1969 Jungle Jim Nova?

[Mike Chernecki]

I have been wanting to build a 1969 Jungle Jim Nova for some time. I am looking for recommendations on what parts to use. I understand the Polar Lights Funny Cars have the best chassis, which Polar Lights kit do I look for that has the correct chassis for the Nova? Who makes a suitable resin body for the Nova? Any other information would be appreciated.

Edited January 26, 2016 by Mike Chernecki

[gtx6970]

All the Polar lights chassis are the same,,just a different body.

 

Competition  resin makes a nice body to this car

 

I'll be tuned in for this one. I saw the restored car a couple years ago at the Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green Ky

[magicmustang]

I used a Polar Lights chassis and a modified Chevy engine with an AMT (Old Pro) Nova body.

 

Edited September 13, 2017 by magicmustang

[magicmustang]

Also check out this Hot Rod article and pics of the restored car.http://www.hotrodhotline.com/jungle-jim-liberman-1969-nova-funny-car

Edited January 26, 2016 by magicmustang

[Mike Chernecki]

Thanks for the info. I need to start tracking down some parts.

[DrKerry]

Kool info Gerald!!!!!!!!

[OneTrickPony]

It looks to me like the Nova body was splashed from a 4-door. The roof looks longer and the back window is more upright than the 2-door.

[jwrass]

Mike

Southern Motor Sports Hobbies has a 1969/70 resin body & Decals (SMH resins pg 1)

I have a few of their bodies and they are very nice! I would agree that a Polar Lights would make for a great platform.

Other bodies would be from Revell 69 COPO and Revell 69 Yenko

IMO Tin work will need to be modified or fabricated to depict 1:1 That's half the fun!

Hope this helps!

Jimmy "RASS" 

 

 

[Mike Chernecki]

Thanks Jimmy!  I have some resin from SMH, good stuff... I will check them out. 

Btw, anyone know the correct colors for the body and frame? I am assuming hok oriental  blue kandy for the body. The frame looks turquoise in some pics, powder blue in others.

Edited January 27, 2016 by Mike Chernecki

[gtx6970]

Chassis On the 1/1 it was most definitely a light powder blue.

[iBorg]

Gerald's color choices are a pretty good match for period color magazine articles. SS/DI had a great article on this car.

[Daddyfink]

And of course, there is the Clare Sanders driven version

Edited January 28, 2016 by Daddyfink

[DumpyDan]

Looks Nice, well done

[Truck parts]

Thanks for the information