1966 Nova Street Machine

kirbside Awesome Forum Participator Kirby Hughes Posts: 465	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 17, 2009 11:53:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kirbside on Aug 17, 2009 11:53:46 GMT -5 Looking good. I always liked light metallic blue for a color. Great choice.
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virgmeister Guest	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 17, 2009 21:58:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by virgmeister on Aug 17, 2009 21:58:31 GMT -5 I think it would be easier to cut and move the mounts further forward?? It is getting a nice flare to it. Looking good. Virgil

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1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 19, 2009 11:31:26 GMT -5

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Post by thumb on Aug 19, 2009 11:31:26 GMT -5

A lot of cutting, grinding, sanding to make this engine fit. I'm not sure but it seems that most aftermarket parts are bigger than the kit parts like distributors, carbs and so forth. Maybe the kit parts are not to scale and are smaller. Anyway, here's a few pics of what I had to do to get the engine to fit inside the engine compartment and the last pic is just for comparisons. Top= Gibson Middle=Kit and bottom is Gibson auto tranny that came with the engine. The red tranny is from my parts box so I have no idea what it was from but it fits. One good thing is that everything fits so tight you will not see any of the mod work I had to do. Of course I'll have to repaint some things.

All I can say is Fun Fun Fun ;D

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virgmeister Guest	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 19, 2009 12:33:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by virgmeister on Aug 19, 2009 12:33:19 GMT -5 The silver tranny is a GM 700R4 from a late model car or truck. Virgil

baddgass Awesome Forum Participator Email dburrough@ stny.rr.com Posts: 380	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 19, 2009 20:30:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by baddgass on Aug 19, 2009 20:30:03 GMT -5 Hay Bro. nice work. The kit is a 1/25 & aftermarket parts are 1/24. a litter bigger. But the build is outstanding.

thumb Skill 3 "im good" Posts: 280	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 19, 2009 21:46:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thumb on Aug 19, 2009 21:46:00 GMT -5 I wonder why they make them 1/24 when most kits, well at least the ones I have are 1/25th?
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thumb Skill 3 "im good" Posts: 280	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 21, 2009 1:20:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thumb on Aug 21, 2009 1:20:16 GMT -5 It's a tight fit but I finally got the inner wheel wells, firewall and engine to fit. Here's a couple pics. Still need to add some more wiring and plumbing but I think I got the tough stuff done.
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virgmeister Guest	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 21, 2009 18:18:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by virgmeister on Aug 21, 2009 18:18:48 GMT -5 Looking goooood!!!!! Way to go buddy. I'll keep an eye out for the updates. Virgil

kirbside Awesome Forum Participator Kirby Hughes Posts: 465	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 21, 2009 18:56:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kirbside on Aug 21, 2009 18:56:38 GMT -5 Nice job shoehorning that engine in!
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bob29579 Skill 3 "im good" Posts: 275	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 21, 2009 19:46:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bob29579 on Aug 21, 2009 19:46:08 GMT -5 Looking really good so far...
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thumb Skill 3 "im good" Posts: 280	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 21, 2009 22:10:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thumb on Aug 21, 2009 22:10:38 GMT -5 Thanks everyone. Kirbside, I also used a rubber mallet
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rodburner Guest	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 22, 2009 9:05:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rodburner on Aug 22, 2009 9:05:50 GMT -5 good work, nice to see some "shadowing" in the engine compartment!

thecowlkid Guest	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 22, 2009 9:27:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by thecowlkid on Aug 22, 2009 9:27:25 GMT -5 Looking great, keep up the good work!

thumb Skill 3 "im good" Posts: 280	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 23, 2009 1:14:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thumb on Aug 23, 2009 1:14:10 GMT -5 Got some more wiring done on the engine. It's finally starting to look like something.
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geezerman35 Awesome Forum Participator RaTmAn! LORD OF THE RATZ Posts: 4,215	1966 Nova Street Machine Aug 23, 2009 6:52:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman35 on Aug 23, 2009 6:52:36 GMT -5 Coming along nicely.
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jbwelda: Thanks again Tom, funny thing is, this current IP also resolves to an Amazon address but seems to work just fine. jb May 29, 2023 15:06:36 GMT -5

RodBurNeR: nice Bonneville up top! hey all, I still am around but struggling to get my hobby hands back, mainly no way to paint right now Jan 16, 2024 22:48:31 GMT -5

jbwelda: NNL West is today, anyone going? Its going to be crazy around there what with the footsball game next door. First time in a while I am avoiding it but hope someone posts some photos. Jan 20, 2024 12:51:40 GMT -5