1988 chevy nova as a daily driver

To my dismay, the 1988 nova still had the 74 horsepower carbureted engine. Nova was the top model in the chevy ii lineup through 1968. I had a 64 chevy ii wagon that was my daily driver for 3 years, a 65 chevy ii 2door sedan that was my daily for 2 more years, a 66 ss with powerglide that was my daily for 3 years. The 88 model was originally made bt toyota as the carolla but was sold to chevrolet for the year. The worst complaints are engine stallsshuts off while driving, running hot. Chevy nova parts chevy nova auto parts aftermarket. It was driven to northern indiana from oklahoma in 1988 and hasnt been on the road since then. But i did buy a 1964 chevy nova in 1998 and also drove it over 1900. The larger images may take a moment to load on slower internet connections.

Ricks camaros is your onestop shop for 1988 camaro parts. I, too, prefer going to the toyota dealer rather than the chevy dealer. See all tonneau cover for chevy nova if youre looking to upgrade or repair your chevy nova with a tonneau cover auto parts warehouse is here for you. Jan 24, 2014 check out this tech article where a junkyard small block 350 is upgraded with edelbrock parts and a cam swap. Mar, 2018 these have been around since 1975, and were installed under cars, small trucks, and vans up to the 2005 model year. A couple of weeks ago i scored a 1988 delta 88 coupe that will be my daily driver. Get the best deals on hoods for chevrolet nova when you shop the largest online selection at. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins.

We know you love your chevy nova and want to make sure its taken care of maybe he or she even has a name. The car was assembled in california fremont, i believe as a toyotachevrolet collaboration. The chevy ii nameplate was dropped after 1968, with nova becoming the nameplate for all of the 1969 through 1979 models. When we see a vintage car worth sharing, well post it as a. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. Is it a good idea to daily drive a classic muscle car. All types of new and used cars, muscle cars, race cars hybrids and suvs. We remember when the chevy nova was first introduced, mainly to appeal to the budget conscious driver.

Buy chevy nova auto parts online or call us at 8888443393 and order today. Door handle shaving guide 88 camaro irocz custom bodywork. Ive long been interested in vehicles that have no good reason to be lovedeconoboxes, boring utilitarian cars, cars that suffered from bad marketing, vehicles that for whatever reason just didnt sell well and are now long. Postapocalyptic dailydriver chevy nova roams chicagos streets. You should still get some good service out of it with proper care. This new 1988 chevrolet nova twincam got its name from a doubleoverheadcam version of the toyotabuilt 1. I just loved this car, so easy to maintain, and a pleasure. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Please note the following vehicle location is at our clients home and not in cadillac, michigan. In 1988, chevrolet launched a new model variant that came to market with the brands firstever fourvalvepercylinder head, dual overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection, a variable induction system to boost highend performance and a stratospheric 7,500 rpm redline. The chevrolet chevy ii nova is a small automobile manufactured by chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. The chevrolet chevy iinova is a small automobile manufactured by chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Ricks camaro is open, shipping daily and ready to meet all of your automotive needs.

Fuel filter on driver s side frame rail fuel pressure regulator in tbi tbi injectors tps egr vacuum lines. Chevrolet auto parts or more popularly referred to as chevy auto parts come in just about every size, shape, color imaginable. When i was looking to replace my 83 nissan sentra in 1987, i was hoping that the chevrolet nova would get the twincam toyota 1. The soughtafter 1988 camaro was a 3rd generation camaro. With cars on the road for over a hundred years now the company was formed in 1911 according to wikipedia you can assume and know there are a few parts laying around.

Easy street 350 small block engine build super chevy magazine. If used in a daily driver or cruiser application, the 7. Whether youve fixed yours up or youve kept it going as a daily driver, give it some added protection where it really needs it with a nova bra. Get the best deals on tail lights for chevrolet nova when you shop the largest online selection at. Chevy nova parts chevy nova auto parts aftermarket chevy. We here at auto parts warehouse want to make sure youre happy with your car part purchases.

Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the perfect car. An open element, or no heated air intake, is ok for toy you drive in the summer, but is asking for icing on a daily driver in a cold climate. Chevy ii air conditioning chevy ii ac systems and oem. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1988 chevrolet nova.

Lost cars of the 1980s 1988 chevrolet nova twinca hemmings. Chevy radios classic chevrolet radios classic car stereos. Back when gm and toyota worked together, chevrolet badged corollas were built in california. Ecklers corvette is open, shipping daily and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. Find 1985 to 1988 chevrolet novas for sale on oodle classifieds.

We love seeing vintage cars as daily drivers, out on the streets where they belong. Free shipping and 1 year warranty 120mph speedometer. If we wouldnt put the part in our own vehicles, we wont sell them to anyone else. Now back to my original question is daily driving these car a good idea. The 1988 chevrolet nova added a sporty model to its lineup of subcompact frontwheeldrive cars. Get instant price details on the market value of the 1988 chevrolet nova. Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered daily drivers and are not valued as a classic vehicle.

But that same sedan is still miles ahead of a hyundai tiburon, chevy. Chevy nova 87 88 1987 1988 notchback tail light driver lh left oem. Easy to install, all our chevy nova car bras will protect your front end from the alltoocommon chipping and staining caused by bits of gravel and tar. Chevy nova radios we have several different chevy nova radios that fit in the original dash opening from 1962 to 1979. I have a 1972 chevy nova, it needs to be fully restored, im not looking to make it a show car, just a daily driver with plenty of power, the interior is intact, it has all. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Its camed and supercharged and we have personally witness this daily.

Get the best deals on tail lights for chevrolet nova when. Heres a 1988 chevy nova that was discarded at age 29. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low. I had a 65 wagon i bought in 1988 that i drove for 95k miles before tearing it down for restoration. The reality is, there are plenty of parts available for chevy cars, trucks and suvs. Chevy nova air conditioning systems and oem restoration parts from classic auto air. This 1963 chevrolet chevy ii nova is a pro street machine that has everything including a performancebuilt dart v8. Chevy nova notchback 87 88 1987 1988 tail light passenger rh right oe. What is the blue book value for a 1988 chevy scottsdale.

By all period accounts, it was an engaging car to drive, something that couldnt be said for many chevrolet compacts since the demise of the. Im planning on buying the restored, by restored i mean new engine and trans, this is what im really focusing on instead of paint i can always paint it later. Chevy nova car bras custom fit hood protectors for years. Follow along with the highlights and take a trip down easy street. Spanning from 19821992, 3rd generation camaros were equipped with factory fuel injection, fourcylinder engines, 16 inch wheels and hatchback body styles. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality. Whether you have a first, second, third or fourth generation model we have a chevy nova radio that will give you modern technology while still looking classic in the dash of your classic car. Find 511 used chevrolet ck 1500 listings at cargurus. This 1963 chevrolet chevy ii nova is a pro street machine. We offer a large selection of aftermarket chevy nova auto parts and more, at discount prices. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new chevrolet nova. How did you come to the decision of buying this car.

Everything fits together flawlessly few squeaks or gaps, even after three decades, the engine bay is large and accessible, and the interior is huge for a compact car. Chevy nova alternator bracket auto parts warehouse. Realize the full potential of your minirocket with one of our custom chevy nova suspension systems. It was a fun truck to use for fishing and as a daily driver. Get the best deals on hoods for chevrolet nova when. Back when gm and toyota worked together, chevroletbadged corollas were built in california. It tops out at 112mph, rides ok, and gets 30mpg, overall its a good first car. Ecklers is open, shipping and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. We have all the parts and accessories you need to help restore your 1988 chevy, at the best prices. I cannot stand toyotas chevy nova, but will admit that vintage corollanova is from a time when they still made a good cars, except for them rusting away before the owners eyes. It would be nearly impossible to know how fast this car is on any fast inspection. Maybe mid apocalyptic is a more accurate description. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 1988 chevy nova to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. I have 2 classic muscle cars in mind are a 1966 chevy nova or a 1969 camaro.

After a few years, though, its potential as a smallish muscle car became apparent. The chevy dealer told me that chevy only made 300 of these cars all black with red stripe. Well i am ready for this to be over and done i have owned this car for close to 2 years and it only worked correctly for a hand full of months so it time to suck it up and get er done. Chevy nova air conditioning nova ac systems and oem. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Trust ecklers for all of your restoration and replacement needs for your truck, racer, show car, street rod, or daily driver.

Find out more about us in the press or read stories from drivers who. The seller refers to this 1970 chevrolet nova ss as a real barn find. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the perfect. Jun 09, 2017 you have to see this amazing nre hp daily driver. At the time, the nova was one of the last holdouts of the carbureted age. Could use some mods but the way it is it rides like its on the ground while still having good clearance. The 1986 model nova is actually just a toyota corolla, rebadged and assembled in california by gms joint venture factory, nummi. Apr 01, 2009 follow along as we provide a detailed stepbystep guide to shaving door handles using a simple kit from electric life for our 1988 chevy camaro irocz super chevy magazine. The chevrolet nova twin cam is one of the coolest cars from the 1980s that youve probably never. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value.