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Resto-Mod 1962 Nova Convertible- AMT kit


mademan

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I reicently added a couple more 62-64 Novas to my collection, one of them being this builtup 62 Convertible. It is in pretty decent shape for being 40 years old; Missing the hood, and the windshield was glued in with presumably a whole tube of glue. I have started a bit of work on it tonight, and here it is:

Just as I recieved it

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The Nova already had an early v8 intalled, however I will be swapping it out for the 350 out of the current 69 Nova, as the detail is allot more crisp, and a better representation.

I have taken it all apart

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The windshield frame was very brittle, and warped from all of the glue that was used, and there was no way to save it, or the whindshield itself, so I dug out a 63 SS, that is very warped and transplanted the top of the frame. I will also be using the lower frame and cowl vent/wipers from it too.

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here is is, with the 63 SS window frame in place

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I took a variety of dremel bits to the inner quarters and the axle mounting locations on the chassis and widened it out to accomadate a larger tire.

I will be using Chief Josephs casts of the 295/50/15 out back, I have not decided on wheels yet, I may stay with the MRC Cragars, or go with some Corvette Rallys

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these tires by Chief Joseph are very highly reccomended! excellent cast, soft rubber, very realistic!!

Any Input, questions, comments, and critisisms are welcomed!

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I kinda collect them, as well as 1:1s.... between my father and I we have a "healthy collection" of 1:1s, mostly projects and parts cars.

iknow u got the wagon from tito which is one of my ultra wants

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