SuperStockAndy Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I like what I see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Mainly the cars that race. No, the ones that do wheelies. Look at this, it's at the back. And this one My uncle's car has it on the back as well. I believe that those photos were taken at a non sanctioned track. Tech inspection is usually not that serious when there is no sanctioning body or state police to worry about. WF Edited January 24, 2012 by 6bblbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalepadgett Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks Guys! I've been bit hurry this week, I guess I can make some progress tomorrow. When I can get the Nova finished, I'm going to start another Stocker project, I'm not sure if it is '69 GTO D/Stocker or '70 Torino E/Stocker. My dad is building E/Stock Charger now, so maybe I need to start my E/Stocker too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Got something done for the Nova. Engine is pretty much done, still some little things to do, and maybe few details to add. Alternator is installed, so is that belt and fan too. Fan Clutch got some black washing with The Detailer, I think it looks much better now. I'm going to wetsand paint this again tomorrow, hopefully I have enough time to build another Driveshaft Loop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very cool Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Thanks, Andy! Looks Like you have super nice Avatar! I built another driveshaft loop. It's from aluminium also. You think, it's better now? I wetsanded the body too, and I guess it'll be time to paint some more red to it very soon. I put the heater on in Garage, so it's possible to paint. Äh, that picture is too sharp. It does look better in person... Edited January 26, 2012 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks Niko The Nova is looking awesome as well, can't wait to see the finished product. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssschris Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 In the pics of the 2 cars doing wheelies , what looks like rear driveshaft loops are really fromt mounts for the ladder bars /traction bars. Take it from me, the loop should be in front ,alittle behind the u-joint. I have brocken a rear u-joint at a full thottle launch & the drive shaft just falls out on the ground, no problem as long as you have a rev limiter to stop your engine from overreving at the sudden loss of the load. We have also lost the front u joint under a full thottle launch, with front tires in the air, did not pole vault the car but the driveshaft came right through the floorboard of the car , could have killed the driver, but it missed him. It caused ALOT of damage , all the inside Aluminum tin work had to be replaced, along with most of the front tube chassis /suspension. I really belive that under full thottle, with the weight of the car off the nose, cosidering todays strong drivshfts, it would be very possible to pole vault a car if the front u-joint were th break. I now have a loop at the front & rear , plus my ladder bar mounts,running uner the drivshafts on both of my Camaros. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks Guys! Chris: That's suprising, how much damage one driveshaft can make. Good to have Driveshaft loop on the front and on rear. I guess they are good enough now on this Nova. I managed to fail the paintjob again. Needs to get more MR.Muscle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadKaw6 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice work on your Nova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks, Frank! I just bought "Polishing set", and I'll be testing how it works with this Nova build. But I guess the paint needs to be removed now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Today I was able to rework that belt and pulley area... I don't understand why, but I installed that fan and didn't convert that water pump to present Electric one. Now I built new belt from black paper, and pullies are from the kit. I converted that water pump to present electric pump, and I guess it's Ok. Not 100% correct, but good enough, it can't be seen very well anymore, when I put everything together. Edited February 2, 2012 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That looks awesome! If you don't mind me offering some advice, the pump motor looks a bit small, but it's nothing major. Still looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks, Frank! I just bought "Polishing set", and I'll be testing how it works with this Nova build. But I guess the paint needs to be removed now... What??? Why would you need to remove the red paint? Are you going to repaint the NOVA again then? The polishing set is use to polish the clear coat that goes on top of the paint.... am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Andy: Thanks! The motor is bit small, yeah, but next time I'll build better one. Can't take that water pump off from the engine anymore. Bart: I managed to fail painting that red. After first coat, it wasn't shiny at all, but that wasn't big problem. Bigger problem was, that there were some mistakes on the bodywork, and trunk lid wasn't smooth. I didn't have Polishing set that time. Now I painted another coat of Red, to make everything look alright. BUT some strange things happened, and paint came away from the corners, and did little reaction with that older paint coat, so now I can see white plastic from some spots. Other than that, paintjob is pretty good, but those can't be fixed nicely, so I guess it's easier to remove that paint and throw about 20 year old Spray Can away. Without that problem, I would be happy and body would be clearcoated allready and waiting for polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Bart: I managed to fail painting that red. After first coat, it wasn't shiny at all, but that wasn't big problem. Bigger problem was, that there were some mistakes on the bodywork, and trunk lid wasn't smooth. I didn't have Polishing set that time. Now I painted another coat of Red, to make everything look alright. BUT some strange things happened, and paint came away from the corners, and did little reaction with that older paint coat, so now I can see white plastic from some spots. Other than that, paintjob is pretty good, but those can't be fixed nicely, so I guess it's easier to remove that paint and throw about 20 year old Spray Can away. Without that problem, I would be happy and body would be clearcoated allready and waiting for polishing. Ah... man, sorry to hear that Niko, that has got to be quite a pain in the neck. I am sure without that problem, you would be in heaven knowing you only needed to clear and polish to have a final product. Well keep us posted on your paint job, I have my fingers crossed for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes, I guess the new primer and paint will help to get better result. Needs to get some MR.Muscle now, actually that day is today, then I can start removing the paint. Luckily I forgot to paint the hood, so I can paint that already, while the body is in Mr.Muscle. I'll post some pics when I do more progress, maybe that day is pretty soon, there are some other things to do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Niko...what is "Mr Muscle?" Is that an oven cleaner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 I guess MR.Muscle is something you don't have in The USA. It's somekind of cleaner for pipes in the house, but removes paint really well. Many Finnish modelers use it, and it sure is good stuff. It's actually "Kodin Putkimies", but there's little MR.Muscle text too, so it's better to call it MR. Muscle, than Putkimies, on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I guess MR.Muscle is something you don't have in The USA. It's somekind of cleaner for pipes in the house, but removes paint really well. Many Finnish modelers use it, and it sure is good stuff. It's actually "Kodin Putkimies", but there's little MR.Muscle text too, so it's better to call it MR. Muscle, than Putkimies, on this forum. is that the "mr muscle drain unbloker" ?? if so will it take off automotive spray paint ?? by the way your nova is coming along very nicly indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 if so will it take off automotive spray paint ?? by the way your nova is coming along very nicly indeed I have removed Automotive Spray paints too with it, so yes, it works. Really great stuff, but don't know if you have that in the USA or not. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have removed Automotive Spray paints too with it, so yes, it works. Really great stuff, but don't know if you have that in the USA or not. Thanks! i'm from uk mate so i will have a look for it... thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Oh, yes that might be bit different thing, when it's inside Europe. Let Me know, if you find any? It would be very interesting to know, is it sold in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Oh, yes that might be bit different thing, when it's inside Europe. Let Me know, if you find any? It would be very interesting to know, is it sold in the UK. is it a gel or liquid ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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