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DAVIDKEDENS
17-03-13, 07:09 PM
2 days and this would be running,
1 week and it would be painted
HAVE A WORD MAN !!!
or has my nova building skills rubbed of on you?
This man speaks sence.. although its easier said than done!
shaunboy84
17-03-13, 08:53 PM
get him told bazil :P
NOV4_SPORT
18-03-13, 09:13 AM
There is every rush mate ! Like we talked about Iam more than willing to help get this back on the road ready for this summer so you can get some enjoyment out of it mate !
Iain
There is every rush mate ! Like we talked about Iam more than willing to help get this back on the road ready for this summer so you can get some enjoyment out of it mate !
Iain
Youve got your work cut out trying to get all these Novas back on the road for the summer lol
Youve got your work cut out trying to get all these Novas back on the road for the summer lol
I think Ian has a mission to get as many novas on the road as possible:)
Cheers lads.
Now you've sold the van you've no excuse ;)
Hahaha, new excuse is ready mate.
Lol no transport and am looking for a recovery truck now:p
Kiddin on bud a really want to get the nova running, not so sure on bodywork due to being low on funds but I do have a few rattle cans laying about;)
Well your a dab hand with a rattle can mate, get it ready for track use anyway :thumb:
Grey and pink it is then:p
shaunboy84
18-03-13, 09:08 PM
if you want a hand let me know :)
:cry:If it wasn't for sh*t luck I would have no luck.
Got the banjo bolt for the inlet manifold from Craig only for me to start fitting it and the f***ing thread to snap inside the manifold:cry:
Ever think a car was cursed????
shaunboy84
20-03-13, 05:51 PM
have you got tap n dye's? rethread the lot
have you got tap n dye's? rethread the lot
Nah mate a will prob just replace the whole manifold, a need to take it off now whatever I do:(
Got myself a recovery truck the other day...
When I bought it
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130321_171056_zps2edc87aa.jpg
Stickers removed from the sides
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130323_164108_zps3c578e6e.jpg
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130323_164148_zpsa164a3b1.jpg
You allowed to drive something that big lol
lol it's ok mate it's got plenty of metal reinforcement to help me get through those tight spaces;)
NOV4_SPORT
24-03-13, 03:20 PM
Looks really good Davie mate ! Will have a look at your inlet the next time Iam over next weekend all going well mate
Looks really good Davie mate ! Will have a look at your inlet the next time Iam over next weekend all going well mate
Cheers mate. Ave had a hundred things to do this week so ave not been near the nova lol
bazzap8389
02-06-13, 12:43 PM
Any updates mate?
Any updates mate?
Not really mate, managed to snap the second banjo bolt on my inlet manifold so I'm on the lookout for yet another one lol
Been messing about with wheel I had laying about the garage an have decided on Clio steelies and wheel trims;)
Unfortunately the rear axle is starting to show it's age with alot of rust appearing :(
Few pics...
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130612_204326_zps5a062e49.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/20130612_204326_zps5a062e49.jpg.html)
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130612_195440_zpscd34a344.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/20130612_195440_zpscd34a344.jpg.html)
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/IMG-20130615-WA0000_zps54a4e689.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/IMG-20130615-WA0000_zps54a4e689.jpg.html)
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130615_160849_zpsaeb3bdbd.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/20130615_160849_zpsaeb3bdbd.jpg.html)
What's everyone's thoughts on the height of the back of the car? I plan to lower the front down another 20mm.
David
I think once the front is down another 20mm, it'll look quite balanced. I like the wheels, will look good black or silver but in my opinion, loose the wheel trims, steelies will look better as steelies.
Cheers Marc, hopefully get another bolt soon then get a mechanic to check over every nut and bolt incase I have missed anything or forgot to do something since it's been so long in the making.
I snapped one of the four manifold to exhaust bolts and am running on 3 out of 4 just now.........but if you only have the 2 then 1 out of 2 might not do even temporarily lol
It's actually the banjo bolt on the inlet that I snapped mate:(
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130529_175728_zpsc0dec49c.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/20130529_175728_zpsc0dec49c.jpg.html)
oops! I'm not even going to look for a new exhaust manifold, once I get time I think I'll find a machine shop and see what they can do with it. If you can't get a new one perhaps an alternative but for you it really has to be air tight....I'm sure you'll get it sorted one way or another.
Surely thats just water into the inlet? I would just sack it off all together
Surely thats just water into the inlet? I would just sack it off all together
I honestly don't know mate, there seems to be water going round one part and air through the middle. Can I just block that hole up and join the two water hoses?
David.
Yea i reckon, of top of me head the air is just a rocker breather? So plug it and be done with it. Ill have a look at mine when i get down today and stick a photo up for ya
bazzap8389
16-06-13, 07:36 PM
Got to say the Clio trims suit it quite well :thumb:
Your just too buff David, less strength with the next banjo eh lol
Stance of the car looks spot on as it sits mate :thumb:
Cheers Bazza mate, I thought it looked quite smart:)
Lol kev you sure are a charmer;) lol ave bought a set of 100mm rear springs to try but they will most likely stay in the garage:$
The hole is a breather to the rocker mate, block it off. Coulnt get a pic of mine as the vac hoses from the throttle body run above it but i aint running the water to it
The hole is a breather to the rocker mate, block it off. Coulnt get a pic of mine as the vac hoses from the throttle body run above it but i aint running the water to it
Superb mate. If had known that i would of done that weeks ago lol. You live and learn:)
Got bored and decided to clean up inlet manifold number 2 lol
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130625_161915_zpsc327538d.jpg
Come up a treat that has!
shaunboy84
26-06-13, 08:50 PM
happy days :)
Cheers skud52, it unfortunately didn't all clean up as well but it's not too bad:)
Managed to get it refitted. Got a few wee bits to go over and check then if it starts and runs ok it may see knockhill this year.
Anyway I've stripped the transit ready for painting so had to put the nova on the back to give me space to work on it....
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/th_20130628_161009_zps35f73330.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/20130628_161009_zps35f73330.jpg.html)
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http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130628_192326_zps8e5f8bae.jpg (http://s951.photobucket.com/user/davids2010/media/20130628_192326_zps8e5f8bae.jpg.html)
Managed to get it put back together the other day but for some reason it wouldnt start, it kept turning but nothing like it should. Also it popped a few timed when it turned for a few seconds. Dont have the slightest idea what ive done wrong etc but hey atleast its getting there a bit at a time
Correct holes?
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/20130701_183741_zpscb6674aa.jpg
Which ever line the engine up straight and doesn't hit the bonnet.
Tbh it doesnt look strait but it would hit the bonnet if it was raised i think:(
I think it may be cursed:( it wont start now. Just one click and thats it.
Tbh it doesnt look strait but it would hit the bonnet if it was raised i think:(
I think it may be cursed:( it wont start now. Just one click and thats it.
Batterys fubar??
That was with a booster pack mate. Hope its not needing another starter
Try sticking a jump lead on the engine somewhere and earthing it? Might help
GAVE UP ON THIS ONE GUYS :(
the car will hopefully belong to a nova fanatic in the very near future.
I would just like to say thank you to everyone for all your support and helpful info through everything.
Ive met some really good people through the club and made some great friends, thanks again boys and girls.
If I happen to find the passion to buy another nova I will be sure to pop back on here but for now I've just had enough of mine.
cheers,
David.
bazzap8389
27-07-14, 08:26 AM
I wondered if you had sold this it something not seen you on here for a long time! Hopefully you get yourself another one at some point when you have the motivation etc for one!
Thanks Bazza, it had been up for sale a few times but had never actually sold it. Got it into chrissy nailen last week and he got it running so atleast I heard it run again :thumb:
GAVE UP ON THIS ONE GUYS :(
the car will hopefully belong to a nova fanatic in the very near future.
I would just like to say thank you to everyone for all your support and helpful info through everything.
Ive met some really good people through the club and made some great friends, thanks again boys and girls.
If I happen to find the passion to buy another nova I will be sure to pop back on here but for now I've just had enough of mine.
cheers,
David.
That's a shame you never got it finished mate, Hope you familys good and I wish you all the best for the future! Hopefully catch up with you at somepoint in the future at Knockhill or somewhere like that!
Cheers Kev, I was actually up your way today with work but didn't want to just show up lol. It's been ages since we had a catchup but the wee one is getting into her cars now so hopefully get up to more trackdays at knockhill.
its running now but ave lost all interest in it now.
Sold the nova at the tail end of last year, hopefully The new owner has her on the road soon.
im not sure if he started a thread on here but I told him this is the place to come for any info (y)
once again ain I would like to thank everyone for all there help over the last few years. I've made some real good friends and will still be popping on here from time to time to get my fix of novas��
David.
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