Mark Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 The Falcon body also has the between-the-taillights area altered, with a recess for a drag 'chute. The headlight areas in the grille have been re-engraved to resemble headlamp covers. 100% stock would take some doing, but Pro Street would be attainable. Fill the 'chute recess, drill out the headlamp covers, rework the rear wheel openings, then fit it to a '66 Nova pro street chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stavanzer Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 What about the '64 Galaxie? Isn't that kit now a Mod Stock kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 And, Can I use the little '63 Chevy wagon to pull the Drag Car? The future is so bright, I've got to wear shades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, alexis said: What about the '64 Galaxie? Isn't that kit now a Mod Stock kit? Probably the stock curbside kit. They're 2 different kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 54 minutes ago, alexis said: And, Can I use the little '63 Chevy wagon to pull the Drag Car? Probably not in the Real World, but hey, we live in Plastic World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Mark said: Fix that '63 hardtop! The altered wheelbase '65 is based on the '62-'63 hardtop, same roof and windows. Find a started or incomplete '65, then stub that roof into the '63 body. Shouldn't be hard... Looks like I already fixed it, and forgot I had before I posted that. Duh. I pulled it out of the box tonight and looked it over. The top is straight and so are the window posts. That jogged my memory because I've had it for a long time. As I remember the top was sunken in the middle, and I used the "steam trick" to carefully straighten it. It is a nice kit, a very sharp resin casting, and I'd like to build it. All it needs is an engine. It's molded in a brownish resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Mark said: Now watch eBay for an avalanche of Nova wagon builtups and "projects" over the coming weeks, as the Great Unloading commences... And watch the prices for original 6-cylinder engines take off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I wonder if the 66 nova chassis would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 11:08 AM, GMP440 said: Saw this on Steven's Intenational website. AMT PLASTIC MODEL KITS AMT-1223 1/25 Cal Drag Combo: 1964 Ford Galaxie, Falcon Funny Car & Trailer $71.95 TBA AMT PLASTIC MODEL KITS AMT-1202 1/25 1963 Chevy II Station Wagon Craftsman Series $30.95 TBA Great way to blow 100 scheckles.... I'm in!.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Great news! I am in for both, multiples of the Nova wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 56 minutes ago, Classicgas said: I wonder if the 66 nova chassis would work? It should, unless the station wagon wheelbase is longer. We'll have to research that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Snake45 said: It should, unless the station wagon wheelbase is longer. We'll have to research that. Wheelbase was the same. 110" for 1st and 2nd gen, all body styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Rear overhang is a tad longer on wagons, nothing that can't be handled though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Spare tire well would need to be cut out of the wagon's chassis and dropped into the sedan's chassis, but shouldn't be tough to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Classicgas said: I wonder if the 66 nova chassis would work? I have checked as I am in process of building a 63 Nova Wagon. The 66 chassis works but needs some sanding around and behind the rear wheel wells and maybe some clearancing to work with the wagon interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 A little Nova Wagon, now I just need to get a couple of Surf Boards and I'm heading to County Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Tower hobby's show the price for the drag combo at $58.99 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 How many are secretly looking forward to the MPC Wacky Racers Compact Pussycat reissue? Hopefully it have the purple plated body like the original lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, Paul Hettick said: How many are secretly looking forward to the MPC Wacky Racers Compact Pussycat reissue? Hopefully it have the purple plated body like the original lol. Not Me, I don't have any firecrackers left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) With the announcement of the 63 Chevy II wagon; you think we will see the Indy Drag Combo come out later on? Edited July 6, 2020 by GMP440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 If the do, probably before X-mas, when people are looking for presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I have a Compact Pussy Cat in my display case. Dad and I (more Dad than me I'd bet) built it when new. I'm missing the umbrella. I'll have to the Mean Machine to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wku88 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Wacky Races...now there is an emotional buy right there. Glad I am not the only one who had a crush on Penelope Pitstop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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