update on my new project

[Damo]

Nice one mate all text you in the week whan im comin over then.:thumb:

[deanwilko]

ok no probs

[deanwilko]

doesnt lok like i will get anything done to the nova today if fcuking raining

[draper]

go and get wet you big girl lol

it was nice here untill 3mins ago then the heavens opened !!

[deanwilko]

got to finish some welding it took me 2 days to do the splash guard because of the weather

[NOVA-KID-93]

Thats me not doing anything to mine either now it went all dark then its just started here too :cry:

[deanwilko]

if it stays like this i mite have to go and have a play on the bike

[jafanan]

buy a gazebo and get it done :D

[deanwilko]

just waiting to here from the council about building a double garage on the back

[Damo]

oreyt mate will hopefully be over tomorrow bout half six ish will text you anyway to let you know for definate what what time you finish work anyway because could get over a bit earlier if poss.:p

[deanwilko]

im not at work this week so when ever

[Damo]

nice one well probs set off earlier then mate if thats ok bout half two three ish.

[deanwilko]

yeh thats fine draper coming around at 1ish to cut the wide back arches out the sr

[Damo]

lol no probs mite meet him if hes there then see you then.

[deanwilko]

i will prob be working on the nova anyway its in pieces again lol

[deanwilko]

not got much done today only welded up the rear turrets as me and draper have done a slight alteration to my sr

[draper]

not got much done today only welded up the rear turrets as me and draper have done a slight alteration to my sr

Pics or it never happened

[draper]

Damen, tell your mate I've found that front anti roll bar out for him

[deanwilko]

Pics or it never happened

i will add pics tomorrow it seams to be letting water in from somewhere i just cant find where

[draper]

i will add pics tomorrow it seams to be letting water in from somewhere i just cant find where


Check the sunroof mate, there a bugger for that

[deanwilko]

thanks i will see what then panels match up like as i dont think they look right

[deanwilko]

just the one small update it runs at last

[NOVA-KID-93]

what carbs do you have you fitted?

[deanwilko]

twin 40 webbers

[NOVA-KID-93]

Oh right, are you going to fit the bike carbs?

[deanwilko]

might put them on that e16 that ive got not sure yet

[NOVA-KID-93]

Yea cool,it will sound mint with carbs, whether they are bike carbs or webbers

[deanwilko]

i will put a video on over the weekend

[NOVA-KID-93]

ok cool

[deanwilko]

hows yours coming along

[NOVA-KID-93]

well i ceaned it for first time in months and i bought that digi dash off tim (the one he got off you) so am gonna fit that soon, and thats about it oh and i might be gettin some -80 or -120 lowering springs for it soon (think im gonna go -80)

[deanwilko]

nice have you bolted the cage in yet

[draper]

just the one small update it runs at last


your welcome mate :thumb:

[NOVA-KID-93]

nice have you bolted the cage in yet

No mate, will be gettin the welding and other bits done and all that will be sorted at same time

[deanwilko]

your welcome mate :thumb:

i told my mate that i swapped my wide arches for an ignition module he said thats im crazy lol got them tie bars sorted aswell

[deanwilko]

No mate, will be gettin the welding and other bits done and all that will be sorted at same time

where abouts it need weldin

[calibra-keith]

looking good, dont weld cage in just give it to me for mine lol

[NOVA-KID-93]

needs welding on the rear valance and the 60/40 seat bracket needs welding in and put some spreader plates in for the cage (did you have any when you had it in?)

[deanwilko]

looking good, dont weld cage in just give it to me for mine lol

thanks. theres a couple going cheap in the forsale

[draper]

i told my mate that i swapped my wide arches for an ignition module he said thats im crazy lol got them tie bars sorted aswell


was it gibbo who wanted them ? hes just PMd me about the fronts lol

[deanwilko]

was it gibbo who wanted them ? hes just PMd me about the fronts lol

he wanted them but couldnt be arsed to come and cut them off. any chance of having a look for them hoses

[draper]

i only have a few, pretty sure i dont have what your after but ill dig em out 2mora JIC

[deanwilko]

only need the main 3 for now until my samco hoses decide to turn up from chris astley

[calibra-keith]

thanks. theres a couple going cheap in the forsale

iv replied to 2 of them ready to go pick up next day but they never got back to me, i would of got the one colin selling as well as wide kit but no chance of it fitting in car to bring it back.

[deanwilko]

iv replied to 2 of them ready to go pick up next day but they never got back to me, i would of got the one colin selling as well as wide kit but no chance of it fitting in car to bring it back.

im buying a bumper of someone on sat and hes selling a cage i will tel him to pm you if thats any help

[calibra-keith]

im buying a bumper of someone on sat and hes selling a cage i will tel him to pm you if thats any help

yea worth a go mate depends how much and were he is like and what type of cage but worth a try can only say yes or no but at least its some sort on answer lol

[deanwilko]

needs welding on the rear valance and the 60/40 seat bracket needs welding in and put some spreader plates in for the cage (did you have any when you had it in?)

when you having it welded i can make you some plates to bolt it down if you want

[deanwilko]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00447.jpg?t=1249208494

[NOVA-KID-93]

Im not sure when its going to be getting welded but i'll let you know and if you dont mind then i'll have some plates made, it looks mint on the speedlines from that pic sits just right at the back :thumb:

[deanwilko]

Im not sure when its going to be getting welded but i'll let you know and if you dont mind then i'll have some plates made, it looks mint on the speedlines from that pic sits just right at the back :thumb:

thanks i will make you someplats at work in the week where abouts it w
need weldin

[NOVA-KID-93]

cheers, if you look on my project thread there are some pics in there where it needs welding iirc

[deanwilko]

on the back valance i will lend you my welder if you want

[NOVA-KID-93]

well i usually take it to the garage next door and their mechanic does it me but i'll let you know cheers

[novaload1992]

love the speedlines :)

[deanwilko]

thanks

[deanwilko]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00451.jpg?t=1249499455

[deanwilko]

almost finished the nova just got a few jobs to do
rear bumper painted
i have a fibreglass front bumper which im geting smoothed and painted
rear disc conversion
hydraulic handbrave
mirrors painted
rear spoiler
vented bonnet
black dash
think thats about it

[Jay]

I have black dash im willing to part with pm me an offer.

[NOVA-KID-93]

Done much to this lately pal?

[draper]

looking good dean

[deanwilko]

Done much to this lately pal?


the only thing ive done to the nova is ive put some adjustable top mounts on think thats about it. i will try and weld the cage in over the bank holiday

[NOVA-KID-93]

the only thing ive done to the nova is ive put some adjustable top mounts on think thats about it. i will try and weld the cage in over the bank holiday

Ah right, i've not done anything to mine in ages apart from fit a boot plinth trim and some proper wiper arms lol

Is your's on the road?

[deanwilko]

not on the road its being stripped again soon as its going in the body shop for a full respray hopefully befor the year is out

[NOVA-KID-93]

not on the road its being stripped again soon as its going in the body shop for a full respray hopefully befor the year is out


Ah right cool, keeping it miami blue?
Is it going to be used as a road car when its finished or track car?

Hopefully if I can get funds together soon mine i'll also be going for a full re-spray too.

[deanwilko]

same colour going to be a road car when finished. what colour are you going with yours

[NOVA-KID-93]

I will be keeping mine flame red, and going to have it all colour coded, with no skirts and GSI front but if I dont like it will have dark grey (hurricane/ volvo grey) bumpers.

Sounds good mate then you deffo need to bring it to some meets :thumb:

[deanwilko]

I will be keeping mine flame red, and going to have it all colour coded, with no skirts and GSI front but if I dont like it will have dark grey (hurricane/ volvo grey) bumpers.

Sounds good mate then you deffo need to bring it to some meets :thumb:

it all depend on what i decide to do as i change my mind everyday

[peester]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00451.jpg?t=1249499455

yes well done that man.

reminds me of martin hills from way back when.

black bumpers with the dark speedlines and that stance look awesome

[deanwilko]

thanks. got some comp th's but not sure what wheels to go with

[peester]

ooh.. it'de look damn good on those too.. if the comp's are a dark silver/grey... what size? 15" or 16"??
its funny you mention that cos i used the same pic of martin hills, that yours reminds me of, for a photoshop for mike with comp th's on.. wierd.
Anyway, i think you should or could just swap between the two, have both..

[deanwilko]

there silver. there 15 but 7j so they catch on the track rod ends and coilovers front and rear with spacers they fit but the car as low as it is now they wont go under the archers and when you adjust the coilovers to suit i think it looks stupid

[auzzy-b]

yes well done that man.

reminds me of martin hills from way back when.

black bumpers with the dark speedlines and that stance look awesome

Just spotted this, never really been a fan of that colour but i think that looks awesome!:thumb: good going mate.

[deanwilko]

Just spotted this, never really been a fan of that colour but i think that looks awesome!:thumb: good going mate.

thanks very much

[deanwilko]

update - done loads to the nova painted inner arches and underside in gray oxide then couple of coats of chassic black
sorted out all the wiring
painted back axle black and front hubs,bottom arms,and tie bars
welded on strengthening (sp) plates onto the bottom arms
removed back seat brackets and smoothed in the rear strutbrace

if the weather is decent this weekend im going to paint the bumpers and mirrors in vauxhall black
put in the headlights and indicators
get some gray/light black carpet and trim the floor and rear arches hopefully will de just about done this weekend

then make up some copper brake pipes at work in the week and fit my braided hoses

[craig green]

Hi mate.

Cool car, I saw the pic in your avatar & was intrigued, so had to hunt out your W.I.P.

[deanwilko]

hi it needs updating with pics put i cant fine the lead for the camera lol. will have to go to town tomorrow and get another one. hopefully it will be finished by the end of the month

[deanwilko]

well the weather has bin crap all day stupid rain and considering i only get 4 days a month off work on the nova has vertually (sp) stopped at least i have managed to get the brake pipes sorted quick pic to show (not bin flared) will get another pic up when i have fitted them.

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00483.jpg?t=1256482338

[deanwilko]

managed to get his afternoon of work due to having no work in. got the brake pipes fitted and bleed up handbrake cables fitted aswell also got the interior back together. tomorrows plan is to ge the rear wheel bearing fitted with new shoes and drums bottom balljoints,track rod ends and front wheel bearings aswell

[deanwilko]

mot booked for friday

[deanwilko]

of work thursday and friday have to get the nova finished as its prov sold

[deanwilko]

the person never came to pick up the car so its bin sat for a couple of weeks doing nothing. took the head of thursday night and fitted a piper cam and springs. bumpers,door handles and door mirrors are going to be painted. got a complete front valance which im going to put in also a strengthening kit aswell and seam welded. then its going to be painted inside, outside and underneith

[w88rdy]

How come you where going to sell dean?

[deanwilko]

got bored with it tbh as i only get 4 days off a month it was just sat there and seemed like nothing was geting done so was selling it to a lad i no around here for £650 with everything i have for novas

[w88rdy]

as it is with the speedlines etc? thats a fair price mate really is it solid rot wise?

[deanwilko]

yes with speedlines x5, compomotive ths gaz coilovers all round couple of month old, only rot was in the splash guard which has bin sorted out, full cage, bucket seats, rebuilt 13sb lightened and balanced crank and flywheel, ported and polished head with wasted stems and gas flowed and oversized valves with piper springs and 300 cam, front and rear strut brace lower strut brace, new wheel bearings all round, rear shoes, fitting kit, handbrake cables and drums, pollybushed all round with strengthed bottom arms new track rod ends and bottom balljoints the list goes on and on ive got a folder full of invoices and that the price we agreed was with the strenghtening kit and front valance and painted along with bumpers and that

[w88rdy]

does it run and did you mot yet? if it was moted i could but that and drive it back lol

[deanwilko]

yes it does run like i said engine fully rebuilt on 40's and that and 12 months test no adviserys

[w88rdy]

if you still wanna sell it then let me know matey

[deanwilko]

its being painted next week so i will decide what im going to do with it bin driving my mates sri all weekend as i have done some work on it for him and ive got the bug again

[w88rdy]

ok then matey what colour you painting it?

[deanwilko]

miami blue being painted inside,outside and underneith and parts are going gor powdercoating

[w88rdy]

Nice dont sell it then mate just keep the bug going in the sri for a bit

[deanwilko]

hes just pick it back up. i no if i sell it i will go out and buy another one within a month

[deanwilko]

done a few more jobs to the nova will upload pics over the weekend off work till wednesday so i think its time for the angle grinder to come out and attack the bodywork

[novasrikev]

cant wait to start cutting

[deanwilko]

have you got little revs number

[deanwilko]

cant wait to start cutting

yep same here when would you be able to paint it

[novasrikev]

next week if thats ok?

[deanwilko]

yeh how much and where

[novasrikev]

dont no we will sort it out

[deanwilko]

dont no we will sort it out

ok kev sort it out sunday

[draper]

is this kev who came to toms the other weekend ? had a lok at my 106 rear 1/4 ?

[deanwilko]

yes known him for years

[draper]

aha, small world Lol

[deanwilko]

aha, small world Lol

lol yes it is

[deanwilko]

front valance has bin removed engine coming out tomorrow

[deanwilko]

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new engine in but sits abit high

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[deanwilko]

strengthening plates welded in and top and lower valance also welded in just the wide arches to sort out

[djshaggeh]

Looks good dean! Makes me wish I hadn't passed my miami blue shell on to a friend. Subscribing to this thread.

[deanwilko]

thanks just uploading some more pics

[deanwilko]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00555.jpg?t=1259688378

[deanwilko]

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[deanwilko]

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[Iain]

Looking good! I've missed the part where you say what engine is going back in... Smallblock again?

[deanwilko]

Looking good! I've missed the part where you say what engine is going back in... Smallblock again?

not sure yet but i do no it wont be a redtop tho

[Rickyb]

looking sweet dean any pics of the engine bay complete?

[deanwilko]

looking sweet dean any pics of the engine bay complete?

thanks for all the comments its not finished yet got a couple of holes to weld up and smooth also got the back strenghtening plates to weldin which i will do sat,sunday then its being wide arched and painted

[Balley]

why did you get rid of the 1300, i thought you had only just got it running right?

[deanwilko]

still got the 1300 never said that i have

[draper]

what arches are you using ?

[deanwilko]

got another set of front wings to do the front and got 2 repair panels to do the rears with but im unsure on how wide to pull them out dont want them as wide as i did on the sr

[JordyzNova]

looking good matey looks just like my brothers see nobbysmiamiblue mk2 project

[deanwilko]

looking good matey looks just like my brothers see nobbysmiamiblue mk2 project

thanks was reading his wip the other day looks very nice

[tom reid]

Lookin good matey, get an 1800 smallblock in there.

[Nobby]

just like mine pal should be a fair few of us miami blue owners at pvs 10 lol

[deanwilko]

just like mine pal should be a fair few of us miami blue owners at pvs 10 lol

thanks dont think mine will be there tho

[deanwilko]

Lookin good matey, get an 1800 smallblock in there.

thanks tom. im undecided on what to do engine wise

[Rickyb]

thanks tom. im undecided on what to do engine wise

if you get rid of yours i want first refusal.

[deanwilko]

if you get rid of yours i want first refusal.

quite a few people have asked me that must be the fact that its had so much work done to it and hasn't done a mile yet lol

[deanwilko]

hopefully will get all the welding finished this weekend and stripped for paint and powder coat

[novasrikev]

cant wait to start prepin the bay

[deanwilko]

cant wait to start prepin the bay

should look smart as. will you paint my wheels white please kev :d

[novasrikev]

should look smart as. will you paint my wheels white please kev :d

which ones?

[deanwilko]

which ones?

speedlines all 5

[novasrikev]

yes of course i will

[novasrikev]

so have you decided on a engine?

[deanwilko]

so have you decided on a engine?

nope not sure yesterday i was keeping the sb today ive bin thinking about selling it

[novasrikev]

i dont no what to say it is a nice good engine though why sell it?

[deanwilko]

i dont no what to say it is a nice good engine though why sell it?

erm not sure tbh when would you want the stuff for paint

[novasrikev]

i ant got much on next week so prob monday if thats ok

[deanwilko]

i ant got much on next week so prob monday if thats ok

yeh thats fine i will get everything ready for you

[novasrikev]

i have found out whats wrong with mine fuel filter should run a bit better

[deanwilko]

i have found out whats wrong with mine fuel filter should run a bit better

should be as quick as it use to be then

[novasrikev]

there is aways hope

[deanwilko]

lol put them 40's on then you will be using nearly the same amount of petrol as i do got some polybushed bottom arms and tiebars if your interested

[novasrikev]

er yes ime interested n my 40s wont fit the se head anyway ime selling it i need to get the other one done

[deanwilko]

do the corsa and sell that i will give you a hand aint that much left to do on it is there

[novasrikev]

na there aint that much to do on it dont no weather to redtop it though

[deanwilko]

corsa or nova?

[novasrikev]

both but corsa first i need to get it done and off the drive

[deanwilko]

both but corsa first i need to get it done and off the drive

i will give you a hand just send us a text when your on about finishing it

[deanwilko]

parts have gone for paint:d

[deanwilko]

right the sr has bin scrapped and the spin has bin sold just need to put it back together

[Balley]

so does that mean you will be nova less

[Nobby]

what?!?!?!?!

[deanwilko]

so does that mean you will be nova less

in about 2-3 weeks yes i will be

[Rickyb]

eeerrr why are you mad man.

[deanwilko]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00586.jpg?t=1263743287

[Rickyb]

i thought youd sold your nova?

[deanwilko]

still got the nova as the buyer didnt come up with the money.

right bin a while since i last updated this here goes lol

took the car upto my friends barn

sold the 13sb to edd

finished welding the shell just got to extend the rollcage onto the front strut mountings

braught a sbd xe botttom end and a swindon racing cylinder head

made my inlet manifold for bikecarbs and lowerstrut brace also

braught a louvered bonnet of mike

sent some parts off to be painted by kev

sent the dash off to be flocked and other interior trim parts to be made from carbonfibre.

[novasrikev]

its a bout time you updated

[deanwilko]

its a bout time you updated

wheres your wip thats all im saying

[deanwilko]

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[novasrikev]

i need to sort it i ant done oat to it today though might do some tomorow an finish the painting

[deanwilko]

going upto big phils after work tomorrow and get some more done. that job is still going where i work if your interested

[deanwilko]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/DSC00645.jpg?t=1271510819

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[Angus Closier]

Wow your really spending on those parts! Seen the head on ebay! you really pay for quality and quality it has lots of! Be intresting to see what power this makes. what you wanting from it?

[dc1984]

looking good buddy:)

[deanwilko]

Wow your really spending on those parts! Seen the head on ebay! you really pay for quality and quality it has lots of! Be intresting to see what power this makes. what you wanting from it?

not really bothered about bhp figers tbh. i stole the pics of ebay lol as i havent opened the parcle yet as its abit costly if it gets damaged.

thanks dc1984

[Iain]

Looking good. Best open the parcel and check it's all there/undamaged as you'll only have so long to claim :)

[deanwilko]

Looking good. Best open the parcel and check it's all there/undamaged as you'll only have so long to claim :)

thanks iainel. i went to collect the head in person and had a look before it got wrapped up and boxed.

[deanwilko]

will update by the end of the month

[deanwilko]

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[deanwilko]

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quick rack off tom reid

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[deanwilko]

pics of the new cage
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[deanwilko]

gravitex the inner wings and front panel then painted

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs828.snc4/68845_171363726211347_100000131621882_654694_37820 60_n.jpg

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just about finished the bay
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[deanwilko]

the nova is back on hold as been busy with work/building my grandads landy with him few pics

lift kit http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_189589487722104_100000131621882_807397_6212 945_n.jpg


http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs736.ash1/162936_189589337722119_100000131621882_807395_6602 092_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1364.snc4/163637_189589597722093_100000131621882_807398_7197 909_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs275.snc6/180340_197316813616038_100000131621882_872228_1790 815_n.jpg

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[draper]

****ing hell dean, one day you'll get this done lol

[Balley]

Looking good pal

[peester]

cool pretty mega

[Iain]

Cage looks cool, is that a diagonal going across the passenger side seat area?

[deanwilko]

****ing hell dean, one day you'll get this done lol

prob about the same time as your's lol

[deanwilko]

Cage looks cool, is that a diagonal going across the passenger side seat area?

only door x did think about putting a brace across there at first but decided not to do it and have two seats for track days and road use

[deanwilko]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs330.ash2/61075_159391020741951_100000131621882_573045_27734 43_n.jpg

[draper]

prob about the same time as your's lol

mine is locked away, forgot about.

think im gonna have the inside and underside sand blasted then lose the wheel well. might **** off the 1600 plan and fit my cleaned up, refurbed 1800 small block. need to sort the vectra first tho

[deanwilko]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs011.snc4/33921_163946656953054_100000131621882_605071_33105 74_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs011.snc4/33921_163946660286387_100000131621882_605072_37146 86_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs031.snc4/33921_163946666953053_100000131621882_605074_43458 38_n.jpg

bulkhead removed
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[deanwilko]

mine is locked away, forgot about.

think im gonna have the inside and underside sand blasted then lose the wheel well. might **** off the 1600 plan and fit my cleaned up, refurbed 1800 small block. need to sort the vectra first tho

hasn't it been painted on the inside or is that the other one. what spec is the 1800?

[draper]

yeah its been 'painted' but it could be better tbh and ive decided to cut the wheel well out now aswell. 1800 is standard atm, it was only on 50k and weve cleaned the pistons/rods/bores up so its like new

[deanwilko]

my bumper got ' painted' also. you going bike carbs then? ive just got a set of 48mm flatside carbs for mine after talking to tom and him saying r1's wont be big enough for my engine, been meaning to come down to tom's for ages but bin busy at work/home and other stuff.

what you useing to plate the hole up? i no some one that would do it if you could get the car upto him

[draper]

not sure yet, im hoping (business going well) to go throttle bodies but i might borroe an XE as a temp engine

[deanwilko]

found some more pics thaught i lost them when the camera ****ed up.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183765_204025469611839_100000131621882_926181_5364 188_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183765_204025472945172_100000131621882_926182_6850 819_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183765_204025476278505_100000131621882_926183_7477 879_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

****ed up first time with the cage lol

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183765_204025479611838_100000131621882_926184_6581 377_n.jpg

couple of hours later looking better

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183765_204025482945171_100000131621882_926185_4852 562_n.jpg

comps painted. ****ed up with the stickers on the wheels
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184145_204026022945117_100000131621882_926187_7588 282_n.jpg

quick rack

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184145_204026036278449_100000131621882_926190_7294 760_n.jpg

xe

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183238_204026586278394_100000131621882_926196_2667 835_n.jpg

clutch

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183238_204026589611727_100000131621882_926197_2275 688_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183238_204026592945060_100000131621882_926198_6360 381_n.jpg

[tom reid]

Like the inlet manifold mate, who made that?

"Painted", I'm assuming that you and Draper are refering to Kev, can't comment on Dean's issue, but Draper, I'm disappointed in you, you didn't say anything to Kev today when you saw him, again can only assume your being bitchy behind his back, front Kev with the details of your issues or keep it shut

[Maxfield]

Looks good dude. You're not too far away from me either :)

[deanwilko]

Like the inlet manifold mate, who made that?

"Painted", I'm assuming that you and Draper are refering to Kev, can't comment on Dean's issue, but Draper, I'm disappointed in you, you didn't say anything to Kev today when you saw him, again can only assume your being bitchy behind his back, front Kev with the details of your issues or keep it shut

made it myself tom. i wont mention grandads spitfire

[deanwilko]

new flywheel turned up yesterday light weight only 3.2kg


http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!B0SplWwBmk~$(KGrHqF,!jEEw5bWkgO0BMZuzMD4w!~~_12.J PG

[deanwilko]

got the bumpers painted at last

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215766_217466891601030_100000131621882_1031805_971 775_n.jpg

rear bumper on

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207529_217467388267647_100000131621882_1031807_626 6813_n.jpg

fitted the new louvered bonnet, front wings and grill and bumper all lines up good
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215967_217467181601001_100000131621882_1031806_708 4643_n.jpg

[Iain]

Not sure on the miami blue and silver but it's looking sweet.

[deanwilko]

Not sure on the miami blue and silver but it's looking sweet.

thanks, it looks alot better then in the pictures

[deanwilko]

wings are painted finally shot blasted the engine bay started to paint the inside so its all coming along nicely.

right braught a st170 engine for another project that never took off, so i have been thinking of selling the xe and using the 170 to be different.

i will upload pics later.

[deanwilko]

fineally got to spend a day on the nova some pics of today' mincing

trial fitted
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268279_257414024272983_100000131621882_1277428_691 7285_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268279_257414020939650_100000131621882_1277427_414 1112_n.jpg

quite a bit of messing about to get it level, in the end a couple of gentle taps with the hammer sorted it out

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268279_257414014272984_100000131621882_1277425_593 7133_n.jpg

spreader plates and cage welded up
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spreader plates and cage welded up



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brave servo hole plated up

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284789_257482997599419_100000131621882_1277764_387 3690_n.jpg

heater pipe holes etc plated up
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283378_257564330924619_100000131621882_1278809_747 0096_n.jpg

heater blower motor hole plated up
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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270625_257583154256070_100000131621882_1278817_375 2313_n.jpg

all covered up
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284040_257613417586377_100000131621882_1279125_622 7875_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

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[gary_126]

Cage forward triangulation looks good! I LOVE the wide arch kit with the skirts.

You planning on wide tracking it?

[deanwilko]

Cage forward triangulation looks good! I LOVE the wide arch kit with the skirts.

You planning on wide tracking it?

cheers gary yes wide track with deep dish wheels

[peester]

christ, seriously mean looker- liking the stance.

[deanwilko]

drivers side trial fitted


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390218_342803865733998_100000131621882_1617064_185 2999141_n.jpg


covered the nova back up and help my grandad with his disco

uprated steering arms fitted as we bent the original ones

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http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408464_342805239067194_100000131621882_1617068_905 230340_n.jpg

wide angle rear propshaft
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/406496_342806042400447_100000131621882_1617079_456 313588_n.jpg

wide angle front propshaft
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/400822_342806659067052_100000131621882_1617082_611 879223_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386768_342807439066974_100000131621882_1617087_369 221395_n.jpg
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[deanwilko]

bin busy over christmas day and today make quite abit of progress with the nova pics

rear arch trimmed down
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/399303_347713688576349_100000131621882_1636138_820 801191_n.jpg

sideskirt trimmed down and held in place with a couple of self tappers for time being

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373838_347715525242832_100000131621882_1636151_495 090721_n.jpg


same on passengers side

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377438_348297758517942_100000131621882_1638936_173 4036479_n.jpg


arch trimmed down
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/382793_348298605184524_100000131621882_1638937_247 620070_n.jpg

headlight in place to check fitting/ gap

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382876_348299418517776_100000131621882_1638940_144 637182_n.jpg

front wings sanded down smooth ready for a coat of primer
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383092_348300431851008_100000131621882_1638943_316 397141_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403628_348302241850827_100000131621882_1638947_910 616474_n.jpg

nice and straight

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405259_348301531850898_100000131621882_1638946_149 8957207_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389835_348300988517619_100000131621882_1638945_164 7992016_n.jpg

decided not to cut out for indicators, speaking to bubba of facebook came up with the idea of putting golf one in the bumper which i think i will do
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396885_348302735184111_100000131621882_1638948_203 641257_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

plans are now i have got the rear arches fitting ok to take them off and cut the arches out then refit the temp then make a templet to bring the inner arch's out aswell. not sure what to do with the filler cap.

[christurboo]

relocate the filler cap into the drivers door check? seen it done before looks good

[Connor]

That looks awesome, nice update :thumb:

[Iain]

Looking sweet, bumper mounted indicators should look good if you can get them reasonably flush :)

[brucer]

i put bumper mounted indicators when i wide arched my nova. i used motorbike fairing indicators. arnt the most flush of things though.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z24/bachilds1988/new.jpg

[deanwilko]

thanks for the comments chaps

chris- i might just buy a fuel tank and relocate into the boot area

connor- cheers

Iain- thats what i thaught i will be going down the scrap yard next day or to see what they have got.

brucer- we did the same on my friends mk1 like you said does the job but not the most flush.

been looking for a set of wheels, something abit different friend email me saying they were getting a shipment of these in there 15 inch but 8j, whats peoples thaughts

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392058_348847761796275_100000131621882_1642366_193 4281728_n.jpg

[Graeme]

Ats classics are a winner would need a low offset to fill those arches though

[deanwilko]

Ats classics are a winner would need a low offset to fill those arches though

i will have to try them after the wide track kit has been put on, if they dont fit theres another set of wheels that ive also considered but i would like to fit the ats's if possible

thinking of getting some fibreglass doors and boot in the next couple of weeks, starting to get somewhere with it now its only been a couple of years since i starteit lol

[Graeme]

Keep up the good work mate, Disco looks a weopon too

[deanwilko]

Keep up the good work mate, Disco looks a weopon too

cheers thats my grandads daily driver lol been out off roading in it today, still got a few more modifications to do on that also

[Graeme]

A few of my mates have them, defenders though, it is good fun have to stop myself like them too much though as they cost more than Novas lol

[deanwilko]

i think that defenders are over rated and priced, we have never been stuck anywhere we have been, and beleive me its been some places we have had it sat on the rear bumper going up vertical slopes lol, even water half way up the window screen, we have had to pull loads of defenders out. cost all in steve (grandad) has around 3k in it

[deanwilko]

started on the rear arches this afternoon cut the old arches out and the cut the inner arch aswell then bent and welded a piece onto the inner arch, so that theres plenty of distance between inner arch and top of the wheel,

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012472.jpg


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012473.jpg


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012475.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012476.jpg


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012477.jpg


plenty of clearance

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012478.jpg


arch back on and wheel on,

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/deanwilko/02012012479.jpg

[Iain]

Pics are so close up I can't tell what you've done lol Removed all of the old arch lip?

[deanwilko]

lol only had my phone to take pictures with thats why there ****, cut the outer arch off then cut the inner arch along the line where its spot welded to the inner quater panel. bent and shaped a piece to meet the new fibreglass arch

[deanwilko]

noticed that the n/s/r sill started to look abit scabby when welding the rear arches, so gave a friend a call and just so happened that he had two sill skins on the shelf so half an hour later he droped them off.

cut out all the nasty rust, and started to weld in new metal, better pics tomorrow

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396639_361835193830865_100000131621882_1687569_684 421127_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387965_361835997164118_100000131621882_1687575_213 3069144_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

drivers inner arch extended

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408727_363031607044557_100000131621882_1691544_950 471337_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381958_363032067044511_100000131621882_1691549_940 106176_n.jpg


repair to inner and outer sill not the best but solid and will be hidden by the wide arched
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/406274_363033053711079_100000131621882_1691559_101 6788192_n.jpg


piece in n/s/r inner arch looked abit scabby so cut it out and welded a piece in

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385551_363033783711006_100000131621882_1691567_149 2962249_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

had a day on the nova got the pass rear arch pop riveted on then jamed and filled.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395844_367698359911215_100000131621882_1704007_190 4501580_n.jpg
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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406345_367809163233468_100000131621882_1704253_109 2935736_n.jpg

side skirt trimmed down then pop rivited and jamed in place
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395288_367908103223574_100000131621882_1704404_155 3528446_n.jpg


http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/400530_367909453223439_100000131621882_1704410_182 5562813_n.jpg



http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407123_367910623223322_100000131621882_1704411_264 336922_n.jpg

[pie]

looking buddy

[deanwilko]

cheers pie hopefully get the other side done in the week

[scott.parker]

Interesting pics lol, but looks alright in the last ones..

[deanwilko]

lol pics are taken on my phone, can never be bothered to get the camera out lol

[deanwilko]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/409208_378077612206623_100000131621882_1732992_189 6984764_n.jpg

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http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423238_378080535539664_100000131621882_1733003_847 69596_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

small update got abit more done yesterday,

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408915_395276730486711_100000131621882_1784189_761 323568_n.jpg


extended splash guard on pass side

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/429617_395277613819956_100000131621882_1784190_168 4913833_n.jpg

cut out and plated with 3mm plate
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424030_395278163819901_100000131621882_1784192_259 245313_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

got the floor all primed today,

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418482_396638747017176_100000131621882_1789192_744 179851_n.jpg

[Balley]

Looking good Dean!

[deanwilko]

cheers balley

got the drivers splash guard extended this morning, hopefully get the engine bay in primer in the next day or two

[deanwilko]

managed to get abit more done today

pass rear arch first coat of primer doesnt look to bad

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/468357_416515631696154_100000131621882_1851904_174 2677026_o.jpg

drivers rear arch quick coat of primer not to bad on this side just need to smooth the sideskirt in

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549677_416516175029433_100000131621882_1851906_153 8051128_n.jpg

extended the drivers front splash guard also

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555296_416517391695978_100000131621882_1851907_814 470658_n.jpg

[scott.parker]

Dude the arches look alright, Nice work, but sod me why didn't you mask the glass and window seals off lol

[Balley]

Looks great Dean, very good skills you have there :)

[deanwilko]

Dude the arches look alright, Nice work, but sod me why didn't you mask the glass and window seals off lol

cheers scott

they just need a slight skim here and there windows are only in as its on the back garden and to stop water getting in. got some perspex windows and seals to put in when painted to not really bothered about the originals tbh

[deanwilko]

Looks great Dean, very good skills you have there :)

cheers balley only the sideskirt to do mainly which is good as i fcukin hate bodywork lol

[Balley]

I enjoy body work to be fair, kinda good really as I have plenty to do.

[deanwilko]

I enjoy body work to be fair, kinda good really as I have plenty to do.

lol i hate it

[deanwilko]

picked this up at the weekend from chris

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562517_417317891615928_100000131621882_1854819_131 6636194_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544992_417319131615804_100000131621882_1854822_116 3842726_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

got abit more done yesterday,

primed most of the engine bay

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533101_418101658204218_100000131621882_1857890_184 1158898_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485850_418102234870827_100000131621882_1857892_145 8286974_n.jpg

then adjusted the doors to fit the kit abit better

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540333_418103001537417_100000131621882_1857895_140 4928348_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/530829_418103448204039_100000131621882_1857896_176 9465318_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546285_418104164870634_100000131621882_1857899_150 5088870_n.jpg

sorry no pics of the drivers door

[deanwilko]

engine bay shot blasted then etch primed

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553290_422154571132260_100000131621882_1871949_649 155885_n.jpg

drivers sideskirt smoothed in

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544675_422156501132067_100000131621882_1871953_628 767960_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530082_422157164465334_100000131621882_1871954_141 2140325_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525581_422158254465225_100000131621882_1871959_581 42741_n.jpg

front of skirt smoothed in

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/292963_422158574465193_100000131621882_1871963_853 915178_n.jpg


http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564745_422159131131804_100000131621882_1871976_346 570636_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

not much of an update, nova will be covered up and put to one side again for a month or two as i have more important things to do. got a picture from xe chris will be picking it up at the weekend

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544774_426280570719660_100000131621882_1887505_181 1690090_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

actually got some time on the nova today, was a suprise got abit more done on the cage

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301749_426942617320122_100000131621882_1890134_847 462388_n.jpg

then set about doing the boot, removed the rear wiper and welded a plate over the hole the smoothed over with fibreglass and filler mixed

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/576341_426944120653305_100000131621882_1890138_120 1133225_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/536599_426944767319907_100000131621882_1890141_154 0757254_n.jpg

then took down to bare metal and gave it a good couple of coats of super etch primer

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551873_426945347319849_100000131621882_1890143_255 734281_n.jpg

[deanwilko]

first coat of primer on the boot

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582561_427037583977292_100000131621882_1890312_554 405096_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533431_427038090643908_100000131621882_1890313_671 242271_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544522_427038467310537_100000131621882_1890315_183 0142626_n.jpg

first coat in the bay also

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550154_427038910643826_100000131621882_1890317_789 3899_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/575736_427039387310445_100000131621882_1890319_125 3036972_n.jpg

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http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/485300_427041373976913_100000131621882_1890328_121 4976584_n.jpg

another piece of cage just need to notch another and weld them both in then inside can be etched/primed

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/526752_427041820643535_100000131621882_1890331_212 3829534_n.jpg

[Connor]

Wow, havent checked up on this in ages. The wide arches are looking very good. Loving the carbon parts, this is going to be a beast once its finished!

[peester]

not much of an update, nova will be covered up and put to one side again for a month or two as i have more important things to do. got a picture from xe chris will be picking it up at the weekend

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544774_426280570719660_100000131621882_1887505_181 1690090_n.jpg

meh! dont let it touch the wet concrete floor :-o

Good update, going to be beasty as feck.