Early Nova Circle Pounder

[gloobombking]

This build is getting kind of old, some here have seen this one other places I am sure but this is for you guys that have not.  Unlike my 68 Camaro, this 62 Nova is built on top of the 55 Chevy frame rails.  I built this one to represent the Hobby Stock Class I was watching in the 1972-73 racing seasons.  


I started with one of the old Revell 55 Chevy Chassis pans, AMT 62 Nova Body and an assortment of evergreen and once again, my favorite material, File Card.  


After some trimming, cutting, sanding and a "Z" job in the rear, I have this.

[gloobombking]

The rear suspension is changed to coil spring and the links are made from evergreen rod.  Shocks are evergreen tube with paper clip wire for the shaft.  Bolts are doll house nails.  The interior tin work is file card with bits and pieces from various kits.  I do not remember where the photo etch belts came from.  The rear end is the Revell kit item as with a little work, it can be made to look like a ford 9 incher.   Headers are once again solder with aluminum tube for the dumps and a thanks again to Bernard Kron for the graphics.  I enjoyed this build since it brought back many happy memories of those times.  

[jchrisf]

That's really cool. Looks great!

[Bernard Kron]

That's a really sharp looking circle tracker. I dig the roll cage work and the overall realism of it.

Back in 2017 I did a decal sheet for someone featuring Piggly Wiggly, Super IGA, Tastee Freeze and various dairy sponsors (Foremost, Roberts, etc.) but did not include Meadow Gold. They were on clear stock to be to be used on a white car, IIRC. I don't suppose you would be that person?

[gloobombking]

Yes, that is me.  I had you do a sheet and then right after followed up with about three more.  I sent you the logos and sizes and you set me up with sponsors for about 5 years!  Yes, you did the Meadow Gold logo and I did two cars with them.  I dont think I have any of those left.  I get a lot of comments about the sponsors and I always let everyone know who did them.   The graphics give the Nova character and the Camaro wouldnt be as eye catching without the Foremost label.  You should have included some GBK1 logos with the others, I would have used em!!  Good to hear from you Bernard!  Dont be a stranger.  

[Bernard Kron]

Thanks George. It's funny that I wasn't able to find the Meadow Gold decal in my art work. I'll have to look harder. I enjoy doing decal work for my fellow hobbyists, I only have an inkjet printer so I can't do white or metallics but where my capabilities are appropriate it seems to serve. It certainly looks good on your cars! I usually take it out in trade which is part of the fun. I still remember the pleasure I received when your surprise care package showed up on my doorstep!

[afx]

Another nice short track car!

[Joel_W]

excellent build on your dirt tracker. Honestly, I didn't realize that any body type could and was used.

Joel

[overdrive]

Really nice work, I like the Piggly-Wiggly sponsorship! 

[sam]

Love it !