'69 Nova for stock

Nmbr1GMfan · 05-22-2016, 12:49 PM

Been looking at bodies to build a stocker. A Nova seems to be a good choice dollar wise and based on my limited knowledge looks like a '69 will offer many engine combos. Will this be a good choice?

Steve Williams · 05-22-2016, 04:06 PM

No.

Alan Roehrich · 05-22-2016, 04:47 PM

If you want to work hard, and you're willing to spend the time and money, yes.

If you're trying to go for cheap and easy, you could hardly pick a worse car if you tried.

You can probably get away with running the car as any year between 68-72 (I'll probably have to face the inquisition for that), and with various big block and small block combinations, either 4 speed or automatic. Be aware that just about all of the faster 350, 396, and 402 combinations have been ridden hard and put up wet, so the factors are way up there. That makes it difficult and expensive to be relatively fast. Although, in truth, much of the work has been done, if you get the right help, and don't mind the effort and money. You could even run it as a 6 cylinder if you wanted.

James Perrone · 05-22-2016, 05:32 PM

Really? It's just a square camaro

Alan Roehrich · 05-22-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Really? It's just a square camaro

I agree. I like them. The overhang is good, too.

But I still hesitate to suggest one to a guy who is very new to Stock, and may not really have the dedication, time, or money. It is sort of the deep end of the pool.

Bill Bogues · 05-22-2016, 07:28 PM

Check your private messages.

Nmbr1GMfan · 05-22-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Williams

No.

Sweet and to the point HAHAHA

Nmbr1GMfan · 05-22-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I agree. I like them. The overhang is good, too.

But I still hesitate to suggest one to a guy who is very new to Stock, and may not really have the dedication, time, or money. It is sort of the deep end of the pool.

Obviously I don't want to flush money away but honestly I would rather it be tough. My daughter(s) will be doing the driving and we are leaving Jr Dragster so I have already pulled all my hair out from that. Whatever we chose will be a stick combo also. Thanks for all the comments and advice. Todd Greene

Nmbr1GMfan · 05-22-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

You can probably get away with running the car as any year between 68-72 (I'll probably have to face the inquisition for that)

HAHA yeah I read that one on here.

Alan Roehrich · 05-22-2016, 08:08 PM

Research what is running in your area.

If your daughter is driving, the 255/350 with a 4 speed is still a decent combination. It's fun, quick, and easy on parts. A good engine will not be cheap.

It will be expensive to build a car if you cannot do the vast majority of work yourself. Chad's car : http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=62036 is a sweet piece and worth the price. You won't beat it for the price, unless you build it yourself. Good people to deal with, too.

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Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	'69 Nova for stock Been looking at bodies to build a stocker. A Nova seems to be a good choice dollar wise and based on my limited knowledge looks like a '69 will offer many engine combos. Will this be a good choice?

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Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: '69 Nova for stock No.

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,106 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: '69 Nova for stock If you want to work hard, and you're willing to spend the time and money, yes. If you're trying to go for cheap and easy, you could hardly pick a worse car if you tried. You can probably get away with running the car as any year between 68-72 (I'll probably have to face the inquisition for that), and with various big block and small block combinations, either 4 speed or automatic. Be aware that just about all of the faster 350, 396, and 402 combinations have been ridden hard and put up wet, so the factors are way up there. That makes it difficult and expensive to be relatively fast. Although, in truth, much of the work has been done, if you get the right help, and don't mind the effort and money. You could even run it as a 6 cylinder if you wanted. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,673 Likes: 3,363 Liked 1,805 Times in 423 Posts	Re: '69 Nova for stock Really? It's just a square camaro __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

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Bill Bogues Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bethany La. Posts: 323 Likes: 96 Liked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Re: '69 Nova for stock Check your private messages. __________________ Bill Bogues 4696 STK

05-22-2016, 08:08 PM	#10
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,106 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: '69 Nova for stock Research what is running in your area. If your daughter is driving, the 255/350 with a 4 speed is still a decent combination. It's fun, quick, and easy on parts. A good engine will not be cheap. It will be expensive to build a car if you cannot do the vast majority of work yourself. Chad's car : http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=62036 is a sweet piece and worth the price. You won't beat it for the price, unless you build it yourself. Good people to deal with, too. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S