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Short Track Forums => Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models => Topic started by: TLouis on January 25, 2022, 11:10:55 AM

Title: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on January 25, 2022, 11:10:55 AM

I went through all the posts in this section and could not find a post of this build.  I don't want to repeat myself any more than I already do!
AMT Nova body, A pillar leaned back,and B pillar removed on one of those recently released GTO chassis' with the 180 degree headers. Built this a while back.
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1639/photos/8/842768/6446062/DSCN0405-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/late-model-sportsmen/76-nova-no-57a/dscn0405.html)
(https://images46.fotki.com/v1642/photos/8/842768/6446062/DSCN0406-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/late-model-sportsmen/76-nova-no-57a/dscn0406.html)
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1632/photos/8/842768/6446062/DSCN0401-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/late-model-sportsmen/76-nova-no-57a/dscn0401.html)
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1634/photos/8/842768/6446062/DSCN0407-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/late-model-sportsmen/76-nova-no-57a/dscn0407.html)

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Bob P. on January 25, 2022, 12:39:39 PM

Excellent build, looks great.

Bob

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on January 25, 2022, 10:20:24 PM

thank you

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Dirtman on January 26, 2022, 07:51:21 AM

Nice looking Nova.

Rett

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TarheelRick on January 26, 2022, 05:50:47 PM

Oh yeah, that one is ready to rumble.  Very nice build.

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Marty W on January 26, 2022, 06:39:34 PM

Good looking Nova. I like the posing of the race team in the background also. Are you still going by "Slim", or do you prefer Tom nowadays?

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on January 26, 2022, 09:36:57 PM

Thank you, Marty. Either one, doesn't matter.

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Brian Conn on January 27, 2022, 09:48:37 PM

....Even if its been posted some where before, this ones worthy of a repeat!  Great use of that Super Stocker chassis as well. 

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on January 28, 2022, 12:41:08 AM

Oh yeah! This team has a fancy hauler,too! GMC Astro
(https://images44.fotki.com/v1644/photos/8/842768/5312193/DSCN2025-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/haulers-trailers-an-1/70s-gmc-astro-95-hauler/dscn2025.html)
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1639/photos/8/842768/5312193/DSCN2021-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/haulers-trailers-an-1/70s-gmc-astro-95-hauler/dscn2021.html)

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: john2 on January 28, 2022, 07:22:29 AM

 :)  EXCELLENT  !

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Marty W on January 28, 2022, 02:10:42 PM

Two thumbs up on that one! Hope they don't have to change their race number!

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TarheelRick on January 28, 2022, 08:22:38 PM

Ok, I really like that hauler.  I have been sort of going over in what's left of my mind about building one similar to this.  So, you have any WIP photos of that particular build?

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on January 28, 2022, 08:31:20 PM

I think so. I'll see what I can find.
(https://images12.fotki.com/v1641/photos/8/842768/5312193/DSCN1995-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/haulers-trailers-an-1/70s-gmc-astro-95-hauler/dscn1995.html)
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1632/photos/8/842768/5312193/DSCN1996-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/haulers-trailers-an-1/70s-gmc-astro-95-hauler/dscn1996.html)
(https://images12.fotki.com/v1641/photos/8/842768/5312193/DSCN1999-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/haulers-trailers-an-1/70s-gmc-astro-95-hauler/dscn1999.html)

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on January 28, 2022, 08:32:22 PM

(https://images14.fotki.com/v1643/photos/8/842768/5312193/DSCN2003-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/haulers-trailers-an-1/70s-gmc-astro-95-hauler/dscn2003.html)

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Maineboy on January 29, 2022, 05:44:20 PM

That Nova is outstanding. But the hauler just gets to my heart. I am into big rig models, and my truck driving son loves those old Kenworth cabovers. I have been thinking about doing something much like this with a C600 Ford cabover. But it would be hard to beat this one you have created. Great work!

MB

Title: Re: Nova Sportsman
Post by: Bob P. on January 30, 2022, 03:15:59 PM

Another beauty Slim, that hauler and racecar look Fantastic.

Bob