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I made a 9 hour round trip today to pick up another 1:1 model :) 62 Nova 2 dr hardtop.

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I didn't really want the car, as we have 35+ 62-64s already...... but im building a 63 HT and needed some sheet metal..... this one came with brand new:
Fenders/Quarters/floor pans/ floor braces/inner wheel tubs/rockers/2" cowl hood ......... Oh.... and a Heidts full bolt in subframe with mustang 2 suspension and tubular control arms.... ( my father will use that in his 63, as I already have one for mine.)

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I made a 9 hour round trip today to pick up another 1:1 model :) 62 Nova 2 dr hardtop.

I didn't really want the car, as we have 35+ 62-64s already......

No wonder there's a shortage everywhere else! :lol:

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No wonder there's a shortage everywhere else! :lol:

Danno, heres a pic of ONE of our 2 yards, there are about 25 62-5s in there, mostly 2dr hardtops, and Posts, but quite a few 4 door parts cars and a few wagons. Hate to see these get crushed, hence the one with the roof torn off in the front row, we had the crusher man take it off the pile for us, as its a 62 Acadian, and there are lots of 1 year only Canadian parts

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Danno, heres a pic of ONE of our 2 yards, there are about 25 62-5s in there, mostly 2dr hardtops, and Posts, but quite a few 4 door parts cars and a few wagons. Hate to see these get crushed, hence the one with the roof torn off in the front row, we had the crusher man take it off the pile for us, as its a 62 Acadian, and there are lots of 1 year only Canadian parts

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Wow. NIce collection; great that you've save some from crushing.

Beautiful, artsy photo, too!

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Another buy off eBay, I really should check my database before putting bids on models, I've already got 2 of these in the stash .....

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left 20" in the dust moved up to 32", i sold out of 30" wheels in less than a week last time i casted them now im exclusively 26" and up and all my sets will include matching steering wheels.

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Another buy off eBay, I really should check my database before putting bids on models, I've already got 2 of these in the stash .....

Wife made me a spread sheet so i know what paint and kits i have. I have bought kits not thinking i had any in the past...

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I had a nice surprise at my local model club meeting this afternoon when I was asked by one of the more senior members if I built older stuff like Model T Fords. When I said yes he produced this from under the table.

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I can't remember how long he said he'd had it but looking at the box, instructions and decals it was quite a few years.

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I checked the parts when I got home and it looks like the stock 'T' has been built, probably back in the day but all the parts for the chopped coupe are still there so I'm happy. :)

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I did ask if he wanted anything for it. When he said no I said that I'd get it built and bring it in to one of the future meetings.

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Hi Tim-

That's a great find, especially in England! While yours is probably an original issue from the early 1960s, the exact same kit has been released again recently by Round 2. Of course I bought several!

Now let's see what you build! :)

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Hi Tom,

I have seen the latest reissue on sale over here but never got around to buying it. As you say it does like an original issue, I'm planning on starting on it soon.

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just bought the new issue AMT 70 Impala heavy chevy...nice issue with terrific decals, tires, etc...may even actually build it..lol..the ace... :lol:

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