Looking for a Manual for 1973 18 foot starcraft nova IO. Attempting to restore and would like to compare to original looks.

Looks like to Nova with 300 horsepower versus 150 for the Corvair.

1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series Specifications

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The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series measures 180.00 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 108.00 inches. 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series. Article · Image gallery ...
Weight: 2350 lbs ' 1065.942 kg
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Engine Location: Rear

Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova

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A 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8 was available with up to 300 hp (220 kW), suddenly putting Nova SS performance practically on a par with the GTO, 4-4-2, and 271 bhp ...
Model years: 1962-1979; 1985-1988
Manufacturer: Chevrolet (‎General Motors‎); ‎NU...‎
Production: 1961-1979; 1985-1988
Class: Compact (1962-1979); ‎Subcompact‎ ...‎ ‎History · ‎Origin · ‎Nova SS · ‎International Novas

check with chiltons..Old versions are sometimes still available on line or in auto stores.

You can get one at faxonautoliterature.com. They have it for $10. Hope this helps.

You can get the original GM wiring diagrams at faxonautoliterature.com for $8. I've used them before and had excellent service. Hope this helps.

try any auto upholstery place that does upholstery and trim

Your best bet is to get yourself a repair manual from chiltons or strate from G.M. Most all your major auto parts stores have web sites you can go to and get the information and diagrams you need also. A repair manual is best. You also can get them thru Year One. National Parts Depot. Original Parts Groupe, Jegs, and Summit Racing. for your particular project.

hi, if you are located in US, then try contacting the following dealer:

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If you are located overseas , try : GM Parts | Wholesale GM Parts | All GM Parts.

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there is no way to tell if its the original motor. but the vin. will tell you what size engine came with the vehicle.your local gm dealer can tell you which numbers and letters mean what. including whether or not it is actually an SS.