stump Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hey guys, I've been looking high and low, trying to find decent reference pics of a 69 Nova 4-door...... They must be some sorta rare collectible are they.....?....not many around....... Meh....maybe I'm just looking in the wrong spots...... Anyways, I did manage to find something which was helpful......this is what I've got so far........ It's still quite roughed up.....but it's early on, so hang in there.... I've just put a couple of pics in my BMNova folder so far. This ain't going to be a quickie build, it could take some time.....so I'll make it's own folder at a later date. Plans are for a duel bench, column shift auto....no frills deal. Def'nitly steelies, or cheapo wheel covers of some sort...maybe one missing....(?)....Oh, and a six-banger....... 4-door Nova...??? I'll up date you's from time to time, but please...don't sit there with the popcorn and drinks waitin for updates....... Hope you like her.... cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRD67 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Good luck on this one! Did you ever see Wheel to Wheel Powertrain's '72 nova sleeper? it was the perfect sleeper, but a 4 door would have been more stealthy and they went with poverty caps and blackwalls when full hubcaps and white stripes would have made it ever more bada$$! You ought to resin cast this body, I think it would be a hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks BIRD. I'd wondered if many other guys had been having similar thoughts as this, and even thought ....resin...?? But chances are, a really good resin guy has got one almost done....(positive thoughts..)....Mine will be a long time getting done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Great idea making a 4 door Nova a bare bones car with a 6, i will be watching your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Did you try a google image search? http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...%3Doff%26sa%3DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The conversion looks great so far Greg! I'm a little unsure about the roofline though............... Four doors had a slightly more upright trailing edge to the C pillar whereas the coupe had a "faster" roofline. I think yours looks better though! There's an auction on eBay right now for 4 dr Nova............it's auction #190255867709. I'd link it, but eBay links never work here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hey Greg nice job so far. Lookin for good 4 door pics, eh? I'll check through my reference this weekend and see what I come up with. Man this popcorn is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hmmmmm? now that would make a very good sleeper, who would expect it? (just a thought) good going will be watching this build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks guys.. Harry, Yes thanks man, that's one of the pics I have. I got about 4 or 5 decent photos...one of them is almost perfect side view. Bill, Aye....the roofline is a concern....I thought it looks a little diff'rent, but may still try something there...(?) I made the C pillar slightly more vertical...maybe needs to go a little more. I think I can still manipulate that a little... Rob, Cheers mate. Hope you got a large bowl of popcorn mate.... I'll try a few things over the weekend....We have a 3-dayer coming up, so chances are good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hey waiter, I'm outta popcorn. Didn't get much of a chance to dig through my reference this weekend, been trying to finish my Nova, but I did come up with this. Wish I woulda got a better pic for ya though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 That's a Spanish ad for sure.........something about a safe/reliable car................by 1969 standards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hmmmmm? now that would make a very good sleeper, who would expect it? (just a thought) good going will be watching this build... Same thought as I had once I saw this............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert81 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Looks spot on to me. I drove a 69 Nova 4 door in high school. 250 inline 6/powerglide. White exterior/ light blue interior. Column shift/bench seat. 14 inch steel wheels. Drum brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks guys.. Cheers Rob, That's another good pic to add to my stash...appreciate that immensely. Bill, After ogling more pics, and taking your advise, I attacked the rood section the other night... I cut along the top of the rear window, about 6-7mm forward, down both C pillars to a bit over half way down and cut it off completely.. Added some styrene strips etc around the "bare" area and glued the section back on..... Sounds pretty rough I know....but I've slapped some putty on her now and sanded it back to shape..... It's a beaut day here today, so I should get a shot of primer on here, then sand it again....see how it looks. The overall shape does look 100% better now. Robert, You just described how I was envisioning this build mate.. Pics later today or tonight guys. cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) Well, the weather was kind enough for me for 3 days....s'pose I should show you'll what I got done.... First up, I wish to thank both Bill Geary and Ron Hamilton. It was these guys very valued and respected input (on this and another forum) which prompted me to try something very foreign to me..... I took to the Nova and hacked it up..... End result.......stretched roof. Tellya what......once I started, I was ready to glue it all back, as it was..... but, I couldn't turn back now, the damage was done...... I cut across the rear just forward of the rear window, about 6-7mm, down both C pillars to approx 2/3 down, the removed that section completely. The void was filled with some trusty styrene strips and bucket loads of putty..(or "bog" as most panel guys know it...) Once I had it built up to what I thought "looked" right, the section was glued pack on. New door handle recess' are also present and the old ones filled..(very rough) Late this arvo, I shot a very quik coat of primer on, just to hi-light the new panel lines etc.....I also took the liberty of removing the "fake" vents from the lower front fenders, being ever so careful not to hurt the script just above it... We started daylight saving down here over the weekend...so I have an extra hour of day light to play in the arvo now... I should get a fair bit done this week, so hopefully the next update will be not too far away.... Keep track here if ya like cheers Greg Edited October 6, 2008 by stump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Your welcome Greg! That definitely looks better...............just like the 1:1 now! I know it can be a pain (read: my '55 Ford! ).........but correct rooflines to me are paramount since that's what gets seen first when looking at a car from a side profile. You could say it's the car's "signature"............. Now if only RC2 would have put as much attention to their offerings.............(ahem........'58 Belvedere...ahem......) as you did into your roofline, there'd be much happier modelers out here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I really like your build and it does look better now that you made those changes. I will be looking for your updates good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert81 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 ######, I wish you could cast that guy in resin. I would buy at least two. My mind is filled with memories of my youth. Every time I check this build gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 That's much better !!! Hopefully this will inspire me to try a couple of 4 dr conversions that I've been considering. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hey guys, Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement.. Bill, Cheers man. Yes, I really pleased I chopped it up now...it has changed the overall character of it, for the better... I appreciate your thoughts and input mate.. Robert, Stay tuned...Resin has been talked of...... I've had word from one caster who is interested, if not him..I have a couple of other options..... Steve, Go for it......Inspiration is what got me here with this.... Mostly my mods are small and subtle, but sometimes it pays to try the "uncharacteristic".....Something off-beat. Thanks again guys, more soon. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Well Stumpman, Ya got the troops all werked up on dis one! But ya do gotta admit, it IS unique! Betcha'll be the only kid whats got one!!!As always, If I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Well Stumpman, Ya got the troops all werked up on dis one! But ya do gotta admit, it IS unique! Betcha'll be the only kid whats got one!!!As always, If I can help. Hey there George, Thanks mate. Psst....there's talk of resin gettin' involved.....don't tell anyone, ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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