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On 19/07/2019 at 10:46 PM, Superbird McMonte said:

I’m lovin’ it!

 

On 19/07/2019 at 11:16 PM, LouO said:

some amazing work going on here, I keep coming back and it looks better and better every time!

 

On 20/07/2019 at 10:57 PM, MeatMan said:

Wow! Good stuff there.

Thanks Guys, I appreciate your feedback. Just spurs me on to get this done and make the new owners happy with the result!!

Cheers.....Geoff

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19 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Looking very, very good! Drive on! B)

Thanks Snake.

More time at the bench today preparing a few bits and pieces. Used my photo-reducing method and printed up the Edelbrock valve covers. Other images in pic are MSD ignition modules and Racepak dashboard faces for my other project, the Kaufman Falcon.

Cut the images out and glued them to the tops of the valve covers, then painted the units with aluminium paint. Then sat them on the engine to check the look. Happy with them!!

Heading to hobby shop tomorrow for super glue and zapper, and some fresh putty.

As always, comments most welcome.

Cheers.... Geoff

 

 

 

 

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

Back from a big weekend of historic Motorsport and thought it was time to get stuck into the Nova as I saw the owners of the car at the racetrack.

Managed to get some primer on the body and can now see I still have a fair bit of filling and sanding to do. Also I still have the drip rails and rear window trim to go on.

Finished reshaping the harness holes in the seats and shot them with primer.

Then spent some time priming and painting the engine block in Tamiya French Blue and tried out the intake manifold and rocker covers to see how it would look. Yeah not bad.

As always guys, your comments and feedback are most welcome ?

Cheers...... Geoff

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Been a little while since my last post but managed to take advantage of the wet conditions here at home and spend some time at the bench.

Tackled the rest of the roof trim today. Rain gutters and rear window surround attached. 

More sanding and shaping to do but very happy with progress.

Cheers..... Geoff

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On 20 August 2019 at 4:57 PM, Straightliner59 said:

Man, that is looking beautiful! You ought, to be pleased!

 

On 20 August 2019 at 8:22 PM, afx said:

Coming along nicely Geoff.

 

On 20 August 2019 at 10:25 PM, Rider said:

This is really looking great Geoff, keep at it bro.

Thanks guys. Appreciate your support. Ploughing into it now. Got some more commission builds coming up so need to clear the decks soon!

Cheers..... Geoff

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12 months passes pretty quickly and I've had little to no time to do any modeling on this project.

However, I do now have time (being in a covid19 lockdown) to spend at the bench on my projects.

Watch out soon for some more progress pics.

Cheers....Geoff

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Hi Guys,

 

Here's a couple of comparison photos showing the conversion from Coupe to 2 door Sedan body.

I'm wondering if there is anybody interested in a resin copy.

I would consider getting it done if the interest was there. Let me know what you think.

Original body shape is the white one. My modified sedan is the primered one.

Cheers.....Geoff

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24 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

Great work on that roof conversion, it realy came alive with the trim!

 

Keep it going you are doing a fine job!

Valve covers looks good! BTW. wasnt there a PE set of those valve covers availible earlier? 

Thanks Anton,

If I can make a part, I prefer to do that than buy aftermarket. So the valve covers are topped with a photo representation of the real thing.

Cheers....Geoff

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17 minutes ago, zakdoggi said:

Thanks Anton,

If I can make a part, I prefer to do that than buy aftermarket. So the valve covers are topped with a photo representation of the real thing.

Cheers....Geoff

Thats a good state of mind ! ? As i said, They look very good ?

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Hey Geoff.....this is really looking Good!! It's been awhile since I've been here and I'm not disappointed one little bit.(as I knew I wouldn't be). Keep up the great work..

Also...I'd be in for a few(2) of the body's if you cast it..for sure.

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On 8/22/2020 at 12:25 AM, zakdoggi said:

I'm wondering if there is anybody interested in a resin copy

Just found this thread myself....& just got caught up.

Very impressed with your build..Great fab work!!!

.....and Yes!  I would be in for one if you did cast it!

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Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback!

A little more progress today.

Distributor and headers added to engine, Rollcage setting up, and front end parts installed - Note on this kit the steering rod is too short, making the front wheels toe out something terrible. Hence you'll see my fix on the steering rod to lengthen it properly.

And for those interested in a casting of the body, I'll see what I can do to get them done.

Cheers......Geoff

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