Nova 1.2 to 2.0 Redtop.....hopefully

[c ryan]

Hi been on the site ages now looking at project threads really good info on them.

Always wanted a nova
Ok so i got a 1.2 nova merit blue, mk2 46 k on clock got it for €300 (From south of Ireland).

So plans are to strip out merit to bare shell and build it from ground up to a reliable 2litre non turbo (time being) .

Shell has bit of small rust


good points: doors mint,
outer mint
front mint
battery tray mint


Going to look at a 94 corsa gsi on wed that has retop conversion done already getting it for good money.
Has redtop engine
2.0 disk all round
gsi interior
nice alloys

will all this stuff fit in straight off other than the shafts???????????


This is my first build so i will be asking questions ha sorry but has to be done

So here a crap picture to start me build thread,


http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0317.jpg

during stripping it.

[Cle]

For redtop conversion you need more parts than just new shafts mate iirc theres an article on it have a look :thumb:

[c ryan]

For redtop conversion you need more parts than just new shafts mate iirc theres an article on it have a look :thumb:


oh i no that but what i was asking will most of the stuff from the converted corsa fit . i knew the shafts are different

[Plug]

mounts are different

[Cle]

Not sure lol wait for someone with knowledge to reply lol

[c ryan]

ok wel when some one does know can they tel me
1. will the brake set up on the 94 corsa fit
2. will they suspension fit like springs , shocks, etc
3. is there much playing around with the loom needed

Also as im going to look at a redtop is there any thing that commonly goes wrong with them,

[Plug]

the suspension and brakes will fit

Brakes depend on wheels

[c ryan]

the suspension and brakes will fit

Brakes depend on wheels

ok thanks i ay the whells will fit as ill be taken the corsa hubs and alloys and putting them on nova axle

[MattBrown]

Corsa gsi interior wont fit either fella:thumb:

And is it a type 1 or type 2 corsa shell?

As the mounts for an ecotec engine are differant arent they?

The pre ecotecs where the same as nova's, but im not sure on an ecotec corsa having the same mounts!

[c ryan]

Wel still cracking on with stripping out the old 1.2 engine , have old petrol tank off and exhaust .

No pics yet gay camera has no batteries

Next step is to get old engine out and get sorting rusty spots!!!

[Angus Closier]

sounds good I'm in the middle of my first big project same as yours 1.2 to a 2.0l much more needs doing than I first thought and has taken far longer! iv been at it for nearly a year! (im 17 and lack of money!) just make sure you do it to how you want it in the end i.e dont cut corners like i started off doing! good luck

[c ryan]

i wont going to build this so it wont need a rebuild for long time love having a project to tip away at and love the novas

[robertdevlin69]

so what its not happening then no?ill give you 200 eurons for it

[c ryan]

No its going ahead sorry for confusion bit i was at today

Wel still stripping out car and searching for rust just few pics of me progress today took out all the wiring and ready to drop out engine

just few of my rusty sills soon to be cut out

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0338.jpg

left
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0339.jpg

rust inner wing
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0336.jpg

then bit of engine stripping all the bits gone wiper motor etc
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0341.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0342.jpg

bit sound deading removed hate this ****!!!!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0340.jpg

and how i left it this evening
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0343.jpg

so i have all the wiring out and labled.

just wondering do i use the nova engine loon or do i need the loom for the c20e or do i use a bit of both ?? :?:

[let_nova]

both looms

[Novaboi_1991]

id get all that rust sorted before you think about redtop, lol

sounds like some good plans thou mate,

[c ryan]

ah ya all the rust will be cut out see the reason i ask about loom is i dont want to throw out something i need. also may be getting a 93 converted redtop corsa next week !!

[Nobby]

fuk me mate wheres it been parked in a lake?!?! get the rust sorted 1st trust o it will be pulled apart! good plans though!

[c ryan]

fuk me mate wheres it been parked in a lake?!?! get the rust sorted 1st trust o it will be pulled apart! good plans though!

ah its not as bad as ya think its just the sills, back panel and that bit on drivers inner wing.

[c ryan]

ok small update been taking out all the sound deading thank god just have to clean it up bit better . bought a head gun in lidle and its brill for taking up that crap

also made up a tralloy thing to drop me enhine onto

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0370.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0366.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0368.jpg

[c ryan]

ok so havent updated in a while haven been working on nova as college exams. now im on holidays want to get as much done as possible over the xmas

so today i started to remove the engine some pain taking it out from underneath

few pics
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0041.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0038.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0042.jpg

so next plan is to get stuck into the rust on front end bought a drill wire brush thing and primer

[nova_niek]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0343.jpg


Ryan,

just an idea: put the heap of wood sitting in the back to good use: build some shelves to store your Nova bits on. Having a tidy workplace makes for easier work, especially when a bolts falls on the floor and disappears under a pile of rubbish... hell!!!

Save lots of boxes, jars and buckets to keep everything organised. Use labels and take pics of everything and then some more! It helps no end. :thumb:

Trust me, been there done that. You won't believe the amount of parts (especially nuts, bolts, screws and unidentified small gubbins) you end up with... nightmare. :mad:

Good luck and don't give up!
Niek

[xe Dan]

you say you bought a wire brush drill bit and some primer hope you forgot to mention welding as its pointless having a red top nova that hasnt been welded up as they pull them selves apart

[--ToM--]

slam some gsi skirts over them sills and itll be reeeet. on a more serious note it needs some serious plating not just on the rot holes but the engine bay or the motor will just rip the car apart.

[MattBrown]

slam some gsi skirts over them sills and itll be reeeet. on a more serious note it needs some serious plating not just on the rot holes but the engine bay or the motor will just rip the car apart.

Bodge ftw!

I would tidy that place up too, when welding, things go on fire sooo easily!

[c ryan]

ya i know place is mess have tidy it up since and in regards to labeling stuff i have it all stored in boxes .

and in terms of welding its going to be sent to friends place to get a proper job and just have to get a strenghtening kit sorted now

as its a 1.2 injection engine does anyone know if the 1.2 petrol tank work for the redtop????

[--ToM--]

indeed the tank will work pal might be worth changine the pump though

[c ryan]

been doing a bit more prep for welding cleaned up all the seams to get them ready just put bit primer on them fot time been as im waiting on welder and strenghten kit and still have loads of stuff to clean up for welder
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0038-1.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0041-1.jpg
stripping out dash have all wires labled so not to bad when putting back together getting dash flocked in next few weeks
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0045.jpg
and pics of me dogs getting out of frosty weather
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0044.jpg

[nova_niek]

...and pics of me dogs getting out of frosty weather
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/rhino_2008/BILD0044.jpg
<OT> Dogs are cool. Here's our wee Amber (the black lady) with her friend Sultan. </OT>

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/amber/AmberenSultan.jpg

[tonytoc11]

this is for sale now is it?