Chuck Most Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 No, it's not a factory body style, but I've seen a couple 1:1's done up in such a way. Not saying "Chevrolet should have done this" but who knows? Maybe it would have sold a few thousand. Anyway... 1990 vintage Jimmy Flintstone body, vintage Spectrum photoetch grille and lock cylinders, and a brand-spankin' new Grumpy's Toy Nova (chosen for it's bench seat and plain steel wheels) came together to make this happen, along with some "rattle-can touch-ups" to the pink paint and hand-painted commercial lettering. Okay... I did use dry transfers for the "Floral & Garden"... no way is my hand steady enough to hand-paint lettering THAT small. Still doesn't have an engine, though I did cut a Trumpeter six cylinder down to a four with plans to install it in this. I might still go that route, or use a regular Trumpeter six, or I might do something totally insane and just drop in the kit's 327. It'll work as a shelf filler between now and then at any rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGrowly Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Awesome build. I've owned 2 Novas. A 3rd gen 69 two-barrel carbureted version of the 350 5.7 L V8 and a 4th gen 75 with inline Six-cylinder 250 4.1 L. I might be comparing apples and oranges to you but I loved the I6. Smoked V8 all the time. The 350 is a classic and a champ under the hood, the 250 Purred like a large cat and was less weight better millage. The 69 was friends, he needed the cash. I sold the 69 to make Money to buy my great grandmothers 75. the 75 was a present to her from her son who worked at a Mich Chevy dealership. Boy it had all the bells and whistles, bullet wing mirrors, chromed out everything but the base power train and 1975 wheat colored thick shag carpet. I was confused at first but after a week I was sold, for life! And yes I did replace the carpets. No one believed it was a I6 always had to open the hood.Loven the Nova and applaud the use of a smaller block. Thanks for sharing.Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Very cool concept ! I think they should have done the sedan delivery. You did a fine job on that one . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Very cool, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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