Novacaine

[maverick]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Its much appreciated...
Todays installment: Not much really, been busy. But I did get the interior buttoned up. Still have to build a tach for it though... Heres a few pics to tide you over!

Next up should be the details for the engine and its installation. From there its a simple matter of bringing it all together...Famous last words right!? LOL

[lyle]

So much to see.Well done.

[kyledehart5]

So many fantastic details. This is an awesome build. Really enjoying it.

[70 STING]

Details indeed. The label on the fire extinguisher is a nice touch, the thing looks real.

[maverick]

Thanks fellas! I'm just getting started with the details! LOL

[maverick]

Ok gang! Time for some details. Not what I originally intended to have ready at this point but...Sometimes these builds just take a turn. Got the fuel system ironed out and plumbed. Yeah dual pumps, gotta have em when your feeding a supercharged 1000 HP 632!! Rear end is mounted permanent like too. Fabbed trackbar and mounts along with brake lines. Still have to install the rear shocks. Rear ride height is set as well now... Set it on its wheels for a few pics... I think the front bumper looks pretty good...What do you all think?

[kyledehart5]

Man this is awesome!!! Your body work and paint looks killer and the stands is perfect. Fantastic work. very close to the finish line now.

[dupes]

Dec 13, 2023 17:22:01 GMT -5 maverick said:

We can get you up to speed Marc! Too bad you didn't live in my neck of the woods. A couple fellow modellers and my self have a build day once a month. We all get together...Hmm, I think the next month is at my place?? We each host a saturday once a month...Host buys lunch, we bring projects to work on or things we have an issue with. Be it paint, parts, fab or assembly or what not. Its a good time and everyone learns something if their not careful LOL... Couple guys we know in the model building/show circuit around here have started calling us the MOB.

Man, that would be fantastic. What's the farthest east you come for contests? Anything in New England?

This looks frickin' killer. Dang.

[70 STING]

Your work on the chassis looks fantastic!

[406 Silverado]

Everywhere one looks on this build, there's just amazement to be seen. It's pretty tough to get a car to sit right and look the part when it's got a normal stance but when they're set up like this, faults become more glaringly obvious in the correct "look" aspect. This is perfect with the same distance to from the top of the tire to the bottom of the wheel opening all the way around. The details are right on and very convincing Pete. About the only thing that could be worked on is getting harder edges on the fuel tank retaining straps to match the rest of the utter perfection that's on that chassis. 

The lines on this car just flow. You're kickin' this build right in the   potna. 

[Leon]

WOW... The amount of detail on this looks awesome!

[lyle]

Stupendous! (Running out of superlatives with youse guys). This is my favorite Nova body style. Wife had one before we got married. I intend to try to build it at some point.

[handiabled]

From the AN fittings and braided line to the overall stance this build rocks!!

[maverick]

Thanks fellas! Haven't had a lot of bench time lately but, I did get the side pipes fabbed up...Did I mention I was putting side pipes on it???
Yeah Joe...LOL I know... I usually fine line that stuff after all the fab and plumbing are done! Those tank straps are nice and tidy now.
Side pipes from some plastic tubing and some honeycomb mesh for ankle burners...Ahem , I mean heat shields. (If you have ever had a car with em...You know)
Head pipes from lead solder too. Painted the pipes with Alclad Titanium over flat black and Alclad pale gold for the shields. These wont go on till the chassis and body are married permanently though so only a mock up shot for ya this time.

Just couldn't resolve my dislike of the coil packs that came with the engine soo...I did a thing, we shall see if it pans out. If so, engine details are up next. stay tuned folks! More to come...All be it slowly.

[kyledehart5]

Outstanding work fabbing up those side pipes! Love the color choices there too. That’s going to look awesome. 

[handiabled]

Side pipes will definitely look cool on this! The shielding color looks great!

[406 Silverado]

This thing just keeps getting better and better Pete. Those side pipes are really going to add a whole new look to this already good looking car. You're knocking this one out of the park brother.

[maverick]

Hi every body!!! ( I know someone is saying, "Hi Doctor Nick"!) LOL Its been a few weeks since I updated ya on what's cookin' Well, wonder no more! The Nova has been progressing slowly but, There is progress non the less. Have the interior permanently mounted as well as the chassis. Just have to sort out the finer points now so I can finish it. It's close just not close enough. Here s a few pics to tide you over....







Yes Joe, LOL I tightened up those gas tank straps for ya!!

[70 STING]

Deadly-looking engine. 8^o

[kyledehart5]

The Brilliant work continues!! That’s excellent.

[deafpanzer]

The engine looks great!!!!

[maverick]

Thanks fellas! your too kind. Got a bit more done, Almost finished at this point. Got the side pipes squared away and mounted. Whatcha think? Got some bits painted in stainless and put some Dzeus fastener tabs under the hood...

Next pics may very well be in the finished thread ...It ain't over yet!

[kyledehart5]

Words can’t even begin to describe how awesome this build has been. Looks absolutely incredible.

[70 STING]

Agreed. Very fine work on display here!

[keavdog]

Wow, what a beauty!

[406 Silverado]

Dang it Pete (maverick) !!! I think you're throwing everything but the kitchen sink at this thing! All the extras that you've put into this have really added up into a "modern art masterpiece". Side pipes and heat shield add a good touch to the whole car. 

BTW......where'd you get those tiny holding tweezers at? 

[maverick]

Ok Folks! Its officially done. I will try and get pics up in the finished thread soonest... Thank you all for following along and all the positive comments! Hope you enjoyed the ride! Now...What to build next???

[kyledehart5]

It’s been a joy following along with this one. Looking forward to seeing the glamour shots.

[automodelermag]

This is a great piece of work. Clean assembly and a unique look. Well done!

[406 Silverado]

Jul 11, 2024 19:20:15 GMT -5 automodelermag said:

This is a great piece of work. Clean assembly and a unique look. Well done!

  Welcome aboard Scott!! Glad to have you here bud. 

When you get a chance, post up an introductory thread in the Introduce Yourself section.