Turret top panels, still available? [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

auzzy-b

10-01-10, 01:27 PM

Out of interest does anybody know whether nova chassis leg/turret panels are still available and were?

Mike

10-01-10, 01:27 PM

For chassis legs ebay.de is your bestest friend.

Edd

10-01-10, 01:30 PM

chassis leg, passsenger side on Opelclassic parts on ebay.de, they did have the other side before christmas, so they might list it again soon.

http://cgi.ebay.de/Laengstraeger-vorne-links-Corsa-A-NEU-ORG-OPEL_W0QQitemZ270507223261QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu (http://cgi.ebay.de/Laengstraeger-vorne-links-Corsa-A-NEU-ORG-OPEL_W0QQitemZ270507223261QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutot eile_Zubeh%C3%B6r?hash=item3efb7ca8dd)
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mayhem

10-01-10, 01:32 PM

mate of mine had the last turrent available at the dealer here in the netherlands. duick might be able to find some more.

auzzy-b

10-01-10, 01:46 PM

Its not the chassis leg im after its the actual turret panel if you get me.. i have been trying to find a pic but can't!!

w88rdy

10-01-10, 02:08 PM

sorry to crash this but can anyone tell me how you view ebay.de in english? ive heard you can have it translated so that you can understand it ! lol

Plug

10-01-10, 02:11 PM

download the google tool bar and there is a button on there for translate :thumb:

Edd

10-01-10, 02:14 PM

http://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/toolbar/ff/index.html#tracking=1&utm_campaign=enGB&utm_source=enGB-ha-emea-uk-google&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=free%20language%20translator&tbbrand=GZAZ

Bear in mind the postage cost can be high from them, iv had to pay 60euro for postage on a slam panel.

Pistol Pete

10-01-10, 02:49 PM

Its not the chassis leg im after its the actual turret panel if you get me.. i have been trying to find a pic but can't!!

This bit?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Pete_58/Nova/novafrontpanel002006.jpg

auzzy-b

10-01-10, 03:02 PM

This bit?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Pete_58/Nova/novafrontpanel002006.jpg

Thats the one bud, i started welding my engine but the theese seems are slightly rotten so im wondering whether its worth putting some new panels in.

Pistol Pete

10-01-10, 03:47 PM

I just plated mine (as you can see) I would imagine it is a fair bit of work cutting out the old ones. IMO plates are easier and if done properly the welds can be hidden.

After paint...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Pete_58/Nova/IMGP1967.jpg

w88rdy

10-01-10, 04:23 PM

download the google tool bar and there is a button on there for translate :thumb:

You have rep for that jimbo :thumb:

MattBrown

10-01-10, 04:27 PM

Lee H did his turrets, takes big balls to do something that big!

Count Vaux Alot

10-01-10, 04:41 PM

Lee H did his turrets, takes big balls to do something that big!

Its not that difficult if you take your time (obviously if you have no idea how to weld or no mechanical knowledge then its silly taking on tasks of this nature) if you are capable of welding competently and you are confident in removing the turret successfully (i think its only spot welds) then have a go, there is always some one around to give advice if you get stuck :thumb:

auzzy-b

10-01-10, 07:23 PM

Well if i was to get some id plan on asking my dad to fit them at his body shop, compared to some of the work ive seen down there it would only be a small task. I wouldnt imagine doing it myself even thou i can weld..lol

auzzy-b

10-01-10, 07:28 PM

CoolTiger

10-01-10, 07:36 PM

woo im buying a chassis leg when i get paid next didnt know u could still get them :D:D

Pistol Pete

10-01-10, 10:23 PM

How did you pate them? cut down the seams and just replace with a new piece

Pretty much, yeah. Cut out the rot, used some cardboard for templates and then transfer that to metal sheet. Weld in and grind back all the welds. Once a few coats of primer, etc went on a good finish was achieved.

Count Vaux Alot

10-01-10, 10:51 PM

plenty of good advice on repair work here (http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=usetharch&action=display&thread=70135&page=1) if you fancy a read

Lee H

10-01-10, 10:57 PM

Lee H did his turrets, takes big balls to do something that big!

I wish I could take credit for the work but Chris Astley did it.

Seams were fine on my old ones but had a tiny rust hole in the corner of the turret so decided to make sure the rust was properly gone.

Novasport

10-01-10, 11:44 PM

You might want to take a look at this instead, now this is big b*****k territory...

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/296662-its-like-giant-airfix-kit-crossed-nova-56k-unfriendly-peeps.html

Mazz

11-01-10, 10:50 AM

We got these a few years ago out the back of TV :) Only ever seen 1 other for sale on eBay

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Tinas%20car/CIMG1513_Small.jpg

Tina's Dad fitting O/S to hers as it long gone...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Tinas%20car/CIMG2063_Small.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Tinas%20car/CIMG2062_Small.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Tinas%20car/CIMG2064_Small.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Tinas%20car/Image052.jpg

mrT

11-01-10, 12:42 PM

pm timbo1980 on here,sure hes got all the panels your after for both sides,not sure if there for sale but worth a try

MattBrown

11-01-10, 03:19 PM

I wish I could take credit for the work but Chris Astley did it.

Seams were fine on my old ones but had a tiny rust hole in the corner of the turret so decided to make sure the rust was properly gone.

Ill take back you status of having huge ones!

Now chris has themlol

auzzy-b

11-01-10, 05:36 PM

now this is big b*****k territory...

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/296662-its-like-giant-airfix-kit-crossed-nova-56k-unfriendly-peeps.html
^
OMG!
Chuft with all this info! its given me the confidence boost i need to crack on. Cheers guys!