mgbdriver Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I'm building a replica of a friend's custom '67 Nova that has been reborn as the No Camino. I began by basing the body conversion on the Jimmy Flintstone Nova sedan delivery. After removing the entire roof section I grafted on a narrowed 65 El Camino roof section to the main body of the nova. Bed is built up using Evergreen sheet and square rod and strips. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wow, this is gonna be cool. Nice execution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 The original is really nice and looks like it was well done. It also looks like you are going to do it justice! Carry on Mike!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I think the 1:1 is very cool. I'm sure your model will look great as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbdriver Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Added .010 evergreen rod to replicate wheel well trim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbdriver Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Giving a go at replicating No Camino's seat pattern by modifying the bench seat from the AMT Impala kit by narrowing it and inlaying craft wire to create the border between the pleats and the flat sections. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Wow! This is looking real good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Really nice work… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 The real one and yours are both very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Nice project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Nice idea on the seats, I never would have though of that. They look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbdriver Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Chuckyg1 said: Nice idea on the seats, I never would have though of that. They look good. It was a wild idea I had after considering other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Man that looks great, No Camino, or........El Caminova !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 El Nomino or El Novino? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I'm going with Novamino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hi Mike, this is awesome stuff going on here! I love phantoms, especially when they are as well done as this. Your bodywork looks fantastic, and the seats are very nicely done. I will be following along. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbdriver Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 thanks for the name suggestions but the 1/1 has already been christened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 2:08 PM, NOBLNG said: El Nomino or El Novino? 😁 Haha… you’re good at the name game Greg, especially if it it ends in “ino”😉😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) On 1/25/2022 at 9:23 PM, Steve H said: Haha… you’re good at the name game Greg, especially if it it ends in “ino”😉😁 Thanks Steve. Sorry to side track the thread Mike. I like what you’ve done with the wheelwell trim. I need to do that on a kit I’m working on, and will be stealing that idea.😁 Edited April 2, 2022 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbdriver Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 Interior bucket configured, dash slightly modified for under dash AC and new aftermarket insturments and new door panel pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbdriver Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) Guards Red and 2k clear from Splash Paints. First time using my new Creos .5 tip airbrush. Very happy with the results so far. Edited April 2, 2022 by mgbdriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Excellent work on the conversion ! I always wanted to try something like this but never have , glad to see you doing one . Love that red !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 The build is looking great. Those red looks killer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Yay, it's back. That red is awesome. I know you'll do the interior justice. Great mods & a great build so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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