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That's what I'm going to do. I'm going to install it as is. I think the only problem I'll have at the front will be the rad hoses being too long, I can just snip them off. If I install the engine with the front mounts in correct position I'll have to do some work to the crossmember and shorten the driveshaft.

In those pictures in the instructions the 70 frame and the 77 frame look the same, and if I use that frame it all works. But the 77 frame is different, and later in the instructions it shows a different one.

I doubled checked, and I'm using the frame that's numbered 77 and crossmember 141. This is what I want because I'm building the B version. Here's something strange, I fitted the engine in the other frame and crossmember and it's fits fine. I have my parts left over from my first build which I built the A version, so I grabbed the number 77 frame and 141 crossmember from that kit and the engine does not fit it either. I'm sure this kit only has the one engine block, so I don't know what's going on. I either have to put the engine in with the hole in the trans in the peg on the crossmember and leave the mounts as they are and hope every thing fits up front. If I put the engine into the mounts correctly I will have to do something to the rear crossmember because the pan hits it and I will have to shorten the driveshaft also. I'm getting frustrated with this B build, may just build another A with the tri-carb setup.

Mocked up the rear end and driveshaft and it fits fine. If I move the engine back to where the mounts fit into the right spot then the driveshaft is too long. I will need to leave it as is, but don't know if things in the front will fit correctly.

Thanks. On yours and Bob's the rear pan looks closer to the crossmember than on mine, I wonder if the hole for the pin is in the wrong spot. I'll try to find out what's going on tomorrow.

Yea, I've got to figure out what's going on, it's not going to work like this. I'll mock up the rear end and driveshaft to see if it's off. If I cut that pin off the crossmember and slide the engine into the mounts, then the shaft may be too short. Something ain't right. I didn't have this problem on the first one.

Ok, engine is about ready. But what's up with this....with the rear peg on the crossmember in the hole on the trans, the motor mounts do not line up. What did I do wrong. I'm sure it's the correct frame and crossmember.

Thanks Bob.

Good job on the weathering Bob. Looking good. I need to get me another 50 Chevy, I did a poor job on my first one.

Looking good Bob.

Turned out real nice Bob. I like it.

The windshield frame in my first one was warped a little and I ordered a new one from Revell. It took a while to get it and I fixed the one I had so I have a new one. The one is this kit I'm working on now looks ok, I think it will be fine, but if not I have a replacement. I'm going with this Createx Yellow for the color this time. Haven't decided on the interior yet.

Thanks. Thanks Carl.

Built one of these about 8 months ago, time for another one. The first one I built as the high boy, I'll do the channeled version this time. All comments welcome and thanks for looking.

Salvinos JR NASCAR kit and a Tamiya glue bottle holder.................

Thanks. I'll try that. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks Chaz. Thank you. Thanks. Thank you. Yes, I'm thinking I will try to start pinning those small parts on. Thanks. Yea, I've noticed the Revell decals can give problems. I even tried using some Testors decal set, but they still didn't want to move around like I needed them to.

Thanks. Thank you. Thanks. Thank you.

Seems every time I get to the finish of a build things go wrong. Lost one of the door handles and the outside mirror, I was able to find replacements in my parts box. The decals gave me problems, both side ones broke, I tried lining them back up but was not very successful. But it was a fun kit, went together good and looks ok I think. I have another 69 Nova that's the special edition 2n1 that I will build into the drag version later this year. All comments welcome and thanks for looking.

Calling it done. Photos under glass.

Thanks. Thanks.

Looks great. Nice work.

I use a small ball of Loctite Fun-Tak (from Wal-Mart) on the end of a toothpick. Works well.

Thanks guys. Guess that's why they give you 2 of each size. I did notice they are really sharp. I'll only use them for drilling holes for plug wire and such, no heavy work, but if I break one I'll check ebay for replacements.

Nice set of mini carbide bits picked up at Harbor Freight. One eighth inch shaft fits my Dremel Mini Mite perfectly.

Picked up these mini carbide drill bits at Harbor Freight for 7.50. One eighth inch shaft fits my Dremel Mini Mite perfectly.