertflood

· #13 · 6 mo ago

Welcome! nice find... I look forward to seeing your progress.

Mark1027

· #14 · 6 mo ago

Welcome Allen, what a great find!

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Allen H.

Discussion Starter · #15 · 6 mo ago

Mark1027 said:
Welcome Allen, what a great find!

Thanks. I have been enjoying getting a few things done on it.

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