my nova build finally started

[trossnova]

ok well been toying with the idea for the past three years and the shell has been sitting patiantly Waiting to be done so iv finally got my self a workshop and strated work on the nova so hears a few progess pics so far, i will keep it updated as i get further into the build.

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[draper]

seems a big projecvt, whats the plans or is secret ?

[~~joycey~~]

OMG!? lol Wots the plans with this then?

[trossnova]

lol well i have just had a cosworth engine built to around the 450 bhp mark and going 4wd useing a siera chassis after reading Colins 4x4 nova project (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90690) it has given me the motivation and insperation to crack on with mine :)

[shaneyboi35]

ill be watching this one, lets hope you finish it, looks alot of work, any pictures of the engine your going to be using?

[trossnova]

il try get a few up as soon as iv got some as the engine is still sitting at the place i had it built, but is a new 200 block engine with blue rocker cover just looks like any other cossie lump really

[The Simps]

subscribed!! looking forward to this one.

have some rep for cutting out ya floor!

[Rickyb]

thought CLE's wanted some welding lol only joking buddy im realy liking the idea of this good look to you. +rep.

[trossnova]

Quck up date had few hours tonight on the car and managed to get the front end to fit the nova slowly getting somewhere :)

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getting quite a pile of scrap metal again lol
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[gazjoiner]

this project looks very interesting:D i like it :thumb: cant wait to see how you progress with this.

[Mike]

Fiar play, but anyone that cuts up a Cosworth to use it in a Nova conversion really needs to have there head examined IMHO.

EDIT: The silver Escos a runner or is it that supplying a donor engine?

[Mark Sparks]

you got your work cut out here good luck. what modle nova is it cant tell from pics

[trossnova]

Fiar play, but anyone that cuts up a Cosworth to use it in a Nova conversion really needs to have there head examined IMHO.


EDIT: The silver Escos a runner or is it that supplying a donor engine?


it was a standard siera shell do u think id really cut up a genuine cosworth shell?

the engine was built from a 200 block a freind had he wasnt useing what silver Ecos u on about??

[trossnova]

it was a merit lol so nothing to special

[Pistol Pete]

lol saw the pics of the floor missing and i thought "oh..here we go.." but you have actually done it. Nice one. Look forward to updates.

[Benn]

Christ. Surely the front is longer than the nova wings will cover? Willit all line up? Looks a lot bigger!

[Lynsey]

Very exciting :D I will be keeping my eye on this thread. Good luck with it :thumb:

[trossnova]

well the front gets shortened as well if you have a look at colins 4x4 project ur see how it is ment to come together )

[C7LJN]

Looking good

I could have saved you the hassle and just sold you mine lol lol

Mine is about finished now will have it on its first outing a week on sunday :thumb:

[cossie55]

didn't think i'd see another one like this mate..
you seem to have the floor to far forward.. you have cut the front of the nova off so now you have not got exact point where the sierra needs to go, you will need to measure all parts side to side and diagonally as well as straight front to rear.. i did the floor in colins 4x4 nova i've done escorts, clio v6, proton, now 206.. all wheels lined up correctly just measure and measure again to make sure... good luck..

[cossie55]

he would'ny want yours colin ;-)
its all lined up correctly, ;-)
The master !!

[dj_wudgey]

this is a good thread like ill difinately watch this one hope you get through it though dude!!

[Mike]

it was a standard siera shell do u think id really cut up a genuine cosworth shell?

the engine was built from a 200 block a freind had he wasnt useing what silver Ecos u on about??

Ah thats alright then. C7 cut up a Sierra Cos for his, wasnt pleased at that really lol

The Silver Escos in the back ground of some of your pics is what I was reffering to.

Whats the engine spec anyway? 200 block on greens or something simple like that? None of this RS500 WRC inlet melarky or is uber power the ultimate goal?

[trossnova]

didn't think i'd see another one like this mate..
you seem to have the floor to far forward.. you have cut the front of the nova off so now you have not got exact point where the sierra needs to go, you will need to measure all parts side to side and diagonally as well as straight front to rear.. i did the floor in colins 4x4 nova i've done escorts, clio v6, proton, now 206.. all wheels lined up correctly just measure and measure again to make sure... good luck..

well i really didnt want to cut the front of but i bit the bullet and cut it of as it was in the way but i still have the part complet so will just go back on wen i have the front in possition so will be able to line that all up again hopefully.
and the front has still got to go back quite a bit nothing is fixed yet still lineing everything up into a rough possition b4 i start to fix it in i am following colins quite closely :)

[trossnova]

Ah thats alright then. C7 cut up a Sierra Cos for his, wasnt pleased at that really lol

The Silver Escos in the back ground of some of your pics is what I was reffering to.

Whats the engine spec anyway? 200 block on greens or something simple like that? None of this RS500 WRC inlet melarky or is uber power the ultimate goal?

um its a 200 block big valve head, cat cams, standard inlet and outlet will run on after market management, compresion ratio has been changed to give less lag um thats about ll i know really but hopeing for 400+ with a small amount of bosst :thumb:

[C7LJN]

um its a 200 block big valve head, cat cams, standard inlet and outlet will run on after market management, compresion ratio has been changed to give less lag um thats about ll i know really but hopeing for 400+ with a small amount of bosst :thumb:

You said earlier you were going for 450 bhp. you really will struggle to get that with a standard port head and standard inlet setup tbh

[Benn]

Can i ask one thing, why not just mount an xe to run the rears like austin did, surey be a lot easier...?

[trossnova]

You said earlier you were going for 450 bhp. you really will struggle to get that with a standard port head and standard inlet setup tbh

well im only going by wat i was told by the guy who built it, i was told you could run up to 500 on a standard 4x4 inlet?? may b completly wrong:confused:

[trossnova]

Can i ask one thing, why not just mount an xe to run the rears like austin did, surey be a lot easier...?

lol i know Austin and his car really well as he lives round the corner from me tbh i thing his car was allot more work involved than what im doing and i think if i was just going to run rear wheel drive id still build it the same way im doing it now as rather than space frameing the front end.

the main reason i have chosen a cossie 4x4 set up is i want big power and 4wd to get the power to the ground and feel if you ran silly power threw the rear im not sure you would get it to go in a strait line, at the end of the day i still have the option to change it to rear wheel drive if i get bored

[trossnova]

few update pics and the engine as requested :)

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[trossnova]

had a couple more days working on the car and the floor is now tacked in just need to do some finall mesureing to check its as strait as possible before i weld her all up and fit the cage, also been lineing up panels to make sure they still fit etc :)
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[Ernie]

Looking good and coming together even quicker.
What is it going to be call in the end ?
A) Novirra
or
B) siova.

[trossnova]

may b just

NOVA COS im WORTH it

[BRoadGhost]

Can you make it non wide arched?

[vaughanmc]

Going to be one mean bit of kit :D

[Jay]

Subscribed! :)

[CorsaBBoomer]

Subscribed! :)

Second that :thumb:

[trossnova]

Can you make it non wide arched?

it is possible to cut the wishbones etc in half and shorten them but that is allot of work and puts the geometry out and struts at funy angles etc plus i think it will handle better being wider

[trossnova]

just a few update pics put the rear beam on with wheels today to see how she looked and lined up etc show hear she is
only word to descibe her really is WIDE :)
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[let_nova]

looking good.

my (lol) bonnet looks good on there!

[Hobbit]

Keep up the good work Trossy :thumb:

[MK999]

I reckon it's just about close enough for an MOT tester to wave it through on the non sticking out arches thing :thumb: lol crazy euro style arches would look pimper than a bright purple suit with a feather in the hat. :D

[cossie55]

What to story with the nova now then Truss..
all welded up and ready to assemble..?
any progress ? pics ?
or have you gave it up..?

[trossnova]

lol given up never just been busy on other cars at the mo and sourceing bits as money is bit tight at the mo but she will get their eventually :)

[ianglanister]

love this!! good luck and keep updating every step of the way, cant wait to see it along the way

[Rickyb]

thats sh!t hot that matey top work il keep watching this.
rick

[trossnova]

just quick update as i havent been able to do much work on the car waiting for bits and doing other projects etc iv managed to get the front 4x4 hubs fitted with the wheels and the car is now standing on all 4 wheels rolling :) just some final meshurements to do then weld her all up

[LEWI007]

If you pull it off its going to be epic.

[trossnova]

you say that but its nothing speacial its been done b4 :(

[LEWI007]

Yeah but its still epic lol

[trossnova]

few pics
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[greg1.4]

looks good..

really interested to see how this turns out.

like the sound of it, good luck!

[trossnova]

quick update strated the welding so hopefully wont be long then i can get on with the cage

[The Simps]

Look forward to the pics.

[trossnova]

havent done much more to her lately due to working situation and haveing no money to spend but hopefuly soon will crack on with it

[gc_vaux]

will be keepin my eye on this. nice big plans. 2 of my favourite cars going into one. what other plans have you got in mind ? +rep

[trossnova]

wel fibre glass boot and bonnet, purspex windows, custom wide arches full cage to list a few nothing to over the top :)

[Cle]

Picssssssssssssss :)

[AdamK]

Need an update!

[ryansnova]

looks very very very nice mate lol

[MattBrown]

Updates fella?

Looks like 70% of the work is done!

Top job.

[pie]

epic build buddy :thumb:

[trossnova]

quick update as been a while, finally had some time of work and cleared the workshop out so have been busy welding and the floor is almost all welded up just a few more plates to fit and underseal the f?!K out of it lol then to move onto the cage :) will get some pics up soon!

[ryansnova]

sounding good mate we defo need some up to date pics lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

looks good never seen it before.

[trossnova]

ok hears a few pics spent a few hours on it today :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/IMG_1118.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/254594_10150639302220564_616100563_19095679_695439 5_n.jpg

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[ryansnova]

nice, wits on the next to do list then mate ?:)

[ward]

ooooo definatly keeping an eye or two on this one bud!!

[trossnova]

nice, wits on the next to do list then mate ?:)

erm well get it back on 4 wheels again and see it the arches iv bought are wide enough for the cossie wheels and then start on the cage, still a few holes to plate up but getting their

[trossnova]

few more pics :)
picke up thease arches last night to see if they are wide enough and seem to be ok

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/125Y3858.jpg

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few more of the floor

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[trossnova]

Hopefully by end of the week will be back on 4 wheels :)

[trossnova]

floor is all welded and undersealed and she is back on 4 wheels again, now to strat fabricating the cage....................
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[nova_saloon]

looks neat, how simple would you say you have found it so far? or has it been math book out and a spirit level lol

[trossnova]

tbh easy ish and havent really spent much time on it and will hopefully get easya as everything from a Sierra just bolts back on apart from the prop that will need shortening and the exhaust
but im sure im gonna come across some problems yet lol

[trossnova]

Picked up gear box, front diff and props today :)

[TANKNOVA]

mate shes looking the nuts going to have to pop down some point this week if your about

[trossnova]

Ordered tube for the cage and collected gearbox, front diff and props today

[TANKNOVA]

also remember from yearsssss ago i have first dibs :D

[trossnova]

first bar tacked in :)
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The notching tool for the cage tubes! meant to fit on a piller drill but just drilled a couple of holes in the work bench and bolted it down bosh :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/247505_10150652066700564_616100563_19242195_274850 9_n.jpg
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nice snug fit ready to weld........
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/260544_10150652067825564_616100563_19242204_576781 7_n.jpg

hopefully by thursday the cage will all be tacked in if not welded fully :)

[gary_126]

That looks awesome with the wide arch kit!! PLEASE buy some compomotive mo's for it :D

Alot of hard work and prep gone into this project, well done!!

[trossnova]

PLEASE buy some compomotive mo's for it :D



whats wrong with the escort cosworth wheels?? lol

[trossnova]

Quick update had a few hours today and started on the cage, got the rear tacked in............
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[ryansnova]

cage looks good..

and i like it with cassie wheels ;)

[gary_126]

Because there an instant give away its got ford running gear, and mo5's or 6's just look immense under wide arches :D

[trossnova]

i can see what your saying but if you look at the euro scene they fit porche, bently wheels etc to golfs.....................

i might change them wen iv got it all running and on the road though

[jaygsi]

Its going look minted when its finished

[ryansnova]

wits the plans for inside the car mate ?:thumb:

[trossnova]

Todays progress...................
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/248730_10150657699625564_616100563_19320217_117330 1_n.jpg
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[Hobbit]

looks sweet Trossy, I was the randomer commenting on your facebook pic, the pic came up on my wall as Pot Noodles had liked it.

[trossnova]

looks sweet Trossy, I was the randomer commenting on your facebook pic, the pic came up on my wall as Pot Noodles had liked it.

ow ok lol i did wonder :)

[trossnova]

starting to get inside in primer...........
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[_Jake]

Looks really really good, had thought of doing similar to a mk1 fiesta before i got a nova. Bet it will be quick as !

[trossnova]

theirs a few cars done similer for example a mk3 escort runs 2.8 0-60 and 10.7 quarters :)
youtube wennys mk3..........

[trossnova]

Bonded the rear arches on tonight and started to modifiy the skirts to fit the wider arches as I didn't like the ones that came with them and wanted to use my old novadoes ones! Hopefully tomorrow will fill them and prime them up all being well
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/arch2.jpg
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[NOV4_SPORT]

Keep it up buddy, iam looking forward to seeing this finished.

iain

[trossnova]

Few more pics from today
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/arc2.jpg
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[pie]

looks sweet dude love how wide the arches are :thumb:

[Iain]

Arches/skirts/stance looks awesome

[_Jake]

Looks brilliant, will look ace when its done :)

[trossnova]

bit more filling done tonight after a 14 hr shift at work lol

[The Simps]

Great project! Where'd you get your tube notcher from?

[The Simps]

Whoops! Double post.

[ryansnova]

looking minted mate....

are you puting the cossie seats back in ?:)

[trossnova]

Great project! Where'd you get your tube notcher from?

can get them from hear http://www.rollcentre.co.uk/rollcentre/html/rollcage_additions.html

or they have them on ebay or can just make one as their really simple......

[trossnova]

looking minted mate....

are you puting the cossie seats back in ?:)

No gonna get some bucket seats as the Sierra was just a standard one not a cossie shell

[trossnova]

started to do a bit of lineing up on the front tonight and working out where to cut the wings and fix the bumper to and head lights.....

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/front.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/front2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/front3.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/front4.jpg

[_Jake]

That looks epic, now inspired me to buy a second nova and do this myself.... :)

[ryansnova]

i think it would look better with the nova bumper mate.......

but thats just me :)

[Nebbz]

in love with this build! nice job dude!! should be proud! and for what its worth....love the wheels :P

[trossnova]

well this is how itb looked b4 i cut it up
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/nov1.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/nov2-1.jpg

[trossnova]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/primed2.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/primed1.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/primed.jpg

[ryansnova]

thats looks quit good mate ;)

wit you going to do about the frunt wheels sticking out past the arch ?:P

[trossnova]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/skirts.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/skirts1.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/skirts2.jpg

[trossnova]

thats looks quit good mate ;)

wit you going to do about the frunt wheels sticking out past the arch ?:P

not sure yet MOT isnt a problem :P

have a few options, one is to change wheels, another to cut the arche and just make it wider......

[ryansnova]

how much does it stick out ?

[trossnova]

at a guess an inch and half without mesureing it

[_Jake]

What pannels did you use? Protec?

[AndrewJenkins]

are your strut tops higher than were the bonnet will sit or is it a optical illusion?

[AndrewJenkins]

are your strut tops higher than were the bonnet will sit or is it a optical illusion?

[AndrewJenkins]

are your strut tops hit the bonnet they look high or is it a optical illusion?

[AndrewJenkins]

are your strut tops hit the bonnet they look high or is it a optical illusion?

[AndrewJenkins]

are your strut tops hit the bonnet they look high or is it a optical illusion?

[AndrewJenkins]

are your strut tops hit the bonnet they look high or is it a optical illusion?

[trossnova]

They just touch so I'm gonna raise tge bonnet at the back slightly, plus will aid with cooling

[trossnova]

Fibreglass boot and bonnet arrived along with a load of other bits

[Riggy]

just read the full thread , thats looks awsome mate :thumb:

[trossnova]

few more pics
uprated engine mounts
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/269926_10150695431310564_616100563_19683906_102548 0_n.jpg
fibreglass boot and bonnet
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/260554_10150695429985564_616100563_19683886_295789 9_n.jpg
solid steering rack bushes
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/270848_10150684476245564_616100563_19542339_262240 5_n.jpg
adjustable rose jointed tca's
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/270109_10150699723205564_616100563_19734463_442308 2_n.jpg
threw some paint on the cage today
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268549_10150699519005564_616100563_19731746_419295 2_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268329_10150699519360564_616100563_19731758_179944 3_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/270437_10150699519645564_616100563_19731765_463455 0_n.jpg

[Iain]

Orange cage looks awesome!

[trossnova]

cheer mate, will look good with the white :)

[trossnova]

hopeing to paint her this week comeing up and wrap the boot bonnet and roof and get the windows in all being well. then to get the engine in and all the running gear fitted

[Connor]

Cage looks menacing :)

[ryansnova]

looking minted mate :)

[kevster]

i really need to come and see this build

[christurboo]

fair play for cracking on mate

[trossnova]

quick update
bonnet and boot catches fitted
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/catch1.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/catch2.jpg
some tyres to get it on the road 205 40 16 will eventually run 225 40 16 hopefully
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/270597_10150708201230564_616100563_19839549_812016 2_n.jpg
Pro alloy Radiator :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268491_10150703711165564_616100563_19792386_465544 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/261624_10150703711755564_616100563_19792398_11151_ n.jpg
Strut top Polly Bushes
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/261646_10150706594285564_616100563_19827234_580035 6_n.jpg
finally the first coat of paint on
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268540_10150711508865564_616100563_19877068_340664 6_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268180_10150711509665564_616100563_19877078_525878 6_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281236_10150711509960564_616100563_19877081_166146 _n.jpg
and lastly a bit of cnc work on my under car mirrors
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284546_10150711511700564_616100563_19877099_610297 8_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/267643_10150711511345564_616100563_19877097_353556 9_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/269566_10150711512115564_616100563_19877103_633157 4_n.jpg

[ryansnova]

thats minted mate at first i wasnt to shure on the cossie wheels on a nova but its just minted now :) lol

[boss]

coming on well mate wen is the engine goin back in

[trossnova]

well done few more hours on the car so hears some pics
adjustable rose jointed compression struts
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268413_10150714081240564_616100563_19916204_699541 1_n.jpg
now fitted with the tca's to match
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281590_10150714905085564_616100563_19927758_904205 _n.jpg
engine with gear box bolted up for test fit
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/282618_10150715681655564_616100563_19938473_159131 6_n.jpg
she fits
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268219_10150715680865564_616100563_19938463_388548 9_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/267793_10150715681240564_616100563_19938468_769882 1_n.jpg
was a bit worried enine sat to hight but bonnet still shuts lol
wrapped the boot bonnet and roof
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284588_10150714899960564_616100563_19927630_466070 6_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/267956_10150714903005564_616100563_19927707_602180 1_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/268042_10150714901375564_616100563_19927666_307570 1_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/283920_10150716037760564_616100563_19942708_700552 4_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281559_10150716038355564_616100563_19942721_328799 0_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285079_10150716039805564_616100563_19942745_572263 1_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/269723_10150716039245564_616100563_19942735_389174 5_n.jpg
and fitted windscreen

[turbojolt]

this build is epic mate keep up the good work, your very talented

[Connor]

loving the mirrors, cars getting more epic per update

[DAVIDKEDENS]

****ing mad! love cossie's and nova's.

[trossnova]

today decided to have a go at makeing the doors a lil lighter so cut the insids out and the skins of so i had just a frame and dry fitted fibreglass skins, also put the plastic windows in to make sure they fitted ok etc
hears few pics

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285332_10150717620070564_616100563_19962712_839508 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285007_10150717620630564_616100563_19962715_533519 5_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285586_10150717619595564_616100563_19962709_219079 4_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285234_10150717620885564_616100563_19962717_771739 1_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284009_10150717621160564_616100563_19962719_678911 3_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/282674_10150717621405564_616100563_19962723_652269 3_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284114_10150717621905564_616100563_19962725_950448 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285280_10150717622480564_616100563_19962728_487034 3_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281256_10150717623095564_616100563_19962735_772867 3_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/282707_10150717622790564_616100563_19962731_376034 5_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/283125_10150717623590564_616100563_19962738_656498 6_n.jpg

[1.6 gsi]

Just read from start to finish. Hats off to you. Loving the carbon wrap roof!

[Danny s-p]

wow this mint

[Plug]

looking very good mate :thumb: cant wait to see it finished

[turbojolt]

how light does a 400+hp nova need to be made mate lol

[trossnova]

It's not just about making it quicker by losing weight it's also the fact the ford 4x4 running gear don't like big power so trying to take the strain of it if that makes sense

[christurboo]

liking this build so far mate, but in ''my opinion'' it would look better with just the standard nova front end/

keep up the hard graft

[trossnova]

liking this build so far mate, but in ''my opinion'' it would look better with just the standard nova front end/

keep up the hard graft

nearly everyone iv spoken to has said the same lol not sure why though..........................

[ryansnova]

who built your engine mate? if you dont mind me asking ?:)

[w_wall_2001]

awesome nova mate, keep up the good work

[trossnova]

who built your engine mate? if you dont mind me asking ?:)

a company called Automotive Machine Services Formally called QEP

[turbojolt]

It's not just about making it quicker by losing weight it's also the fact the ford 4x4 running gear don't like big power so trying to take the strain of it if that makes sense

Crystal mate keep it up cant wait to see it finished

[trossnova]

well today after playing around with the fez putting bigger brakes on and removeing an rst block ready for a zeetec with Mossy i decided to crack on with the exhaust
so hears the full stainless system taken from an escort cosworth which is roughly 10" to long so cut and welded the joining bracked back on and should do the job :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284042_10150718676305564_616100563_19976083_227048 5_n.jpg
hears it test fitted to the car and wen turbo is fitted ill be abke to tack wel the joins up in place then weld it of the car and bolt it back together
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281390_10150722858395564_616100563_20030184_232756 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/283144_10150722858805564_616100563_20030196_715099 4_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/223834_10150722859560564_616100563_20030218_579852 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284744_10150722859935564_616100563_20030227_671325 7_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284877_10150722861065564_616100563_20030241_258563 1_n.jpg
and few other pics of bits
solid rear beam mounts
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/282664_10150719639640564_616100563_19985882_529634 4_n.jpg
momo 10.4" steering wheel :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284076_10150718289590564_616100563_19970724_378912 6_n.jpg

[ryansnova]

that wheel looks cool mate :)

[trossnova]

good old ebay bargins :P

[chrisnovaturbo]

when you hoping to have this done mate? its looking good.

[trossnova]

restricted by money atm as ecu and loom is £1200 and need a turbo at £800 and 6 degree rear beam at another £800 as well as hoses etc but hopefully by christmas will be fully on the road but may b sooner if i get a bit of over time at work :)

[Mike]

10.4" wheel?? lol lol lol

Fcuk that game :S

[trossnova]

10.4" wheel?? lol lol lol

Fcuk that game :S

its got a cossie power steering rack and i think its a quick rack in comparison to standard sierra one :)

hears a pic of front bumere bolted on finally

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/frontbumper.jpg

[trossnova]

quick update put some paint on the bumper today and yes i know no one likes this style of front end but it has sentamentle value :P
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/70d6d915.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/184166_10150726678395564_616100563_20082249_810363 2_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/262878_10150726678665564_616100563_20082251_422794 8_n.jpg
few other bits
braided brake lines
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/283315_10150726686745564_616100563_20082308_416264 4_n.jpg
the seats hopefully turning up tomorrow
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/228853_10150723650650564_616100563_20041814_487105 9_n.jpg

[_Jake]

Looks awesome, really like the front end too apart from the grill :)

[Tim]

90s spec front end, love the laguna splitter.

Are the bonnet and roof carbon wraapped??

[trossnova]

90s spec front end, love the laguna splitter.

Are the bonnet and roof carbon wraapped??

Yes mate their fibreglass (not the roof lol) so decided it's easya just to wrap them just got 4m's from eBay an had a go my self

[trossnova]

few more pics to date, we found some front pug 205 coilovers in the workshop so had a messuer up and they seem to fit ok just need to chnage the spring for the right poundage

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/285141_10150736700860564_616100563_20216404_818482 4_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/283330_10150736700505564_616100563_20216401_558088 0_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281405_10150736699760564_616100563_20216389_632023 0_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281308_10150736700090564_616100563_20216395_596459 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/281922_10150736701230564_616100563_20216409_706259 6_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/251562_10150736701645564_616100563_20216415_523885 7_n.jpg

front sticks out a lil now
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/253297_10150736703970564_616100563_20216445_562613 2_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/223768_10150736703645564_616100563_20216442_166078 0_n.jpg
rear coilovers a lil shorter to get the ride hight i want
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/205967_10150736698790564_616100563_20216381_210704 3_n.jpg
my shortened prop
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/229745_10150736698360564_616100563_20216376_269222 _n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/284078_10150736702375564_616100563_20216422_527704 2_n.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/chrisaldousphotos/262426_10150736702000564_616100563_20216419_671112 6_n.jpg

[Danny s-p]

i love this car it amazing

[pie]

looks stunning mate :)

[raf24]

very mean looking motor:thumb:

[shed-on-wheels]

wow well done mate this is another build that is a runner up to joffs well done matey

[Connor]

Looks nearly there mate, looks like a right animal.
What are you going to do about the front wheels sticking out the arches, what about running the mondeo 16" wheels which are similar style, to overcome this problem?

[trossnova]

might see if i can machine them down to change the offset or i will just make the arche wider as i will be repainting it anyways wen its all running

[TANKNOVA]

tross if you whant ive got 4 mondeo alloys with brand new tyres kicking about for a small fee if you get stuck ?

[kevster]

any update on this big boy ??

[trossnova]

Just going threw the stages of buying a house so is on hold at the mo

[JoshyNova]

Well impressed... nice to see someone follow through with such a massive project!

[Vinny-NOVA]

You've got some skills pal, gonna be awsome when its finished.....

[trossnova]

Hears a few pics I took as I dug her out the workshop again to start doing few more bits to it.........

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/37ae3ba0.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/c9e57016.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/0bc4b9e7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/045ed0d7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/1a742603.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/261d16d3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/c909882f.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/ed1b13aa.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/7eb80361.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/b3fa480e.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/trossnova/37ae3ba0.jpg

[trossnova]

Hopefully my loom will turn up this week so I can wore up the lights etc :)

[Nova-nation]

this is awsome! Love it! have some rep!

[kevster]

We need to beget this old girl running chirs ,,,,

[trossnova]

Hopefully won't be to long before I can crack on and do the small amount to finish it

[Southie]

What ever happened to this, did it get finished and running?

[Hobbit]

Pretty sure he's still chipping away at it. Not seen any progress on his facebook feed for a few months though.

[trossnova]

Hey peeps, engine is back to builders for few final bits to be done the I can hopefully crack on with it some more