Snake45 Posted February 16 Just bought (on impulse) a resin body for Jungle Jim's '67 Nova. I already have the decals, and should have suitable paint, so I just need to piece together a chassis. Did a google-image search and couldn't find one pic with the body up. From what I can tell, it SEEMS to be a tube-frame chassis, with the chassis painted a similar blue color to the body. I'm thinking the early Logghe chassis from one of the reissued MPC funny cars (such as the Judge GTO) should work, or be close enough to adapt. Anyone have any other info on the chassis of this car, or any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Pol Posted February 16 Jungle Jim`s son is on facebook I think there is group on there that has Jungle jims photos on there to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Pol Posted February 16 I build one awell ago and used the chassis from the Johan funny car kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted February 17 I may have some photos of one that Roger Lee and Rich Ruggiero built years ago. Roger built the chassis, so, no question it is correct! It will probably be tomorrow night, before I have a chance to look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 17 15 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: I may have some photos of one that Roger Lee and Rich Ruggiero built years ago. Roger built the chassis, so, no question it is correct! It will probably be tomorrow night, before I have a chance to look. That would be the 1966 car he built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 17 1 hour ago, mr68gts said: That would be the 1966 car he built. The '66 car was completely different, with long nose and altered rear wheel openings. No idea what kind of chassis was under that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 18 22 minutes ago, Snake45 said: The '66 car was completely different, with long nose and altered rear wheel openings. No idea what kind of chassis was under that one. Yes i know. I was referring to the 66 car is the one Roger and Rich built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, mr68gts said: Yes i know. I was referring to the 66 car is the one Roger and Rich built. Yes I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted February 18 9 hours ago, mr68gts said: That would be the 1966 car he built. D'oh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmustang Posted February 18 (edited) 13 hours ago, Snake45 said: The '66 car was completely different, with long nose and altered rear wheel openings. No idea what kind of chassis was under that one. Snake, I found this pic. Not sure, but it looks right, no rear AWB. Edited February 18 by magicmustang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 18 35 minutes ago, magicmustang said: Snake, I found this pic. Not sure, but it looks right, no rear AWB. Absolutely fantastic! Exactly what I needed to know! Almost certainly a Logghe chassis. That pic also has a wealth of detail about the tinwork, too. You've made my day! Thanks SO much my friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmustang Posted February 18 1 minute ago, Snake45 said: Absolutely fantastic! Exactly what I needed to know! Almost certainly a Logghe chassis. That pic also has a wealth of detail about the tinwork, too. You've made my day! Thanks SO much my friend! Glad to help. Jungle Jim is one of my favorite build subjects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmustang Posted February 18 3 hours ago, Snake45 said: Absolutely fantastic! Exactly what I needed to know! Almost certainly a Logghe chassis. That pic also has a wealth of detail about the tinwork, too. You've made my day! Thanks SO much my friend! Snake found another pic, different angle. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 18 45 minutes ago, magicmustang said: Snake found another pic, different angle. Hope this helps. Very most way excellent! The chassis looks black in this one, but we know from the other one it's light blue. Looks like different rear wheels in this shot, too. Good details on the fuel/water tanks. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtx6970 Posted February 18 I vaguely remember reading many years ago the chassis in this car is the same in his 68-69 Nova bodied car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 18 26 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: I vaguely remember reading many years ago the chassis in this car is the same in his 68-69 Nova bodied car I'd never heard that, but it sure looks to be the same color. I have a mint unbuilt Logge chassis of the right type from a JoHan '70 4-4-2. When the body comes, I'll check and see if the wheelbase works. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmustang Posted February 18 41 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: I vaguely remember reading many years ago the chassis in this car is the same in his 68-69 Nova bodied car Here's a pic of the restored '69 Nova FC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 18 I have the old Super Stock & Drag Illustrated magazine that had the full-color centerfold of that car--disassembled down to the last nut and bolt. And the complete cost list--IIRC, it ran to somewhere around $25,000, a huge amount of money in those days (it would have bought FIVE brand new Corvettes). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitro norman Posted February 27 (edited) The 67 Nova originally had a black chassis and was later painted light blue. The main part of the body was steel with fiberglass doors , front end etc. It also had opening doors.The body color was GM Marine Blue. Good luck with the build. You can get the proper front wheels for this car from the Miss Deal funny car kit. Edited February 27 by nitro norman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 27 2 hours ago, nitro norman said: The 67 Nova originally had a black chassis and was later painted light blue. The main part of the body was steel with fiberglass doors , front end etc. It also had opening doors.The body color was GM Marine Blue. Good luck with the build. You can get the proper front wheels for this car from the Miss Deal funny car kit. Good info, thanks! Didn't know about the Miss Deal wheels--I have one of those somewhere. I'm planning to paint it Model Master Nassau Blue, which is just a shade lighter than Marina Blue but looks like the photos to me. Soon as the body gets here I'll see if it fits the JoHan '70 Olds chassis. If not, I'll have to come up with a Plan B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian McLaren Posted February 28 Great project, got to love the way modelers help each other and the amount of information that can be obtained on almost any car of note. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitro norman Posted March 1 I just ran across this pick on facebook. Maybe it will help with your build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitro norman Posted March 1 On 2/17/2021 at 6:49 PM, Snake45 said: The '66 car was completely different, with long nose and altered rear wheel openings. No idea what kind of chassis was under that one. These are some pics of Roger Lee's chassis for the longnose Nova ( '66 ) He was kind enough to share them with me for reference for my styrene version. I have read that J Jim built the real chassis himself on his garage floor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmustang Posted March 1 9 minutes ago, nitro norman said: These are some pics of Roger Lee's chassis for the longnose Nova ( '66 ) He was kind enough to share them with me for reference for my styrene version. I have read that J Jim built the real chassis himself on his garage floor. Now that is good information. Never seen those before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
