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nova's use pretty much teh same suspension as a 2nd gen. upper and lower control arm fronts and leaf spring rear.
on nova's of that vintage a big spot to check for rust is teh leading edge of teh rocker in the front wheel well. also check for teh typical crap collecting and createing rot on the inner lip of the rear wheel wells.
grab a hold of the leaf springs and give them a good tug. the front pockets can rot out of those cars, not teh most common thing, but if it spend time parked on dirt or grass it can become a problem. the pocket is replaceable so it isn't a really big deal, just a PITA.
also watch out for the "air shock solution". so many cars of that vintage have tired leafs in them. the most common/cheapest fix is a set of air shocks. this isn't a sign of any problem really, just be aware that it means you will be buying shocks and springs to make a proper repare.
nova's also suffer from teh typical gm problems of that era. watch for weak looking power steering lines, dead rag joint on the steering, and rotted/rusting radiator supports. also make sure you pull up the carpet and move whatever is in teh trunk to check for rot. if there is rust on teh floor it most likely means that the rear window leaks. once again not a big deal to repair, but it is a time consuming PITA.
good luck, let us know how it is.
later
tim
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