The next project .....

[joff-turbo-nova]

Hi all,

Been on the scout for a new project over the last few months and today I picked up this little runabout (sorry about the pic quality - its in a barn and rather dark!) ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0031-1.jpg

The more door has rather rusty doors and rear arches , however with the plans I have for it I am undertaking some major body reworking so the rear arches won't be a major problem for me.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0032.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0033-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0034.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0035-1.jpg


Its done 27k and although the doors and arches are a bit crusty , the main bits like chassis legs , sills and floor pan are all very sound which makes life a lot easier for me.

Engine wise its currently a 1.2 8v - which is being ditched . If you want this engine or any of the following parts which are surplus to requirements PM me ....


mk2 bonnet
mk2 front bumper
mk2 dash
mk2 front & rear seats


As for the plans ...... well its been put to bed until the autumn when I can get my 888 Nova into winter storage and then have room in the garage to play! However I do need a decent set of front doors if anyone has any or finds any let me know!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0036-1.jpg

More updates as & when....

Joff

[vxr_racing_2008]

No hints on what your planning?lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

Also picked up a set of rather cruddy set of Wolfrace Voodoos off ebay which had seen better days ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0024-2.jpg

These are the mk2 versions with writing on the spoke which I wasn't too keen on ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0022.jpg

First job was to get rid of all the crud and baked on rubbish ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0023-1.jpg

Then start to get rid of the writing - fibreglass filler first ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0028-1.jpg

..... which is sanded back ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0029-1.jpg


Then a coat of filler ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0030.jpg

Sand this back and finally a coat of primer filler and job done ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0026-1.jpg
Only another 3 to do!!

Cheers

Joff

[Sloth]

estate? :D glad ya got one, i went to look at the one in bev but its been bailed...

[joff-turbo-nova]

estate? :D glad ya got one, i went to look at the one in bev but its been bailed...

Where in Beverley - what were the front doors like as these are a bit ropey! And no not an estate - I'll leave that one to Burgo!

Joff

[Sloth]

jacksons scrapyard, it was a mk1 in lazer blue.

[Gibbo]

how long do you think this one will take you.

[joff-turbo-nova]

how long do you think this one will take you.

NOT 4 years lol lol lol lol

Hopefully for the season next year.

I will have from after Trax until PNG National Event 2010 to sort it !

Joff

[Gibbo]

lol .me to i hope mine is ready for then.what other plans you for it mate

[Plug]

pick up ?

[dj_wudgey]

come on matey lol let us in on what you have planned for it!!

[hybridturbo]

Trailor man innit

2 wheels :cool:

[Martin]

cant wait to see your crazy plans put into action m8

[Rickyb]

if it turns out anything like the last nova itll be awsome.
and i hope it aint a pick up because im gonna be building on lol.
rick

[Plug]

4 door loon is the best base for the pickup.

spill the beans joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

4 door loon is the best base for the pickup.

spill the beans joff

At this time all I will say is that it will have 4 wheels :D :D :D

Joff

[~~joycey~~]

lol I'm well excited :D

[joff-turbo-nova]

4 door loon is the best base for the pickup.
spill the beans joff

And it will have doors and a boot lol lol lol

And no it won't be a pickup

Joff

[AlexW]

I bet the brakes on that are awesome with no fluid reservoir.

I shall await to see progress.

[joff-turbo-nova]

I bet the brakes on that are awesome with no fluid reservoir.

I shall await to see progress.

Not even attempted to try them yet - there's no oil in the engine, no brake fluid , coolant or petrol . The breakers yard I collected it from had already disposed of all the fluids ready to crush it :eek: - I rescued it just in time!

Joff

[Novaboi_1991]

woo , 4 doors are the future :D lol

[Sloth]

Not even attempted to try them yet - there's no oil in the engine, no brake fluid , coolant or petrol . The breakers yard I collected it from had already disposed of all the fluids ready to crush it :eek: - I rescued it just in time!

Joff


this makes sloff happy, have some rep!

[Southie]

Your current Nova is awesome so it's bound to be a winner. When you've finished building this everyone will start a 5 door craze.

Twin bike engined rwd? ;)

[Plug]

hmmm 4 wheels hey nova Quad bike? Monster truck lol

i reckon you should pickup it with a high lift kit

[pickle]

nice barn! what size are the voodoo's? anyone ever built an estate?

[burgo]

nice barn! what size are the voodoo's? anyone ever built an estate?see top of the projects section;)

joff you sly fooker, im so bugging you at billing until you tell me your plans lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

jacksons scrapyard, it was a mk1 in lazer blue.

Had a look at this one today - a mk1 G reg - doors, arches and most of the other panels are mullered - door bottoms are as holy as the pope and some of the other panels have some major dents.

So still on the hunt for a set of decent front doors!

Joff

[The Simps]

Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing what you can do to it!

[Gibbo]

any update on project bud

[joff-turbo-nova]

any update on project bud

Went to look at a 5 door hatch today in Kirkbymoorside to see if the front doors were any good - they were just better than mine but would still need a re-skin so said "no thanks" to the chap! Its the red 5 door on ebay at the moment.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/5door2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/5door1.jpg



All the panels have rust on them and underneath looks a little grotty as well - I would advise to walk away or buy for parts :roll:

More parts being collected tomorrow from Colin Smith - pics to follow.

Joff

[Plug]

i see we still have no slip up on whats going on with this then :(

lol wont be long until the cats out of the bag :thumb:

[joff-turbo-nova]

Some more parts rounded up from Colin Smith yesterday ....

A rear beam which needs a bit of a clean up and 4 rear springs ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Beam1.jpg

And a C20XE short engine ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Block1.jpg

Will need to do some work to the beam and springs to make them reasonable looking !

Cheers

Joff

[The Simps]

Is this going to be a double rear axle wheeler?

[joff-turbo-nova]

Is this going to be a double rear axle wheeler?

Well , thats the nearest guess so far ....... so here's my idea - a twin axle trailer , I knocked this pic up in paintshop (my son could have done this lol lol ) to give you an idea ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/saloontrailor1.jpg

I'm going to cut the front off just under the windscreen and then plate it down to the floor pan.

I need to cut the floor pan out to fix in the second axle and weld up the rear doors and cut in some arch repair panels.

Will have it sprayed the same colour as the 888 , already have the wheels which are the same (Wolfrace Voodoo's) albeit on a 15" rather than 16" which will be anthricite . Planning to board it out inside with storage compartments and a flat area to sleep on (here comes the memory foam!). In the boot I am thinks of a large sliding shelf coming out to mount a BBQ or something on !

Should be interesting, but won't be starting the major work till October.

Enjoy ... and have a laugh at my Windows Paint skills lol lol lol

Joff

PS The C20XE block was a red herring - its a replacement for the block in the Vectra !

[The Simps]

lol at your paint skills!

Should be a fun build, although will it mean fitting a tow bar to the 888? :(

[AlexW]

lol epic pic. Nice idea, mate done similar with a mini a few years back, altho the front end was left with the body work and that was the bbq lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

lol at your paint skills!

Should be a fun build, although will it mean fitting a tow bar to the 888? :(

Yes - but a removable one that will be well hidden

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

lol at your paint skills!



If anyone can do me a proper photoshop one that would be great!

Joff

[moffat]

nice project mate

[burgo]

nuts. but lush

[Plug]

fancy selling me the passengers chassis leg and turret

[mikey14sr]

Have you worked out the weight of it yet Joff?

iirc max towing weight with a nova is around 600kgs braked, 500kgs unbraked (can't find my haynes so weights may be higher), and with a pair of rear beams that's gonna be pretty much about 500kgs unladen? (that's being generous at 200kgs for engine and 'box, 100kgs for suspension and bodywork removed) So to allow for carrying a few bits and bobs you're gonna have to link the brakes up.

I'd be tempted to leave the second axle, and either move the one already there forward (same amount of work on the body really), or chop the floor out a bit and install proper trailer running gear (again a little further forward than what it is), which would give the benefit of being able to build a flatter, lower floor and have proper auto-reverse brakes (unbraked hubs can be had in 4x100 so vauxhall fitment wheels should go on, braked 5-studs don't).

[joff-turbo-nova]

Have you worked out the weight of it yet Joff?

iirc max towing weight with a nova is around 600kgs braked, 500kgs unbraked (can't find my haynes so weights may be higher), and with a pair of rear beams that's gonna be pretty much about 500kgs unladen? (that's being generous at 200kgs for engine and 'box, 100kgs for suspension and bodywork removed) So to allow for carrying a few bits and bobs you're gonna have to link the brakes up.

I'd be tempted to leave the second axle, and either move the one already there forward (same amount of work on the body really), or chop the floor out a bit and install proper trailer running gear (again a little further forward than what it is), which would give the benefit of being able to build a flatter, lower floor and have proper auto-reverse brakes (unbraked hubs come in 4x100 so vauxhall fitment wheels should go on, and braked 5-studs come in vauxhall stud pattern too).

Hadn't really given this much thought to be honest. However chopping off the front , losing the engine, gearbox , front suspension, exhaust, fuel tank, dash , seats and interior trim I would think this would bring the weight down a fair bit.

However I will bear this in mind when building the project and will keep the option of putting in cable brakes just in case.

Cheers for bringing my attention to this !

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

fancy selling me the passengers chassis leg and turret

Drivers side is sound, however the passenger side has a plate welded along the chassis leg (see engine bay pics) so I would expect there is some rot somewhere underneath! Also its very rusty behind the headlamp.

You can have have it for nothing - postage will be about £9 DHL - but it may not be worth it with the rust thats there!

Joff

[brainsnova]

its going to look cool and will be mad seeing the rear lights working.

[mikey14sr]

You'll also need to add one of these,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/traileridplate.jpg

with the relevant filled in, it's something the police and vosa have been cracking down on, they have been confiscating and crushing trailers and caravans without them!

[joff-turbo-nova]

You'll also need to add one of these,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/traileridplate.jpg

with the relevant filled in, it's something the police and vosa have been cracking down on, they have been confiscating and crushing trailers and caravans without them!

So which weights would go in GVW , Axle 1 and Axle 2 - had a dig around on the net and it all seems very confusing :(

Joff

[mikey14sr]

GVW - maximum weight of the vehicle, loaded (needs to be within the towing vehicle's maximum capacity).
Axle 1/2 - max weight per axle.
UW/Axle 3 - unladen weight or max weight for axle 3.

From what I remember the max weight a nova rear axle can take is 550kgs (it'll be on the VIN plate), so one axle might do you.

[joff-turbo-nova]

GVW - maximum weight of the vehicle, loaded (needs to be within the towing vehicle's maximum capacity).
Axle 1/2 - max weight per axle.
UW/Axle 3 - unladen weight or max weight for axle 3.

From what I remember the max weight a nova rear axle can take is 550kgs (it'll be on the VIN plate), so one axle might do you.

I have found out the weight for a normal GTE (see below) which is 876kg . Now my nova has a C20LET and an F28 box, plus a lot of strengthening plates and welding. It also has a boot install which I'm sure weighs a fair bit.

It wouldn't surprise me that the kerb weight is now c. 1100kg if not a bit more. So what does that make the max towing capacity??

Joff

Vauxhall Nova/ Opel Corsa 1.6 GTE/GSI
(1988-1993)

FUEL TYPE: petrol (gasoline)
ENGINE CAPACITY: 1598cc
CYLINDERS: In-line 4
VALVES: 8
POWER: 100bhp
TORQUE: 100 lb-ft
DRIVEN WHEELS: front (FWD)
STANDARD TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual
OPTIONAL TRANSMISSION: none
BODY STYLES: 3-door hatchback
SEATING CAPACITY: 4

MAXIMUM SPEED: 117mph
0-60: 9.1 seconds
AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY: 39mpg

LENGTH: 3622mm [142.6 in]
WIDTH: 1532mm [60.3 in]
HEIGHT: 1365mm [53.7 in]
WHEELBASE: 2343mm [92.2 in]
KERB WEIGHT: 876kg [1930lbs]

CO2 EMISSIONS: not known
UK INSURANCE GROUP: 11-13
EURO NCAP CRASH TEST RATING: not applicable
US NCAP (NHTSA) CRASH TEST RATING: not applicable

[mikey14sr]

Unfortunately the extra weight of any modifications to the towing vehicle have no effect on the towing capacity legally (unless you re-submit it for type approval and base the gvw and gcw on the new specification, and stamp them into a new VIN plate), so you'd have to stick to whatever the limits are that are stamped on the VIN plate from the base car (a 1.3SR in your case?).

Ahh!, just found my haynes hiding in the back of a cupboard! Max towing weights for 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 models (regardless of trim spec) are 400kgs unbraked, and 800kgs braked. So you can tow a trailer upto 800kgs gvw, so long as it has overrun (auto-reverse) brakes.

Another ahh!, kerb weight of a more-door loon is around 800kgs, so yeah with the front lopped off and seats and tank out it'll probably be around 450-500kgs.

Edit, just had a rough go at a 'shop for you, think you'll have to add some of the rear doors (whats left will be welded up no?)to the front ones to allow for the arch, and it does need lowering I think!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/shops/PICT0032a.jpg

[joff-turbo-nova]

Unfortunately the extra weight of any modifications to the towing vehicle have no effect on the towing capacity legally (unless you re-submit it for type approval and base the gvw and gcw on the new specification, and stamp them into a new VIN plate), so you'd have to stick to whatever the limits are that are stamped on the VIN plate from the base car (a 1.3SR in your case?).

Ahh!, just found my haynes hiding in the back of a cupboard! Max towing weights for 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 models (regardless of trim spec) are 400kgs unbraked, and 800kgs braked. So you can tow a trailer upto 800kgs gvw, so long as it has overrun (auto-reverse) brakes.

Another ahh!, kerb weight of a more-door loon is around 800kgs, so yeah with the front lopped off and seats and tank out it'll probably be around 450-500kgs.

Edit, just had a rough go at a 'shop for you, think you'll have to add some of the rear doors (whats left will be welded up no?)to the front ones to allow for the arch, and it does need lowering I think!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/shops/PICT0032a.jpg

Cheers for that pic ! lol lol

I think I will get a braked hitch and cobble together a mechanism to work the drums on one of the axles - still preferring to go down the twin axle route as I think keeping just one axle will make it nose heavy.

There's alot more to trailer building than I imagined ! I have found a supply of info plates on the bay so will add that to the front somehwhere!

Apparently I will also need marker lights on the front corners if its over 7 foot long as well - ebay again for these !

Cheers for the help

Joff

[Pillar]

you want the box arches on the back from a hatch streched right back also SLAMMED will look awsome joff!!

[mikey14sr]

Cheers for that pic ! lol lol

There's alot more to trailer building that I imagined ! I have found a supply of info plates on the bay so will add that to the front somehwhere!

Aparently I will also need marker lights on the front corners if its over 7 foot long as well - ebay again for these !

Cheers for the help

Joff

There certainly is!

I've come across a lot of this info through research into building a box trailer specificly for the transport and storage of a certain marquee and other stand equipment.

I agree it would be nose heavy if you left it single axle without moving it forward, I'd imagine it would certainly be over the 50kg max vertical load on the towbar (normal limit is 75kgs but it's reduced on nova's).

Going for twin axles means you'll either need to buy another floor to weld in or fabricate mountings for the forward one from fresh, If the later it'd probably be just as easy (same amount of welding just longer lengths of box section) to build a proper chassis with trailer/caravan axle units and simply bolt the nova body on (in which case I'd make it single axle with 900kg braked suspension units (just put 800kgs on the VIN plate)and move the entire wheel arch tubs forward on the body).

With a pair of nova axles and the brakes linked up (has to be cable operated btw)you can etch/stamp the plate with GVW - 800kgs, axle 1 - 400kgs, axle 2 -400kgs, UW - take it to a weighbridge empty and get the weight of the trailer when completed.

With regards to marker lights get led ones, they last ages and you don't tend to "lose" lenses.

[scott.parker]

Joff if you go ahead with it your a crazy man lol so fair play and good luck!

Scott

[joff-turbo-nova]

With a pair of nova axles and the brakes linked up (has to be cable operated btw)you can etch/stamp the plate with GVW - 800kgs, axle 1 - 400kgs, axle 2 -400kgs, UW - take it to a weighbridge empty and get the weight of the trailer when completed.



I think I have read that on double axle trailers only one axle needs to be braked - is that correct??

Cheers

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Strike the above - DVLA says "Braked trailers manufactured after Oct. 1982 require brakes that comply with EC Directives. If brakes are required, all wheels must be braked. (if manufactured in or after 1968) "

I think I must have been referring to the handbrake rules "Braked trailers must be fitted with a parking brake that operates on at least two road wheels on the same axle."

So I will cobble together the 4 handbrake cables so they work with the braked hitch mechanism. Me thinks a trip to a caravan / trailer specialist in Hull will be necessary for this!

Joff

[Mazz]

It will be good when its done, but it like it not going to be easy! Good luck :)

[joff-turbo-nova]

A few more bits have rolled up this week :-

A 12N socket and relay unit which will get hidden up behind the back bumper...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0124.jpg

A trailer plate which VOSA seem to been quite keen about ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0121.jpg

Reflective triangles to indicate a towed trailer (cheers Dan for pointing this one out) ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0119.jpg

Some LED corner markers for the front corners ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0123.jpg

And a 3W solar panel to keep the onboard battery charged up ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0118.jpg

Just got a braked hitch off ebay so that should be here next week.

I need 4 15" tyres for the Wolfrace wheels so am on the lookout for a reasonable set.

Still looking for some doors as well - had a good poke about in the autojumble at Billing - no luck !

Cheers for now

Joff

[Ben]

A frontera arch would encapsulate both sets of wheels and same shape as box arches on a nova hatchback.

i would say the weight when complete will be around 350-400kgs.

[joff-turbo-nova]

This rolled up today - a fiver off the "bay" .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0125.jpg

lol lol lol lol lol

Joff

[mikey14sr]

A full-size 4-burner? Take it that'll be going under the bootlid then?

[Welshy]

are you makeing a nova caravan????
you are mad and i would love to see this!

[joff-turbo-nova]

A few more bits have arrived .....

A braked trailer coupling with hand brake .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0184.jpg

A spoiler for the boot (from some sort of Honda - off ebay for £3) .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0183.jpg

And a set of 4 Yokohama tyres with about 7mm tread on them .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0177.jpg

Cheers

Joff

[Rickyb]

now stop buying and get cutting.
rick

[joff-turbo-nova]

now stop buying and get cutting.
rick

Two things -

1. I'm not allowed by the wife until her kitchen is revamped (September)

and

2. I'm waiting until the end of September until the Nova can go into winter storage so I have space in the garage over the winter to do the work on the trailer.

So at this time the best I can do it keep rounding up the main parts - nearly there to be honest - just need some GTE sideskirts (just the straight bits) and some arch insert panels (Imperial panels are awaiting stock)

Cheers

Joff

[novalicous]

just seen this project and there are some realy good ideas can't wait to see the progress on this

Have some rep :thumb:

[joff-turbo-nova]

More of an update ..... More bits !!!

I have managed to source some very good condition doors :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0082.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0083.jpg

(its mud at the bottom not rust!)


..... two pairs of new rear brake shoes ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0086.jpg


.... some side skirts (just the straight bits - the rear parts are now on ebay if anyone wants to bid :p )

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0084.jpg

... and some 6" x 9" Infinity speakers to liven up the inside !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0085.jpg

Thats now most of the bits sorted - just need some arch repair panels and I think thats most of the major bits now sorted.

Joff

[Rickyb]

good man i cant wait for this its gonna be awsome.

[Stoo]

Madness!

[novalovingned]

Will be epic once done, good luck.

[stevie-p]

theres a vw jetta the same as what you plan on doing i can find the pic if you like!

[joff-turbo-nova]

theres a vw jetta the same as what you plan on doing i can find the pic if you like!

Sounds interesting - post away!

Joff

[stevie-p]

this type of thing?
or am i way off the mark lol
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/picpostforever/402.jpg

[joff-turbo-nova]

Nope - its going to be a trailer - more like this but twin axle so the noseweight isn't to heavy (NB this one would be illegal in the UK due to it having an excess noseweight and it being unbraked)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/passat_trailer_01.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/passat_trailer_02.jpg

This one is from Switzerland I think!

Joff

[J4MES]

That Passat is nuts! Hope yours will be too!!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Infact there is a guy in German who advertises trailer conversions for sale - see the link here :-

German ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.de/VW-Polo-6N-Anhaenger-Showanhaenger-Werbeanhaenger-Werbung_W0QQitemZ270401415166QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDE _Auto_Motorrad_Fahrzeuge_PKW_Anh%C3%A4nger?hash=it em3ef52e27fe&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A0%7C293%3A4%7C294%3A50)

And just in case the auctions are removed here's the conversions :thumb: :thumb: :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer5.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer6.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer7.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer8.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer9.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ebaytrailer10.jpg

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

And trailers seem to be quite a cult thing in the VW world ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/campertrailer1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/polotrailer1.jpg



Although this is a front end BBQ like the mk2 Cav I've seen ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/golftrailer1.jpg

Google images is a wonderful thing lol

Joff

[burgo]

that last front end looks lush

[joff-turbo-nova]

that last front end looks lush

Matt black... say no more lol lol

Joff

[burgo]

you recon?? i think its more than that. i think if you do one of these types of trailers you have to get the stance right. the white polo above it is an ubber fail imo

[scott.parker]

Cool, but i would rather have the BBS wheels on the car! lol

Another thing, think how mad it would look, your driving on the motorway and see what looks like a car reversing at over 70mph!

[burgo]

60mph with a trailer scott

[scott.parker]

Pha! yeah but how may people towing the likes of them will be doing the limit?

[brainsnova]

was that 70+ kph.

[joff-turbo-nova]

you recon?? i think its more than that. i think if you do one of these types of trailers you have to get the stance right. the white polo above it is an ubber fail imo

Totally agree about the ride height (and the stupid angle the white polo trailer is at).

I will be measuring how high the towball sits at the back of my nova then ensuring that I position the hitch in such a way that the trailer is level and not ar$e end up.

Joff

[burgo]

Totally agree about the ride height (and the stupid angle the white polo trailer is at).

I will be measuring how high the towball sits at the back of my nova then ensuring that I position the hitch in such a way that the trailer is level and not ar$e end up.

Joffi wouldnt have expected anything less to be honest with your attention to detail

[joeSRI]

so we have to wait till september to see some progress :cry:

[Vlietje]

Joff,

I'm awaiting a discbrake conversion for this trailer... :thumb:

Cheers Jeff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Joff,

I'm awaiting a discbrake conversion for this trailer... :thumb:

Cheers Jeff

Hi Jeff


Discs will only work with hydraulics which are illegal on trailers in the UK - they have to be cable operated - so its drums all the way !

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

More bits arrived yesterday .....

4 lights with individual switches.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0612.jpg

At least I'll be able to see in night now!!

Joff

[LEWI007]

Reminds me of this Opel Manta from the german film "Manta Manta"

http://imcdb.org/images/009/470.jpg

[joff-turbo-nova]

Bit of an update as I've been a tad busy of late ....

More stuff for the "pimp my trailer" collection .... some more speakers ....

Tarantula ones no less - they were cheap and local and sound OK so who cares !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0081.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0082-1.jpg

Finally managed to get a jockey wheel to fit the towing hitch ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0088.jpg

Also sourced and MP3 player, again cheap and local ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0091.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0095.jpg

Also sourced a LCD TV with built in DVD player that runs off 12v ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0097.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0099.jpg

And to keep up with the times also got a 12v freeview box....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0100.jpg

And some good news on the kitchen front - most jobs are now done - just need to sort the gloss work and the emulsioning and we're there ! New flooring going down next Tuesday !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0096.jpg

Its then full steam ahead with the project!

Joff

[novalicous]

Kitchen looks nice wanna do mine lol

good work so far :thumb:

[joff-turbo-nova]

Kitchen looks nice wanna do mine lol



I got the professionals in to do it - I just did some wiring and the tiling and a bit of filling and sanding !

Joff

[MK999]

Cool, but i would rather have the BBS wheels on the car! lol

Another thing, think how mad it would look, your driving on the motorway and see what looks like a car reversing at over 70mph!

Paint the trailer hitch etc in a "moving tarmac" effect lol

[Spudly]

Kitchen looks rather s****y bud, didnt take overly long, bet mrs turbo_nova is a happy bunny now then lol


Ill be expecting a text or pm in the not too distant future then:thumb:

[MK999]

took me a while to realise that's spose to be "sw.anky" not "sh*tty" lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

Kitchen looks rather s****y bud, didnt take overly long, bet mrs turbo_nova is a happy bunny now then lol


Ill be expecting a text or pm in the not too distant future then:thumb:

Yes I will need your services shortly in the "towing saloon down the village with only a handbrake to stop" type way !!!! - oh and then the push up the drive as well :thumb:

Joff

[Spudly]

Yes I will need your services shortly in the "towing saloon down the village with only a handbrake to stop" type way !!!! - oh and then the push up the drive as well :thumb:

Joff



Cool sounds like my type of fun, not towed a nova with no brakes since i was towed in my old stripped nova from horsea to catfoss lol


Just let me know and im happy to lend a hand bud:d

[Rob]

lookin nice there,lovin the kitchen :thumb: and if you need another pair of hands for the towing adventure i,m more than happy to help

[joff-turbo-nova]

lookin nice there,lovin the kitchen :thumb: and if you need another pair of hands for the towing adventure i,m more than happy to help

I'll let you know when I am planning on sorting it - either next weekend (17 /18) or the weekend after. :thumb: :thumb:

I need to finish off the jobs in the kitchen and get the garage tidy as you can't see the workbench at the moment with all the rubbish and tools on it !

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

This also arrived yesterday , so the rear clusters match what's on the back of the Nova 888 .

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0109.jpg

Its really funny - this is a euro cluster - no it really is - I paid 1 euro for this on german ebay !!

Joff

[novalovingned]

I paid 1 euro for this on german ebay !!

Joff


I never find deals like that lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

OK, bit of an update, the kitchen is finished and I have been given the green light by the wife to start.

Spud kindly came round this morning to help me tow the loon round - he was complaining that the bearings sounded a bit rough. However on closer inspection it was just the wheels nuts not tight lol lol lol

Anyway pushed the loon up into the garage .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0124-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0125-1.jpg

We then started pulling things off , in rather orderly manner ! Bonnet, then front bumper , then the wings .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0126.jpg
However the suspension had a few rusted bolts on it so it was time to get the angle grinder out !!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0127.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0128.jpg

This had partial sucess , so it was time to get the BIGGER grinder out lol lol

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0130.jpg

Once all the suspension was off it was time to look at the engine bay - off came all the pipes and wiring loom and then I made a permanently removable slam panel .......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0131.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0132.jpg

It was quite surprising how quickly the grinder went through the metal !!

Out came the radiator and the rest of the pipes and its now ready for the mounts to be undone and then the engine can be lowered and pulled out the front once I make a permanently removable cross member !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0133.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0134.jpg



Big thanks to spud for the help and hope the bacon sarnies and tea was to your liking !

Joff

[Spudly]

Surprising how quick the grinder went through the metal, by the time id picked up your camera for the first side you had gone through it lol

Was a good laugh today Joff and im on hand as and when you need assistance next time, and yes the bacon sarnies were lovely and you make a spot on cuppa:d

[Nobby]

looking good matey

[John]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0130.jpg

Wait till baxter see this! He is gonna be gutted! lol

[Nobby]

^^ they do look similar ^^ lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0130.jpg

Wait till baxter see this! He is gonna be gutted! lol

I haven't really started with the grinder yet - wait till the chassis legs start coming off !

Joff

[Plug]

may be interested in the n/s chassis leg :)

[joff-turbo-nova]

may be interested in the n/s chassis leg :)

Its a bit cruddy and has a plate welded on it for a previous MOT , but if you want it you're welcome to it!

Joff

[vaughanmc]

Will be an interesting project Joff - I look forward to more updates :)

[Lee]

You bloody mincer lol

Why all the little iddy biddy cutting? Just slice the whole front off roughly and then trim it up neat afterwards lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

You bloody mincer lol

Why all the little iddy biddy cutting? Just slice the whole front off roughly and then trim it up neat afterwards lol

I was thinking of doing this but I need the parts in more managable sizes and I don't think the wife would be happy with a nova front end sitting in the middle of the drive :d

The rest will be off in about 4 bits -

1. Cross member
2. Engine
3. N/s chassis leg
4. O/s chassis leg

Joff

[Spudly]

You bloody mincer lol

Why all the little iddy biddy cutting? Just slice the whole front off roughly and then trim it up neat afterwards lol



In all fairness im surprised it didnt come off in one lump, he got the baby grinder out and said im sure we will need this at some point, then added oh and ive bought this specially (and produced the bigger grinder) which he was only too happy to start using on the shell and you shouldve heard the evil giggles and chuckles coming from him as he approached the poor innocent nova with grinder spinning away, i think he liked all of this grindy grindy choppyness lol

[Lee]

It is uber fun :) I think me and Mike had more fun moving the front end away using the starter motor lol

[Spudly]

You mean you didnt rig up a bottle of fuel and drive it away, boo poor show lol

[Lee]

You mean you didnt rig up a bottle of fuel and drive it away, boo poor show lol

It was an SPi :(

[Spudly]

Fuel in the washer bottle, pipe that to top of carb rip wipers off and rev with the washer stalk lmfao:thumb:

[dave watson]

love the idea joff is it going to be at pv next year ??? also what about you might need rear marker boreds for the back not 100% on that tho m8

[Lee]

The only addition to make the rear end legal will be triangular reflectors afaik.

[Spudly]

love the idea joff is it going to be at pv next year ??? also what about you might need rear marker boreds for the back not 100% on that tho m8


All in hand, have a flick through the earlier pics in the thread:thumb:

[nova-taken]

kool project joff, looking forward to seeing the finished article

[joff-turbo-nova]

Right a bit more mincing tonight ....

Dash out ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0140.jpg

Seats out ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0141.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0143.jpg

Loom out ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0142.jpg



Will get the rest of the clutter out shortly then drop the engine at the weekend.

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Quick mince this morning ....

All the steering column, pedal box and servo out .

Got the big grinder out again to make a permanently removable crossmember!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0144.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0145.jpg

Will drop the engine off the mounts when I do the next session in the garage tomorrow morning.

Joff

[novaload1992]

keep it up :thumb:

[Nick J]

More crazy Ideas Joff! I'll have to keep an eye on this thread as we never know what your going to get up to next! lol

Nick.

[craig green]

I want that Grey glovebox if it isnt sold Joff.

PM me if it's available.
CG

[joff-turbo-nova]

Its been sold with the dash - should be collected this afternoon I'm afraid!

Cheers

Joff

[Spudly]

I hope youre keeping all of the removable bits Joff, as you will find if you bung em all in the vec and go weigh them in at Lord & Midgleys you will recoup the original cost of the loon (engine included i mean)

[dave watson]

hows the project comeing along joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

hows the project comeing along joff

Been a bit busy of late with other stuff - Christmas doo's , finding the wife a new car etc , etc .

Anyway - I was helping out at a charity auction at the weekend and blagged this FOC :-

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/images/product/main/1-LITRE-KETTLE-.jpg

Will go well with the gas hob for brewing up !! :thumb: :thumb:

Hopefully have the engine and chassis legs off next weekend.

Joff

[nova_niek]

I was helping out at a charity auction at the weekend and blagged this FOC :)

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/images/product/main/1-LITRE-KETTLE-.jpg


Hi Joff, the kettle made me laugh so loud I fell off my chair! :d
Your latest ongoing project is nothing short of amazing. Keep it up mate! :thumb:

Cheers,
Niek from that there Holland

[Sloth]

this saddens me.

but keep it up!!!!!

[dave watson]

i will be expecting a cup of tea off you at pv2010

[scott.parker]

BBQ Billing 2010 will be sweet!

[dave watson]

BBQ Billing 2010 will be sweet! ii good idea scott the png bbq i will be a full member by then lol its just that i carnt be botherd to create a paypal account lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

]Bit of an up date today.

Needed to get the nova out of the garage today as I need to work on the new Meriva so I needed to get the shell a bit lighter ......

So with the engine ready I took off the cylinder head to leave just the block and the gearbox in . I undid the rear mount and got a jack under the gearbox - I undid the gearbox mount and then started on the offside mount....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0215.jpg

Then .... oh dear , the lovely 1.2 8v hit the deck ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0217.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0219.jpg

After it had spilled oil and coolant everywhere I cleaned up and moved the block and gearbox to the scrap pile round the side of the garage...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0220.jpg

I then started with the grinder ....... :witch:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0221.jpg

Just a small gap at first but it got bigger ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0222.jpg

And then for some strange reason the whole of the front end fell off .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0223.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0224.jpg

I got all the scrap out of the way and trolley jacked the shell out of the garage and covered it up from the weather and got the meriva in to do a good service on it.

Joff

[Spudly]

ooh someones been a busy boy havent they, looking goo progress so far bud, whats the battery tray like, the section where the clamp is as i cant remember but i think its alright, if so does you fancy cutting it out for me as my battery tray is shot and would be easier to swap for a like for like panel:d

[The Simps]

Good work Joff! I've got to do thats soon lol

[Graeme]

I bet you wished you drained the oil first lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

I bet you wished you drained the oil first lol

Sump was empty - coolant was from inside the block, the oil came out of the gearbox where the driveshafts go in as the block tipped on its side when it came down.

My son said (looking at the red gearbox oil) - "Dad , is the nova bleeding?" lol lol lol

Joff

[Spudly]

Bless him, i take it he is feeling better from the last time i was round, wasnt very well was he poor lad!

[joff-turbo-nova]

ooh someones been a busy boy havent they, looking goo progress so far bud, whats the battery tray like, the section where the clamp is as i cant remember but i think its alright, if so does you fancy cutting it out for me as my battery tray is shot and would be easier to swap for a like for like panel:d

Ohhh .... there may be a problem ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0221.jpg

I chopped right through the middle of it today.

:( :( :(

Sorry !

Joff

[Spudly]

Thats alright the bit i need is on the right hand side in that picture, its only the front along the firewall thats rotten on mine.............




http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Nova%20Wip/DSC03819.jpg

[joff-turbo-nova]

Thats alright the bit i need is on the right hand side in that picture, its only the front along the firewall thats rotten on mine.............






Excellent - come and chop off the bit you need next time you're passing.

Joff

[dave watson]

bet the wife loves you joff just choping the nova up in the garrage lol

[The Simps]

bet the wife loves you joff just choping the nova up in the garrage lol


Shouldn't be a problem. Wives are only allowed in garages to bring cups of tea in :d

[joff-turbo-nova]

Shouldn't be a problem. Wives are only allowed in garages to bring cups of tea in :d

Spud can confirm this is the case in my household!!!

Joff

[Spudly]

Spud can confirm this is the case in my household!!!

Joff


:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:



lol

[novalovingned]

lol at the wife comments and chopping bits of each others novas.

Good progress. I really cant wait to see this finished :d

[supernova.629]

whot you planning doing

[AlexW]

whot you planning doing

lmfao read the thread.

[dave watson]

lmfao read the thread.

haha stright to the point get him telt:thumb:

[dave watson]

have you got any further joff wanna see youre progress

[joff-turbo-nova]

Bit of an update...

Been a bit sidetracked of late with getting the wifes Meriva up and running. She's now a happy bunny so on with the loon ....

Got all the back end stripped down, back bumper off , clusters and all the rubbish out of the boot !

There's a few scabby patches but nothing major !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0084-1.jpg

Pulled off the rear beam - the bolts were rusted so had to grind the bolts head off and then punch through the shaft . Will need a major strip and grind to make nice and clean ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0085-1.jpg

Started on the rear arches as well - cut out the fuel filler hole and rear arch..

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0086-1.jpg

The metal just fell off ... honest ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0087.jpg

Will need to keep stripping off stuff and I need to get the shell on its side so I can work underneath !

Joff

[Rickyb]

good progress joff keep it up.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Had a few days off work so cracked on with the stripping - got it down to a bare shell .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0090.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0092.jpg

Then got the shell tipped on its side so I could work on the underneath ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0095-1.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0094.jpg


Although the arches are quite bad , with the arch inserts I'm putting in this shouldn't be a problem. The rear sections behind the back bumper were none existant so the rust was chopped back here and will be repaired. It was surprisingly clean under the fuel tank and behind the rear bumper trim ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0097-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0096-1.jpg

I set about hacking off all the unwanted brackets and flaps and ground out any surface rust and treated it with rust eater ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0098.jpg

Once all cleaned up I will start to mark up where the second arch will need to be cut out of the floor pan .

Enjoy

Joff

[Rob]

looking good joff,you havnt got a spare mk2 loon rear bumper have you ?

[burgo]

good stuff joff :D

[blue_peg_16v]

is it going to be ready for national weekend?

[joff-turbo-nova]

is it going to be ready for national weekend?
Not sure at this point to be honest - I have some job exams coming up in April which need at least 100 hours of revision so for most of March I may be a bit busy.




looking good joff,you havnt got a spare mk2 loon rear bumper have you ?
I'm afraid not :(

Joff

[dj_wudgey]

nice matey that looks mad with no front end lol good work though!!!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Just a bit of mincing today .....

Tacked a plate in to blank off the gear stick aperture.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0104-1.jpg

Will need to get the hammerite out tomorrow for the floorpan.

Joff

[novalicous]

top work joff

have you still got the gear selecter unit that you have removed to weld that plate over?

if so ill have it if you wanna sell?

[joff-turbo-nova]

Got the Hammerite out last week - had some spare green so that got slapped on as a first coat :eek: - got some black as a top coat ! :thumb:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0105-1.jpg

Also got some arch inserts sourced yesterday as well so just need to source a bit of sheet steel and some box sections and we're sorted !

Joff

[John]

I'd forgotten about this joff! Top stuff!

[blue_peg_16v]

any more updates joff?

[joff-turbo-nova]

any more updates joff?

Nope still sits as per pic in #166 above . I have a VERY important exam coming up in April and need to spend some time revising for it so most of the spare weekend garage time is now being diverted towards this exam.

Its on the 19th April so not much will be done on it until then - I have a week off over Easter so may get a morning or afternoon to play with it.

Joff

[blue_peg_16v]

good luck with the exam mate

[joff-turbo-nova]

good luck with the exam mate

Cheers !

Here's the details :-

"(J06 (http://www.cii.co.uk/app/unitshop/default.aspx?award=dipfp&endstem=1&unit=J06)) Investment principles, markets and environment
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

how the economic environment and individual company performance affects investment performance and investment decision making;
how risk is measured and managed;
the main principles governing how to construct an investment portfolio;
the range of investment management services, how their performance is evaluated and their regulatory environment. "Thrilling!

Joff

[blue_peg_16v]

i did management accounting and financial accounting at uni know that was thrilling lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

As the weather has been a bit naff today I have taken the opportunity to get some more work done .....

Firstly stripped 6 doors, junked two rotten front doors and rubbed down the other 4 , this actually took quite some time as
one of the new white doors had a hole under the rub strip where an angle grinder at a salvage yard had cut the hinges
off the donor car , but had gone through the skin as well. Out with the mig welder and a bit of filler. The bottom corner had
been kinked in transit as well so this needed straightening and more filler - see the grey patch on the white door ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0163.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0164.jpg


I then chopped up some wings as I needed the rear edges for filling the gap between the front doors and the front
blanking plate that will be going in.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0165.jpg

I then cut out the rear seat plate in order that I have sufficient length to get my memory foam mattress in .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0161.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0166.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0167.jpg

I have also marked out on the floor pan where I am chopping out metal. Will break out the 9" grinder in the morning
(much to my neighbours delight no doubt!)

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

A bit more chopping this morning .....

Started to hack the front part of the wheel well out.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0168.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0171.jpg

Then the rest of the sill .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0174.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0177-1.jpg



And a bigger pile of scrap!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0178.jpg



Joff

[The Simps]

Good work joff. I know ur pain on the exam front. We havnt started yet as my firm held fire until all the info was confirmed.

[Spudly]

Looking good Joff, i hopes seen as how its thundering and hailstoning here youre cracking on with more choppy choppyness lol

[novalovingned]

Good progress.

[NovaLad]

This is really cool i must say +1

[joff-turbo-nova]

Bit more work this morning ....


Stripped off both rear beams including the stub axles.

Made up a frame to mount the two rear beams together . I thought this would be the easiest way of making sure both beams are parrallel and so it doesn't crab sideways when towing ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0191-1.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0192.jpg

Just need to hack the wheel arch out on the nearside and I can offer it up.

Also worked out what I'm doing for handbrake cables - I'm going to use Corsa Combo ones like these :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/combobrake.jpg

Will just need to weld on some tubes to hold the outer cover on both the shell and beam - no biggie ! With a yoke at the end of the cables it means I can connect two sets together and then onto the main connector for the braking system on the hitch.



Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Update from this morning -

Got busy with the 9" grinder again on the otherside ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0195.jpg

Then found out the shell was losing a bit of rigidity lol :( lol .... so had to break out the ratchet straps to keep things in place - also offered up the rear beams....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0196.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0197.jpg

More to follow shortly.

Joff

[stupot89]

looking good mate

[nova_niek]

Nice progress Joff, enjoy seeing something this exotic taking shape :)

[joff-turbo-nova]

Done a bit of welding today .....

Welded the lugs up for the second beam .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0298.jpg


Then welded in the cross member to hold the beam ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0301-1.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0300.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0299.jpg

I then started to get some strength back into the shell ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0302.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0303-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0304-1.jpg

I then run out of argoshield so called it a day !

Joff

[blue_peg_16v]

whats happening with this joff

[Pistol Pete]

Looking good. I am no expert on the matter, but those beam mounts look like abit of beefing up wouldnt go a miss.

[Dervy]

loving this, i can see it going to be a bit special :) top work mate +rep

[joff-turbo-nova]

Looking good. I am no expert on the matter, but those beam mounts look like abit of beefing up wouldnt go a miss.

Yes I have been looking at those - I'm planning on running some steel strip round the outer edge to give it more lateral strength and some extra support at the base as well.

Due to lots of time pressures and having a nice bout of swine flu and tonsillitis for 3 weeks starting at Christmas not much has happened - however I am planning on cracking on with this ASAP once I have the vectra back up and running (as its juts thrown its cambelt grrr)

Joff

[blue_peg_16v]

come on joff is this gonna be ready for billing?

[joff-turbo-nova]

come on joff is this gonna be ready for billing?

The honest answer to this is no.

You will see from my Meriva thread due to a few problems with the Vectra I am in need some something that I can rely upon that is not too high maintenance. The Vectra is now on 146k so I am looking to press the new 59 plate meriva into service sooner rather than later.

This coupled with the fact that I have some job dependant exams that I need to pass this year (no exam passes = dismissal from job come January 2012) makes my time even more limited for projects.

Such is the call on my time this year it will be unlikely that the nova will be taxed and pulled out of winter storage this year.

Once I have my exams sorted , which should be (touching lots of wood) by October this year I will be able to resume the trailer project.

The joys of being a financial adviser!

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

PROJECT NOW FOR SALE...

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?207770-Nova-Trailer-project-or-just-lots-of-spares!&p=2235060#post2235060

Joff