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Yeah, I guess it's fair to say I like em... ? I've owned 18 reaI 4th generation Novas (tagged and insured) since 95. I've got a small hoard of these kits stashed away. I'm saving them for a rainy day I guess... ? Here are some of the Novas that I've bought fixed up and sold... the all silver 76 Hatchback at the end is the one I currently own.

That's Cool! I have more than a few plans for more of the four door cars, so I will buy more when these are built. On the list is converting a 4 door to a Station Wagon and I have a 2 door conversion to a sedan delivery planned also...

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun for my first time officiating the Cannonball Run. I had so much fun that I'm gonna do it agian! ?... The Next Cannonball Run Community build Challenge will be "The 21' Cannonball Ruse" Racecars in disguise. I formally invite everyone to compete! Coming Soon to the Community Build Page.. Build starts Jan 1st. Also the 2020 CBR Poll is up and I encourage everyone to take a minute and vote for your favorite! Thanks agian for your participation!

This was a glue bomb that Bill Spencer started with for the 2020 CBR... turned out fantastic.

Yes, Glue Bombs are welcome and the Superbird will be perfect for the challenge... I hope you will join in with us on Jan 1st...

Yeah, I was hoping to see atleast one more finished before tonight... but I'm not gonna say which one? I've been watching the "Car Star" movies today in preparation for the final finish line builds. I love both Gumball and Cannonball, finished DMCL too, all classics! I'm watching Two-Lane Blacktop now and I've got some observations... ? the GTO was definitely the right color for the part, It seems every time he stopped he was picking up passengers ... The Taxi GTO... ? He sure was the lyingest son-of-a- gun that ever tied shoes!??? Nothing funnier than a lying Taxi driver, right? I wanted to say to all the Cannonballers, even the ones that won't finish, I really enjoyed seeing the progress and all the builds come together! Thanks to all for making it happen! Model builders find inspiration from everywhere... I'm always interested in what inspires others. These Cannonball Runs really do bring it out of us. With that said, I formally invite everyone to compete in the "21' Cannonball Ruse" coming soon to a Community Build Page near you! It's gonna be a good one!

Project 4gotten 4Door is on the bench. I'm checking out some options for the chassis and the 69 Nova Revell fits best. I built a Prostreet chassis for a two door it even works for the Resin body! Anyway... I always set out a background display of what I'm working on junkyard for inspiration... I didn't realize I had so many of the unbuilt X body cars...

Thanks, and I can't believe you never seen this movie either lol.. Have you had a chance to watch the movie yet? Thanks again for all the positivity everyone! I appreciate it... we're counting down now til the finish date! Been a good run and I hope the 21Cannonball Run we be as great! ??

Oh Wow! I just seen the T/A! The weathering is great and the stolen stereo is a nice detail. I like how you told the story as if you've prepared the actual movie car. It looks like it was a fun build!

I hope you can make it! I'm cheering for ya!

I'd say so! ? Perfect stance!

Oh yeah, Dwyane's the man... the Novas are so Awesome! Ya gotta get you one ? The Caprice is really cool with those Copo Dogdish hubcaps! Digging that! The Crown vic is a close match to the MIB car... I just researched it the movie car is an 86. The resin is an 88? I owned an 85 silver with maroon top, not for long though, accidentally put Kerosene in the tank and it washed the rings and ruined the engine. I sold it for 200 bucks to a demolition derby driver. ???

Greg's kits are fantastic huh? I want the Crown Vic too...thinking about the Agent K crusier from Men in Black ..Definitely thinking something like a taxi for the Nova...

Yep that's right! I have plenty of projects on the workbench but I knew as soon as these kits were in my hands I would be Sweeping the Bench off to focus my efforts on getting one of these Awesome 78 4 door sedans built. I plan on making some changes to the chassis and engine bay so it will look less like the MPC kit. I'm really excited to get it started. So much so that I don't even have a plan for it. ? One will become an LA Black and White... later on, but I want to build a civilian/general public car... maybe a Driver's Ed or Pizza delivery driver from the 70's early 80's?

Yeah, that was a funny scene... first time I seen the movie was at the Broadmore Plaza Cinema... my buddy's parents owned the theater so we got in to see it despite the fact we were only 13 and 14. I watched all the 80's movies at that movie theater. Sadly it closed in the early 90's.

I used two Suburban kits but the left overs from the second one will become a Good Humor 60's style ice cream truck... so technically neither of the trucks will be sacrificed. I'm building molds for door jambs and inner door frames now.

I'm impressed with the simplicity of the kit and how you were able to add so much detail to it... Awesome build and Great execution. It represents the movie, and also looks excellent with the other builds in the "Starting Line" finished builds thread!

That's an excellent movie choice and a perfect example of the Cannonball Twisted Movie Car theme. It's one of my favorites! I can't help but wonder if somehow Dalton seen the ad "FOR A GREAT BUICK CALL"... ???!

I really like how this turned out... it looks like they just yanked the Buick engine and replaced it with the Vette engine in the same day...? like this is the actual car from the movie...so cool! I'm thinking this build could pass for the Drive Angry movie car too... pulling double duty... just needs some bullet holes! ???

I just wanted to say folks, that the finished builds are Spectacular so far! And I love how each build has specific details that tie the car to the movie... like for example that CB antenna on the DMCL Charger it's spot on! Or how bout the green headlights on the Black Beauty?!?! Or the licence plate on the Lotus! Of course some builds are just instantly recognizable. I'm real glad I went with the ski rack now for sure.? Anyway we're counting down til the end, and I hope we'll see more finished builds... the holidays are approaching so you guys can tie up some loose ends and get to the finish line! See ya there!

Oh, I would've loved to have seen him live...I hadn't really ever heard anything from him other than Angel eyes... After the meeting, I rushed out and bought all his music... been a fan ever since.

Didn't that place burn down? ?? I actually met Jeff Healy at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (School for the Def and Blind) in 1990. He was visiting a friend... he was quiet and soft spoken. Awesome personality and a Hellava blues musician. My favorite song is Hideaway... https://www.google.com/search?q=hideaway+jeff+healey&oq=&aqs=chrome.1.35i39i362l5...5.-1j0j7&client=ms-android-sprint-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8# Great build on the Buick... It looks like you snatched it from the Roadhouse movie set! The weathering is perfect!

Wow! that is the best build I've seen so far of this kit! Love the uniroyal tires!

Awesome! the more the merrier! ? Very good question, thanks for the interest, As far as the rules go I'm still working it out honestly. The main goal of the Community builds is to get people building together and if we're all building the same theme, it really does help builders connect. My main goal in the CBR is to keep everyone building. The way I run it will always be up to the builder's open interpretation. I don't want to be told what to do on my model, so I'm not gonna do it to anyone else. ? The overall Theme will be set in place and then you just follow the rules how you interpret them. I would trust that everyone will stay within the blurred lines Lol. To answer your question specifically, I would think that the build needs to be both safe and practical for the long haul. So maybe a straight axle would have to be replaced with coilovers... not to mention be unnoticed as a "race" car. I think when it comes down to it, the golden rule will be... the model you choose to build has to show some version of a Race car or Racing Sponsorship and or numbers on the boxart. The question has been asked if we would allow two different kits? example: nascar chassis and stock body... the short answer will likely be since we have already allowed it previously then YES... if you must but I encourage the builder to choose something more challenging. Agian as long as it gets you building and participating, then that's my goal!

Thanks guys! It was a fun build. As the entries are pulling up to the starting line, I'm seeing some fantastic movie car builds! "Language Lessons" "Inspired words from a man who knows how to ski". ???