Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova - Page 3

modelman1960 · 02-17-2014, 01:44 PM

I'm trying to add another photo of the engine bay for the Pro/S Camaro.
I'll try again. When I add the .jpg to the attachment page, it tells me that the Grumpys toy-15.jpg was already downloaded in the "Original HemiCuda" thread which is below this thread?
If it fails again, does anyone have a suggestion?
BTW: it failed again.

mopar68 · 02-19-2014, 02:06 PM

Speaking of the Grump's 1966 Nova, here are a few pix I found recently:

My preference is for the refrigerator white paint job, Grumpy's trademark color. Presumably this is his second 1966 Nova, right, after the red and white one was wrecked?

M68

Geerhead55 · 02-19-2014, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopar68

Speaking of the Grump's 1966 Nova, here are a few pix I found recently:

My preference is for the refrigerator white paint job, Grumpy's trademark color. Presumably this is his second 1966 Nova, right, after the red and white one was wrecked?

M68

You are correct,, (my preference is the white paint also. I don't imagine they considered painting the second car to match the first).
Danny Durham

modelman1960 · 02-19-2014, 04:29 PM

Thanks for posting those pictures Danny. I've already painted and stripped the body of the red paint because it didn't lay correctly on the trunk lid. I'm seriously considering doing the all white version now.
And I see the ends of the fenderwell headers in both photos. guess I'll go with those. Anyone out there know where I can obtain some 1/24th scale versions?.LOL
Thanks to all that have helped and also provided the history too. It sure makes this website the best of the best.

John Boland · 02-19-2014, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopar68

Speaking of the Grump's 1966 Nova, here are a few pix I found recently:

My preference is for the refrigerator white paint job, Grumpy's trademark color. Presumably this is his second 1966 Nova, right, after the red and white one was wrecked?

M68

Wrecked in a towing accident if I am remembering what I read correctly. I was 9 then so I don't know for sure. I like the white paint and the steel wheels. All business.

Dwight Southerland · 02-19-2014, 07:19 PM

Here's a picture of some Stahl's for a Chevy II:

Geerhead55 · 02-20-2014, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modelman1960

Thanks for posting those pictures Danny. I've already painted and stripped the body of the red paint because it didn't lay correctly on the trunk lid. I'm seriously considering doing the all white version now.
And I see the ends of the fenderwell headers in both photos. guess I'll go with those. Anyone out there know where I can obtain some 1/24th scale versions?.LOL
Thanks to all that have helped and also provided the history too. It sure makes this website the best of the best.

Thanks for the kind words,, but, these photos were posted by mopar68,,, if you go back and look, you'll see. I've posted many pics, but I've got to give credit to where its due. My earliest photos were taken in April of '68, so I missed Bill Jenkins' Chevy II era. Good luck with your project,,, I'm an old model maker myself, or at least I used to be. Keep us posted with photos of your progress.
By the way,,, Hooker Headers also makes a fenderwell small block header for '62-'67 Chevy IIs that many use. You might possibly find a photo of them in a catalog or on line, so you can at least get an idea of how the tubes are formed. Take care.
Danny Durham

modelman1960 · 02-20-2014, 07:23 AM

Thanks Danny for setting me straight, and my apologies to Mopar68.
I also believe giving credit where it is due. Dwight, thanks for the Stahl header pic. It will be useful for sure in either my search or my effort to fabricate some fenderwell headers. I've fabricated many parts and components over the years, but never really had any success with headers. I will post pics as I progress.
Thanks to everyone for their help.
Walt

modelman1960 · 03-10-2014, 05:50 AM

Hi Folks,
Attached are a couple(hopefully) of pictures of the progress on my project so far. The fender well headers are preliminary and still need some tweeking. The interior is complete and I hope that the "White" car had a red interior. The engine is complete also.
Hope you all like them.
Thanks again for all the pictures and verbal pieces of information. This project would not be as accurate without all the help you all have provided.
Walt

Charlie A · 03-10-2014, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modelman1960

Hi Folks,
Attached are a couple(hopefully) of pictures of the progress on my project so far. The fender well headers are preliminary and still need some tweeking. The interior is complete and I hope that the "White" car had a red interior. The engine is complete also.
Hope you all like them.
Thanks again for all the pictures and verbal pieces of information. This project would not be as accurate without all the help you all have provided.
Walt

02-17-2014, 01:44 PM	#21
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova I'm trying to add another photo of the engine bay for the Pro/S Camaro. I'll try again. When I add the .jpg to the attachment page, it tells me that the Grumpys toy-15.jpg was already downloaded in the "Original HemiCuda" thread which is below this thread? If it fails again, does anyone have a suggestion? BTW: it failed again.

02-19-2014, 02:06 PM	#22
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Speaking of the Grump's 1966 Nova, here are a few pix I found recently: My preference is for the refrigerator white paint job, Grumpy's trademark color. Presumably this is his second 1966 Nova, right, after the red and white one was wrecked? M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

02-19-2014, 04:29 PM	#24
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Thanks for posting those pictures Danny. I've already painted and stripped the body of the red paint because it didn't lay correctly on the trunk lid. I'm seriously considering doing the all white version now. And I see the ends of the fenderwell headers in both photos. guess I'll go with those. Anyone out there know where I can obtain some 1/24th scale versions?.LOL Thanks to all that have helped and also provided the history too. It sure makes this website the best of the best.

02-19-2014, 07:19 PM	#26
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,983 Likes: 54 Liked 726 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Here's a picture of some Stahl's for a Chevy II:

02-20-2014, 07:23 AM	#28
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Thanks Danny for setting me straight, and my apologies to Mopar68. I also believe giving credit where it is due. Dwight, thanks for the Stahl header pic. It will be useful for sure in either my search or my effort to fabricate some fenderwell headers. I've fabricated many parts and components over the years, but never really had any success with headers. I will post pics as I progress. Thanks to everyone for their help. Walt

03-10-2014, 05:50 AM	#29
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Hi Folks, Attached are a couple(hopefully) of pictures of the progress on my project so far. The fender well headers are preliminary and still need some tweeking. The interior is complete and I hope that the "White" car had a red interior. The engine is complete also. Hope you all like them. Thanks again for all the pictures and verbal pieces of information. This project would not be as accurate without all the help you all have provided. Walt Attached Thumbnails