1.2 Flair - x25xe V6

[dj_wudgey]

f*ckin hell mate good work looks very good!!

[novadoneitthistime]

f*ckin hell mate good work looks very good!!

thanks:thumb:


Looks great :eek::thumb:

very kind of you:thumb:

Well I think I've sorted it. Means a bit more work but should be pretty neat and wont cost me a penny! I've removed the veccy pump and ripped the baffle out of the tank, and stuck it to the inside of the nova carb tank, (after I'd cut a big hole in it). Now going to make some pipe unions and fit the wiring plug to the piece I cut out and weld it back in. I wont be able to get at the pump ever again but I've nothing to lose as it's all free!lol:Dlol

[gaznovalet]

great stuff mate looks well in there , like it, just sold my nova v6 today was gutted wen it went.

[novadoneitthistime]

Any pics of it? Not seen it on here. Be nice to see some finished ones, need some inspiration to finish!! hahaha

[AlexW]

Search his threads mate, theres a project thread (V6 Nova on my drive or somthing similar)

Plus his FS thread.

[novadoneitthistime]

I've started customising the tank, Welded the vectra stuff to my cutout. Had to keep drenching it when welding so as not to melt the plastics too much. Going to let it dry out then blast the seams with some tank sealer just to be double sure of any resulting pinholes. Will stop the thing from rusting too after burning the galv. bit rough I know but need to spend money on other stuff.

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/P5260261.jpg

[AlexW]

Pump looks good, Just be careful when your welding the tank, fumes could make it go up in smoke!

[novadoneitthistime]

Pump looks good, Just be careful when your welding the tank, fumes could make it go up in smoke!

Yeah, I've degreased the tank so should be ok now. Doesn't smell explosive anymore!lol

[novadoneitthistime]

I've not updated this in ages, but work hasn't stopped. I'd like to say a big thankyou to benw456 for sorting me out some glass for me after i broke my front screen. Good man!:thumb:

[novadoneitthistime]

I've sorted my slam panel, (just needs tidying now), fitted a cav shifter (much easier than I thought thanks to the guides), removed all the glass ready for welding the cage and I shoud hopefully have the exhaust finished by the end on next week with the seats in too. Pics to follow.

Then I've just got the wiring to sort out. Help!!! Please!!!

[just vaux trev]

did/has anymore get done on this?

[novadoneitthistime]

Well it's been almost seven years since I touched it, but on Saturday it's coming to my new home. Pics to follow.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

oof.. resurrection ! :)

[novadoneitthistime]

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0041_20.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0041_20.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

Had to blow the tyres up but not too bad for a seven year absence!

[novadoneitthistime]

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0042_20.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0042_20.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

Don't think I'm gonna make PVS though. :confused:

[novadoneitthistime]

Just paid a visit to the nice people at Harry Hockley Motorsport! Lovely people, great service!

[novadoneitthistime]

Got this while I was there.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0245.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0245.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

Just need me old mate Dan to weld it in.

[BRoadGhost]

Fantastic; going for it then.

Taking the time to make it as good as it needs to be! Spend some time with grill & maybe a GSi front bumper & you'll be right!

[nova_niek]

Well it's been almost seven years since I touched it, but on Saturday it's coming to my new home. Pics to follow.

You're doing better than me - mine's been sitting for over 10 years now. :cry:
Excellent read btw, love a bit of dedication in a wip! :thumb:

[novadoneitthistime]

Thanks! Gonna need a bit of support. :thumb: I've got a bet running I'll have it on the road before Christmas! :tard:

[novadoneitthistime]

Right! I pushed her in the garage........
Well it's a start isn't it?....

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0299.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0299.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

Then I set about all the sound deadening/rust trapper shiz on the floors.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0301.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0301.jpg.html)

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0302.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0302.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

Chopped out the old turrets

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0310.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0310.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

And tacked in the fresh 'un

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0311.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0311.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

My mate Dan is coming Saturday to weld it all up properly. He's bloody good but I don't tell him to his face! (...he'd start charging me!)

[LeonStr]

Really nice build :)

[BRoadGhost]

If you've not zapped them in yet, raise them up more.

[novadoneitthistime]

I wasn't quote sure how high to have them. I set the axle beam to the ride height I wanted and then set the dampers to the mid point of their travel. It only ended up about 20mm higher than the standard ones. Just doesn't hit the wheel and tyre anymore. I thought they'd end up a lot higher. I thought mid point would be good so can raise the car back up if it ends up a rally car.

[novadoneitthistime]

I'm using leda's at the minute and they've only got 160mm of travel

[novadoneitthistime]

OK so I got the other side all cut in and ready to weld up.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0323_1.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0323_1.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

Like my tailgate strut? Hahaha! Genuine pine broken broom handle.

[novadoneitthistime]

Dan and I started tacking in the cage. It's a much bigger job than I first thought it would be. Needs a bit of fettling here there and everywhere. Should be really tidy when it's finished though.

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161120-WA0003.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161120-WA0003.jpg.html)

[novadoneitthistime]

We had to drill two holes through the bulkhead to do the turret tubes. I knew I had a 43mm hole saw that would do the job perfectly. Only problem was I couldn't find the arbor for the bigger sizes. 'No problem! ' said I to Dan. We'll just use the smaller hole saw as the pilot! This is super dangerous and very very stupid. (but it did work)
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161120-WA0000.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/novadoneitthistime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161120-WA0000.jpg.html)

Although it did snap the pilot saw pilot drill! 'Never mind' said I, 'Ive got loads of masonry bits and they don't snap!'

Job jobbed!