4x4 VAN [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

PAULDRIVER

03-02-17, 11:31 PM

Hello, thought id start a thread on my van build ? 
 
The van was for sale on here a few months back, you might know it ? or even owned it at some point ? I got it off ebay knowing it was a rot box, i had one intention, 
 
That was to 4x4 it ! 
 
The van is absolutely bollocksed<img src="images/smilies/tard.gif" border="0" alt="" title="tard" smilieid="108" class="inlineimg"> rotten as a peach (as i expected) 
 
It had repairs over repairs over rot <img src="images/smilies/thumb.gif" border="0" alt="" title="thumb" smilieid="115" class="inlineimg"> so we didnt mess about getting it cut up ready for the mitsubishi evo 4 floor to go in <img src="images/smilies/smile3.gif" border="0" alt="" title="smile" smilieid="122" class="inlineimg"> 
Never judge a book by its cover comes to mind <img src="images/smilies/roll4.gif" border="0" alt="" title="rolleyes" smilieid="126" class="inlineimg"> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20001.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20001.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20002.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20002.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20003.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20003.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20004.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20004.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20005.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20005.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
 
Some more pictures of the strip down 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20006.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20006.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20007.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20007.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20008.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20008.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20009.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20009.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20010.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20010.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
Not very nice 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20011.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20011.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
 
I dont think the anti roll bar works anymore <img src="images/smilies/lol.gif" border="0" alt="" title="lol" smilieid="105" class="inlineimg"> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20012.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20012.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
 
This van was never going back on the road, and whoever MOT D it last must have been unconscious, as it was motd still before xmas ! 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20013.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20013.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20014.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20014.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> 
<a href="http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20015.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20015.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a>

Stuart

06-02-17, 10:07 AM

Never judge a book by its cover comes to mind
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20001.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20002.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20003.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20004.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20005.jpg.html)

Some more pictures of the strip down
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20006.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20007.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20008.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20009.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20010.jpg.html)
Not very nice
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20011.jpg.html)

I dont think the anti roll bar works anymore images/smilies/.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="105" class="inlineimg"]
[IMG]http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20012.jpg.html)

This van was never going back on the road, and whoever MOT D it last must have been unconscious, as it was motd still before xmas !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20013.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20014.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20015.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20015.jpg.html)

Stuart

06-02-17, 10:07 AM

fixed the image links

totalnova

06-02-17, 10:28 AM

Wow that is seriously rotten and ripe for cutting up, look forward to seeing this progress.
Nick

torquey

06-02-17, 12:13 PM

That's some serious rot that. Is it getting repaired? I've scrapped alot cleaner.

bazzap8389

06-02-17, 12:35 PM

Needs a fair bit of attention that! Good luck with the project mate

PAULDRIVER

06-02-17, 11:05 PM

That's some serious rot that. Is it getting repaired? I've scrapped alot cleaner.

It is bad in the places i wont be using, The A posts are the main thing, and they are good. We will be changing the sills and rear panel. Will put some more pictures up when photobucket sorts its head out ? got loads for you lads, stripped the evo 4 down today ready

brainsnova

06-02-17, 11:15 PM

After having a mk6 transit and replacing loads of panels and making 40 big patches that nova doesn't look too bad an it's easily fixed

Will F

07-02-17, 08:37 AM

I wouldn't go near that one - I've weighed in much, much, much cleaner shells... unless you're obsessed about having a genuine van... they aren't exactly common!

Stuart

07-02-17, 09:39 AM

For photobucket reference, when replying to the thread and pasting the IMG (last link on PB), press the A/A button on the top left of the reply box before pasting :)

Benn

07-02-17, 12:54 PM

Think i'd cut the window panels out and get a cleaner shell.

PAULDRIVER

07-02-17, 05:01 PM

I wanted a rotten one as im cutting it all out, pointless buying a minter when you see what im doing.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20016.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20016.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20017.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20017.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20018.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20018.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20019.jpg.html)

Best thing for this lot and pretty much the rest of the van, SCRAP YARD !

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20020.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20020.jpg.html)

bazzap8389

07-02-17, 05:09 PM

Are you using the whole evo floor then? I've seen this done with a scoob floorpan on various cars before.

PAULDRIVER

07-02-17, 05:10 PM

Some more pics.....

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20021.jpg[/URL

[URL=http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20022.jpg.html]http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20022.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20021.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20023.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20023.jpg.html)

Scrap yard
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20024.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20024.jpg.html)

Goodbye floor, and hello box section jig to keep everything where it should be.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20025.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20025.jpg.html)

8valve-craig

07-02-17, 05:35 PM

There are some good bits being thrown away there!

I'm watching and keen to see progress.

PAULDRIVER

07-02-17, 05:39 PM

Are you using the whole evo floor then? I've seen this done with a scoob floorpan on various cars before.Yes mate, im just finishing my mk1 astra van on a celica gt4 floor, i also have a mk4 golf on a subaru floor.

Some more pics

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20030.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20030.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20031.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20031.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20032.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20032.jpg.html)

Over 50% gone id say lol
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20van%20shed%20033.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20van%20shed%20033.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

07-02-17, 05:41 PM

There are some good bits being thrown away there!

I'm watching and keen to see progress.

Let me know which bits you want mate ?

8valve-craig

07-02-17, 05:57 PM

I need a straight rear bumper but you are miles away. I assume the doors are rotten?

PAULDRIVER

07-02-17, 06:05 PM

The rear bumper was a fibreglass copy with homemade mesh vents, it was a real beauty,

I ll be using the doors as they are good ones.

paul james

07-02-17, 08:19 PM

Looks like its going to be an impressive project, any pics to show of the Astra/Celica?

PAULDRIVER

07-02-17, 10:03 PM

It should be awesome im hoping :cool:

This is the mk1 astra van im building at the moment.

http://mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21470

paul james

07-02-17, 11:39 PM

It should be awesome im hoping :cool:

This is the mk1 astra van im building at the moment.

http://mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21470

Wow the Astra is very impressive, top work.

PAULDRIVER

08-02-17, 10:03 AM

Thank you very much, the nova should be of similar standard, all being well.

brucer

08-02-17, 12:58 PM

I think a lot of us were thinking the same when you see a 4x4 thread pop up, but it seems as though you got the skills and the balls to crack on.

Keep it up. :thumb:

PAULDRIVER

08-02-17, 07:21 PM

I ve just got a new laptop and for some reason i cant upload pictures, progress is a lot further forward than this,
I ll put them up ASAP.

totalnova

08-02-17, 11:07 PM

We're waiting............
cant wait for this

brainsnova

08-02-17, 11:31 PM

The good thing about a using a rotten car is it saves on the cutting discs lol

PAULDRIVER

09-02-17, 12:35 PM

The good thing about a using a rotten car is it saves on the cutting discs lol

It does, but the downside is a rusty dust cloud floating round the garage, so it got chopped up outside for health and safety reasons:)

PAULDRIVER

10-02-17, 12:55 PM

Some more pictures...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1150.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1150.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1152.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1152.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1153.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1153.jpg.html)

The evo strip down.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1154.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1154.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1155.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1155.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1156.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1156.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1157.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1157.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1158.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1158.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1159.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1159.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1160.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1160.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

10-02-17, 01:02 PM

Some more ......
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1164.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1164.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1165.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1165.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1166.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1166.jpg.html)

I think its got 3x sills on.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1167.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1167.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1168.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1168.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1169.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1169.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1170.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1170.jpg.html)

LOOK AT THIS SHXT !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1172.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1172.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1173.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1173.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1174.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1174.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1175.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1175.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1177.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1177.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1178.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1178.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1180.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1180.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

10-02-17, 01:11 PM

A few more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1181.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1181.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1182.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1182.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1183.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1183.jpg.html)

More expanding foam !

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1185.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1185.jpg.html)

Dont need those !

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1186.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1186.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1190.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1190.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1191.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1191.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1193.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1193.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1194.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1194.jpg.html)

Definitely doesn t look like an evo now !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1198.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1198.jpg.html)

Water was sat in the a post and sills due to all the expanding foam that had been expertly inserted ???
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1199.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1199.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1200_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1200_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1201.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1201.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1202.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1202.jpg.html)

totalnova

10-02-17, 04:55 PM

Don't know how I feel about this, I love that the Nova is being saved but seeing an Evo cut up like that just doesn't feel right, but I know it will become something brilliant.
Good luck with the build.

PAULDRIVER

10-02-17, 05:21 PM

I know what you mean, but i looked for the worst one i could find and this was it, rotten sills, rotten inner sills, and the sills full of expanding foam ?
It was brush painted/rolled nato green, had dints on every panel and the rear quarter had been nudged causing the back door not to close properly, and the seats and interior were worn. all the bits i need are good, needs must etc...
I will sleep tonight after cutting this pile of shxt to bits lol

totalnova

10-02-17, 06:54 PM

PAULDRIVER

10-02-17, 09:42 PM

Sounds like a perfect candidate to be cut up lol. Look forward to seeing how this progresses.

What's left to do on the mk1 Astra?I was just waiting for some rear polybushes that i had forgot to order, they came this week so i will be back on with the mk1 van next week.
I started the nova as i was sick of seeing them both in my front garden, plus i can do bits here and there while doing my astra.

brainsnova

11-02-17, 04:32 AM

At the end of the day all cars are made from similiar metal and pressed to different shapes so chop away lol the best part of an evo is the engine and running gear and the front bumper

PAULDRIVER

12-02-17, 06:02 PM

A few more pics...

We bob tailed the back end, to take the short arse nova

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1203.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1203.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1204.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1204.jpg.html)

We need to mount the AYC pump somewhere else.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1205.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1205.jpg.html)

Power to weight is increasing all the time, another few kg off the build

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1207.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1207.jpg.html)

Nova sill

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1209.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1209.jpg.html)

Nova sill offered up to evo

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1211.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1211.jpg.html)

Need to shorten the wheelbase which is the next job

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1212.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1212.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1213.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1213.jpg.html)

Looks to be taking shape now the back end has gone.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1214.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1214.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1216.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1216.jpg.html)

clemo

23-02-17, 02:38 PM

Properly interesting and impressive looking build that is, I will deffinately be following this.

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carls nova sri

23-02-17, 03:12 PM

Wow fair play you don't mess about I'll be keeping my eye on this beauty

L14MNP

23-02-17, 06:54 PM

Nice work. It is obvious you have done this before! (Shame to see what looked to be a very original and decent ST205 die for your Astra, but great choice of engine).

Do you IVA these for road use, or are they track cars?

PAULDRIVER

23-02-17, 11:36 PM

Cheers mate, the toyota was an import with aftermarket fibreglass bumpers and sideskirts, i sold loads off it to fund the project, it was a needs must situation and i wanted something different, subaru s are good but loads have been done.

I will be using it on the road so will be getting it IVA tested if need be.

Ive technically replaced the rotten nova floor, it just happens to be an 4x4 evo 4.

The nova will be like brand new.

PAULDRIVER

26-02-17, 02:01 PM

Some more pictures....

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1224.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1224.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1225.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1225.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1226.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1226.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1227.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1227.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1228.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1228.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1229.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1229.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1230.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1230.jpg.html)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1232.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1232.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1231.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1231.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

27-02-17, 07:17 PM

Some more pictures...

Top quality shite !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1235.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1235.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1236.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1236.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1237.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1237.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1238.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1238.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1239.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1239.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1241.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1241.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1242.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1242.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

27-02-17, 07:23 PM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1243.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1243.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1244.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1244.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1245.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1245.jpg.html)

Off they come !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1246_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1246_1.jpg.html)

More scrap off the nova
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1247.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1247.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1248.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1248.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1249.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1249.jpg.html)

That looks better even with the mole grips holding it !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1250.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1250.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1251.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1251.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

27-02-17, 07:34 PM

The rusty original sill will be removed, we leave it in for strength for now:)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1252.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1252.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1253_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1253_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1254.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1254.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1256.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1256.jpg.html)

Plent of leg room lol
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1257.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1257.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1258.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1258.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1259.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1259.jpg.html)

Lets shorten the floor !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1260.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1260.jpg.html)

Back half
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1261.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1261.jpg.html)

Front half
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1262.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1262.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1263.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1263.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1264.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1264.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

27-02-17, 07:35 PM

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1265.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1265.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1266.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1266.jpg.html)

Should have it sat on tomorrow :thumb:

carls nova sri

27-02-17, 07:55 PM

Carnt wait to see this an 10 out of 10 for skill

Iain

27-02-17, 09:23 PM

Mental, love it

PAULDRIVER

28-02-17, 06:06 PM

Some more pictures... Major progress :p

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1267.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1267.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1268.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1268.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1270.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1270.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1271.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1271.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1272.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1272.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1273.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1273.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1274.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1274.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1276.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1276.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

28-02-17, 06:15 PM

A few more pics...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1277.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1277.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1278.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1278.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1279_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1279_1.jpg.html)

Power to weight going up again !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1280.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1280.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1282.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1282.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1283.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1283.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1285.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1285.jpg.html)

Theres always something in the way lol
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1286.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1286.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1287.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1287.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1288.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1288.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1289.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1289.jpg.html)

Happy with the progress, just lining it all up, then it will be welded, and get the engine back in.:cool:

carls nova sri

28-02-17, 06:31 PM

Starting to take shape now love it

Benn

28-02-17, 07:08 PM

That looks ace, wide arches and you'll be all set with the wider track.

PAULDRIVER

01-03-17, 11:06 PM

Yes, need to sort the arches, i need to find a wide kit that isnt too big, i dont want it to look like a spaceship, ive been told there are some fibreglass arch extensions but i cant find any ?

The one on ebay is a bit big but i may be able to modify it ?

Some more pictures, we put the engine back in to see what the front end was saying. :cool:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1291.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1291.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1293.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1293.jpg.html)

Its tight in there, but it fits :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1294.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1294.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1295.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1295.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1296.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1296.jpg.html)

bazzap8389

01-03-17, 11:27 PM

Looking great bud, awesome work! Wish mine took shape that quickly!

carls nova sri

01-03-17, 11:56 PM

Don't know if it's the angle of the pic but it looks as tho the engine is sitting a bit high?

PAULDRIVER

02-03-17, 08:46 AM

Well spotted Carl, its just sat on the jack for safety reasons, as when we let the jack down the front end did an endo, due to the floor not being welded, and no strength whatsoever in the structure, also the gearbox cradle wasnt bolted up, which will raise the back and lower the front of the engine.

We wanted to see if we had clearance at the front, as earlier in the day, we thought this wouldn t be happening:cry: we had an hour of "this wont work" "yes it will" "no it wont" " it should do" "what if it wont fit" and so on... !

So we bolted the engine in, on 2x of 3x mounts, and yes it fits ! :):):)

Now we have confirmation, we can take the motor back out, and weld the shell up 100% ;)

brainsnova

02-03-17, 05:49 PM

Yeah it's better than getting it painted and slamming the bonnet

carls nova sri

02-03-17, 06:07 PM

PAULDRIVER

03-03-17, 09:12 AM

Im on with a couple of other projects before this started, i was waiting for parts for the others so cracked on with this.
We are going to get this all welded up and finish it asap, in between my other cars.:d
Once you start you just want to get it done.
It will get done !

Found which arches im using, i believe these are the ones off ebay ?

http://corsaa.forum2go.nl/verbreden-t3068.html

brainsnova

04-03-17, 12:11 AM

Those arches look good just make sure the bumper sits closer like a 5mm gap as the gap in the pic looks like 15mm

PAULDRIVER

05-03-17, 10:11 AM

Will be ordering the arches tommorrow as they are now needed !

Some more pictures.....

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1299.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1299.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1300.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1300.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1301.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1301.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1302.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1302.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1303.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1303.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1305.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1305.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1306.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1306.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1307.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1307.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1308.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1308.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1309.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1309.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1313.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1313.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

05-03-17, 10:18 AM

A few more..

Shortening the floor..
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1314.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1314.jpg.html)

Arse end
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1316.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1316.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

05-03-17, 10:32 AM

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1317.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1317.jpg.html)

power to weight going up again, this car will go like fxck !

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1318.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1318.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1319.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1319.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1320.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1320.jpg.html)

We drilled the factory mitsubishi spot welds where the floor is constructed, shortened it, then welded up the spot welds, and seam welded underneath, so now it is stronger than factory spec :thumb:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1322.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1322.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1325.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1325.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1327.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1327.jpg.html)

Back end just tacked in
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1329.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1329.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1330.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1330.jpg.html)

The sill fits beaut
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1334.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1334.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1335.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1335.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

05-03-17, 10:39 AM

The van is now a rolling chassis, major milestone :cool:

totalnova

05-03-17, 02:16 PM

Tell you what you don't mess around, it would take me years to get to this point lol I would say I can't wait to see this thing finished but I don't think I'll have too.
Nick.

PAULDRIVER

09-03-17, 06:06 PM

A few more pictures of the van progress :thumb:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1337.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1337.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1339.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1339.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1341.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1341.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1342.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1342.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

09-03-17, 06:34 PM

Some more..

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1344.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1344.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1346.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1346.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1347.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1347.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1348.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1348.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1349.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1349.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1350_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1350_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1351.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1351.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1352.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1352.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1354.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1354.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1355.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1355.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1356.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1356.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1357.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1357.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

09-03-17, 06:38 PM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1358.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1358.jpg.html)

The sills need splaying slightly near the rear wheel as the rear tie arms govern us. The wide arches will cover them.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1359.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1359.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1361.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1361.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

09-03-17, 06:46 PM

A few more..

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1362.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1362.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1363.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1363.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

09-03-17, 06:56 PM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1364.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1364.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1365.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1365.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1366.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1366.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1368.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1368.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1369.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1369.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1370.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1370.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1371.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1371.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1372.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1372.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1373.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1373.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1374.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1374.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

09-03-17, 07:00 PM

More...

Bulkhead sorted.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1388.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1388.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1389.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1389.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1390.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1390.jpg.html)

Inside.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1391.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1391.jpg.html)

Rear floor joined to nova sill
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1392.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1392.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1393.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1393.jpg.html)

We will clean all the welds up that are visible.:)

LEWI007

09-03-17, 07:55 PM

Great progress on this.

carls nova sri

10-03-17, 06:55 PM

Nice mate are you gonna use an internal wiper motor

PAULDRIVER

10-03-17, 07:09 PM

Southie

10-03-17, 10:17 PM

carls nova sri

10-03-17, 11:20 PM

I wanted to try and hide the wiper motor, but wasnt too sure, its something ive not had a good think about,

What have people done in the past, regarding hiding the motors and linkage ?

Any links ? :)

theres one in the articles section it's a Citroen zx I'm thinking of going down that route

Iain

12-03-17, 07:33 AM

Cracking work it's looking great. What arches did you go for?

PAULDRIVER

12-03-17, 08:50 AM

Well this is certainly a big build and bloody great to see that you've taken on a project with two of the most know rot boxes built lol

Will you be entering any events in this or track days?

My god it's going to be quick I bet, make sure you get videos of your first test run and good work so far, I'm enjoying the speeeeeed of the build and workmanship:)

Evos are the most expensive, but worst out of the jap stuff for rot, its proper walt disney metal, double skinned all over !
The nova i knew wasnt going back on the road, and as you say was a rotten turd beyond repair lol .
So we have definitely made a silk glove out of some pigs ears !

Im going to do some trackdays and possibly some hill climbs, it will turn better now its 6" shorter.

PAULDRIVER

12-03-17, 08:58 AM

Cracking work it's looking great. What arches did you go for?

Cheers Iain, thanks for the positive comments, i too think it looks absolutely mental, i get a buzz looking at it and imagining what it will be like ???

I ended up going for the wide arch kit on ebay (no sideskirts) , all being well it should be here in a few days.

Will be ordering some carbon fibre panels shortly, we dont want it too heavy now, do we :thumb:

More pictures on the way.

PAULDRIVER

12-03-17, 09:08 AM

Quick update.....

I am no longer a newbie,

I am a junior user ?

Get in there !

brainsnova

12-03-17, 09:23 PM

Will the interior trim panels be carpeted or the stripped out look

PAULDRIVER

18-03-17, 10:19 AM

Im going to carpet the floor and use the nova door panels, i want a bit of comfort but things change dont they :d

PAULDRIVER

18-03-17, 10:15 PM

Some more pictures...

Got my rear panel from holland, and the bastard delivery drivers have destroyed it ! :mad:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1399.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1399.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1400.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1400.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1402.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1402.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1403.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1403.jpg.html)

I now have to wait for this to be returned and another sent, so another week or so before i can do anything with the welding on the rear end, this has pissed me off:cry:

I can start lining the front end up using a donor inner wings and slam panel.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1406.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1406.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1407.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1407.jpg.html)

We will be removing the centre of the lower front panel to give us more room.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1408.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1408.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1409.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1409.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1410.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1410.jpg.html)

Lines up beauty
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1411.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1411.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1412.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1412.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

18-03-17, 10:23 PM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1413.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1413.jpg.html)

This is just slid over the original outriggers,
Being the exact shape it just sits on nice and all the wing bolt holes are perfectly lined up :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1414.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1414.jpg.html)

This will be strengthened properly, the picture doesnt make it look as good as it is.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1415.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1415.jpg.html)

Full nova inner wing
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1416.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1416.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1417.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1417.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1418.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1418.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1419.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1419.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1420.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1420.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1421.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1421.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

18-03-17, 10:28 PM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1398.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1398.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1396.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1396.jpg.html)

This was before i sat the front on.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1395.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1395.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1394.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1394.jpg.html)

Wide arches should be here next week, going to get some carbon fibre panels made as well.:thumb:

Benn

20-03-17, 12:53 PM

Loving that.

Sadly everything i've seen posted from OCP has turned up smashed to bits.

PAULDRIVER

20-03-17, 01:11 PM

Loving that.

Sadly everything i've seen posted from OCP has turned up smashed to bits.

Ive had a few bits that "made it" over,

This is the first and hopefully last incident,

Ive ordered a new slam panel which will be sent when they receive this damaged one, it is in the post as we speak.

Ive ordered as well, an aftermarket lower front panel seen as 75% is done away with, no point using a GM one, its mainly for something to bolt the wings to.

Stuart

20-03-17, 03:26 PM

This thread is actually arousing!!!! good work

PAULDRIVER

21-03-17, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the sexual comments lol
We mock fitted a front end, and all is good.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1432.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1432.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1431.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1431.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1430.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1430.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1429.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1429.jpg.html)

ben doodar

21-03-17, 09:07 PM

Bloody awesome build!!

carls nova sri

21-03-17, 09:34 PM

Gutting to hear on the shipped panels wa**ers what they are an looks like a standard van with wide wheels haha

PAULDRIVER

21-03-17, 11:27 PM

They re paying for it now, so you d think they d box it or make sure it can t get damaged ?
Its slowed things down, as id ordered a new slam panel, they are waiting till the damaged one gets returned, then ship a new one with the slam panel which again has pissed me off as i have to wait.
I cant finish the front or back now :mad: the front that is on, was used to line everything up and is being replaced with new.
It wont look standard for long,
The wide arch kit should be here tomorrow, so we can get on with cutting the rear arches and tubbing the inner arches,
That should give us something to do lol
Also waiting for the radiator, fan, and intercooler to arrive which we can get on with mounting up.
Space for everything is perfect and not as tight as we were dreading.
Loads of room for a big turbo in the future:cool:

brainsnova

22-03-17, 12:40 AM

The annoying thing with all the poor damaged panels is they're wasting genuine panels

PAULDRIVER

22-03-17, 09:44 AM

Yes it is a waste, i bought some bits from a guy who worked at a vauxhall dealer in the late 90s , he was telling me how he and a few others had the job of squashing as many nova and mk2 astra wings and rear quarters to get more into the skip :cry:
I had to tell him to "stop, ive heard enough" lol

carls nova sri

22-03-17, 07:02 PM

PAULDRIVER

24-03-17, 09:21 AM

Hindsight is a beautiful thing, remember the guy who filled his yard with steam trains in the 60s when they were all being scrapped as they were dinosaurs ?

I think he was a millionaire a few years later lol

My mate bought a mk1 escort for £60 out of someones garden, thats worth about £10k now.

The wide arches are with the postman and will be delivered today.

PAULDRIVER

26-03-17, 11:54 AM

Some pictures...

Its just sat on to see what its like

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1454.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1454.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1456.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1456.jpg.html)

Not happy with the wings, i wont be using these !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1457.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1457.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/DSCN1458.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/DSCN1458.jpg.html)

carls nova sri

26-03-17, 02:53 PM

Are they mk1 wings I suppose you could try an mod them looks mental tho

brainsnova

26-03-17, 06:38 PM

Can you not just make wide arch front wings from metal or did you buy them as it saves times

PAULDRIVER

26-03-17, 09:34 PM

Going to make our own using original wings.

torquey

26-03-17, 10:12 PM

That will be interesting to see how you do it. Always wanted to have a go at making some.

PAULDRIVER

27-03-17, 08:45 AM

We are going to cut along the lines of the wing, and bring it out with extra metal.

Will put some pictures up later on.

brainsnova

27-03-17, 01:54 PM

We are going to cut along the lines of the wing, and bring it out with extra metal.

Will put some pictures up later on.

Thats the way I would do it if I could weld lol I can only cut and reshape then make the infill pieces

PAULDRIVER

27-03-17, 03:59 PM

Change of plan, after having another look and a think, we have decided to cut the wide wings down to as little as possible, and bond the wide bit to the originals .

So basically same as what we are doing on the rear, everything will line up nice, and look factory, (apart from the wide arches obviously) :thumb:

PAULDRIVER

31-03-17, 01:31 PM

Some more pictures...
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20016.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20016.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20017.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20017.jpg.html)

Looks a beast from the back:d
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20018.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20018.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20019.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20020.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20020.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20021.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20021.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20022.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20022.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20023.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20023.jpg.html)

New lower front panel
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20028.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20028.jpg.html)

We decided to weld the bumper brackets to the chassis, so it unbolts easy when assembled.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20029.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20029.jpg.html)

You can just make out reconstruction of the mitsubishi to vauxhall inner wing
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20030_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20030_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20031.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20031.jpg.html)

Other side
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20032.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20032.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

31-03-17, 01:40 PM

A few more...

Gearbox cradle bolted up to front cross member
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20033.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20033.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20034.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20034.jpg.html)

Sorted the strut tower and outrigger business, you wont tell when its stonechipped and painted:thumb:
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20040.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20040.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20041.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20041.jpg.html)

Inner wing done this side, well happy with it, to say it the van was like bambi on ice, the shell is now stronger than ever !
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20042.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20042.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20043.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/KAIRN%20EBAY%20BITS%20AND%20NOVA%20043.jpg.html)

More pics to come, we have cut the gsi bumper to take the intercooler, also we are mounting it up and having to get a radiator made as, we have sent 2x back due to not being as we hoped:confused:

PAULDRIVER

02-04-17, 01:21 PM

Some more...

We fitted the new slam panel now everything is lined up :thumb:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20001.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20002.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20003.jpg.html)

Lower front valance needs modifying so the intercooler fits.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20007.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20008.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20009_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20009_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20010_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20010_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20011_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20011_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20015.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20015.jpg.html)

The remainder of the lower panel was joined to the cross member for strength, we left the small strip with all the holes,so the bumper still mounts to it.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20012.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20013.jpg.html)

Modified cross member with internal captive nuts, for the cradle to bolt up to.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20014.jpg.html)

Benn

05-04-17, 12:58 PM

Shame you cut the Gm panel up. They arnt easy to get...

PAULDRIVER

05-04-17, 02:59 PM

Hold your horses benn mate :eek:

I thought of getting a GM panel to be full GM wherever possible, but..... i thought fxck that when its getting cut to bits !!! :thumb:

So i found this, and it fits and looks bang on.:)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322405792001?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

PAULDRIVER

05-04-17, 03:12 PM

Some more pics...

We made a start on the back end now i have the rear panel,(GM by the way):)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/astra%20gsi%20bits%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/astra%20gsi%20bits%20007.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/astra%20gsi%20bits%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/astra%20gsi%20bits%20008.jpg.html)

Welded a brace in, better to be safe than totally fxcked off at this stage !

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/astra%20gsi%20bits%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/astra%20gsi%20bits%20009.jpg.html)

New panel which was a bit of a twxt to get in
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/astra%20gsi%20bits%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/astra%20gsi%20bits%20019.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/astra%20gsi%20bits%20020.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/astra%20gsi%20bits%20020.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/astra%20gsi%20bits%20021.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/astra%20gsi%20bits%20021.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20volvo%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20volvo%20001.jpg.html)

Joining the mitsubishi floor to nova
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20volvo%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20volvo%20014.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20volvo%20015.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20volvo%20015.jpg.html)

Should have the back end joined and done shortly, then we can tub the rear arches and make sure the wide arches are ok for when we lower the car. We are slowly getting near the end of fabrication.;);)

SRsam

06-04-17, 08:20 PM

Great work here .where do you find all the gm panels ? And the spare time :) keep up the hard work

PAULDRIVER

07-04-17, 09:25 AM

Cheers mate, the positive comments keep us going.

The panels i find in Germany, Holland, and greece.

We do bits on the car in between jobs and weekends.

The back end is finished now.

We are starting to tub the rear inner arches, and sort the outer arches, to make the wide arch kit fit.

PAULDRIVER

08-04-17, 12:22 AM

A few pictures of us checking clearance of the wheel.

We took the shocker off so we could shove the wheel right up although it looks like its over to one side, it isnt.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20001.jpg.html)

We pulled the bumper out to see what it would look like, i think we used a deep 18mm socket for now, but i think it looks good :thumb:
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20002.jpg.html)

This is when the wheel is in the top of the arch, we wont be getting it that high, as you can see as the wheel goes higher the camber increases so some adjustable rear arms will be getting bought.;)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20005.jpg.html)

The arches need modifying so the wheels dont catch when we lower it.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20006.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20007.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20008.jpg.html)

We found a 205 x 45 x 17 tyre that fitted better than the 205 x 50 x 17 that was on the mitsubishi.
A little bit trimmed off the arch and the tyre is clear and will have loads of room now.:)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20009.jpg.html)

You can see the wheel leaning in when its up into the arch, its just on the gearbox jack so we can move it up and down.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20010.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

08-04-17, 12:29 AM

We had a mess with the front end. As the wide wing is a mk1 and looks shit, we decided to modify it and bond it to the original wing,
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20011.jpg.html)

This is going in the bin :confused:
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20012.jpg.html)

This isnt ;)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20013.jpg.html)

Still needs some work, but will look good
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/Wide%20arch%20fitting%20014.jpg.html)

brainsnova

08-04-17, 02:58 AM

Nice work on the arches they should look cool when they're all blended in

PAULDRIVER

09-04-17, 11:01 AM

They will do, the pictures dont make it look as agressive as it is in the flesh !

It will be a beast of a machine when done :thumb:

Cant wait to have a blast in it ;)

Benn

09-04-17, 12:29 PM

Loving the arches. Nice and wide!

PAULDRIVER

09-04-17, 01:40 PM

Im not normally a fan of wide kits, but this does make the nova look cool and aggressive.

The wheels with the right tyres sit just right in the wide arch, and look almost normal.

Not like this pile of shit lol

http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos/fluffywidefiesta2.jpg

total_vauxhall

09-04-17, 02:05 PM

How come you chopped the front arches pal and never just bought the nova wide arch over fenders for around 40 quid?

brainsnova

09-04-17, 02:17 PM

Im not normally a fan of wide kits, but this does make the nova look cool.

The wheels with the right tyres sit just right in the wide arch, and look almost normal.

Not like this pile of shit lol

http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos/fluffywidefiesta2.jpg

we know fords are shit but is that not a nova rear bumper or 2

PAULDRIVER

09-04-17, 03:08 PM

I think it is.

PAULDRIVER

09-04-17, 03:16 PM

How come you chopped the front arches pal and never just bought the nova wide arch over fenders for around 40 quid?

Couldn t find any mate ?

I think you said in a previous post, but never replied when i asked where to get them from ?

No bother like.

These go with the back arches and wheels so im happy with it, more than expected actually :thumb:

PAULDRIVER

13-04-17, 09:33 AM

Some pictures of the rear end being constructed.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20006.jpg.html)

The rear arch is almost complete here, didnt take many pictures, but you get the idea ?

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20007.jpg.html)

The picture makes it look a lot worse than it is, we fitted some pieces that come out and meet the wide arch when its on. Also to stop crap getting trapped in the fibreglass arch,

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20008.jpg.html)

We also did away with the filler hole.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20010.jpg.html)

Inner arch

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20011.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20012.jpg.html)

Inside the van

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20013.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

13-04-17, 09:40 AM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20014.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20015.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20015.jpg.html)

We widened the bit where the bumper sits so it pushes the bumper out to meet the wide arch.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20016.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20016.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20017.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20017.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20018.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20018.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20019.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20021.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20021.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20022.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20022.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20023.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20023.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20024.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20024.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20and%20kids%20026.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20and%20kids%20026.jpg.html)

We will be making a start on the other side soon :)

brainsnova

13-04-17, 06:01 PM

That a nice bit of fabrication to fill in the gaps

totalnova

13-04-17, 07:42 PM

Looks good, exactly how I'd do it. Loving the speed that this thing has come together, just wish I had as much time on mine.

Southie

13-04-17, 09:53 PM

This is great, a true build done at speed which is as quick as this little beast will be when done. Hats off to you on your skills and patience;)

PAULDRIVER

22-04-17, 12:30 PM

Cheers lads for the comments, we haven t done much this week on the van, although some NOS GM saloon wings arrived.

They are shaped better for what we want to do with them, which is cut more of the arch away for clearance:cry:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20002.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20004.jpg.html)

We did make a start on the left rear arch.

We cut away and re-shaped what was in our way;)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20006.jpg.html)

Rear inner arch looking in.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20007.jpg.html)

All trimmed ready to make good.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20008.jpg.html)

Lets put the wide arch on and see whats happening:cool:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20010.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20van%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20van%20011.jpg.html)

We are hoping to get the majority of the welding finished next week :)

Still waiting for the radiator to arrive, then we can pipe it up, get it running, and have a blast down the yard.... ?
when the propshaft has been shortened obviously:d

PAULDRIVER

26-04-17, 08:49 AM

We made a start on the left rear arch.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20001_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20001_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20002_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20002_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20003_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20003_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20005.jpg.html)

Bumper is brought out.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20006.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20007_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20007_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20008_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20008_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20009_2.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20009_2.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20010_2.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20010_2.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20011_2.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20011_2.jpg.html)

Some more will be done today.

Benn

26-04-17, 12:34 PM

Loving the arch work going in. The fiberglass arches are crapply shaped arnt they.

PAULDRIVER

26-04-17, 02:27 PM

They are, they will be trimmed down more so they re not halfway up the side of the van.

I ll leave it to the bodyshop.

PAULDRIVER

27-04-17, 04:18 PM

Some more pictures of the arch taking shape.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20001.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20002.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20006.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20007.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20008.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

27-04-17, 04:21 PM

some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20010.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20011.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20012.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20013.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20014.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20015.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20015.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20016.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20016.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20017.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20017.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

27-04-17, 04:22 PM

A few more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20018.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20018.jpg.html)

Brought the rear quarter out to meet the wide arch.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20019.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20021.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20021.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/VAN%20ARCHES%20022.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/VAN%20ARCHES%20022.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

07-05-17, 09:44 AM

Some more pics...

The radiator i had made arrived, and was duly fitted.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/rad%20and%20kairn%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/rad%20and%20kairn%20010.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/rad%20and%20kairn%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/rad%20and%20kairn%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/rad%20and%20kairn%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/rad%20and%20kairn%20008.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/rad%20and%20kairn%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/rad%20and%20kairn%20007.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/rad%20and%20kairn%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/rad%20and%20kairn%20006.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/rad%20and%20kairn%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/rad%20and%20kairn%20004.jpg.html)

Just needs piping up and the fan fitting.

PAULDRIVER

07-05-17, 10:05 AM

Most of the welding is done now, we need to get it on a spit so we can get to the sills better, then a few other small bits and it is done.

We will be fitting the dash and getting the steering column where it needs to be, it is just tacked in so we could steer it.

Forgot to say earlier the power steering pump pulley, sits right in the way of the drivers headlight so we decided to do away with the pump and convert the power rack to manual, id heard the VW boys had done it with a mk2 golf.
So i made some enquiries and it can be done no problem. (another few kgs off)

Benn

07-05-17, 02:18 PM

Love that little rad. Great work.

PAULDRIVER

10-05-17, 11:35 PM

I got it made 3" thick as i designed it so there was nothing blocking the turbo, and we can still get the boost pipes on with nothing in the way.

We fitted the dash and got the steering column welded where it is going.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20dash%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20dash%20001.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20dash%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20dash%20002.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20dash%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20dash%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20dash%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20dash%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20dash%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20dash%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/nova%20dash%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/nova%20dash%20006.jpg.html)

I took the propshaft for shortening yesterday, 7" needs losing :cool:

bazzap8389

11-05-17, 08:29 AM

Taking shape nicely mate. Good job

PAULDRIVER

11-05-17, 07:20 PM

Cheers Baz, thanks mate. We finished some more welding today, and dropped the intercooler off for some modifying so we can mount the thing. Also managed to get the rad piped up. We need to modify the fuel filler neck so we can actually fill it up, we decided on locating it near the right rear strut tower inside the car.

We are going to wire the car up as well, so we no where everything sits on the inner wings and bulkhead, ecu, fusebox etc...
One last thing is the heater for inside the car, the nova and mitsubishi wont work due to being too big, so we used the same as my 4x4 mk1 astra van, which is a rover mini unit, and is perfect in size and kicks out some decent heat,
The propshaft should be back soon as well ;)
So without jinxing myself, i should have this running next week all being well :cool:

Benn

11-05-17, 08:28 PM

Such a awesome build.

PAULDRIVER

13-05-17, 10:51 AM

Cheers, Some more pictures...

The radiator is now piped up :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20001.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20002.jpg.html)

We dug the wiring out and sat it in the car to see what was what :tard:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20006.jpg.html)

Theres loads, but most will be removed once we know what goes where.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20007.jpg.html)

Rear end wiring.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20008.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20012.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20013.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

13-05-17, 10:52 AM

This is the heater out of a rover mini, which im sure you will recognise, it is an all in one unit and mini in size.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20010.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/van%20wiring%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/van%20wiring%20011.jpg.html)

Going to get rid of the AYC rear diff and use one from an RS model, need to hold my horses with the propshaft now as we jumped the gun in taking it for shortening ?

Once i have my diff i can re measure it and take it back :confused:

NovalutionGSi

14-05-17, 09:32 PM

Love this. The speed this build has been done. Can't wait to see it done.

PAULDRIVER

16-05-17, 12:45 AM

Cheers, we are getting through the last few jobs as quick as poss.

The wiring is almost in, we did as much as our heads could take, then went home and left it for tomorrow.

We put a battery on to see what was happening, but i think some earths need looking at ?

Getting an evo 5 RS diff kit, so no more AYC .

PAULDRIVER

16-05-17, 05:27 PM

We made some progress with the electrics, got all the lights and indicators wired up.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20006.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20007.jpg.html)

Fed the wiring where it was on the evo.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20008.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20010.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20wiring%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20wiring%20011.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

18-05-17, 01:13 PM

The japs certainly love an electrical gizmo or 12 ?

We are slowly stripping out of the loom, all the nonsense that isnt needed and is just weighing us down, and in our way :thumb:

PAULDRIVER

18-05-17, 11:45 PM

Some more pictures...

We got the intercooler mounted loosely, as the one that arrived is twisted :mad:

A straight one is on its way but in the mean time, we got all the boost pipes routed ready for when it turns up. :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20004.jpg.html)

We also modified the fuel filler neck. we used the evo one so far, then chopped it and rewelded it, so it is now positioned in the rear of the strut tower.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20005.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20006.jpg.html)

The hose pipe will be getting changed.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20007.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20008.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20010.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20011.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20011.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

19-05-17, 12:02 AM

A few more...

The standard cap is totally airtight, so unless i spill some it shouldn t stink of petrol.

I put it inside, so there is nothing going through the wide arch, plus no filler hole.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20012.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20012.jpg.html)

Some of the loom and airbag rubbish going in the bin.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20013.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20013.jpg.html)

Wiring now simplified

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20014.jpg.html)

Although it still looks a mess, you can see that we have removed a fair bit of unwanted wiring.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20015.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20015.jpg.html)

A few pics of the front bumper modified to take the boost pipes and intercooler.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20016.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20016.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20017.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20017.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20018.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20018.jpg.html)

Here we are cutting the GSI tow eye cover :eek:

Again so the boost pipes can go where they need to.:)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20019.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20020.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20020.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20021.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20021.jpg.html)

Looks sound to me :thumb:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20022.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20022.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20023.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20023.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

19-05-17, 12:06 AM

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20024.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20024.jpg.html)

Evo pipework modified for our pipework.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20025.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20025.jpg.html)

Air flow pipe fitted, again modified hoses, bends, and reducers.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20026.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20026.jpg.html)

Need to mount the airflow meter with a bracket, and get a plate to convert it to a mushroom shape air filter

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20027.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/kairn%20and%20boost%20pipes%20027.jpg.html)

BRoadGhost

19-05-17, 10:19 AM

Amazingly fast commitment & welding looks really good. It can be difficult getting exact shapes into bumpers; would you consider spraying the intercooler dark grey?

PAULDRIVER

19-05-17, 10:48 AM

Yes the intercooler will be getting painted dark grey same as the car.

We sort of dropped a bollock with the bumper :cry:

We started with a different intercooler to this, the inlet pipes were in the middle and we cut it out perfect, 5mm all way round.

Then we realised it wouldnt work and needed altering loads because of the radiator i had made.

So i had to buy another intercooler the same size and this was it.

Im getting a carbon bumper made so it will be a bit tighter round the intercooler.

Benn

19-05-17, 12:43 PM

Looking better and better.

PAULDRIVER

25-05-17, 05:26 PM

Cheers again ;)

I have a load of photos but photobucket is down, and has been for a few days.:mad:

We managed to get the car fired up and running today :p:cool:

Southie

25-05-17, 07:15 PM

Cheers again ;)

I have a load of photos but photobucket is down, and has been for a few days.:mad:

We managed to get the car fired up and running today :p:cool:

Try a different image hosting site, I need to see more. I have a 4x4 drug addiction, now give me my fix lol

PAULDRIVER

25-05-17, 11:11 PM

Some more pictures...

Got the citroen ZX wiper motor fitted, need to wire it up.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20001.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20001.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20002.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20002.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20003.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20003.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20004.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20004.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20005.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20005.jpg.html)

We changed the evo 4 AYC hydraulic diff, for the evo 5 RS mechanical diff.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20006.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20006.jpg.html)

Its massive, heavy and prone to failure, its nearly 18 years old.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20007.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20007.jpg.html)

To fit the evo 5 rs diff, i had to change both drive shafts, and both carriers, so it all mounts up spot on :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20008.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20008.jpg.html)

Evo 5 rs diff

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20009.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20009.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20010.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/wiper%20motor%20and%20diff%20010.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

26-05-17, 12:23 AM

Some more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20012_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20012_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20011_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20011_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20009_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20009_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20008_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20008_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20007_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20007_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20006_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20006_1.jpg.html)

This is the evo 4 stuff that was swapped for the evo 5

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20010_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20010_1.jpg.html)

A brace bar was made so the intercooler was solid top and bottom.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20001_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20001_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20002_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20002_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20003_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20003_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20004_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20004_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20005_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20005_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20013_1.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20013_1.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20014.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20014.jpg.html)

PAULDRIVER

26-05-17, 12:34 AM

A few more...

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20016.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20016.jpg.html)

The propshaft that needs to go for shortening, now we have the diff fitted, we can get the measurement.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20017.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20017.jpg.html)

We fitted the tank and fuel lines, got some jumpleads on a battery, and got the engine running :):cool::d:thumb:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20018.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20018.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20019.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20019.jpg.html)

You will have to believe me its running in this picture.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20020.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20020.jpg.html)

Got a K&N mounted as well

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20020.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20020.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20021.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20021.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/more%20van%20pics%20022.jpg (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/more%20van%20pics%20022.jpg.html)

Balley

26-05-17, 05:45 PM

Nice work!

Benn

30-05-17, 01:05 PM

Is it running with no leads on? lol

Looking good, impressed with all the the ic still looks quite far in. Will look good.

PAULDRIVER

30-05-17, 03:17 PM

The photo above it is lol

Just on with wiring the wiper motor, as for some reason we cant turn the thing off ?

That is the only problem after the complete strip down, which i dont think is too bad ?

It is doing our head in though, as it was working before it was stripped down !

All we have done is unplug it like everything else ?

A few more goes then im going to have to get an auto electrician on the scene !

PAULDRIVER

07-06-17, 10:32 PM

Not done much with the van the last few days,

We fitted a mk2 astra gte bonnet vent to let some extra air in for the air filter,

Its turned round to ram air in.

When on the astra its actually blocked off and doesnt actually do anything ?

It isn t blocked now,

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20026.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20026.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20027.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20027.jpg.html)

We used the "hole" from the gte bonnet as well :)
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20028.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20028.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20029.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20029.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20030.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20030.jpg.html)

Just lining it up with the air filter.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20031.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20031.jpg.html)

Away we go .
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20033.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20033.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20034.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20034.jpg.html)

Both "holes" clamped ready to tack in.
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20035.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20035.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20036.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20036.jpg.html)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u452/pauldriver/bus%20and%20nova%20037.jpg~original (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pauldriver/media/bus%20and%20nova%20037.jpg.html)

Also got the heater box fitted, need to wire the nova heater switch so it turns the mini heater on.

Will put some pictures up.