reference book. presented by mac & shelley bernd arlington, texas

Reference Book

Presented byMac & Shelley Bernd

Arlington, Texas

This 1969 Nova is presented exactly as it left the factory with virtually all component parts original or restored original. NOS parts were used only in cases where original components could not be salvaged. We are only the second people that the car has been titled to.

From the factory it was equipped with an L-34 396 cubic inch 350 horsepower big block. A Muncie four speed and a 355 12-bolt positraction rear end completed the drive train. Less than two thousand L-34 Novas were made and the majority of these had automatic transmissions. So, the four speed configuration is indeed quite rare. And, to find one with 62,000 original miles is even more unusual.

Completion Photos

Completion Photos

Original interior.

Completion Photos

All engine components are restored original.

Completion Photos

All undercarriage components are restored original.

Restoration Highlights


Chassis restored to factory original. Original factory chalk markings were duplicated as

they were found on the car.

Authentication

Authentication

Cowl Tag

ST = Style69 = Year11427 = V8 NovaWRN = Willow Run425718 = Sequence numberTR = Trim733 = Black vinyl buckets69 = Paint Code for Cortez SilverB = Black Vinyl TopPNT = Paint05C = 3rd week of MayA 3 = Three exterior trims: black vinyl top, window moldings, and rocker panels

Authentication

Vehicle IdentificationDash Plate

11427 = Style V8 Nova9 = Year ‘69W = Willow Run502475 - VIN

Authentication

Engine Block

T = Tonawanda05 = 5th Month (May)13 = Day of monthJF = Engine with manual transmission1 = Chevrolet9 = Year (1969)W = Willow Run502475 = VIN

Engine Block Casting Date

C 21 = March 219 = 1969

Authentication

AlternatorPart Number

1100834 37A = GM Number9 = Year (1969)C = Third month (March)12VN = 12 Volt Negative

Water PumpPart Number

3931095 = GM NumberT = Tonawanda

Water PumpCasting Date

B = 2nd month (February)14 = Date 9 – Year (1969)

Authentication

CarburetorPart Number

7029215 = GM NumberEH = 1969 396 with a Manual Transmission 0709 = 70th day of 1969

Window Wiper MotorPart Number

5045572 = GM Number132 9 6 B

Authentication

Fire WallChalk Markings

69B = Paint codeBT = Rear end ratio 355 positractionL34 = Engine 396 350 horsepowerM20 = TransmissionU17 = Radio

Authentication

Exhaust Manifold - LeftPart Number

3909879 = GM Number

Exhaust Manifold - LeftCasting Date

D = April 25 = Date9 = Year

Exhaust Manifold - RightPart Number

391678 = GM Number

Exhaust Manifold - RightCasting Date

D = April 29 = Date9 = Year

Authentication

Transmission Main CasePart Number

3925660 = GM Number

Transmission Main CaseStamping Number

P = Muncie9 = Year (1969)E = 5th month (May)09 = Ninth day of monthA = Wide ratio M20 transmission

19W502475 = VIN

Transmission Main Case

19W502475 = VIN

Authentication

Bell HousingPart Number

3899621 = GM Number

Rear SpringPart Number

Triangle Spring21-965

Authentication

Gas Tank

Half-painted tank is factory correct.

Under Fender Coating

Authentication

Dash Panel

Inspector’s Mark

Original Dash Pad

284 69 = 284th day of 1969

Authentication

Door PanelsBack Panel

Bendor = Manufacturer

Restorationby

Mike Thomas C & V Restoration

Medina, Ohio

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