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So,even their "Yenko" replica has the incorrect SS hood... Arrrg!!http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1312-1969-chevrolet-nova-ss396-l78-dana-light-heavyweight/ This is the Dana I'm going to replicate (sans the vinyl top.)

I am trying to find a Stinger hood for the Revell "COPO" Nova , as I am replicating a Dana Chevrolet version of an L78/L89 396 SS model. Does the Yenko version of this kit include the Stinger ? If so, then I will inquire about purchasing a hood directly from Revell . If Revell does not offer the hood , then who does ? Thanks for your replies and links.

The only COPO Novas that I am aware of were : _ 1968 L78 SS 396 with a specially-calibrated TH400 with a high stall converter. These were COPO as only the 4-speed was available with the 396. Harrell wanted to create a Nova to compete in the auto trans classes, SS/DA; so via Vince Piggens,et al., ordered 50 396 Chevy II with the 375 HP 396 w/ the TH400. _1970 Yenko Deuce, 360hp 350 . Yenko built 50 or so ,with HURST BUILDING 25 of them. TH400 and M21 were available, with the TH models receiving the Hurst Auto/stick as standard. I am looking for a Stinger hood for my Revell 1969 Nova... With a L78/L89 396. Want to build a Dana version!

That particular Nova is alleged to be the only L89-equipped Nova for 1970 . Most aluminum head 396's were installed in Chevelles and the Camaro . 1970 was the last year for the 396 Nova . A former coworker of mine had one ; Shadow Grey with base SS black interior , 4-speed , 3.42 gear with Posi . He bought it in the 80's before the first Muscle Car boom . He parked the original engine and transmission in his garage , and replaced 'em with a 502 , backed by a Doug Nash 5 speed (5th is Direct) ; he left the stock 3.42 gear , but the differential was rebuilt / "C"-clips eliminated .

1970 L89-equipped L78 375 hp / 396 in a 1970 Nova . Note its natural-finish aluminum heads : http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=4785&pgID=1&pID=775126

We still need a 1967 Dart GT / GT+S (the latter being a GT with a 383) . Gary Dyer was the guy whom converted the first Dart to big block power in late 1966 ; Dyer was Norm's lead wrench . It's too bad that Dodge didn't follow Dyer's formulæ for the factory deal : 330 hp 383 / Torqueflite / 3.55 gear 8 3/4 rear , all out of a 1966 Coronet donor . The only non-stock part was the exhaust ; underchassis headers were constructed at Iggy's Muffler . As far as a 1968 Dart is concerned ; how about a GT / GTS with two engine and two transmission options : 340 and 383 / 440 ("generic" big block) , with 4 speed and Torqueflite as separate assemblies . Of course , period-correct "day 2" parts as options would have to be included ; fenderwell-exit headers (for both engines) , custom wheels ( Motor Wheels Spyders get my vote !) , and other livery from the era .

Yuri - Let me be the 38th person to say "WOW!!" . Easily thee finest XS29J7's I've ever seen ! And your photography is the best ! Keep them coming , my friend !

I wasn't aware of the 375 hp version being so enshrouded in mystery . I thought that it was in the brochures , but was kind of "hidden" within the mention of the 325 and 350 hp versions . Same goes for the Super Sport option on the 1969-only Custom 300 coupe : allegedly no mention of such a combination in the brochures (according to the owner of the gorgeous red car featured in the M.C.R. article) . It truly is a disservice that no one makes a decent '68-'72 Chevelle / Malibu kit . The possibilities are endless ! Heck , I'm still waiting for someone to add some Dana Chevrolet options and decals to a Camaro , Nova , et al. , kit ...

But , I thought that the college kid marketing geniuses had it figured out for us ! :lol: I , too , miss the days of starting with 4 wheels and a tiller , and then building a personallised vehicle around that premise (within reason , of course) . What really gets me is how work trucks are these days ; in my opinion , carpeting has no place in a work vehicle . But , I digress ... I'll bet that that wagon was a bunch of fun back in its day !

It's very possible that the 375 hp 396 was "available" (probably a 'check-this-box-and-see-if-the-order-is-filled' deal , much like the Hemi-powered 1967 non-GTX , non-RO23 Belvedere ). I'm going by the info provided by the article in Muscle Car Review ( I *believe* that it's their June 2015 issue ... ) which features a Cranberry Metallic 300 Deluxe pillard coupe which was bought new at Berger Chevrolet . *EDIT* It's in the April 2015 issue of Muscle Car Review . Here's what the cover looked like :

How about this beauty : More photos and description :https://www.facebook.com/raleighclassicauction

I actually prefer the faster-paced version (e.g. , The Leaves ) , especially with the crispy 'Garage' sound . Hendrix / Experience version is good , but a little too toned-down for my tastes .

"I Want Candy" was 'covered' by Bow Wow Wow in the early 80's ; however , it was originally performed by The Strangeloves in 1965 : https://youtu.be/GXsdbvVi3WQ "Hey Joe" ... every-one is familiar with the Jimi Hendrix version ; however , here's an earlier version by The Leaves , c.1966 : https://youtu.be/PCZNFPaz1iw

How about the one-year-only , 1969 SS-optioned 300 Deluxe coupe ? Top engine was the 325 hp 396 ; had the "wind wings" ; door glass was framed ; and interior was very basic ( read : plain door panels , rubber floor mats , bench seat , etc. )

No C-bodies from the last generation (1974-1978) were made in kit form that I'm aware of . However , given the condition of Ricky's New Yorker , you could probably base your build off of any-thing ! Dirty Burger and the Mustard Tiger

MPC produced a series of 3-4 different 1/16 scale snap-together '73-'78 C-10 pickups ( representing the Custom Deluxe model , IIRC ) in the early 80's .

-- 1971- 1972 El Camino / Sprint -- 1970-1973 Camaro -- 1970-1972 Duster -- 1971-1972 Demon -- 1970-1971 Ranchero -- 1955-1957 Nomad -- 1971-1975 Vega

I built a few of the originals back in the early 80's ( 2 for two different friends , 1 for my-self ) and was overall pleased with the kit . The biggest thing assembly-wise that sticks out to me ---actually , quite fresh in my mind some 30+ years later--- is the windscreen-to-frame fitment is horrible ! Other than that , it was a great kit .

Thanks for sharing , Art ! Very comprehensive look inside the operations at Revell (et al.) , and more importantly , the folks behind the operations . I remember when Revell was in Venice (California) ! I actually wrote letters to them when I was young (ages 6-9 years ; 1976-1979 ) , mostly --and firstly-- thanking them for their hard work , and then critiquing their fidgety quality ! Ha ha ha ... the good old days . They certainly responded in kind ; very good P.R. , especially to a geeky auburn hair brat .

That's funny ! I didn't even consider that when I titled this thread ; yet , it was always in the back of my mind that 'Tama' sounded like a familiar name . Well , so as to not disappoint you guys all together , here's a photo of Nick Mason's drum kit from the Ummagumma album : Doubtful that he employed Tama drums ---- I don't know squat about instruments and their manufacturers ---- but at least it's a cool pic !

I'd like to see a Stout ( pre-"Hi-Lux" model pickup ) ! Stock and period-correct hop-up parts (including , but not limited to : hot rod parts for the 4 cylinder ; Buick 215 V8 ; mag wheels ; etc.) .

My little angel is turning 13 years on 18th May : Have you any pics of your 21 year old companion ?

Great story ! The old guys were / are much more accessible versus the new(er) generation . Dick Landy was a great guy , too . Very personable . I used to see him at the annual Spring Fling Mopar Show in Van Nuys , but I never approached him ... I wish I would have now ( ) . Guys like Hoover , Landy , et al. , were men with rough hands with dirty fingernails ; bruises , cuts , scars and other "war paint" . They typically grew-up in a post-depression era and knew what true P.R. was , and they practised it ! Mr. Hoover just looked like he had a good vibe . May he rest in peace .

Since these cars were sold as (to paraphrase) : "For Use In Supervised Acceleration Trials [...] and Do Not Meet Passenger Vehicle Safety Standards [for the 1968 model year] and are Not Intended for Passenger Use [...] Off-Highway Use Only ." These were crudely-built cars from the 'factory' ( built online at Dodge Main , and shipped to Hurst-Campbell for modifications ) . They were picked-up from Hurst (with maybe one or two dealer-ordered-for-stock examples) by the purchasers ; these were rough-finished with grey primer and black gelcoat fibreglass fenders and hood . The transformer ( colloq. , "ignition coil" ) was an aftermarket piece (Prestolite ?) . The distributor was a Prestolite Tach-Drive with dual breaker points and a transistorised ignition . Nice 'LO23M8' you've got there ! Keep up the nice work !

Marina Blue ?