New Build 69 SS Street/Strip

[Dandyfunk]

Since I am almost finished with the 70 Challenger I thought that I would get started on my next build. I will use Revell's re-tooled 69 Nova SS Kit and will steal the blown motor from Revell's 68 Corvette kit. I like to give paint along dry time so the body primer went down today, color will be painted tomorrow and then the whole thing will sit for a week or so while I build the motor. Here are a few pics of the kits and the primered body. DF.

[Pete1980]

OH sweet!!!!!My favorite body Nova, tell me yer putin the bigblock in that.

[Dandyfunk]

You betcha Blown 427!! DF.

[Dandyfunk]

Here is a look at the paint color. It should look sweet with the final clear coat. I photoed it next to the Challenger for contrast. What do you think?

[John Truby]

Wow!! those paint jobs look flawless on both cars!!

Can you show more pictures of that Challenger?

Keep up the great work.

John

[Dandyfunk]

John look at the thread here in on the workbench titled "Revell's 70 Challenger WIP)DF

[John Truby]

OK Thanks!!

John

[Railfreak78]

Was that the Nova with the fenders you have to attach? If so wow you lined them a lot better than most go together. Nice paint choice too

[Modlbldr]

Railfreak-

No. You are thinking of the Old Pro 72 Nova kit. This is a new release 69 Nova. It is a beautiful kit. Pick one up.

That paint job is looking fantastic. What color is it? Does the 68 Vette come with two complete engines or does it just have the blower parts to add to the stock block?

Keep it up and hit us with the updates soon.

Later-

[Dandyfunk]

Thanks for the kind words. Modlbldr is correct it is the re-make of Nova by Revell. The color is Tamiya TS-42 Light Gun Metal. The 68 Vette comes with one block and two topends. Not much of Vette guy, but If I do build it I will prolly use the Nova's mtr in it. DF.

[Dandyfunk]

Got the motor under way. I painted the blower the same color as the car. I think it looks good, what do ya think?

[Eric Stone]

Valve cover is upside-down, otherwise the engine looks good so far. The paint on the body looks pretty good.

[Dandyfunk]

LOL Not glued, just staged for the photo!! Good eye!! DF.

[jeffs396]

Looking good so far Breck!!! Nice paint color, subtle, but not the drivetrain!

When posting pics next time, could you include a pic of the optional Centerline wheels in the kit, I'd like to see if they are useable for a project before I buy the kit, thanks in advance!

[Phatsamurai]

ok buddy IM jumping in on your thread, The 70 mustang resto is on hold (I need parts) so IM a building the Nova next

I am using the kit engine and wheels, but all strip version of the car, like an all steel bracket racer.

here is the start.

and jeff here are the wheels

[Phatsamurai]

Oh yea, the only things I have changed so far was I lowered the front wheel just a little, and added the front down tubes to the roll bar.

[Dandyfunk]

I got distracted with the Gremlin project. Here are a couple of pics of the Nova's progress.

[Pete1980]

Dude Id be distracted by the gremlin too, that thing looks sweet!The Novas comin along nicly.I new that motor would look good in that car.

[Dandyfunk]

Some up date pics. Went with cutting the hood. DF

[Phatsamurai]

looks good is that the coil from Morgan automotive? I love the way it came out

[Dandyfunk]

Yep the coil is from Morgan. I love their stuff. DF

[walt francis]

I really like what your doing to it and the color is top notch but I would tone down the rims a little...Just my 2 cents.

[Dandyfunk]

Well it has been a long time since I have been around and noticed that I never posted a completed pic.

[Dandyfunk]

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