Speedfreak Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm working on this kit, and seem to remember seeing somewhere that the wheelbase is off on this kit, is that so? Too short? Are there other problems as well? Any info will be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 It's short alright! It represents an altered wheelbase drag racer, and so short is right. The chassis and interior are simplified but us teenagers back in the 60's loved 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 If I remember right when I built this kit I thought the front axle was too far back and moved it forward a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Helferich Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Ray's right. Move that front axle forward a little and it looks right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The wheelbase is WAY too short for a stocker, and it's even IMHO too short for the typical 1965-66 funny Nova. When I build mine, I'm gonna lengthen it back out about 1/4" or so. Also, most of the funny Novas had the front wheels moved forward. Even if they didn't always move the wheel openings, they often trimmed the forward edge of the lip so that the front wheels could move up a few inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Just for an example and not saying this is what you should do..... this is what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ray, what method did you use to lengthen your's? I've never done that before Thanks, Richard, Dan, and , Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I cut the frame ahead of the engine mounts and extended the frame using aluminum tubing that just fit over the plastic on the frame. I then used some leaf springs from the parts box as the ones in the kit are too short and not arched enough IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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