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LEWI007
16-01-11, 11:50 AM
Well what does he mean ?

Iain
16-01-11, 11:55 AM
Figured he was talking about the reduced space and bars around passengers heads that is going to end quite painfully when you smash it up trying to handbrake turn it through McDonalds drive-thru. Rich feel free to correct me :)

And personally from a 'show' perspective I think it would look daft having a nice chunky bar visible through the rear quarter window with people in there too.

And on a positive note, I like the purple and bumper mods lol

LEWI007
16-01-11, 11:59 AM
Well i understand, the way i see it theres 2 types of cars, stripped with cages for racing.

And show cars with nice interior etc for just driving,cruising etc..

Well i first planned for mine to be a rally car but then changed to just make it into a nice car with nice seats etc.. but since in the future i want it to go very fast i think having a rollcage in the back will suit the theme, i know its not for safety but for looks.

So it looks like a mixture between a racing car and a showcar, thats what im trying to do, i was going to buy a full safety rollcage but they dont look as good as the fearless one.

Andy
16-01-11, 01:07 PM
i was going to buy a full safety rollcage but they dont look as good as the fearless one.
No,they look betterlol

LEWI007
16-01-11, 01:15 PM
Nah they look crap, look too thin and theyre not polished, i want to make some extensions for the fearless one and make it into a full rollcage, but thats later.

L14MNP
17-01-11, 05:14 PM
They dont't look crap lol. They're the proper size for the purpose. Oversized ones are second best to me. They remind my old motor:/ (Bought OTT cage blind on eBay)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Con2K/nova/ABCD0019.jpg
lol

A full polished cage running above your eyeline and down the A pillars would p!ss you off big time - if you drive your car. lol

What people are meaning about cage OR backseat is, whether or not it's a show cage, it's still a metal tube. When's the last time you tw@tted your head against one of those and it never hurt?

I say bin the back seats and keep the diagonal, or keep the rear seats and swap the cage for one without a diagonal. I guess you could chop it about, but no need when there's versions without available.

Rear seat passengers and a cage of any description do not go together!

lol @ never ev0rrrr selling the car either. First cars (or first on road) tend to have quite a hold over you, but it doesn't last. You may think you will keep it for ever but trust me, you won't. :thumb: lol

MK999
17-01-11, 05:15 PM
lol @ never ev0rrrr selling the car either. First cars (or first on road) tend to have quite a hold over you, but it doesn't last. You may think you will keep it for ever but trust me, you won't. :thumb: lol

Mine got swapped for mustard yellow and scrapped as soon as I tried painting it and ****ed it up lol

LEWI007
17-01-11, 06:00 PM
I wont sell it, look at D151 GFD and the other old skoolers, theyve all still got theirs, i couldnt sell it, when it comes to it ill just lock it away in the garage and drive something else. im a hoarder


Today made the brake lines and fitted those, first time ive made some.

Now engine is ready to be fitted

Does it make a difference which brake caliper i hook up to the brake servo, on the left or the right, or can i just plug them in either ?
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/040820101421.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/040820101420.jpg

Rich
17-01-11, 06:42 PM
Figured he was talking about the reduced space and bars around passengers heads that is going to end quite painfully when you smash it up trying to handbrake turn it through McDonalds drive-thru. Rich feel free to correct me :)

No thats what i meant, having a passenger in the back and having an accident is more likely to kill/injure the rear passenger than help at all. Leave the rear seats in my all means, just wouldnt let anyone in.

But when someone says "go on, give me a lift down the road you've got room in the back" are you going to say no?

Engine bay colour looks really smart btw

LEWI007
17-01-11, 07:04 PM
I dont care and neither do they cos i asked them, were just scum lol

Jack
17-01-11, 08:18 PM
I say keep the rear seats and the cage. As said, just don't give anyone a lift. When you find one available without a rear diagonal, buy/swap it out.

I've technically got rear seats in mine (well, cushions, as they're not fixed in place) but never give anyone lifts in the back. Mainly as the cushions aren't fixed lol But then the rear of a Nova is never a comfy place to be (unless you're laid out balls-deep in some vag - in which case its still not comfy, but more acceptable) and I always found mine would scrape like heck with too much weight back there.

brainsnova
17-01-11, 09:41 PM
Rear passengers add weight so tell them the rear seats are display only and to **** off

LEWI007
17-01-11, 09:51 PM
lol

Nah i want to drive with my mates, cruisin. Sick of sitting in this house every night..

Danb1987
17-01-11, 10:23 PM
I was banned for 18 months lol got 5 months tag and 240hour community service! Lol

When I got my licence back I booked a week off work and was never in the house lmaoo

LEWI007
17-01-11, 11:05 PM
That must of been hard, its very depressing imo.

Danb1987
17-01-11, 11:09 PM
It is matey it's pretty much the worst 18months iv ever had in my life lol when the days get nearer to the end thow it flys!

Just don't do nothin stupid or silly again haha

LEWI007
17-01-11, 11:34 PM
Yeah but for me, my ban ends in 4 months and ive got to book lessons and sit my test/theory and get insured, and finish the nova.

I havent got a penny saved up and the nova is no where near finished.

Itll get to the point where my ban is up and im still not on the road, gotta get my head down now and make some money, stop spending/wasting money on the nova for now.

Danb1987
17-01-11, 11:40 PM
That's probably the best thing to do matey try and get at least £500 in the bank then start spending again!

Luckily I didn't have to do a retest but they hammered me with convictions so insurance is a rite tw*t..
When I get my let finished it's gonna rape me but it will be worth it lol

Benn
18-01-11, 06:31 PM
Nah they look crap, look too thin and theyre not polished, i want to make some extensions for the fearless one and make it into a full rollcage, but thats later.

No point, as the Fearless ones are only ment for show, in a crash it would be worse off. Do it right a get a proper cage if you want a cage. If you want a show one keep the fearless cage.

(not slating the fearless ones)

Calipars, it doesn't matter, but the bleed nipple needs to face up.

LEWI007
18-01-11, 06:36 PM
No point, as the Fearless ones are only ment for show, in a crash it would be worse off. Do it right a get a proper cage if you want a cage. If you want a show one keep the fearless cage.

(not slating the fearless ones)

Calipars, it doesn't matter, but the bleed nipple needs to face up.

I want a full cage for show.

Im not on about the calipers Benn, the lines where it screws into the servo, i was on about which calipers screws nto which place on the servo.

Benn
18-01-11, 06:59 PM
Oh yeah. I'll find a pic. (cant find it, want me to take one?)

Leave the fearless one in there, build up some funds, get a new alloy big tubing one built. One way to have both. Wont be proper tho, just show still.

LEWI007
18-01-11, 07:40 PM
Ill have a think about the cage and leave cutting till last minute, hard decisions ....

Id very much appreciate a photo of the pipes coming off the brake servo if it wouldnt be much of a hassle Benn.

Tried searching for them but had no luck mhyself either.

LEWI007
23-01-11, 12:38 AM
Well i bought a 1.2 8V Engine that has only done 36k from Hartley, and as you all know i will keep the car 1.2 and all legally insured from now on after what happened, UNTIL i can afford to insure the V6 That i wanted to fit.

So i finished cleaning the engine up and borrowed an engine hoist from the garage down the lane and got to work.

Although ive took them out before this is the First time ive done this so happy to learn, thought it was very easy to put the engine BACK in lol

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/090820101428.jpg

Then i tightened all the mounts up properly and put my 4 branch manifold, im happy with it it looks smart, just a shame it isnt a V6 though :(

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/090820101429.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/090820101430.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/090820101431.jpg

Connor
23-01-11, 12:51 AM
engine is looking very smart in there lewi

L33 LEG
23-01-11, 12:52 AM
Looks really tidy that. Dont worry about it not being a V6, that can always be fitted at a later date :)

brainsnova
23-01-11, 12:55 AM
Nice work and a 1.2 still sounds the part and is cheap to run.

LEWI007
23-01-11, 01:02 AM
Cheers guys.

I will make a video of it once i get it started, should sound good with the stainless exhaust/backbox and 4 branch and carb.

I guarantee i will get stuck wiring it back up and need help though.

Balley
23-01-11, 09:52 AM
Love it lewi

moffat
24-01-11, 05:43 PM
not that hard to wire up with being a carb?

LEWI007
25-01-11, 12:10 AM
Well theres not that many wires, but today i started sorting all the wires out,

was fitting the inlet manifold tightening it up lolhttp://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/110820101436.jpg

Hooked up the throttle cable so accelerator pedal works
hooked up clutch, so clutch is back in action
and the choke is hooked up

Put the alternator on
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/110820101438.jpg

Now i think ill have to get the driveshafts in nd attempt to wire it up.

Havent got a clue which way round any of the wires go on the starter motor or alternator.

Theres 2 wires attach to the gearbox havent got a clue what they are

2 go on top of the brake servo, god knows which goes on which.

and alot more, and i couldnt find any info in the manual from what i could see, better get more homework done.

pie
25-01-11, 12:17 AM
looking good buddy :thumb:

Mazz
25-01-11, 10:56 AM
That looks really smart!

connor c
05-02-11, 07:37 PM
any more progress on this lad

Balley
05-02-11, 07:51 PM
Havent got a clue which way round any of the wires go on the starter motor or alternator. What colours have you got, the big ones go to the main feed in. and they link the starter and alternator together.

Theres 2 wires attach to the gearbox havent got a clue what they are. Reverse switch and maybe speed sensor(this isn't needed)

2 go on top of the brake servo, god knows which goes on which.
Brake fluid warning light maybe?

and alot more, and i couldnt find any info in the manual from what i could see, better get more homework done

Just ask if you need ote mate

Andy
05-02-11, 07:52 PM
he sorted it afaik
Cant wait to see this in the colour hes done the bay,its gonna look brilliant

AdamK
06-02-11, 12:59 PM
Has the whole car been painted now lewi got excited when i saw your avatar but no updates with the car in paint?

L14MNP
06-02-11, 01:03 PM
Good preogress mate. :thumb:

The steel stuff you have bare metaled and polished, are you lacquering it? If not it will tarnish/rust away in no time. Just saying, because the servo for example won't be fully accessible when the car is bilt back up.

LEWI007
15-02-11, 10:38 PM
Cheers, Nah liam i wont be lacquering, just keep polishing them a putting some wax on them to look after them.

Car isnt all painted yet, im waiting for the widearch kit then i need to do alot of bodywork on it before i spray, but ive been spraying some parts like the GTE spoiler, but no photos yet.


Ive been trying to get the engine running,after a long time i finally found the starter motor was the cause of the problem so i swapped that over, then there was a problem with the wires on the dizzy, so after loads of playing around i thought it was going to start this time so we decided we'd record it.

It didnt start it just keeps making alot of loud bangs, ive been told its propably the timing on the dizzy ?? not sure if that can be adjusted..

I just got stressed out today because it wouldnt start and if you listen on the video all my daft mates are looking at young girls on facebook lol


Click to play ?
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/th_VID00015-20110215-1609.jpg (http://s253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/?action=view&current=VID00015-20110215-1609.mp4)

Balley
16-02-11, 08:16 AM
Have you had the cam follows out?

LEWI007
16-02-11, 08:36 AM
Nah, had nothing out just put the engine in the way i got it.

db_1.2
16-02-11, 08:55 AM
Lol epic advance/retard ignition or cam timing! Most likely ignition timing.

We had a play with a fiat UNO years ago, my mate was leaning over the car while another was starting it. The carb near on exploded. Burnt all of his hair and eyebrows. He was lucky it wasn't worse, he just had to have all the Velcro bits shaved off, leaving him bald!

LEWI007
16-02-11, 09:00 AM
The carb exploded yesterday but my mates face wasnt near it lol.

So how would i get it to run ? ive checked the timing from the camshaft and crankshaft and they are both set perfect, wat else should i check ?

TonySR
16-02-11, 09:11 AM
You got the plug leads on in the right order?

db_1.2
16-02-11, 09:20 AM
The carb exploded yesterday but my mates face wasnt near it lol.

So how would i get it to run ? ive checked the timing from the camshaft and crankshaft and they are both set perfect, wat else should i check ?

If the timings definatly right then it should be ignition related. I cant remember off by heart how to adjust ignition timing on a Nova, its been years since ive owned one. If the leads are correct, it should just be a case of moving the cap clockwise or anti-clockwise around the rotor arm housing. But dont qoute me on that, as ive never had to do it on a Nova. It may be slightly different, the rotor housing and cap assembly may move around the rotor itself.

Either way, it shouldnt be anything major, its just one of those annoying little things that take ages to get right. Id come give a hand if you were local, the car/project looks great!

Connor
16-02-11, 11:44 AM
Sounds to me like igntion timing, you need to borrow yourself a timing light from somebody, and connect it up to your battery and ht lead number 1 iirc (snap on one works like that),
then there will be a 13mm bolt under the dizzy which needs undoing (not all the way just enough so you can rotate the distributor) then either rotate the dizzy clockwise or ant clockwise the retard or advance the timing, the setting should be in the haynes manual. If the ignition timings correct, check your coil with the multimeter to see if its giving a good spark and that.
If thats okay, whip the dizzy cap off and see if the contact points are rust or corroded. then get the resistance in the ht leads to see if any of them are duff, then check your plugs lol Crack on :thumb:

corsamalaga
16-02-11, 05:37 PM
the truth is that the work of LEWI007 surprised me a lot, what I most liked about his restoration to gripping the seat, by the way that car is?.

Another thing you got to put the dvd screen 7 in the driver's heater :roll:

Andy
16-02-11, 05:40 PM
that video reminds me of them tintin episodes lol lol lol lol

LEWI007
16-02-11, 06:42 PM
the truth is that the work of LEWI007 surprised me a lot, what I most liked about his restoration to gripping the seat, by the way that car is?.

Another thing you got to put the dvd screen 7 in the driver's heater :roll:

Anybody got any idea what this means ? or is it a spam bot ?

lol at andy

Andy
16-02-11, 07:06 PM
Anybody got any idea what this means ? or is it a spam bot ?

lol at andy
Hes spanish mate,he's obviously using a translator who is crap lol He does try and comment in most w.i.p,he has his own site he runs in Spain iirc

Lee
17-02-11, 05:38 PM
FLOL @ vid. I thought I was watching 'Byker Grove Uncut' lol

MattBrown
18-02-11, 10:02 AM
Lmfao at f this and f that!

Time the ignition to 10 degrees before tdc on pot 1.

Then make sure leads are in the right order, and that you have a good purple spark.

LEWI007
18-02-11, 10:06 AM
Whats TDC ?

My timing according to haynes manual is set starting from the left side of the engine.

1-3-4-2

And starting from the top right of the dizzy spinning anti clockwise, thats right ?

db_1.2
18-02-11, 11:38 AM
TDC - Top dead cente.

When the piston is at the highest point of stroke

MattBrown
18-02-11, 01:36 PM
Yeah, turn the engine so both valves are shut, and piston 1 is at tdc.

Then look at the rotor, whether that is pointing, should be cylinder 1. Roughly wothin 10 degrees.

Set the timing there, it should fire up.

If not, then there's a few other tricks to try.

LEWI007
23-02-11, 06:34 PM
Widearch update

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/N4.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/N2.jpg

Round rear quarters:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/N3.jpg

Modded into standard looking ones.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/N1.jpg

Iain
23-02-11, 06:54 PM
Interesting, off some sort of competition car then? Welding up the fronts to match the grille?

Connor
23-02-11, 07:18 PM
Yes lew, looks amazing

novautd
23-02-11, 07:46 PM
you need a hand gettin this running? could come over and sort it for you.

LEWI007
23-02-11, 07:55 PM
Cheers boys.

Aye mate could do with a hand i havnt got a clue with engines, can i get your number ill txt ya ?

db_1.2
23-02-11, 08:11 PM
Looking good!

Love the pink hair dryer ;)

barryj75
23-02-11, 10:25 PM
looking forward to seen this on the streets of sunderland

brainsnova
24-02-11, 12:22 AM
Nova is looking great :thumb: the wide arch kit and twin headlight grille go together nicely.

pie
24-02-11, 02:05 AM
looks sweet with the arches buddy :thumb:

connor c
13-03-11, 09:22 PM
this finished yet lol

Balley
13-03-11, 09:56 PM
come on lewi, you only have 2 months left :)

connor c
23-03-11, 03:23 PM
come on lewi, you only have 2 months left :)
x2

LEWI007
23-03-11, 07:18 PM
Well.

Had an argument with my dad over something stupid 4 weeks ago and he said i am not allowed back in the garage, so the car is sat on axle stands.

I have the money saved up now to finish it aswell, but i havent tried asking him to let me back in to finish it since 3 weeks ago.

He said i need to get some wheels to put it on so he can push it to the back of the garage and if i dont he will drop the car onto the floor and push it to the back with his 4x4.

So i really dont know what to do anymore, as if it wasnt hard work and depressing enough being banned, my dad acts like a c0ck ontop of it all and i have very very very little motivation anymore.

Was even thinking to start selling parts off it but i dont think i can bare to.

I will ask him one last time this weekend to get back in and finish it, if the answers a no i guess ill have to pass my test and buy a different car and finish this off later :(

Connor
23-03-11, 07:40 PM
WHAT??!! Lewi just try and sort it out with ya dad, dont let this petty arguement be the downfall to all your hardwork, your nearly there now mate, dont give up now. I know its not perfect circumstances on your behalf but just get past that final hurdle, its got to be finished this :thumb: sure plenty of others on here agree ;)

brainsnova
23-03-11, 07:51 PM
My dad is also a prick and I stopped talking to him in 1998.

LEWI007
23-03-11, 08:07 PM
LOL @ Brains.

I know what you mean Conor, im dying to get it finished, at the minute its like im at war with my dad, I will have a good attempt to sort it out and get back into the nova this saturday, ill go down to see him guns blazing lol

Ive worked every other option out what to do, could put it in others garages but its going to be arkwerd.

Even thinking to leave it and buy a motocross bike and insure that instead.

Just have your fingers crossed for me and hopefully ill be able to make it happen.

Only 55 days left on the ban!!!!!!!!!

Southie
23-03-11, 08:19 PM
Get your dad some beers 20 fags and say your you love him and your sorry, for the sake of being on here or I'll neg rep you lol

Love the wide arches, this cars changed more times than more I've ever known in styles and it's never been running properly lol

brainsnova
23-03-11, 08:32 PM
I can always pop down and drag his 4x4 to the scrappies lol

Connor
23-03-11, 09:11 PM
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HfG9wGRacNM/TFBVqLtmu4I/AAAAAAAAAHA/zUxBP7BgYK4/s400/YouCanDoIt.jpg

LEWI007
01-04-11, 06:33 PM
Well my dad was being a w4nker before i got a chance to even ask him last weekend, so i have saw my mate and i think im going to be putting the nova in his garage to work on it from now on, but before i can put it there i have to get rid of 3 cars in the way, theyve sat in the corner of the garage for 3 years and are covered in inches of dust.

So the other night i got round and stayed in there till 10 working my ass off fixing them (paint a set of wheels and some panels/polish)

one i painted the wing on but it was a very bad colour so i did it again today.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0112A.jpg

One that needs to be scrapped but i think its going to be arkwerd to get it shifted because the owner is a greedy c0ck.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0111A.jpg

And the other was a toyota corolla but that was parked outside done.

So before i can even work on my own car i have all this to do :(

I did manage to get a nice Subtle ! exhaust tip to weld onto my stainless though
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0113A.jpg

And painted one of my SR steelies
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/SRSteesls.jpg

Lets hope i can get the car round there and get it done in time !!

Andy
01-04-11, 06:35 PM
looks well that mate

L14MNP
01-04-11, 06:48 PM
Those units the ones that all share one yard mate? Where the lad (Shaun Fenwick) I went to school with and Ricey had some gear painted/stored there?

Can't remember the name of the place off the top of my head, but I was over there last year collecting some 200 SX panels.

Looks great btw, and sh!t to hear about your dad, but glad you have somewhere else for the car.

Get the family sh!t sorted before it lingers for too long though imo.

AdamK
01-04-11, 06:52 PM
the sr steels will look good with the widearch mate good work

mowgli
01-04-11, 06:59 PM
lewi, i think i'd get on well with your dad......

L14MNP
01-04-11, 07:07 PM
lewi, i think i'd get on well with your dad......

Those steels look a bit narrow IMO.

LEWI007
01-04-11, 07:29 PM
Nah Liam this is a business garage around the corner, i remember you told me you were round there before and could hear us kicking that micra all over with no exhaust on lol

The steels i thought were too narro also BUT i have tyres that are very wide fitted on them, and ill use spacers aswell. these are temporary though until i get alloys, plus i wont have to declare steelies on the insurance so nice and legal.

Ill try n ask my dad if i can go in the garage again tomorow, i hate arguing with him but hes being very arkwerd for nothing, like hes trying to teach me some sort of lesson but doing a bad job at it :/ i cant work him out.

Iain
01-04-11, 09:36 PM
You'll need huge spacers to make SR steelies fill wide arches won't you?!

LEWI007
01-04-11, 10:12 PM
Well the tyres ive got on are 195's so about tthe same width as a cav slab ?

Then if i put spacers, i dont know yet we'll see what happens, if it looks gay ill have to fnd some wider steelies.

maddogdaz666
02-04-11, 10:10 AM
why buy wide arches and then buy standard wheels? Get the steels banded an inch or 3! :)

LEWI007
02-04-11, 07:33 PM
I didnt buy the steelies i go them for free.

Its not a case of money, im going to fit a deep set of alloys later on, but im on a tight deadline at the minute to finish the car in time for when my ban ends so i can drive it and get a job to work and make more money, and fitting a set of steelies is the most sensible option because

1. i wont have to pay for insurance on them

2. they are cheap and i wont have to buy alloys, i can save the money to pay for my license/insurance.

This is not a project that sits in the garage till its perfect, i will have to drive this every day and make changes over the years.

this is a complicated project and i have to thing about many things not just the looks of the car yet.

L33 LEG
02-04-11, 07:51 PM
Just read the last few pages lewi. Sounds like a crappy situation but at least you are thinking things through :) Cant wait for the car to be complete but i suppose if you did do it all in one go then you'll get bored.

Hope things get sorted and bet you cant wait to get driving again! I've had long times away from driving and it's a pain in the ass.

MattBrown
02-04-11, 09:06 PM
Who are you going with for insurance lewi?

No one I can find will insure my nova for under £5k, Xe or 1600 lol

LEWI007
02-04-11, 09:33 PM
The best quote ive had so far is £4000 standard car with a 1.2 :(

Ill phone them up when it comes to it though, thats just price comparisons.

MattBrown
02-04-11, 09:57 PM
The best quote ive had so far is £4000 standard car with a 1.2 :(

Ill phone them up when it comes to it though, thats just price comparisons.


I'll be brutally honest, don't bother with the nova for afew years.

If your being 100% streight with the truth, you have 0 chance of insuring a modified, caged, engine converted car at 18 with no no claims and a ban.

Your about as bad as it gets lol

I have a ban, but 1yrs ncb makes a huge difference!

LEWI007
02-04-11, 10:14 PM
Ill try and find a way around it.

Im 19 now but 20 in august.

My only othr option is to ride a motorbike around instead, but thats not going to be very good considering the time and money ive put itno the nova. plus i cant do food delivery on a motorbike. and thats what i want to do in the nova when i get on the road.

Balley
03-04-11, 10:49 AM
get a cheap corsa and use that!

LEWI007
03-04-11, 10:54 AM
I did an insurance quote on an old mini and it was about 2k !!

That might be a better idea.

Balley
03-04-11, 10:54 AM
will require lots of moeny to keep it goin though!

Mazz
03-04-11, 10:55 AM
£4k insurance, and your seriously considering it?!!!!??

LEWI007
03-04-11, 11:01 AM
Well i think if i phone some up i could get it for 3, my mate hasnt got any points or anything and his insurance was the same but his dad phoned tthem up and got it for 2.5 - 3k but his dad payed for it, i have to pay for this myself.

4000 odd pound works out i pay 360 a month thats almost 100 a week.

I think i could get cheaper though, or i could buy a banger car to drive until my insurance comes down.

So many options i can take...

AndyGTE95
03-04-11, 11:11 AM
I did an insurance quote on an old mini and it was about 2k !!

That might be a better idea.

holly c**p is that for just a standard 1.0l or something

Mazz
03-04-11, 11:14 AM
...4000 odd pound works out i pay 360 a month thats almost 100 a week.

That the same per month as my mortgage dude....get a sh!tter til your 21

LEWI007
03-04-11, 11:14 AM
I dont know i just typed a random reg in, i think it was a mini clubman, A REG ! lol

LEWI007
03-04-11, 11:15 AM
Anyone recomend a CHEAP! Car thats CHEAP to insure ?

Mini
reliant robin ? lol

Spudly
03-04-11, 11:28 AM
Ford Ka will probably be most affordable to actually buy and is around the cheapest insurance bracket you can get iirc, it aint just you Lewi, ive had quotes of £1600 fully comp from HIC with all mods declared on my xe nova, and £2k from performance direct, and im 30 in august, i was like wtf:eek:

Mazz
03-04-11, 11:30 AM
I was going to ask Spud, what the insurance difference is from the Cav to the Nova..

And your 30!! Nearly as old as me :(

MattBrown
03-04-11, 11:32 AM
Ill try and find a way around it.

Im 19 now but 20 in august.

My only othr option is to ride a motorbike around instead, but thats not going to be very good considering the time and money ive put itno the nova. plus i cant do food delivery on a motorbike. and thats what i want to do in the nova when i get on the road.


Food delivery? No one will insure you for that! You need business use on the policy, and if you don't, mr plod will nick you streight away, couple of local lads have been done for invalid insurance for delivering for a pizza place (not dominoes)

LEWI007
03-04-11, 11:36 AM
Spud - I think id rather pay to NOT drive a ford KA lol, isnt there anything very old i could get ? i was thinking about an old rover metro.

Matt - Well somehow i have to make money to pay for the insurance, if im driving on the road it will be easier for me to get a job further away etc..

L33 LEG
03-04-11, 12:58 PM
As matt said, really not worth the risk as police now are very strict on it and will do you. I used to delivery chinese when i was 17 and using a modified car was really not a good idea, especially trying to explain to a chinese boss that i cant go to certain farmhouses/etc lol

If i was you i would definetly get a cheap runabout until your insurance comes down and hopefully be able to store the nova and spend years making it perfect. Afterall building a nova is just, or if not more fun, than driving one.

LEWI007
03-04-11, 01:11 PM
Ive been building one since i was 13 always dreamed to drive one on the road after almost 7 years and im still not on the road im starting to get a bit sick now lol

Im debating whether to bite the bullet, work harder and pay the 400 a month insurance on the nova, or to insure a motocross bike on the road for around 150 a month.

Connor
03-04-11, 01:13 PM
Get one of these mate
old skool cool imo
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/matchGTI/Metro/P1020249.jpg

L33 LEG
03-04-11, 01:15 PM
£400 a month? :eek: Fcuk! lol

Cle
03-04-11, 01:16 PM
Dont worry i no how you feel lol Im £3400 on my nova

mowgli
03-04-11, 01:22 PM
Anyone recomend a CHEAP! Car thats CHEAP to insure ?

Mini
reliant robin ? lol

daewoo matiz
rover citycar thing....

seriously... novas are a nono for young lads with decent driving records.....but add a ban & you will get raddled.

LEWI007
03-04-11, 01:22 PM
Lovin the metro lol

Well my insurance quote i got online was 3600 if i pay all at once. 4000 montly payments.

mowgli
03-04-11, 01:25 PM
lewi.. in your position, i'd recommend ringing every single insurance broker in your local yellow pages.

LEWI007
03-04-11, 01:29 PM
Yeah i think thats a very good idea Mowgli.

Maybe i could have them beat the other companys quote until i get the cheapest possible.

Done an insurance quote on that metro above also, its a 1300, same price 4k

Connor
03-04-11, 02:14 PM
Yea keep ringing around, it is honestly worth spending the time doing so,
as i have saved money everytime by ringing up, and i never use comparetheripoff.com as they are pretty useless for young drivers

TeddyThom
03-04-11, 02:18 PM
Yea keep ringing around, it is honestly worth spending the time doing so,
as i have saved money everytime by ringing up, and i never use comparetheripoff.com as they are pretty useless for young drivers

Weren't too sad for me, seeing as it was throught comparethemarket.com that got me my insurance quote for my nova, was well chuffed with it... Not entirely that bad to be fair.

Connor
03-04-11, 02:20 PM
Yea but compared to the prices you can get if you call around
Im 20 and saved about 100 quid by ringing around, little saving but still a saving.
Plus for 1st time insurers compare sites are utter sh1t imo

Connor
03-04-11, 02:25 PM
ps lewi, , , , , get one :p
http://garageawesome.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/metro3.jpg

mrT
03-04-11, 02:30 PM
jesus lewi your mental if you even think about paying that on car insurance, same as you cle:eek: why not get a **** micra or a polo or sthing for a few year, yes you will look like a pri*k in it but saves you being raped of all your money, even if you could insure the nova as and when required and just take it out the odd day here in there would seem the best thing to do in your situation

Jack
03-04-11, 02:30 PM
i could buy a banger car to drive until my insurance comes down.
Like everyone else does? lol

Although a Nova is considered a banger really. LOL

mrT
03-04-11, 02:30 PM
jesus lewi your mental if you even think about paying that on car insurance, same as you cle:eek: why not get a **** micra or a polo or sthing for a few year, yes you will look like a pri*k in it but saves you being raped of all your money, even if you could insure the nova as and when required and just take it out the odd day here in there would seem the best thing to do in your situation

brainsnova
03-04-11, 03:22 PM
Citreon 2cv is cheap to insure lol

scott.parker
03-04-11, 04:53 PM
Quite disturbing how much them metrots look like Nova's....

maddogdaz666
03-04-11, 11:39 PM
not as disturbing as that first metro looks! :tard:

AndyGTE95
04-04-11, 12:21 AM
i know how you feel lewi not being able to drive.ive got just over a year till i can take lessons people say is going to fly in but i dont feel it lol

and i think am going to be about that on insurance as well mate
being 17 and trying to insure a 1.6 gte i dont think insurance companys are going to wear it lol

LEWI007
04-04-11, 07:44 PM
New Home ;)

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0124A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0123A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0122A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0125A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0126A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0127A.jpg


Took my widearch rear quarters off cos they didnt match thefront ones, so im on the lookout for a matching set of rear quarters.

Hopefully have some updates for you soon :cool:

L14MNP
04-04-11, 07:56 PM
Now I wonder where that is. ;) lol

Your pals look like the lads that blagged my windows! lol

brainsnova
04-04-11, 08:03 PM
The one with his foot in the door or uncle foster

Connor
04-04-11, 08:07 PM
Get it built.

Spudly
04-04-11, 08:27 PM
First pic looks like its in the middle of being stolen lol



Ant wtf when did you get/fit an engine i missed that one, and what the hell are those horrid massive wide wing things bolted to it, get them off and burn them quickly:eek:

Pistol Pete
04-04-11, 09:01 PM
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0126A.jpg

Is that known as a "haircut" lol

Benn
04-04-11, 09:23 PM
Yeah when you support the "blind hairdressing club"

LEWI007
05-04-11, 09:53 PM
Small Update but atleast its an update !

Decided to take wide arches off, Maybe i will widearch in a few years, but for now ive changed my mind.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0128A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0129A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0130A.jpg

Engine bay
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0131A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0132A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0133A.jpg


Started fixing my irmscher grille indicator and fog light bumper, it was off the other nova i bought and stripped, had been crashed into and was a bit bent but i heated it up and made it straight again, this way i can keep my mint condition bumper as a spare and cut this one.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0134A.jpg

And got more work done on the irmscher grille, notice the gap between the bonnet and grille i need to put another skin of fibreglass to build it up.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0135A.jpg

Hoping to just get the bodywork all done again get it resprayed and built up, maybe buy a new set of rims.

L33 LEG
06-04-11, 04:06 PM
Will look better without the widearch kit i think :thumb:

Get it sprayd up and fit some nice wheels and it'll look spot on. Glad that you have found somewhere to store it, although i wouldnt trust those dodgey looking mates lol

LEWI007
07-04-11, 08:15 AM
Working hard to get the bodywork spot on mate, its near enough all done from the last time i sprayed it but i noticed a few small bits i want to make better soo.

As for my mates, ive knew them all years, they are all idiots but they know not to mess with the nova lol

Anyway was up till 11 working on the irmscher grille yesterday its %99 fixed, also fixed dents in my new bonnet so thats done aswell.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0136A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0150A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0145A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0147A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0148A.jpg
Hoping to finish the grille off and spray it and put it in the room in the house with the rest of the sorted out parts ready to be fitted to the car when thats painted, this way nothing gets scratched.

1 part at a time ;)

L33 LEG
07-04-11, 08:47 AM
Good progress, going to miss the red and black :(

mowgli
07-04-11, 08:50 AM
lewi... isn't that left tyre /\ a directional one & on backwards??

LEWI007
07-04-11, 08:55 AM
I know Lee, i think its going to look better and more 90s in purple though :cool: lol

Yeah Mowgli it is, but i dont think its going to make a difference because its only being pushed around the garage.

Mazz
07-04-11, 10:13 AM
Yeah Mowgli it is, but i dont think its going to make a difference because its only being pushed around the garage.

lol

mowgli
07-04-11, 10:56 AM
my brother had a mild argument with a tyre fitter over directionals, as the prat fitted all 4 the same way on the rims.....

L33 LEG
07-04-11, 01:39 PM
I know Lee, i think its going to look better and more 90s in purple though :cool: lol

Yeah Mowgli it is, but i dont think its going to make a difference because its only being pushed around the garage.

It will look cool in purple but in years time you will look back on that last pic and il be telling you i told you so :p Genuinely looking forward to seeing this car finished :thumb:

LEWI007
07-04-11, 05:31 PM
We'll see :P


Anyway, cars back in my dads garage again now because i had a big argument with my friend, quit working for him and took my car away and put it back, I talked with my dad and i MIGHT Be able to go back in and work on it again, plus with me being out of work ill have every day to work on it now.

I just cant believe how much hassle ive had with this car though, argument after argument with friends and family, police, what next..

Ill propably crash in it and die in a few years.

Danny s-p
07-04-11, 07:40 PM
this car changes more than you change your boxers lol

LEWI007
07-04-11, 11:46 PM
I go Commando :gay:

LEWI007
09-04-11, 05:18 PM
Became a drug dealer and made money
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG00201-20110409-1340.jpg

Painted wings
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG00203-20110409-1629.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG00204-20110409-1634.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG00205-20110409-1636.jpg

L33 LEG
09-04-11, 08:44 PM
Glad the car is back home with you now, i could never share a unit with mates lol Im sure you will sort it out with your dad and wonder what all the fuss was, now get back to geting this finished.

Wings look good, get the rest done :thumb:

Mazz
09-04-11, 09:33 PM
I hope your going to invest in a better camera with all that money!

LEWI007
09-04-11, 10:04 PM
Cheers Lee, next week plans are getting the bonnet,front bumper and grille in paint then alls left is rear bumper boot and doors then thats all the panels done then to just paint the shell and rebuild !!

Mazz-- Was took with my friends gay blackberry phone lol

connor c
09-04-11, 11:01 PM
new colour looks very sexay lewi

Andy
09-04-11, 11:03 PM
thats a good coke deal

LEWI007
10-04-11, 08:51 AM
With my money i have im stuck between the choice to buy a set of 17 inch Speedline Mistrals.

Or keep the money for when my bans up and get straight in for my drivers license.

One option is very tempting, the other is the more sensible approach, just means the nova will be on steelies on its first outing on the road :( after 2 years of hard work

L33 LEG
10-04-11, 09:09 AM
I wouldnt bring it out on something that doesnt look right. Why don't you get some cheaper wheels? I have some 16" MIMs that will look ok if you want some old skoolness?

LEWI007
10-04-11, 09:11 AM
Show me a photo of them Lee.

I should really just put steelies on it and keep my money, but im unsure, these speedlines are really calling my name,

L33 LEG
10-04-11, 09:13 AM
Iv no pictures, they're the 5 spoke ones (exactly the same as masitalys) and have no tyres but only want around £60 for them. I'd keep looking as alot of 17" wheels go cheap as people dont want them as much. How much are the speedlines?

LEWI007
10-04-11, 09:21 AM
I dont like them lol

He wants 375 posted for the Mistrals, with no tyres though so id have to get tyres.

Ive got 600 quid to my name, that should get me through my test.

But ive got to buy some more paint for the nova

Buy a gear linkage
Some rear springs
MOMO Boss
GTE Skirts
MOT
TAX
few other bits and pieces, bulbs, indicators interior pieces etc..

So blowing that on wheels isnt a sensible option, i just really want them.

Might have to try and make some more money fast.

L33 LEG
10-04-11, 09:27 AM
Id get everything else done and then shop around for some wheels, i wouldnt pay that much without tyres. Get some money saved up and get it perfect for when it's ready to be out.

Connor
10-04-11, 09:29 AM
If you reaaaally want them, buy the wheels and worry about it later :p

LEWI007
10-04-11, 09:45 AM
If i dont buy them now, im always going to wnder what itd be like with a set of Mistrals on it, and later when i come to buy a set theyll be hard to find and ill end up paying 800 quid.

But my ban is up in 37 Days and if ive got no money i cant get my license and drive the car.

God what an arkwerd situation.

LEWI007
14-04-11, 08:34 AM
Repairing dents on the new bonnet
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0159A.jpg

Irmscher Grille ready for paint
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0153A.jpg

Working on the indicator bumper
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0155A.jpg

Bonding the other indicator in
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0157A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0158A.jpg

Got the bonnet painted
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0160A.jpg

Planned on getting all the other panels painted this week and the shell painted next week then rebuild.

But i bought this...

1989 Kawasaki KX 125

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/TheKX125.jpg

So ive spent the last 2 days building it up and getting it running instead of the nova, But im going back to the nova today to try and get some more stuff done.

Benn
14-04-11, 08:53 PM
Bonnet looks like it has a good finish on it.

Andy
14-04-11, 09:22 PM
"moth to a flame" springs to mind re KX LOL lol
bonnet looks nice mind..

Balley
14-04-11, 09:33 PM
Looks great pal.. become a rent boy! That will help with funds!

Connor
14-04-11, 09:35 PM
Haha i remember when i was still at school we used to rag one of those kx125s up and down the local unused field every weekend untill the police didnt approve of it anymore lol

L14MNP
14-04-11, 09:35 PM
but But BUT... the KX is from 1989?? Lewi in not from the 90's shocker!! lol


Bonnet looks great mate! You wanting to put the crosser on the road?

Andy
14-04-11, 09:37 PM
but But BUT... the KX is from 1989?? Lewi in not from the 90's shocker!! lol


Bonnet looks great mate! You wanting to put the crosser on the road?
BUT they would have been stolen in 89/90 and rung in 91+ with new/no/vib numbers so not all bad lol

L14MNP
14-04-11, 09:39 PM
lol True!

Has it got power bands like? lol Wait til he's got no. 69 on the side and razzing it about all over the town on the back wheel! lol

Andy
14-04-11, 09:41 PM
hahaha "powwa bands in every gear m8,'onestlee it lifts up in EVERY gear m8 garranteeeeed" lol lol

AdamK
14-04-11, 10:36 PM
hahaha "powwa bands in every gear m8,'onestlee it lifts up in EVERY gear m8 garranteeeeed" lol lol

What you reckon you will keep up with him on that badboy in your avatar:roll: :d

brainsnova
14-04-11, 10:44 PM
I've seen andy boosting on that bike and 0-60 is impressive

LEWI007
14-04-11, 10:56 PM
Cheers, LOL @Liam lol.

Me and my mate had the KX out earlier for a test and it really flies i cant believe how fast it goes, was going to get a video but i never got a chance.

Sounds great aswell, really loud.

No updates on the nova today though.

AndyGTE95
15-04-11, 11:52 PM
thats all you need lewi, something loud and fast :roll: lol

the bonnets got a good finish on it though ,i really like the colour :thumb:

brainsnova
16-04-11, 12:04 AM
I prefer the lambretta and vespa putt putt sound.

LEWI007
16-04-11, 12:57 AM
Cheers guys lol

Got my grille in paint today, its been just over a year since i last resprayed the nova RED.

Ive learned alot over the year in bodywork and im a much better painter now, so i think this time the paintjob will be even better than before.

Grille painted today, usual no skimping on the lacquer, about 5 coats on

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0166A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0165A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0164A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0167A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0169A.jpg

Just got the front bumper to do and the whole front end is finished.

MK1_Ben
16-04-11, 06:25 AM
Looks really good buddy, better than my spray attempts haha

Benn
16-04-11, 08:13 AM
Grille looks good.

NOV4_SPORT
16-04-11, 09:25 AM
looking really good, will be good to see it all painted and built back up.

iain

scott.parker
16-04-11, 09:49 AM
Ill be honest, in the past you yave been bit of a dick, but the build an qaulity of your painting so far is impressive, and this could be a really really nice car! well done.

LEWI007
16-04-11, 01:28 PM
Cheers Scott +Rep, i know i did stupid things in the past but still im only coming up 20 yr old, im learning from stupid things i do.

Got my Grille out the garage this morning and it looks good in the sunlight
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0169B.jpg

Tried it on the car with the bonnet
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0177A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0171A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0172A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0173A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0176A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0179A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0180A.jpg

Made sure i masked up the original IRMSCHER Decal
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0178A.jpg

Cut my metal bumper bracket so it would clear the indicators ive put in the bumper, saved a bit on weight aswell
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0181A.jpg

Need to get the bumper painted now, alot of work to get it perfect though so im taking my time
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0183A.jpg

Its all going to flatten and polish up a treat with the 3000 wet and dry, cant wait.

Connor
16-04-11, 01:30 PM
Grill looks good painted, nice progress made matey :)

L33 LEG
16-04-11, 02:28 PM
Looks excellent :)

mrT
16-04-11, 03:30 PM
lewi i remember you saying some pish about delivering pizzas as your not working, why not get your hoop to college in train to become a panelbeater/sprayer, painting looks good:thumb:

Balley
16-04-11, 05:28 PM
really love the colour!

LEWI007
19-04-11, 12:16 AM
Cheers MrT - I want to start my own business for body repair and spray painting, sometimes people bring me work to do, the odd job here and there

Ive spent years doing it and im getting better and better.



Update:

Front bumper primered
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0184A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0187A.jpg

Fixed a couple dents in door
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0188A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0189A.jpg

Primered
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0191A.jpg

New cam cover i painted
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0185A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0186A.jpg

Were making progres now.

Also some good news.

Im buying a set of 16inch speedline mistrals from XE Project on here !!

The finishing touch to the car :D

Connor
19-04-11, 12:20 AM
Top work as per Lew, cant wait to see this at a show soon.
Engine bay looks mint, need to get the car painted and outside for some piccys :)

LEWI007
19-04-11, 12:29 AM
Cheers Connor mate, i know i cant wait to see it all one colour built up GTE Style on its ass on a set of speedline mistrals :cool: :cool:

Connor
19-04-11, 12:37 AM
What colour are the minstrals going? staying silver?

LEWI007
19-04-11, 12:38 AM
Was thinking i could maybe do them anthracite, or a very light silvery anthracite.

But i dont know, i think justa nice shiny metalic silver basic and simple 90s style will propably be a winner lol

Connor
19-04-11, 12:44 AM
Silver will look very good, but i do like the idea of silvery anthracite.
Photoshop time i thinks :p

Rickyb
19-04-11, 09:20 AM
looking good buddy keep it coming

1.6 gsi
19-04-11, 10:55 AM
what colour is the front bumper going? Rest of the car is looking great.

Balley
19-04-11, 06:08 PM
looks great as ever!

NOV4_SPORT
19-04-11, 06:28 PM
looking good mate, really like the cam cover its a nice touch.

iain

Cle
19-04-11, 07:01 PM
All starting to come together now :) cant wait to see the finished item :thumb:

AdamK
19-04-11, 07:14 PM
looking good lew

LEWI007
21-04-11, 12:04 AM
Painted the drivers door today inside and out, i sprayed about half a litre of lacquer on it, lots of coats, Ill need to start flat and polshing everything soon.


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0197A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0195A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0194A.jpg

And i Bought an Irmscher Stainless Steel exhaust backbox, needs a polish up, i think ill use it itll go nice with the stainless exhaust and 4 branch. German Quality !!

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0198A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMG0200A.jpg

Connor
21-04-11, 12:09 AM
Is that a vectra backbox?
Doors looks good mate, glad to see your cracking on with it :)

LEWI007
27-04-11, 12:06 AM
The exhaust came from a Corsa C, i think its just aftermarket Irmscher, £250RRP though.

Took the boot off today and took rear window out of it.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0215A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0214A.jpg



Got some Rover Hurricane Grey for the skirts when i get some, and splitters etc..


Gone off the anthracite theme, i think hurricane grey will look smarter since the car is a metalic colour.

Just need to get the purple paint on the bumper and lacquer it now and thats another panel out of the way.

all prepared
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0217A.jpg

Splitter done
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0218A.jpg


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0224A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0221A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0223A.jpg

Only the Drivers door
Rear bumper
and boot left and thats all the panels done then just spray the shell.

Balley
27-04-11, 08:10 AM
I very much like this build :)

L33 LEG
27-04-11, 02:36 PM
Progress is looking good. I tried that rover grey once for some wheels, was an awful colour lol but should look ok for bumper plastics.

Can't wait for it to be done and some proper pics...

Jack
27-04-11, 02:57 PM
Have you rotated your bumper bar L-brackets? As when I fitted the L200 lights to my first bumper, they were about an inch or two further out than yours but were right up against ther bumper bar, which I'd cut right to the edge of the L-bracket

LEWI007
28-04-11, 10:35 AM
Progress is looking good. I tried that rover grey once for some wheels, was an awful colour lol but should look ok for bumper plastics.

Can't wait for it to be done and some proper pics...

I think its the same colour NickJ has used n his yellow SR, im not keen on it but i like it for the plastic trim, it looks good because it stands out being very simple colour next to the bright funky metalic purple :cool: If id of did them anthracite i think it wouldof looked too far fetched.


Jack - I didnt rotate anything i just cut the ends of the bumper bar off, im not sure what you mean.

chimp007_uk
28-04-11, 10:45 AM
Have you rotated your bumper bar L-brackets? As when I fitted the L200 lights to my first bumper, they were about an inch or two further out than yours but were right up against ther bumper bar, which I'd cut right to the edge of the L-bracket

I've got a gen Irmscher twin grill and mine fits spot on.

Jack / Lewi, are your twin grills Irmscher? Or replicas?I noticed they don't have the i in the middle. Not sure if some were made without.

LEWI007
28-04-11, 11:12 AM
Mines a proper one its got an Irmscher sticker in the corner i took a photo of it a couple pages back.

I think only the one with the I in the middle came on those cabrio novas.

NOV4_SPORT
28-04-11, 05:25 PM
The grill could be ordered with either the "i" in the grill or without, it shows the two pics and part numbers in the irmscher classics book.

iain

chimp007_uk
29-04-11, 11:57 AM
The grill could be ordered with either the "i" in the grill or without, it shows the two pics and part numbers in the irmscher classics book.

iain

Cheers Iain! Thanks for clearing that up. I personally like the "i" type, but I guess thats because mine has one lol

LEWI007
17-05-11, 09:41 AM
My ban is up today !!!!

got a very nice update on the nova but cant upload any photos at the minute because my computer is broke, im writing this from my mobile phone.

Lets just say she's all one colour now though

Rickyb
17-05-11, 09:53 AM
good man i cant wait for these pics and please dont do anythin daft between now and passing your test :thumb:
rick

L33 LEG
17-05-11, 12:25 PM
Get some pics up lewi. Nice one about your ban, bet it felt like it was forever since it started lol

ben doodar
17-05-11, 01:20 PM
i really like this lewi nice to see abit of 90's styling going on! diy paint work looks great, and i love the colour of it. will look forward to more pictures.

Andy
17-05-11, 01:26 PM
fukkin hell that flew by!
dont balls it up for ya self this time!!
Good luck.
looking forward to updates

NOV4_SPORT
17-05-11, 02:21 PM
I bet your glad your ban is over now, will be good to see the car in paint now mate


Iain

AdamK
17-05-11, 03:02 PM
Happy for you lew just get some pics up!

LEWI007
19-05-11, 11:51 AM
Nice cheesy photo until my computer is sorted and i can upload all the pics.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_2013.jpg

Connor
19-05-11, 12:08 PM
Ahh mate, that looks amazing, this has to be one of my favourite looking novas. Hats off to you sir

Mazz
19-05-11, 12:08 PM
oooh nice, but the GTE badge is on the wrong side!

L33 LEG
19-05-11, 12:09 PM
That looks sexy as hell, well done mate.

bmw156
19-05-11, 12:12 PM
top work mate looks really nice

Spudly
19-05-11, 12:17 PM
Looking good Lew, but ditch the double D backbox as it wont fit in the bumper apperture and when you chop it to suit it will look wrong, you need a 3/5 inch inwardly rolled tip in there:thumb:

1.6 gsi
19-05-11, 02:07 PM
Looking good Lew, but ditch the double D backbox as it wont fit in the bumper apperture and when you chop it to suit it will look wrong, you need a 3/5 inch inwardly rolled tip in there:thumb:

Agreed :thumb:

Looks fantastic otherwise. :d

Andy
19-05-11, 02:30 PM
that looks ace,very 90's.You look too 00's though lol

Benn
19-05-11, 06:57 PM
So is the car now fully painted?

Good paint skillz dude, colour is lush. Clear lights suit it.

Rickyb
19-05-11, 07:31 PM
Nice cheesy photo until my computer is sorted and i can upload all the pics.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_2013.jpg

looks good but is there anythin you can do to make the fella any better looking? lol :p lol

ryansnova
19-05-11, 07:35 PM
nice side burns :cool:

Southie
19-05-11, 07:51 PM
Well done Lewi on getting through your ban, I'm sure you've learnt your lesson ;)

This car hasn't half changed though and has been a good combination of two classic old skool 90's Novas but must admit it looks bloody nice now :cool:

You look like a young Mike lol

NOV4_SPORT
19-05-11, 08:17 PM
That Looks really cool mate, i really like the colour well done.


iain

Balley
19-05-11, 08:41 PM
thats gorgeous dude..

boss
21-05-11, 12:07 PM
very nice mate the car lol

bainyboy sr
21-05-11, 12:20 PM
looking good mate get some more pics up

davidfox280585
29-05-11, 11:40 AM
updates lewi teasing us with a pic lol

Nick J
29-05-11, 03:13 PM
More pics needed Lewi.... looks cracking from the rear! :)

Nick.

Edd
29-05-11, 03:29 PM
Nice colour ! Very old school

More pics needed please :)

SRimon
29-05-11, 03:47 PM
The **** end of that looks very nice!

More pics needed!!

LEWI007
31-05-11, 05:16 PM
Thanks for the comments.

Ill upload all the photos of the work later but heres a photo for now

new rims, SPEEDLINE Mistral 16 inch

Done an insurance quote and its going to cost me around 6 grand on my dads with no mods declared to insure it so im thinking about selling the rollcage and strut braces and all my spare parts and putting a motorbike on the road instead, but i think even still thats going to cost me about 3 grand or somet, if i dont get any legit form of transport its very hard to get a job, so im really confused what to do in life at the minute alot of people suggest to me 'sell the car' but i wont.

anyway heres a photo

im also undecided on the dealersport mudflaps, i might use the old 80s Griffin ones like on a GTE

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P210511_1621.jpg

mowgli
31-05-11, 05:18 PM
nice side burns :cool:

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-jrRogTX0Gq7cTbYheSDcwgWrn6ZtwNSYZF87HgzsaiZB3bYTsw

i'd avoid going to the theatre if i were you

scott.parker
31-05-11, 05:20 PM
Mate sell your body before you sell this car, i mean how long you had it, worked on it?? you would never do it again...

I say get rid of loads of stuff you don't need and get a 50cc scooter/bike to use for commuting for work/jobs as you WONT ever build another one.

Scott

LEWI007
31-05-11, 05:30 PM
I know i couldnt sell it, any belongings i could sell to raise money ive already sold to put the money into the car, just about all ive got left is car parts on the car.

Im thinking to sell some unneccesary bits like the fearless braces and cage and find a low life job somewhere for a while till i raise enough money.

I recently sold a 1989 kawasaki KX125 to fund paying for the speedlines and my new provisional license, and now i might be buying it back and attempt to road register it and insure it, if i dont succeed i cant ride a ped or a slow 50cc banger i think ill just have to give up and no idea what ill do for a job.

The bike and the car before i sold it, together

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0232A.jpg

scott.parker
31-05-11, 05:41 PM
You can always walk/use public transposed to commute fro work, or if you really want the car to stay you would use a 50cc, just looking at it on a must do basis..

NOV4_SPORT
31-05-11, 05:57 PM
The nova looks spot on mate, dont whatever you do sell the nova, you have spent so much time money and effort getting it to the stage it is, you will regret selling it.

If it was me, i would sell anything i dont need either parts or whatever and take whatever jobs you can for the money ( Legal Jobs ! ), get the bike back for your transport, its only for getting to your work and back at the end of the day mate.

Dont Sell That Nova !

iain

Balley
31-05-11, 06:43 PM
get a reliable four stoke moped, not a highly tuned race bike! it will end in tears other wise, save some cash and get the Nova on the road!
Looks the sex though!

LEWI007
31-05-11, 11:08 PM
Think im going down the motorbike and job route for a year or 2 until the endorsement is gone off my license and my insurance is cheaper and ive got money saved up.


ALL my Fearless stuff is up for sale in the for sale section to fund it.

Shame to take bits off the car, but i need to get some cash and get my life together and leave the nova for a while, its for the best.

LEWI007
18-08-11, 09:15 PM
Well a very backdated update here, i recently broke my ankle just before my 20th birthday last week so im borrowing a pc to use while i sit in the house resting my leg, i was making very fast progress on the nova, inside wiring is all complete and dashboard and hifi and speakers are all in and working headlights,brake lights everything works thats as far as i got until i broke the ankle.

So heres the photos from the respray and once my ankle is better i will be able to go back into the garage and resume work and get more photos.

These were all taken by different peoples camera phones over a long period of time while i worked on it

The thread left off with me painting the front bumper splitter hurricane grey, next i painted the front bumper
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0248A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0247A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/04052011037.jpg

Mock up on the car
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0254A.jpg

Then spent a full day non stop repairing and spraying a proper GTE rear bumper until late hours of the night
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0260A.jpg

Next was the old school non grab handle tailgate
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0257A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0259A.jpg

Unfortunately there was only 1 photo taken of me spraying the car as we were all too busy having a good time but it was a terrible photo so i wont upload it

this was the car taken round to be sprayed

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0261A.jpg

After it was sprayed and paint dried for around 3 days because of the amount of lacquer on it i built it up and flatten and polished it

Then because it was covered in G3 And dirty water etc.. i gave it its first was in 3 years !!!! making sure it was done properly with a full bottle of turtle wax soap ive been saving for that moment for 2 years
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0299A.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0298A.jpg

Then after it was dried i started waxing the full car
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/160120101455.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_2015_01.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_2016.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_2015.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_2014_01.jpg

LEWI007
18-08-11, 09:16 PM
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/P170511_1938.jpg


Then on the nighttime around 10 o clock 2 hours before midnight when my 1 year BAN FINALLY ENDS !! i washed and waxed the car again then took this photo

Id worked hard as hell to finish it for the day the ban ended, its not finished but im proud by how hard i worked and how far it came, its all purple !!

It was a happy night and that night my friends send me txt messages congulating me that im not banned anymore

we all sat round the car and talked
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/IMG0297A.jpg

Then a while later it finally came back to my dads garage and i had acquired an izuzu trooper bonnet vent, a classic 90s touch in my opinion

This is the last photo i have of it but it is now fitted to the car and a massive hole cut out of the bonnet underneath for maximum air intake for when my V6 Is in place
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/Nova/160120101461.jpg

Since then ive resprayed the Speedlines in a very hard to find colour and fitted new lower profile tyres

Ive done alot more also but thats till the next update, stay tuned guys.

scott.parker
18-08-11, 09:26 PM
Awesome dude!

Mieran
18-08-11, 09:47 PM
Love the purple!

I've never been a fan of twin headlights either but yours look mint

Btw, I wouldn't go for a v6 like, would ruin the car imo. There is a cav in pringles scrappy with a clean 1.6 8V ;)

Spudly
18-08-11, 09:49 PM
Stunning work Lewi, bout time it was finally in paint, and it looks like its come up a really nice finish after flat and polish too:thumb:

Andy
18-08-11, 10:23 PM
That looks great lad,well done!

Edd
18-08-11, 10:53 PM
That looks very nice

Please keep it smallblock tho :)

John
18-08-11, 11:04 PM
That looks really good! You need to take some better pics! What's the rim on the nsf, i like!

LEWI007
19-08-11, 09:07 AM
Thanks guys

The NSF Wheel is just some random alloy wheels my mate has bought and im using them to push the car around on but they are way too wide and catch off the wings, maybe 7.5J or something lol

No way is it staying smallblock, unless it was an original mint GSi or GTE id keep it factory, but since this is just built up out of my imagination, i think a C20XE with weber carbs would be nice but about %90 of novas these days have XE's and LET's and its just boring now imo.

Plus i want the 6cylinder sound

Anyone see David Dixons old 3.2 Turbo ?

I want my engine bay like that but with intercoolers and everything all tucked away and made really clean looking so the outside looks normal also, like a VR6 Golf.

My idea is to find a 3.0 V6, get it turbo'd like Dixon's so i can have a BOV and then i can imagine the 2 cam covers polished with the plastic cover ontop took off and make some spark plug covers and paint them red so it looks like a v6 Redtop lol

But i think i wont start playing around with engines for a while yet.

Mieran
19-08-11, 10:02 AM
Anyone see David Dixons old 3.2 Turbo ?

It never worked so don't get your hopes up lol

pie
19-08-11, 11:18 AM
looks sweet buddy

proper 90's nova :thumb:

Connor
19-08-11, 01:17 PM
Absolutely love this car Lew, full credit to ya :thumb:
What happened to the wide arch idea?

Spudly
19-08-11, 01:39 PM
What happened to the wide arch idea?



Thankfully he saw sense lol