Steve Strope�s �Z/28 Nova�, a car Chevrolet never built, was the hit of the 2006 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer�s Association (SEMA) show. A Z/28 Camaro style spoiler, classic �Hugger Qrange� and white paint scheme, �cowl induction� hood, and Z/28 �blackout� grille treatment transformed the stock 1969 Nova body. A �mouse motor� 302 V-8 with a Trans-Am style cross-ram twin carburetor manifold, modern Tremec transmission, and 4-into-1 headers provided the �go� while wide Budnik wheels with Corvette C-6 dusk brakes all around handled the �whoa�! The Nova�s interior was replaced with a Camaro dash and gauges, bucket seats, and the �Rally Pack� console, with �Hound�s Tooth� upholstery. GMP�s new Nova Z/28 has a flawless heavy diecast body with mirror-smooth authentic paint and printed stripes. Running light bezels and Z/28 badges are foil-thin chrome, door handles are painted, and everything else is bright chrome. The hood opens to show the accurate small-block engine which has coolant hoses and spark plug wires but its alternator is supported only by the drive belt. Inside, the accurate Camaro dash has a full set of legible instruments an printed chrome trim but the relief-moulded inner handles haven�t been pick out. Chassis detail included separate drive train and exhaust system (the headers have small mould lines) and relief-cast, neatly painted hydraulic lines. Those big ventilated disks are easily seen through the big bright chrome wheels. (SMI)
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