Supra Nova

[Chuck Most]

Here we have the AMT '63 Chevrolet Nova, fitted with the turbo six from a '95 Toyota Supra, SSR Star Shark wheels and low profile tires from Aoshima, and a tweaked ride height. The paint is Testors Pure Gold. I hit it with a Krylon flat clear that I knew would splotch the paint and give it a weathered look.

I found out that the Toyota six requires a bit less fitment work to get into the car than a stock six from a Trumpeter Nova. I really wish Round 2 had gone the extra two or three steps and provided a stock six cylinder for this kit, but it is what it is I guess. At least the provided engine bay is reasonably detailed. 

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to see how well the '66 Pro Street chassis might work under this body...

[Daddyfink]

I like it! Nice job! 

[Fish_65]

That's Supra-Cool ! Love it.

I may have to steal that weathering technique from ya...looks great

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

That is so cool

[Steve H]

Hi Chuck, excellent idea for this. Perfect stance. You piqued my interest when you said pro street chassis under that body... I will keep a watchful eye for that build!

Steve

[Snake45]

2 hours ago, Chuck Most said:

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to see how well the '66 Pro Street chassis might work under this body...

Look for Ranma's thread on his second one. He describes exactly where and how to trim the '66 chassis to fit under the '63 body. I followed his tips and now have a '66 Pro Street chassis sitting under a junk '65 Nova body that I'm working on rehabilitating. 

[larman]

Cool!  A Supra motor is a clever swap! You mentioned the pro street chassis, I am in the process of fitting one under my '63 wagon. Seems to be working fine. 

[Spottedlaurel]

What a beast! That's great, the weathered look suits it perfectly.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Cool!, those wheels work well just the way you have. 

[afx]

Like it!

[e30lover]

This is so awesome! Love the stance too.

[espo]

I like the unique engine you used and the paint finish really gives it the sleeper look. Great wheels and tires plus the stance. 

[doorsovdoon]

Looks amazing, especially outside by the waterfront, very nice! 

[Plowboy]

Such a cool looking little wagon! The weathering and stance are right on the money! The Supra engine puts it over the top! Nice work Chuck!

[PappyD340]

Super nice, I like what you did to it, well done!

[slusher]

Nicely done!

[Mattilacken]

Nice build! Looks really cool and the stance is right! That engine looks at home in there! I assume that is a AMT engine?

[Zippi]

Good looking wagon.  That engine fits nicely and looks good.  Well done.

[Dominik]

well done!