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| Car of the Day: April 25, 2010; Johnny Lightning '70 Chevrolet Nova | |
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| craftymore | Apr 25 2010, 12:24 AM Post #1 |
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The car for today comes from bob8748's collection and is a Johnny Lightning 1970 Chevy Nova.![]() The 1970 Chevrolet Nova lineup started with a $2,335 four-cylinder two door. The 1970 Chevrolet Nova continued as the entry-level Chevrolet and was little changed in appearance compared to the 1969 version. The one distinction was a new egg crate-patterned grille. ![]() Like the 1969 model, the 1970 Chevrolet Nova was offered only as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. Basic Novas had a 90-horsepower 153-cubic-inch four-cylinder engine, a new 155-horsepower 250-cubic-inch six, or a popular 200-horsepower 307-cubic-inch V-8. High-performance fans could take advantage of Nova's relatively light weight and the availability of the Super Sport package. It came with a 300-horsepower 350-cubic-inch V-8 or the "big-block" 396. Actually, the 396 V-8 displaced 402-cubic-inches for 1970 thanks to a slight increase in bore diameter, but Chevrolet stuck with the familiar "396" designation. Hot Novas were therefore named SS 350 and SS 396 and were offered only with a four-speed manual gearbox or floor-shifted Turbo Hydra-Matic. ![]() The SS 396 could be ordered in 350- or 375-horsepower tune. Nova SS models had a special hood with simulated air intakes, blackout grille and rear panel, and wide-oval tires on seven-inch wheels. A Custom Exterior package for lesser Novas cost $98, while a vinyl top added $84. Out of 254,242 Novas sold for 1970, 19,558 were the SS 350 or SS 396 version. ![]() Nova Stats Weight range (lbs.) - 2,820-3,071 Price range (new) - $2,335-$2,533 Number built - 254,242(Aprprox.) Edited by craftymore, Apr 25 2010, 12:26 AM.
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| Sak | Apr 25 2010, 06:36 AM Post #2 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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Lovin' that color! ![]() Man, that four cylinder version must've been a dog. Light though it may have been for a 350, that four would've struggled. Today, there's some mystique that's grown about this generation of the Nova being a muscle car. In its day, though, it was primarily Maverick/Falcon City- a car for young starter families and old ladies and service loaners and rental fleets. But, you know what? It was a REAL Chevy. And, that means everything. |
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| WoloMan | Apr 25 2010, 07:12 AM Post #3 |
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A great color and well-done casting. I see it has "racer's edge" wheels...prolly pretty good on the track, too. I had a '74 1:1 some years ago...350, fuelie heads, Holley double-pumper, 4.56 gears...good times. |
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| stupidsquirrels | Apr 25 2010, 12:38 PM Post #4 |
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Microcar
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I love this car. I had no idea the 4 cylinder was still available in '70, what a pig that car must've been. I was sure they dropped the 153 in '64 or '65, never seen a 4 cyl. in any model after ,66. I learned something this morning. |
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| ivantt | Apr 25 2010, 01:12 PM Post #5 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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Yeah, hard to imagine a four banger back then powering a car this size. By the mid to late seventies, the Eights and Sixes were neutered so much it felt as if you were in a four cylinder if it was a medium sized car.... |
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| James | Apr 25 2010, 09:17 PM Post #6 |
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Mr.Bowtie
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Mustang Eater!
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| Sak | Apr 26 2010, 07:15 AM Post #7 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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Yeah, the funniest of them all was the mid-seventies Eldorados, with the 500 c/i (8.2) V8. You might as well have been driving a slant-six Plymouth Duster. |
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| Swifty | Apr 26 2010, 05:13 PM Post #8 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Love it! My Mom had a blue SS350 before I was born. Man I wish I had gotten to see (and DRIVE!) that car. Maybe I'd be a Chevy fan instead of a Ford fan? You just never know!
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