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Cheers Kev, I will stick to them normal heaters then!
16v Nova Kev
28-10-11, 07:06 PM
it its 2k then buy some rocket upol make it and it makes paint dry faster. if its waterbased paint then dry it with a hair dryer and put the rocket in the clear coat.
Update time..
Stripped a few bits off her, and also Got my new bumper and rub strips offered up :)
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Wings, Bumper, and lights off.
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Looks awesome with no wings IMO
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And her new home..
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And How I left her for the night.
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16v Nova Kev
29-10-11, 05:20 PM
looks cool
looks cool
Thank you sir!
Think this is going to look epic with the bumpstrips and new painted bumpers
I hope so Connor, Should look very different too even though it will be 'standard'
i think the blue pin stripe is going to make a nice change, its guna look good when its done.
The blue pin stripe is a Merit plus thing, the SX's have a Red pin stripe, and I am afraid I want a red one as I want it to look 'standard'
Looks a good shell with all the front end stripped of her, Like the pipework :thumb:
Have got an FMIC in the garage i was thinking about fitting to mine, does it really make much of a difference?
The only thing thats put me off is the lag you said you get now :confused:
Kev it is/was rotten. I have fitted a front panel and rebuilt all the front inner wings, slash guards, out riggers, chassis legs and the N/s rear spring cup. It still needs the passenger floor and chassis leg cutting out and remaking plus the drivers chassis leg. Both sills and to be anal both rear arches and the O/s rear spring cup. So all in all most of the chassis will be new by next year as Vauxhall seemed to have made way to many water traps lol.
Cheers about the pipe work though :)
If you run less than 18psi IMO I wouldnt bother with an I/c. When i ran the TMIC I had little lag but less top end pull. Now I have the huge 2 1/4 front mount I have a bit more lag.. not a great deal maybe take s another 500rpm to reach full boost where as it instantly achieved it with the top mount. But the top end is better and she will pull harder from arounf 3500rpm. You feel the main difference when your doing say 40mph in fouth and boot it.
Like I said though, less than 18psi the standard boost pipe is perfect, well unless your running a 1.7 then its a different story. The 1.7 does not like not having an I/c full stop!
Kev it is/was rotten. I have fitted a front panel and rebuilt all the front inner wings, slash guards, out riggers, chassis legs and the N/s rear spring cup. It still needs the passenger floor and chassis leg cutting out and remaking plus the drivers chassis leg. Both sills and to be anal both rear arches and the O/s rear spring cup. So all in all most of the chassis will be new by next year as Vauxhall seemed to have made way to many water traps lol.
Cheers about the pipe work though :)
If you run less than 18psi IMO I wouldnt bother with an I/c. When i ran the TMIC I had little lag but less top end pull. Now I have the huge 2 1/4 front mount I have a bit more lag.. not a great deal maybe take s another 500rpm to reach full boost where as it instantly achieved it with the top mount. But the top end is better and she will pull harder from arounf 3500rpm. You feel the main difference when your doing say 40mph in fouth and boot it.
Like I said though, less than 18psi the standard boost pipe is perfect, well unless your running a 1.7 then its a different story. The 1.7 does not like not having an I/c full stop!
Hmm i think i'l just leave mines be, it goes and runs well enough as is and to be fair i wouldnt want to lose the economy by mucking about with it :thumb:
Most of us are going to have to do all sorts of renovations if were gonna keep a Nova anyway so keep up the good work and i'l look forward to seeing your progress :d
Yes Exactly and Thank you.. As soon as I do a bit more I will add some new photos :)
Been fixing the rot on my wings, decided against buy new ones as mine are clean apart from these bits.
Bit of rot across the wing bottoms.
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Tab has broke on this one..
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Cut the first bit off and made this.
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And welded it on.
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Same for the other side..
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And welded..
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Needs grinding up now but looks good other than that! And I have saved a set of wings from being scraped :D
No bad chief, looks like your quite handy with metal ;) Just aswell with it being a nova :d
Cheers :) I need to be mate, I would of been crushed years ago if I could replace it with a better one.. seems I cant though so **** it. Let the Rebuild comme
Yeh, Im thinking its about time i learned to weld. Im going to need to at somepoint lol
Ground back the welded today.
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I am going to shot blast the inside of the wing along the top edge tomorrow as there are some small rust bubbles. Then I will Zinc182 them :)
16v Nova Kev
02-11-11, 11:37 PM
good skills:thumb:
wing bottoms look mega, you could sell those mate lol did you butt them and weld them or over lap and weld both edges?
you could sell those mate lol
Sounds like a plan :thumb:
The one with just the very minor repair was just butted as it didn't need any strenght, but the other side had a plate welded behind it to reinforce it.
Sounds like a plan :thumb:
May have to knock a set up.. Doubt they would sell though.
i'd say they would Dan, anyone with clean genuine wings, with rotten bottoms, would jump at them. then they can keep their genuine wings that fit properly, and have them minty mint too. i'd have some if i needed them lol
Update time, well I zinc Primed the wings the other week,
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Did a bit of preping on them,
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Finished preping my underside of the bonnet to :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392107_10150359957998775_718778774_8362928_2052202 002_n.jpg
Bought some mint Rubbers..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302919_10150356342273775_718778774_8347014_1170261 53_n.jpg
Fitted 1 and a half Nova Gsi Interiors in my bedroom..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383932_10150347803308775_718778774_8311123_1791503 958_n.jpg
Realised my turbo were to small...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300391_10150347802203775_718778774_8311110_9460168 47_n.jpg
So bought this..
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Which now looks like this..
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Gutted my interior...
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Found a few holes so did this..
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Ouchh
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Made some new front Chassis legs...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390846_10150366325388775_718778774_8385089_2301845 14_n.jpg
And helped remove this..
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Any way.. plan is to weld in the new legs into my out riggers which i made last year, then fit a new floor panel or three lol. Replace the O/s spring cup like I did with the N/s. Fit my new rear arches and sills. repair the inner arches and sills. Then a Full spray inside and out...
Engine wise will be the GT25 turbo on a Custom Manifold with a External waste gate and a screamer pipe as there is no room for the internal actuator now Lmao. Custom Inlet manifold. Port the head and reseat the valves. Custom cross member supports. Lower My intercooler. Fit My Oil cooler. and just a general tidy up..
big job then mate :), can`t wait to see manifold come together
big job then mate :), can`t wait to see manifold come together
I have been thinking a lot about the Nova recently, E.g. how long I want the car and what I want from it.
I decided from now on if I find any rot its getting cut out. If I can't buy it I will make it and if its not done for PVS12 then its not done.. I want to do it right, and to the best of my ability's. I really think the car is worth it. I have a lot of fond memory's of the car and she has served me well.. I have made a few friends from her to and I think its about time it needs a Full on rebuild. That is why am doing everything I can to it. All the work done on the car I will do my self even spraying it as it means to much to me, I want to be able to say.. Yeah I Built that Car. and yeah I want it looking standard on the out side but 100% different under the bonnet. I will keep you updated on the FannyMold Sam as I know you 'Understand' my logic.
roperstun
18-11-11, 07:02 PM
Jesus that turbo will be a bit lagtastic wont it?
Im making a exhaust mani for mine for a rhb5 turbo, i had david dixon on migweb make up the flanges so if you need the head one he should have the templates.
Can't wait to see this come together it will be insane!
The Spec is about the same as a RHB5 and I have been in Dervy's Astra with one fitted and it were fine so I should be okay. If not I will fit a T2 (bolt straight on) :)
Cheers Dan
roperstun
18-11-11, 10:33 PM
Sounds like you know what your doing. Is your's a 1.7 or a 1.5 i cant remember now?
1.5 I plan to fit a 1.7 cdti one day though.. but i will give it a few years as I want the 125bhp one out of a Corsa D and there still a bit dear and I would need stand alone management to run it. Funds don't stretch that far at the minute!
Well impressed with the making up off and then replacing the rotten bits mate. Keep up the good work :thumb:
1.5 I plan to fit a 1.7 cdti one day though.. but i will give it a few years as I want the 125bhp one out of a Corsa D and there still a bit dear and I would need stand alone management to run it. Funds don't stretch that far at the minute!
Astra Sportive SE CDTi motor is 150hp.
Well impressed with the making up off and then replacing the rotten bits mate. Keep up the good work :thumb:
Cheers Kev :)
Astra Sportive SE CDTi motor is 150hp.
Arn't They 1.9 Fiat engines though, the 1.7 cdti is still an old Isuzu engine as is the Honda I.CDTI engine and some Mazda 323s :)
Major Update.. Look away if Rot scares you..
Removed door...
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Removed sill
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Removed arch
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This is where it gets interesting :) lmao
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Removed some of the inner sill.
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Plate made
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Welded
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Sill offered up :)
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More Rot
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Removed splash guard and repaired the Outrigger.
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O/S/R arch was well hidden, but after a bit of digging found this :D
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Removed a bit more arch
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Zinc primed
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my custom out rigger Outrigger :)
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New inner primed, No photos of making it as it were getting dark.. very strong tho (2mm plate) and has been but welded all round to the outrigger and the floor etc
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And how I left her for the night :)
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Arn't They 1.9 Fiat engines though, the 1.7 cdti is still an old Isuzu engine as is the Honda I.CDTI engine and some Mazda 323s :)
Dont know, they run for ever though.
I am not put of by any of the rot, I love Fabricating so will be a nice challenge for me, Big thanks to cookie for helping fit the panel side of things! Dan
Yeah they are, very hard to fit I would say after looking at them lol
some nice fabrication there mate, keep it coming
some nice fabrication there mate, keep it coming
Cheers should have a bit of an update tomorrow to :)
To work Dan, not looking forward to finding it on mine :/
To work Dan, not looking forward to finding it on mine :/
Cheers Connor, I don't think yours will be as bad as mine.. I think if mine were a petrol i would of scrapped it years ago but being a SX and a L reg, maybe the last one at that I may aswell give her another chance.. by the time am done she will be either spaced framed or running a corsa B floor and chassis lmao
lol, yea if mines too bad i'd rather scrap it, as the price for a decent shell is lower than it would cost for me to get mine done and paint it, plus with me having 0 bodywork fabrication experiance, it would probably look worse than when i started it lol
crackin on mate al the l reg ones seem to be rusty mine foocked lol
Old man Jimbo
19-11-11, 08:33 PM
I love all this fabrication and welding. There something satisfying repairing a car that most people would be too scared to even look at.
Top work fella.
Thanks chaps. and Jimbo yeah its very rewarding by the time am done she will look very different. I have so many plans most I have never seen before. I just want her strong and to last :)
seno_v6
20-11-11, 12:17 AM
Great stuff mate, keep up the good work!
Great stuff mate, keep up the good work!
Thank you Hopefully next time you see her she will look a bit different :)
Your bonkers dan! Fair play to ya though will be good when it's done mate!
Yes I am Bonkers. Even more bonkers after today :/..
Well today I set to the O/S/F inner wing. Welded it up to tie in the bulk head and the sills/ outriggers etc.
Nice and sturdy two mm plate used :)
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Then I moved up wards on to the chassis leg to find its hard it about the battery tray/turret top..
Its amazing what sealer hides...
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Cut a bit more out..
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The turret is clean bar surface rust..
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Battery tray/torret
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All welded up..
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Wants a grind down but it very strong :) and will do the job Lovely
Was welded from both sides to.
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Front Chassis leg.. isnt to bad inside..
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And the torret
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Thats all for today, am Knackered Lol
Todays efforts..
Welded in this bit of the torret again using 2mm plate donated by Lewis.. Thanks pal.
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Then I made this side. Pictures don't do it justice.. I think this is the strongest bit of the hole car. Its been seem welded all the way round and has a few plug welds into the turret to :)
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Quick lick of zinc primer.
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When I get the engine out I will grind it all down a lot better and smooth the lot.
Cut most of the chassis leg out and as you see I also welded a few bits while it were open..
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Painted all the inside again, but no photo!
then welded on yet more 2mm plate. oh and did a bit more wire wheeling.. horrible job!!
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Painted.
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Once the rad is out I will weld all the front up with one plate.
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Started smoothing the door..
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That's it for today folks.. going to get some tea then pop round to Chris (seno_v6) to collect my new tail gate and may start welding his car lmao!
davidfox280585
22-11-11, 06:37 PM
what welder you using mate as looks a good weld and im after a new one as mines about had it
stupot89
22-11-11, 09:58 PM
thats because it dont like daganem dustbins lol
what welder you using mate as looks a good weld and im after a new one as mines about had it
Its a Clarke 175 TE Turbo, had it since new and got it in 2003. Cracking bit of kit and has done a LOT of work to!
thats because it dont like daganem dustbins lol
Fix or repair daily :)
scott.parker
22-11-11, 10:37 PM
Jesus you have got an addiction to welding now! lol
davidfox280585
22-11-11, 11:15 PM
i have a 150te turbo clarke and its cack if im honest
davidfox280585
22-11-11, 11:16 PM
Fix or repair daily :)
3 days and no repair so im doing well
i have a 150te turbo clarke and its cack if im honest
Maybe its Knackered, like I said ares is brill. I have used a few over the years and still think our one is pretty **** hot for the money.
Jesus you have got an addiction to welding now! lol
Scott by the time its done the car will have more welding wire and wax oil than your local factor!
Jesus you have got an addiction to welding now! lol
Scott by the time its done the car will have more welding wire and wax oil than your local factor!
Had two hours on her today. Very impressed on what I have achieved :D
First of all I finished my reinforcement of the turret top/chassis leg..
Welded a small piece of metal across the bottom and the right hand side.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312021_10150375076533775_718778774_8415531_2036255 811_n.jpg
Then welded a piece across the whole thing similar design to how vauxhall made it but 100x stronger as yet again its two mm plate :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373904_10150375077038775_718778774_8415532_1876979 750_n.jpg
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Removed the rad to Box in the bottom of the chassis leg and tie in the cross member better (should stand a couple of ponies pushing and pulling on it now!)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384926_10150375079893775_718778774_8415540_4256898 83_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387004_10150375080263775_718778774_8415541_1339894 226_n.jpg
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303041_10150375081073775_718778774_8415544_9638770 90_n.jpg
I then made a wing mount.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375775_10150375081563775_718778774_8415551_5309038 30_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379633_10150375082083775_718778774_8415554_1591432 98_n.jpg
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So all in all a couple of hours well spent imo and am very happy with the results, bar the splash guard I have now finished that corner :) Three too go and the sills and back panel :)
loving the fabrication work going into this bud - keep it up
loving the fabrication work going into this bud - keep it up
Thanks Craig.. I prefer it to anything else and I am really enjoying saving her tbf!
**** me I never realised you had done this much! you're giving that 2mm some hammer too aint you? that cars gonns be slow as **** when your done with all that extra weight lol
looks good though, reminds me too much of doing mine so i'm glad i'm not helping this time lol keep it up pal x
I keep myself to myself :) lol I dont care about the weight as long as its strong!
I might pop round one day at the weekend. I'll wear clean clothes though so i can just stand about and do nothing lol
want to donate me things for my project? it's all looking quite bleak atm :(
What do you want? I may be able to help!
Think we'll need to get a metal supplier on the Club Discounts list soon lol
Your bound to know a good one by now lol
Think we'll need to get a metal supplier on the Club Discounts list soon lol
Your bound to know a good one by now lol
I have never bought metal before, I have my contacts who normally just give me bits. Works out well.. Just set up a dead cheap Gas account to. **** paying BOC prices any more!
Just as well eh, Because gas aint cheap and it all fair adds up :(
Seeing all this work your doing though has nearly inspired me to take on another project, im just on the hunt for a welder cheapish and localish to get me started :thumb:
windfreek
23-11-11, 09:09 PM
Balley, as its nearly been 6 months, hows your drivers side engine mount holding up, standing the test of time ok? also was there any increase in cabin noise as a result or is it better?
I ask as Ive just fitted 2 defender square mounts to my drivers side, one that fits thru the cambelt to the usual mount point and the other I used the spare mounting points for the PAS pump bracket to carry the other mount, it looks like an overwelded frankenstein creation, but it must be 10 times better than the last one, Ill post a photo this weekend, then another at some other point once ive 'finessed' the mount some more lol
its Still perfect. less noise and Car actually handles better, I would of never of thought that but It feel so stiff now. Best mod yet!
its Still perfect. less noise and Car actually handles better, I would of never of thought that but It feel so stiff now. Best mod yet!
Whats this? Tell me more :thumb:
Whats this? Tell me more :thumb:
Astra TDS alloy mount with a solid bush into the chassis leg :) No more broken mount bolts for me :)
Well as the front arch is now done I have started work on the O/S/R arch.
I cut the lower part of the skin out to have a look in the chassis leg and to remove a couple of small holes..
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I noticed the spring cup which appeared okay on the outside was in fact shaagged!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393243_10150380651503775_718778774_8431401_1958941 148_n.jpg
So I then cut it out.
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And made this to replace it :)
Again two mm plate with 3mm spring cup which matches the N/S/R arch a treat :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310970_10150380652238775_718778774_8431407_3794810 03_n.jpg
Welded it in..
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Photos don't do it justice. I have welded it all the way round inside the leg, Its very strong and welded well tbf..
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I then spent a while removing the rest of the crusty bit and painted (filled) the inside of the leg with 80% waste oil and 20% wax oil and ofcourse I painted with the high zinc primer first :)
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I was told to do this by a chap I know who runs a 1991 Defender, he has owned it from new and has done this yearly. its covered 112k and has never been welded... ****ing amazing if you ask me.
That is it though. I Set fire to my leg welding and then it became very windy and cold so I called it a day...
After looking at the rear beam I have decided to gloss paint it and add some new brake pipes, I can see this build going mental :)
pikey1986
26-11-11, 07:12 PM
the work your putting into it makes it worthwhile thou, at least it'll see a couple more winters lol
the work your putting into it makes it worthwhile thou, at least it'll see a couple more winters lol
wants to dude..
that spring cup looks mega, good work dude :thumb: that'll get dug up by time team in 500 years and confuse the f*ck out of them lol have some rep
why waste oil though? it's full or corrosive sh*t, i'd have bought a can of el-cheapo Witham mineral or someting. The old 15w40 eurofleet is only about 8 quid a gallon
Good work mate. The first tine I knew about people filling up cavities etc with waste oil was when I ground straight through some rot on a sill on an old triumph at work and got covered in about a gallon of the stuff lol
that spring cup looks mega, good work dude :thumb: that'll get dug up by time team in 500 years and confuse the f*ck out of them lol have some rep
why waste oil though? it's full or corrosive sh*t, i'd have bought a can of el-cheapo Witham mineral or someting. The old 15w40 eurofleet is only about 8 quid a gallon
Cheers mate.. dunno about the oil. guess it would look better though..
Good work mate. The first tine I knew about people filling up cavities etc with waste oil was when I ground straight through some rot on a sill on an old triumph at work and got covered in about a gallon of the stuff lol
Lmao, mines only coated really. it wouldn't poor out lol
are you making another HD spring cup for the other side so they match? you found a new rear panel yet?
Already did it in the summer. Can't you remember lol?
nope lol I can't even remember what I had for breakfast, let alone that far back lol you done owt today?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384184_10150382506418775_718778774_8437651_6740487 46_n.jpg
There you go, looks a lot like the other side to which is a bonus.
ooh very nice :) what you done today?
Today's efforts.
Finished the Inner Arch
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Cut the end of the Inner sill out.
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Made a new bit :)
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Welded it on.
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Set fire to the inside a little lol
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Wired wheeled nearly all the arch and painted the lower bit (to stop it rusting)
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Oh and found some more rot.
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I also removed the steering column and started to remove the loom and the heater box.
woo :) its all coming together quite quickly dude :) will be ready for primer soon!
I wish, still needs a lot doing to it before am happy. Need to fit both sills and rear arches, re smooth the bay, and get all the dints out of her first :(
seno_v6
27-11-11, 05:44 PM
Your cracking on buh!! good stuff :thumb:
Am like you Chris.. Trying to spend as much time with the wife as possible atm. Shame its only us two who agrees we are doing it for all the right reasons!
Hows your Lady doing any how?
seno_v6
27-11-11, 07:33 PM
Am like you Chris.. Trying to spend as much time with the wife as possible atm. Shame its only us two who agrees we are doing it for all the right reasons!
Hows your Lady doing any how?
My Lady lol...................yeah just been wire wheeling the rest up ready for welding, also i need to find something to drain my fuel into, you got owt?
I will hopefully have something for you, my Dad has something for you btw.. If you choose to except that is :)
seno_v6
27-11-11, 08:45 PM
I will hopefully have something for you, my Dad has something for you btw.. If you choose to except that is :)
Yeah cheers mate, whats ya dad got for me then.........motor bike tank by any chance lol
Good guess, its painted but he wants it Lacquering :)
seno_v6
27-11-11, 10:21 PM
ok mate, you'll have to let me know next time your round :)
Top work mate, i would of never guessed there would be so much rust on this thing from the outside!!
Yeah I didn't realise it was any where near as bad.. but you have to remember if there is a 1inch hole am cutting say 4 inch out to make sure the insides etc are okay. like the rear inner arch on needed a bit doing. but I wanted to check all inside the leg :)
Yeah I didn't realise it was any where near as bad.. but you have to remember if there is a 1inch hole am cutting say 4 inch out to make sure the insides etc are okay. like the rear inner arch on needed a bit doing. but I wanted to check all inside the leg :)
this is the worst thing aint it. I opened the legs up on mine to check the insides, just makes the job loads harder doesn't it :(
Yeah but worth it. I wouldnt of realised the rear spring cup were ****ed other wise. So I am happy. Now the end of the sill/arch looks a bit harder but I will be fine :)
sill ends are always cunts :( remember mine? :cry::cry: which is why cookie had to put 3 tons of filler in them lol
Danny s-p
29-11-11, 08:06 PM
wow this looks so good nice work your o/s engine mount holding up still
Thanks Dude, Yeah mount did a further 3000 miles and is still hanging in there :)
Well me and Cookie cracked on first thing, he set about the sill and I did removed the Column, Pedal box and heater box.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393423_10150395048863775_718778774_8474395_5932662 97_n.jpg
The sill that Cookie fitted.
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We then set about aligning the panels and drilling the new holes for the wing..
Door gap, very happy with this :)
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Its the best its ever been..
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The sill isn't fully welded as I still have to do a bit to the inner wing/sill end.
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I then removed the full car loom, wow there heavy lol.
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Cookie went home and I carried on welding, so I welded the back of the plates I had put in around the front inner wing and sill.
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Very strong now.
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Wire wheeled it down and gave it some etch primer.
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Once all the welding is done I intend to do the hole car, inside and out.
Welded up the lock hole.
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And how I left it for the night.
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Tis looking good
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Dan
I thought this looked clean at Billing this year if I'm thinking of the right car, excellent fab skills though
Thank you Graeme, yeah she looked nice for billing, even got a little shot Total Vauxhall. I new the chassis legs wanted doing and the arches wern't the best but I didnt think it was anywhere near as bad as this. Never mind though as I am enjoying doing it :)
looking good :) what's left then?
I recognise that gear knob too lol
More good work fella, where the **** do you get the time to do all this lol
Lewis. well it wants the o/s inner rear arch sinishing, the the O/s reaar arch fitting, A back panel, N/s sill, N/s/ rear Inner arch and outer. N/s/f inner arch, torret top wants cleaning up as its been plated badly. Front cross memember finshing, both front chassis legs and floor. then wiring wheeling, Zinc primeing the hole car, sealing, painting.. There is about 40hr of welding left yet lmao.
Well Kev, I have decided to dtay single until the build is complete! lmao
Thanks guys
scott.parker
03-12-11, 06:39 PM
Dan i rememberer looking at the state the front end was in the other year at PV and tbh i thought to my self then it would be quite bad els where etc, you get know how bad they are in general from the suspect certain areas conditions etc, did you ever see my mate Mike's Silk Violet GSi? we did the same on his on the rear inner arches/chassis legs, and the front splash guards, common issues etc.
Looks good though mate, glad you have persevered and saving it.
I might to do some welding on the new loon project..
Scott
Yeah I remember having the chat. No i don't think I have seen it, does sound interesting though. Thank you and yeah she mean to much to me to s scrap her.. Whats plans have you got with the loon then?
Dan
Well I didn't get a lot done today. Should hopefully get the rear inner arch and maybe out arch completed next week though, that is if it don't snow any way, if it does it just means I will have to get a bit colder. Such is life lol
Did a bit more this Sunday. Only had a few hours spare mind...
Welded the sill/arch end in..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/378866_10150415079453775_718778774_8535409_1163297 474_n.jpg
And then a small piece around the damper mount,..
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Removed the rest of the underseal and Zinc primed. Still needs sealing and stone chiping.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386114_10150415080573775_718778774_8535412_1538852 275_n.jpg
Any way then I moved on to the back panel. This is what I started with...
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Cut some crap out!!!
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I then welded a small bit back in and called it a day..
I used a nice piece of old back boiler from our house.. Recycle, The possibilities are Endless!!
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In the Mean Time I sprayed my bonnet with Zinc Primer and rubbed it all down with 600 W/D
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And I got the N/s wing ready for primer to.. No photo yet!!
Any way that is all for today kids.. Hope you enjoyed the Show!
just looked threw a fair few pages of this, and i must say youve got some good fab skills its looking awsome.
Thanks Rickyb.. I just want it to be strong and last :)
Well had another 42 minutes on her tonight,
Cracked on with my new tail gate which I got off Seno_v6...
Rubbed the lower half down and removed the rust best I could..
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Shed is do another clear out.
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I've had enough for the night now.
Last nights work, and yes I do keep most of my Novas Parts in the house.. why the **** not aye...
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Its ready for High build now. I will paint them the same time as I do the car..
That is all until the weekend, should have a few folk over to help Saturday, fingers crossed there will be another big update.
Dan
Well did a bit yesturday, I didn't do much though as it were cold.. lmao
Welded the back panel up,
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And Cut the boot corner out, believe it or not it was a bit rotten.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387311_10150425174703775_718778774_8570836_1475979 583_n.jpg
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Never seen a nova go here before..
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Mean while Lewis came round a removed the front suspension..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387781_10150425182243775_718778774_8570858_3769394 15_n.jpg
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394027_10150425183333775_718778774_8570863_6496250 30_n.jpg
Cheers chap.
I also trimmed the back panel down.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390992_10150425184383775_718778774_8570869_3294630 44_n.jpg
And to end the day we removed the windscreen.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395330_10150425186423775_718778774_8570888_1299053 617_n.jpg
any way will get some more done soon, over and out!
Best thing that, trimming the dirt catcher bits on the back panel that obviously just leads to ROT :thumb:
Well I welded a bit up Kev and then thought, bollocks to it! Just like I did with my front wings and valance :)
Well I welded a bit up Kev and then thought, bollocks to it! Just like I did with my front wings and valance :)
We should all know the traps by now eh so quite right, thinking about doing the same with mines to aid preservation ;)
Yeah you might as well Pal. I have done no end like that on mine. the front outriggers are all smoothed into the slash guard for example.
gary_126
22-12-11, 03:38 AM
progress is looking good! Wish i had the same motivation at the moment.
Cheers Gary, I have the odd hour here and there, its all the nice project threads on here that keep me going. :)
Update time.
Well first of all I made a plate for the boot corner.
Offered up.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381163_10150445358448775_718778774_8661548_1209306 89_n.jpg
While I were there I noticed the towing eye only had a few spot welds. So thought I may aswell seem it :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403169_10150445358788775_718778774_8661549_6055475 36_n.jpg
Then I welded the plate in, this is the underside.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399664_10150445359038775_718778774_8661550_9168232 58_n.jpg
And from the top.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386693_10150445359353775_718778774_8661551_5946835 24_n.jpg
Corner view.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393518_10150445360233775_718778774_8661557_6385991 17_n.jpg
Ground it all down abit to :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398047_10150445361378775_718778774_8661561_2110228 217_n.jpg
My new 'trimmed down back panel :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/394789_10150445361833775_718778774_8661562_1355999 790_n.jpg
Quick cover of primer.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401380_10150445362198775_718778774_8661565_7117929 74_n.jpg
The other end of the panel were then welded up.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375519_10150445364113775_718778774_8661567_2109392 348_n.jpg
I quite like the new shape...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406708_10150445364543775_718778774_8661569_2121357 318_n.jpg
So thats the back panel done :D.. on with the N/s/f cross member.
Cut the lower half of the leg out for two reasons. one because there was a small bit of rot and I wanted to be sure there were no more and the other being I want to tie in the cross member like I did the other side for strenght and to remove the silly water traps...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381325_10150445365053775_718778774_8661571_1793691 108_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406668_10150445365583775_718778774_8661573_2474441 1_n.jpg
Just need to plate it up now :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408178_10150445366453775_718778774_8661574_1356081 649_n.jpg
I also removed the servo and brake pipes.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408410_10150445367798775_718778774_8661578_1214563 48_n.jpg
And this is how she is looking .. Nearly half way through the welding too so I am excited now.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390053_10150445368938775_718778774_8661583_7806871 20_n.jpg
Anyway thats it for today folks :)
So Monday morning I started working on the ode Nova again,
Made the plate for the Chassis Leg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377160_10150453143803775_718778774_8701225_3632930 75_n.jpg
Welded her on :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388724_10150453144813775_718778774_8701234_1073648 578_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390813_10150453144383775_718778774_8701229_1359334 337_n.jpg
Had a little rot on the top of the Cross member so cut that out.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381344_10150453145413775_718778774_8701241_1913746 438_n.jpg
New Piece welded on :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408727_10150453146503775_718778774_8701247_2398805 5_n.jpg
Made a small strengthener for the bottom of the leg and welded it on.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403929_10150453147468775_718778774_8701255_1129793 060_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398121_10150453148298775_718778774_8701261_8209758 61_n.jpg
I then boxed the front in.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386211_10150453149323775_718778774_8701270_1409343 729_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402574_10150453150453775_718778774_8701278_3912554 33_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387279_10150453153023775_718778774_8701294_5138374 3_n.jpg
And after a quick coat of paint to stop the rain getting in.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381797_10150453154653775_718778774_8701306_1808541 247_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391842_10150453155538775_718778774_8701313_6277043 57_n.jpg
Just need to make the other wing mount bit and the front will be then done. Next Job is to cut the turret out like i did the other side as I know its been welded before and it don't look that neat so I want to be sure its strong and do it again :)
christurboo
05-01-12, 12:40 AM
this must be one of the only threads on here that get updated every day fair play mate its getting there should be mint when done. stoped updating mine as no1 even looked lol
Received a few more goodies for the turbo today. Should be making the manifold soon.. :)
Will add a picture or two this weekend :)
Dan
Well did a bit more today, had a couple of mates to help out so we got plenty done.
I cracked on with the N/S turret
Chopped all the suspected areas out.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390413_10150463477123775_718778774_8740463_1779681 268_n.jpg
Mean while Rob removed the fuel Tank and rear beam.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408112_10150463477818775_718778774_8740468_7236501 33_n.jpg
I bolted the brace on to steady the Job up a bit..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383077_10150463478358775_718778774_8740473_1993204 455_n.jpg
First bit of welding, again 2mm plate
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383313_10150463478923775_718778774_8740480_1646389 594_n.jpg
Second bit, chassis leg top only.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393373_10150463479433775_718778774_8740483_6185809 98_n.jpg
The ream beam
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406840_10150463480148775_718778774_8740490_2104888 091_n.jpg
So any way, we thought we would offer up the new turbo..
Old on top
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396780_10150463480543775_718778774_8740494_2351888 75_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390086_10150463481363775_718778774_8740502_1761667 123_n.jpg
And roughly where it will sit.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383257_10150463481943775_718778774_8740507_9674254 6_n.jpg
I will need some kind of log manifold to be made.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403734_10150463482753775_718778774_8740514_1832071 507_n.jpg
I then tied in the chassis leg and arch top. I want a smooth bay So I have done it like this for minimal filler.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390857_10150463483403775_718778774_8740519_9092343 00_n.jpg
This piece is actually a nova rear seat base.. Recycle aye :) The possibility's are endless!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388410_10150463484483775_718778774_8740526_3282346 21_n.jpg
Quick grind down and some primer to keep the wet out.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401569_10150463484928775_718778774_8740530_1128580 855_n.jpg
Then on with the back of the turret
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383738_10150463485388775_718778774_8740537_4494079 9_n.jpg
Poor old Ryan spent the day removing the underseal from the rear arch.. looks pretty good bless him..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402072_10150463486278775_718778774_8740553_1260745 668_n.jpg
And then Rob removed the rest of the fuel lines and brake pipes so now the shell is bare underneath.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/166911_10150463486698775_718778774_8740559_4191074 13_n.jpg
I then had a go fitting a K-series manifold, lines up well and with some work I think I might be able to mount the t25 on it..
Will have to wait and see, any way here is a photo to show how good a fit it is.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400825_10150463490173775_718778774_8740578_1932885 935_n.jpg
That's all for today any way folks...
Dan
looking good :) just the other sill and arch to do now then yeah?
I spot a slight problem here, I trust you've fixed it lol
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408727_10150453146503775_718778774_8701247_2398805 5_n.jpg
Remember I want that lambda sensor back in one piece too :thumb:
No not yet but I will lol.
Certainly going to town on this fella, good work :thumb:
i'd probably forget untill i painted it lol
Nahh I wont forget, turbo should fit nicely btw. If I give you the gasket could you sort out the flange please :)
Certainly going to town on this fella, good work :thumb:
Best way pal :)
good, that manifold looks pretty good tucked in there.
yeah no problem, I'll see if i can get hold of mark on monday.
I also want the cat part of that manifold back, seeing as I gave you it lol
You can have it, but you do no its a steel pre cat, well robs were any way. So worthless..
pikey1986
08-01-12, 01:14 PM
i wish i had your motivation lol
You can have it, but you do no its a steel pre cat, well robs were any way. So worthless..
is it steel? oh f*ck it then, not worth owt is it lol. chuck it
i wish i had your motivation lol
so do I! not touched mine for ages lol
pikey1986
08-01-12, 01:20 PM
i want mine done for national weekend but i also said that last year lol
I want mine done for PVS, anything before that is just a bonus lol but then I only have a weekends work to get it done. Now Mr Ball on the other hand... lol
pikey1986
08-01-12, 01:28 PM
ive only got about 5-6 days worth of work and it'd be finished
we both need to get on with it then lol Dan will still finish his before me though lol
I want mine done for PVS, anything before that is just a bonus lol but then I only have a weekends work to get it done. Now Mr Ball on the other hand... lol
I want to Like this :P
As it is Saturday I did a bit more to the ode Nova..
Cracked on with the N/S Turret.
Made a plate up and welded it in at the back between the turret and loom hole.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394263_10150477259943775_718778774_8787215_4432004 12_n.jpg
This is a close up of the engine side, where the Servo would be
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404473_10150477261158775_718778774_8787221_1929760 570_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386486_10150477262133775_718778774_8787224_2066652 819_n.jpg
I then cracked on making the inner of the outer bit.
Seemed and Plugged.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396763_10150477262893775_718778774_8787226_6147551 98_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378953_10150477263888775_718778774_8787228_1321005 661_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378604_10150477264283775_718778774_8787230_1951334 839_n.jpg
A quick coat of paint to cover her up.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406549_10150477264958775_718778774_8787231_1463252 655_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395687_10150477265853775_718778774_8787236_1686200 185_n.jpg
Once the welding is all done I think I may blast the hole bay then just prime it all at once. Would make life easier.
Also removed the Passenger Door.
That is all for today though.. it were to cold. :(
Aye your definately well practised in the art of welding mate, i had my 1st attempt today on the GTE Reshell and its certainly not as easy as it looks :eek:
Keep up the good work :thumb:
Aye your definately well practised in the art of welding mate, i had my 1st attempt today on the GTE Reshell and its certainly not as easy as it looks :eek:
Keep up the good work :thumb:
Thank you sir, I am only self taught but I have had a bit of practice over the last 7-8 years,
You'll get the hang of it soon enough. :)
Thank you sir, I am only self taught but I have had a bit of practice over the last 7-8 years,
You'll get the hang of it soon enough. :)
Hope so, just when i think im doing ok it goes and snotters big style. Flat surfaces are by far the easiest, manage to make that look not to bad lol
Lol, I have a few tips in welding car, as they are so different to proper metal lol. Pm me if you like
Lol, I have a few tips in welding car, as they are so different to proper metal lol. Pm me if you like
:thumb:
Your inbox is full :(
Well I braved the cold yet again, Finish my front strut/torret/ inner wing..
Basically made some spacers to move reinforce the torret mount or what ever you want to call it.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421632_10150507343708775_718778774_8877528_1871167 805_n.jpg
Then I made this to go on top, exactly the same as the other side.. should be very strong indeed :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421012_10150507344423775_718778774_8877530_8532735 42_n.jpg
From above..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/416914_10150507345133775_718778774_8877531_6264941 6_n.jpg
I then wired wheeled the rest of the underseal and brush painted the inner arch with Zinc primer, once it were dry I went round the edges with etch primer. They will all be seemed sealer and spray primed, stonechiped, then gloss painted with 10l 2k once eventually :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404945_10150507345568775_718778774_8877532_2160048 73_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405335_10150507352683775_718778774_8877536_2092564 473_n.jpg
I cracked on making the wing support like the other side then drilled all the new holes to mount it :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427025_10150507353948775_718778774_8877541_4023518 72_n.jpg
and the wing fitted...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405838_10150507353523775_718778774_8877539_2098857 508_n.jpg
As the cross member was now finished I decided to drill the holes for the rad and tie bar mount, then I gave it a good wire wheel and primer. The Inter-cooler mount do need moving though, but that is a job for when I can actually fit the bumper etc.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399966_10150507354468775_718778774_8877542_2146181 159_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407392_10150507355838775_718778774_8877544_6575106 02_n.jpg
And How I left it. Definitely getting there now :), just front chassis legs, sill and both arches to do :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430544_10150507356198775_718778774_8877547_1739488 533_n.jpg
Shes definately coming along mate, although you might need another engine to pull all that metal you putting into it lol
I think you would be surprised how heavy the rust is I have removed. I will weigh the car when its done, can't see it being much heavier tbh. But I don't really mind as long it is strong :)
I think you would be surprised how heavy the rust is I have removed. I will weigh the car when its done, can't see it being much heavier tbh. But I don't really mind as long it is strong :)
Yup, well i think it will be strong enough anyway :thumb:
Fair play dan keep cracking on lad will soon be summer so pull your finger out lol looking good though lad!
Cheers Dan, still waiting on your support though :P
spot on mate :) that front cross member looks great
spot on mate :) that front cross member looks great
Thank you, should see 400bhp any way, :)
easilly lol will last a good bit longer than GM's rubbish attempt too. Time team will dig up that front end in 5000 years and marvel over it lol
Yeah Tony will go, now here is a lovely example of a patched ups 80s rot box, known to some as a Vauxhall Nova, clearly it has been extensively repaired as there are only remains of the patches left! lmao
Yeah Tony will go, now here is a lovely example of a patched ups 80s rot box, known to some as a Vauxhall Nova, clearly it has been extensively repaired as there are only remains of the patches left! lmao
http://sashayshantay.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/facebooklikebutton.png
Haha don't worry my games are settling down now so will have a bit more time at home instead of the other end of the back and beyond lol so will be able to come and help lad!
Haha don't worry my games are settling down now so will have a bit more time at home instead of the other end of the back and beyond lol so will be able to come and help lad!
Good man, :)
some hard graft gone into this +rep to you matey ive not got half as much as youve done and im already fed up with mine lmao.
ooops must spread the rep so i owe you.
some hard graft gone into this +rep to you matey ive not got half as much as youve done and im already fed up with mine lmao.
Cheers pal, TBH I am only doing as there to rare, and it means to much to me!
If she were a Corsa I would of scraped it years ago :)
if it were a petrol nova you'd have scrapped it ages ago lol
if it were a petrol nova you'd have scrapped it ages ago lol
I am to tight though :)
Correct. I've known that for years lol
Well haven't done alot this weekend, its to damn cold and wet for welding.
Made this on Friday though, does the job :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423305_10150525590758775_718778774_8926153_8324139 38_n.jpg
and I made a start on the rims today, got one all rubbed down and primered ready for the top coat.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419520_10150525591033775_718778774_8926154_1579584 052_n.jpg
That is it am afraid, should hopefully get the wheels all done this week. Well at least in colour then I can Lacquer at my own pleasure.
Dan
flange looks good dude. Did you chain drill and file or get the plasma out?
I hactually touched my nova yesterday! most progress in months you'll agree lol
I plasma cutted it, then tidied it up with the milling machine.
Oooo, what did you do to it?
Cheers, I plasma cut it then tidied it up with the mill.
Ohhhh, what did you do to it?
spot on.
oh no, when I say I touched it, I don't mean I worked on it, I mean I actually just touched it (like jacko) lol
Ohh. major disappointment that. lol
that flange looks good dan, might have to get you to make one up for me :)
Well let me know Sam and I will get one sorted for you :)
Just finished a wheel, needs some lacquer though.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423234_10150533385328775_718778774_8945820_8034652 03_n.jpg
that my friend looks bloody awesome, much better then white
That looks class lad very nice going to look good when it's finished lad!
seeeeeeeexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D
that my friend looks bloody awesome, much better then white
Thanks, they have come out well I think, and look fairly standard which is what I like :)
seeeeeeeexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D
That looks class lad very nice going to look good when it's finished lad!
Cheers dudes
Yes Dan, that wheel looks the dogs nuts! Top work sir
Yes Dan, that wheel looks the dogs nuts! Top work sir
thank you mate.
what you done today then?
I was at work until 2 then I got home and finished another rim. That's all tbh.
been rimming then? :p lol
Old man Jimbo
12-02-12, 06:43 PM
been rimming then? :p lol
Snigger...
Yes I have Lewis, Yes I have :)
Well today was turbo time :P...
I decided to modify the original manifold to fit the T25, This is how I did it.
Cut the original flange off.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425187_10150557105348775_445587127_n.jpg
Welded the studs onto the new Flange.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402008_10150557105683775_718778774_9009706_5800760 6_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423236_10150557106503775_718778774_9009716_3617123 10_n.jpg
I recessed the manifold to fit the new flange flush.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419936_10150557107738775_718778774_9009729_1762713 530_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/419119_10150557108463775_718778774_9009735_3363160 62_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421561_10150557109018775_718778774_9009739_8326551 62_n.jpg
A couple of tacks to make sure everything fits...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401373_10150557109328775_718778774_9009742_4759923 0_n.jpg
and then a full on seam weld.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427694_10150557109883775_718778774_9009744_2141894 313_n.jpg
Turbo is on boys.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427250_10150557110258775_718778774_9009745_1664074 073_n.jpg
Quick picture with the rad in
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398579_10150557111758775_718778774_9009752_4581192 7_n.jpg
I then cracked on with the Zaust!!
I couldn't go make a down pipe so instead I made an up pipe :)
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Clearance :/
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Best thing is the hole pipe system will come off with out removing anything other than the radiator.
I need to make the intercooler pipe now and put a flange on the down pipe to mate up with my ashley. Other than that jobs a good un :)
Old man Jimbo
19-02-12, 07:13 AM
That's ****ing mint fab work....
scott.parker
19-02-12, 10:26 AM
Very interesting Dan, didn't know you were going for a bigger turbo etc, just wandering though how much heat will be dissipated back onto the turbo and rad with it going over the top like that?
Scott
Nice work, what's the deal with welding to cast metal though is it more likely to crack?
That's ****ing mint fab work....
Thank you Sir
Very interesting Dan, didn't know you were going for a bigger turbo etc, just wandering though how much heat will be dissipated back onto the turbo and rad with it going over the top like that?
Scott
I intend to heat wrap it and make some heat sheilds. :)
Nice work, what's the deal with welding to cast metal though is it more likely to crack?
Cheers Iain, Basically I did a test first by welding a 25mm by 10mm stud to the back on the manifold. Then I tried braking it, resulted in a bent stud! So I would say this will hold :)
Wow you have been busy, awesome fab/engineering going on here.
Is the reason for the boostpipes having to go that way because of the started being in the waY?
Thanks pal, Its the exhaust pipe connor.
looks so pikey, but also great at the same time. well done matey :)
Cheers Iain, Basically I did a test first by welding a 25mm by 10mm stud to the back on the manifold. Then I tried braking it, resulted in a bent stud! So I would say this will hold :)
welding cast is fine so long as you get it really hot, you need a welder with a decent amount of power, dans welds look really good, plenty of heat there.
welding cast is fine so long as you get it really hot, you need a welder with a decent amount of power, dans welds look really good, plenty of heat there.
Cheers Pal, as you say!
Today I continued the project, first off all I finished off the down/up pipe.
Welded this onto the end so it now lines up with my ashley system.
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I also welded some M8 Nuts onto it so I could fit a heat shield.
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Then disaster struck and I ran out of welding wire.....
This put an end to the welding for today :(
My friend Ryan made him self useful and DA'd the back panel then primed both the back panel and N/S inner arch.
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Top job, any way then me and rob removed the engine, useing a...... mini digger. Lewis should have a video of this.
Basically dropped the shell on the floor and then removed the engine and lifted the shell back up.
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Engine out and rack off. Next step is to stitch the bay at the back, then prime and fill.. joys!!
More Nice work Dan! :thumb:
Ment to ask this before and have probably missed it in your project thread but whats the deal with your inlet there, is that from a different car/engine or something as mines has the airbox sitting up top???
Thanks kev, the manifold is the standard 1500 one which has been cut down.
good to see it out :thumb:
and here's the vid, you pikey f*cker! lol you look well scared when john jerks the bucket towards you lol
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Pulled my finger out tonight and rubbed down two more wheels, they're in front of the fire now drying as I used Wet and dry. Will prime them tomorrow, and hopefully have them painted by the end of the week. Then Lacquer all four next week hopefully!!
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who has more car bits in their house now then mate? you must be catching me up! lol
I am scared my ceiling will collapse :P
so long as you're not sat in the living room you'll be fine lol and this is why I have my car parts spread through the entire house to even out the load lol
Now I would but Mother would be to pleased tbh. She is moaning because I have three wheels in the living room... hardly bad is it :P
Now that's when you know things are out of control when the nova starts taking over the house lol good to see your still cracking on lad!
It is all under control pal,.. you know me though! I have Nova on my mind!!!
Cheers Nobby, I do like the standard sleeper look, can't wait to get the car finished now :)
Now I would but Mother would be to pleased tbh. She is moaning because I have three wheels in the living room... hardly bad is it :P
She's a woman. simple as that lol Lorna was not a fan of the bumpers and wings in the dining room lol
Just remind her who's the Boss Lewis :P
scott.parker
27-02-12, 10:29 PM
Dan what colors and paints are you using on the wheels, i was about to do thread asking for the oem paints for SR steelies, as is it a metallic like mistral grey and metallic silver lips?
Scott
She knows. she's currently making me a sammich lol
Good! So she bloody should be. and if she isn't then she should be sucking your... well you know what I mean!
scott.parker
27-02-12, 10:36 PM
Dan what colors and paints are you using on the wheels, i was about to do thread asking for the oem paints for SR steelies, as is it a metallic like mistral grey and metallic silver lips?
Scott
??? lol
Sorry, Scott I used Vauxhall Moonland grey, and then Halfords silver as its cheaper. The colour is lighter but looks the part still.
The last two have now been primed :)
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nice. what center caps are you using? flat pentagon ones or raised round ones? can't remember lol
I had half a day off today so I stitched the bay,
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I then ran out of Gas...
But its all good as Lewis saved the day and gave me this :)
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So I welded some more
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bay done, I moved onto the intercooler mounts. This is how it used to look, but I wanted it flipping so it was lower.
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New mounts
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Looks pretty good I think
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Thats all for today any way :)
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