Closer by the day part 2 (56k warning)

[nova---chris]

Been getting alot of work done this week. Alot of stuff you cant really see but apart from bumpers and a few little bits its ready for driving.
Waiting on a helmet net / strut brace/ some other minor things.
Altho i think my thrust bearing has either ran dry or is on its way out. Not a major problem i suppose. Anyhow heres some pics.

http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010152.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010151.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010150.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010149.JPG

And last bnut not least my track wheels that im going to be using with my slicks. Not bad looking to be honest. Had to check out the fitment and fuck me its tight ! With a 5 mm spacer i have around 2 mm clearance of the tie rod end knuckle joint! ouchy! heres how close it gets.

http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010146.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010144.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010143.JPG

Anyhow enjoy all!!! shame it wont be at pv. But its gonna be out on the roads again very soon!
:)

[Rexy]

Dude thats kool :D

Hurry up and finish it, is this the blue shell from years ago?

[burgo]

those brakes are almost as close as mine but you didnt have to grind some of though :P
good work though fella

[dan16v]

spot on Chris, nice to see the progress! bitch about the bearing they are rather annoying when they go arnt they! :lol: as you say not a bad job though just a pain!
any more engine bay shots and pics of the whole car?, love the dash also 8)

[Jim]

Trailer it down ;)

Jim

[benji]

Trailer it down ;)

Jim

his trailers not ready either.

slacker

[Ste_Nova]

Trailer it down ;)

Jim

his trailers not ready either.

slacker

i do... and i'm going right past... got something to pull it with chris?

[nova---chris]

Thought about trailoring it. But i cant be arsed to be honest. It will be ready for use on the road shortly so not worried about getting it to pv.
In the garage i have a towbar waiting to be fitted to the rover funny enough. lol. My trailor needs brakes before it can go out. But its the fucking cost of them. As the 2nd axle needs 2 new hubs. arghh

Anyhow ta for the comments. ill get some engine bay shots up shortly

[scott.parker]

Oh come on stop messing about i wanted to see this mate.. :D

Scott

[Mike.]

wow this car is awesome, hope mine turns out like this

[Riggy]

looks ace mate

shame about not bein at pv :(

[Adam]

That looks awesome mate.
8)

[RJM25R]

sell me those wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[karl Rowntree]

Bugger! Was looking forward to seeing all the hard work this weekend Chris, but as you say not worth rushing it just to get it too a show. Will be well worth the wait.

You thought about making the trip over to the ring with us in September? You car is now made for it :wink:

Karl

[nova---chris]

really had thoughts about it karl. Spoke to the missus about a possible weekend out at the ring at some point. Ill keep you posted matey. See how things progress .

:)

[karl Rowntree]

Ok Chris, would be good to see you over there. Trust me you AND the mrs would love it :wink: I am putting up some details soon so keep a look out.

See you at the pod mate

Karl

[nova---chris]

Engine bay shot as requested. it might not be the finished product mind.

http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update2/mini-P1010153.JPG

[benji]

where's the gas?

[Nath]

dont suppose your selling your speedlines are u m8?

[Adam]

dont suppose your selling your speedlines are u m8?
Baxter is selling his :wink:
http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=111563

They are also selling here:-
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZnicksQ5fnova


He is paying me to advertise :lol: :lol:

[General Baxter]

dont suppose your selling your speedlines are u m8?
Baxter is selling his :wink:
http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=111563

They are also selling here:-
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZnicksQ5fnova


He is paying me to advertise :lol: :lol:


LIES LIES LIES ALL LIES

car looks good tho :)

[Stuart]

pah looks poo lol


nice prayer mat ;)

[NovaNeil]

Looking really good Chris!!! Lovin the VX Dash Clocks :D Can't wait to see it ripping round a track!

Neil

[nova---chris]

Couple more pictures of the whole car.
Starting to come together now. Few little problems such as grill and bumper alignment. Im using no carriage bar ect which is just causing the bumper not to sit right. If its not right after a few goes ill just leave it i think. Not to fussed about the nicey nice bits.
Anyhow heres a few shots of the whole car up to yet.

http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update3/mini-p1010150.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update3/mini-P1010152.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update3/mini-P1010153.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update3/mini-P1010154.JPG

Just need to find a small window washer bottle and motor now . Helmet hammock for the rear and then a visit tot he body shop to have some edges cleaned up and should be ready for a bit of fun ! Mot/tax/insurance to look forward to unless i decide to trailer it to events rather than pay the ransom.
:)

[ANDYRACER]

YES YES YES. Thtas a proper nova non of this bodykit shit. Love it mate. Always liked the stripped to fuk look. :D

[SKoob]

looks lovely mate :D 8)

[nathan.]

looks great chris! Top job mate. :+:

[Mike.]

looking awesome :D

[Rick Draper]

Looking mint chris.

[nova---chris]

Well the day has finally arrived. Tried taxing the car the weekend but couldnt due to the log book not being up to date. Engine change ect. So i had to travel to brum at 9 Am this morning to a DVLA post office.
Finally the lady as the desk gave me my tax and i thought thank **** !

So finally its turned its first ever wheel on a public road! Thank the lord above. Sucessfull 10 minute test drive just round a few local roads. Conclusions . Firstly im not over happy with the driving postion. I may alter the steering rack at a later date and re weld the turret that holds it in place. Also the indicator blinker light stays on for some unknow reason but the indicators operate as normal. Possibly a earth issue! Apart from that that the wine of the straight cut box was a joy. And ive not quite hammerd it just yet but it felt so much more sturdy and solid on the road. Yet still lighter than the last shell.
I was that busy enjoying myself i fogot to re connect the rear lights and put the number plates on before i went out. lmfao! At least it had tax!!!!

Anyhow thought id share that with you as im happy its road worthy again. Still not finished but its on the road. !!!!! Wooooooo!!!!!
Cheers to all who have helped on this one! Lads at rifle range :)

Get some miles on it now and give it a good spanner checking before it does any seriously hard miles!!! :)
Heres a few pics anyhow!

[ANDYRACER]

About time. Glad it is finished mate. Now get down to a few track days.

[nova---chris]

http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update4/mini-P1010146.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update4/mini-P1010148.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update4/mini-P1010149.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update4/mini-P1010150.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update4/mini-P1010152.JPG
http://www.chrisuk22.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/update4/mini-P1010151.JPG

[Ste L]

looks very nice..


great to see you've finally got it on the road 8)

[benji]

looks ace mate. do you still need a fuel sender?? i know where theres a nova gte in a scrappers but i have no way of checking the sender, if you want it i can get it for you but can't garentee it works

[Stuart]

oh now thats just filth!

glad you cant see any of my work lmao

[Ste_Nova]

ffs someone get him a saloon washer bottle!

[Riggy]

looks ace mate nice one :lol:

[CP]

Well done chris - that looks absolutely cock on! 10 out of 10 for persevering with it! :D Straight cut is a drug!