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Short Track Forums => Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models => Topic started by: Bob P. on March 08, 2020, 11:13:38 AM

Title: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Bob P. on March 08, 2020, 11:13:38 AM
This is a shelf replica of the number 32 Ford Mustang, late model, driven by Jim Nave.
He raced at Port Royal, Bedford and other western Pa. tracks. He had many wins with this car. Powered by a 427 ci big block Ford.
There were at least two versions of this car, the first had leaf springs on the rear. The second car was a C&F chassis with coil springs front and rear.

I used a Ford Nascar kit for the build.
Mustang body provided by John 2 on the forum.

ANOTHER GREAT SET OF DECALS BY GREG HOLLAND
Parts from Big Donkey resin. Tires, wheels, seat, valve covers and air cleaner.


Restored version of the original car.

(https://images51.fotki.com/v1563/photos/4/3814514/16216101/BuGarveyShow020-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nave-number-3/bu-garvey-show-020.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images44.fotki.com/v802/photos/4/3814514/16216101/20200308_110018-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nave-number-3/20200308-110018.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images42.fotki.com/v903/photos/4/3814514/16216101/20200308_105919-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nave-number-3/20200308-105919.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images44.fotki.com/v447/photos/4/3814514/16216101/20200308_105905-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nave-number-3/20200308-105905.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images20.fotki.com/v1666/photos/4/3814514/16216101/20200308_110048-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nave-number-3/20200308-110048.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images46.fotki.com/v521/photos/4/3814514/16216101/20200308_111605-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nave-number-3/20200308-111605.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

I hope you enjoy looking at this one.

Bob
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: TarheelRick on March 08, 2020, 11:47:34 AM
Extremely nice looking build.  And it is a Mustang, can't help but love it.
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: RandB11 on March 08, 2020, 02:56:38 PM
Incredible detail, outstanding build Bob! You really nailed this one, looks just like the 1:1.

Rick :)
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: sentsat71 on March 09, 2020, 09:19:21 AM
Really turned out GREAT!!
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: BobD on March 09, 2020, 10:04:13 AM
Looks spot-on Bob! Those rear tires "musta" really got a bite! Reminds of those referred to as "Big Jalonies" back in the day.
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Bob P. on March 09, 2020, 10:49:13 AM
Thanks all for the comments.

I had a little help from David, in getting the wheel base and fender cut outs correct.

Bob
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Fordguy01 on March 09, 2020, 09:25:40 PM
Great build Bob very nice neat clean work I am sure the family will thoroughly enjoy the model.

Al
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: ARCA Guy on March 17, 2020, 11:53:05 AM
Good one Bob!
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: TonyK on March 18, 2020, 07:40:50 AM
I really enjoy looking at models built to replicate a real car. Makes me appreciate the builders talent even more and you did an outstanding job.
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: TLouis on March 18, 2020, 08:36:25 AM
Great build! Looks just like the real thing!
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: jchrisf on March 18, 2020, 03:55:12 PM
Cool!  8)
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Marty W on March 19, 2020, 07:59:54 PM
Another fine model, Bob! Always like seeing your builds.
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Greg Birky on March 20, 2020, 07:06:20 AM
Very well done, Bob!!!  I like it a lot!!!  You really captured the look of the real car!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏁🏁🏁
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Gary Davis on March 30, 2020, 06:59:23 PM
Well Bob...kinda late to the gig here....LOL.. What a very cool Replica build. Plus....like I said in the other post....it's a STANG.... can't go wrong with any of that.
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Brian Conn on April 12, 2020, 09:50:50 PM
  What an outstanding build...you captured the detail and look of the 1:1  well done  :)
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Hondo on April 22, 2020, 04:17:34 PM
Very nicely done, Bob.
Watched those old Mustangs many nights back home in the Carolinas.

Those look like BDR tires.
Can you share which ones you used? TIA
Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Nave # 32 Mustang late model
Post by: Bob P. on April 22, 2020, 07:48:00 PM
They are Big Donkey resin tires and wheels.
I'm not sure what part number they are, I sent Larry a picture of the car and he matched up a set of tires and wheels.
It also has a Big Donkey seat, valve covers and air cleaner.

Bob