Getting Closer

[e vassar]

The LT1 has been beat up pretty good (275/358) cause in the 90,s everybody built one. They are a modern car with torque arm rear suspension R&P steering etc,and they were fast! There are still some fast ones out there...but good luck running beside a 69 440 Barracuda in C/SA!

[Adger Smith]

On the Nova's when did the ignition switch move from the dash to the steering column?
'69 on the column... '68 on the dash???

[Wayne Scraba]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

On the Nova's when did the ignition switch move from the dash to the steering column?
'69 on the column... '68 on the dash???

That is correct. Dash is different too.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

On the Nova's when did the ignition switch move from the dash to the steering column?
'69 on the column... '68 on the dash???

Steel guard beams in the doors too..For what that's worth, in this day and age.

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

On the Nova's when did the ignition switch move from the dash to the steering column?
'69 on the column... '68 on the dash???

I believe ignition switches moved to the column on everything Chevrolet, in 1969.

[KRatcliff]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

...does Katherine know about this???

The car is cheaper.

[Justin Graham]

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

I have done it both ways on my 4th generation F body with a LT1. I find it a lot easier to take it out of the top if you use a Happy Hooker engine plate that bolts to the top of the intake. They work great and all you have to do is lift and rotate the engine slightly with the hood raised all the way without the hood struts attached.

Thank you, this actually alleviates some "myths" I may have had in my head for engine removal and install.