Nova

[Linch]

Thought id put this up now that I have a few good pictures off it. About 3 weeks ago a mate of mine rang me, told me that he was fed up with his nova project he has been doing for over a year, he has spend alot of time on the cars body on the sills and arches ect ect, but unfortunatly he somehow managed to set fire to the dash, so he offered me it at a price I couldnt say no too.

The car is a Nova 1.2 with 38k on. Heres some pics of when I got it.

When we collected it.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_094.JPG

And when we got it back, cleaned out all the parts which came with it, GSI Bumpers ect. Wore Dez looking rather chuffed in the pic too :lol:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_096.JPG

The engine it came with after we stripped wiring off (burnt in fire)

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_095.JPG

And how good the car is.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_098.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_099.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_101.JPG

Battery tray had took a bit of acid off the battery of when it caught fire. But is still fairly solid.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_100.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_102.JPG

Then this arrived.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_104.JPG

And was fitted with allot of swearing.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/Nova_Cage_004.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_106.JPG

Still needs to be welded into position and the front turret ties fitted, its a 8 point cage.

Then these arrived

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_110.JPG

Which are very shnazzy indeed. Almost new, covered a few hundred miles.

And this nice little bit of kit.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_111.JPG

That sit so far and the car now sits like this

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_105.JPG

Need to sort out internal shifter and straight corsa steering column to be fitted along with a few other bits like seat bars for bucket seats and rear turrets for the coilovers. I will get some pics up of the engine build when it progresses.

Hold Tight for updates

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looks like a good base for the project mate.

iain

[Mieran]

About time you started a thread lol

And I was watching them coilovers on ebay, the rears aren't golds but the seller claimed they were!

[christurboo]

was this mikey airys? sent fire to it welding the splash gaurd ?

[Linch]

I noticed that as well once they arrived...dont really know to make anything on ebay of it though, and yep, was airys, been down and seen him today, he is rather excited that I have it now.

[Connor]

shell looks clean, nice work so far

[Linch]

The other weekend I got the rear coilovers fitted, With some cutting.

Had plates bend up ready for the feet of the cage to be welded into the car.


http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/loads_of_stuff_002.JPG

[Andy]

Nice-but the battery tray is shot-replace it.

[Linch]

The top of the bulkhead will be coming out for engine space, then like you say it will be getting addressed.

[Linch]

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/stuff_020.JPG

Got my plates made at work to strengthen the sill before the cage is welded in :)

[Linch]

Today I had the day off so set too on the car a bit more, as progress has been rather slow with being at work all the time!

First off I hated the way the steering sits so after reading lee's thread. I went down the same route as he did.

Got a corsa column and started to fit it.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_005.JPG

Had to make the end of the nova column fit into it so needed to make the bolt pocket bigger

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_006.JPG

Tested where I want it with some string :lol:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_008.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_007.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_009.JPG

Got the front triangulation in for the cage.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_011.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/28th_10_2011_010.JPG

And last weekend after a nice 450mile round trip down to philip2's I got these along with a ported c16xe head, double valve springs and all valve gear and a nice SBD 4-2-1 Exhuast manifold, Still need to take pics off them.

Heres the Bueatys :D

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/pistons_003.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/pistons_004.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/pistons_006.JPG

Once I have picked up my bucket seats, I will get them into where I want them, and adjust the steering more, then to tackel the gear shift and hand brake. Lads at work have offered to do all the welding for me for a box of beer which is a absolute toppa! :thumbs:

Oh and these are still Wrapped up in my draws in my room :cool:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9336/Nova_016.JPG

That is all :wave:

[Linch]

Made some more progress, travelled down to south Yorkshire to pick these seats up from andy forest.


http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/30th_10_2011_003.JPG

So now I can get the drivers posistion better, sit right down on the floor so it should be good :D

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/30th_10_2011_002.JPG

started to sort out some of the rust and cover metal where I have removed part the bulkhead for the itbs.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/30th_10_2011_005.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/30th_10_2011_004.JPG

Good weekend I would say :look:

[Rickyb]

its coming on buddy the shell doesnt look at all bad. keep the updates and pics coming :thumb:
rick

[SimonTW]

Liking the set back, lowered steering column!

[Linch]

Little update, Picked up a stack dash for it. Only read to 7k unfortunately but I like the size of them and will do for now. Out of a louts :D

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/clocks_001.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/clocks_003.JPG

[SimonTW]

How much wiring is involved in fitting that?

[Linch]

24 wires in total the small trip display at the bottom of rev counter will more than likely not be used though.

[Linch]

Nothing much has happend to the nova. Bought a winter car though as im taking my BMW off the road for the winter as it was un drivable last year. Possibly thinking of selling it for audi a3 too.

Winter Banger

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9283/loadsofstuff_063.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9283/loadsofstuff_031.JPG

[Linch]

More pics of the winter banger, I didnt want to but I quite like it, its nippy still for a 1.4 and isnt all that bad of a car I suppose :lol:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Winter_Banger_001.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Winter_Banger_003.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Winter_Banger_002.JPG

[shed-on-wheels]

i reconise the corsa from somwhere but unsure where lol

[mowgli]

mcdonalds?

[shed-on-wheels]

haha lol no bud wont be mcdonalds i dont go there unless its in the day time for food

[*Dave*]

looking good mate... great choice of engine and even better choices of mods :)

but im bias as its similar to mine lol

[bakerznova]

More pics of the winter banger, I didnt want to but I quite like it, its nippy still for a 1.4 and isnt all that bad of a car I suppose :lol:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Winter_Banger_001.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Winter_Banger_003.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Winter_Banger_002.JPG



was the corsa off the bay ?
it looks simular and it wasnt too far away from me

[Linch]

Sure was, trailered it back to Newcastle.

Thanks for the comments on engine choice, this will be my 3rd small block itb build. So really I wouldn't go any other way :)

[gary_126]

tb's - WIN ! Corsa looks cool aswell!

[Linch]

Update! I Made a start on the nova some more, I had a day free for once so chilled out with the Jaguar Skills on in the garage.

Took this!

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_005.JPG

Resulted in this

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_004.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_008.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_006.JPG

Then started to remove seem sealer for some stitch welding in the bay.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_001.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_002.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_003.JPG

Found some rust under the sealer, Any sugestions on it? I was going to grind it down and weld over it, a little bit of metal back in?

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_013.JPG

And any suggestions on removing this stuff? its doing my head in, will try the heat gun tomorrow on it.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_012.JPG

Got the insides of the wings rolled and protected.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_010.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_011.JPG

And a random of the bumper, what do people think of the splitter?

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_009.JPG

:wave:

[_Jake]

Found some rust under the sealer, Any sugestions on it? I was going to grind it down and weld over it, a little bit of metal back in?

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/nooova_013.JPG

And any suggestions on removing this stuff? its doing my head in, will try the heat gun tomorrow on it.


Had the exact same as that on mine after i took the sealent off it the other day, i just cut the rot out and welded a new bit in & carried on as normal :thumb:

[Linch]

Washed the banger today, had my good camera in the car so decided to take some pics...


Banger....
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Belgium_067.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Belgium_070.JPG

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/9785/Belgium_068.JPG

That is all... :wave:

[pie]

looks sweet got then same wheels on my corsa lol

[Linch]

Update Pictures of the Cylinder head.

Spec:
Ported and polished
Skimmed to raise compression
Steel lower valve spring seats
Double valve springs
Forged valve spring caps and collets

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/DSC_0466.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/DSC_0469.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/DSC_0468.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/DSC_0471.JPG

Needs a good clean and checking out, may have some more headwork done before its fitted.

[pie]

looking good dude

[Jedro]

sure iv seen this somewere else ;) mint mate

[Linch]

You cant have, its been in my mates room for some time now lol

[Linch]

Update!

BMW is back out on new wheels :D

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425742_10150786944305802_714490801_11559877_202807 6419_n.jpg


Also Picked up a set for the nova so it didnt feel left out :lol:


http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373999_10150811711280802_714490801_11644960_311946 894_n.jpg

[Mieran]

Unreal them wheels

[L33 LEG]

Those comps look very familiar :wtf: did you buy them off a guy with a white corsa c van? Look like my old ones, if so im surprised the black paint stayed on lol

BMW looks amazing there, never been a fan of those mvs but looks really good. Nice colour aswell :)

[Linch]

Thanks for the comments on the beemer, Will be getting CSL wheels eventully when my mate decides to sell them :lol:

When I got the mo's I got so excited I had to fit them, and then I ended up actuly doing some work on the car!!

Fitted the new shoes :)

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535802_10150812198160802_714490801_11646468_855738 184_n.jpg

Along with the coilovers.

Then gave it a quick dust off and a clean up. The car is being moved out the current garage in the next week or so to have the cage welded in finally! and then off to have the full shell painted :D:D:D


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295274_10150812202150802_714490801_11646476_160285 7562_n.jpg

Till next time! Bosh! :P

[Linch]

Update, Yesterday these arrived :D Now means I can get the seats in posistion to have the seat bars mocked up, steering wheel posistion mocked up, then everything welded on the car hopefully by next weekend!


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582212_10150856935270802_714490801_11823759_197187 9558_n.jpg

[Linch]

Update! Finally started doing the seem welding and plating up where the heaters used to be ect.

I won a welder on ebay at a bargain price, so thought id give it a go my self, instead of taking the car to my work and letting the lads do it properly...sounds stupid I know, but its practice for me and I can say I did it all :0 :lol:

Not a great pic.


http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/484387_10151035996860802_714490801_12156118_377643 856_n.jpg

[MK999]

Awesome project mate :)

Just a quick note, when using a welder don't use one of those style extension leads fully coiled up! If you take the amps on the welder up towards it's max the cable will get hot, and sometimes when it's coiled up like that it will melt and short out.

[Linch]

Good note! I know this usually but didnt uncoil it...normally do thanks for the comment :)

[Linch]

Bloody Hell....an actual update!

The front arches of the car are the only bad part on the shell, and previous owners attempts werent up to scratch, so that's what I have been tackling.

Previous repairs.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/IMG_0589.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/IMG_0588.JPG

New Repair.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/IMG_0590.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/IMG_0618.JPG
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/10005/IMG_0617.JPG

Poor pics of my phone :facepalm:

:wave: