Got a chance to buy my old Nova back..should I?

Eric4Nitrous · 10-18-2002, 10:12 PM

After high school I had a 67 Nova SS. I later mini-tubbed it, put in a 8 point cage, etc. On the jug it would run 6.70 in the 1/8th. Now about 7 yrs after i sold it..I find out that the guy has it for sell again. Same motor in it..406 small block, 12.5:1 compression, Lunati Solid roller cam, 1050 dominator, Dart Pro 1 heads, Fuller roller, etc, 3 1/2 exhaust, 4.88 gears..except the nitrous is gone. I went and looked at the car today..and it's exceptionally well taken care of and very clean. Should i buy it back and have something fun to cruise in??

Crazy Horse GT · 10-18-2002, 10:55 PM

going back to the dark side eric? lol j/k, i know a guy who is looking for that model nova , in spanish- no go lol, cya.

HotRoddin · 10-18-2002, 10:59 PM

Memories are never as good the second time around ... that being said, if i were in your shoes and had the money... i'd probably buy it back

PKRWUD · 10-18-2002, 11:23 PM

They're getting harder and harder to find. If the price is right, I'd do it!

Take care,
~Chris

DAN-MAN · 10-18-2002, 11:56 PM

Dude, this is probably a once in lifetime chance. If I were you I'd go after it.

Daniel.

10-19-2002, 12:33 AM

dude go for it. that soundsl ike a sweet car. those nova's are the only chevy cars that i like. do it.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 10-19-2002, 01:47 AM

I would do it. Early Novas are sooooooo badass. I love those little cars and wish i could have one.

joe4speed · 10-19-2002, 02:05 AM

Do it... sounds like a sweet ride!!

10-19-2002, 05:10 AM

I'd jump at that chance to get an old car like that back,those Nova's are sweet-@ss cars!!

Buy it back and have some fun on da street!

Eric4Nitrous · 10-19-2002, 08:20 AM

I think i'll go and talk to him about him some more today. The car is super clean and is painted white. He has added a lift-off 4 inch cowl hood which looks really good on it. Thanks guys. I can get it for around $8500

Kevin Price · 10-19-2002, 06:01 PM

I would if it means a lot to you.

I have been trying to buy my first car back for awhile now. An all original 69' SS Camaro. Guy won't do it though and it sucks. He keeps saying "well, I think I might take the motor out and put it in my sons truck" and "well, I think I might tub it out".

ARRRGH!

ultraflo · 10-19-2002, 11:56 PM

Add another YES! to the list...

...I was 17 when I got the 'stang I have now (all stock), and plan on keeping it for a long time. Lots of memories wrapped up in that ride... I'm sure the Nova holds the same sentiment

I can't believe the guy with the '69 wants to cut up an all original Camaro or separate the motor from it.... oh well, I wouldn't. I love the 67-69 Camaro, can't say I'm to thrilled about the later years.

this is not cbring · 10-21-2002, 01:43 PM

if you want it and you have the means,

i see no reason why you shouldn't get it........sounds fun, i like classic chebbie muscle

Eric4Nitrous · 10-21-2002, 03:58 PM

I bought the car saturday..got it for $8200

It's good to have my old car back. Brings back memories. I'm gonna add a sportsman pro race fogger kit to it sometime soon just for some extra kick. I put the car on the road today and drove it around some just a few minutes ago. Man this car is a BLAST!! It sounds wicked as hell. The guy moved the mufflers up under the driver and passenger seats and it echoes like crazy. That and the .640 solid roller makes some beautiful noise.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 10-21-2002, 04:04 PM

Badass. Now you have to get pics of both cars

10-21-2002, 06:56 PM

Quote:

I bought the car saturday..got it for $8200

WaHooo!

You get a chance, I wanna see some pics of this bad-boy

ultraflo · 10-21-2002, 07:11 PM

A nice, wheels-up launch would be cool...

The Deuce · 10-21-2002, 09:29 PM

Congrats man. Sounds like a fun car, and just another way to anger the neighbors.

Skyman · 10-22-2002, 02:20 AM

Cool deal, but man with those specs how streetable is it?

Skyler

Eric4Nitrous · 10-22-2002, 09:51 AM

It's very streetable actually. I can drive it around without no problems whatsoever. It doesn't overheat, or foul plugs. It does extremely well on the street.

10-18-2002, 10:12 PM	#1
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	Got a chance to buy my old Nova back..should I? After high school I had a 67 Nova SS. I later mini-tubbed it, put in a 8 point cage, etc. On the jug it would run 6.70 in the 1/8th. Now about 7 yrs after i sold it..I find out that the guy has it for sell again. Same motor in it..406 small block, 12.5:1 compression, Lunati Solid roller cam, 1050 dominator, Dart Pro 1 heads, Fuller roller, etc, 3 1/2 exhaust, 4.88 gears..except the nitrous is gone. I went and looked at the car today..and it's exceptionally well taken care of and very clean. Should i buy it back and have something fun to cruise in?? __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

10-18-2002, 10:55 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	going back to the dark side eric? lol j/k, i know a guy who is looking for that model nova , in spanish- no go lol, cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

10-18-2002, 11:23 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	They're getting harder and harder to find. If the price is right, I'd do it! Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

10-18-2002, 11:56 PM	#5
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Dude, this is probably a once in lifetime chance. If I were you I'd go after it. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

10-19-2002, 01:47 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I would do it. Early Novas are sooooooo badass. I love those little cars and wish i could have one. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

10-18-2002, 10:59 PM	#3
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	Memories are never as good the second time around ... that being said, if i were in your shoes and had the money... i'd probably buy it back

10-19-2002, 12:33 AM	#6
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	dude go for it. that soundsl ike a sweet car. those nova's are the only chevy cars that i like. do it.

10-19-2002, 02:05 AM	#8
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Do it... sounds like a sweet ride!! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

10-19-2002, 05:10 AM	#9
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Just say YES! I'd jump at that chance to get an old car like that back,those Nova's are sweet-@ss cars!! Buy it back and have some fun on da street!

10-19-2002, 08:20 AM	#10
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	I think i'll go and talk to him about him some more today. The car is super clean and is painted white. He has added a lift-off 4 inch cowl hood which looks really good on it. Thanks guys. I can get it for around $8500 __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

10-19-2002, 06:01 PM	#11
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	I would if it means a lot to you. I have been trying to buy my first car back for awhile now. An all original 69' SS Camaro. Guy won't do it though and it sucks. He keeps saying "well, I think I might take the motor out and put it in my sons truck" and "well, I think I might tub it out". ARRRGH! __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

10-19-2002, 11:56 PM	#12
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Add another YES! to the list... ...I was 17 when I got the 'stang I have now (all stock), and plan on keeping it for a long time. Lots of memories wrapped up in that ride... I'm sure the Nova holds the same sentiment I can't believe the guy with the '69 wants to cut up an all original Camaro or separate the motor from it.... oh well, I wouldn't. I love the 67-69 Camaro, can't say I'm to thrilled about the later years. __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

10-21-2002, 01:43 PM	#13
this is not cbring Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 380	if you want it and you have the means, i see no reason why you shouldn't get it........sounds fun, i like classic chebbie muscle __________________ 2002 vw gti 1.8T

10-21-2002, 03:58 PM	#14
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	I bought the car saturday..got it for $8200 It's good to have my old car back. Brings back memories. I'm gonna add a sportsman pro race fogger kit to it sometime soon just for some extra kick. I put the car on the road today and drove it around some just a few minutes ago. Man this car is a BLAST!! It sounds wicked as hell. The guy moved the mufflers up under the driver and passenger seats and it echoes like crazy. That and the .640 solid roller makes some beautiful noise. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

10-21-2002, 04:04 PM	#15
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Badass. Now you have to get pics of both cars __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

10-21-2002, 07:11 PM	#17
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	A nice, wheels-up launch would be cool... __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

10-21-2002, 09:29 PM	#18
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Congrats man. Sounds like a fun car, and just another way to anger the neighbors. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

10-22-2002, 02:20 AM	#19
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Cool deal, but man with those specs how streetable is it? Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-22-2002, 09:51 AM	#20
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	It's very streetable actually. I can drive it around without no problems whatsoever. It doesn't overheat, or foul plugs. It does extremely well on the street. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

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