Dan's L reg Td SX

[Balley]

Cheers Benn, finally getting used to welding rot boxes :P

[Lewis.]

stitch welds look spot on pal, much better than some sh*t you see on here lol

how much gas was left? would rather give it to you than give it back to BOC lol

[Balley]

Last wheel now done :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430207_10150583091773775_718778774_9099518_1683933 215_n.jpg

[Balley]

stitch welds look spot on pal, much better than some sh*t you see on here lol

how much gas was left? would rather give it to you than give it back to BOC lol

Cheers mate. about 90bar so should last at least another day :) Thanks

[Lewis.]

cool :) at the rate you work that's about 2 hours lol

[Balley]

Yeah I would have to agree with you there, Fun begins tomorrow.. as its Chassis leg weekend :) 2inch box ftw

[Lewis.]

win :)

[davidfox280585]

what welder you using balley as im about to buy one and yours looks pretty good from what i see,i know ive asked before but ive forgot cheers

[Balley]

Clarke 175 turbo I think David :)

[davidfox280585]

been looking at a sip 150 turbo what you reckon?

[Lewis.]

Well I called by today to see how you were doing, but apparantly you're off shagging again! lol It's not gonne be ready for PVS like that is it now? lol


been looking at a sip 150 turbo what you reckon?

I've got a SIP 135 turbo and it's a horrible welder. It's not smooth, the wire snares up at every opportunity, and will not produce a proper weld on anything other than brand new clean stock. Mine is banished to the back of the garage, never to be used again lol

[davidfox280585]

Well I called by today to see how you were doing, but apparantly you're off shagging again! lol It's not gonne be ready for PVS like that is it now? lol



I've got a SIP 135 turbo and it's a horrible welder. It's not smooth, the wire snares up at every opportunity, and will not produce a proper weld on anything other than brand new clean stock. Mine is banished to the back of the garage, never to be used again lol

will give that a miss,i have a old clarke 150 turbo and to be honest its seen its days and it wont hold a constant weld and forever losing its pattern settings so thought id try a sip but i may now get a new age clarke

[MK999]

I've got a 160TM and love it, anything 151+ Has their better wire feed on it iirc, that's used all the way up to their 4 figure industrial gear.

[Balley]

Well Yesterday I started with this...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417079_10150584429053775_718778774_9103026_1926936 038_n.jpg

Notice the lack of floor and chassis leg....

So first of all I removed the rest of the leg.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431652_10150584429308775_718778774_9103027_2067274 732_n.jpg

And the offending item, notice this part is completely rot free.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424879_10150584429968775_718778774_9103029_1106967 926_n.jpg

Once all that was done I cleaned up the metal and clamped in the new leg I made last year.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431196_10150584430388775_718778774_9103031_5440600 31_n.jpg

I then tacked it in.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/64745_10150584430718775_718778774_9103032_49315170 3_n.jpg

Made a cardboard template for the floor.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426820_10150584431478775_718778774_9103036_2437381 58_n.jpg

Then used a piece of 2mm to patch it up, I did clean up the other side before welding it in btw, and I cleaned the top side when it was welding in.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/425830_10150584431828775_718778774_9103038_3061488 92_n.jpg

After a grind down and a wire wheel I gave it a quick coat of primer,...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429291_10150584432033775_718778774_9103039_1439612 81_n.jpg

I welded the underside, then got bored and went 'shagging' as Lewis kindly put it!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/426188_10150584432628775_718778774_9103041_8547393 20_n.jpg

[Balley]

will give that a miss,i have a old clarke 150 turbo and to be honest its seen its days and it wont hold a constant weld and forever losing its pattern settings so thought id try a sip but i may now get a new age clarke

I would try a clarke one, very good value for money imo

[Lewis.]

floor looks good mate. yesterday was certainly the better day wasn't it? lol

[Balley]

Yes certainly was! thanks :)

[Benn]

Nice welding dude.

[Balley]

Cheers Benn :)

[Balley]

I dared to cut the sill off today... lmao rot box!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424534_10150588524948775_718778774_9119591_2835375 81_n.jpg

So i cut the top edge and down the sides to have a quick look.. OMG

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431644_10150588525358775_718778774_9119595_8310332 15_n.jpg

Then ripped that all off..

Yumm

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/426158_10150588527073775_718778774_9119611_6682575 55_n.jpg

and the front

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/420484_10150588528693775_718778774_9119619_4454328 69_n.jpg

First hole...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421246_10150588529138775_718778774_9119622_1928519 979_n.jpg

Cut out

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419233_10150588529943775_882814347_n.jpg

and another hole cut out

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428142_10150588532628775_718778774_9119633_3662318 48_n.jpg

New piece

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431027_10150588535093775_718778774_9119641_4664158 7_n.jpg

Welded in, and then I ran out of gas :(

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425453_10150588536568775_718778774_9119646_1074987 839_n.jpg

So I spent ages sanding, grinding, wire wheeling the bay so I could zinc prime the seams :)

any way here is the results, just need sanding now ready for filler :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424336_10150588538023775_718778774_9119660_1481019 941_n.jpg

[Balley]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425963_10150588538468775_718778774_9119665_6388302 33_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429000_10150588539423775_718778774_9119675_1297488 004_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428130_10150588543928775_718778774_9119710_1116620 76_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/432353_10150588544568775_718778774_9119715_9260322 66_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424005_10150588549383775_718778774_9119767_5109645 86_n.jpg

Fairly pleased with the results :)

[scott.parker]

Dan you will have virtually rebuilt this hole shell soon from new plating, an im sure in the process increased the weight of the car by 50kg! lol
But fair play to you for bothering mate!

Scott

[Balley]

Dan you will have virtually rebuilt this hole shell soon from new plating, an im sure in the process increased the weight of the car by 50kg! lol
But fair play to you for bothering mate!

Scott

If it weighs 100kg more its only like having another one of me in it so I don't mind, but I will add it weighed 1030kg before so I will weigh it after and we can see how much difference there is :)

Thanks any way Scott, I must admit I am struggling at the minute! Its bloody mind numbing work.. but never mind, I can still see it being done for PVS12 (I hope lol)

Dan

[Lewis.]

oh god thats shocking! didn't think it wold be that bad inside lol getting there anyway, I can well see this as PVS tbh, once mines done I'll have some time to help out, and it'll give you some inspiration too lol

[Connor]

Jesus man, loads of suprises in this shell, top work as per though. Would of given up a long time ago if it was me lol

[Balley]

Cheers guys,

and Connor I am to far to give up now :)

[Balley]

So Today I fitted the N/S/R arch,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419429_10150598126523775_718778774_9149773_6399723 9_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/432328_10150598127838775_718778774_9149774_1402998 346_n.jpg

Looks fairly good, so thats a start anyway :)

I cut the N/S/F chassis leg out, and the floor to match the other side... Flintstone car ftw...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427755_10150598130678775_718778774_9149778_1371727 97_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427427_10150598132083775_718778774_9149780_2062804 340_n.jpg

And I finished the end of the N/S sill. Plus my friend Dan came over and gave me a hand striping the engine, we got the inlet, pump, belts, pulleys and covers off. state housing and gear box off. So overall a fairly productive few hours :)

Note, you can see the end of the sill here to :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431365_10150598133818775_718778774_9149782_9112330 41_n.jpg

[Balley]

Removed the headlining from SenoV6's nova tonight, as he wants a mk1 one to replace it so this will replace my slashed headlining. Quick pic :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431572_10150604278988775_718778774_9171516_1808659 672_n.jpg

[Lewis.]

nice, how easy did it come out?

[Balley]

Not bad tbh. Easier than I thought!

[MK999]

Only difficult bit is the windscreen, I have a 100% record on cracking them, they're 20x more fragile than the rear quarters.

[Balley]

Yeah but we have all the glass out on both cars. So the hardest bit was removing the grab handles, used a small drill and and screw to pull the plugs out. Will turn the round and refit once done :)

[MK999]

I used a claw hammer to pull the handles off iirc lol This was after the shell had been up for sale for yonks and no one had bought it at giveaway prices so I went animalistic on it, sills were properly fcuked from jacking it up by the time it got pulled away lol

[Lewis.]

cool i've got no handles left from last time remember lol I'll get deano to remove my glass again, then just need to get sean to make me a new headlining :)

[Balley]

Well easy enough then :)

[Lewis.]

aye :)

[Balley]

Had another good day yesterday,

Started by finishing the inner sill. So I cut the rest of the old one out and was left with this!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426007_10150611836053775_718778774_9195812_1095780 028_n.jpg

First plate.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420464_10150611836328775_718778774_9195813_1866347 733_n.jpg

Welded.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421290_10150611837378775_718778774_9195817_1532971 688_n.jpg

I then welded the seat belt nut in, bit of an over kill lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422973_10150611837953775_718778774_9195818_8621273 76_n.jpg

Once that was done I was ready to fit the outer sill, I offered her up and starting marking and cutting.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420307_10150611838608775_134491752_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425621_10150611839678775_718778774_9195826_2841369 68_n.jpg

Mostly welded, but then I got bored.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/419663_10150611842148775_718778774_9195829_5329603 7_n.jpg

Also put the door back on to see how it fits..

Not to bad tbh :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/432290_10150611842613775_718778774_9195830_4218574 32_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423766_10150611843273775_718778774_9195831_1766422 847_n.jpg

In between all of that I also painted all the inner sill with zinc primer, and I seem sealed the front end.. what a horrible job :(

[Balley]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423667_10150611843568775_718778774_9195833_9577271 56_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421105_10150611844513775_500754669_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424149_10150611845088775_718778774_9195836_9497534 86_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421144_10150611845488775_718778774_9195837_9232978 32_n.jpg

Any way that is now all done, just need some filler in the bay.

Lewis also swopped my his two 8 inch fans for my 12 inch, looks great.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/416815_10150613433508775_718778774_9202358_1587723 484_n.jpg

Dan

[scott.parker]

Dan what cooler is that mate?
Good skills..
Scott

[Balley]

Its just a universal jobby. Has 2 1/4 inch outlets and about 7 inchs tall.

Cheers Scott. Its getting there any way.

Dan

[scott.parker]

Just thinking it looks about right to go behind a grill..

[nova_stee]

Frontera ones go behind the one piece grill with a let so would be ok with yours scott

[Balley]

I think it would fit well behind with a bit of careful modding to the back of the bumper maybe. Why not try.. I could send you a link for one if you like Scott!

[vx kev]

More good progress Dan :thumb: Aye the sealer bit is dire, be scrapping it off yer fingers for a week and thats using gloves :wtf:

[Balley]

Cheers Kev, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now anyway :)

[Balley]

Well I started the day off my doing a head gasket on my daily :( sad times

Here is proof :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/557104_10150625608868775_718778774_9243645_1946470 80_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534990_10150625609308775_718778774_9243647_2126096 117_n.jpg

Finished it at around 2, I then got some lunch and cracked on with the Nova. Started by finishing the sill.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522556_10150625609573775_718778774_9243649_3593785 55_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535774_10150625610193775_718778774_9243651_5344485 59_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551883_10150625610718775_718778774_9243652_6058080 66_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542766_10150625611043775_718778774_9243654_9833168 74_n.jpg

And after a quick grind down.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528744_10150625611498775_718778774_9243657_6617072 42_n.jpg

I then cut the back arch off. She need a bit of work on the inner but over all not to bad tbh!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/557150_10150625611903775_718778774_9243658_1276666 980_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535576_10150625612328775_718778774_9243659_5651776 01_n.jpg

by this point I had had enough so called it a day.

Quick picture of how she looks at the minute.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/550104_10150625613863775_718778774_9243663_2692805 53_n.jpg

[Lewis.]

win :) the inner arches look pretty solid don't they

[Balley]

Yeah its just the lower parts that need doing. Overall pretty good!

[Lewis.]

makes a change from what you've found elsewhere lol and ta for your help earier mate :thumb:

[Nobby]

looking good mate

[Balley]

makes a change from what you've found elsewhere lol and ta for your help earier mate :thumb:

Yeah it does but tbh the rear arches were pretty clean, and still original which is weird! Its okay pal... was happy to help!

[Balley]

looking good mate

Cheers Nobby, may be back on the road one day!

[Dervy]

keep going mate, its looking really good.

[pie]

looking good balley :thumb:

[Count Vaux Alot]

Getting there mate great effort!

[Balley]

Cheers guys, means a lot :)

[Lewis.]

are you doing it today or with Zoe?

[Balley]

Well the car was becoming a bit of a tip. There were lose bolts, brackets, tools etc every where so I decided today to organize the lot. I started with the battery tray which was full of engine bay bolts, mounts and general crap. I gutted it all and brushed it out leaving me with this!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545867_10150627192183775_718778774_9250718_1429827 261_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554558_10150627192643775_718778774_9250723_2846025 7_n.jpg

I then got a load of storage boxes out the garage and slowly bagged all the bolts up etc and put them with the associated part. Then I gutted the interior and did the same.

Leaving me with this :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389641_10150627192908775_718778774_9250725_1998894 96_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546240_10150627192488775_718778774_9250721_3409200 19_n.jpg

I then offered up the wing to the new sill. Fits well :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526669_10150627194913775_718778774_9250735_1691213 787_n.jpg

And put my fresh bonnet on as it was in the way.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/557470_10150627197663775_718778774_9250749_1659124 668_n.jpg

Then I went to the Girlfriends for a BBQ, good times :)

[Connor]

Ahh if you squint it kinda looks like its going back together lol. Looks like a car again with the bonnet and wing on. Wish i could of had a bbq today :(

[Balley]

It will be soon Connor :)

Just been told that my welding is ****... best get some one else in to do it I guess! W&nkers lol

[Balley]

Well I got back from work today at 5.51 and guess what,... I did more work on my car... IN THE SUN :)

I made the wing and the door fit the sill better with the aid of a block and a hammer. Then I preped the wing with 400wet and dry, panel wiped it and sprayed it with grey primer.

What do you think. I think it fits miles better than most original Novas wings do!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541364_10150629538178775_718778774_9261481_1881093 284_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521891_10150629539488775_718778774_9261494_8261578 08_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542674_10150629540998775_718778774_9261505_1262616 241_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559467_10150629542413775_718778774_9261512_1840678 071_n.jpg

Overall I am very pleased with it and plan to do the other side tomorrow.. Good times :)

[scott.parker]

That is a good gap dude, good going!

[Balley]

Cheers Scott. the door used to stick out nearly 10mm past the door and the wing stuck out a good few mm past the door so overall pretty tidy now :)

[Dervy]

that wing looks spot on mate, primer looks really goos to.

[Balley]

Cheers Sam :)

[Lewis.]

looks good, jealous of your solid battery tray lol I did laugh when you were pointing out those microscopic flaws in the wing though lol

Problem is, it's not a proper Nova now, you should be able to see the panel gaps from space lol

[Balley]

looks good, jealous of your solid battery tray lol I did laugh when you were pointing out those microscopic flaws in the wing though lol

Problem is, it's not a proper Nova now, you should be able to see the panel gaps from space lol

only bit of the car that is solid!

[Balley]

Well I was ashamed at the lack of effort I have put in recently after seeing Craigs GTE project so I thought I best get my **** in the garage and finally get the wheel Lacquered.

I used 2k Lacquer as I wanted a deep shine,

Here is the results. Not perfect but pretty good I think :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545752_10150643078968775_718778774_9308446_1513458 462_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/548371_10150643106558775_718778774_9308545_1694691 100_n.jpg

I have also stripped the long Shaft and found out why it was knocking,


Cleaned up the Tapered shaft.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564302_10150642906128775_1086570613_n.jpg

And the Big block inner.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551593_10150642906468775_718778774_9307491_1989042 219_n.jpg

And here centre of the outer, Looks to be the part at fault!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/524490_10150642906688775_718778774_9307493_1789980 191_n.jpg

I have sourced a New outer off Lewis so all is good.

While the Wheels were drying I gave the outer a coat of primer. I will be doing them silver and the shafts black enamal like the rest of the steering/suspension components :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555098_10150643167048775_718778774_9308689_4588457 51_n.jpg

Any way that is all for tonight.

[Lewis.]

Wheels look mega.

Wasn't aware I gave you an inner joint lol thought you wanted an outer? and i've not given you that yet lol

[Balley]

Wheels look mega.

Wasn't aware I gave you an inner joint lol thought you wanted an outer? and i've not given you that yet lol

Corrected, and you will though!!

[Lewis.]

ah that makes more sense lol

[raf24]

Cracking job on the wheels mate,they look superb :thumb:

[Balley]

Cheers Craig. They do have the odd bit of dust/crap in them but they look the part still! Should hopefully get the tyres on soon :)

[raf24]

I'll keep checking for updates mate,no slacking!! lol

[Dervy]

awesome job on the wheels mate

[Balley]

Cheers Sam, Yeah they come out pretty well tbh!

[Southie]

Love the fact you've put the wheels aren't perfect but to me from the picture it looks spot on, well done on the build progress so far ;)

[Balley]

Love the fact you've put the wheels aren't perfect but to me from the picture it looks spot on, well done on the build progress so far ;)

Cheers dude, but they do have a bit of dust in them and the odd bit of orange peel etc. They will polish up a treat though.

[Balley]

Bit better I guess, fitting the tyres tomorrow so I will update then :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554313_10150647320853775_718778774_9318531_1353482 620_n.jpg

[JoshyNova]

Impressive stuff so far mate wheels look awesome.

[Balley]

Impressive stuff so far mate wheels look awesome.

Cheers Dude

[Lewis.]

er, pictures of tyres fitted? shame you can't even offer them up to the car lol

[Balley]

Update.

Stripped and cleaned up my front hubs and rack the other day.

Started with this.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295138_10150652627783775_718778774_9335862_6041720 78_n.jpg

Started on the calipers first.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319709_10150652628023775_718778774_9335866_1291976 781_n.jpg

Then the hubs.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560062_10150652628303775_718778774_9335869_6344857 70_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555291_10150652813638775_718778774_9337063_2036300 880_n.jpg

and then the Bottom arms.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295247_10150652628568775_718778774_9335874_6290649 05_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/292193_10150652814073775_718778774_9337067_1351151 01_n.jpg

And after a good old grind and a wirewheel I painted everything in primer.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527543_10150652629303775_718778774_9335879_3170267 86_n.jpg

It is grease on the hub btw.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/539224_10150652630548775_718778774_9335885_8684519 54_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295267_10150652630913775_718778774_9335893_2994021 68_n.jpg

I even did the hoses.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553526_10150652631413775_718778774_9335900_1935779 222_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534936_10150652632753775_718778774_9335920_7280778 61_n.jpg

and here's the rack before and after..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542628_10150652633158775_718778774_9335925_5118570 24_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523146_10150652633973775_718778774_9335934_2389562 80_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/550147_10150652814888775_718778774_9337075_1188707 420_n.jpg

And finally the wheels.

[Balley]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/548382_10150652812088775_718778774_9337048_8986601 97_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533399_10150652812588775_718778774_9337052_9672432 44_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292905_10150652812863775_718778774_9337055_6127902 15_n.jpg

That is all for now!

[Lewis.]

looking good :thumb: what size are the tyres? same as mine?

[Balley]

Thanks, Yeah I think so, they are 185/60R14. They look bigger than I had hoped but I still think they will look great on a Slammed OE Nova with bump strips!

[Balley]

Stripped the engine tonight as I plan on changing all the gaskets set the valve clearances...

Here are a few pictures.

The head that appears to be in good condition :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549389_10150659351993775_718778774_9369976_1475205 822_n.jpg

Sump off.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540448_10150659352963775_718778774_9369977_1422358 944_n.jpg

Injectors etc, I will be testing these at work tomorrow to :) Can any one spot the fault here?? Rep if you can.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521740_10150659373128775_718778774_9370043_7932148 45_n.jpg

And finally the block. I need to get some solvent to clean everything off but overall I am happy with the condition of every.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577790_10150659373418775_718778774_9370046_3764716 49_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544482_10150659376538775_718778774_9370060_1109590 375_n.jpg

[thespannerman]

i had a td sx, ;oved it to bits......till i got 3 points for over use of the wrong pedal!

got hit by an uninsured/moted/taxed/licenced ars@hole that was speeding through the village still miss it though!even though the accident the moved the engine showed up the fact that it was rotton!!

[7ova]

leak of pipe mate
unless you have a three cylinder engine???????????

[Balley]

i had a td sx, ;oved it to bits......till i got 3 points for over use of the wrong pedal!

got hit by an uninsured/moted/taxed/licenced ars@hole that was speeding through the village still miss it though!even though the accident the moved the engine showed up the fact that it was rotton!!

They are great fun to drive for an old diesel :)

[Balley]

leak of pipe mate
unless you have a three cylinder engine???????????

Correct, The ******* cracked on me.

[Dervy]

how did you brake the leek off pipe?

[Balley]

I just cracked it removing it, so as the crack was only little to save me zinc coating it I thought I best break it off completely.

[Lewis.]

glad it's stood up to all that abuse
skills at breaking the leak off pipe lol there's an astra with an isuzu engine at east road savages if you need another

[Balley]

I have one i think Lewis, if not yes please.

[Lewis.]

okay just let me know, i'll pull it off one dinner time if i get chance.

oh and my tyres are 185/55R14's btw, so just slightly smaller

[Balley]

Yeah I looked in your project thread last night to check lmao. Mine will do for the old sleeper look anyway :)

[Lewis.]

aye they certainly will. Now try and convince these stupid scene boys of that lol they'll tell you that you need to be stretching a 145/80R13 Trayal onto a 9j rim lol lol

[7ova]

thanks for the rep mate
have some back
and yes your old one turned out good
its in north yorkshire now with a baby xe in it
cheers stu

[thespannerman]

They are great fun to drive for an old diesel :)

great fun, upset my mates 13 sr a few times! got 3 point at scampton top!oops!

[roperstun]

If you need another leak off bit ive got a spare one from a 1.7td if its any use? postage and its urs.
Have to admire your dedication with the amount off work you have done on the shell.

[16v Nova Kev]

looking good and i think your welding is pretty good.

[deanwilko]

looking good balley, wheels look very nice. theres a pair of inner rear arches on ebay atm.

[Balley]

great fun, upset my mates 13 sr a few times! got 3 point at scampton top!oops!

I know where you mean pal, lol

[Balley]

If you need another leak off bit ive got a spare one from a 1.7td if its any use? postage and its urs.
Have to admire your dedication with the amount off work you have done on the shell.

Pm'd

[Balley]

looking good and i think your welding is pretty good.

Cheers mate :)

[Balley]

looking good balley, wheels look very nice. theres a pair of inner rear arches on ebay atm.

Thanks Dean.

[roperstun]

Pm'd

not recieved anything pal

[Balley]

Well I have been doing a bit today.

Heads stripped ready for me to grind in the valves and sort the shims out.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374071_10150667828923775_718778774_9394704_1412204 513_n.jpg

Valves out.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306271_10150667829383775_718778774_9394713_6949041 6_n.jpg

Bolted on the Intercooler.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398804_10150667830468775_718778774_9394730_4839380 57_n.jpg

Then I fitted my old bumper to see how much I had to remove off my new practice bumper.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485793_10150667831008775_718778774_9394739_1244139 099_n.jpg

I love the fact it actually looks like a car here :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581942_10150667831783775_718778774_9394752_8550594 42_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/154519_10150667832213775_718778774_9394758_2061961 289_n.jpg

The new Practice bumper, note this is just to work out how to hide the cooler the best I can.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/574794_10150667835343775_718778774_9394803_1412367 044_n.jpg

Looks pretty good I think.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/579368_10150668378863775_718778774_9396233_1428315 904_n.jpg

[raf24]

Looking good buddy,you'll get there :thumb:

[Balley]

Mean while my friend Cookie who happens to be a panel beater did this for me :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523791_10150667835743775_718778774_9394810_1739018 791_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559684_10150667837083775_718778774_9394833_1226861 098_n.jpg

Cheers mate,

I then reassembled the Rack and the calipers and painted a few bits :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531308_10150668359638775_718778774_9396133_2002323 262_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538890_10150668363953775_718778774_9396153_1545618 278_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/156272_10150668364393775_718778774_9396157_1496242 355_n.jpg

Any way that is it for today, I will be hopefully completing my engine in the next week so keep in tune :D

[Balley]

Looking good buddy,you'll get there :thumb:

Thanks, I can see the light now :)

[raf24]

Thanks, I can see the light now :)
You'll do just fine mate,its all about time and money,but unfortunately because we own novas both are hard to come by lol

[Balley]

My main problem is time, I seem to be quite a busy boy atm. Never mind though as its getting there!

[Balley]

Sad maybe but I have just sat in my room and polished my window surrounds. Can't believe how well they have come up, they have a good shine now :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581411_10150668502323775_1429421708_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/154519_10150668501618775_718778774_9396752_8166415 15_n.jpg

Photos don't do them justice.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576787_10150668501183775_718778774_9396748_8732973 30_n.jpg

[Balley]

Small update,

Reseated my valves after work, and clean the head up :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580435_10150672366228775_718778774_9412761_1315371 035_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/485677_10150672366708775_718778774_9412762_2121083 04_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560743_10150672366933775_718778774_9412763_1892043 724_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/548369_10150672367803775_718778774_9412768_1360680 220_n.jpg

Its come up well imo, Tomorrow I plan to fit new stem seals, then re fit the valves, recheck the clearences and hopefully sort them out and then it will just be the case of painting the head up :)

When I got home I degreased my block, it came up well and the paint lasted pretty well from last year. I just gave it a quick wire wheel and then another lick of paint. While I had the brush out I also finished the top side of my TCA.

Pictures :P

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545832_10150672527628775_718778774_9413319_4393282 58_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581039_10150672528228775_718778774_9413321_3683323 53_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562897_10150672529038775_718778774_9413325_8743071 _n.jpg

Hopefully more to follow tomorrow night :)

Dan

[MK999]

What paint did you use on that block? Hammerite?

[Balley]

What paint did you use on that block? Hammerite?


Woco coach enamel, Same as I have used on the hubs and TCA, I used it last time and it worked well so as its cheap I used it again :)

[Lewis.]

Looks good dude, and they all said that much boost would ruin your head lol

I did my block with woco and it's been fine so far :thumb:

[Balley]

Looks good dude, and they all said that much boost would ruin your head lol

I did my block with woco and it's been fine so far :thumb:


Cheers :)
Yeah they did lol. One of the Inlet valves were a little pitted but it did have no clearance after all :P

[Lewis.]

aye lol go and tell Pete that he knows nothing, see how well that goes down lol

[Balley]

Tbh I was more Paul who said it in the first place. Negative Ba$tard!

[16v Nova Kev]

the guy that put filler on and got it all wet should hang his head in shame.

[Balley]

the guy that put filler on and got it all wet should hang his head in shame.

Nice positive comment there, It pissed it down half way through doing it so couldnt really do anything about it. Any its covered over with a bag now taped to the car!

[Lewis.]

Tbh I was more Paul who said it in the first place. Negative Ba$tard!

ah he doesn't matter a **** anyway! tell him to bollocks! lol

[Balley]

Well I refitted the valves tonight and set the clearences :)

Only had to grind one shim to :D

Here is the Head built up..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563776_10150674903353775_718778774_9420789_7694857 66_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/154451_10150674903793775_718778774_9420790_1983516 908_n.jpg

And my new Fancy Inlet, its a Td lower with a redrilled N/a upper and the inlet pipe extended. Look good and should flow better to :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/72964_10150674904813775_718778774_9420793_16049561 28_n.jpg

As you can see it should flow nice.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401603_10150674904303775_718778774_9420792_4000985 60_n.jpg

I Spent a while wire wheeling the lower half then I gave it a coat of primer.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535506_10150674905203775_718778774_9420794_5805050 81_n.jpg

That will do for tonight I think.

[16v Nova Kev]

Nice positive comment there, It pissed it down half way through doing it so couldnt really do anything about it. Any its covered over with a bag now taped to the car!


it is actually! he should have stopped and primmed it to seal it. if you paint that now it will pop and fall off.

[Balley]

You do realise Primer is just a porous as Filler. It rained heavily for 20 minutes, we sheeted the car down and afterwards I removed the sheet, took the photo and then dried it off and covered over with a PVC sheet and tape.

I can hardly prime the panel when its raining.

Me and the people helping with the build are experienced enough and qualified enough to know what to do in these situations and have done many other projects over the years! Thanks for the advice though.

[Balley]

Well yesterday I stripped my other shaft out.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/34720_10150685860673775_718778774_9430756_17687671 90_n.jpg

Wire wheeled one Cv, they both need painting now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/548452_10150685860818775_718778774_9430759_1141253 744_n.jpg

And today I came home and finished all the front end of the welding. I.e. splash gaurds, towing eye and battery clamp stud.

Very happy about this :)

Here is a few pics :)

Splash gaurds..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538636_10150687904258775_718778774_9435605_1630810 830_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562681_10150687904808775_718778774_9435607_3870061 83_n.jpg

Towing eye nut..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575707_10150687905273775_818478906_n.jpg

Clamp stud

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/531163_10150687907763775_718778774_9435615_6139127 05_n.jpg

Hoping to get the welding done this weekend.. Fingers crossed!

Dan

[Balley]

Well Small update, Had the ode Man bead blast a few things for me,

Sump.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528592_10150694327398775_718778774_9458765_4331813 75_n.jpg

I gave it a 3 coats of high heat silver, just waiting on a few other things from him then I can crack the spray gun out and do everything at once :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545962_10150694327703775_1805039768_n.jpg

Dan

[Balley]

Oh and finished my inlet :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398892_10150694457058775_718778774_9459080_2274879 42_n.jpg

[Count Vaux Alot]

I told you that inlet would work :)

Looks good btw

[Lewis.]

inlet looks mega :) that other shaft still hiding?

[Dervy]

lovely redness :)

[Balley]

cheers guys,

Lewis, I found it just after I got off the phone :)

[vx kev]

Your certainly dedicated to the cause mate, more and more progress, slowly but surely it il be done n dusted! Keep up the good work :thumb:

[Connor]

Racing red ;) looking fab dan

[Lewis.]

lol where was it?

[Balley]

Cheers Guys :)

[Balley]

In my shed with all the rest of my Nova ****e lewis!! lol

[Lewis.]

lol sounds about right. amazing how much space a car takes up when it pieces aint it lol

[Balley]

Aye it does :P

well tonight I did a little more, finished one shaft :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538853_10150699369968775_718778774_9472866_2058816 975_n.jpg

I then pissed about with my new inlet and exhaust and took a few photos, what do you think?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564285_10150699372308775_718778774_9472886_6115347 44_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544683_10150699402788775_718778774_9473088_9696786 88_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294941_10150699403033775_718778774_9473091_4387463 97_n.jpg

I personally love it and I think it should go well with the kind of look I am after.

Dan

[raf24]

Looking really good mate,you're getting there :)

[Balley]

Thanks pal :)

[Balley]

Did a bit more today, Painted my manifold and down/ up paint.

Fitted the manifold with new nuts and stainless bolts.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535262_10150705857323775_718778774_9489302_1996158 818_n.jpg

Once the paint were dry on the down/up pipe I wrapped the top half.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533352_10150705858498775_718778774_9489309_2544792 84_n.jpg

and inbetween that I fitted the injectors and glow plugs.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/546518_10150705857768775_718778774_9489304_3490467 54_n.jpg

Dan

[Rickyb]

over the past 3 evenings and this morn ive read nearly all of this thread and man there has been some graft on this.
when do you expect to have it back on the road?
rick

[scott.parker]

Dan, not trying to piss on your fire dude, but the down pipe might rott under that heat wrap, but heres a good way to try stop it, buy some more HT paint in white and spray it onto the wrap, this might keep it from getting to moist and stop the rotting effect etc.

Other then that dude, your one dedicated lad, and i envy your determination, wish i had the get up and go.

Scott

[_Jake]

Looks awesome but could you not make a better flowing exhaust manifold? fabrication on this looks lovely though :)

[Balley]

Ricky: cheers Pal, I would like it at billing ?! maybe :P

Scott: I may spray it with VHT clear. or maybe black, dunno? Thanks anyway :)

Jake: the manifold looks like it will flow nice, and hopefully the down pipe will too. Its going to flow better than standard any way as the exhaust port is three times the size on the manifold now. Cheers any way :)

[pie]

hats off you buddy :thumb:

shes getting there :)

[Balley]

Thank you Pie :)

Small update, the water cooler banjos for the turbo came today. All I need now is a compressor flange and to work out how the hell I will fit a waste gate :P lol

Cheeky Picture

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538949_10150711191633775_718778774_9507307_1261529 07_n.jpg

Dan

[Balley]

Well I did as Scott suggested, Looks cool tbh.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527871_10150711244033775_718778774_9507464_4769923 93_n.jpg

[Balley]

Small bit more again tonight.

First of all I sealed my inlet and fitted the new stainless bolts I have acquired.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562960_10150713720513775_718778774_9515685_2842828 89_n.jpg

I then did a small bit of cleaning of the strut gaiters and rack gaiters.

Before and after pic...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/150719_10150713721848775_718778774_9515701_9672641 53_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/576401_10150713722758775_718778774_9515710_1445466 405_n.jpg

Like new aye.

Dan

[_Jake]

Jake: the manifold looks like it will flow nice, and hopefully the down pipe will too. Its going to flow better than standard any way as the exhaust port is three times the size on the manifold now. Cheers any way :)
Didnt realise that, fair play man!

[Lewis.]

looking good. head looks amazing built up the the manifolds/turbo etc. This had better be at billing, if not i'm going to trailer it there for you lol

[Balley]

looking good. head looks amazing built up the the manifolds/turbo etc. This had better be at billing, if not i'm going to trailer it there for you lol


Cheers Mate :)
Billing is my deadline, I just haven't told you lmao, I would like it on the road before then though! :P

[Connor]

Cant wait to see this beast again. Last time i saw it, i was being towed through PVS in it lol.

[Lewis.]

good! is PVS on the cards?




Last time i saw it, i was being towed through PVS in it lol.

this will probably happen again this year lol

[Connor]

I want to see you two racing down the strip come PV :thumb:

[Lewis.]

hope so :) you'll definitely see mine, and dans will be there on a trailer if not finished (he doesn't know this yet though lol)

[honie5]

I think your deadline is far to realistic dan you need to aim for pvs! Lol wouldn't be right if it wasn't all mayhem before pvs! Be good to have everyones novas back on the road for a meet in the summer!

[Lewis.]

aye it's traditional to strip and respray our Nova's during the week before PV lol Last year, mine was fully stripped on the tuesday before lol

You coming to the meet at the pride this saturday Dan?

any road, my Nova's a trailer queen now, She won't be turning a wheel on the way to PV lol

[Balley]

I want to see you two racing down the strip come PV :thumb:

You may one day lol


Cant wait to see this beast again. Last time i saw it, i was being towed through PVS in it lol.

Lmao, on the sunday when it was erm... wet!


good! is PVS on the cards? l


One **** at once, need to get it sprayed first. We will see.


I think your deadline is far to realistic dan you need to aim for pvs! Lol wouldn't be right if it wasn't all mayhem before pvs! Be good to have everyones novas back on the road for a meet in the summer!

I am sure we will have at least 3 back on the road soon pal. :) again its a maybe for pvs

[Connor]

Just trying to get some motivation your way, although its not needed atm it seems. PV is easily achievable with your skillzzzzzzzzzz and ability.
Either way its gonna be mint once its done, one of my favs!!!!!

[Balley]

Cheers Connor :). Only problem is I currently working alot at the minute and don't have to much spare time. Fingers crossed anyway...

Will you be there Saturday?

[Connor]

I hope i will mate, although it depends on uni work, on my final week and half, and dissertation comes first over everything atm. If not, i'll pop up and meet you guys one night before i disappear down south.

[Balley]

Okay mate :) Good luck with uni

[Connor]

Cheers mate, its the final stretch of my 3 years, so mega hectic lol :(

[Balley]

Best concentrate on that then mate :)

[Connor]

Probably come, but cant promise how long i'll be there for lol, be a nice break from work

[honie5]

Hopefully be there Lewis daves is getting sprayed this weekend so will see how we get on fingers crossed well be there lads! Who's going?

[Balley]

Probably come, but cant promise how long i'll be there for lol, be a nice break from work


Okay mate . I will get you a drink in then!

[Balley]

Hopefully be there Lewis daves is getting sprayed this weekend so will see how we get on fingers crossed well be there lads! Who's going?

Should be a few. Its worth coming just to say hello isn't it lol?!

[honie5]

Yer I'm sure well venture down lad give us a break I Spose lol

[Balley]

Good lad :)

[Balley]

Well I decided to pull my finger out and do a bit more welding.

I started by finishing the passenger side floor.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543219_10150753132118775_718778774_9556830_7099430 83_n.jpg

Was welding until I blew through in the bottom left hand corner/

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/485685_10150753132268775_718778774_9556831_1478888 728_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522945_10150755320303775_718778774_9557083_1456860 545_n.jpg

I then cleaned it all done, wire wheeled and D/a'd it all down and the primed.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577881_10150753134683775_718778774_9556840_1889666 102_n.jpg

Then seam sealed,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577416_10150753135433775_718778774_9556842_4235924 90_n.jpg

Looks nice and OE so I am happy.

After that I fitted the rear arch.

Cut down and offered up

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582020_10150753132788775_718778774_9556833_1012247 82_n.jpg

Cut out

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/581371_10150753133048775_718778774_9556834_3109014 41_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525859_10150753133508775_718778774_9556835_3505984 57_n.jpg

And then tacked into place

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577181_10150753134153775_718778774_9556838_9749413 35_n.jpg

Sadly it has rained heavily since :(

Dan

[nova_stee]

Massive respect for saving a shell and not just starting again.
Is there much left to do before the paint goes on

[Balley]

Complete list of welding to do is:

Finish N/s outer arch
Start N/s inner arch
Tie in the new front chassis legs to the old ones.
O/s floor requires a bit of work to.
Remove the sunroof.

and that is it, :)

Thank you Ste :D

[Balley]

Got home today and refitted a few engine parts.

Started with the sump.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562257_10150767352423775_718778774_9566047_4317677 94_n.jpg

Then on with the head.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535802_10150767355303775_718778774_9566057_8335623 04_n.jpg

and finally the Rocker cover. I used Stainless bolts on this as I think it just gives it the edge the car will one day deserve.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545814_10150767356108775_718778774_9566060_1727271 758_n.jpg

Tomorrow I will hopefully get the fuel pump, starter and intake on :)

Dan

[gary_126]

some nice detail in the engine, really like it!

[Balley]

Thanks, I still need to work out how I am going to fit a waste gate actuator but hey, I am sure I will work it out :)

[Dervy]

i thought you were going for an external waste gate?

[deanwilko]

good progress as usual. will have to pop over and have a look next time in in lincoln.

[Lewis.]

engine looks tidy mate. I still think you're going to have to run an external wastegate

[Balley]

i thought you were going for an external waste gate?

I am a tight sod, I was going to but they dear and have little to no advantage on this kinda system/turbo. The original actuator will fit nicely when I extend it as I discovered today. Trust me guys its all in hand :)

[Balley]

good progress as usual. will have to pop over and have a look next time in in lincoln.

cheers Dean you are welcome when ever pal!

[Balley]

Well I have been working on her every night this week, just I don't really want to update until I have done enough to warrant it if that makes sense! But any way everything is going well! I think my Deadline of the 12th of July is still also in reach. I shall update soon chaps!

Dan

[Balley]

Back inner arch complete.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/523809_10150801773458775_718778774_9588056_1820429 046_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536569_10150801773788775_718778774_9588059_3274530 8_n.jpg

Drivers floor complete

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556285_10150801977398775_718778774_9588744_1572564 859_n.jpg

Stonechiped the front and rear O/s arches

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301873_10150801977813775_718778774_9588745_1629776 330_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319871_10150804055653775_718778774_9596427_9558628 37_n.jpg

did a bit of smoothing,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560160_10150802045448775_718778774_9588933_2476046 05_n.jpg

and then me and the step dad went for a quick spin..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319852_10150802134703775_718778774_9589156_1419714 649_n.jpg

Dan

[Balley]

Through some filler at my bay tonight :P

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544264_10150810619208775_718778774_9617308_8094751 97_n.jpg

And added the last skim on the O/s

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522983_10150810618928775_718778774_9617306_7050727 60_n.jpg

Shall hopefully do some more tomorrow night :)

Honie also poped round and gave me these, Top man :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525766_10150810619888775_718778774_9617311_1532704 508_n.jpg

I just need the fronts and some door cards now :)

Dan

[Balley]

Finished all the shaping on the O/s of the bay today, still needs rubbind down with 180, 320 and high build but it looking good :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562627_10150813312588775_718778774_9624609_1427892 135_n.jpg

And I have made a very good start on the N/s has a few low spots etc but I will sort them on Friday :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525645_10150813313828775_718778774_9624613_4771269 6_n.jpg

Dan

[Angus Closier]

Dan, will the filler not crack being like that? I'm sure Benn or some one welded a plate over the dip then put just a skim of filler on?

Hope it don't but just a thought!


Keep up the good work!

[Balley]

Angus, if you go back a few pages you will see i have welded a plate over too. There is a maxium of 2mm on it :)

Cheers pal :)

[Angus Closier]

Angus, if you go back a few pages you will see i have welded a plate over too. There is a maxium of 2mm on it :)

Cheers pal :)

Sorry mate, me being a idiot after a long day!

Forget my comment !

[Balley]

Sorry mate, me being a idiot after a long day!

Forget my comment !

Dont worry about it pal :)

[Balley]

Update.

Finished the chassis legs today. All the welding is now done :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556233_10150839106038775_791642527_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525877_10150839106883775_718778774_9698809_1367565 371_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544728_10150839107413775_2000263899_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562133_10150839107878775_718778774_9698817_1260002 103_n.jpg

This is how she is looking now :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536493_10150839108438775_718778774_9698820_8263098 32_n.jpg

And moved her into the garage to finish the body work.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403392_10150839109068775_718778774_9698822_1350383 867_n.jpg

More to follow tomorrow!

Dan

[Iain]

Nice work, chassis legs look top notch.

[nova_stee]

Painted this week? pv is still doable

[Balley]

Nice work, chassis legs look top notch.

Cheer dude :)

[Balley]

Painted this week? pv is still doable

I doubt it lol. We will see what happens!

[Edd]

Nice work on the chassis legs, proper job

I would be tempted to drill a couple holes in them and fill with cavity wax or the like, just a thought

Keep cracking on :) will be awesome when finished

[Balley]

Nice work on the chassis legs, proper job

I would be tempted to drill a couple holes in them and fill with cavity wax or the like, just a thought

Keep cracking on :) will be awesome when finished

Thanks Edd, I have thought about drilling holes from the inside so I can seal them up nicely.

[Balley]

Today I managed to get a fair bit done.

Finished off the N/S/F inner wing

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556732_10150840736323775_1545104675_n.jpg

I then degreased the bay and Etch primed the bare bits.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540468_10150841590363775_620218029_n.jpg

After that had dried I got the ode spray gun out and gave the bay a good coat of high build.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562516_10150841158253775_718778774_9705957_1480043 922_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547558_10150841186573775_718778774_9706000_1275259 964_n.jpg

Seems the old paint on the front panel doesn't like the 2k high build, looks like I may have to bare metal the effected areas.

Here is the reaction.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546385_10150841183503775_2108935626_n.jpg

While I was letting that harden I gave the rear quarter another coat of filler.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314112_10150841388273775_1055103382_n.jpg

Blocked the top half off and put a guide coat on :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551857_10150841389243775_718778774_9706466_1976345 978_n.jpg

And the front wing.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578197_10150841389573775_313382668_n.jpg

That's as far as I got though as I think now may have over done it :(

Dan

[Balley]

I like to punish myself, I was sat down relaxing in the house but I just couldn't take my mind of the ode Nova. In the end I went out and bare metaled the slam panel. Once I was happy it wasn't going to react again I gave it another coat of etch primer. Results came out well.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481379_10150841802983775_640369888_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/536587_10150841803118775_718778774_9707865_1421872 990_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564838_10150841803623775_718778774_9707867_3017841 74_n.jpg

There are still a few areas to do around the turrets but I have made a good start anyway.

Dan

[Edd]

thats looking really good

[Balley]

Thank you Edd

[Balley]

Got up this morning and finished the filler work on the rear quarter.

Door Shut
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545806_10150843028578775_718778774_9711445_2130991 080_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542458_10150843028688775_718778774_9711446_2323131 88_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537664_10150843029313775_718778774_9711448_5348279 15_n.jpg

Floor swept, panel degreased and blown off all ready for paint.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564218_10150843239413775_845296986_n.jpg

And Painted

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535764_10150843241183775_718778774_9712072_1934833 469_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556958_10150843242128775_718778774_9712074_3854259 38_n.jpg

The line on the far right is masking tape. Finish is very good!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556130_10150843241653775_718778774_9712073_1536024 102_n.jpg

In-between coats I also gave the bay a little more high build in areas :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534252_10150843240848775_718778774_9712070_5665117 75_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522974_10150843240433775_718778774_9712067_2604922 72_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/45306_10150843240068775_718778774_9712065_17112106 5_n.jpg

Really happy with the results.
Next job is to finish the front end of the filler work around the sill.

Dan

[Tom-Tank]

Looks Wicked, Come on a long way since i saw it at PVS last year

[Balley]

Just a bit pal, sadly It wont be there this year :(

[Tom-Tank]

Shame really, i think me and connor are going to head up again if the weather is decent unlike last year

[Balley]

Weather really did ruin last Sunday, I will be going in my Arosa still :P

[Balley]

Well I have been doing a little more...

The roof was in a poor state so I thought I would make a healthy start with that.

Skim of filler.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540230_10150845636608775_718778774_9718400_2432452 17_n.jpg

Applied a guide coat to the arch.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560359_10150845637213775_1754954588_n.jpg

Finished the filler work on the sill.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579416_10150845637633775_718778774_9718412_1859639 622_n.jpg

And emptied the inside out so I can start cleaning that up too.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538205_10150845638438775_1113749236_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301723_10150845639173775_718778774_9718427_5660733 8_n.jpg

I then flatted the roof off and added some more filler.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428397_10150845639823775_914676199_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522834_10150845640483775_718778774_9718441_5212970 86_n.jpg

While the filler was going off I stone chipped the O/S arches

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552879_10150845641188775_144482088_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556893_10150845641708775_718778774_9718456_8639481 90_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550636_10150845642318775_718778774_9718464_1547823 967_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/154553_10150845644013775_718778774_9718488_1708822 251_n.jpg

While I was there I did the front panel and the bottom arm mounts.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527701_10150845643598775_718778774_9718483_4355234 83_n.jpg

And after that I removed the bloody sunroof... that was well bonded in!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543597_10150845644613775_718778774_9718495_1548638 85_n.jpg

[Balley]

I then blocked the rear arch down, Very very happy with the finish I have got. Five coats of high build really paid off.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/74698_10150845880863775_2134506092_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547877_10150845881343775_1913594594_n.jpg

And how I left the roof,..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523039_10150845882398775_718778774_9719493_2760464 47_n.jpg

Shall hopefully have another good update tomorrow.

Dan

[honie5]

Looks really smart lad won't take long now!

[Connor]

Great work mate. Cant wait to see this again! :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Dan mate your skills and your eye to details have come on loads from when you first joined, im ashamed at how unskilled you make me feel! lol

[davidfox280585]

what stonechip you using dan,
if your using that tetrosyl stuff dont as if you paint over it like i did the paint doesnt key to it and flakes,
id recommend gravi tint or the likes just avoid the tetrosyl

otherwise positive nots its coming on well some serious graft gone into it well done

[pie]

looking good buddy :thumb:

[raf24]

Fairly coming along now pal,well done

[Balley]

Looks really smart lad won't take long now!
Cheers, Hopefully not pal :)


Great work mate. Cant wait to see this again! :thumb:
Thanks Connor. Hopefully wont be long.


Dan mate your skills and your eye to details have come on loads from when you first joined, im ashamed at how unskilled you make me feel! lol
Thank you very much pal, Means alot :)


what stonechip you using dan,
if your using that tetrosyl stuff dont as if you paint over it like i did the paint doesnt key to it and flakes,
id recommend gravi tint or the likes just avoid the tetrosyl

otherwise positive nots its coming on well some serious graft gone into it well done

Buggar, That is what I have used! could I use gravi tint over the top? Cheers for letting me know though :)


looking good buddy :thumb:

Thanks :)


Fairly coming along now pal,well done

Not quite at your stage though Craig lol, Thanks though

[Count Vaux Alot]

Nice work chap looks like its well on its way :)

[Rickyb]

I love what you've done with this buddy I defo need to get my finger out lol

[davidfox280585]

i reckon you can and gravitint you obviously tint it to the colour you want and only £8 a go too ive got some as i am going to have to redo the s1 next year

[Balley]

i reckon you can and gravitint you obviously tint it to the colour you want and only £8 a go too ive got some as i am going to have to redo the s1 next year
Okay I will look into it pal


I love what you've done with this buddy I defo need to get my finger out lol
2 Weeks off work is really helping lol, cheers Pal!


Nice work chap looks like its well on its way :)

Thank you, definitely getting there now :)

[boss]

gettin there mate any more pics

[Balley]

Yes there is Boss,

So any way finished the O/s of the car today.

Roof done

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185097_10150850454843775_718778774_9733688_2288620 37_n.jpg

Floor Preped.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282805_10150850455293775_415896811_n.jpg

And then gave it a good few coats of high build.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/578250_10150850457268775_1048540355_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600792_10150850458783775_718778774_9733693_1396157 503_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/229938_10150850468393775_1990014722_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319753_10150850470213775_1948305406_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/598935_10150850472118775_917297579_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392443_10150850472818775_718778774_9733707_1481240 509_n.jpg

And while that dried I wet flatted the bay. Came up very well to be honnest.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181218_10150850656028775_549369736_n.jpg

Dan

[Balley]

Well today, me and a friend spent a couple of hours doing the final prep on the bay, we finished the piece around the lower of the windscreen and primed it, preped the removable part of the front panel and one that was done scotch brited the hole bay again and degreased.

This was the result.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598947_10150852290938775_718778774_9738538_2043215 858_n.jpg

Once I was finally happy I cracked open my new paint and spray gun and away I went.

This is what she looks like now,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/11765_10150852321703775_718778774_9738591_84303077 4_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/601577_10150852321863775_1045650412_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306958_10150852322268775_1058523140_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253261_10150852322838775_718778774_9738606_1582055 885_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282679_10150852323538775_718778774_9738610_6862918 7_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547840_10150852324098775_718778774_9738612_1316696 050_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428470_10150852324513775_624271759_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542984_10150852324963775_1538017096_n.jpg

I got a couple of runs but other than that I am over the moon :)

Dan

[davidfox280585]

got to admire your enthusiasm dan i struggle to get motivated at the best of times

[Balley]

got to admire your enthusiasm dan i struggle to get motivated at the best of times

C'mon Dave I have seen some of the work you have produced. Thank you though. I plan to have the full car in primer by Wednesday and the interior painted by Thursday. Then its just the case of waiting until the weather is good and I can paint the out side :)

[Balley]

Me and the Mrs did a little today, Removed the rest of the bonding agent around the sunroof.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527836_10150855242793775_718778774_9750570_1045835 249_n.jpg

Zoe hard at work rubbing down the door shut.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556557_10150857390893775_718778774_9757991_6761604 53_n.jpg

We're a bit dusty.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389280_10150857497093775_122462244_n.jpg


And the back arch is nearly done now, what a b&stard that was to :(

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282936_10150857390043775_808881764_n.jpg

I want the whole car in high build by tomorrow night so might be a busy one.

Dan

[raf24]

Stunning work mate,once you're finished with all the bodywork it will be a relief,good fun screwing it all back together :) + rep

[Balley]

Stunning work mate,once you're finished with all the bodywork it will be a relief,good fun screwing it all back together :) + rep

Thank you very much Craig, your build is still more of an achievement than mine. LOL

[raf24]

Thank you very much Craig, your build is still more of an achievement than mine. LOL

Every nova brought back from the dead is mate lol

[Balley]

I guess so, Not many people do it either :(

[Lewis.]

Looks ace. You still plating the sunroof?

[raf24]

I guess so, Not many people do it either :(

Correct dan,too many people just scrap them.thats why theres hardly any left now,i know it takes a lot of time and money to restore one but the way i see it you will get more looks in an old nova now than you would spending 25k on a new bmw or something,new cars are all boring and look the same anyway

[Lewis.]

Correct dan,too many people just scrap them.thats why theres hardly any left now,i know it takes a lot of time and money to restore one but the way i see it you will get more looks in an old nova now than you would spending 25k on a new bmw or something,new cars are all boring and look the same anyway

This exactly. I'm proud I saved mine too, even though I had far less to do than Dan! His probably came a close second to Bazil's for rot lol

[raf24]

This exactly. I'm proud I saved mine too, even though I had far less to do than Dan! His probably came a close second to Bazil's for rot lol

Makes it even better when its done lewis,knowing theres another one saved and put back on the road :thumb:

[Balley]

Well I have just had two hours on her,

Finished the back arch.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544848_10150859312338775_265245128_n.jpg

A pilliar had the typical door removal dint so I smoothed that out to.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560722_10150859321008775_1220849873_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393055_10150859320578775_718778774_9764226_1564320 374_n.jpg

So the next plan is to paint the side and the inside with high build, So watch this space!

Dan

[Lewis.]

looks good. are you still plating the sunroof?

[Balley]

Painted!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255415_10150859810658775_200957459_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/575805_10150859811948775_646931275_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536031_10150859813128775_252371826_n.jpg

[Balley]

Just been out and wet flated mt boot floor

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533394_10150860354573775_1936458408_n.jpg

Heater is just drying it off ready for gloss tomorrow!

Dan

[novalew]

epic build mate + rep

i only hope that i am half as dedicated as you when i get my next one soon

[Balley]

Thank you Novalew

[Balley]

Sprayed the inside today, looks pretty crap tbh, i got few runs in it and there is a few lumps of dirt in the wheel well. Never mind as you cant see any off the bad areas.

Can't wait to start build her back up!

Will add photos soon,

Dan

[Balley]

As promised Pictures,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/181195_10150861392268775_342658720_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550786_10150861392688775_1778190607_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/205289_10150861393203775_389641862_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601294_10150861395133775_1983672020_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550798_10150861395793775_1709367985_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/486992_10150861396093775_2786556_n.jpg

Dan

[Balley]

Pulled the car out yesterday! Going to paint the bonnet and wings soon, bolt them on. Fit the loom, engine & box, all the pipes hoses etc just to get them out the way. Then when the weather is nice I will paint the back half of the car.

Here she is anyway

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525130_10150863349483775_856507617_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526155_10150863349783775_1602334365_n.jpg

Engine bay has come up so well, very pleased with it!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543032_10150863353843775_707799992_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/536139_10150863355398775_198465393_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255474_10150863355663775_1244363128_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/229907_10150863356708775_1251015963_n.jpg

So like I said, just going to concentrate on the rebuild for now, I am hoping everything will go together nicely :)

Dan

[Edd]

Very nice

Good luck with rebuilding it all, take your time and no corner cutting is the way

[Balley]

Very nice

Good luck with rebuilding it all, take your time and no corner cutting is the way


Thank you Edd, I can't wait to be honest. :)

[Nova00]

Excellent work
I remember seeing it when it had wheels and the rest of the parts
When do you think it will be completed ?

[Connor]

Wow! Keep it up Mr Dan!