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Maxfield
04-10-10, 10:11 AM
Landed myself with a Nova due to it being a bargain.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/Image0013.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/Image0014.jpg

I got a set of Regal shafts with the car, Astra GTE clocks, Springs and shocks all around, 2.0l brakes, chassis strengtening kit and GSI body kit.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/Image0027-1.jpg
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Also I have just aquired a set of coilovers and Cav slabs.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/Image0025-1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/Image0024-1.jpg

A bit of welding is needed on the back valance, front chassis leg and then the strengthening kit needs welding along with stitch welding. I also need a wing.

Cheers,

Jamie.
Mazz
04-10-10, 10:14 AM
Looks a good project, don't forget you need a cut out the for alternator too..
Maxfield
04-10-10, 10:18 AM
The car has had a redtop in at some point. The alternator has been 'bashed' in. Also the scuttle panel has been cut for the loom.
Mazz
04-10-10, 10:25 AM
ah, the pikey method! It works though :)
MattBrown
04-10-10, 10:27 AM
Them coilovers arent ideal for a 2l also.

If you can, I would upgrade them, as the engine and box is heavier, and the front end will bounce like a hooker!
Maxfield
04-10-10, 10:32 AM
Would I be OK just ordering a set of custom front springs?
Mazz
04-10-10, 10:38 AM
Measure the internal diameter of the springs and order some new higher poundage ones rally design

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/index.php?cPath=465_1152_1153

I had 8" free length, 300lb/rate, 60mm I.D for my FK coilovers with an XE

I did away with the smaller helper springs too

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/mrmazz/Nova/Image024Small.jpg
Maxfield
04-10-10, 10:47 AM
Thanks, I intended to do away with the helper springs anyway so I could run more camber.
MattBrown
04-10-10, 04:23 PM
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Maxfield
24-11-10, 09:53 AM
Small progress:

Picked up an engine and box last night. Going to give it a rebuild before it goes in I think.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/IMG00052-20101124-0933.jpg
Maxfield
11-02-11, 12:58 PM
Progress all the back end welded up. Doing the front and at the minute. Hopefully have the engine mounted very soon.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/IMG00118-20110131-0936.jpg
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Balley
11-02-11, 01:00 PM
Looking good pal.
honie5
11-02-11, 04:32 PM
Looks like your pretty much at stage I am pal I'd deffinately give engine a rebuild and replace some bits just so you know it's a sous engine and don't have to keep changing parts save you time in long run! But I'm just lazy!
Maxfield
11-02-11, 05:12 PM
Going to get the engine in and running before I decide on rebuilding it.
Maxfield
22-02-11, 01:49 PM
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/IMG00151-20110222-1040.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/maxfield69/IMG00152-20110222-1041.jpg
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Front End done.
auzzy-b
22-02-11, 10:44 PM
Cool:) keep it up!
comptoncj
22-02-11, 11:10 PM
My friend used to own this nova, was the first on of my mates to have xe power lol. Hope you get it back to how it was when he owned it!

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx311/compton251/P13-04-09_160301.jpg
Maxfield
23-02-11, 11:06 AM
I will be a better condition than when I first got it.

Plenty of rust and filler!

Thanks for the pic dude :)