Looking for the 73 Nova SS side stripe

[Len Woodruff]

I liked to build the Nickey 73 Nova SS but need the side stripe below.

I checked ebay & Slixx but didn't see any listed.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Jack L]

Caddy # 26  has the Rally Nova and ones that look like that ( might be Heavy Chevy Chevelle ) I have them in white

[Bainford]

It may be a long shot, but worth checking Keith Marks decals. I just checked Ray's Decals, but he doesn't have them.

[Len Woodruff]

1 hour ago, Jack L said:

Caddy # 26  has the Rally Nova and ones that look like that ( might be Heavy Chevy Chevelle ) I have them in white

I saw those but they aren't quite the same as the SS stripe.

[Len Woodruff]

1 hour ago, Bainford said:

It may be a long shot, but worth checking Keith Marks decals. I just checked Ray's Decals, but he doesn't have them.

Thanks. I will check Keith Marks.

[Len Woodruff]

3 minutes ago, Len Woodruff said:

Thanks. I will check Keith Marks.

I checked Keith Marks, doesn't show them. I am not sure if he does custom decals or not.

[Can-Con]

I don't think Keith does custom work aside from printing his already created decals in custom colors but it wouldn't hurt to ask. 

[Len Woodruff]

46 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

I don't think Keith does custom work aside from printing his already created decals in custom colors but it wouldn't hurt to ask. 

Thanks Steve.

[Mark]

'73 is quite a bit different from the (Revell) '69 and (AMT) '71.  I've never seen a '73 even in resin, I doubt anyone would make decals for one unless they also offered the body.

[BuilderX]

too many projects on Facebook has a 73 Nova body 3d.

 

Edited May 19, 2023 by BuilderX

[1972coronet]

39 minutes ago, Mark said:

'73 is quite a bit different from the (Revell) '69 and (AMT) '71.  I've never seen a '73 even in resin, I doubt anyone would make decals for one unless they also offered the body.

I don't believe that the Nova was produced in scale between 1973 and 1975 (1972 & 1975-1977 were AMT kits; MPC was, what, 1977 ? 1978 ?). And, yes, the X-bodies changed radically in appearance (1973-1974) and layout (1975-1979 -- full frame those years ?), sharing nothing except name and basic engine families.

One can dream, eh? Be nice to see a '73-'74 Nova, especially in NICKEY livery ! 

[Len Woodruff]

Too Many Projects does one in 3D which I have. See above You Tube video.

It users the Revell 69 Nova as the trans kit.

There is also and ebay resin caster who sells the 73-74 based on the AMT 72 Nova.

Neither have interiors available.

[Mark]

Getting one aftermarket seller to offer something (conversion parts, decals) for another aftermarket item is a tough sell because the potential market is so small.  I know from my own past experience that sales of items for mainstream car kits drop to near zero when the base kit isn't readily available.  I can’t imagine depending on another aftermarket item for a sales base for something I'm doing.

[NOBLNG]

It would be tricky, but you could possibly paint it on. Scale a picture up to use as a template for masking?

Edited May 19, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Len Woodruff]

30 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

It would be tricky, but you could possibly paint it on. Scale a picture up to use as a template for masking?

Great side shot. I think I might try doing a decal. But it could be painted if I could get the front curve. Looks like the bottom is straight. The hard part would be duplicating it the same on both sides.

[NOBLNG]

Not quite as clear, but here’s a couple more.

[Len Woodruff]

Thanks Greg. I found some decals that have the Ralley Nova stripe but also a second set on the same decal that has no Ralley Nova words just the strip. While not as large height wise it could work.

Edited May 19, 2023 by Len Woodruff

[drodg]

I wondered where you had found a 73 Nova  kit.  Looks like a pretty clean casing.   

[Len Woodruff]

31 minutes ago, drodg said:

I wondered where you had found a 73 Nova  kit.  Looks like a pretty clean casing.   

It is a well done 3d printed body & bumpers plus bucks to make the windows. I am looking forward to building it.

I had a 74 Nova SS that I added a 454 big block and Turbo 400 Transmission. 

[Len Woodruff]

I found some decals on the bay. Even though they have the Ralley Stripes they also have a second set that looks like the ones I need for the Nickey Nova.