1966 Chevy Nova SS

[modelcarjr]

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This one hit the shelves again so I bought it since I haven't built one of these in years. Most of them were painted either Regal red, Marina Blue or Black, it seems, from looking at photos online.  But I wanted to be a bit different and I haven't painted one this color in quite a while so here it is in Dupli-Color Pure White. I'll rub it out tomorrow. The interior will be Turquoise using Testors Extreme Lacquer to get rid of part of a can. I'll take the sparkle out with some Dullcote. Still waiting for the oven cleaner to do its thing on the 65 Ford Galaxie. Thanks for looking! 😎


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[handiabled]

I'm on board for this one. I like the sound of the color combo you are doing

[kyledehart5]

I am in too. Can't wait to see it.

[406 Silverado]

Man….. these are some of the best auto kits ou there as they build up so dang well. Can’t wait to see what you do with this JR!!!

[brandonk]

Buddy of mine had one of these in high school. A hot 327 and a 4 speed. That car went as good as it looked. Definitely watching.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, handlabled, Kyle, Joe and Brandon! I appreciate your comments!

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Rubbed out the body today without rubbing out any edges and foiled the greenhouse. Foil is hard to see with all the white.  Mocked up the basic interior. I'll work  on the engine and chassis next. As I remember, the inner fender liners have to be lined up just right to get the body to sit on them right and get the hood lined up straight. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[handiabled]

I was right that interior color rocks! Great looking bright work on the body

[406 Silverado]

Good color choice for that interior and you're right about BMF not showing up worth a dang on white car bodies. That's why I stray from white paint jobs on auto builds unless they are a newer car that doesn't use any chrome. lol

This one's looking great so far bud. You going with a Pro Street look on this one or a factory stock style build JR?

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, handlabled and Joe! I appreciate your comments! Joe, I am going factory stockish. I will probably use the mag wheels and find some white letter tires for them. That should be the only alteration.

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Completed engine assembly and added plug wires, fuel line and a alternator bracket so that it wouldn't be flying on its own. I didn't want to use a pre-wired distributor since if it is wired right, the only thing that is visible are the wires coming out of the distributor and going behind the engine. So I drilled out a distributor and stuffed nine pieces of wire in it and then wired it up.

The doghouse leaves no room for any error and it is a very tight assembly so it takes a lot of attention to make sure everything is square. Body and hood seem to fit well and everything looks square to me so I guess its done! Next is interior detailing. Oh, I also need to find a couple of 327 badges for the valve covers. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

I must agree. Loving that interior color. And the engine is looking excellent. Nice progress.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle! I appreciate your comments!

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Chassis is done, wheels are on and the interior is complete. I used a set of tires from the parts box that are a little smaller and wider than the skinny whitewalls in the kit. I was going to dd white letter decals but decided there's enough white already so I left them black walls. The front will sit down a little more when its glued down. 

In the interior, I used the extra decal from the 69 Nova and cut it down for the speedo, gas gauge and other gauge. I added foil, chrome pen and a turn signal indicator lever. Window glass is next and then on to final assembly! Thanks for looking! 😎

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[modelcarjr]

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Windows are in, interior is in, and its on wheels! I've finished the rocker trim on one side and the front bumper/grill is done. I'll finish tomorrow, including decals. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[buddho]

Shaping up nicely! The interior and engine look fantastic.🤓

[Leon]

This is looking great! I like your color choices.

Had a 66 back in high school.

[atomicholiday]

The color combo is perfect.👍 I’m really digging what you’re doing here with this one.

[406 Silverado]

Man......that stance is killer and you've really done a great job in making this one have a clean appearance in white. Wheels are perfect for this car. Oh and have I told you lately?? The BMF work that you do is amazing JR!!

[kyledehart5]

Makes me want to get a shoebox kit for sure. Looks wonderful.

[handiabled]

You are really flying along on this! The interior, engine bay and stance of this are perfect!

[41chevy]

Nicest build of the Nova I've seen in ages. Sweet!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments!

This one is done! See final photos in the Completed section!