12k mile mrk 1 C20let Project!!

[corsakid]

well after breaking my corsa turbo my brother decided to buy the engine off me and put it into a nova!

the search was on

it had to be clean, mrk1 , good shell, and for the right money

i had a test from kev bradford saying he had a 12k mile nova a price ws agreed and a date set for collection! :)

a long drive up from south wales to north wales and i was now the owener of a very very clean 12k mrk 1 nova i couldnt believe how clean it actually was :wtf: but it is genuine never been painted full service history up to 2006 when kev tyook it off road last service was 11k miles

it had done 15miles in 2-3 years i had it doing 154, suprisingly it broke down nothing major just fuel pipe perrished, rac man came out and replaced the hose from the tank to the fuel lines, and away we went, rear brakes decided radaomly to come onlol

but we got home and now the project can begin

plans are

similar to keith robinsons build, gsi replica, high spec c20let f28, alot of silcone, omex 600 hopefully be done before x mas

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[corsakid]

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[AlexW]

Very nice, Seems all the mint nova's are coming out from hiding.

[John]

Fookin mint! what an excellent base for a let!

[Andy]

Fukk me thats absolutely solid

[mikey14sr]

Starting to go in the joint between the battery tray, bulkhead and arch though, you can see the discoloration of the seam sealer,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/104.jpg

[corsakid]

thats just dirt and dust lol

[calibra-keith]

that looks like one clean nova, are you sure you want to do them plans be a shame to mess about with a clean one like that.

[twistysnovagte]

wow this should be interesting,its a shame to convert the car but means must,one of the cleanest cars ive seen(from photos!),you fancy selling me those mudlaps???plzlol

[hybridturbo]

Nice base

Getting it dipped and coated like keiths?

[AlanH]

jammy sod! wish i found a nova that clean, seems like all i've done with mine is welding. what plans you got for the LET?

[Rickyb]

looking good :thumb:

[corsakid]

will be steel rods forged pistons fully lightened and balanced port and polished head, cams, tubular manifold gt2871 cometic head gasket custom inlet manifold omex 600, 750cc rc injectors,large custom made charge cooler, fully seam welded, full chassis plating kit, equal length shafts, reyland 4 pots, coilovers fully poly bushed, custom alloy radiator twin spal slimline fans thats what i have on order as we speak

it will be resprayed but trying to find an original nova colour that i like as nordic blue isnt what i want for the colour

[krobinson]

Great base for a project. My only advice is to take your time and do it right, would be a shame to bodge such a good shell.

Looking forward to seeing the results!!

Keith

[Ash]

That is stunning! Wheres the wiper motor tho???

[corsakid]

Great base for a project. My only advice is to take your time and do it right, would be a shame to bodge such a good shell.

Looking forward to seeing the results!!

Keith


no bodges will be taken mate its the best shell i ve ever seen! i plan to keep it like that!

[twistysnovagte]

Pm'd;)

[RSTChris]

It looks as mint as mine, and mine's spanish lol

PERFECT base for a project, you dont want dodgy welded up bodged shells with a LET

[corsakid]

It looks as mint as mine, and mine's spanish lol

PERFECT base for a project, you dont want dodgy welded up bodged shells with a LET

indeed i paid a good price and i couldnt refuse what is imo one of the best in the uk!

now its time to make it into something special, im thinking mistral grey, with cesaro alloys

now its time to get cracking :)

[Ash]

If you want suggestions, how about VW/Audi dolphin grey or a satin grey, I've always wanted to paint a nova satin grey, but doubt I'll get round to it.

[LEWI007]

Going to ruin a mint low mile mk1 nova what a shame......

Imo people should get old shi*ters, weld them and then put xe's in.

[corsakid]

Going to ruin a mint low mile mk1 nova what a shame......

Imo people should get old shi*ters, weld them and then put xe's in.

what a stupid comment, why on earth would you want to find a shell that needs plats welded here there and everywere then put a 200bhp engine in itlol

this way is the best , not a single bit of structural rot, the shell will last the next 10years easily try saying that about many nova' on the uk roads!

[LEWI007]

Because these days its so rare to find one in this condition with this many miles and to pull it apart and start making modifications to a minter is just stupid...IMO ok..IMO !

[LEWI007]

Propably go spinning around in it and write it off anyway :(

[Will F]

Propably go spinning around in it and write it off anyway :(

OMG - what are you on about.

If you want to build a track/rally/sprint etc car you look for the best/strongest shell you can find with least rot!

OK, so it will no longer be a 1L Pushrod Merit!? So what?? What would YOU do wityh it? Park it in a garage for 11 months a year and tell everyone you have a MINT 1L Nova?

sweet!

[Ernie]

Well said will.

[stuartyj21]

good project you have there corsakid, how dare you destroy a good 1L nova and put a c20let are you mad haha

what about the credit crunch and the enviroment... lol

[areofall]

Sounds a little sad but, it's such a shame to do this to such an original car. Unless you go Keiths route, and get it dipped, I'd enjoy it for a few months and them see what I'd what to do you with it, it's MINT but hey good luck either road, plus it' your car too

[SRimon]

Think its needs something more special than mistral grey.

Nice shell, seems a lot of nordic blue ones keep good nick, mine was nordic blue and in spot on condition even with 60k on it.

[L14MNP]

Awesome find mate! Looks brand new :D

Yeah, K reg Nova, no-one wants a 1ltr Nova, fcuk that, no point in having a boggo std push rod lol Best/strongest/cleanest shell then whack a decent motor in it as he plans too :thumb:

[Nick J]

Awesome shell to start a proper build like that... nearly bought it myself when Kev was advertising it last year! will certainly be keeping an eye on this thread :)

[corsakid]

Sounds a little sad but, it's such a shame to do this to such an original car. Unless you go Keiths route, and get it dipped, I'd enjoy it for a few months and them see what I'd what to do you with it, it's MINT but hey good luck either road, plus it' your car too

why would it need to be dipped, it can be taken back to bear metal if needs be at the bodyshop, from what keith has said to me they are very rough with the cars they get in some even need jigging afterwards :confused:


why is it a shame, its a std 1.0, a car is to use, and it will get used! it will get an Let it will get welded it will get painted and it will be used alot once finished!

i have no desire to keep it in the garage and say hey boys i have a 1.0 nova with only 12k miles on it, it is desperatly slow, handling is terrible why on earth would you want to keep it standard!

seeing how much fun my brother and will foy an many other people have from there nova's has made me get another one for myself :)
thanks all for your positive comments

[Ernie]

go for it mate.

[robertdevlin69]

are you for serious......thats minty ill be watching this thread good luck bud

[Andy]

I agree,yeah fair enough in saying "i cant believe it its original bla bla bla" if it was a gte/gsi/Sr but its a base model.Too many people have too much to say on what people do to their cars on here ive noticed alot just lately.Hes building it for himself to enjoy himself,hes paid his money for it so therefore entitled to do whatever he wants to it.Concentrate on your own builds

[corsakid]

had the painter round today he couldnt believe his eyes, after painting will's and my brothers he had seen enough of nova's, but he was very happy with it he said "it needs very very minimal dent repairs, no welding" it is being painte in 2 weeks

i best get stripping!

i trial fitted my new radiator and charge cooler radiators all fitted very well so thats another thing to tick off the list

been making a list and a long one at that for what i need to order from chris astley!

[rex-16v]

really clean that, i think iv seen this on another vauxhall forum, good find :thumb:

[C14se]

good find
mate nice and mint even better to let

[rex-16v]

good strong clean nova to do let conversion with but its also a shame a to it to a clean one, not many about like this.

[corsakid]

put nova in for mot today and it passed first time :)

also ordered a host of parts from chris astley

await pictures in the next few days :)

[Cormac]

i have no desire to keep it in the garage and say hey boys i have a 1.0 nova with only 12k miles on it, it is desperatly slow, handling is terrible why on earth would you want to keep it standard!


I get great enjoyment out of my 1L swing, each to they're own i suppose..

Should be a great project tho :thumb:

[Steve]

Nice plans for it mate, again, you'd be an idiot if you ripped apart a low mileage sr/gte/gsi for an LET but not a 1.0, your doing it a huge favour big ridding it of its 45bhp! lol

Any idea on colour, bodystyling etc?

[Andy_L]

Does look very very minty indeed.

I'd rather see it left as it is but it's not my car.

Engine spec sounds none to shabby!

[hc coupe]

Looks stunning,great find and best of luck.On the note of ripping it to bits....
Its gone to a good owner....Its not going to end up on its roof in the middle of a roundabout (We hope). I can't see a problem.

Best of luck and will keep an eye out for this thread.

Tom

[Pistol Pete]

Good shell to start on. Why ruin that original paintwork for a respray??!! I take it the bay will be welded up, etc? Look forward to progress on this one. Good luck.

[DaveMarshall]

A Chargecooled c20let in grey on cesaros is the same as mine

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[corsakid]

thats the look i am aiming for matey looks even better in the pictures

[Courtnova16v]

Nice project. Looks in very similar condition to mine. I have also sent you a pm.

[corsakid]

had a big delivery from chris astley yesterday

still waiting on the suspension top plates but everythign else is here

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equal length shaft set up being used

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some hubs

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f28 mount

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engine mount kit

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plating kit

[DTR-DEVIL]

i saw that for sale last year, i was stunned how good nick it is!
wish you all the best!

[corsakid]

i saw that for sale last year, i was stunned how good nick it is!
wish you all the best!

thankyou

[corsakid]

suspension top plates arrived today

been ordering some more bits

competition engine mount kit from chris astley comes with o/s nova solid mount for f28 conversion as well :)

fixed alloy top mounts from compbrake

c20xe/let stainless steel exhaust flange for my 200sx manifold :)

cosworth turbo being collected this weekend

[Stuart]

now now girls... calm down.

[craig green]

Nice shell to be getting on with. Plans sound good.

Too many negative comments in this thread. Buy your own 'mint' bodyshells & do your own thing.

Crack on matey!

[Ben]

lmao at the 1.0l apprecation society.

So Keith's allowed to do it, is he the only one?

forking idiots.

Does look a clean shell, lucky sod.

[Riggy]

lol yeah it does look mint , the perfect shell to use ,

i couldnt wait to rip my 1.0 apart for my build lol

deffo goin to be watching this :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

Nice plans for it mate, again, you'd be an idiot if you ripped apart a low mileage sr/gte/gsi for an LET but not a 1.0, your doing it a huge favour big ridding it of its 45bhp! lol

Any idea on colour, bodystyling etc?

i agree matey!!!!

[dj_wudgey]

lmao at the 1.0l apprecation society.

So Keith's allowed to do it, is he the only one?

forking idiots.

Does look a clean shell, lucky sod.

i also agree with you why bother with a 1ltr i could ride me push iron faster

[corsakid]

lmao at the 1.0l apprecation society.

So Keith's allowed to do it, is he the only one?

forking idiots.

Does look a clean shell, lucky sod.


very clean shell mate, makes will's look like a rot box :D

[Ben]

very clean shell mate, makes will's look like a rot box :D

LMAO Not hard is it?!

[corsakid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01685.jpg
top mounts arrived from comp brake :D same colour as the car :D
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Regal enlarged top hat
parts are coming together fast trying to source a new plastic top hat cover! as it was cut for the corsa conversion

[Adam]

Good work :cool:

[corsakid]

some more parts

electric water pump for charge cooler 110 L/m
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oil feed for the cossie turbo
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apexi avcr electronic boost controller
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[Iain]

Are those topmounts the non adjustable ones? Just wondering why there's 4 holes in them.

[corsakid]

non adjustable mate not shore why there are 4 holes

[Iain]

What made you go for the non adjustable ones over the adjustables?

[corsakid]

how often do people actually adjust suspension once they are fitted, very little im guessing!

the car will be used on the road so i just wanted to get rid of the rubber mounts! fixed suited me fine

[corsakid]

had some more parts today
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[Adam]

Going the 200sx manifold route then??

So money going in this :cool:

[corsakid]

yes 200sx manifold and a 2wd cosworth turbo, aiming for a reliable 300bhp

more parts to follow :D

[corsakid]

some more parts, these came up for sale at a good price so i drove up and collected them on saturday!

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nortech manifold :D

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cometic exhaust manifold gasket

Big Turbo Escort Cosworth T34 0.63

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uprated actuator

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[The Simps]

gonna be tasty this car!

[corsakid]

hopefully should be good fun

[Adam]

Very nice :cool:

[corsakid]

coming together now shouldnt be long before we will see some proper progress on the shell and the engine etc just want to collect the majority of the parts required/ or i want and then that should make the whole process a lot quicker/efficent when assembly comes round

[game1]

yes 200sx manifold and a 2wd cosworth turbo, aiming for a reliable 300bhp

more parts to follow :D


Looking very impressive :cool: you still looking for 300bhp or aiming higher now? Will it be going to Gordons at any point once it's built - if so let me know and i'll pop along and have a look.

[corsakid]

prob aiming now for 350-380 bhp with the nortech manifold and the t34 turbo engine will be fitted with rods etc and possibly head work! yeah it will probably be down gordons at some point,

[shaneyboi35]

good find mate, car looks in stunning condition.
your plans for the car sound interesting aswell. good luck with the build

[corsakid]

had another few parcels last few days
while my cesaros wheels are being refurbed i had to order some new rubber having had good experience with the goodyear f1's on my ka turbo i decided to get some again

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i also bought a bosch 044 fuel pump these pumps can flow up to and over 500bhp.

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[Dec16v]

Looks very impressive mate, I'd love to do something similar to a mint Mk1 shell!!!

Dec

[corsakid]

cheers for your positive comments mate :)

[The Simps]

your certainly buying all the right bits mate ;)

[corsakid]

your certainly buying all the right bits mate ;)

im trying mate:)

[krobinson]

Good work mate, coming along nicely :)

[twistysnovagte]

this is going to be a animal of a car,how you going about gwetting the power to the road apart from the goody f1's?i wouldnt want you to rush the car, as that would not be sensible!but whats the timescale or should i say when would you like to have the car on the road?:)
andy

[corsakid]

no real timescale to be honest mate it will get done when it gets done, i have equal length shafts, gaz coilovers, diff, and decent tyres all should help me get some grip and stay in a straight line!

[corsakid]

Good work mate, coming along nicely :)

cheers keith i am getting there slowly

[stuartyj21]

good project mate...

[corsakid]

another few purchases

this is a custom built chargecooler setup built to my spec, it uses the same cores that run in the wrc cars and will support up to 500bhp


the quality is awesome

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a header tank for the chargecooler

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and the radiator for it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01776.jpg

[Nick J]

Some impressive parts there fella....... You have another nice item in the post ;)

[The Simps]

I can't wait for you to start putting this together! Wish I lived closer :(

Whats wales like this time of year?

[corsakid]

lovely as it goes lol

[novaowner999]

minter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ƞ

[Ben]

lovely as it goes lol

Shouldnt that be Tidy bud!

[corsakid]

Shouldnt that be Tidy bud!


ben its TIDY BUT:D

[corsakid]

Some impressive parts there fella....... You have another nice item in the post ;)


OOOOOOOOOO will look forward to it in the next few days :D

[corsakid]

I can't wait for you to start putting this together! Wish I lived closer :(

Whats wales like this time of year?

feel free to pop up any time mate :thumb:

[game1]

Some real nice parts you've got thier, will be a monster once it's done :thumb: I use to have eagle f1's on my 400bhp gtir and didn't really get on with them. Will be interesting to see how the car copes putting the power down as mine struggles at 320bhp.

[corsakid]

Some real nice parts you've got thier, will be a monster once it's done :thumb: I use to have eagle f1's on my 400bhp gtir and didn't really get on with them. Will be interesting to see how the car copes putting the power down as mine struggles at 320bhp.

i got on well with them on my ka so i thought i'd give them a try on the nova!
no doubt it will struggle to put down 300bhp let alone any more!

as for power figures not really shore it will be built for reliability and what ever t makes at 25psi is what it makes :P

[corsakid]

had my wheels back today :D
should look awesome once on the car
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[saloonwoody]

had my wheels back today :D
should look awesome once on the car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01780.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01781.jpglookin good :thumb:
oh ye nice bra :thumb:

[DAN-F]

ben its TIDY BUT:D

HAHA

hi m ate did you used to have a red corsa turbo a few years back?

[corsakid]

yeah still had it till about a month ago

[Andy]

Very nice,beautiful parts you have been buying,ignore the 1l anoraks lol

[LEWI007]

Nice bra lol

[The Simps]

so when does it all start to get put on the car?

[corsakid]

so when does it all start to get put on the car?

will be welding the car 1st week of november then it can all start being fitted etc :)

[DAN-F]

think i remember seein it in a unit few years ago i sold my old coscast xe to will and i brought it down, dont know if you will remember but we were in a gold vectra estate

[corsakid]

i was there when you dropped it off the old cavailer engine was in your shed etc for ages lol

[Ben]

yeah still had it till about a month ago

Thought that was kristans?

lol

[corsakid]

Thought that was kristans?

lol


kristan replies on here aswell under the same user name, i cant be ****d to sign up myself :D

[aaronmcconnell1]

wee cars a minter havent cn 1 that clean that hasent been touched in years

[The Simps]

wee cars a minter havent cn 1 that clean that hasent been touched in years


I'm trying to find a breeding host like that :(

[corsakid]

I'm trying to find a breeding host like that :(


:D

[DAN-F]

i was there when you dropped it off the old cavailer engine was in your shed etc for ages lol
thats the one mate what did it get put into after? that was a good angine when it was in my old cav

[corsakid]

nothing bores were rusty etc wouldnt turn over was seized its all in bits

[DAN-F]

It was left in my shed for 12 months but the shed was dry it still had the plugs in it and it was covered up nicely, surprised to hear it was seized

[corsakid]

fitted my tyres today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01783.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01785.jpg

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also lowered the car on apex suspension from my brothers old corsa turbo just so i could see if we had any clearance issues with the wheels and i could rectify before the gaz arrives and it will be final fitted

it rubs slightly on the drivers rear arch :mad: must be the shape of the tyres, will have a look tomorrow but i really didint want to start playing with the arch:(



it looks good though i think roll on next week when engine gets fitted :)

[corsakid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01786.jpg

also recieved this from nick j on here it is awesome :D

[krobinson]

Plug cover looks awesome, Nick really is a superb painter.

[Adam]

Looking cool.

Clear front indicators ftw

[twistysnovagte]

Totaly loving this thread, the work and thought put into this car is spot on,so nice to see a rep gte instead of a gsi(dont get me wrong on that as i love the gsi reps,but too many of them compared to gte's!)its looking perfectly sweet as it is,imo id be leaving the orange indicators ON the car, and changing the front screen for a top top tint item, also the rest of the glass(green tinted items!).looks superb:D

[corsakid]

Totaly loving this thread, the work and thought put into this car is spot on,so nice to see a rep gte instead of a gsi(dont get me wrong on that as i love the gsi reps,but too many of them compared to gte's!)its looking perfectly sweet as it is,imo id be leaving the orange indicators ON the car, and changing the front screen for a top top tint item, also the rest of the glass(green tinted items!).looks superb:D

thankyou, i love gsi's also having had 2 previously, if it had been aa mrk 2 nova then it wouldve been gsi rep but i do like the older look of the mrk 1 and you dont see many gte's about now. i was planning on having the car painted but i really like how the wheels look against the paint! i will fit a new tailgate a proper mrk 1 item with no boot lock handle etc i have some manta mirrors to go on, but its almost as i want now its just the mechanicals that need sorting :thumb:

[jimbob-mcgrew]

jesus man, you loaded or u get a 2nd mortgage on the house for all those parts ? cleanest shell ive ever seen, should belong in a museum.

[corsakid]

jesus man, you loaded or u get a 2nd mortgage on the house for all those parts ? cleanest shell ive ever seen, should belong in a museum.

glad you like it, the engine conversion is being started the week begining the 3rd i have 10 days off so hopefully i should get engine box exhaust all sorted then it'll just be wiring and piping etc i may even get it running :cool:

[Connor]

clean lookin nova m8

[krobinson]

It'll look like one of mine if you keep the colour :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_2512.jpg

But I plan on turning this into a white SR...

[corsakid]

It'll look like one of mine if you keep the colour :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_2512.jpg

But I plan on turning this into a white SR...


very nice keith , very nice indeed that the 1.4? what a cool daily driver :D

[twistysnovagte]

very nice car love the colour^ ^ ^ ^ ^

[krobinson]

very nice keith , very nice indeed that the 1.4? what a cool daily driver :D

It's actually a toy also. I've a Cavalier SRI to drive everyday as I cant bare to put miles on it!!

[corsakid]

It's actually a toy also. I've a Cavalier SRI to drive everyday as I cant bare to put miles on it!!


its very nice on the same levl as your other nova, so why isnt this in the carcoon then?

[krobinson]

I've only one garage, no room, so it sits outside. Not ideal but I cant bare to sell it, so it'll just have to sit there lol

[areofall]

fitted my tyres today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01784.jpg

also lowered the car on apex suspension from my brothers old corsa turbo just so i could see if we had any clearance issues with the wheels and i could rectify before the gaz arrives and it will be final fitted

it rubs slightly on the drivers rear arch :mad: must be the shape of the tyres, will have a look tomorrow but i really didint want to start playing with the arch:(



it looks good though i think roll on next week when engine gets fitted :)


What kind of tyres did you fit?

[The Simps]

Work starts next week, can't wait fo the updates :D

[corsakid]

i fited goodyear f1 tyres 195/45/15

simps - yes work starts monday expect big updates next week :D

[areofall]

i fited goodyear f1 tyres 195/45/15

simps - yes work starts monday expect big updates next week :D

Must be quite a square shoulder on them?

[Rick Draper]

Whats up with the manifold you bought? Red about it on mig.

[corsakid]

pm sent rick :)

yes the tyres have a squarish shoulder on them , they have the rim protectors on whihc bring them out a few mm. i have sorted the rubbing now anyways :D

roll on next week

[The Simps]

I hope you've got a garage to work in cos its friggin cold outside! lol

[corsakid]

one fully equiped work shop - check :D

using my mates unit (he is a powerflow dealer) so has agreed to let me use his 2 poster for a week or so to get it welded and painted, and he is a good welder :)

another plus is once the engine is mounted before paint he can fab exhaust for me saves me dragging it back to him oonce i get it running :D

[The Simps]

awesome!

[corsakid]

just bought a new bottom end with steel rods pistons and arp'd right through


a rebuilt f28 with quaife lsd and f20 speedo ring roll on 350bhp :D

[The Simps]

I want a quaiffe for my f28 but not without my budget at the mo and with going rwd next year will be money wasted too.

how much you pay for the box if you don't mind me asking? PM if you wish.

[corsakid]

650 for the box whihc was recently rebuilt, quaife diff and f20 speedo drive, :D bargain

[The Simps]

certainly was a baragin. £500-600 for the diff alone! Thats why I can't be bottomed to buy one for the sake of a few months.

[krobinson]

Excellent, looking forward to seeing progress

[scott.parker]

You greedy sod! as if one high powered mint mk1 was not enough.. :-D

Keep up the good work dude!

Scott

[corsakid]

my brother s building the turbo he just uses my login to post
i have the silver one on 45's :D

[Huffy]

nice project mate hope all goes well for you :thumb: lookin forward to seeing the finished result, do you think we will see it at pvs next year ?

[corsakid]

yeah wil be at pvs next year , hopefully it will be running and mapped by end of december :) ready for 2009

[corsakid]

well here is a little update

car on the motorway on route to the garage driving under its own steam all be it will a little hair dryer under the bonnet :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00364.jpg

on the ramp being stripped down ready to remove engine

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00365.jpg


mercedes full of parts ready for the nova

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00377.jpg

rick drapers old mirrors will be painted obviously same time as the engine bay

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00376.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00375.jpg

whilst stripping down the front end notice a bolt was snapped inthe gearbox and when we tried to removed the remaining 2 bolts they were cross thread to ****, :mad: good job we are not using the box again

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00366.jpg

strap attached

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00367.jpg


engine out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00368.jpg

we then cleaned the enigne bay removed clucth cable throttle cable, loom all in preparation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00369.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00371.jpg

then removed the tank as we have a brand new injection tank to go in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00374.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00370.jpg

[corsakid]

then i cracked open the nitromorse to clean the seams ready for welding and the strengthening kit to be installed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00372.jpg

after 5 mins

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00378.jpg

20 minutes later

cleaned of the seams

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00381.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00382.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00383.jpg

then my brother removed the slam panel cross member support bar

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00384.jpg

removed :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00386.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00385.jpg

then he started on removing all the brackets that arent required

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00387.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00388.jpg

had to cut the day a bit short had places to go people to see :tard: got a little bit done to day quite happy with progress, tomorrow the welding, of the, alternator cut out, and the strengthening kit and the stitch welding will be fully completed will be installed along with the f28 mount welded to the chassis leg oh and the trail fitment of the enigne, and hopefully take it to the paint shop where the engine bay etc and mirrors will be painted

[Adam]

Good stuff.
That nitromorse certainly does its stuff, miles tidier than trying grind all the paint off.

[scott.parker]

Good progress guys!

[corsakid]

its coming on

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Any chance pur-chasing the disgarded throttle and clutch cables should they still be in reasonable condition?

Good to see work cracking on now.

[corsakid]

yeha they are in perfect working order and have been removed with out damage to them

send me a pm

[Huffy]

likeing this mate carnt wait to see the new motor in it :thumb:

[corsakid]

it will be temp fitted tommorrow to line up f28 mount so pics to follow

[Rickyb]

looking good buddy i will be watching :thumb:

[The Simps]

Good 1st days work! Looks a great shell.

Roll on tomorrow!

[krobinson]

Excellent work, keep it up :)

[corsakid]

well very little progress today as i was on call :wtf: and got called away so only spent a very short time on it quite frustrating :mad: :tard:

new injection tank ready to go in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00391.jpg

removed the old brakets taht are not needed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00390.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00389.jpg

the slight surface rust cleaned off afterwards

next marked out the cut out for the alternator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00392.jpg

then made a start

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00396.jpg

oh and modified my regal enlarged top hat

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00394.jpg

comparision with a standard top hat

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00393.jpg

had a few problems with the chris astley conversion mounts and the solid mounts the bolts supplied with the solid mount kit would not fit the conversion mount they are to large a diametre so have to enlarge the holes npics on my phone bit my phone is playing up and wont let me get pictures off it

welding WILL be done tomorrow aswell as the strengthening kit fitted

[corsakid]

well a bit of progress today my brother welded the strengthening kit on and stich welded the engine bay and we trail fitted the engine and f28 and he then welded the mount on the chassis leg

rear beam support brackets


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00397.jpg

1 of the 3 lower arm strengthening plates

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00398.jpg

o/s/f crossmember strengthening plate starting to be welded in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00400.jpg

n/s/f

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00399.jpg

tie bar support plates

o/s/f and a bit of stitch welding

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00402.jpg

n/s/f

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00403.jpg

strut top plates

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00412.jpg

bay in the middle of the stitch welding

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00401.jpg

cut out chassis leg ready to box it in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00413.jpg

[draper]

looking good and a good write up/report/pictures etc

[Pistol Pete]

Coming along nicely.

[corsakid]

we then grabbed a spare c20let and f28 to trail fit and see were the new f28 mount had to go

so one engine and box

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00404.jpg

under the car

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00406.jpg

slam panel removed for easy access to turbo etc

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00407.jpg

mount in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00408.jpg

bolted up and then tacked in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00409.jpg

solid mount beinge removed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00410.jpg

engine removed and welded up


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00411.jpg

[corsakid]

so the plan for tomorrow is my brother has 2 more plates left to weld in, do alternator recess finish off welding all the plates in fully (very little to do ) then the car can go to the body shop and the engine bay painted

but at least the engine will physically bolt in the engine bay now which is nice!

[Huffy]

spot on mate :thumb:

[corsakid]

cheers

[Adam]

Nice work.

You not welding the bulkhead seams?

[corsakid]

yeah they are being done tomorrow car carpet and interior are still in it thats why we couldnt weld the last of the pates in due to the carpet etc will be removed tomorrow and all around bulkhead will be welded 5 min job compared to trial fitting enigne etc and figuring out where the plates go lol

[scott.parker]

You lot don't hang about!
Good job,nice welds too..

lol yeah my mate Mike found out the hard way on the bulk seams, i told him to make sure it was all cleared of carpet/deadening etc so when his mate welded it up, woopsy some one didn't,and a fire broke out,costing his mate a new driver window (punched it through to put the fire out) new dash-wiring loom-toad alarm, not good eh!

Keep up the good work.

Scott

[krobinson]

Keep it up mate, looking good! :)

[corsakid]

cheers no point hanging around is there!

[corsakid]

did a little bit more mincing on the nova today

started by finishing off the alternator recess

went from this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00413.jpg

then used the bit that we had cut out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00414.jpg

tacked in so recess is formed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00415.jpg

then weld it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00416.jpg

then clean things up as plate was to large and protruded out form chassis leg nothing a bit of sanding couldnt fix

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00417.jpg




bulkhead seams

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00420.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00419.jpg

on its wheels welds primed and engine bay being scotched and things masked off ready for paint shop tomorrow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00421.jpg

[Nick J]

Some quick progress there.. going to be a cracking car this :)

[corsakid]

i think what will make or break the cari s the quality of the plug cover ;)

[Nick J]

i think what will make or break the cari s the quality of the plug cover ;)

I only hope it lives up to the rest of this quality build! :)

[krobinson]

Make sure and remove the servo and the plate on the oposite side, along with the steering rack etc to make a proper job of it.

[corsakid]

servo is gone mate , rack will be left in place until it gets to the bodyshop we are pushing it round 20-30m from current unit, new engine and box on its way from bony scotland they should be here tomorrow or saturday

[corsakid]

I only hope it lives up to the rest of this quality build! :)


it shore will mate, as for quality build i wouldnt quite go that far i am trying my best put it that way, i am by no means an expert and wont pretend to be, but hopefully the car at the end will turn out OK :)

[corsakid]

well bit of a slow day today

we seam sealered the the welded seams etc to day at 9.am this moring was supposed to go roud to be painted this after noon but i think due to the fact it was so cold the seam sealer was only just starting to set at 5pm this evening so will have to be tommorw or monday for paint now :cry:

everything was masked off whilst rubbing down and priming the rack is loose and will be removed for paining when at body shop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00424.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00422.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00423.jpg

but whilst the seam sealer was setting we painted all four arches and the whole underside of the car 15 year protection better then your usual underseal!

battery died on phone so the pics are during the painting process the struts were removed after these pics to get in behind and up inside the turrets :) suspension is just temporary untill my coilovers arrive

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00429.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00427-1.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00430.jpg

will get better pics tomorrow before the shock absorbers etc are refitted and when its dry a second coat will be added added aswell

[vaughanmc]

Looking good all underneath painted mate - Did it take long to do ?

[trackdaynova]

Your thread confuses me, whose typing? Kris or Gary? lol

Either way - looking stonking, very neat application of seam sealer :thumb:

[Benn]

Did you weld the seams insides the arches? Looking good.

[corsakid]

:thumb:
Looking good all underneath painted mate - Did it take long to do ?

yeah all painted underneath took a few hours will be doing another coat today

Your thread confuses me, whose typing? Kris or Gary? lol

Either way - looking stonking, very neat application of seam sealer :thumb:

its me kristan than usually posts up the progress (its pretty much a joint effort maybe more so on my part as my brother is relatively new to all this and is an electrician by trade and i am a mechanic etc but it is his car and his ideas for the build i just help it happen sooner rather than later lol) i user my user as garys (my twin brothers) internet isnt working at present thats the reason for thw 2 wip threads on the same user sorry for the confusion glad you like though olly :thumb:

yeah benn the seams have all be welded and the full strengthening plates added, didnt feel the need to seam sealer inside the wheel arches painting is more than enough in my opinion:thumb:

[craig green]

Nice build so far. One concern, is the F28 mount welded to the chassis plate or the chassis leg? Wouldn't want that to tear off with the plate!

[corsakid]

its half welded on the the leg itself and half on to the plate!

i am confident the plate will not come off it has been welded heavily, considering the std mount had 4 spot welds i dont think it will come off in a hurry

[Adam]

Good work.
The hammerite smooth blue is a good match.

[corsakid]

yeah once it has dried a little it darkens down and is almost a perfect match for the exterior :) very happy with it once it has gone of i can get cracking mounting the pump and new brake and fuel lines :)

[ade]

cracking build there matey - talk about a perfect base to work from.

Looking forward to seeing the final thing...

[corsakid]

cracking build there matey - talk about a perfect base to work from.

Looking forward to seeing the final thing...

thank you mate it should be about in 2009:)

[corsakid]

well had a few things delivered to day the engine bay still isnt painted :mad: which is holding this up massively but any ways a few things turned up today for the nova my turbo pre filter

after having a few turbo failures in the past and all have been blamed on oil contamination imho (absolute rubbish) decided to by a prefilter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00434.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00433.jpg

brand new cv joints inner and outer for the shafts the one below is of the equal length shaft with out the calibra part of the setup its at my garage at home so built up what i had

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00435.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00436.jpg

new wheels bearings all round were purchased aswell to day

and guess what turned up at 3 pm this after noon my new steel bottom end engine with arp head studs and every arp bolt avalkible for the bottom end installed done 400miles so is still in the running in process

and my fully rebuilt 2k ago quaife diff'd f28 with f20 speedo drive and 2wd drive converted :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00437.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00440.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00439.jpg

fitted mount as it has already been pre tapped etc :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00441.jpg

waiting on my lightened flywheel wheel and paddle clutch to arrive so it can be bolted in but no rush as am still waiting on paint shop

[scott.parker]

Cracking on now, cant wait to see the bay done, and engine in!

Scott

[corsakid]

me neither will be worth the wait

[krobinson]

Good work :)

[corsakid]

thanks alot

[The Simps]

might be worth welding in a brace across that rear mount mate as they tend to flex, especially the power you'll be running. The GTE/GSi had them as standard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/02-03-2008.jpg

[The Simps]

Good work so far dude.

[corsakid]

yeah we plan to do the above to the rear mount and the lower arms just trial fitted the rear mount etc to check if it was ok etc cheers simps i have the tie bars form chris astley coming this week or next

[Huffy]

hello mate whats the chris astley suff like im looking to fit an c20xe into my nova next year ive priced some of the stuff up but before i start spending just thought id ask cheers also your projects coming on sound im enjoying watching it all come together :thumb: keep up the good work mate

[corsakid]

imo the plating kit does not fit very well, the mounts needed some work to get the bolts supplied to fit. the quality is good though apart from that

[scott.parker]

imo the plating kit does not fit very well, the mounts needed some work to get the bolts supplied to fit. the quality is good though apart from that

Solid mounts always seam to be a bitch to fit, put the engine in twist or to far forward! but if your prepared for this then you don't mind, and it's worth it in the end, as us that use them know.

Scott

[corsakid]

Solid mounts always seam to be a bitch to fit, put the engine in twist or to far forward! but if your prepared for this then you don't mind, and it's worth it in the end, as us that use them know.

Scott
????????:wtf:

what do you know

[scott.parker]

????????:wtf:

what do you know

I was not saying yours will be like this...BUT

I know that when i fitted the solid mounts on my old nova that it brought the engine forward toward the radiator to point ti touched, and it sat high on the chassis leg mount (left as looking in bay) and touched on the underside of my bonnet, i know others have experienced similar things too.

I had to make a spacer to lower my mount on the old one, as i didn't want to move/re weld the original mounting point.

Scott

[Huffy]

imo the plating kit does not fit very well, the mounts needed some work to get the bolts supplied to fit. the quality is good though apart from that

cheers mate :thumb:

[corsakid]

havent done much to day but did strengthen the back mount


went form this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00441.jpg


in primer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00444.jpg

and painted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00445.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00446.jpg

and fitted to f28

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00447.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00448.jpg

next will do the lower arms :D and engine bay is still not painted :mad:

[The Simps]

you might find that wen you go to bolt up the rear mount you don't have access to one of te bolts. I welded my plate the same as you and hd to file it out a little - :doh:

[corsakid]

i dont know what you mean i have bolted the mount o the bidy already all i have to do is oput the bolt through the mount isnt going to be a problem as we did the same on my the silver nova

[Graeme]

Loving the two cars in this thread confused me a little at first but very inspiring keep up the good work

[The Simps]

yeah, depends on your method of bolting it on. Like you I bolt the rubber mount to the car then put the single bolt thru the mount. You should also tho be able to access both the bolts on the rubber mount with the bracket in place. Not a major biggy, just that I done the same and decided to file mineout a little to give me the flexibility.

How's today gone? I take it you're back at work now tho?

[corsakid]

today was ok ish managed todo an hour or so , made some plates to strengthen the lower arms amd welded them in painted and refitted, back in work now so only pop to my mates unit after i ve finihsed work.

ordered some powerflex polybushes for the nova they should be here friday ready for the weekend.

on the weekend it will be tank in, fuel lines in, pump in hopefully if i can find a fitting for the inlet of my bosch 044 pump.

need to get the tie bars bought from chris, a clutch, maybe a lightened flywheel not 100% yet on that!

its all money money money , and i ve already blown my budget i originally set out for the build

[Plug]

You may have blown your budget but its goin to be a very nice nova.
Spending a bit extra will be worth the smile you will get looking and driving it. Knowing you've done it all yourself.

I can't wait to find my perfect project.
Good luck and i.m watching this thread

[Courtnova16v]

I was speaking to Kev last night, didnt realise until then that this was from around my area. Perfect shell to start a project, reminds me of my car that im putting a C20XE into at the moment. You've made good progress so far, looking forward to seeing it finish. Any updates?

[corsakid]

not really still waiting for the body shop to paint the engine bay! body shops love dead lines, but not to big of an issue as i am waiting on my helix paddle clutch and lighten flywheel to come, along with my cometic headgasket and a few other little bits,

[Nick J]

not really still waiting for the body shop to paint the engine bay! body shops love dead lines, but not to big of an issue as i am waiting on my helix paddle clutch and lighten flywheel to come, along with my cometic headgasket and a few other little bits,

Shame your not closer fella... I could have solved that problem in a few hours. ;)

[corsakid]

Shame your not closer fella... I could have solved that problem in a few hours. ;)

tell me about it :(

can you pm me a price for a rocker cover and belt cover painted :)

[dj_wudgey]

this looks quality fella top work matey!!!

[Nick J]

tell me about it :(

can you pm me a price for a rocker cover and belt cover painted :)

Of course..You have pm fella. :)

[krobinson]

Any updates?

[corsakid]

finally some progress

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00449.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00450.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00451.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00452.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00453.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00454.jpg

my head came to day form cylinder head developments extensive porting and polishing double valve springs uprated spring caps etc

but phone wont let me load the pictures of the head :confused: anyways my nortech manifold should be here tomorrow so cant wait i can no fit head cams pullets timing belt etc etc tomorrow

[corsakid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01798.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01801.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01797.jpg


:thumb:

[krobinson]

Looks great, looking forward to seeing the engine fitted :)

[wilson_sri]

Great build so far, cant wait to see some more progress.

[Adam]

I like

[C14se]

any updates mate

[corsakid]

head is going to be fitted to block today along with cams and verniers etc, nortechs cutom made manifold should be here to day at the latest they promised me so pics to follow to night, i still have to buy a flywheel and a paddle clutch :tard: :D :thumb: thats another 700-800 quid just for the 2 but will sort this out the begining of next week hopefully then engine can go in!

[corsakid]

well didnt have as much time on the engine as i would of liked but i did manage to bolt head down,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00456.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00457.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00458.jpg

oh and this bad boy turned up to day :thumb: :D ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01802.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01806.jpg

[dj_wudgey]

nice looks good mate!! cant wait to see it with the engine in. manifould looks pretty bad ass aswell matey lol

[The Simps]

manifold looks like a work of art!

[krobinson]

Manifold rocks :)

[corsakid]

yeah is pretty sweet it will look a lot better when engine is fitted and in the car and the manifold is on with turbo etc etc
just wait till i get paid then clutch and flywheel can be order then engine can be bolted in

cheers for comments guys

[Benn]

Looks good dude, why didnt you remove the loom fromthe bay before painting?

[corsakid]

removed it t the bulkhead and was taped up, no need to remove it really, it didint stop the paint going on evenly:)

[game1]

Looking very nice indeed :thumb:

[corsakid]

cheers

[robertdevlin69]

that manifold is sick!nice one

[DW-Nova]

Looking very nice, the manifold looks very nicley made !! just a couple of questions, why didnt you strip the bay fully before you painted it ? i.e the rack and pipe stubs and tie bar etc.. also are you making the top part of the front panel removable as i see you have cut it out, it'll make putting the engine in alot easier.

[corsakid]

i left the rack and tie bars on as i had to push it round to the bodyshop and without them on it would have been chaos.

as for the wiring i removed it up untill the bulk head whihc is fine, i only wanted the bay painted where i had welded and sealed up, nothiong got over spray on it or got painted blue so :thumb:

front panel is removable yes this was done to gain access to the turbo manifold alot easier and to aid fitting

[trackdaynova]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01802.jpg
even with Jays outstanding reputation and perfectionism, his results and welding still amazes me, every single time. :D

(assuming it is a Nortech manifold?) lol

[corsakid]

even with Jays outstanding reputation and perfectionism, his results and welding still amazes me, every single time. :D

(assuming it is a Nortech manifold?) lol

yes it is a nortech manifold, i am over the moon at the quality of the thing :thumb: pictures do not do it justice

worth the wait, no wonder he is a very busy man

[scott.parker]

Top looking manifold! bet that coast a few arms and legs!!

Looking good, cant wait to see what power it gets when all done, what you aiming for?

Scott

[Adam]

Manifold looks :cool:

[corsakid]

Top looking manifold! bet that coast a few arms and legs!!

Looking good, cant wait to see what power it gets when all done, what you aiming for?

Scott


manifold is a work of art
power hopefully will see 350:thumb:

[wils2795]

Tidy.....

[Will F]

Looking very nice, the manifold looks very nicley made !! just a couple of questions, why didnt you strip the bay fully before you painted it ? i.e the rack and pipe stubs and tie bar etc.. also are you making the top part of the front panel removable as i see you have cut it out, it'll make putting the engine in alot easier.

Cant really see the point in doing this tbh? The car's paint is like it rolled from the factory!!
Only worth doing if you go a different colour.

As for the removable slam panel - its the done thing with LETs, give much easier access to the important stuff.

[corsakid]

Cant really see the point in doing this tbh? The car's paint is like it rolled from the factory!!
Only worth doing if you go a different colour.

As for the removable slam panel - its the done thing with LETs, give much easier access to the important stuff.


exactly cheers will :thumb:

[novaxe235]

what a build if it comes up for sale anytime let me know

[*Dave*]

stunner!

1st word that came to my head.