Chevy Nova STW 2d '67

[Reuhkapelti2]

Tervehdys. 

This time I'm building a replica of streetlegal drag car from the late '80ies / early '90ies in Finland, built and driven by Aulis Hämeenkorpi. 

I started with the common AMT Pro Street '66 Nova kit 1:25.

At first I checked if there was any dimension difference between the STW and other body styles... same. 

Then off goes the roof. I made the A-posts a bit longer, as the roof might sit higher on the STW. 

The curiosity in this particular vehicle is that it was a 2 door (3 if tail gate counts). Originally it was a 4 (5) door STW though. 

[Deuces ll]

Most definitely starting to look like a station wagon....?

[Reuhkapelti2]

Yep. More modifications done. I went through my tire/wheel stock and those are usable. 

[bisc63]

Ambitious project, should be fun!

[Sam I Am]

Love this generation Nova. I will be following. 

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks everybody, today I sprayed the primer on it to find all the little spots that need attention. 

[slusher]

Real nice work, she looks like a wagon and I know your just getting started…

[NOBLNG]

On 5/23/2021 at 11:50 AM, Reuhkapelti2 said:

Tervehdys. 

This time I'm building a replica of streetlegal drag car from the late '80ies / early '90ies in Finland, built and driven by Aulis Hämeenkorpi. 

This one? It look like you’ve got a pretty accurate start on it.?

Edited May 26, 2021 by NOBLNG

[Reuhkapelti2]

21 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

This one? It look like you’ve got a pretty accurate start on it.?

Yes that's the one, well spotted.

In that picture Nova may have been painted light blue, but later it became bright red after major overhaul.  

 

Edited May 27, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Reuhkapelti2]

Well I will take a few steps back on this wagon. I haven't notice that the rear bumper should be located much lower. Also I have to make the back lights longer than before. The area behind the rear wheels should go straight and not upwards. 

I have stripped the red paint off and continue from there. 

[Reuhkapelti2]

I got the rear end sorted out, and I laid a new coat of red paint. 

Also the axles were easy to assemble, so my Nova is now stanging on all fours. 

[Mattilacken]

Good work on that top! Keep it coming! 

[Zippi]

That red made it pop.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nice work making this into a wagon! 1/4 mile stations wagons are cool!

[slusher]

Awesome work on your wagon and love the color choice..

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks everybody. 

The summer is too hot to get much modelling done, but still I got the power barn painted like it was in the real car back in the days. Red and blue, quite different style. 

[NYLIBUD]

Great job

[slusher]

real nice work on your wagon!  Is she done?

[bisc63]

Beautiful red!