The dash pad is in good shape, and the gauge cluster and gauges are in great shape. The last gauge is an oil temp gauge, but I don’t think it is hooked up. The Steward Warner amp meter works and shows the system is charging well. There is an auxiliary electric fan you can switch on to help, but I really haven’t needed to switch it on. has been holding at 180 degrees around town even on these 95 degree days. The oil pressure is good and high even once the car is at operating temp. The old Stewart Warner 4 gauge cluster is really cool and rare. The whole interior is in really nice shape. The original 4-speed center console is in great shape, as well as the Hurst Shifter. It has the original push button stereo with the optional rear antenna. The 2-speed windshield wipers work, though I don’t think this car has seen dew or rain since it was restored. Holes can easily be drilled and these pieces installed by the new owner, but the old owner liked the car better without them. You might notice the front hood trim and small rear quarter/bumper trim pieces are in the trunk. The body and paint are about as flawless as you can get in a car that has been out cruising some. There is no evidence of any rust bubbles in the paint anywhere. If you put a magnet on the car you will see this is an all-metal car, not a bondo car at all. The body is very straight as you look down the sides. Nice enough to win a serious award at The Super Chevy Show. This is mostly a survivor of that time in history, but has been continually upgraded throughout time.īefore I get into the upgrades, let me tell you the basics about the car: Many of the L79’s were bought for this purpose. This rare 1966 SS L79 is an example of the highest optioned Nova that was immediately turned into a dragstrip ready car from the dealer. Decoding can be very confusing and time consuming.
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I would be happy to walk anyone through these that are ready to buy the car.
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See all of the below pics of the numbers and the decoding. Yes, on this documented original 70k mile real L79, the numbers in the stampings, tags, casting numbers, castings dates, etc all match up on the body cowl tag, title, VIN plate, engine, trans, and rear differential. It wowed the judges at the 2007 Super Chevy show, and took Outstanding in its class! This is one beautiful, solid, and correct car. 1966 Chevy II Nova SS L 79 Matching Numbers 327 / 350hp L79 with 4 speed Muncie followed up by the 12 bolt rear.