View Full Version : My 2 door loon runaround
I bought this the other sunday from skitz off here as my other more door loon had seen better days and baxter wanted to kill it ,any how i,ve bought this as i need a nova for the shows as my xe more door loon wont be ready till next year now:roll: heres some pics as i got it with more to come while i get her reday for pv :thumb:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02152.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02153.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02159.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02161.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02165.jpg
Looks clean :thumb: Whats the plans ?
Also i want your Vento :thumb:
novalicous
26-04-09, 07:42 PM
hope your not going to go mad with some spray paint like you did with the last red 3 door loon you had lol
whats the plans then rob?
Looks clean :thumb: Whats the plans ?
Also i want your Vento :thumb:
how do you no about my vento :confused: lol ,shes already lowered and fitted with a nice momo steering wheel,got a very different choice of wheel aswell so you,l have to wait and see ;) and she will be fitted with a snow plough and one piece front finished with a full machine buff:thumb:
That looks good, wanna sell me the grill?
General Baxter
26-04-09, 10:55 PM
2 doors FTW
kill all moor doors lol
Novaboi_1991
26-04-09, 11:23 PM
or people who cant spell MORE!
General Baxter
27-04-09, 07:33 AM
i know how to spell more you knob jockie lol
i know how to spell more you knob jockie lol
lol lmfaolol dont be spamming my threadlol
That looks good, wanna sell me the grill?
PM sent :thumb:
sparkie1401
27-04-09, 08:17 AM
looks tidy rob think i saw this on here, is it a bit rusty somewhere at the back! doesn't look as bad as the one you brought round to my hose with spud
hope your well bud
how do you no about my vento :confused: lol
;) It looks like its had a lot of work done to it and i rather like it :) if only you were closer :roll:
right quick update shes now had a full machine buff,lowerd on gmax springs and shocks,and fitted with an old skool momo wheel.My one piece, snow plough and rear bumper will be of for paint in a week or 2 fingers crossed.I,ve also doug out my old centre hub caps and bolt covers
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02166.jpg
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dj_wudgey
03-05-09, 10:04 PM
looks f*cking class matey!!
Looks good, If you're going to fit gte clocks you'll probably have the same trouble ive had in as much as you cant see the speedo properly. No biggie but worth a thought.
Looks good, If you're going to fit gte clocks you'll probably have the same trouble ive had in as much as you cant see the speedo properly. No biggie but worth a thought.
yeah all being well i,ll be fitting a set of sport clocks :D ,not to botherd about seeing the speedo lol but thanks for the heads up its worth the sacrifice for a rev counter :thumb:
right been busy today doin a few bits here and there making the car look a little diferent anyways heres the pics lets us no what you think as i,m unsure about the front bumper :confused:
first of all i tried an sr grill which im not sure if i like or not whats you think
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02278-1.jpg
then as the front bumper was already black i had to paint the rear to match as it was faded badly anyway
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02279-1.jpg
ready for scotch and plastic primer
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02280-1.jpg
painted and fitted
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02285.jpg
old bumper removed looks nice and clean
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02282.jpg
new one fitted opinions please
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02283-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02284.jpg
i also got my sport clocks fitted aswell
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02267-1.jpg
and heres a pic of my injuries from today
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/DSC02281-1.jpg
also do you think i should fit clear front indicators as i carnt make my mind up lol ,cheers for lookin and let us no what you think :thumb:
novalicous
10-05-09, 05:05 PM
looking good rob :thumb:
i think you should keep the orange indicators
and the injury is just a way of getting the blood from your alcohol system lol
vaughanmc
10-05-09, 05:07 PM
Definately have the snow-plough on there :D
cheers vaughan what do think to the colour cause i was thinking of having the bumpers painted grey but i,m not sure and craig i think i,m going to leave them orange but i,m going to fit my clears to see what they look like cause i carnt make my mind up lol
That looks nice that Rob mate,i reckon clear indicators.Bumpers are better in black.
That looks nice that Rob mate,i reckon clear indicators.Bumpers are better in black.
cheers mate i,m going to dig my clears out and give them a try see if i can make my mind up lol
Black bumpers deffo :thumb: sport clocks look good in there.
Woah.. u been hidin this from me? Beeeeeeeeach lol
beeen agaes since i minced you you lot at youres.. cars just dont turn me on liek they used to.. lol
looks spot on m8
Woah.. u been hidin this from me? Beeeeeeeeach lol
beeen agaes since i minced you you lot at youres.. cars just dont turn me on liek they used to.. lol
looks spot on m8
cheers mate its been ages,you no where i live i avnt moved lol i,ll have to pop round for a brew when i get back off my hols :thumb:
yeah i do m8.. but you never text or owt lol
ok m8 just gimme a shout youre welcome anytime
LEWI007
11-05-09, 07:14 AM
Looks good man, but i would take the bottom part of the snowplough off.
mikey14sr
11-05-09, 02:58 PM
Snowplough = orange indicators
Later SR/GTE full depth = clear indicators
my 2p worth, not really a fan of black for the bumpers but hey-ho.
Well its been a bloody long time since i updated this and theres been loads of changes so ill dust it off and put some pics up :thumb:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03485.jpg
Engine in....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03486.jpg
Rob, using the only tool he used all bloody weekend ....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03482.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03481.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03487.jpg
And out comes the old 1200...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03488.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03489.jpg
Empty bay...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03490.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03491.jpg
No rust at all to worry about, proof once again that this is a very tidy shell even if it has got silly arches and a massive ass
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03492.jpg
Next up, 1400 SR engine being built up ready to fit, over went the 1200 alt and a few other bits, we had fun finding all the required studs as the SR lump had none in it and the 1200 refused to give its studs up.....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03494.jpg
Mince mince......
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03495.jpg
Obligatory people powered nova shot haha....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03498.jpgGoing in.....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03499.jpg
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All built up and run up to temp, cooling fan kicked in and no leaks, checked the gearbox oil and lined up the linkage, got all the gears and took her for her first mission, 1200 - 1400 SR in roughly 48 hours lol
Note andy (hendrix in the background giving the Vs...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03515.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Random%20stuff/DSC03516.jpg
rednova
23-09-09, 01:14 PM
very nice bud - came along a treat
well just a quick update as ive got some new toys for her :thumb:
started off like this
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC03117.jpg
then with the air box off and a few wires out the way
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC03118.jpg
then took the inlet manifold off ,hmm i wonder this is going lol
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC03119.jpg
then as these arrived friday i gave them a trial fit :d
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC03120.jpg
mmmm sucky sucky :cool:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC03121.jpg
just need to get an alt bracket and water pipes and souce a throttle cable then its all go :d
Bloody hell, youve dusted the cobwebs off this thread and given it an update, whoop whoop lol
Looking good mate they look so at home under there and definately in keeping with the styling and year of the car, when do i get a go in her?
also had a new exhaust fitted the other week which includes
cheers work
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC02887.jpg
a 4 branch
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC02885.jpg
sportex centre pipe
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC02889.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/DSC02890.jpg
its also got a cutom extended janspeed backbox lol but i carnt findmy pics of that :confused:
its also got a cutom extended janspeed backbox lol but i carnt findmy pics of that :confused:
Pics or it never happened :p
Pics or it never happened :p
GTFO lol
novalicous
18-10-09, 03:52 PM
should gave us a shout rob ive had bugger all to do today lol
rwaggers
18-10-09, 04:09 PM
looking good bud. looks compleatly different from when you first got it:thumb:
And to think he was unsure about buying it, even when we were in wales having a look at it, 300+ mile road trip to buy it including selling his old wheels, selling his old loon, buying me some doorcards then buying another loon, all in one day, you made the right choice in wales dude she looks awesome:d
novalicous
15-11-09, 06:02 PM
A bit of an update on todays mincing
fitted some twin 40s
ill let the pics do the talking
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/craig_johnson_/DSC00601.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/craig_johnson_/DSC00602.jpg
had to get one of these
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/craig_johnson_/DSC00603.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/craig_johnson_/DSC00606.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/craig_johnson_/DSC00607.jpg
(http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/craig_johnson_/?action=view¤t=MOV03246.flv)
cheers for the help and puttin the pics up mate at least we got it runnin just need to get the cam and pully on now oh and the hubs lol
deanwilko
16-11-09, 08:16 PM
looking good. did the bracket fit ok
looking good. did the bracket fit ok
cheers mate and yeah its on lol didnt realise you have to extend the tension bracket though:roll:
novalicous
16-11-09, 08:22 PM
cheers mate and yeah its on lol didnt realise you have to extend the tension bracket though:roll:
bodging FTW lol
lol and wheres the vid gone mate ?
scott.parker
16-11-09, 09:20 PM
Nice to look round this and meet you again th other month dude, get the floor vent sorted? nice to see this looking mint and shiny.
Scott
Nice to look round this and meet you again th other month dude, get the floor vent sorted? nice to see this looking mint and shiny.
Scott
Yeah mate was good to see you again aswell and floor vent lol thats my aircon :roll: but seriously the dash is coming out soon and off into work to get the welding done which is my next job after making her go faster :thumb:
scott.parker
16-11-09, 09:29 PM
Next your be saying the vent is less weight!? lol
been doing some mincing on the loon today,stripping a few bits off ready for welding the battery tray and paint in the next few weeks.But as i started taking the wings off i found that when it had the sills plated theyve been welded to the wings :mad: ,the battery tray has an epic hole and there was more rust behinf the wings :( . heres the pics
as i started
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010129.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010130.jpg
dash out
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010132.jpg
wings removed
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010133.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010134.jpg
heres where the problems start
hole on the sill next to the o/s wing
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010136.jpg
holes near the o/s wing mounting ponts
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010135.jpg
and the epic hole which is suppose to be a battery tray :cry: :eek:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010131.jpg
a guy i work with whos a welder is coming out next week to have a look at them bits but the rear valance has gone aswell underneath the bumper,if its not good news she will be getting stripped and sold for spares after all the work ive put into her :cry:
deanwilko
30-01-10, 04:07 PM
a days fab and welding and the front end will be sorted. battery tray only cost me 18quid from autosupplies the last time i did one
its not just its the rear valance aswell,floor pan and drivers door
deanwilko
30-01-10, 04:10 PM
how bad is it on the valance/floor
That is one epic hole where the battery is ment to be :(
Cant break for spare, Repair or reshell Thats the moto
was thinking of a reshell but ive got my more door loon xe to finish lol
Aww dude i hope she can be saved after everything we/you have put into her will be a massive shame to have to strip her:cry:
just uploading more pics of epic rust :cry:
pics of floor pan
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010137.jpg
o/s/r valance
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010138.jpg
n/s/r valance
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/30012010139.jpg
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
deanwilko
30-01-10, 06:43 PM
ive welded worse easy done just time consuming
scott.parker
30-01-10, 06:45 PM
Dont look good Rob, hope you Can save it, if not Ive PM'd you.
Scott
even though i work in a bodyshop it still is time consuming ,and scott i really dont want to be braking her but i,ve pm,d you :thumb:
thats saveable you big gay
deanwilko
30-01-10, 07:08 PM
i made a rear valance for my first nova i had lol and rebuilt half the boot floor. i wouldnt scrap it its only a weekends work
but as said ive got my other one to finish aswell,looks like i got some decesions to make
other one ? you bought another then :p
thats saveable you big gay
lol thanks for the support mate ;)
other one ? you bought another then :p
:cuckoo: lol
deanwilko
30-01-10, 07:20 PM
i will buy the shell if you decide to strip it
i will buy the shell if you decide to strip it
youjust have to fill that nice empty drive up dont you lol
deanwilko
30-01-10, 07:25 PM
i have braught the miami blue spin back this week aswell lol and yes i have to fill the empty drive up again
plus i need something to put the sbd in aswell
i have an empty engine bay, well 2 empty engine bays lol
deanwilko
30-01-10, 07:38 PM
i have 1 engine bay and 5 engines lol sorry for hijacking your wip rob
hendrix
02-02-10, 08:44 PM
dibs on the engine ;) (complete!!)
if you break that is!
blue_peg_16v
02-02-10, 10:25 PM
lazy ass other one will be done in a day and get the welder out
novalicous
02-02-10, 10:27 PM
dont worry people i think it will be saved ;)
glad to hear it might be saved! had the battery tray out today on mine and its mint! i was right chuffed :) lol
she is getting saved now,will be ordering the new parts very soon,just looks like i,m going to have to buy another nova for the 2010 shows lol
scott.parker
03-02-10, 07:14 PM
she is getting saved now,will be ordering the new parts very soon,just looks like i,m going to have to buy another nova for the 2010 shows lol
Sod that put the money you would waste on another into getting the blue one sorted!
Im sure there is enough member by you to help you out with getting it sorted? :thumb:
Scott
Glad youre saving her bud but you cont need to buy another nova just get your bloody fuel pump and reg and we can finish the blue one for the shows:thumb:
blue_peg_16v
03-02-10, 07:37 PM
ill give a hand if needed rob
I'll happily travel up to lend a hand if it gets the blue one finished
cheers for the support guys and that would be a fair trek for you Graeme lol i,ll be udating my other thread as and when but as the 2 door is on the back burn for now all my attention will be going into the blue one :thumb:
Foc diesel for me Rob, would not be a problem to travel up to get, my company maintains a few site up there, so could even get paid to come up lol
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Graeme Dixon again.
dam lol
loving the project pall infact i love both of your loons.
good work
vaughanmc
21-02-10, 05:25 PM
Good project mate :) Will be nice once it's welded, I'd have ran a mile at the sight of that rust
Are they Dell'orto 40's ?
Update as to how the lil red loon sits....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Cars/DSC04426.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Cars/DSC04431.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Cars/DSC04427.jpg
She looks a little rough but most of the odd bits are new panels ready for painting, and here lies the piece de resistance........................
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Cars/th_MOV04425.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Cars/?action=view¤t=MOV04425.flv)
vaughanmc
31-05-10, 07:36 PM
Sounds lovely, I hope my Mk1 Nova sounds like this!!!
Sounds lovely, I hope my Mk1 Nova sounds like this!!!
Sounds a million times better when youre the one taking the vid and listening to her lol
Will do mate, thats forties for you:thumb:
vaughanmc
31-05-10, 07:39 PM
40's are the boy! Excited like lol
novalicous
31-05-10, 07:44 PM
its moved since i last seen it (well about 10ft lol)
what's the yellow thing?
Thats a VW vento, wanna buy it cheap?
novalicous
31-05-10, 07:47 PM
what's the yellow thing?
a brap brap veedub jetta or vento iirc
lol far enough and cheers vaughan she sounds awsome carnt wait to be drivin her
novalicous
31-05-10, 07:48 PM
does look a lot better on those gsi rims :thumb:
a brap brap veedub jetta or vento iirc
brap brap yo lol
General Baxter
31-05-10, 07:50 PM
my old wings ?
my old wings ?
yep and bumper ;)
General Baxter
31-05-10, 07:54 PM
just take my entire front end lol
just take my entire front end lol
Ummmm, iirc we already did :p
lol
R.I.P my friend :cry:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/06112010775.jpg
we had some good times :cool:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r121/novafusion69/png%20pics/myloon-D.jpg
General Baxter
07-11-10, 09:48 PM
wheres it gone, i need something to put into my new garage lol
the scrapyard in the sky (colins) lol
scott.parker
08-11-10, 07:56 AM
Bugger you got the snow plow still?
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