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Authenticity reference

Cowl tag year/division/body evidence

trim correctness · documented

1970 Chevrolet Nova SS at Golden Super Cruise; exact-year SS exterior context, not individual L48 proof. 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350

Reference Details

Common issue
Cowl tag confirms body/paint/trim data, not the L48 engine by itself. · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Confidence
documented · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Correct value
70 = 1970, 1 = Chevrolet, 14 = Nova V8, 27 = 2-door sedan in the cited cowl-tag guide · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Where to check
Body cowl trim tag · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Common issue
Cowl tag confirms body/paint/trim data, not the L78 engine by itself. · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
Confidence
documented · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
Correct value
70 = 1970, 1 = Chevrolet, 14 = Nova V8, 27 = 2-door sedan in the cited cowl-tag guide · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
Where to check
Body cowl trim tag · 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
Common issue
Cowl tag confirms body/paint/trim data, not the L48 SS drivetrain by itself. · 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Confidence
documented · 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Correct value
71 = 1971, 1 = Chevrolet, 14 = Nova V8, 27 = 2-door sedan in the cited 1971 cowl-tag guide · 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Where to check
Body cowl trim tag · 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Common issue
Cowl tag confirms body/paint/trim data, not the L48 SS drivetrain by itself. · 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Confidence
documented · 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Correct value
72 = 1972, 1 = Chevrolet, 14 = Nova V8, 27 = 2-door sedan in the cited 1972 cowl-tag guide · 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
Where to check
Body cowl trim tag · 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350

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