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How many and what years Nova share the same body as a 1974?
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Same basic body 1968-1974
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Thanks John,
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Actually, the 73 and '74 Nova share the same body parts. The 68-72 look similar and share the same X-body name, but all actual parts are different. For example, '73 was also the first year for the 5 mph bumpers, which requires different fenders and quarters. The doors can interchange, but you must make modifications to mount the vent windows if desired. The '73 & '74 hood look the same except for the front lip on the '73 & '74 has a shorter front lip where the trim piece goes on.
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Chris, Nice to hear from you again! I thought that the information provided earlier was incorrect.... but far-be-it-from-me to question a National Board Member of the VCCA. John 
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John, is that really you behind that last comment?
Yes, I know what you mean......
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Chris is right. The '73 and '74 nova doors fit on the previous year but they do not have the vent pane windows of the '68-72. Some part do interchange but I would stick to the two years Jim. Why do you ask? What's up? 
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I would just like to clarify myself as far as the information I provided, it was based on Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-1998 printed by Krause, edited by Ron Kowalke. When Jim posted the question I was thumbing through the book looking up something else. The book stated that the 1975 lineup was the first major body change in 8 years. I did not think Jim was looking for specific part interchanges with his question. I look at these year Novas as a platform similar to the Corvairs 1960-1964, as in that case the 1960 is a stand alone unit, but yet is still considered to be on the same platform as the other years. They also I have learned have very little parts interchanges. My mistake and my error for offering printed information that I presumed to be correct.
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1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
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I should have been more to the point. I should have asked about the padded dash and the instrument panel. I have an instrument panel with a tachometer in it. Probably from a SS.
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The tach dash was used on a car with the optional gauge package. In 1972, this option was available on any V-8 powered Nova. If my memory is correct, the tach dash does not have a gas gauge in it. The gas gauge was in the console gauges.
FYI - the later model Nova's (75-78 I think)with the gauge package used an volt gauge rather than the amp gauge. I found this out when I purchased the wrong unit.
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Thanks for your help Chris.
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