Nova 1.3 T40 - Project

[Benn]

On the flat part of the metal, its dub skinned tho so you'll need a good kone cutter.

[vaughanmc]

What do you mean mate ?

[moffat]

I'll need to do the same mate - Is there any set place for them ?

for the wires no. the motors get drilled in on the doors al get a pic for you at some point, and run the wires to the front of the door and il make a hole above the botom door pin and run into the shell via another whole then under the carpet. theres 5 wires

[vaughanmc]

Send me some pictures mate as I want to know how it's done - Want it to look factory lol

Found out one of my doors has a C/L motor and bit of loom in it anyway lol

[moffat]

even better il show you when im down

[vaughanmc]

Nice one cheif :)

[greg1.4]

Good progress..

will be good to have two red mk1's on the road! lol

[vaughanmc]

Should be mate - Can't wait to get this done lol

Roll on an Astra GTE lol lol

[greg1.4]

think my sr will be coming up for sale in the near future..

got the rallying head on again!lol

[scott.parker]

Sorry to reply here, what SR's this?? pics wip thread?

[greg1.4]

My F reg SR. It is in 1st page on projects just now.

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149375

[Nova_Tek]

Ti bars have seemed to come up a treat. Will look fresh with a lick of paint on it. I'll take 50% of what you were gonna pay the sandblasters ;) lol

[vaughanmc]

lol £15/£20 probably then ?

Made such a difference - Rubbed down the rear ARB as well and it came up great too

Back beam is taking a bit more work but it gets a bit more abuse lol I'll get there though

Even up early today so I can get paint and get cracking! Just need to actually wait on the shops opening lol

[Nova_Tek]

lol lets meet half way £17.50, that'll be fine.

I've been up since 5am mate, couldn't even sleep.

They normally look a lot more crappy than they really are so they clean really well most of the time.

Get some pics up when painted (when the shops have opened ;) )

[vaughanmc]

Will do mate - Hopefully paint up the front 2 tiebars, rear ARB, back axel and maybe the fuel tank today

Then I'll need to wait and save up a wee bit and buy some new polybushes for the front tiebars and rear axel then fit them up and get the shell rolling again :)

Getting there slowly but surely I think lol

[moffat]

all progress the same mate.


ill get pics of that tailgate today for you

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate, PM me them :)

[Nova_Tek]

Will do mate - Hopefully paint up the front 2 tiebars, rear ARB, back axel and maybe the fuel tank today

Then I'll need to wait and save up a wee bit and buy some new polybushes for the front tiebars and rear axel then fit them up and get the shell rolling again :)

Getting there slowly but surely I think lol

Coolio.

As for bushes, Rallydesign FTW. I got the full set of £44. The money you saved on the blaating can go for those bushes. ;)

[vaughanmc]

A wee post-Billing update

FULL brown carpet set to go with my Sport interior - £40!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV204692.jpg
MINT condition 2nd hand Nova floor mats - £10
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV204691.jpg
BRAND NEW Mk2 Nova rear mudflaps - £10
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV204689.jpg
Got this chucked in for free with the mudflaps - Passenger BRAND NEW Mk1 Nova mudflap:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV204690.jpg
My TSW Stealths that I bought ages ago off eBay, that was me just getting round to collecting them:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV204688.jpg
And swapped some Nova GSi clocks for a complete 8v Digidash setup, could be handy for something and the Nova GSi clocks didn't cost me anything anyway:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV204687.jpg
'Til the next time

Vaughan

[Cle]

not a fan of stealths lol Cesaro's for sale ?

[vaughanmc]

Set of 5 Cesaro's there ;) NO centre caps though

Make me an offer lol

[16v Nova Kev]

wheels;)

[Archie]

Comin on kid.

Lovin the stealths, you still got they cesaro's lol.

[vaughanmc]

Yep 6 Stealths and 5 Cesaros lol

[vaughanmc]

Small update for today - Picked up some 2.0 16v calipers with green stuff pads and grooved/vented discs

Vaughan!

[vaughanmc]

Small update with pictures:

2.0 16v brakes
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Parts.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Parts1.jpg
Calipers still to be painted

Koni Adjustable shocks all round (Came up cheap and seem to be decent enough) Got some -40mm springs there as well but might go -60mm but I don't want the car dragging it's a*se along the ground like the Mk2 lol
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Parts2.jpg

Might have another update at the weekend but we'll see how it goes

Cheers, Vaughan

[Edd]

Mate those Koni's are going to be very stiff and a very harsh ride

[vaughanmc]

I know the car they came off was very stiff but it's not for a daily driver so it should be allright lol

They came up at the right time for the right kinda money so snapped them up

[connor c]

coming on well lad :)

[vaughanmc]

Cheers - Hopefully be down at it this weekend getting some work done to it

Started working now so now have the money to do the project just little time lol But I'll get there

A guy at my work said he'd paint it for me as well that way it'll be done by a pro and should look the business :)

[vaughanmc]

Another wee update that I forgot about - Got these off Joe Richardson from the PNG
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/ClearIndicators.jpg
2 good nick used clear indicators and what appears to be brand new clear side repeaters with bulbs

[Benn]

Seeing your reply on Iain's thread.

If your keeping the car long term and doing lots of work. Use the 3m rubberised sealant on the under sides. Then paint it. Its much better and worth the money.

[vaughanmc]

I'll have a look for it when I go to buy the stuff to do it mate :) Cheers

Plus, if you say it's good it must be!

Have some rep if I can

[vaughanmc]

Update time!!!

My mate picked up this Magnex Mk1 backbox for me in Warrington during the week and he got it to me on Friday - Looks superb:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts.jpg
Onto the car - 16v brakes fitted and to be painted and bled up etc:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts8.jpg
S*it picture but the gearbox end casing painted silver (needs another coat)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts7.jpg
Crap picture of the silver fuel tank (Straps to be done yellow and another coat of silver on everything)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts6.jpg
Shell rolling again showing painted tiebars and rear ARB:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts5.jpg
Koni rear shocks fitted and some new -50mm rear springs (No pics as of yet though)

Also dug out my Webers and Irmscher inlet and split them and I'm going to start cleaning them up during the week and get them sent off to be rebuilt/serviced! Can't wait to hear them at full chat:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts1.jpg
Quick pic with my mates airbox on my 40's etc lol I dream alot!!!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NewParts3.jpg
Comments welcome;

PS - Won a genuine Fearless rear strut brace on eBay earlier today as well so theres another cool part for this Nova :thumb: Hopefully turn up this week coming along with another one of my cool purchases lol Well it's cool to me

Cheers Vaughan

[Cle]

whats the crack with the rear arch being yellow lol Apart from that looks good :thumb:

[LEWI007]

im nova the moon for you that you managed to get a fearless brace you lucky man.
Mind if i ask how much you got it ?

Loving the yellow running gear aswell.

[moffat]

good progress

[vaughanmc]

The yellow back arch is some primer we done my mates 1600 GTE track Nova with before paint and we tried it on one of my back arches to see how they looked (after being replaced) They look and feel not too bad, a wee bit high in places but I'll sort them out :)

Fearless brace was a steal IMO, PM me if your interested :) The guy knew what he had but didn't put the title properly hence me being the one and only bidder :thumb:

Glad you like the wee yellow bits and pieces

Cheers for the comments

[vaughanmc]

Spent a couple of nights cleaning up my Sport 40's and Irmscher inlet manifold

That's how they started in the pics above - Not too dirty but quite 'old' and stained looking

So out with some thinners and a paintbrush and some elbow grease I got them looking like so; Irmscher Inlet:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Image0029Medium.jpg
Both 40's:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Image0030Medium.jpg
Not going to be painting them as they were never painted originally I don't think so just wanting them to look as original as possible

Can't wait to get them rebuilt and fitted!

Comments welcome,

Cheers Vaughan

[Nova_Tek]

Good work on the clean up, they're looking well. Bet you can't wait to have these rebuilt and sorted.

[vaughanmc]

I really can't mate, I'm sure they'l sound better about 7k revs as well :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

After a few year searching I managed to get an original Fearless Motorsport rear strutbrace - Not much to say about it really...Comments welcome
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Image0031.jpg
Still needs a clean and polish but fitted it to the Mk2 Nova but it's for this project:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Image0032.jpg
Cheers, Vaughan

[Edd]

As nice as they look that brace is going to do fook all IMO, rear brace is only worth having if it bolts/welded in to the turret.

Sell it on at a profit and put the money towards something useful IMO mate

[vaughanmc]

Nah mate always wanted a Fearless one ever since I seen Brett Warburton/Dec's/Martin Kelson's Novas :)

[Edd]

Fair enough mate, does look nice

[Nova_Tek]

Was gonna say what Edd said but it does look smart.

[Archie]

Tidy kid. Get the finger out and get her oot

[vaughanmc]

Next year hopefully Archie :)

[craig green]

As nice as they look that brace is going to do fook all IMO, rear brace is only worth having if it bolts/welded in to the turret.


Ideal for a Volkswagen then, is that what your saying? lol

Fair play Vaughan. The fearless bits are legendary in Nova/PNG circles.

[vaughanmc]

Fair play Vaughan. The fearless bits are legendary in Nova/PNG circles.

That's why I wanted one - Any other rear brace just wouldn't do

I'll also get a front one and maybe extend to the cage as well if I'm lucky :)

[vaughanmc]

Only had about an hour or so to work on the car today so concentrated on the bit that needed the most work - The back arches!

Rubbed them down with the DA until I got them as even as I could and then chapped down the various high bits and put a skim of cataloy on each arch

Looks quite bodgey if I say so myself but it's not holding the car together it's just to even it out and make it look nice and most of it will end up on the floor anyway lol

Here's some quick pictures:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP196.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP195.jpg
Trying out my new phone camera - Not too bad:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP193.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP197.jpg
Another update, 2 weeks I've waited for it lol - Irmscher Cam Cover - Should go well with my Irmscher inlet manifold and Irmscher airbox when I source one:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP192.jpg

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[moffat]

nice cam cover man, good work on the archs

[vaughanmc]

Might be in a couple of nights this week to work on it - I HOPE that's the last skim of filler then I can get onto the stopper and finish them up

Need to dress the arch lips so my wheels can fit then get them into primer :)

[moffat]

any better pics of the stealths man?

[vaughanmc]

I could get you some mate, stored away in the garage atm lol

[moffat]

aye that would be ideal

[vaughanmc]

OK mate I'll PM you them in 5 mins

[John]

oh noes! For sale! How come?

[Nova_Tek]

Dude? What's happened? Totally gobsmacked that it's up for sale!

[Edd]

Faith loss I reckon lol I'm going through it ATM

[moffat]

hes lost intrest, silly to sell imo keep at it be nice once finished

[Nova_Tek]

Such a shame, at least keep the T40's and Irmy bits.

[vaughanmc]

I'll see what happens fella - I'm not bothered if it doesn't sell but I can't see it being done for next year like I'd hoped!

[moffat]

hope this is being kept fella, keep at it youl get there in the end

get it up to your bit and get cracking

[vaughanmc]

Just going to crack on with it mate I think...Still buying wee bits and pieces for it

[moffat]

nice one plus rep

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate, it's too good a shell to see not being used!

Spent a wee while tidying up the engine bay during the week, came up well

Needs a good clean and polish though

[moffat]

any pics?

[vaughanmc]

Nah mate not took any - Been more concentrating on the orange Nova getting it ready for the track day on Sunday at Kames :)

[moffat]

your one be running simular(sp) power?

[vaughanmc]

Probably not mate as the engine in this Nova is just a standard 1400 SR lump with the 40's and it'll have a 4 branch...Doesn't look like a big cam or anything

The engine in the orange Nova is again a 1400 SR with a ported head, Piper Cam, Weber competition 40's, 4 branch...It goes like f*ck lol

[moffat]

ill need to fire down sumtime any see it go

[g111mds]

good to see you're keeping it Vaughan!

Jamie

[dj_wudgey]

Cheers mate, it's too good a shell to see not being used!

Spent a wee while tidying up the engine bay during the week, came up well

Needs a good clean and polish though

nice matey!! glad its being kept!!!

[Nova_Tek]

Glad you're keeping it Vaughan :)

[vaughanmc]

Cheers folks :) I'll update when I get something done to it...

[dj_wudgey]

go get buisy then dude lol

[vaughanmc]

Need to source some wee bits 1st mate - Emailed Colin Smith about some bits and pieces for the engine so it can be fired up to make sure it's OK then going to try the 40's etc

Just going to build it up bit by bit and not weigh myself down with thinking I've still the whole car to do

Made a start joining a 1400 SR coil and dizzy with loom onto the original 1.0 Nova loom and I'm going to be using the original 1.0 fuel tank and hopefully running it with NO fuel return (That's the way the orange Nova is setup as well and runs spot on)

If Colin replys to my email with a price for the stuff I need I'll get that and maybe the engine will be firing up in a week or two...

...Maybe lol

[vaughanmc]

Update :)

Lost the notion for the Mk1 a few weeks ago but managed to get some back and started to crack on so 1st things 1st;

Trial fit of the Irmscher Cam Cover, will look good once its fitted and once the 40's are fitted etc:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP201.jpg
1400 SR coil and dizzy mated to the 1.0 loom:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP202.jpg
1st skim of filler rubbed down on the back arches:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP203.jpg
Other side:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP206.jpg
Rolled Mk1 wings that I bought off a mate, brand new but primered:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP207.jpg
Dent hunting:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP208.jpg
Some deep scratches that feathered out with some 180:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP209.jpg
Drivers rear arch into 2nd skim:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP211.jpg

Just need to get some more hardner and some 80 grit paper and the job can be completed! Can't wait to get it painted now!

Till the next time :)

[Edd]

Nice work mate

Good to hear your keeping it now

[dj_wudgey]

agreed matey nice work there!!

[vaughanmc]

Cheers fellas :)

[Nova_Tek]

Good work Vaughan. That Irmscher rocker cover really does need a nice polished metal oil filler cap to finish off the look.

Great work on the rear arches :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers matey :) Might see about a polished cap for it but wanted to keep all the caps yellow :) To match the brake scheme etc, we'll see though

I hope the arches turn out OK when there into primer...I know ripples in the filler can't be helped but just hope they look OK when there done lol I'm worried haha

[Andy]

Definately a polished cap vaughan,nice to hear its not for sale:)

[vaughanmc]

I'll try and source one and see how it looks lol Nothing else in the engine bay will be as 'bling' though...Not my cup of tea that shiney stuff

Might as well finish it now like...I've came this far and collected some cool stuff for it

[Andy]

nor me,but i just feel it will compliment the rocker cover perfectly though if that makes sense,as the polished caps were on the older engines originally,so it will be in keeping with the rest of the engine

[vaughanmc]

That's true mate, I'll see what I can do lol

Found an old metal timing belt cover, must be from the old Sport engine! Never seen one of those before either, they must be from the early Nova's as well ?

[Andy]

I cant say i ever recall seeing one of those,fire a pic up would you so we can see??

[vaughanmc]

I just put it back in the cupboard down at the lockup...Didn't think anything of it as the 1400 engine in this car has a brand new GM timing belt cover on it :)

[Nova_Tek]

Cheers matey :) Might see about a polished cap for it but wanted to keep all the caps yellow :) To match the brake scheme etc, we'll see though

I hope the arches turn out OK when there into primer...I know ripples in the filler can't be helped but just hope they look OK when there done lol I'm worried haha

Mate, if you aren't in any rush to get it finished then I'd really get the bodywork straight as poss. I had so many ripples on my bodywork that it was a nightmare to get them out (so I was told) and you will notice them everytime you look at it.

You'll be able to tell if it's straight when it's in primer.

I know what you're saying about the caps but the polished cap looks good and will match the Irmscher writing, plus it just looks a tad more retro-cool in my eyes. I've got my one off the 1.2 in a cupboard. Will be putting that to good use when the LET goes in :d

[vaughanmc]

I'll try and get it as best I can - Doing it all myself though so it's only me to blame if it looks s*it! Pointless sending it away to someone when I have the basic knowledge etc and can do it myself

Best way to learn too :)

[sport]

Cant believe youve ruined a pair of LXI alloys :cry:

[vaughanmc]

Don't see why there ruined lol Quick rub down and blast of silver paint and they'd be good as new

Got s*it loads of them and a mate has a wheen as well so could have about 10 if I wanted lol

[c20 nva]

good to see you are still at this mate keep it up ;)

[vaughanmc]

Cheers man :)

[sport]

Don't see why there ruined lol Quick rub down and blast of silver paint and they'd be good as new

Got s*it loads of them and a mate has a wheen as well so could have about 10 if I wanted lol


Get me a set of 4 mint unpainted ones then. :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Be quite hard to get 4 MINT ones but some 'refurbished' ones would be easy enough to obtain :)

[sport]

Not quite mint then 4 clean unrefurbed lol

[vaughanmc]

I'll see what I can get lol If I pushed my luck I'd might be able to get 9 or 10 of them lol

[sport]

4 would do mate lol

[vaughanmc]

I'll see what I can do then...2 of my mates both have a set but I don't personally have any in my posession

[Dave.]

Just need to get some more hardner and some 80 grit paper and the job can be completed! Can't wait to get it painted now!

Till the next time :)

I hope you aint finishing it in P80's lol

Looks good dude, coming along nicey :thumb:

[moffat]

archs do look proper now

[vaughanmc]

No no no Dave - 80 grit to get the rough off and get them even then some smooooooooooooooooooth 180 to finish them off :)

Cheers for the comments

[vaughanmc]

Anyway small update for this Saturday:

Drivers side rear arch into it's 1st skim of poly;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP223.jpg
Passenger side into poly:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP222.jpg
Poly rubbed and looking nice and even down the side of the car, feels nice and even as well (Ignore the bit that goes under the bumper, that'll be fixed at a later date on both sides and also the arch lip and where the arch panel joins the sill)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP220.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP219.jpg
Dusty engine bay shot showing coil fitted etc;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP217.jpg
Poly rubbed on the drivers side;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP215.jpg
Poly rubbed on the passenger side and also into guide coat:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP214.jpg

Next Saturday's task is to get them 'hopefully' finished and ready for primer lol

I also want to get the car running and going well before it gets rubbed down fully, masked up and painted

Just need to see how it goes as well, going to start having to save for insurance next year

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[moffat]

getting there mate, archs look good

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate - There starting to feel good as well...Nothing worse than lumpy bumpy arches!

[Nova_Tek]

Good job on those arches, they're coming up a treat :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

Cheers mate - There starting to feel good as well...Nothing worse than lumpy bumpy arches!

yea you dont want it looking sh*t when its in paint but you have done a good job there!! when are you hoping to get it all finished painted up by??

[vaughanmc]

Cheers for the arch comments, I know this might sound perverted but there starting to feel good as well :)

I'd LOVE the car to be done and complete for Billing 2011 but I can't see that happening as my K reg Nova is coming off the road for good and I need to get another daily and pay insurance etc

We'll see what happens though :)

[Edd]

Arches look good mate

What's up with the k reg ? Surely you could use that as a daily still ?

[vaughanmc]

Needs a wee bit of welding mate and some mechanical bits and bobs as well...It's at that stage where it needs a lot of work and atm I don't have enough money to spend on it so I'm going to store it away and leave it and maybe one year I'll bring it back out and give it a wee rebuild...

Want the MK1 done though and a sound daily

[bainyboy sr]

why are you putting it in guide coat when you havent primed it yet that seems pointless

[vaughanmc]

To see if it needs any more cataloy - Just so I can get a rough idea

[vaughanmc]

I was in at the lockup during the week for a wee while - Got the welds on the arch lips buffed down flat and got the arch lip, sill and back arch (under the bumper) into Poly - No pictures though but today I was in and got all the poly rubbed and it's starting to take shape, looks nice and clean now:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP226.jpg
Gave it a slight flat with 180 and stuck some guide coat on it:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP225.jpg
BEFORE GUIDE COAT:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP229.jpg
Other side (Welds buffed, arch lip, sill and behind bumper) into Poly ready to rub next weekend or maybe a night during the week:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP227.jpg
Random suspension shot - Other axel to be painted silver and fitted:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP228.jpg
Yellow Nova Sport front tiebars and Nova GSi rear ARB to be fitted as well:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP224.jpg
That's it for today! Boring update..

Comments welcome

Vaughan

[Andy]

its not boring,well fillerwork is but its progress mate,will this make billing next year??

[vaughanmc]

I'd like to hope so but I'm in no real rush! Going to be pricing up 2L of 2K Flame Red today hopefully then I'll really get the finger out

Think it'll draw or be wanting a crowd ? lol

[Andy]

well i'll certainly be straight over to see it,i like your ideas and that youve got the whole motorsport thing going on with it

[vaughanmc]

Well, hopefully it's there mate, I'd love it to be lol :thumb:

I can't really say that I've got my 'ideal/perfect' Nova - I just buy what I want/like and try to make something out of it - Not going to be everyones taste (Same as my Mk2) but I'm not doing it for the crowd like some folk, I'm doing it for me

Glad you like it so far though mate

[Andy]

im the same,i dont car what anyone thinks of mine,im building it to impress only myself.I have similar sort of plans for mine,stripped caged buckets and the rally feel to it,its a d reg antibes btw.Ive been offered a genuine sport engine with all webers,manifold,airbox the lot for £350,im very tempted but bear in mind ive just blown up a 20xe in it so im frightened it wont be quick enough for me.That said the xe was quick in a straight line but terrible on corners,which imo ruins the whole "nova" experience for me,but i feel with that 1300 or a 1600gte on 40's it will be adequately quick but will handle so much better,which is what i want as theres some awesome roads around here.Sorry if im rambling in your thread lol

[vaughanmc]

Nah keep it lit mate! Get the Sport engine, 40's etc etc etc and either use them or store them! Will be worth a fortune in years to come when folk are trying to source them

I'm holding onto mine and also trying to buy another set of Sport 40's, airbox and Irmscher inlet lol Just to keep :)

[Iain]

Not going to roll the arch lip while you're there?

[Andy]

i would love to do a replica of the group A,i have the build manual lol
Im really,really tempted by the sport engine,its my best mate selling it aswell so i know its all there as i helped him strip the sport it came from.I cant recall anyone going from an xe to a 1300 lol

[vaughanmc]

lol 8v all the way mate

I don't think they need rolled mate, tried some 15's on it and there close but don't touch

Want it to remain factory looking and not have rolled arches etc

[Iain]

It'll only look non-factory if you're lying on the floor lol Fair enough if they'll clear once it's lowered tho :)

[vaughanmc]

I'm sad that way, I like to have things looking as they should instead of looking cut away to make things fit - Not that I'm against rolled arches but that's just my taste :)

[Rickyb]

loving the project buddy keep up the good work see you at some shows next year.

[dj_wudgey]

lol 8v all the way mate

I don't think they need rolled mate, tried some 15's on it and there close but don't touch

Want it to remain factory looking and not have rolled arches etc

im the same on that mate and i hate how water/sh*t sits in the arch when its been folded over even if you do fill it with silicone ect it gets in over time!! best leaving them how they are!!

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Ricky, I don't know if it'll be at any shows next year but I definately will :)

[Rickyb]

well fingers crossed it is ehh?

[Edd]

Coming along nicely mate

Still not tempted to spray it white ? I know I would be

[SRimon]

Me too.

[vaughanmc]

Was thinking about doing it white but don't really want to copy a Sport lol I've something very against replicas!

[Edd]

Don't see why it would bother you or anyone else tbh

You have a complete Sport interior so why not ?
Would finish it off nicely IMO.

[scott.parker]

Just make a sport orientated car then, like that let one, don't have to be outright rep..

[Paul]

Yellow Nova Sport front tiebars and Nova GSi rear ARB to be fitted as well:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP224.jpg


Whats the difference between Sport tiebars and non sprt tie bars?

[Novasport]

Nothing, same as SR stuff.

[Paul]

i thought so, im just trying to figure out where the need to mention Sport was.

[Benn]

Good work dude.

[vaughanmc]

i thought so, im just trying to figure out where the need to mention Sport was.

They were off the Sport so just thought it would be 'correct' to call them Sport stuff as I'd be lying if I said they were GTE ones!

Going to be Sport orientated but not a copy or whatever :)

[Paul]

do a rep, like C20TBO.

That car is porn, rep IIRC?

[scott.parker]

do a rep, like C20TBO.

That car is porn, rep IIRC?

Thats the one i was on about a page back, works a treat!

[dj_wudgey]

do a rep, like C20TBO.

That car is porn, rep IIRC?

i agree you should do that car is the sh*t!!

[vaughanmc]

Been done! It'll be a red version lol with no stickers! I have a couple of 'themes' in my head

I'm trying to piece the interior together so it's EXACTLY like a Nova Sport - I should have kept my pocketless doorcards but no worries

It's definately staying red though :)

[moffat]

good progress mate

[vaughanmc]

Cheers fella - Trying to squeeze the car in when I'm working as well is a pain but it's slowly getting there

[Edd]

Been done! It'll be a red version lol with no stickers! I have a couple of 'themes' in my head

I'm trying to piece the interior together so it's EXACTLY like a Nova Sport - I should have kept my pocketless doorcards but no worries

It's definately staying red though :)
Red sounds good

Full Sport decal kit without the little Sport stickers ? Would look cool IMO

[vaughanmc]

Nope no Sport decals mate - Got something else lined up for it if all goes to plan :)

[connor c]

nice work lad but please hurry up and get it painted,im really excited lol
you painting it yourself??

[vaughanmc]

lol Taking my time with the bodywork prep so it's as close to spot on as possible lol

Yes fella, I am painting it myself! Nothing to lose if I have a good and I've all the equipment there as well :) and some basic knowledge

[Andy]

lol Taking my time with the bodywork prep so it's as close to spot on as possible lol

Yes fella, I am painting it myself! Nothing to lose if I have a good and I've all the equipment there as well :) and some basic knowledge
fair play mate,be all your own graft on it then.Much respect:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

I want to be able to say I done that and it'll keep costs down and it's only myself to blame if something f*cks up :)

Cheers Andy

[brainsnova]

you cant go wrong if you can paint and aslong as theres no runs then it will polish up and theres always colour sanding to remove orange peel

[connor c]

fair ****s to you lad its easy enough to spray anyway :)

[vaughanmc]

Got all that ahead of me mate - Not going to be a MINT paintjob but at the end of the day the car isn't going to be MINT - As soon as it's on the road it's going for a good blast to see what it's like lol

It's not going to just sit there and look pretty...Unless the bank balance says otherwise haha lol

[vaughanmc]

Picked up another very good nick brown carpet set with NO centre console and NO centre console hole :) Perfect!!!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP230.jpg
Got my drivers back arch tidyed up today and into a wee bit of primer to see what I had it looking like;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP231.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP232.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP233.jpg
Very happy with how they turned out for only having basic knowledge atm, couple of wee nicks need sorting and some scratch marks rubbed out but apart from that I'm happy :)

Can't wait to get it completed! Also got my battery leads from a PNG member and got them rigged up today and had the engine turning over as well

Going to get some plug leads and make a temp fuel tank and hopefully fire it up!!! Sounds like it wants to go but I'll know better when the engine's more complete

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan :)

[Benn]

Looking good, but check the swage line where the bumper would meet. (not picking just trying to help.)

[craig green]

lol Taking my time with the bodywork prep so it's as close to spot on as possible lol



I think you need to be a little more critical with the arch lip & the line above the wrap around of the bumper. I'd be happy having done it myself, but with a wheel, bumper & paint that line wont have much definition or straightness. Just my opinion.

:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

There isn't that much filler on that bit mate that's just pretty much as the repair panel comes...Just some filler to tidy up the welds and joins...

It looks a lot better in person and doesn't look too bad with a bumper up against it :)

[craig green]

Fair enough. glad you accepted my constructive criticism.

crack on!

[vaughanmc]

I always accept comments like that - I'll have a look at it the next time I'm down but I'm pretty sure there OK

My mate was in looking at it and he said they look good and I said 'Apart from this bit' and he was about 2cm away from it to see a minor flaw lol So they can't be that bad

We'll see when there painted though - I'm not setting out to build a show car, just want a clean mechanically sound fun toy :thumb:

[Benn]

Guild coat the primer before you rub it down and yes a long hard block. It will show up any high/low points.

[vaughanmc]

I'm going to mate :) Needs some good thick primer on it due to the size of the 'repair'

[Benn]

Doesn't matter about the side, its the sanding that needs a nice thick high build primer.

[Nova_Tek]

Getting there mate :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers, hope they turn out good and I hope the whole thing turns out good - As they say, it's all in the prep :)

[Edd]

Very nice mate, much respect as I wouldn't be able to do anything like that tbh

Looking at the pics I see where Craigs coming from, the line just above the bumper slider holes looks like you may need a lil more filler IMO

Nice to hear your painting it yourself tho, respect again.

[vaughanmc]

Ahh right Edd I see what you mean now, I'm pretty sure that bit's fine but I'll have a look when I go in and if it needs sorted I'll stick a nice wee skim on it at both sides :)

[liam944nova]

Coming along nice fella keep up the good work!

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate :)

[vaughanmc]

IT LIVES! Bought some new plug leads at the weekend, earth strap from a Corsa to the bulkhead and a Nova 1.0 gearbox earth strap - Got it wired up roughly by my mates Dad some fuel into the carb and a couple of turns and she went!!! Great feeling hearing it breathe into life after being stationary for so long lol

Also bought 2L of 2k Flame Red paint today! Some hardner and thinners and some etch primer - Couple of other wee bits and pieces to buy then the paint work can start! Couple of wee bits on the body still to tidy up but it's really getting there now

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[bainyboy sr]

nice one mate , will look good all painted up , am painting my bay the mora hopefully lol

[vaughanmc]

I hope the painting turns out well lol Going to do the door checks and backs of the panels 1st to see what kinda finish I can achieve

I reckon it should be an OK job though - Not going concourse or show car standard, just want a clean and tidy rot free Nova to horse about in lol

[bainyboy sr]

just make sure the floors wet and theres plenty of heat in the area you painting and its nice an clean and take your time and youl be ok mate

[vaughanmc]

Going to do that mate :) Just going to take my time as well make sure it's spot on

Just want to be able to say I done it whether it's good or bad - Pointless no even trying in the 1st place

[bainyboy sr]

thats what i say about all mine theyve never seen body shops just my garage lol

[vaughanmc]

I'll have done all/most of the bodywork prep on mine as well except the actual fitting of the back arches and delocking of the doors but the rest is done by me...Not perfect by any means but it'll look the part and hopefully last a good while :)

[dougie_boi]

remember and use fast air dry hardner when pianting it mate

[vaughanmc]

F*ck knows what hardner I got - Just told the guy my situation and he sorted me out with stuff lol

Just add a wee bit more if need be to speed up the process :)

[Nova_Tek]

Nice to hear it's up and running dude, like the fact that you're doing the painting yourself.

[vaughanmc]

Might as well have a go mate - Got the basic knowledge and the equipment there to do so :)

[Nova_Tek]

If i had the equipment then I'd have probably done the paint but my garage is too cramped at the best of times.

It's all in the prep mate get that right and even rattle cans give a good result ;)

Looking forward to the pics once sprayed.

[Andy]

Great work mate,looking forward to seeing the paint.Moreso to seeing the car next year sometime.As you have similar plans etc to me i love to see your progress.Gives me inspiration/motivation you see!

[vaughanmc]

I'll be spending a good bit of time on the prep making sure all bits are properly keyed - Priming the repaired areas (Not many of them) then a mist of the red paint for something to build onto then a good few coats of lovely Flame Red

Hopefully get all the painting done in one day!

Don't worry there will be pictures once it's done :) Hopefully this year will see it painted, just need to work at it

[buzbi]

well done fella, got mine running aswell. like you say its a good feeling when it fires into life after sooo long!! good man for painting it yourself to, my old man normally does the painting but i decided as its my project i'll have a go myself and done the interior, its actually quite easy its just all in the preperation! don't add extra hardener than it says i.e 2:1 etc. more hardener will just make the paint hard and crack for to easy not nessacerly dry faster, if you need it to dry quick you need fast hardener etc. i've used normal hardener, thinners etc just in a normal workshop temps and found it drys ok, just make sure its not dusty!!

[vaughanmc]

Shouldn't be too dusty mate, going to have a major tidy up in the lockup and make sure the floor is well soaked :)

Again I'm not going for a show car look just want the car all one colour and hopefully a decent paint finish :thumb:

[Benn]

Coming along very well dude.

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Benn :thumb:

[dougie_boi]

not neccacerily (sp) as if you use slow or medium activator thats what the use in the ovens mate so the piant wont cure if your doing it in the garage mate just a heads up likes

[vaughanmc]

I think it's Fast Hardner as it's the same stuff we used at college...Going to get a heater rigged up in there as well to speed things up :)

Just going to take my time with the application, going to also get the room up to temperature before painting as well and see if that works!

[Benn]

I would use a quicker hardner too as you'll be doing it some where with little or no heat.

Taking your time and doing the prep right will see you get a good finish dude.

[Mags]

glad to hear you got it running mate good luck with the painting

[vaughanmc]

Cheers :)

[moffat]

glad to hear it running mate and good luck with the paint

[vaughanmc]

Cheers fella, I hope it all goes to plan!

[SRimon]

Paint it White.

[vaughanmc]

Paint it White.

Nope :thumb:

[Edd]

Paint it White.
Get another nova :d

Bet you end up painting it White in the future tho

[vaughanmc]

Nahh I doubt I'll paint this one white lol - Would rather get a white shell to start with :)

[vaughanmc]

Update on the Nova!

Was wanting to do a wee bit before I updated the thread so here goes

First off, I swapped my spare/new Irmscher cam cover for this nicely refurbished, complete Irmscher UK airbox...Like so;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP237.jpg
Onto the shell - Got all the repairs seam sealed up, flatted back with 400 grit dry paper then some schutz onto the back panel and corners etc;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP239.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP240.jpg
On the ground...Again;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP241.jpg
Random;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP244.jpg
Repair on the pillar sanded back and looking top notch, into etch primer now;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP246.jpg
Mixed up some 2k Primer...Was a bit nervous as I know it's getting close to crunch time lol But was well happy with the application and mixing of the primer but I could argue the air pressure was a bit too high so I'll need to look into that but heres how it sits atm;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP247.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP248.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP249.jpg
Back panel etc after schutzing;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP251.jpg
Then one to finish;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP254.jpg
That is all for now

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[Connor]

Loving the early bumper/grill vaughan :thumb:
Any idea when it will be ready for paint?

[Iain]

Arch repairs look great, nice work.

The last pic makes you look like a dwarf though.

[Andy]

as always,top stuff mate.Nice job on the arches.

[vaughanmc]

I hope the whole car works out the way I want it, I'm kinda going for an early SR theme but with Sport gear as well thrown into the mix - A kinda 'Custom' ;)

I've no idea when it'll be ready for paint, quite a wee while away yet, a lot of prep still to do and some more schutzing and sealing etc - Just wanted the repairs into 2k primer so I can see how it looks and get it all flatted back

The arch repairs are allright, for doing them myself (Except the welding of them) I'm no bodyshop expert...yet lol but I'm fairly happy with them :)

Cheers for the positive comments :)

[moffat]

good progress mate, will be nice to see it painted man

keep up the progress :)

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Moffat :)

[greg1.4]

seems to have came on alot in the last wee while..

well done matey..

arch repair looks great, reminds me of when i did my black nova..bit of a ballache, although it was my first time aswell.

its always good when you get a good result, i think i spent a week on either side. results were worth it though.

keep up the good work, our projects will proably be finishd about the same time! i am hoping for a few meets/shows with sport next year.:thumb:

[moffat]

no probs fella

[vaughanmc]

I'd love this done for next year mate - Time will tell though

Back arches are a night mare like but I'd know what to do the next time so maybe it'd be easier :)

[Rickyb]

getting there now buddy keep up the good work.

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Ricky :) It's getting there very slowly lol

[corsamalaga]

Je suivrai attentif ce post, la vérité consiste en ce qu'il est très bien tout Ã* sans qu'un salut.

[vaughanmc]

Absolutely no idea what that says lol And I can't get Google translate to work...

[Andy]

its french for......I will follow attentive this post, the truth consists in that it is very well all to without that a good day.

[Andy]

lol dunno why hes done spanish-french.Cant knock the lad for trying to communicate with us though

[vaughanmc]

Still doesn't make any sense even in f*cking English lol

Plus why have Spain as your location and type in French ? Weirdo lol

[Andy]

hes using translator,and has for some reason put span-french lol
he runs a site called club gsi madrid

[vaughanmc]

Got a link to the site Andy ?

[corsamalaga]

The truth is that it is as says our friend andy I come from the club gsi madrid and several more that it is here in españa.

On the other hand for that I come to this club it is porqué I like it much them nongoes and I like it also since you it stop of statics and engine not if I explain, on the language I make it first in Spanish and later I it translate to the Englishman by means of a translator, but for that you eh writing in your post is because I have read myself everything you page and me to tasted to without another greeting.

[Andy]

http://clubgsimadrid.foroactivo.com/forum.htm
thats his site vaughan

[GTE999]

The truth is that it is as says our friend andy I come from the club gsi madrid and several more that it is here in españa.

On the other hand for that I come to this club it is porqué I like it much them nongoes and I like it also since you it stop of statics and engine not if I explain, on the language I make it first in Spanish and later I it translate to the Englishman by means of a translator, but for that you eh writing in your post is because I have read myself everything you page and me to tasted to without another greeting.

err ive been away from the forum for a couple of years but wtflol

btw hello vaughan long time no speak

[Benn]

Arches look very good dude, well done.

[vaughanmc]

btw hello vaughan long time no speak

Hows it going mate, still got the white GTE ?

Cheers Benn, can't wait to crack on at the weekend lol :)

[ward]

well done for trying it all urself fella.

i done all mine meself, full bare shell respray on me drive and all the mechanical parts on me washing line

check out gearheads convertable project and leave me a comment

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate, I want to try as much myself as possible to say I done that etc

I'll have a look at yours fella, :thumb:

[GTE999]

Hows it going mate, still got the white GTE ?

Cheers Benn, can't wait to crack on at the weekend lol :)

hi mate still got the gte but the past couple of winters have not been nice to it. im gonna post a thread about it soon. been in my garden for two years under a tree:cry: :cry: . im gonna start a new thread soon, keep a look oot!

craig

[vaughanmc]

hi mate still got the gte but the past couple of winters have not been nice to it. im gonna post a thread about it soon. been in my garden for two years under a tree:cry: :cry: . im gonna start a new thread soon, keep a look oot!

craig

I'll need to get down and see it and yourself again mate - I'm working in Kilwinning now like :)

Drop me a wee PM with your number fella, would be good to meet up

[MattBrown]

Looking really good mate.

Looks like a propper job of the arches!

Thats one of the next jobs I have to do, dreading it!

[vaughanmc]

They've came out alright Matt - Not the best tbh but they'll do - Not going to be a bit everyone looks at lol I hope...

Easy enough once you get into it though, I have a better idea of what to do the next time round if I ever do them again

[MattBrown]

They've came out alright Matt - Not the best tbh but they'll do - Not going to be a bit everyone looks at lol I hope...

Easy enough once you get into it though, I have a better idea of what to do the next time round if I ever do them again


Whats the crack then?

A ruck of pics, and how tos, and does and donts would be nice:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

There's different ways to do them lol Some folk lap them over the originals and some folk cut them out - All depends how rotten they are to begin with...

Most folk/places will usually clean up what's there and lap them over

That's what we done with mine because they weren't actually that bad - There just fitted to tidy the place up and preserve the car that wee bit longer...

I didn't take many pics in the WIP stages but talking through it's easy enough :)

[vaughanmc]

There's different ways to do them lol Some folk lap them over the originals and some folk cut them out - All depends how rotten they are to begin with...

Most folk/places will usually clean up what's there and lap them over

That's what we done with mine because they weren't actually that bad - There just fitted to tidy the place up and preserve the car that wee bit longer...

I didn't take many pics in the WIP stages but talking through it's easy enough :)

[MattBrown]

There's different ways to do them lol Some folk lap them over the originals and some folk cut them out - All depends how rotten they are to begin with...

Most folk/places will usually clean up what's there and lap them over

That's what we done with mine because they weren't actually that bad - There just fitted to tidy the place up and preserve the car that wee bit longer...

I didn't take many pics in the WIP stages but talking through it's easy enough :)


So you have put a repair pannel, over the 1/4 and welded on?

Doesnt that make your arches 2mm further out, and any rot is still in the back?


Ive already cut all the rot out, and am debating butting them up:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Yes mate, that's how most places would do rear arches

They don't sit any further out mate as the repair panels are quite thin..By the time you've got your cataloy on etc and it's all feathered into the original panel it adds up nicely

No rot in the back mate as the original arch lip was cleaned up to bare metal so the new arch lip could be plug welded to it :)

[NOV4_SPORT]

the best thing to have done is have the arch panels but welded to the car, cause when you over lay the panel, you will trap moisture(sp), underneith, which in turn will rot them from the inside out.

iain

[MattBrown]

Yes mate, that's how most places would do rear arches

They don't sit any further out mate as the repair panels are quite thin..By the time you've got your cataloy on etc and it's all feathered into the original panel it adds up nicely

No rot in the back mate as the original arch lip was cleaned up to bare metal so the new arch lip could be plug welded to it :)


Sounds good.

Quick Q, if its all bare metal, wont it rot from the inside out?

[GTE999]

alrite vaughan

you have a pm:thumb:

craig

[vaughanmc]

My mate's silver Nova's been done the same way and the arch is still in perfect condition - Once it's pumped full of Waxoil and all properly sealed up it should be OK

Etch/Weld Through primer on the bare metal bits so it doesn't rust ;)

Another small update :)

Managed to get myself a metal oil cap that I'm slowly polishing up;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP256.jpg
Also finally tracked down an early Mk1 Nova 3dr rear bumper - To match my early theme;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1NovaWIP255.jpg

Got a perfect condition early Nova (Sport) radio blank in brown coming as well, paid over the odds for it but I wanted it, I'll get a picture of it when it comes and I also won another genuine Fearless Motorsport rear strutbrace so now my Mk1 and Mk2 Nova will both have them, unless a good offer comes up for one of them lol

That's all for now

Cheers, Vaughan

[NOV4_SPORT]

Sounds good.

Quick Q, if its all bare metal, wont it rot from the inside out?

Yes it will, not right away, but over a small amount of time, it will rot, to reduce the chances or rot, weld through primer is best applied to all bare metal.

iain

[MattBrown]

Yes it will, not right away, but over a small amount of time, it will rot, to reduce the chances or rot, weld through primer is best applied to all bare metal.

iain


Cheers Iain.

+Rep

So, ill cut the panels to the exact size of the holes, then butt them upp

][ like that, end to end if you get me lol

Not really explaining myself well:(

[NOV4_SPORT]

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/382/sportfergalspassengersi.jpg
This is what will happen

[NOV4_SPORT]

Cheers Iain.

+Rep

So, ill cut the panels to the exact size of the holes, then butt them upp

][ like that, end to end if you get me lol

Not really explaining myself well:(

Yeh i get what you mean, put the two edges end to end, spot on mate.

iain

[vaughanmc]

Could happen, all depends if you prep it right :) Looks like Darren Gartside's old Nova Sport ? C933 ETA ?

[MattBrown]

Yeh i get what you mean, put the two edges end to end, spot on mate.

iain


Ill take loads of pics.

It will end in fire, flames and rippled pannels lol

Got the inners to do first:thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

^^^^^^^^ Your sad lol.

If you over lap the panels and weld them, the welding process, causes the moisture around the weld, both seen and hidden.

[vaughanmc]

Up to you how you do it like Matt :)

My inner arches are sound but the outer arch lip was a wee bit scabby (Have pics to prove) So instead of the rust coming back through we just lapped a new panel on top of it

As I said, my mate's Nova is done like this as well and it's still perfect :)

[NOV4_SPORT]

It will end in fire, flames and rippled pannels lol



Make sure you wear non flamable gloves lol

iain

[vaughanmc]

Have a look at 'Nova Tek's WIP and maybe Tommy Nova's - I think there rear arches have been lapped over as well

Maybe better pics in their threads :thumb:

[MattBrown]

Make sure you wear non flamable gloves lol

iain


haha, I use marigolds.

The worst is blobs of metal through my trainerslol lol lol