Project Carbon 4x4 [Archive] - Page 4 - Performance Nova Group

BRoadGhost

21-01-15, 10:23 PM

That setup is good, but not great imo; purely because setting the castor in situ should be infinitely adjustable (like say a track rod is).

When the car's on a ramp being tracked up & castor set etc, I wouldn't want to be limited to 180° turns on a bearing that'll only get you 'close enough' N/S to O/S equal castor, having to jack the car up each time unbolting everything to rotate the next best guess each side at a time; it's just not practical at your local alignment place.

Don't get me wrong the quality of the fabrication looks perfect; just the design's not quite there imo.

Jonlem

21-01-15, 10:33 PM

If you wanted to use in situ adjusters, everything has to be even larger thus meaning you struggle with clearance with the wheel. Its something I've looked into several times now and although I would prefer to have it in situ adjustable the added cost alone would put most people off.

bazzap8389

21-01-15, 10:37 PM

It will more than suit my needs that's for sure I'm chuffed with the kit :)

Iain

22-01-15, 10:14 AM

I think I'll have to get the title changed to clarify a few things lol it's front engined 4x4 not rwd or rear engined etc lol

As long as it's got carbon in it's accurate lol

See what BRoad is saying regarding on-car adjustment, would just take a bit longer to set up

bazzap8389

22-01-15, 07:57 PM

Aye that bit stays lol

Cheers for the info earlier Iain. I'll have someone helping me set it up anyway :)

Southie

22-01-15, 08:22 PM

All the parts are adding up nicely, shame your being let down with the shell :(

bazzap8389

22-01-15, 08:42 PM

Apparently it's my fault as I keep changing my mind... Nothing's been changed since summer!

Edd

22-01-15, 08:54 PM

Take it somewhere else if they keep messing

Surely they got time now?

bazzap8389

22-01-15, 08:56 PM

I have no idea who else could take it on. His work is bloody good though. I was told last week him and another guy will be working on it to try hammer on with it.

Jonlem

22-01-15, 09:43 PM

You're a bit far from us! Quite sure you're guy will sort it :)

bazzap8389

20-02-15, 10:51 AM

Been in past the shop this week still nothing been done..he needs material for doing the tunnel and space frame which wasn't mentioned before. So I've ordered 8m of 45mm x 1.5mm thick seamless t45 for the spaceframe. Not sure if that's enough or too much etc but I'll order more if needed. Also ordered 2m x 1m of mild steel sheet for the tunnel as I'm not using the cavy stuff. Hopefully this stuff turns up quickly.

Benn

20-02-15, 01:12 PM

Sounds like normal bodyshop/garage/builder stalling. They all do it.

The Simps

21-02-15, 05:32 PM

Someone more knowledgable might be able to comment here but the 45x1.5 seems a little thin to me. I used 45x2.5 which is what custom cages had used on the the nova cage.

EDIT: Just seen that you are using T45, mine was CDS. Ignore me! lol

bazzap8389

21-02-15, 05:52 PM

Haha I was going to say I was on the phone to custom cages and they use 3 different thicknesses for various parts of the nova cage.

bazzap8389

24-02-15, 08:06 PM

I've got a sheet of mild steel, it's just under 1mm thick. Is this too thin?

My t45 also turned up today.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/Mobile%20Uploads/FF1B0AEE-E119-460F-A1E2-900F6C052791_zpsue6rpn4a.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FF1B0AEE-E119-460F-A1E2-900F6C052791_zpsue6rpn4a.jpg.html)

dgbnova#1

24-02-15, 08:18 PM

Will be .8 gague steel I'm sure 1.5 would be better for the tunnel and seat mounts could be wrong though

bazzap8389

27-02-15, 03:39 PM

T45 dropped off at the shop.

Just ts going with the cavy tunnel set up instead it's exactly what's needed it's all been cut to size etc and will save hassle and hopefully look pretty factory.

bazzap8389

20-03-15, 07:31 PM

Got some parts yesterday. 2x sets of fibreglass rear quarters. An exact mould of original gm ones and got my mirrors. The rest of the parts will be delivered soon just finishing touches to go. Unbelievable how light the quarters are though.

no idea if the spaceframe has been started or not yet, I've not been to the shop since I dropped off the material almost a month ago.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/D16D1324-63B9-4034-BB2E-FB0C6E3B1E0B_zps1ji2acnl.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/D16D1324-63B9-4034-BB2E-FB0C6E3B1E0B_zps1ji2acnl.jpg.html)

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burgo

20-03-15, 10:13 PM

Quarters look very good

Benn

21-03-15, 02:59 PM

Mirrors are cool. So youll have standard width but FG?

bazzap8389

21-03-15, 03:30 PM

Quarters look very good cheers :)

Mirrors are cool. So youll have standard width but FG?

Aye, standard width. I want the car to look 'standard' except for the carbon. Was a few complications with the carbon quarters so best solution was fg ones. I think it will be better with these anyway as they won't look stuck on. Also got a carbon blank for the sunroof as I no longer want to cut the roof off. Every other panel on the outside is carbon though :)

Benn

21-03-15, 03:32 PM

Ah i see, doea sound like its for the best.

bazzap8389

21-03-15, 03:57 PM

Yes definitely.

Progress sd might slow down even more over the next few months as I've just bought a house but I'll see how things go. If nothing happens over the next few months at the shop I'll get a welder from work to help me out and I'll do the space frame myself at home. I've for the materials etc just not the time at the moment.

nova.mike

23-03-15, 05:44 PM

Where you getting all the carbon fibre parts from? Can't find any anywhere

Southie

23-03-15, 06:35 PM

Where you getting all the carbon fibre parts from? Can't find any anywhere
He got them from CMcomposites but they're no longer doing Nova parts.

bazzap8389

23-03-15, 11:00 PM

As southie said Mike, he's no longer doing nova parts just finishing bits off for me.

nova.mike

24-03-15, 05:32 PM

He got them from CMcomposites but they're no longer doing Nova parts.

As southie said Mike, he's no longer doing nova parts just finishing bits off for me.

Thanks guys. I was ready to purchase some carbon fibre sideskirts off him and now no where does them :'(

Edd

24-03-15, 07:35 PM

He got them from CMcomposites but they're no longer doing Nova parts.

Why is he no longer doing nova parts?

Southie

24-03-15, 07:53 PM

Why is he no longer doing nova parts?
Don't think there's enough call for Nova parts anymore.

bazzap8389

24-04-15, 07:57 PM

Well after me thinking nothing's been done to the car as I haven't been to see it in almost 2 months. Got a hold of him on the phone today and he's been working on it so I'll get one pics up when I can be arsed going to see it.

Southie

24-04-15, 08:05 PM

What have they saids been done?

Looking forward to seeing this get some progression and don't give up on it ;)

bazzap8389

24-04-15, 08:13 PM

The tunnel is done, made one from scratch as the cavy one would have required more effort than it was worth to fit. So really that cavy was cut up for nothing :(

Think he was going to make a start on the front part of the cage then start working out dimensions for the back end.

it will 100 % get done I've no doubts, spent too much money on it to just give up that's for sure.

bazzap8389

25-04-15, 09:40 AM

A few pics from today, sorry about the quality not sure what happened!

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totalnova

25-04-15, 10:49 AM

Looks really good and you must be happy to see some progress.

Benn

25-04-15, 12:54 PM

Tunnel is nice.

Being that all the rear floor is cut out, should some bracing not have gone in?

bazil

25-04-15, 02:21 PM

The crossbrace in the front is retained I see, I'd imagine this will end up like my blue one where most of the strength will be through the cage and additional bars to retain structural rigidity?

ben doodar

25-04-15, 02:58 PM

Looking really good. Is the transmission tunnel running over the seat crossmember to retain standard seat fittings? Do they still fit with the width of the tunnel? + how will you fit the 1/4 panels? Screws, rivets, nuts n bolts, bonding?

love the carbon parts collection. Would love some of the mirrors.

bazzap8389

25-04-15, 05:29 PM

Looks really good and you must be happy to see some progress.Thanks, yeah I'm delighted, after about a year of no proper progress it's great to see something being done.

Tunnel is nice.

Being that all the rear floor is cut out, should some bracing not have gone in?

Cheers, there was a few bits welded under the car to keep it all in place when it was cut.

The crossbrace in the front is retained I see, I'd imagine this will end up like my blue one where most of the strength will be through the cage and additional bars to retain structural rigidity?

Yeah the cage will be all the support really should do the job keeping it all rigid.

Looking really good. Is the transmission tunnel running over the seat crossmember to retain standard seat fittings? Do they still fit with the width of the tunnel? + how will you fit the 1/4 panels? Screws, rivets, nuts n bolts, bonding?

love the carbon parts collection. Would love some of the mirrors.

Thanks, standard rails won't be used I've got bits that I got with my cage to be welded in and the seats will be mounted on that. As for the quarters I went for fibreglass ones instead as I didn't want it to look like they'd just been stuck on so will just be bonded on somehow and smoothed in so will look original really.

Andy

25-04-15, 05:56 PM

Nowt can move anyway.Class 6 novas at grassing are built the same.As long as you work off a centreline its all good.

bazzap8389

04-05-15, 10:41 AM

What's class 6 Andy? That rwd or something?

went over to the shop today dropped some parts off, quarters and some 6mm plate to hold the diff. He's made a start with the back end, tubs and turrets will be here tomorrow hopefully so looks like it's full steam ahead.

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Andy

04-05-15, 10:49 AM

Class six is space framed rear with adjustable everything basically.just a shell sat on a cage really from windscreen back.theyre fwd redtop powered mostly

The Simps

04-05-15, 08:14 PM

Great to see some progress on this :)

bazzap8389

05-05-15, 04:27 PM

Yeah I'm delighted!

got these in the post today. Only one tub has turned up though! Been on the phone to the supplier and they're looking into it.

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mowgli

05-05-15, 05:19 PM

it is barbecue season, and those oil drum barbies are getting quite popular

Benn

05-05-15, 05:50 PM

Very nice. I'd love to tub and turret mine.

nova_stee

05-05-15, 06:22 PM

Oooooo weres the tubs from

bazzap8389

05-05-15, 07:42 PM

Not BBQ season here... It's pishing rain lol

cheers Benn.. Do it!

They're from rally design.. Well it's from rally design, the guy didn't get back to me so i fired off an email with pics of the one I received.

I'm not impressed at all because they were supposed to be getting fitted tomorrow.

The Simps

06-05-15, 11:03 AM

Are they their escort ones? What wheels are you planning on running?

bazzap8389

06-05-15, 11:07 AM

Yeah it's mk1/mk2 escort ones. Tubs from rally design turrets from motorsport tools. No idea yet tbh the tubs are 10" wide though so plenty of room.

The Simps

06-05-15, 10:49 PM

Aren't those tubs shaped for a 15" wheel tho? Whats the diameter of them?

bazzap8389

06-05-15, 10:58 PM

Yes but have plenty room for chunky rally tyres. I've got the sizes somewhere and a 16" alloy should easily fit.

The Simps

06-05-15, 11:51 PM

Cool :)

Wazza30

07-05-15, 12:55 PM

Good work going on there mate :thumb:

Is Chris still doing carbon fibre bits for nova's baz?

bazzap8389

08-05-15, 01:35 PM

Other tub turned up. I'll get it to the shop tomorrow hopefully.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/C7790714-5586-42D4-AECF-002821D76887_zpseyymhhza.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/C7790714-5586-42D4-AECF-002821D76887_zpseyymhhza.jpg.html)

No idea mate, last I heard he wasn't doing nova parts anymore worth an ask though!

bazzap8389

11-05-15, 05:27 PM

A few parts turned up today. 6 of each, left and right hand rose joints and adapters.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/0CAD9DC5-6D0D-4B73-BC66-DE76F8C3E196_zpshrn44ht9.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/0CAD9DC5-6D0D-4B73-BC66-DE76F8C3E196_zpshrn44ht9.jpg.html)

The Simps

12-05-15, 12:32 AM

Lots of nice parts arriving, just need to see them put together now :)

bazzap8389

12-05-15, 04:49 PM

Lots of nice parts arriving, just need to see them put together now :)

Aye, getting there slowly. Should come together pretty quick now though.

i went in past the shop today they've been getting some rough sizes of where the tubs will be going. Cage might be in this week too.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/1D07CC20-B120-4EA0-84B1-462D91CB94F3_zpsi1gbd1vc.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/1D07CC20-B120-4EA0-84B1-462D91CB94F3_zpsi1gbd1vc.jpg.html)

totalnova

12-05-15, 08:59 PM

Wow those tubs look massive. Can't wait to see it all welded up with the turrets.

bazzap8389

12-05-15, 09:21 PM

That's what I thought when I saw them lol they'll be cut to suit though. Hopefully some good updates this week.

The Simps

12-05-15, 10:23 PM

Love it! I would just mount those tubs up as high as you can i.e. to that top edge near the window line.

novadave24

13-05-15, 06:31 PM

looking good I have my eye on this :)

BRoadGhost

13-05-15, 10:42 PM

Are you planning on running a 295 section tyre?

bazzap8389

14-05-15, 04:41 PM

Love it! I would just mount those tubs up as high as you can i.e. to that top edge near the window line.

:) cheers. I was over to the shop forgot to mention anything about mounting the tubs. Not quite ready for them yet though.

looking good I have my eye on this :)
Thanks Dave.

Are you planning on running a 295 section tyre?
No idea what I'm running yet but lots of room for different options.

The cage has been going in today front is not quite finished a few bars still to go in.

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Kev Turbo

14-05-15, 06:07 PM

Sunroof staying?

Nice work with the cage!

bazzap8389

14-05-15, 08:52 PM

I've got a carbon blank going in, decided not to cut the roof off just now.

cheers it's getting there.

bazzap8389

19-05-15, 05:30 PM

Some pics from today. More to come on Thursday.

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Alan lig

19-05-15, 06:59 PM

Looking good it all takes time

Nick J

19-05-15, 08:51 PM

Flying along now... Cool.

Southie

19-05-15, 09:25 PM

Coming together slowly but surely now Bazz, you must be glad of the decent progress mate ;)

Benn

19-05-15, 09:43 PM

Might be silly, but. Will you not be running seats mounted on rails, rather than std mounts? Just odd they've left the strengthening bit in the floor for them... And wont the turrets be all different as you'll have rear uprights as its 4x4?

bazzap8389

19-05-15, 10:01 PM

Looking good it all takes time
Cheers it's getting there mate.

Flying along now... Cool.
yeah coming together well now :)

Coming together slowly but surely now Bazz, you must be glad of the decent progress mate ;)
yeah I'm delighted! Shouldn't be too long until it's done now!

Might be silly, but. Will you not be running seats mounted on rails, rather than std mounts? Just odd they've left the strengthening bit in the floor for them... And wont the turrets be all different as you'll have rear uprights as its 4x4?

Ive got bits to be welded in for the seats, he dsnt know what I was doing with seats that's why it's still there. I'm using front suspension on the rear, I don't want to give too much away yet but I'll have pics soon enough!

bazzap8389

21-05-15, 06:11 PM

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HouseAtreides

21-05-15, 08:43 PM

This is the most epic build-thread I've ever seen lol Love the workmanship going into this, and while I'm sure you do, I can't for the life of me suss out what she's going to look like. Awesome!

bazzap8389

21-05-15, 09:12 PM

Thanks mate means a lot! There are lots more epic builds out there though check out THe Simps one! Will just look like a normal nova from the outside except for the carbon. Inside and underneath is a different story though lol

josh-sri

22-05-15, 10:02 AM

scorge01

22-05-15, 06:35 PM

Was in today Bary work is looking really good can't fault it Robbie is doing a really good job and coming together quickly now :)

bazzap8389

22-05-15, 09:53 PM

Nice to see some progress on this, it may be taking a while but it certainly looks like they know what they are doing. Fingers crossed you can keep the exterior looking fairly subtle too that would be great.

Aye slow and steady :) as said the exterior should look pretty much standard but carbon instead of metal so should be all good.

Was in today Bary work is looking really good can't fault it Robbie is doing a really good job and coming together quickly now :)

I was in past iday as well, aye he's cracking on he's got a fabricator on with him now as well so that's certainly helping :)

Southie

22-05-15, 09:56 PM

What alloys are you going to be running on this Baz and what's the rear beam coming from? Will you have issues with standard rear size arches?

bazzap8389

22-05-15, 09:58 PM

I've a set of gm eurosports I think I'll be using not 100% on it yet though. No rear beam being used ;) nah should be all good because I have the width on the tubs to run wider stuff if need be :)

Southie

22-05-15, 10:02 PM

If no rear beam is used then what width are you aiming for? Is it a custom style beam with a rear disc break setup your fitting??

Also if a different rear setup will you need to find a different handbrake set to wire in or are you aiming for a standard Nova one?

bazzap8389

22-05-15, 10:07 PM

Not sure in the width yet tbh I'll discuss that with the fabricators and see what's what's. Instead of a rear beam it's getting rose jointed wishbones that will connect to the diff cradle 3 of them at each side. Prob a set of wilwood 4 pots on the rear.

Southie

22-05-15, 10:09 PM

Nice, it should be cracking then. Obviously your fitting a bias brake setup then to get it all running in harmony mate as you don't want too heavy braking at the backend ;)

bazzap8389

22-05-15, 10:11 PM

Yeah sure am mate, I'll get brakes sorted out nearer the time but what ever I put on the front I'll put on the rear to keep it simple. Most likely wilwood ones though :)

Southie

22-05-15, 10:15 PM

Yeah plenty of time for all that but it's best to think ahead as it will be quite critical lol

bazzap8389

22-05-15, 10:25 PM

Who needs brakes lol aye it'll all be in hand mate :)

Edd

22-05-15, 10:26 PM

Cracking stuff

Looks great

bazzap8389

22-05-15, 10:52 PM

Thanks Edd :)

Southie

22-05-15, 10:58 PM

Bazz you should also get stickers made to go over your carbon parts to make this a negative of a Nova Sport graphic wise.

bazzap8389

23-05-15, 12:14 AM

I was thinking of doing something tbh no idea what yet though! I'm open to ideas though!

Benn

23-05-15, 11:33 AM

Cage and fab is looking very good.

Edd

23-05-15, 10:36 PM

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/monosport.jpg

bazzap8389

23-05-15, 10:41 PM

Cage and fab is looking very good.
Cheers Benn :)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/monosport.jpg

That is really cool, giving me ideas!

Edd

23-05-15, 10:42 PM

You got carbon rear quarters for it?

bazzap8389

23-05-15, 10:44 PM

That's a thought no I don't. Everything except roof and quarters. Quarters are fibreglass. I may paint the outside a different colour but keep it red inside.

Edd

23-05-15, 10:46 PM

Imo, rear quarters would have to be black, to match the carbon doors and wings

bazzap8389

23-05-15, 10:49 PM

Yeah been thinking that myself Edd. Prob go with metallic or something.

bazzap8389

29-05-15, 02:42 PM

Bit more done on the back end. Starting to take shape! Just got suspension bits in but nothing's in place properly yet.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/69981DE7-56C1-4555-879E-5FF99AFC5AB8_zpsakfhkspe.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/69981DE7-56C1-4555-879E-5FF99AFC5AB8_zpsakfhkspe.jpg.html)

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Iain

29-05-15, 03:09 PM

You sort choice of topmounts in the end then?

Benn

29-05-15, 05:31 PM

Rear cradle looks good, with using the nova hubs on the back, will you ad in extra support ?( as in like steering movement as you'll only have one side held in place with the std steering arm mount..)

scorge01

29-05-15, 07:52 PM

I think the plan is just to mount it off steering arm and wrap the lower arms in steel to add strength there aswell but seen this today when was in speaking to the fabricator and looks well weight has been kept ryt down with light materials used and I'd imagine would be one the best 4x4 Novas about some really good work went into this

Southie

29-05-15, 09:33 PM

Looking very good Baz ;)

ben doodar

30-05-15, 12:47 AM

That's fantastic!

bazzap8389

30-05-15, 01:43 PM

You sort choice of topmounts in the end then?
No, no idea what they are tbh must be something he found in his parts bin just for setting it up lol

Rear cradle looks good, with using the nova hubs on the back, will you ad in extra support ?( as in like steering movement as you'll only have one side held in place with the std steering arm mount..)
Cheers, no idea tbh I barley spoke to him yesterday but mark had a chat with him yesterday about it as he said so will prob be what he said lol

I think the plan is just to mount it off steering arm and wrap the lower arms in steel to add strength there aswell but seen this today when was in speaking to the fabricator and looks well weight has been kept ryt down with light materials used and I'd imagine would be one the best 4x4 Novas about some really good work went into this cheers Mark, I've not had much of a chance to speak to him about that side of things yet I'll see what's what next week or something.

Looking very good Baz ;)
Thanks, finally getting somewhere.

That's fantastic!

cheers, hopefully have the tubs and floor in soon then I can get it home!

bazzap8389

09-06-15, 02:56 PM

A few more pics. Rear cross is in and cradle is finished. Everything has to be fully welded up now then get the rear suspension built up properly then the floor and tubs can go in.

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Benn

09-06-15, 04:07 PM

Shouldn't you have hung the diff and shafts in to get everything in place before welding it all up? To get everything lined up and that?

bazzap8389

09-06-15, 04:09 PM

It was. Pics are a page or 2 back with it all in place.

Benn

09-06-15, 04:12 PM

Ah, my fault for not back tracking enough. Sorry.

The Simps

09-06-15, 08:31 PM

Looks great Baz! Some solid, quick progress happening on this now! :)

Iain

10-06-15, 08:54 AM

This thing's gonna be epic.

With this pic, is it gonna be boxed off at an angle to create more strength?

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/A1407878-D61F-445F-AE77-CE6EF5C3EB02_zpsvqll0zbu.jpg

bazzap8389

10-06-15, 02:16 PM

Ah, my fault for not back tracking enough. Sorry.
Ha ha it's all good :)

Looks great Baz! Some solid, quick progress happening on this now! :) cheers, it's getting there bit by bit. Nuts and bolts for suspension is what's holding me up at the moment.

This thing's gonna be epic.

With this pic, is it gonna be boxed off at an angle to create more strength?

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/A1407878-D61F-445F-AE77-CE6EF5C3EB02_zpsvqll0zbu.jpg

Thanks :)

yeah, the bit that has "fold" on it will go behind it against the tunnel and another piece will we welded onto the front side of it. Not been done yet as the whole cage can still come out the car in 1 piece just now!

bazzap8389

11-06-15, 06:08 PM

Some pics from today.

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Iain

11-06-15, 06:09 PM

Getting an e type body shell now? Nice

burgo

11-06-15, 07:39 PM

Dude!!! Fuck the nova shell that's an awesome buggy lol

totalnova

11-06-15, 08:13 PM

Looking great, is it nearly at a stage where you can start putting it back together?

stt

11-06-15, 08:27 PM

Are you using front hubs on the back?

bazzap8389

11-06-15, 08:54 PM

Getting an e type body shell now? Nice aye lol squeezing the cage in there lol

Dude!!! Fuck the nova shell that's an awesome buggy lol

Aye maybe I should considering it rather than fucking about with a nova lol

Looking great, is it nearly at a stage where you can start putting it back together?

Cheers :) it's getting there. Finishing off the suspension bits etc easier to do it with the cage out the car. Once that's done and cage welded into the car properly the floor will be next to go in :)

Are you using front hubs on the back?

Yeah I sure am. Front hubs and front suspension.

marc69

11-06-15, 11:08 PM

Looking good Barry, all you really need are a few fibreglass/carbon panels to make it look like a Nova lol!

stt

11-06-15, 11:27 PM

Might be worth speaking to chip (if you know him)
he used to run nova front legs on the back of his mid engined nova but suffered with horrendous bump steer issues, he swapped to mk4 astra hubs and that reduced it a great deal as the steering arm was a lot closer plane to the lower wishbone

bazzap8389

11-06-15, 11:43 PM

Looking good Barry, all you really need are a few fibreglass/carbon panels to make it look like a Nova lol!
Aye cheers :) a complete fibreglass/ carbon shell would be nice lol

Might be worth speaking to chip (if you know him)
he used to run nova front legs on the back of his mid engined nova but suffered with horrendous bump steer issues, he swapped to mk4 astra hubs and that reduced it a great deal as the steering arm was a lot closer plane to the lower wishbone

Nah I don't know him, it's just the hubs and strut I'm using off the front all the arms etc all be fabricated with rose joints to suit and hopefully will do the job nicely. Time will tell I suppose. Cheers.

stt

12-06-15, 12:24 AM

The Simps

12-06-15, 05:51 AM

Very cool seeing the frame out the car like that eh? But, umm, how did you get it all out on yours? You still have the floor in there! lol

Benn

12-06-15, 01:11 PM

I guess tagging it to the chassis is the next step...

bazzap8389

12-06-15, 02:31 PM

How are you connecting the steering arms to the car, if they are at a different arc to the lower arm then you will introduce unwanted bump steer,
ive tried to find the link to his project but for some reason obsessive performance disorder forum seems to be down!
Chip doesn't use Png but I'll point him this way for his input, as you might as well benefit from others mistakes and research!
I think he's making up a bracket off the cradle for it. Yeah why not cheers.

Very cool seeing the frame out the car like that eh? But, umm, how did you get it all out on yours? You still have the floor in there! lol
Yeah it's shit hot seeing it like that! Haha there's no floor or anything in the back so it just pulls out the back of the car :)

I guess tagging it to the chassis is the next step...
Yeah will be welded in place next I think, and finally should see it going back together!

gary_808

13-06-15, 05:39 AM

please please after all this effort dont use a front setup in the rear,
its such a crap way of doing it, even the original calibra beam is better than using the front gear in the rear.

bazzap8389

13-06-15, 05:42 AM

It's only the front hubs I'm using. I don't see the issue? All arms etc are being made to suit. Not really sure what else i could use either.

burgo

13-06-15, 10:25 AM

So long as the track control arms are made correctly there shouldn't be a problem

The Simps

13-06-15, 12:48 PM

Mazda MX5 uprights?

bazzap8389

13-06-15, 02:21 PM

So long as the track control arms are made correctly there shouldn't be a problem
My thoughts exactly mate :)

Mazda MX5 uprights?
It was spoken about, just using the front hubs for the time being though. I think it'll be all good tbh and if it's not I'll change the setup.

burgo

13-06-15, 03:41 PM

My thoughts exactly mate :)

It was spoken about, just using the front hubs for the time being though. I think it'll be all good tbh and if it's not I'll change the setup.

To be fair the macpherson strut does make the track arm harder to design than a twin wishbone set up so don't be surprised if it's not perfect first time

bazzap8389

16-06-15, 05:37 PM

Yeah I'll wait and see how it is when it's on the road. I'm happy with how it's turned out so far.

A few pics from today. Cage is welded to the car now also.

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vx kev

16-06-15, 07:05 PM

Its certainly coming along nicely now Baz, some seriously good work going into it. Will surely be making the wait slightly less painful now. :thumb:

Benn

16-06-15, 08:51 PM

Looking good, think i'ed wanted a double wise bone set up... But love what you've done there.

bazzap8389

16-06-15, 09:48 PM

Its certainly coming along nicely now Baz, some seriously good work going into it. Will surely be making the wait slightly less painful now. :thumb:
Yeah getting there now like :) and definitely lol

Looking good, think i'ed wanted a double wise bone set up... But love what you've done there.
Cheers, will see how it goes like this, always room for alterations :)

The Simps

16-06-15, 10:53 PM

Love it!

bazzap8389

16-06-15, 11:25 PM

Thanks man :)

bazil

19-06-15, 07:26 PM

This looks far too professional,,,,,,,,

corsakid

19-06-15, 07:32 PM

Amazing top work :-)

kevster

20-06-15, 09:01 PM

looks the muts nuts mate keep it updated

bazzap8389

21-06-15, 07:38 PM

This looks far too professional,,,,,,,,Haha wish I could take the credit for it lol

Amazing top work :-)

Cheers :)

looks the muts nuts mate keep it updated

Thanks mate. Hopefully be more updates this week.

Benn

22-06-15, 01:48 PM

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/2D1E3BF2-7C34-48B5-A2B3-D501734DFBCF_zpsyw0glbm0.jpg

That looks frigging awesome.

bazzap8389

02-07-15, 08:14 PM

Cheers Benn.

I dropped a few bits off at the shop this morning and gave him the material for the floor so hopefully that will be going in soon.

I've still got the cavalier tunnel if anyone wants it?

david dixon

12-07-15, 10:38 AM

Awesome mate, that's coming together great now

bazzap8389

13-07-15, 07:20 AM

Cheers David :) I'll maybe make it to totb next year if progress stays steady!

The Simps

23-07-15, 11:43 PM

At the rate you'd been moving this should be almost done by now! You keeping us hanging now for the finished pics?!?!

bazzap8389

24-07-15, 09:02 AM

I wish that was the case haha

I told him to hold off as the house I've just bought requires a lot of work but next week I've given him the go ahead to get the floor and tubs in so should just about be finished very soon. I'll update next week or so.

The Simps

24-07-15, 10:30 AM

Perfect! :)

TOZNOVA81

24-07-15, 02:03 PM

This looks awesome so far dude

Southie

21-08-15, 09:24 PM

So Bazz how's this coming along mate?

bazzap8389

21-08-15, 09:29 PM

BRoadGhost

21-08-15, 10:35 PM

What's more for him to do?

bazzap8389

21-08-15, 10:43 PM

Still the floor, tubs rear panel and a few little bits at the front for the transmission tunnel left to do.

oh and the quarter panels to go on.

BRoadGhost

22-08-15, 08:26 PM

What about an engine & transmission?

bazzap8389

22-08-15, 09:32 PM

I've got all that sorted. I'll need to make a set of driveshafts for the rear I think.

bazzap8389

14-09-15, 04:30 PM

A bit more done. Hopefully the floor will be in, in a week or 2.http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/8F6F57E3-BF6E-431F-A2F5-AEC144617FF3_zpsvfkvhylt.jpg[/URL]

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Benn

14-09-15, 04:46 PM

looking awesome. Will the coilover be in the tub? Thought you'd keep it out in the turret. To have as much space as poss.

bazzap8389

14-09-15, 04:49 PM

Thanks :) yeah it'll be in the turret, it's just not been cut out yet. It's still to be cut to length as well.

Benn

14-09-15, 04:56 PM

Ah ok, just didn't look like room from the photos. Loving the fab work.

totalnova

14-09-15, 07:42 PM

Those tubs look massive, great to see some progress on this.

bazzap8389

14-09-15, 08:15 PM

Ah ok, just didn't look like room from the photos. Loving the fab work.

Aye plenty of room there Benn, yeah he's done a great job with the fab work :)

Those tubs look massive, great to see some progress on this.

There's a fair bit to be cut off them yet. Prob 2" on the width and a good bit off the height. You can see the line in one of the pics where they'll be cut. I know it's about time, I'm away on holiday at the end of the week and hopefully when I'm back it's a good bit on and almost ready to take home.

The Simps

15-09-15, 09:33 PM

Cool update Baz! My 1st thought was that why hadn't you mounted them higher while you had the opportunity as they look to be in roughly stock position?. But then I saw you already had to tweak a bit because of one of the tubes.

What kinda ride height will this beast be at?

bazzap8389

15-09-15, 10:18 PM

I haven't actually measured it out but the turrets are much higher than standard height.

No idea about the ride height yet it's really hard to gauge as the quarters have been hacked since the build started really I'll get a better idea when the new ones go on.

The Simps

16-09-15, 12:42 AM

Ive just looked up the position I had on my old tubs and how they related to the wheel position and it was as follows...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/30-12-08010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/30-12-08019.jpg

So they were put in the stock position but just allow more inner well and shock clearance really. The masking tape line in pic 2 gives an indication of where a hatch arch would sit with the wheel about an inch from the top of the tub (from memory).

The Simps

16-09-15, 12:45 AM

It was sitting like this 2 weeks ago and he said to go back in a week or so but I've not had time. Not going to hold my breath though.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/69E190D3-439A-4BE9-8F15-D75882906CB9_zpsbnnzmtgb.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/69E190D3-439A-4BE9-8F15-D75882906CB9_zpsbnnzmtgb.jpg.html)

Looking at this previous pic your bottom arms are nice and level here and looks like the wheel would tuck into the arch if you imagine it was still there running from the bumper line. Much lower and your arms could start reaching some interesting angles?

bazzap8389

16-09-15, 07:43 AM

Aye I think it should sit just in the arch,if it does without having to adjust the arms too much I'll be happy. He's done lots of careful measuring working out the heights of everything so hopefully comes together fine.

The Simps

16-09-15, 01:20 PM

I'm sure it will be mate, he seems to be doing a pretty thorough job!

Benn

16-09-15, 02:02 PM

Height looks abit like mine in that pic Simps quoted...

bazzap8389

16-09-15, 02:21 PM

I'm sure it will be mate, he seems to be doing a pretty thorough job!

Yeah I'm sure it will. Should have a good update in a week though :)

Height looks abit like mine in that pic Simps quoted...

Height of what the turrets?

Benn

16-09-15, 02:42 PM

Sorry meant low wise. Std turrets. (but i'd like to turret it)

bazzap8389

16-09-15, 02:48 PM

Ah I see, I prob wouldn't have bothered if I didn't need to tbh. Looks much better being symmetrical though. The asymmetry of the standard tubs bug my happiness lol.

I'll be more than happy if my wheels just sit in the arches. I'll have lots of adjustment on the coilovers though should be all good.

Benn

16-09-15, 02:59 PM

The Simps

04-10-15, 11:59 PM

An update is very much required in here Bazza :wtf:

bazzap8389

05-10-15, 01:32 PM

Turrets look cool, will take the weight/stress much better and give more clearance. Plus i could rise them a bit, so my battery box would sit under my brace.

You've deffo needed it all. And looks ace.
Cheers Benn

An update is very much required in here Bazza :wtf:

You're in luck. I went over this morning. The tubs have now been welded to the turrets. The floor is defs next.
Oh and your comment a page or 2 back about the tub height i read it wrong lol yes the tub had to be modified as it was fouling on the cage.
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/190C43BF-B708-42D6-81A7-3131C912CF34_zps0pmhk7fb.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/190C43BF-B708-42D6-81A7-3131C912CF34_zps0pmhk7fb.jpg.html)

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The Simps

05-10-15, 08:17 PM

Top man!
:D

BRoadGhost

05-10-15, 09:41 PM

Should be alright; if it were mine the tubs would be a little higher & the diff frame a lot higher.

bazzap8389

05-10-15, 09:59 PM

I thought the diff Frame seemed low also. All looks fine with the wheels on though. It's all in like with the tunnel so really couldn't go much higher. I think it'll be all good though. If not it's getting scrapped lol

Edd

08-10-15, 09:19 AM

Nice progress

Diff frame does look low

bazzap8389

08-10-15, 03:17 PM

Thanks Edd.

Here's a few pics of the level the diff frame is at. It's at the same level as the floor so really shouldn't be an issue.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/E8777B69-EF48-41A2-9658-84A3B07B3598_zpsrrjhv7nj.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/E8777B69-EF48-41A2-9658-84A3B07B3598_zpsrrjhv7nj.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/A1407878-D61F-445F-AE77-CE6EF5C3EB02_zpsvqll0zbu.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/A1407878-D61F-445F-AE77-CE6EF5C3EB02_zpsvqll0zbu.jpg.html)

Iain

08-10-15, 03:24 PM

If it's level with the floor then you're pretty much sorted then! Think it just looks low with the sills cut off and no rear end.

This should take some proper abuse with the level of work gone into it.

bazzap8389

08-10-15, 06:56 PM

Yeah it defs looks lower than it is. Will be all good.

Hope so as it'll be getting punished lol

bazzap8389

29-10-15, 06:56 PM

Another little bit done today.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/5FE4E190-BD50-4EA0-949A-A4743AEE2DB3_zpsw055wjla.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/5FE4E190-BD50-4EA0-949A-A4743AEE2DB3_zpsw055wjla.jpg.html)

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The Simps

29-10-15, 10:19 PM

Love seeing progress on this :)

bazzap8389

29-10-15, 10:23 PM

So do I haha starting to look much more like a car again. Hopefully have it home by Xmas.

Benn

30-10-15, 12:50 PM

Bang a diffuser on it and you'll never see the frame...

Looking great, progress might be a lil slow but is coming on very well.

Is your spoiler std? As it looks like it sticks up alot more...

bazzap8389

30-10-15, 01:17 PM

Good shout never thought if that.

Thanks, slowly but surly getting there. The floor is all templated now. So once that's in there's the sills, quarters and a few wee bits left to do.

I always thought it was standard but when I dug the tailgate out yesterday I thought it didn't look right so I've no idea tbh.

On another note I pick up the last few carbon bits in 2 weeks time :)

novarally

30-10-15, 04:11 PM

Is your spoiler std? As it looks like it sticks up alot more...

Definitely not standard, I noticed it as well.

Benn

30-10-15, 05:28 PM

As Colin said, nkt a standard one, flutes up alot more and lokks to be longer too.

Edd

31-10-15, 09:46 PM

I like the spoiler

You should leave it on

TOZNOVA81

31-10-15, 10:30 PM

Love this project :D

nova_niek

02-11-15, 05:40 PM

As said, starting to resemble a car again. Loving the progress.

Southie

02-11-15, 08:11 PM

Not read this for a bit but looking good Baz, keep the spoiler as I somehow think it will suit yours... Just spray it black or carbon wrap it ;)

bazzap8389

02-11-15, 08:27 PM

Cheers guys :thumb:

I like the spoiler too but I actually have a carbon one so that'll be going on I'd think.

Southie

02-11-15, 08:29 PM

Sell the carbon one ;)

bazzap8389

02-11-15, 08:35 PM

Haha I'll see what the difference is when I get it. Picking a few parts up in 2 weeks :)

Southie

02-11-15, 08:40 PM

More parts sound good, nearly there ;)

Benn

03-11-15, 01:57 PM

I think id offer to by the red spoiler then..lol

fearless

03-11-15, 08:56 PM

I think id offer to by the red spoiler then..lol

and I'll offer to buy the carbon spoiler - me and Benn win :-)

Benn

03-11-15, 09:49 PM

Yay spoiler us up.

bazzap8389

05-01-16, 04:29 AM

Haha can't sell what I don't have yet, don't have my boot or bonnet yet either... And can't get a hold of him.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/D3D0E344-DD67-46A1-9C3A-93C70CB83650_zpsgewbgtsg.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/D3D0E344-DD67-46A1-9C3A-93C70CB83650_zpsgewbgtsg.jpg.html)

a wee pic of how it is at the moment, plenty of ground clearance. Should be some good progress this month.

bazzap8389

29-02-16, 07:07 PM

A bit more done, rear panel is welded on, tubs are cut to size, rear part of the floor is in and sills are cut to size. Should be more done this week.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/D93820A4-47F6-42A3-AA4A-17F91BF5BDB9_zps3nhrad5b.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/D93820A4-47F6-42A3-AA4A-17F91BF5BDB9_zps3nhrad5b.jpg.html)

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BRoadGhost

29-02-16, 10:22 PM

This should be good

dgbnova#1

01-03-16, 07:40 AM

No arch issues there ;)

8valve-craig

01-03-16, 08:02 AM

Plug

01-03-16, 11:04 AM

Looking good bazza exactly what I want to do to mine bar the 4x4.

tubs and cage look spot on !

Iain

01-03-16, 11:17 AM

If you are thinking about racing this ever, despite the extensive modifications I'm sure it could be fitted in somewhere here. It would be great to see it compete.

http://www.trackattackraceclub.com/pages/season-overview.php?season_id=36
Bazza, seen at a race track near you in 2018. Lol. I can't wait to see the build once the shell prep is finished.

Benn

01-03-16, 01:15 PM

Wow that's looking awesome!

vx kev

01-03-16, 06:32 PM

Always good to see progress on this Baz!

bazzap8389

01-03-16, 09:58 PM

This should be good
Ta, just hope it drives fine when done

No arch issues there ;)
Haha I know plenty room, tubs were for 15" wheels aswell lol

If you are thinking about racing this ever, despite the extensive modifications I'm sure it could be fitted in somewhere here. It would be great to see it compete.

http://www.trackattackraceclub.com/pages/season-overview.php?season_id=36

That looks interesting, I definitely want to race it when,something to look into I guess. cheers

Looking good bazza exactly what I want to do to mine bar the 4x4.

tubs and cage look spot on !

cheers bud, my favourite part about the car is the cage, rather impressed with it.

Bazza, seen at a race track near you in 2018. Lol. I can't wait to see the build once the shell prep is finished.

Cheeky **** lol tbf I don't think you're wrong...lol

Wow that's looking awesome!

Thanks Benn :)

Always good to see progress on this Baz!

Cheers same here, been waiting a while for something to be done. With some luck the floor should be totally finished next week and there's like door cards being welded in at the back to aid strength then just little bits and bobs to do.

novadave24

02-03-16, 01:46 AM

This is looking great mate coming on great :)

bazzap8389

07-03-16, 12:22 PM

Cheers Dave

Another little bit done, floor made up just 2 little bits to make then the lot can be welded up.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/87A07A5A-AF53-495E-94CA-750D5399BC6D_zpsul69k5xh.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/87A07A5A-AF53-495E-94CA-750D5399BC6D_zpsul69k5xh.jpg.html)

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jimbob-mcgrew

07-03-16, 01:20 PM

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/2D1E3BF2-7C34-48B5-A2B3-D501734DFBCF_zpsyw0glbm0.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/2D1E3BF2-7C34-48B5-A2B3-D501734DFBCF_zpsyw0glbm0.jpg.html)

^ that back ends looking pretty badass.
top job baz :thumb:

The Simps

07-03-16, 08:47 PM

Jeez! Hurry up and finish this already! lollollol:d

Looking good bud :thumb:

bazzap8389

13-03-16, 07:05 PM

^ that back ends looking pretty badass.
top job baz :thumb:

cheers bud :)

Jeez! Hurry up and finish this already! lollollol:d

Looking good bud :thumb:

i know haha i want it done too lol hopefully not too long away then I can start building it!

Benn

15-03-16, 02:43 PM

Loving that! Tubs, turrets and floor look ace.

FB arch looks good too, you havent had to go wider which is nice.

bazzap8389

16-03-16, 10:12 AM

Thanks Benn, it's coming on slowly but surly. I might swing in past today if I can be arsed.

yeah, didn't want to go wide arch. Wanted it to stay like a standard nova really.

Benn

17-03-16, 01:21 PM

That's the bit i really like, that it still looks kinda standard.

bazzap8389

17-03-16, 03:18 PM

Yeah same Benn :)

well thats the floor in now! Just needs finished welded now. Here's the pics

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/001B31C3-D356-4B05-B4DD-B9A7A60E307A_zpsuijv6xce.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/001B31C3-D356-4B05-B4DD-B9A7A60E307A_zpsuijv6xce.jpg.html)

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Southie

17-03-16, 06:15 PM

That looks fantastic mate, what wheels are you planning on fitting?

bazzap8389

17-03-16, 07:38 PM

Cheers Dave :) finish like is getting closer.

These are the alloys going on, only pic I can find of them just now. Dave's still got these down in Liverpool for me.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/97AF77E5-2F30-4A00-B16D-B9CD30560072_zpsjeqicyhe.png (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/97AF77E5-2F30-4A00-B16D-B9CD30560072_zpsjeqicyhe.png.html)

Southie

17-03-16, 08:07 PM

Wheels look good, compomotive style are they 18's? They'd look better silver or anthracite though ;)

Plug

17-03-16, 08:11 PM

I'm guessing 15" cause iirc they where tubs for 15" wheels put in.

top fab work again baz bet your itching to get this up and running now

bazzap8389

17-03-16, 08:21 PM

Yeah 15" oz gm euro sports. Staying black with the red stickers on them I think. Aye tubs are for 16" wheels on an escort but there's heaps of room with the speedlines on.

cheers plug, yeah can't wait. Taken much longer than I'd originally hoped but plans have always been changing.

Southie

17-03-16, 08:32 PM

Will 15's look right it the rear arches though as your going to have to have the rear fairly high for ground clearance though with all that fab work?

bazzap8389

17-03-16, 10:43 PM

I think it'll be all good should sit just as standard, the cradle doesn't come any lower than the floor of the car so shouldn't be an issue...I hope haha

Benn

18-03-16, 03:23 PM

Funk me that back end is awesome!

Shamish82

18-03-16, 07:38 PM

This look awesome Baz nice wheel choice :thumb:

EwanG

18-03-16, 09:06 PM

Hey Baz. The construction on this car minces my pee brain lol! It's gona be an animal when it's finished! I'm sure I can see a square to round on the rear turret?

bazzap8389

18-03-16, 09:46 PM

Funk me that back end is awesome!
Thanks Benn, I'm rather happy with it!

This look awesome Baz nice wheel choice :thumb:
Cheers bud, aye something a wee bit different, I do however have a few other sets which might be swapped on from time to time but will see.

Hey Baz. The construction on this car minces my pee brain lol! It's gona be an animal when it's finished! I'm sure I can see a square to round on the rear turret?
haha cheers I just hope it actually handles tbh. Aye your eyes don't deceive you. It's square except 1 edge which is rounded here's a pic.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/3F2E3D3A-C99A-4F92-A1CF-753C72CA1561_zps9u0m6kxn.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/3F2E3D3A-C99A-4F92-A1CF-753C72CA1561_zps9u0m6kxn.jpg.html)

johnd

18-03-16, 10:03 PM

Some nice work gone into this build

EwanG

18-03-16, 10:31 PM

bazzap8389

11-04-16, 07:41 PM

^ haha

went in past today to drop the fuel tank off. Needed to make sure it'll fit in the back. Which it does because it's tiny lol need to make up a little platform for it. Also dropped off the rear lights so the back end can be properly welded up now. Here's a few shots from underneath also.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/B1FADC8A-E207-40BF-B331-B030063D0F5E_zpseldvsdoe.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/B1FADC8A-E207-40BF-B331-B030063D0F5E_zpseldvsdoe.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/F8BB9C8B-3BCF-4AD0-9AB8-D0491EDCB1FF_zpsgrpkldo5.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/F8BB9C8B-3BCF-4AD0-9AB8-D0491EDCB1FF_zpsgrpkldo5.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/116DD494-33EB-43A7-8B01-1CDDB9B829B0_zpsew03jh9r.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/116DD494-33EB-43A7-8B01-1CDDB9B829B0_zpsew03jh9r.jpg.html)