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Title: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: thirdgearspeedshop on June 29, 2023, 09:08:16 AM
After attending the Jack Ingram Memorial 111 at Hickory a few weeks ago, I got inspired to build his LMS Nova circa 76. I'm using an AMT NASCAR chassis and a Revell 69 Nova COPO body, windows, bumpers. So far I have scratch built the main portion of the cage and cut the wheel openings. Lots more to do, but it's a start.

(https://i.imgur.com/ky4mW42.jpg)

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Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: Volzfan59 on June 29, 2023, 10:39:23 AM
It's looking really good! I'm looking forward to seeing more of this one. Personally speaking, the old NASCAR LMS Series was probably my favorite of all.
Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: Speedracer on June 29, 2023, 12:20:17 PM
Coming along nicely! Did you have a YouTube channel at one time?
Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: thirdgearspeedshop on June 29, 2023, 12:32:54 PM
Quote from: Speedracer on June 29, 2023, 12:20:17 PM
Coming along nicely! Did you have a YouTube channel at one time?

Thanks, Yes I have a YouTube Channel. It's been a while since I've been at the model bench and I haven't posted a video in a long time. I may build a Butch Lindley LMS Nova after this one, and I would consider doing a video series on that project. For now I'm just having fun at the bench without recording, editing, etc.
Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: john2 on June 30, 2023, 05:18:00 AM
 :)  Going to be a good one.  I got to see Jack race onetime at Montgomery, Alabama. Those were the good old days.

Keep her going.
Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: TarheelRick on June 30, 2023, 09:22:49 AM
Looking forward to this build, have been a Jack Ingram fan for many years. Used to watch him, Ned Setzer, Roy Tratham, and a few others tear up Hickory Speedway in their '55 Chevies, except Tratham's Ford every Saturday night. Got back up there one night in 76 before I left for Alaska on a USAF tour of duty, probably saw him race this one. Keep those updates coming.
Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: thirdgearspeedshop on July 19, 2023, 08:36:10 AM
Iv'e made some progress on the Iron Man Nova. The cage is built. Still need to clean up a few welds, The tin work is done, dash and steering wheel in place. I sanded the emblems and signal lights off the body, filled in the door handles and added a slight flare to the rear wheel openings. I made a a fuel filler tube, overflow spout, and a bracket to mount the spoiler. Next up: engine, exhaust, then I can get some paint down. Getting close!

(https://i.imgur.com/YcgLb0d.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/pB4lFrT.jpg)
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Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: TarheelRick on July 19, 2023, 10:42:55 AM
That is so wicked looking already. Can't wait until you get the paint on it and decal it. Keep those updates coming.
Title: Re: Jack Ingram LMS Nova
Post by: Volzfan59 on September 01, 2023, 04:47:41 PM
This is a great looking Nova LMS! Thank you for sharing it. I really miss those days and the NASCAR LMS Series.