Keiths Nova Turbo build

[the great wog]

I thought my nova gsi was mint!!! Jesus!
:O:O:O

[matthew172]

looks awesome

[krobinson]

Well i've started to clean bits and bobs up for getting the shell back home when its finished painted (about 6-8 weeks time)

I want to have the axel, wishbones, tie bars, fuel tank etc etc all coated for when i get the car back. Also i need to take the running gear with me to build onto the car for its return home, it will make it easier to move around and get secured on the trailer without scratching the new paint.

These are all the nuts, bolts and brackets that i want either chromed or zinc plated, some suggestions of the best place to send these to would be great.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/tobeplated.jpg

This is everything i need powder coated at the moment, found a local place that should do a very good job.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/tobecoated.jpg

These are the poweflex bush's from NDZ 1331, i was going to replace them, but you never see them so its not worth it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/powerflex.jpg

These are the rear disc hubs, i cleaned with down with a wire brush on a drill, degreased them, and have given the lower section some paint. Think they turned out quite well, pity you dont see them when fitted!! lol :doh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/hubs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/hubs2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/hubs3.jpg

Thats it for now folks :)

Keith

[b,r,m]

keep it like that only put ya engine in and all other stuff u have to do then when up tosser laffs at u smoke em

[Nick J]

looking great keith, I used quality chrome in hull for some bits they did for me, There work is exceptional I know joff used them too, I think its www.qualitychrome.co.uk (http://www.qualitychrome.co.uk) there web site is well impressive!

[R1CH]

Just out of interest, how you going about lowering your tiebars & brackets to clear the F28 ? can only std bits in the pile.

[craig green]

Theres a really good chroming place in Liverpool we used to use for cycle frames Keith. Willow Chrome was all I knew of them. They were specifically used because of their reputation for flawless results I remember.

[Riggy]

looks amazing as always with you keith :thumb:

[jackosnovaturbo]

i would love to own that shell!

[krobinson]

Just out of interest, how you going about lowering your tiebars & brackets to clear the F28 ? can only std bits in the pile.

I'm going to get some of the lowered brackets from Chris Astley. Just getting those coated while i'm at it as spares for my other nova.

Was thinking of machining the front tie bars so they tighten up an extra 1mm. As this will combat the difference caused by the thickness of the strengthning plates on the front panel. Going to talk to my engineer this weekend.

Keith

[R1CH]

Also when you lower the tie bars at the front they actually push the wheel back a couple of mm when i welded some box section on to the cross member to lower mine they ended up sitting a few mm (2 or 3 ?) further forward.
Definatly worth doing, maybe get a few extra mm machined off and get a couple spacers made up as well, then you can add / remove them untill they sit right.

Rich

[yellow nova]

I've got the chris ashley ones and their is no problem with them pushing the drive shaffs back at all

[R1CH]

Not saying there gonna noticably push the wheels back, it'll only be a few mm, but if your gonna do the job then you may as well do it right !! lol
The tie bars point upwards slightly towards the front so if you bring them down so there pretty much level then there gonna want to go forward a few mm as well. so mounting the tiebars forward a few mm or machining the tiebar so its a few mm shorter will keep all the geometry as it was.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/ricmetcalf/Nova%20build%20pics/DSC00545.jpg

Rich

[krobinson]

Small update, My two doors got damaged between surface processing or the transport company who moved the shell. They are both wrecked and i've had to source two new ones.

Richard has stepped in and got me two brand new GM doors, and i've ordered two new ones to replace his. This way Ade can get cracking on with the paintjob without having to wait for new doors.

I'm trying to keep spirits high, should have more pics over the coming weeks.

Once again a huge thankyou to Richard (nova sport), he's gone out of his way tonight to deliver the doors, much appreciated!

Keith

[draper]

gutted, whoever damaged them probably though "oh well, its only a nova"

bet you nearly cried

[krobinson]

gutted, whoever damaged them probably though "oh well, its only a nova"

bet you nearly cried

I'm going to pursue this further. The doors were mint when i left them with SP, now they are fecked.

Keith

[Jonlem]

5hit news about the doors, hope you get that sorted.

The shell look superb, it will be a very nice all round car when its completed

[John]

Small update, My two doors got damaged between surface processing or the transport company who moved the shell. They are both wrecked and i've had to source two new ones.

Richard has stepped in and got me two brand new GM doors, and i've ordered two new ones to replace his. This way Ade can get cracking on with the paintjob without having to wait for new doors.

I'm trying to keep spirits high, should have more pics over the coming weeks.

Once again a huge thankyou to Richard (nova sport), he's gone out of his way tonight to deliver the doors, much appreciated!

Keith

Gutted for you keith!
Where have you ordered your doors from? last time i did a dcs search at work there were non avaiable? or do you have a secret stash:) ;) lol
I've been after a pair of new gm doors for my sport for a while now.

[krobinson]

Opel Germany mate, they still have loads.

They rang me back today after i placed my order to say they will take 5 days to arrive from germany.

Keith

[Jonlem]

How much keith ?

[krobinson]

299 euro and 140 euro postage, just under ?300 i think? - happy with that price

Keith

[draper]

that is a good price, as im sure a few years ago they were ?240+VAT each from vauxhall

[krobinson]

Update,

Well to say that i'm very very pissed off, wouldnt even scrape the surface of the anger i'm feeling these past two days.

My doors arrived on monday, a swift phone call from Ade at the bodyshop to confirm that they are completely thrashed. I'm still cannot believe how this has happened!

When the doors were ordered from opel classic parts, we gave them strict instructions that they had to be extreamly well packaged and that i would not accept any doors with so much as a scratch on them.

This is what arrived:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/S6007802.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/S6007799.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/S6007796.jpg

They came in cardboard boxes with no protection what so ever, no bubble wrap, no padding, and nothing written on the boxes to say they were fragile.
They agreed on monday to send more doors on receipt of these pictures. I sent them and got no reply, 6 phone calls later a fella answers to tell me he doesnt speak english, then tells me in perfect english that the girl who speaks english will be back tomorrow at 9am.

I just hope she's there tomorrow and that they actually listen this time and properly package the doors.

Keith:mad:

[yellow nova]

i can see why you would be very p-ssed at that mate

[hybridturbo]

Jesus! There are too many brainless idiots on this planet :cry:

Hope you get the next set in mint condition Keith :D

[fearless]

Shame to see something that is becoming rare as hens teeth - damaged to such an extent that they become scrap - If the people who shipped them out realised what they had in there hands - maybe they would be more carefull !!!!!!

Hope you get some mint new doors eventually Keith - I know I would be gutted if that happened to me


Dave

[John]

double gutted for you keith, there's the answer to my question then.

[draper]

gutted !! hope your look changes soon keith :thumb:

[shy witness]

awk.....thats disgusting

what idiots

looks as though theyve just been thrown arround everywhere ffs

hope ya get it all sorted.....as dealing with foreighners can be a nitemare at times with the language gap

fookin idiots

[Big_Chap]

thats ze germans for you, Vorsprung durch Technik etc but can't use bubble wrap! :cry:

hope this gets resolved! i'm guessing they were that bad BEFORE they were sent! really can't see how they could get so badly damaged... unless ace ventura was delivering them!

[Big_Chap]

heres some footage of your courier guy delivering a pair of nova headlamps! :mad:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_tN94ePhsd4

[krobinson]

Shame to see something that is becoming rare as hens teeth - damaged to such an extent that they become scrap - If the people who shipped them out realised what they had in there hands - maybe they would be more carefull !!!!!!

Hope you get some mint new doors eventually Keith - I know I would be gutted if that happened to me


Dave

Exactly, I've tried vauxhall, autovaux, opel in the south of ireland, and all have said that I have no hope of ever getting new doors. They are mega rare. The only place that has them is this opel germany. I just hope they put alot more care into packageing them this time!

Keith

[duick]

Hi Keith
That is indeed a big mess!! :mad::mad: but I would not scrap them. They can surely be fixed.
I also once had a problem with a part from Opel Classic Parts, but got another one without a problem.
Big advantage for me is that they moved now to a new location and are about 20km from my home :D

Cheers

[craig green]

THAT IS CRIMINAL.

Akin to witnessing animal cruelty, I wish I hadnt seen those pics tbh.

[Dec16v]

Ouch... ****ing couriers!!!!

[blue_peg_16v]

very nice mate should last a few years when its done

[krobinson]

New doors are being sent tomorrow, update when they arrive!

[kevster]

hope you have better luck this time matey !!! keep up the good work

[krobinson]

Collected my sand blasted bits today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/primed.jpg

They go for black powder coating on monday.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Looking good Keith -- This will be a topper!

[krobinson]

Well, the third set of doors arrived today with Ade. Bad news once again.
NSF door is badly damaged, two massive dents.

OSF door is fine, no dents, just two minor folds at the bottom, but is repairable.

Heres the NSF door and its packaging:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_8954.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_8957.jpg

I dont think there's much point in point out how I feel right now, i'm waiting a reply on what they plan to do this time.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Thats taking the piss -- I think its deliberate (sp)

[Iain]

Jesus you must be sick of this by now. Hope they're understanding about your situation again.

[John]

i don't, just bloody careless.
I hope you haven't paid for the second set keith.

[draper]

:eek:

gutted for you, maybe point them to this thread/site and how they could potentially make some money with all th enew nova parts they have - if there deliveries get better !!

[Nick J]

Well, the third set of doors arrived today with Ade. Bad news once again.
NSF door is badly damaged, two massive dents.

OSF door is fine, no dents, just two minor folds at the bottom, but is repairable.

Heres the NSF door and its packaging:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_8954.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_8957.jpg

I dont think there's much point in point out how I feel right now, i'm waiting a reply on what they plan to do this time.

Keith

Absolutely gutted to see this once again! what a nitemare for you mate, Try and keep your spirits up It will be worth it in the end!!!

[krobinson]

i don't, just bloody careless.
I hope you haven't paid for the second set keith.

Nope, they sent the second set for free. I paid a small fee to up the postage to express (sent friday, arrived monday) But obviously thats made no differance.

The packaging is poor, expecially when you concider how crap couriers are at handling goods. Thing that pisses me off it that from the very start, i've made it VERY clear that the doors must be extreamly well packaged.

Keith

[Nick]

Gutted keith, Get on their case ! i guess it wouldn't take too much to repair those doors, but that's not the point..

Good luck

[SRimon]

what are the doors like off the shell originally keith?

[coochiSR]

Unlucky Keith! All the best though fella!

[krobinson]

what are the doors like off the shell originally keith?

They were perfect, and period pre 85 doors too. But they got damaged either at the dipping plant or in transit to the paint shop.

Its a long ongoing saga of pain :mad:

[shy witness]

yikes.....................not again

thats an absolute nitemare mate...

what a bunch of ****holes

[R1CH]

Thats taking the piss -- I think its deliberate (sp)

Now why would someone delibratly damage the doors ? You fool !!

Unlucky fella, at least there repairable if you can't sort anymore, 4th time lucky ?!?!
It'll come togther eventually fella ... keep the faith !! lol

[philly]

obviously im guessing your having to send these doors back? i just wonder if someone is going to receive them again once someone places an order

[krobinson]

obviously im guessing your having to send these doors back? i just wonder if someone is going to receive them again once someone places an order

Nope i get to keep them.

Keith

[philly]

well once you finally manage to get a full mint set im sure people will buy the battered ones to make a bit of money back!

it must be so heartbreaking too see something this stupid to keep your car from going on to the next stage. are they going to over you any kinda of refund or compensation? where did you say they came from, germany? says it all!

[Mazz]

OMG :(
That's a real shame about the doors, let's just hope its 3rd time lucky..

[krobinson]

:mad: Is there someone up there looking to **** down on me or something? I cannot f u c king believe it. The final door has been delivered to an address in germany, and some car parts that were supposed to go to germany were delivered to Crew.

What a bloody mess, i'm seriously going to break this project if this door doesnt get sent back to crew without a scratch.

TNT are absolutely useless.

:mad: :mad:

Keith

[Ste L]

bloody hell...

you aint half having bad luck with it at the minute

[Cormac]

Dear jeburs, not very professional atall, id be expecting a refund from them and the door re shipped right away!

[kevster]

i hate tnt there so crap , we use them for work always on the phone to them havein it out

[draper]

unlucky keith, id say a pray before bed tonight

[blue_peg_16v]

thats s~~t mate hope it all gets sorted

[peester]

hmm..
name and shame keith. Farcicle.(sp?)

[krobinson]

The final door arrived today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_7920.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_7922.jpg

Once again, poorly packaged and destroyed by the courier. I would highly recommend that no one orders any panels from opel classics unless you can collect them yourself.

And thats what i'm going to do. On 27th August, i'm planning a trip opel classics in germany to collect two mint doors. Sounds a bit extream, but when i'm paying the guts of 3k to dip, e-coat then paint a shell, it cant have doors full of ripply filler in it. I might pick up some spare wings and any other bits whilst i'm there.

Sorry but i wont have any room in the car for parts for other people, i'll just about be able to fit the two doors in and not damage them.

Keith

[Lee]

:mad:

TNT are absolutely useless.

:mad: :mad:

Keith

Amen to that, im sure they take a course on how NOT to read an address, and then play rugby with the parcels. They used to be the cream of courior companies in the past, but now ive seen nothing but uselessness and damaged goods from them. They managed to smash 7 of 8 projectors I had delivered to a site not long ago.

[peester]

i'll just about be able to fit the two doors in and not damage them.
Keith

that still worries me , lol.. hope it goes ok for you.
Going in the cav??

A tribute to your keeness, passion and enthusiasm mate. Ide be the same; wouldn't want a smidge of filler on my mint shell. But i don't know if ide have to guts to go and get them; but it'll make the opel people feel a bit small ; which is good.

[John]

The final door arrived today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_7920.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_7922.jpg

Once again, poorly packaged and destroyed by the courier. I would highly recommend that no one orders any panels from opel classics unless you can collect them yourself.

And thats what i'm going to do. On 27th August, i'm planning a trip opel classics in germany to collect two mint doors. Sounds a bit extream, but when i'm paying the guts of 3k to dip, e-coat then paint a shell, it cant have doors full of ripply filler in it. I might pick up some spare wings and any other bits whilst i'm there.

Sorry but i wont have any room in the car for parts for other people, i'll just about be able to fit the two doors in and not damage them.

Keith

keith, i'd have to say that'd probably be the best solution, and it's what i'm planning to do next year.
I don't think it's that extreme, afterall, it's the only way you're going to guarantee mint doors. ( just don't brake too hard on the way home) I'll be interested to know how you get on with the mammoth road trip, let us know.

ps, i'd hate to be on the other side of the counter when you get there!:thumb:

[draper]

keith, i'd have to say that'd probably be the best solution, and it's what i'm planning to do next year.
I don't think it's that extreme, afterall, it's the only way you're going to guarantee mint doors. ( just don't brake too hard on the way home) I'll be interested to know how you get on with the mammoth road trip, let us know.

ps, i'd hate to be on the other side of the counter when you get there!:thumb:

if only they knew how delicate these things are !!!!

[shy witness]

thats forkin shockin mate

its bound 2 b hard 2 keep the enthusiasm up whith all that bother

but ........fair play 2 ya young man for going that extra length once again....and collecting them


it certainly seems the only way at this stage

TAKE PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP WITH YA LOL

[fearless]

I might pick up some spare wings and any other bits whilst i'm there.
Keith


I'd expect a free set of wings etc after all the agro you've been put through.


I'm afraid I'd be the same about putting dent repaired doors on that mint shell - It's just not right :(


Stick with it keith - there is light at the end of the tunnel


Dave

[Lee Page]

Just amazing mate, cant beleive how mint that shell is!!!

Be sure to give more than one person some verbal abuse at Opel Classics.


Or put some dents in there heads with a nova door ;)

[joff-turbo-nova]

Keith,

Reading this thread I thought about doing it personal after the 4th door arrived fubarred .... and you're going ..... good on you!

Reminds me of my trip to personally collect my Cool Louvres bonnet after issues with a courier (TNT strangely enough!). That was a round trip of 600 miles ..... I'm sure N.Ireland to Germany will be considerably more !!

Have you investigated whether you can get a cheapo flight to somewhere near the Opel place and then hire a car one way back to N Ireland (if you can?)

Good luck and let us know how you get on

Joff

[krobinson]

Well folks, i'm off to england in the morning, and germany on sunday morning. Meeting up with Steve from Luxemburg and going to opel to collect my doors. Returning to england on the tuesday night and then dropping the doors with adrian at the bodyshop on the wednesday morning.

Hopefully luck will be on my side now and everything will run smoothly. Should have loads of pics of the shell on my return before it gets its nice paintjob.

Until then...

Keith

[Adam]

Good luck Keith.
Be good for you see the shell in person too.

[SRimon]

Good luck keith, really hope it goes well!

Be awesome to see some pics as well :)

[kevster]

good luck mate !!!

[shy witness]

surely to god this will all run smoothely for ya mate

ya deserve a bit of luck

[krobinson]

hey folks, at the docks in dover now waiting to board the norfolkline boat to france. weathers not too bad so it should be a smooth journey!

if my wap works in germany i'll give you all an update tomorrow.

keith

[gazz]

best of luck bud,

hope it all goes well..:thumb:

[krobinson]

Just dropped the doors off at the bodyshop. I've got two spare doors I bought in germany, and i've also collected the last two damaged doors.

If anyone wants the two last damaged doors send me a pm. I'm in wakefield until saturday.

Shell looks great, have some nice pics of its progress but can't upload them from my phone. Should get them uploaded on sunday.

Keith

[Adam]

Nice one Keith.

[krobinson]

Spare doors sold.

[krobinson]

Well folks, I've managed to get net access at my uncles in Wakefield. So I thought i'd upload some of the pictures of the shell so far. Its now seam sealed and gravitex'd underneath. Another few weeks and it should be fully painted, underneath, inside, outside and bay (everything tbh). Ade will be sending me more photos as more progress happens.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8056.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8057.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8058.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8059.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8060.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8061.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_8062.jpg

Also collected the Intercooler, rad and oil cooler setup, and got my new JP exhaust from Dave (valetman).

Until the next update....

Keith

[Adam]

Awesome Keith.

Is the underside going bodycolour? or black?

[krobinson]

The entire shell's going bodycolour :)

[Adam]

Great stuff. :)

[Mazz]

Very nice Keith...going to be awesome when its done.

[Kev Turbo]

wat intercooler have you gone for mate?

[nova ian]

As said above, awesome, the closest thing to a brand new nova, its just unreal!

Keep up the good work, very impressive build. Love it!

Ian

[Dave.]

what colour are you going keith?

[krobinson]

what colour are you going keith?

You'll see in a few weeks when its done! Its nothing that exciting.

kev - Its a custom jobbie that andy bishop sorted us out for, been able to fit a massive cooler, rad and small oil cooler all behind the bumper without cutting the crossmember.

Keith

[paddy138]

amazing car so far. cant wait to see it finished.

[novanutted]

cant wait to see this,it will wipe the plate at car shows,best nova ever built FACT!!!

[Adam]

kev - Its a custom jobbie that andy bishop sorted us out for, been able to fit a massive cooler, rad and small oil cooler all behind the bumper without cutting the crossmember.

Is it exactly the same setup as Andy's then?
Cool, tis a very nice setup,nice and stealthy :cool:

[ashtal]

cant wait to see this,it will wipe the plate at car shows,best nova ever built FACT!!!

Dont know about the best ever but damn close to it. Best used shell i have ever seen tho ! Good work.

[krobinson]

Is it exactly the same setup as Andy's then?
Cool, tis a very nice setup,nice and stealthy :cool:

Yep, exact same :)

It wont be the best Nova ever. It will just be clean and well built. I dont have the cash to get it to mega spec. But because it should stay clean i'll be able to up the spec as the years pass.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

It wont be the best Nova ever.

Aye right Keith -- It will be one of the top 5 best Novas, got to be mate :)

[Nick]

That shell looks FANTASTIC keith ! Truly jelous

Can't wait to see it painted

[Riggy]

mint as always keith and glad everything went ok with the trip for the doors :thumb:

[twin40s]

love the build maybe one day i will have a clean nova like this :thumb:

[krobinson]

My new C20LET engine has landed and Vauxhall, and i'm going to collect it tomorrow evening. I'll try and get some photos of it tomorrow or wednesday night.

Below are some photos of the latest bits and bobs i've collected for the car.

2.5" JP Exhaust System (4" outward rolled Tail)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/008.jpg

Mocal oil cooler and fixings. Including boost and water pipe joins and brackets for intercooler/rad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/007.jpg

Fantastic Welding on the intercooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/012.jpg

Boost and water pipes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/011.jpg

Brand new GM rear disc flanges (my others are knackered)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/009.jpg

Keith

[yellow nova]

come on keith we need a better picture of that intercooler and rad ;)

[krobinson]

come on keith we need a better picture of that intercooler and rad ;)

Sorry the camera's broken lol ;)

Keith

[Adam]

Lol.

Exhausy system looks nice.

[andybishop]

Come on Keith i think your showing a bit too much of the intercooler and rad there, cover it up!! ;)

[shy witness]

all looking superb as always mate

although i didnt take you for a 4 inch tailpipe kinda guy keith ha ha

how much were the backing plates if you dont mind me asking?

[krobinson]

all looking superb as always mate

although i didnt take you for a 4 inch tailpipe kinda guy keith ha ha

how much were the backing plates if you dont mind me asking?

I wanted something Beefy for the rear, Looks fantastic on Daves nova (two systems made on his car)

The backing plates were 78 euro each, very expensive, but they cost ?90+vat each from vauxhall.

Trouble is, they dont have the cover for the sliding mechanism for the handbrake, so i've had to order those up too as you cant get them off a second hand pair.

Keith

[Nick J]

Come on Keith i think your showing a bit too much of the intercooler and rad there, cover it up!! ;)

lol! looks like you have some top parts there mate!

[krobinson]

Well folks, Collected the New Vaux Recon C20LET today, came with a load of papers and a 1 year warrenty! It's off to have APR bolts fitted, and i'll fit the cool running thermostat, lightened flywheel and metal tensioners instead of the plastic ones.

Here's some pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/01110.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/011109.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/011108.jpg

Keith

[Cormac]

Think ive just creamed myself,, lovely man!!

[R1CH]

Sorry the camera's broken lol ;)

Keith

Cameras broken ... my **** !!
Come on where gonna see it eventually so you may as well just stick some pics up !!

[krobinson]

I might sneak more when the car's finished.

Keith

[krobinson]

Another small update.

The shell is now ready for paint, below are some pics of all the panels fitted and the panel gaps left perfect. Ade worked all day saturday on the panels to get them 100% (pics taken before this)

Sorry about pic quality, ade sent them to me via MMS.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/c3c6fe64.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/c4a0f0de.jpg

Next weekend should see it in primer.

Keith

[Lee]

Quite frankly Keith, i think it would be wrong to fit that engine.

Box around it with glass and use it as some livingroom furniture.

[krobinson]

Quite frankly Keith, i think it would be wrong to fit that engine.

Box around it with glass and use it as some livingroom furniture.

That actually makes sence!

If your mental.

Keith

[Lee]

lol

and is that NDZ's grill i spot on the front there? Certainly looking fantastic!

Are you going the same route gearbox wise, or is it full recon and paintup?

[Nick]

NDZ's wings as well ?

[krobinson]

lol

and is that NDZ's grill i spot on the front there? Certainly looking fantastic!

Are you going the same route gearbox wise, or is it full recon and paintup?

I got the gearbox off Dave Dempsey on MIG, Its not long rebuilt IRRC and has a quaiffe ATB.

Just going to get it freshly painted to match the engine.

And yeah thats the wings and Grill from NDZ. Also having a brand new grill painted up as a spare too.

Keith

[stuartyj21]

that is a fantastic project you have keith money no object. any spare drivers doors:thumb: where abouts you from in n.ireland:thumb:

[krobinson]

I'm In country Tyrone, about 4 miles outside strabane. What about you?

Keith

[NASTYNOVA]

boss that looks in mint condition for a progect!! i would be crying pulling something so pretty apart!!

[stuartyj21]

im from antrim in the prosess of rebuilding a nova gsi i bought in march nearly finished:) hows the project going would like 2 c it wen finished:thumb:

[stuartyj21]

im having loads of problems getting parts they are like hens teeth and even the scrapyards very rarely have any nova parts:mad:

[paddy138]

its nearly becoming impossible to get nova parts in scrapyards in ireland now. i have rang loads of scrapyards lookin for parts and nobody has them

[krobinson]

its nearly becoming impossible to get nova parts in scrapyards in ireland now. i have rang loads of scrapyards lookin for parts and nobody has them

Even if you could, most of it will be rusted solid. I just end up buying new stuff now.

Keith

[paddy138]

suppose your right there. you wouldnt know of anyone selling a gsi engine would you

[krobinson]

is the car in the pic the one you modded, or are you still on with that progect??

Thats my old nova. I broke it to build this.

Keith

[stuartyj21]

an original gsi engine wud be hard to get, your best bet wud b a 2l redtop loads of them about:thumb:

[kevster]

spot on keith !!!
keep it up .

[Big_Chap]

I'm In country Tyrone, about 4 miles outside strabane. What about you?

Keith

way-hey, i've been to strabane (working, not holiday!) :thumb:

[Jeff16v]

Keith, can you give me details of the JP exhaust. Price etc?

can't wait to see the finished product.

[Aamir]

Really think you should keep the same colour, NDZ had been around for years & it's probably more well known than you think ;)

Very rare in that colour, only ever seen 2, one at donny 2002 & yours :D

Awesome project !

[krobinson]

Keith, can you give me details of the JP exhaust. Price etc?

can't wait to see the finished product.

It was around ?450 IRRC

Keith

[krobinson]

Really think you should keep the same colour, NDZ had been around for years & it's probably more well known than you think ;)

Very rare in that colour, only ever seen 2, one at donny 2002 & yours :D

Awesome project !

I'd thought about keeping it that colour, but tbh I wanted to move on from that car and have something fresh. There are 3 Novas here in NI the same colour that are nicely modifyed, 2 of which are pretty much replicas of mine. Because NI is a small place, I usually see them around and people mistake them for my old car.

So with this one i've just went for a new colour. As said there are a few novas in the same colour range, but hopefully none in this exact colour, so it should be a little different.

Keith

[bieransri]

where is ade based keith? sure he works in my local audi/vw place

[krobinson]

where is ade based keith? sure he works in my local audi/vw place

Crewe, he used to work there, now works in a diff bodyshop in Crewe.

Keith

[krobinson]

Just a small update this Sat, Ade's been welding up and smoothing over all the door locks and boot lock/wiper hole. Boots now ready for primer as are all the panels, it should be done next saturday.

I'm happy with the early mk1 bootlid, should be different from the usual.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/b2be53d5.jpg

Keith

[philly]

not long to go! looking good as ever, full marks to you for restoring this!

[krobinson]

Spent today cleaning up my gearbox, also painted up the wishbones again, along with the rear gearbox mount which I had the spacers welded to.

Steam cleaned, then wire brushed the gearbox. Gave it some etch primer then hammerite smooth metal paint. Came out quite well and the paint hopefully shouldnt flake.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/baddcae2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/05ce09c8.jpg

No pics of the other bits as they are still drying and quite frankly boring to look at!

Keith

[peester]

shineeey
looks quite a lump of 'box those F28's.. sat there all clean; each n every curve easy to see

[krobinson]

They are quite a lump, very heavy gearbox! Think they are slightly heavier with a Quaiffe ATB which mine has too. I think i remember someone saying they were 15kg more than an F20? Not sure how true that is tho.

Keith

[Adam]

Looking good.
I take it you've already converted the box to 2wd etc, before painting?

[krobinson]

Looking good.
I take it you've already converted the box to 2wd etc, before painting?

Yeah it's all ready to go, I bought the gearbox last year, rebuilt, converted and diffed :)

Keith

[Adam]

Sweet :)

[alan b]

just read through this whole thread agian, amazing cant wait to see it finished! good to see the irish novas arent all kitted out 1 ltrs! theres a few down here!

[krobinson]

Ordered some new bits from Autovaux which arrived at the weekend. The backing plates for the rear disc beam that i got from Opel Classics in germany came without the blanking plate/rubber for the mechanism to slide on.

Took 5 weeks to source them as they are NLS, but managed to get some. Thanks again to Autovaux!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/eb122d8e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/4b5ec1c1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/fd9102bd.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/8632e8e0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/c1ea43b9.jpg

I've also now built the rear flanges back up ready to bolt on to the axel once my plated bolts arrive back.

Keith

[stuartyj21]

hey keith glad to see your still making steady progress with the project. hows all the bodywork coming along are you any further on with the painting:thumb:

[krobinson]

hey keith glad to see your still making steady progress with the project. hows all the bodywork coming along are you any further on with the painting:thumb:

Nothing major to report yet on the bodywork, Ade is still working hard on it, might have a nice update on saturday!

Keith

[stuartyj21]

happy days cant wait to see the progress:)
i got my manifold and exhaust on and started the car for first time in 6 months. started first time well chuffed:thumb:

[joff-turbo-nova]

Autovaux are handy guys to know for difficult stuff - keep up the work - its all worth it in the end!

Joff

[krobinson]

Well folks,

Got another MMS from Ade today, he's primed up the outer shell with high build primer, which he says he rubs down till baby smooth. He will also use normal primer on the interior and engine bay before the colour go's on.

Really chuffed with how its looking now, i'm like a kid at christmas!! lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/c7cc33b0.jpg

Ade's going to send some digital pics through during the week so i'll get those up.

Keith

[Cormac]

Comming on nicely boss, another week or so should see her painted??

[Nick J]

not long now until its home!!! :)

[krobinson]

Comming on nicely boss, another week or so should see her painted??

Hopefully another two/three weeks max :)

Loads still to paint, and then Rich is kindly fitting the roof cloth, then i'll collect it! :)

Keith

[krobinson]

Well today I prepped the fuel tank, and used a fancy new contraption that Terri-ann found for me in Halfords for applying paint with aerosols.

It clips onto the top of most aerosols and allows you complete control of the can, much like using a professional spray gun. It defiantly made my life alot easier when spraying up the tank!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/f4fb102a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/086e7726.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/26ed50e1.jpg

Here's the tank sanded down and wet/dried on both sides.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/fe77dc22.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/85c28e06.jpg

I painted one side, and then left it in the house to dry.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/af51ccd0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/bec05f52.jpg

Dad then wanted to try out this new contraption, and he kindly painted the other side for me!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/6ce51171.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/b4bc0977.jpg

And the finished side:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/03488ab7.jpg

Until the next update!

Keith

[Adam]

Ive got one of those spray guns, there cool.
Stop your finger going numb from keep pressing the can top,Lol.

Looking good :)

[krobinson]

Yeah its a cool bit of kit alrite! Dont think i'll take on full resprays yet tho!! lol

Keith

[shy witness]

super stuff

was that a brand new tank keith ???

i seen someone on e-bay selling them a we while back

obviously pattern parts though

[krobinson]

Yeah its new, there's a few postman war scar's on it, but otherwise good :)

[scott.parker]

Car's looking good keith, and i have been using one of them plasticoat gun type applicators allot aswell this last week, there spot on:thumb:

Scott

[craig green]

Still no word on the colour Keith?

[krobinson]

Still no word on the colour Keith?

Nothing yet mate, fingers crossed i'll have pics within the next two weeks max!

One or two more pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/e63c60f8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/e3ebbeaa.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/6bb5a735.jpg

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Will there be a spoiler going on it?

[krobinson]

Will there be a spoiler going on it?

Yes :)

[matthew172]

we need to know the colour, i cant stand the supspense any longer, just pm me the colour keith lol

[NovaLad]

Gold.

[krobinson]

Pink roof, blue doors, yellow wings, red bootlid and purple bumpers.

One of those colours is correct, but just what version? lol

Keith

[Stoo]

i reckon red

[andybishop]

Pink then keith??

[matthew172]

gotta be brown

[krobinson]

Pink or brown? This isnt the rear pages of max power :P

[NovaLad]

2 tone.

[matthew172]

Pink or brown? This isnt the rear pages of max power :P

fpmsl ^^ that would make a great sig

[Nick J]

Its a very nice subtle colour that Im sure will really suit a nova, I'm not saying anymore I will leave that to keith!

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see it all done Keith, should be a minter

Get a Euro Fog Light for it :)

[krobinson]

Ade called this morning to say he'd painted the inside, underside and engine bay.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/62d0cb51.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/34fd5fac.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/8f1805e5.jpg
I'll hold off till the outsides done to show the colour.

Keith

[kevster]

sounds sweet mate , cant wait to see it !!!

[Adam]

Looks shiny as fook, even b/w pics lol

[macc nova]

looks stunning mate

[Welsh Dan]

Well, the shortlist would be blue, red or purple. Most likely blue or red.

[Adam]

Im thinking dark met red. Like the bmw colour.

[joff-turbo-nova]

My 2p's worth its either :-

a) British Racing green
b) Dark metallic red
c) Metallic purple

Come on Keith - we're all in suspense now!

Joff

[ashtal]

Pink !?!

[hybridturbo]

Very nice dark grey would be cool

[Ash]

im saying

(BMW) blue

or

NDZ colour

or

for some strange reason I think this colour:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/lynz_sr/IMG_4512.jpg

[SRimon]

looks blue to me

[krobinson]

I'll post pics of the colour when Ade has the outside done next weekend.

I also sent my Plug cover to another painting Genius, Nick Jackson. And he kindly sent me this pic today of the finished product. Again the aim for the engine is a Classy better than standard finish, with a nice rich metallic silver rocker cover (which ade is painting) and a Red Plug cover.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/21d07e60.jpg

Keith

[philly]

looks the dogs danglies!

hope it all goes well from now on and cant wait to see the colour!

[shy witness]

looks sweet

i was thinkin it might b a purple colour myself

[NovaLad]

Gun Metal Grey?? Like what the Type R's have?

[krobinson]

It's not red, grey or purple. I just want to wait until the outsides finished to show colour pics, anyone whos seen it so far (close mates) love it.

Keith

[kevster]

i cant wait keith .
i bet a fair bit of thought went in to it!!!!
good luck fella

[scott.parker]

Keith your almost as bad as me..no actually your worse when it comes to being secretive..LOL

Keep up the good work though mate.:thumb:

Scott

[BRoadGhost]

Well it's certainly not a light colour :(

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see the colour Keith - What I've seen so far is ace :)

[SRimon]

I'm gonna go for Ultra Blue newish vauxhall colour

[Nick J]

I'll post pics of the colour when Ade has the outside done next weekend.

I also sent my Plug cover to another painting Genius, Nick Jackson. And he kindly sent me this pic today of the finished product. Again the aim for the engine is a Classy better than standard finish, with a nice rich metallic silver rocker cover (which ade is painting) and a Red Plug cover.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/21d07e60.jpg

Keith

Thanks Keith, I dont know about genius tho! lol Shell colour looks great btw, Nick.

[fearless]

Pink roof, blue doors, yellow wings, red bootlid and purple bumpers.

One of those colours is correct, but just what version? lol

Keith



It's not red, grey or purple.


That just leaves 3 colours - I think one can be obviously be eliminated :gay: - That just leaves 2

I know what my favourite is :)



Dave

[kevster]

nice job nick :eek:

[Cormac]

Ive seen the colour guys and i can assure its a top choice, cars going to look amazing !!

[Dan 130]

imo opinion it might be yellow it would look awesome but whatever colour it is im sure it will look spot on:thumb:

[Ste L]

keith, what you doing with the flat black plug cover?

[krobinson]

keith, what you doing with the flat black plug cover?

Selling it to you ;)

PM me.

Keith

[Dave.]

come on keith whats the colour? blue? green? purple? brown?

[NovaLad]

I think the main question would be from you...

"What steering wheel you gunne use??"

And from me...

"what badges you gunna use!??"

[kevster]

ive seen it now lol love it mate looking really nice bud !!!

[krobinson]

Some bits arrived via courier today.

Box of goodies!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/abd099aa.jpg

Rose Jointed tie bar bracket (I fitted the rose joints later)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/64c9ae6c.jpg

Uprated rear mount, the final driveshaft, and the tie bar brackets
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/bb95b629.jpg

Keith

[kevster]

ive seen it now lol love it mate looking really nice bud !!!

im a bloodly lier the fing photo was black and white lol:wall: :wall: :wall: :wall:

[Rick Draper]

Keith, can you tell methe distance from the bolt holes that mount to the bottom of the cross member to the top of the bolt hole that bolts to the side of the cross member? I could do with knowing this asap. Thanks

[Rick Draper]

BTW i know it says 25mm on chris's site but i need mine to go lower still.

[krobinson]

BTW i know it says 25mm on chris's site but i need mine to go lower still.

Is this what you mean rick?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/341cd5d4.jpg

Keith

[Rick Draper]

Top bombing keith! Thanks i can go measure mine now.

[stuartyj21]

car looks well defo making steady progress, keep it up m8:thumb:

[edens-xe]

i rekon the colour is going to be beige

[krobinson]

Ade spent over 10 hours today getting the high build primer on the shell, panels, bumpers etc etc baby smooth. He's planning on painting those on thursday or friday, and i'll collect the car the week after.

Cant wait :)

Keith

[stuartyj21]

happydays keith

bet you cant wait to get it back on home soil:)

[shy witness]

im sure you cant wait

an amazing project

lookin forward 2 seeing it when finished

[125scouse]

maybe its brocade yellow? or that other yellow they done astra sports in??

polar sea blue would look sweet i think

[Lee]

Ive seen the colour. And its slutty :)

[Mike]

Ive seen the colour. And its slutty :)

:thumb:

[krobinson]

Well folks, I was going to hold out until I got some exterior shots of the car, but since its going to be at lease a week until I get those, I thought now's the time to finally show the colour.

The key to finding this colour, was to source a Nice Subtle, Rich and Classy colour. I think I found everything with this, and altho there are other Blue Novas around, I think this should still stand out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/081472ff.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/13a2a5a3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/efb41f2a.jpg

Thanks, Keith

[Adam]

Superb colour choice imo.

Will exterior wise, it be a replica of NDZ? wheels etc.

[shy witness]

yummy yummy

looks nice.......

[stuartyj21]

yeh keith

good choose it will look sweet..:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Very nice Keith!

So what colour is it then mate, none vaux?

looks a bit like the impretza p1 blue, i like it.:thumb:
i recon BMW esterol blue is nice and would look ace on a nova.

Scott

[Ste L]

nice keith, noticed the colour on your msn display pic, but didn't wanna say anything

[Martin]

Very nice Keith!

So what colour is it then mate, none vaux?

looks a bit like the impretza p1 blue, i like it.:thumb:
i recon BMW esterol blue is nice and would look ace on a nova.

Scott

et vola

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/1002168tb9.jpg



Looks great keith

[krobinson]

Superb colour choice imo.

Will exterior wise, it be a replica of NDZ? wheels etc.

Yes, only differance will be the Early Tailgate.



looks a bit like the impretza p1 blue, i like it.:thumb:


Nope, Its not a Subaru colour. This is alot deeper and IMO Classier.



nice keith, noticed the colour on your msn display pic, but didn't wanna say anything

Lol, yeah put it on there a few days ago. I'm not good at keeping secrets! lol

[scott.parker]

et vola

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/1002168tb9.jpg



Looks great keith

THAT'S **** HOT!:thumb:
Love it, is that your car mate?

Keith i was juast saying it looks a bit like it mate,not saying it was,and i agree it looks alot nicer;)

Scott

[Martin]

THAT'S **** HOT!:thumb:
Love it, is that your car mate?



if i said yes id be lying lol..


its a mates lol

[SRimon]

Well folks, I was going to hold out until I got some exterior shots of the car, but since its going to be at lease a week until I get those, I thought now's the time to finally show the colour.

The key to finding this colour, was to source a Nice Subtle, Rich and Classy colour. I think I found everything with this, and altho there are other Blue Novas around, I think this should still stand out.

Thanks, Keith

Is it Ultra Blue then?

Or the blue that Mk3 Astra GSi's came in (saphire blue is it?)

[SRimon]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/syep2001/DSCN0336.jpg

Looks a lot like my old one the more I look at it....

[krobinson]

Nope, its not a porsche colour, it would be a tad lighter than your old car mate.

Keith

[SRimon]

LOL if someone guesses right will you admit?

Its annoying as the car won't look as good as it will til complete, which will be ages! Can't wait to see it all done though :)

[vaughanmc]

Can I tell them what colour it is - Or atleast what car its from? :)

[krobinson]

Can I tell them what colour it is - Or atleast what car its from? :)

No.

[vaughanmc]

Ah well

[paddy138]

its class, dont tell anyone the colour, cant have any replicas if this one

[BigStan]

This car is going to be XXX pornographic lollollol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

That colour is just gorgeous!

[P Whack]

Truely awesome colour

[krobinson]

Cheers folks

[Dave.]

thats shexual kieth!!

[R1CH]

Aye its alrite i suppose !! lol

Nah looks spot on fella, can't mind seeing a Nova in a dark met blue before tbh, should look mint.

[Jeff16v]

Whoah, the colour is spot on. she's shaping up to be a dirty little bitch:thumb:

I understand you have a copy of Andy Bishops FMIC, any chance you could give me the details of the company that made it, i fancy a FMIC but don't want it on show. I posted on JOV but didn't get an answer from Andy yet.

[NovaLad]

Looks like this TVR blue to me...
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/1133/2601791420097184452S600x600Q85.jpg

[krobinson]

Whoah, the colour is spot on. she's shaping up to be a dirty little bitch:thumb:

I understand you have a copy of Andy Bishops FMIC, any chance you could give me the details of the company that made it, i fancy a FMIC but don't want it on show. I posted on JOV but didn't get an answer from Andy yet.

There were 3 made on a group buy for Andy, Me and Mart. Its something new that hasnt been done before, and to be fair I dont want every Nova turbo running around with the same setup, and I really dont want others running around with it on there finished Nova's while mine is still in bits.

Hope you understand.

Keith

[smokegreyturbo]

Great read! superb work, cant wait to see it finished!

[krobinson]

Well the car is finally fully painted (every single inch) in gorgeous blue. Here's the final pictures. I'll hopefully get some nice daylight ones (not indoors) next weekend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/e9368b9f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/07b5f7bc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/92d8ca91.jpg

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Early tailgate looks awesome.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/7fbedb52.jpg

So smooth and shineeeee Awesome

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/0bdce243.jpg

Rich (novasport) kindly gave up his Saturday and fitted my roof lineing for me!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/8c272672.jpg

Engine bay and inner arches:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/ca915397.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/2c08fe05.jpg

And side shots!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/73385a79.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/b51facc1.jpg

Thanks

Keith