Project Carbon 4x4

[marc69]

Want a second opinion? I have saved several Novas (and a mini) that were set for scrapping but, the blue and red mk2 were just too far.....

It really depends how much structure is there and then you decide if you want to go for it.

[marc69]

^ I'm attacking it with one just now


Whoops

I apologise but I did have a small giggle at the whoops.

[conad]

It will be getting blasted but the problem is there might not be any metal left after it and as much as it pains me to say it, it really is a rot box at the moment

just get it blasted asap, you'll know where you stand then. its pointless spending time and money on this shell if its going to be like a swiss cheese after blasting.... sorry if im bursting your bubble here dude, just trying to be the voice of reason.

[16xe_chris]

Hello space frame project ;-)

[bazzap8389]

Want a second opinion? I have saved several Novas (and a mini) that were set for scrapping but, the blue and red mk2 were just too far.....

It really depends how much structure is there and then you decide if you want to go for it.

Yeah you can easy come and take a look at it

just get it blasted asap, you'll know where you stand then. its pointless spending time and money on this shell if its going to be like a swiss cheese after blasting.... sorry if im bursting your bubble here dude, just trying to be the voice of reason.

Yeah I know what you mean mate

Hello space frame project ;-)

Would it be road legal if I did this? Would be my best option if the chassis is too far gone. I'm not scrapping my car

[marc69]

Gives a shout

[david dixon]

nothing is ever too far gone, you can buy just about every panel for a nova

[16xe_chris]

nothing is ever too far gone, you can buy just about every panel for a nova

Agreed matey, I'd probably get it acid dipped then see what's left.

At least then the bare metal that is left will be a doodle to weld too and cut out out etc ;-)

[8valve-craig]

I would get it up on 4 stands nice and high, strip as much as you can like the axle, tank and exhaust and go over the whole underside with a sharp tool.

That will tell you wether you want to send it for dipping / blasting, and potentially save you a few quid if you find what you consider to be too much rust.

Good luck.

[bazzap8389]

nothing is ever too far gone, you can buy just about every panel for a nova

That's what I like to hear

Agreed matey, I'd probably get it acid dipped then see what's left.

At least then the bare metal that is left will be a doodle to weld too and cut out out etc ;-)

Sounds a plan to me!

I would get it up on 4 stands nice and high, strip as much as you can like the axle, tank and exhaust and go over the whole underside with a sharp tool.

That will tell you wether you want to send it for dipping / blasting, and potentially save you a few quid if you find what you consider to be too much rust.

Good luck.

I'll get that done next week, I've got everything off it except the rear beam just now, I was keeping that on so I can keep it rolling. The floor at the front of the car seems to be pretty good just the back end, engine bay is pretty **** aswell though

Is it better to get it dipped or blasted? Or is it 6 in half?

Thanks