Nova build by Chris Astley Motorsport

[Chris Astley]

Im finally getting on with building my next nova, this is the shell which i started to use for the VXR engine transplant a while back, i decided against that project due to lack of time and as a competition car it would be unpractical and inelligible for some forms of motorsport.
Any way, i have just had the shell professionally cleaned prior to commencing welding later this week.


























The shell has got some small areas of rust but nothing major. I have a weld-in cage to fit, seat rails, gearbox mount which was kindly donated by Simps from his saloon as i removed the one on this during the previous VXR attempt.
Im planning to build something special for under the bonnet which i dont think has been done before, all im saying for now is its small block aspirated which is the best way for any Nova:nod:
Will get some more pics up as i go through the welding.

[Chris Astley]

Got some welding done today, most of the underneath seam welding has been done, got the gearbox mount cleaned up and welded back on to the chassis leg and put the large plate on from the plating kit.

[Chris Astley]

[Chris Astley]

[Chris Astley]

Got a few hours on it this afternoon and made a start on the cage, got majority of the bars trimmed to length and nothed, then tacked into position.

[Jay]

Read this on mig other day, looking good mate.

[Ernie]

that is just shear nova porn.

[Cle]

Was watchin this on mig. Will good to see the finished articale

[Chris Astley]

[BIGS]

about time you put it on here!

Looks a very good shell and bet its great for welding with. Will be keeping a eye on this