1972 CHEVROLET NOVA SS 2-DOOR SEDAN

OVERVIEW

This two-owner 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS is powered by a professionally-built 383ci V8 mated to a rebuilt three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Pewter Silver over a black vinyl interior, this completely restored and upgraded classic is now offered by the seller with the original books, spare paint, complete list of new parts, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Fifth digit in vin is a "K" showing this is a true Super Sport 
• Two owners since new 
• Engine block machined by Blair's Speed Shop in Pasadena, CA
• Exterior was stripped to bare metal to remove rust and new paint was added as part of total restoration 
  • No Bondo or plastic filler was used 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: California 

EXTERIOR

• Pewter Grey paint
  • Holographic micro flake
  • Blue pearl
• Simulated hood vents
• LED headlights and taillights
• Dual chrome side mirrors  
• Chrome bumpers 

Updates

• Exterior was stripped to bare metal to remove rust 
• New 
  • Paint with basecoat, primer, microflake, and pearl 
  • Chrom bumpers
  • LED lighting (except front parking and turn signal lamps
  • Vent window seals
  • Window felt
  • Windshield
  • Wiper blades
  • Weatherstripping 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch chrome Cragar SS wheels
• 255/R60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires 

Updates 

• New wheels and tires 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery
• Woodgrain trim
• Split-bench
• Power steering 
• Custom speaker system
  • Kicker speakers with amplifier
• Aftermarket Classic Car stereo
  • AM/FM
  • USB
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Interior was stripped, cleaned, and prime-coated for future rust prevention
• Thermal and sound insulation installed
• Seat frames were stripped, brushed with a wire brushed, cleaned, sanded, and painted as part of restoration
• Dashboard stripped and repainted satin black to match original
• Front floor panels replaced and welded in place
• Power steering box has been rebuilt 
• New
  • Upholstery
  • Carpet
  • Headliner visors
  • LED lights in footwells and glovebox
  • USB power outlets
  • Black loop carpet 
  • Pedal covers
  • Door panels
  • Weatherstripping
  • Window channels and felts 
  • Power steering pump
  • Door panels
  • Sail panels
  • Rear package deck

INSTRUMENTS

• Intellitronix digital dash in original factory instrument bezel
  • Speedometer
  • Tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 11 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 383ci V8
  • Original block bored .30 over
  • Four-bolt mains 
  • Edelbrock 650cfm four-barrel carburetor
  • 9.5:1 compression ratio 
  • AFR air gap manifold
  • 383 Scat rotating assembly
  • Icon pistons 
  • Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam
  • AFR heads
  • Stainless steel fuel and cooling lines
  • Three-core aluminum radiator
  • MSD A6 ignition
  • JEGS electronic distributor
  • Powermaster high-torque starter

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic
  • 2,000-rpm stall torque converter 
  • Deep sump cast transmission pan

Service History Highlights

• Transmission rebuilt and modified by Mike's Transmission in Lancaster CA
• Electrical system modified to relocate battery to trunk

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 30-spline heavy-duty axle
  • 3.42 gears
• Four-wheel power disc brakes
  • Wilwood disc brake calipers and rotors
  • CCP rear conversion kit 
• Three-inch dual exhaust 
  • Thrush mufflers 

Service History Highlights 

• Rear end built by Hoopers Rear Ends in Sun Valley, CA
• New
  • Control arm bushings
  • CCP brake master cylinder
  • Brake booster with metering block
  • Shock absorbers
  • Rubber stops
  • Body mounts
  • Tie rod ends
  • Ball joints

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• STYLE, 11427: Chevrolet Nova V8 two-door sedan 
• TRIM, 751: Black vinyl bench seat 
• PNT, 14: Pewter Silver 
• BUILD DATE, 04B: Second week of April 1972

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Minor touch-up blemishes in paint
  • Seller estimates 12 locations with chips one quarter-inch or smaller 
• Body gaps are not all even according to seller 
• Window regulars are stiff according to seller 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original owner's manual
• Consumer seatbelt information
• Disc braking warnings and stopping distances
• Original owner registration and insurance docs
• Full paint formula and unused paint
• List of new parts 
• All new
  • Parts certificates
  • Instruction
  • Literature 
  • Rotating assembly
  • Balance sheets
  • Decals