Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Hi! I always felt the 66 Nova was an "almost perfect" design... But for the fact the roof was a little too tall, and the front clip a smidge too "stubby". So... Take the AMT kit (Pro-Street version), chop the top, lenghten the front fenders about 5/16 th, create a new front end, scoop and interior, throw the Wagonrod rolling stock at it, the Beretta Pro-Street powerplant, and cover it all in bright candy red with cobweb style graphics. . Voilà. I agree that the rear is a bit jacked up, like we did in the late 60's on day 2 of getting our new car. but that was the way to go, wasn't it? A concern in southern US created the VENOM a few years ago: a 66 Nova "street rod kit", with a fiberglass body (chopped and modified) + rodified chassis. It impressed me back then, and I thank them for the inspireation! Hours of fun with styrene! CT 22
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 5 Posted February 5 It seems you have better luck than me my friend, I haven't been able to post any updates since yesterday but I see it's working well on your side! 😉 I love this one, very nice and clean build as usual ! It reminds me of the style of JF Launier (JF Kustom) whose creations are spectacular, what you are offering us today is once again of high caliber! It will definitely turn heads at the next exhibition! Beautiful choice of color, very classy as they say! 👌 1
espo Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Looks almost like an early funny car for the street. Beautiful paint and body work. Like the hood hinge design. Great looking interior.
happy grumpy Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Another awesome looking model Claude. Radical but never awkward. The body lines always seem to flow naturally without braking the shape of the original subject. Au plaisir!
ncbuckeye67 Posted February 5 Posted February 5 That is a beautiful custom! Great job on the bodywork, and that paint is gorgeous.
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Very cool execution on this Claude! It does remind me of a funny car. Very nice!
STU111 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I may have mentioned in another post that looking at your builds is like walking through a high level custom car show. Another awesome build Claude. 👍🏻
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 8 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: It seems you have better luck than me my friend, I haven't been able to post any updates since yesterday but I see it's working well on your side! 😉 I love this one, very nice and clean build as usual ! It reminds me of the style of JF Launier (JF Kustom) whose creations are spectacular, what you are offering us today is once again of high caliber! It will definitely turn heads at the next exhibition! Beautiful choice of color, very classy as they say! 👌 Merci mon ami! I appreciate the comparison to Mr. Launier's work. Usually, I err more on the side of Pro-Touring, so this Pro-STREET variation was interesting. The high tail was popular in the pro-street movement, but I guess it's an acquired taste LOL. CT
Chuckyg1 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Wow! I don't know where to start. I love everything about this build. Just wow!
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 19 hours ago, espo said: Looks almost like an early funny car for the street. Beautiful paint and body work. Like the hood hinge design. Great looking interior. Hi david! Thank you for the comments. Indeed, I think there is a Jungle Jim Nova Funny car kit that also has a longer profile, but it was not available lately in my area. So, I had to cut and glue! CT
Mike 1017 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Most Excellent build. Was the front end inspired by the Green Hornet?
espo Posted February 6 Posted February 6 3 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi david! Thank you for the comments. Indeed, I think there is a Jungle Jim Nova Funny car kit that also has a longer profile, but it was not available lately in my area. So, I had to cut and glue! CT There is greater satisfaction doing the body work yourself sometimes. 1
thatz4u Posted February 6 Posted February 6 CT, you've done it again....turned your imagination into reality...well done
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 On 2/5/2025 at 12:57 PM, happy grumpy said: Another awesome looking model Claude. Radical but never awkward. The body lines always seem to flow naturally without braking the shape of the original subject. Au plaisir! Salut Mario! Thank you, but you have to agree that the basic design is GREAT to start with. It was not a "hard one" LOL. CT 1
karbuildr Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Very cool build, excellent body mods, mean lookin' machine.
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 2:14 PM, ncbuckeye67 said: That is a beautiful custom! Great job on the bodywork, and that paint is gorgeous. Thanks Jeff! Somehow, bright candy red still moves us even after all those years... CT 1
ncbuckeye67 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Definitely true! Even if it's on a Mazda Miata or Shelby Cobra (like at our last club meeting).
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 2:16 PM, Charger Funny Car said: Absolutely beautiful body and paint work!! Thanks Scott! CT
PappyD340 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Another outstanding build there Claude, excellent color choice, very well done!!
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 On 2/5/2025 at 2:19 PM, VanGoGo said: Very very custom! Alot of work went into this beauty! Thank you Vince,agreed! CT
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Great looking build, Claude! Really like the tasty chop and your nice front end design! Paint looks cool, too!
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 On 2/5/2025 at 2:57 PM, SpikeSchumacher said: Very cool execution on this Claude! It does remind me of a funny car. Very nice! Thanks Mathias! You are right: the proportions look similar. CT
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