Keiths Nova Turbo build

[Plug]

Nice progress :thumb:

loving the rolled tip exhaust they do look smart on novas.

sorted the block yet??

cant be far off completion well if the block is sorted it cant be

Good luck mate my eyes are watching the thread

[Mike.]

you've made so much progress since i was last online:eek: great work keith the cars going to awesome :thumb:

[krobinson]

Nice progress :thumb:

loving the rolled tip exhaust they do look smart on novas.

sorted the block yet??

cant be far off completion well if the block is sorted it cant be

Good luck mate my eyes are watching the thread

The engines out and will be getting sorted soon, could be a month or two until I get it back, but i dont mind waiting. I've plenty to be getting on with until then!

Keith

[dan16v]

fecking mint!

[Plug]

bet you have its a big old project but looks the dogs boll0cks

[shy witness]

yer getting there now mate

looks super

[Adam]

Fook me, properly cracking on with this.
The shell will be built for the weekend lol

[BRoadGhost]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/IMAGE_183.jpg

Using a standard beam / mount points running this low shortens the wheel base around 20MM from the rear ALONE.

You don't need airbags - leave that to american show sh1te.

[peester]

NDZ was damn clean, that got 'used' properly..
I think keith will give the car its dues in driving, just that for now - he might as well build the car to the highest of calibers..

[krobinson]

Awesome Keith... really really fine attention to detail man

But somehow, please correct me, I can't see you thrashing this around the ring?

To be honest, no I probably wont thrash it like I did my old one. But i'll definatly drive it there and do some laps of the track!

Keith

[krobinson]

Using a standard beam / mount points running this low shortens the wheel base around 20MM from the rear ALONE.

You don't need airbags - leave that to american show sh1te.

For the record folks, i was looking for the best arch clearance and the car will not be that low and will not be on air bags.

Keith

[krobinson]

Got my hubs back today.

I've used VW golf Syncro bearings, which have the same internal diameter to be able to fit a cavalier driving flange. They are 4mm bigger diameter on the outside, so the nova knuckle needed machined out 4mm bigger.

With the larger bearings and full strength driving flange, these should handle the power now probs.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/a4eda072.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/dc6176e9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/965112c8.jpg

Just need to get them painted up nice now!

Keith

[novacabrio]

why paint them it isnt a concourse car lol

[krobinson]

Why is the sky blue? ;)

[burgo]

Why is the sky blue? ;)

The blue color of the sky is due to Rayleigh scattering. As light moves through the atmosphere, most of the longer wavelengths pass straight through. Little of the red, orange and yellow light is affected by the air.
However, much of the shorter wavelength light is absorbed by the gas molecules. The absorbed blue light is then radiated in different directions. It gets scattered all around the sky. Whichever direction you look, some of this scattered blue light reaches you. Since you see the blue light from everywhere overhead, the sky looks blue.



but whats that gotta do with your hubs?

[Plug]

^^ Geek alert lol just kidding with ya

[krobinson]

Lmao!

[Adam]

The blue color of the sky is due to Rayleigh scattering. As light moves through the atmosphere, most of the longer wavelengths pass straight through. Little of the red, orange and yellow light is affected by the air.
However, much of the shorter wavelength light is absorbed by the gas molecules. The absorbed blue light is then radiated in different directions. It gets scattered all around the sky. Whichever direction you look, some of this scattered blue light reaches you. Since you see the blue light from everywhere overhead, the sky looks blue.

The wonders of Google

lol

[Martin]

Looking great mate.


out of interest, what suspension are you goign for this time.. on the last one you had FK IIRc? how did you rate them?

[Plug]

^ either Google or he is actually a geek who knows this shlt

[Dave-H]

My money is on Google ;)

[Ash]

Why is the sky blue? ;)

It's to do with the angle the sunslight hits are atomsphere, which.... Oh, I see now


Can't believe how quickly it's coming together, love the colour, can see it better with the panels on.

EDIT: Damn it! someone did that 'joke' all ready lol that will teach me for not refreshing before I post

[burgo]

google is your friend ;) altho i did know why i just couldnt be assed to type it out. any way shutup now and back to thread

[krobinson]

Been working on my brake master cylinder and servo, the cyliner cleaned up well and is now fitted, but the servo turned out terrible and needs rubbed down and re-painted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/c39b0e4a.jpg

Also got the electric window loom, motors and front door glass finished and fitted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/d48f00ce.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/8ec88b21.jpg

Keith

[krobinson]

out of interest, what suspension are you goign for this time.. on the last one you had FK IIRc? how did you rate them?

I'm using the Spax kit from my GTE kitted nova (put a cheaper kit back in it).

FK's were good, i really couldnt fault them at all tbh!

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Looking good Keith :)

[Plug]

Nice bet you cant wait until you have the new block built up and ready to drop in now everything is nearly ready.

You got to get some sound clips/videos of it running

[krobinson]

Been out tidying up the C20LET engine loom for a while, i've ran out of loom tape tho, so I'll have to resume it tomorrow sometime!

Keith

[Martin]

Been out tidying up the C20LET engine loom for a while, i've ran out of loom tape tho, so I'll have to resume it tomorrow sometime!

Keith

shame your so far.. ive got 2 rolls of the stuff..lol

[Plug]

^ we are talking about black electrical tape arnt we??

[krobinson]

yeah!

[Plug]

i got loads of that stuff i got 3 rolls sat here next to me...

sorry am i making you jealous lol jokin .

[bryantrials]

just incase you dont know, real loom tape is not sticky and has a shineier finish.

"black electrical tape" is crap for car loom's slightist hin't of oil or petrol and falls off leaving it's slime all over the wires.

i use expandable braided sleeve with heatshrink at joints and ends for all the loom's i make (im a apprentice wireman for delphi)

Keith, i beg you not not let a perfect build down with black tape all over the loom! (sorry i have a haterid for this stuff!)

give me a pm if you won't to know more (i have some pics of my work), i mite be persuaded to send you some freebies to help out.

Andrew

[Martin]

i dotn mean leccy tape. ive got the proper stuff as a rough to touch finish to it..

[conad]

i realise somebody may have alreadt asked you this keith, but what sort of money have you forked out so far?

[krobinson]

i realise somebody may have alreadt asked you this keith, but what sort of money have you forked out so far?

I've no idea, never counted it all up! Lets just say, alot!

Keith

[NovaLad]

How much is a lot lol ...

[conad]

I've no idea, never counted it all up! Lets just say, alot!

Keith

lol lol id think 'alot' is a slight understatement

[Novasport]

www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk (http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk)

I used to work there as you know, they have some good stuff.
Order some TNA19 or TNA25, its what I have rewrapped my loom in.
You need to finish it with a bit of adhesive tape to stop it peeling back but you can hide it where its not noticed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/CIMG0510.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/CIMG0507.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/CIMG0506.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/CIMG0505.jpg

Let me know if you need anything, will most likely have it or be able to get hold of it.
Pity I'm not closer, could pop round and give you a hand.

[cheshiresport]

Bloody hell Rich, thats looking cooool mate, how are you getting on with it?

[Novasport]

Slooowwwly, sorry to hijack your thread Keith :s

[cheshiresport]

Yes me too Keith, and yours is looking really cool too cant wait to see all these cars finished to standards have certainly been raised this year

[walker-nova]

as i have said many a times before keith stunning lad!!
keep up the good work

[krobinson]

Some progress on the re-coating of my C20LET loom, all the works being carried out by Andy C on Migweb.co.uk, top chap :D

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0645.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0646.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0649.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0647.jpg

A massive improvement on the standard coating.

Keith

[Adam]

What is that coating btw? Looks cool.

[krobinson]

Its like a fiberglass braided stuff? Not sure where to get it, This fella Andy get's it from his work. Think fearless used the same stuff on K95 VHD's looms.

Keith

[Adam]

Cool, does look much better than crappy tape,Lol

[corsa cte]

very nice cant wait 2 c it done

[twin40s]

As nova sport said http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/ this is were u get it.

[R1CH]

Looks neat, not fancy doing that with car loom in the engine bay ?? would finish it off nicely. imo

Rich

[krobinson]

Looks neat, not fancy doing that with car loom in the engine bay ?? would finish it off nicely. imo

Rich

Yep, its going to be done the same :D

Keith

[krobinson]

Well folks, its been slow progress lately, i'm traveling over 150-200 mile round trip, to work everyday since starting on 3rd december, and christmas etc isnt helping either.

Just a tiny update on the loom, its 99% finished.
New "plug and play" plug, i'll wire the other half into the Nova loom so the engine loom can be just simply unpluged.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0679.jpg

Lots of wires lengthened, especially the green plug which is the diagnostic plug. I'll mount this somewhere on the dash to find faults if needed.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0682.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0685.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/nova-andy/loom/IMG_0686.jpg

I'm now trying to save hard to buy suspension, wheels, engine hoses and pay to sort the engine block. Hopefully things will move quickly in the new year.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Tidy wiring mate :)

Can't wait to see this one

[paddy138]

whats happening with the engine anyway, is it back to vauxhall

[Riggy]

loom looks awsome keith :thumb:

[Ste L]

how much did it set you back to have the wiring done like that?

[krobinson]

how much did it set you back to have the wiring done like that?

PM Nova-andy on Mig or JOV, and i think on here too!

Keith :)

[chrisnovaturbo]

i love the wiring mate. got to do that to mine!!

[gunny]

hi, been flicking through your thread and the car is looking amazing pal, but, am i right in thinking that this isnt the blue mk1 at the start, basically i couldnt be ****d to read the lot, anyone make a short story for me? lol

[haydn_123]

Just read this from start to finish, amazing! Its gona be some car wen its finished!!!

[krobinson]

Slow progress guys with being back at work, christmas emptying the bank etc.

Managed to scrape this out of whatever moneys left from december wages tho.

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

For those who've never seen one, Its an EDS Tophat. Its basically a replica of the standard tophat casting, however its 50mm internal bore instead of the standard 40mm. It can be modifyed by cutting the front section by about 2" to make it 60mm. It also has an outlet to the rear for a dump valve, and the standard tophat "turbo" cover fits over, so its all hidden and standard looking.

Keith

[Cormac]

Bout time you gave us an update, Looks very trick, Should help squeeze some extra air in which is all good!!

[JDMC]

just looked at all 82 pages, hats of to you lad some build. nice to see its in Ireland to :D

[joff-turbo-nova]

Keith,

I have the same one as you, cut back to the 60mm point.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Tophat1a.jpg

However due to the size of the lip :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Tophat2a.jpg

I would suggest you use a die grinder and smooth it off a bit :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Tophat3a.jpg

I also used a 60-50mm adapter pipe from Roose

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/60mma.jpg

Keep up the good work

Joff

[Ste L]

are you keeping it at 50mm, or are you going to cut it back for the 60mm size?

[krobinson]

I'm going to check the boost pipes that Radtec made for me and see if they will stretch to 60mm, if they wont i'll keep it at 50mm until I change the pipe.

Keith

[krobinson]

Oh, and cheer's joff! I want to use a Die Grinder on the inlet side too. Where's the best place to buy a Die Grinder?

Keith

[joff-turbo-nova]

Oh, and cheer's joff! I want to use a Die Grinder on the inlet side too. Where's the best place to buy a Die Grinder?

Keith

Keith,

I found the easiest way to get a die grinder up and running was :-

One of these ....
http://www.maxeng.co.uk/ebay/Sealeypics/SA2250-2.V2.jpg

Coupled with one of these.....
http://i22.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a1/f6/b0df_1.JPG

Using one of these.....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Williamstools/DSC01984.jpg

Most of the stuff I got from machine mart or off ebay. I really only bought my compressor for the die grinder, but it has come in really useful for the air tool kit I got with it. The airgun is really handy for wheel nuts and getting suspension struts apart. The tyre gauge speaks for itself and the air gun was just genrally handy at cleaning of stuff.

Would recommend if you have the space. I didn't fancy the noise in the garage so put mine in a sound proofed box on the outside of the garage with the pipe and cable running through the wall. You can hardly hear it when on - just need to lift the lid when using for long periods so it doesn't overheat.

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Oh, and cheer's joff! I want to use a Die Grinder on the inlet side too. Where's the best place to buy a Die Grinder?

Keith

Yeah - I did the inlet as well - just take it off the turbo before you do it otherwise you'll get thousands of bits going into the turbo itself!

Just started ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Intake1a.jpg

Completed .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Intake2a.jpg[

Hope this helps

Joff

[krobinson]

Thanks again Joff, much appreciated!

Keith

[CP]

You can also buy a range of flap wheels to fit the die grinder to smooth off after die grinding out the excess. They are very useful to help maintain a smooth cylindrical shape without undulations.

[Kev Turbo]

argos sell cheap ones dont need a compressor setup like that although is the best option not essential as only soft alloy!

[krobinson]

My powdercoated inlet arrived today, and I thought i'd build it together!

Now i've yet to get my Roose hose kit, and I have to send the injectors to get cleaned/flowed before I bolt everything down tight.

Old inlet complete

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3521.jpg

EDS Tophat and Gaskets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3519.jpg

Inlet, Powdercoated in grey

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3520.jpg

Differances in size's of the Tophats (40mm vs 50mm)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3523.jpg

Gasket in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3524.jpg

Throttlebody on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3525.jpg

Tophat on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3528.jpg

Inlet almost complete (still a fair bit to do tho)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3530.jpg


Keith

[Stoo]

i dont know where your going with the grey powder coat keith, but IMHO it looks unfinished/primed

you wanna be careful the powdercoat on the inside doesnt come off too

other than that, keep up the good work mate

[John]

Are you going to clean the coating off the water unions? or leave it on?

[krobinson]

Are you going to clean the coating off the water unions? or leave it on?

I'm going to swap it over with the one from the other inlet.

The inlet wont be seen in full view, its only really to clean it up. Nothing else is getting powdercoated in grey.

Keith

[Stoo]

personally i think acid/steam cleaning would have been sufficient bud

[krobinson]

The first picture is it steam cleaned. IMO the new version looks better, even tho it wont be seen, it still looks alot cleaner and will be easier kept clean.

EDIT: It looks alot better in flesh, the flash from the camera mess's it all up, same with the colour of the car.

Keith

[SRimon]

Coming on Keith :)

[stuartyj21]

looking awsome keith keep up the good work:)

p.s do it your way:thumb:

[Aamir]

Good work !

Throttle Body gasket looks like it could do with a lil' trim ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3524.jpg

[krobinson]

I've decided against the coated inlet now, mostly because i'm afraid the powdercoat thats flashed to the inside will flake off. Its not worth the risk tbh.

I've arranged for my other inlet to get bead blast cleaned instead.

Keith

[Adam]

Wise decision IMO.

[krobinson]

Your right Adam ;)

[Stoo]

good choice keith!

i only said it cos i know you have spent alot of time/money on it and for it to be ruined by the PC coming off in ti the engine would be a sickener.

itd be as sickening as a trumpet clip going down the inlet, if you know what i mean!

[krobinson]

good choice keith!

i only said it cos i know you have spent alot of time/money on it and for it to be ruined by the PC coming off in ti the engine would be a sickener.

itd be as sickening as a trumpet clip going down the inlet, if you know what i mean!

I know mate, i'm glad people can be honest, and I always try to post these things up as i'm not a Genius and need help sometimes with decisions etc.

Cheers :cool:

Keith

[Stoo]

Alot of the stuff you have done, has nothing to do with anyone at all, as its your car, and you can build it how you like

i rarely post comments about peoples choices, but i thought something needed to be said, just incase you had overlooked it

[Mike]

but i thought something needed to be said, just incase you had overlooked it

Good man :thumb:

[Stoo]

Tesco's mate

every little helps!

id like to think someone would do the same for me too!

[krobinson]

Thats what were here for Stoo, one big happy family!

Now, spill, have you bought a nova?

[Stoo]

maybe baby

but im keeping shtum!

[125scouse]

he has bought a rather nice motor.

on topic... the nova is looking perfecto!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

looking good mate. it gets better every time i look at this.

[Aamir]

good choice keith!

i only said it cos i know you have spent alot of time/money on it and for it to be ruined by the PC coming off in ti the engine would be a sickener.



Inside the oil or coolant system yes, but in the inlet surely it would just get burnt to http://www.gaycork.com/forum/images/avatars/simpsons_smithers.gif ?

[craig green]

Not if it went back out the combustion chamber & into the turbo.

I'd bet it wont come off tbh but no way I'd take the risk I dont think.

I've had 2 plenums for a GSi powder coated, One I had to clean out because shot got inside it (definate NO NO) & another the bung came out from the inlet runner during coating.

[Stoo]

Inside the oil or coolant system yes, but in the inlet surely it would just get burnt to http://www.gaycork.com/forum/images/avatars/simpsons_smithers.gif ?

if parts of it where to flake off, it could score the bores and so on.

ive heard of engines being written off due to a few grains of sand, only takes a small amount!

[tom_beverley]

Looking brilliant Keith, some really nice progress coming along.

[matthew172]

a mate of mine had a cam cover powder coated inside and out and all the powder coat flaked off inside and totaly nackered his let motor

[Riggy]

a mate of mine had a cam cover powder coated inside and out and all the powder coat flaked off inside and totaly nackered his let motor

same thing happended to lee h

[Lee H]

Mine wasn't coated on the inside either, and looked spotless but it had been sandblasted and that must have released into the oil when it got warm.

Same thing happened to Rick Draper as well I think!!

[krobinson]

Your rocker cover Lee? Yeah i've heard terrible simaliar storys with cam covers. Thankfully mine was acid dipped along with the shell then just painted on the outside.

The inlet will be sealed off, blasted then cleaned out before use.

Keith

[Lee H]

Yeah cam cover/rocker cover. Mine was painted this time, didn't want to fork out for another engine build.

[philly]

looking good keith, certainly raising the bar on nova rebuilds!

[craig green]

Not to insult anyones intelligence but I feel you'd (not you Keith) have to be pretty clueless to fit any engine parts with traces of shot or powder coat looming inside.

No one had to tell me the consequences, yet I spent hours flushing out an inlet I blasted years ago.

[Lee H]

Mine looked spotless but apparantly the shot blasting embeds itself into the cover and depsite however much you clean it traces will be released wehen the cover gets red hot on the engine.

I would never put anything on my engine that didn't look spotless.

[LEWI007]

WOW! i bet you can't wait to drive it lol

[krobinson]

Placed an order with http://www.chrisastleymotorsport.com (http://www.chrisastleymotorsport.com/) for:

Nova C20LET breather hose kit
Nova C20LET ancillary hose kit
Nova C20LET turbo coolant hose kit
Nova C20LET coolant hose kit
C20LET High flow fuel pump

Engine is still going to be another month or so, but i'll have everything ready to fit it and having it running before then.

Keith

[conad]

^^^^ i dont suppose he knocked the price down for ordering all the hose kits did he?

[krobinson]

^^^^ i dont suppose he knocked the price down for ordering all the hose kits did he?

Chris looked after me as i've ordered a fair bit from him in the past, and will continue to use him for all the parts I need.

Keith

[conad]

lol lol, take that as a yes then lol

[krobinson]

Yeah, give him a shout, i'm sure he'll sort you out mate :D

You should get a thread going of your car mate, would like to see some updated photos, love your car!

[conad]

thanksa mate, il have to take a few piccies, got a couple of little plans for it (minor changes) so keep your eyes peeled lol

[GRANT !!!]

conad is that nick's old nova ???? you from wrexham??

[conad]

conad is that nick's old nova ???? you from wrexham??

yeah it is mate.... are you the famous grant from round here are ya?

edit: sorry kieth, il stop the hijack now

[GRANT !!!]

i'm not famous mate......i've spent some hours under yours!!!! good car that mate! what happen to the old one got told you still had it ????



sorry keith i'll stop now love the car !!! love to see it at the show's some time ' good things come to those who wait ' and yours will be the best.

[davidvsb]

That colour is spot on. Will be good to see the final outcome.

[Rickyb]

this looks spot on wel done :thumb:

[NovaJackie]

looking great mr robinson ;)

[joff-turbo-nova]

How's it going Keith, no updates for a while??

Joff

[wilson_sri]

Just read this whole thread, outstanding work. Love everything about it, amazing attention to detail, engine bay looks outstanding and the colour is fantastic! Cant wait to see this finished and in the flesh!

[krobinson]

How's it going Keith, no updates for a while??

Joff

I havent touched the car since very late November/early december.

The problem with the engine annoyed me, and its still waiting to be fixed as my engine builder is very busy.

However i've taken this time to save hard and order all the parts needed to finish the car.

Bits that have arrived:

-New Altenator
-Full set of Chris Astley Motorsport (roose) hoses (all 4 kits!!)
-Got a custom braided oil feed made for the turbo.
-FSE (Walbro) fuel pump

And bits on order:

-Carbon door cards from rick, being relaquered by Nick.
-Flocked dash by Suffock Flocking Services
-Speedline Allesio 2's with 195 40 16 Toyo's
-Suspension kit.

So once all that arrives, and I get the engine back, it will only be small things needed to finish the car, things like completeing brakes, fuel lines, and the final large thing will be an interior retrim.

Photobucket is down at the moment, so no pics yet L(

Keith

[Matt Pickering]

PM'D Keith.


Matt..

[Rick Draper]

Keith are you stripping it out? Just wondering why you are going for carbon door cards?

[krobinson]

Carbon door cards with the mk2 handles and pockets flocked. And then an alcantara retrim.

I'm thinking it will work!

Keith

[peester]

ahhh.. so you pip'ed me to ricks carbon...
ah well, well done mate. lol.

[Novadaftman]

alrite keith not been on in a while and just thought i would check out how the project is coming along and its looking lovely m8 keep it up hope to see it finished soon

[Stead007]

****in absolutely amazin thread. Really inspired me to start mine... :-)

[krobinson]

ahhh.. so you pip'ed me to ricks carbon...
ah well, well done mate. lol.

Sure did ;) To be fair I couldnt believe someone else hadn't got them!

Keith

[krobinson]

Time for some photos to backup the words:

New braided oil line for the turbo feed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3612.jpg

An absolute fortune of Chris Astley hoses:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3615.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3616.jpg

Custom Gear gater surround, some may have seen this on Nick Caro's old XE. Still undecided if i'll fit it yet tho, i'll see how it looks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3617.jpg

FSE/Walbro Fuel pump:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3638.jpg

And today I collected a brand new set of Speedline Allesio 2's, wrapped in 195/40/16 Toyo's.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3637.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3635.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3636.jpg

Still to come is the flocked dash and door cards, however they will take another few weeks.

Keith

[lee coley]

can you pm me the price of the dash?

yoza

[Big_Chap]

i always seem to think that speedlines look a little small and unimpressive when they're sitting alone (noticed it today when looking at mine, even with 40 profile tyres too) yet they look so much better on the car! :confused:

coming along great, hopefully see it at a show this summer :thumb:

[Rickyb]

looks sweet mate :thumb:

[krobinson]

can you pm me the price of the dash?

yoza

Dash price depends on what you want done, give www.suffolkflockingservices.co.uk (http://www.suffolkflockingservices.co.uk) a shout.

Keith

[lee coley]

cheers mate

[lee coley]

the link is not woring?

[krobinson]

Working now.

[lee coley]

cheers dude

[krobinson]

Since it was about 12 degree's today instead of the usual -2, I decided to make a mini spray booth in the small shed and prime up my brake Servo and the Knuckles.

I need to buy some nice satin black to finish them, and some wet n dry sandpaper.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3640.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3641.jpg

Also made a start on cleaning up all the brake calipers, they were brand new for my old nova in 2003, so are still in fairly good shape. Just need to totally degrease them now before I paint them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3642.jpg

Also fitted and wired my fuel pump. Just need to get some fuel lines now to complete the underneath plumbing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3643.jpg

Keith

[stuartyj21]

looking well keith keep up the good work, any progress is good it will put the car at a good stage when you get the engine back:D

you headin to the port on sunday:cool:

[John]

Looking good as always keith.

[krobinson]

looking well keith keep up the good work, any progress is good it will put the car at a good stage when you get the engine back:D

you headin to the port on sunday:cool:

Not sure i'll make port on sunday mate! My girlfriend leaves for dublin every sunday so it's hard to make it to the sunday shows. Take plenty of pic's if you go!

Keith

[krobinson]

Well folks, again not much is happening with the car.

The gear selector is now painted satin black and refitted (no pics :() However I just can't seem to get a good finish on the brake servo, so I may just buy a new one.

I ordered a new bearing for the equal length driveshaft and got to work fitting that. This basically holds the shaft to the block of the engine, so that the two outer shafts are then simaliar length. (will make more sence when I've the engine back in)

Old bearing and bracket removed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3703.jpg

New Bearing:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3704.jpg

Fitting to the shaft (needed pressed on)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3705.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3706.jpg

Gave the bracket a de-grease:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3707.jpg

And bolted it back on:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3708.jpg

Finished product:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3712.jpg

I'm ordering up my Gaz Coilovers this week hopefully, this will then see the rear end finished with brakes, suspension and the speedlines fitted.

Also the flocked dash should be back with 10 days (guy doing it is on holidays)

Keith

[djbrowney]

i have just read this from the start (cant belive how long it took melol ) absolute mental build mate ! hats of to you !

[Cormac]

Good good keith, things should start picking up pace again soon!!!!

[vaughanmc]

Good work Keith - Keep 'er chappin :)

[Jay]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/New%20Project/14nova.jpg

What camera did you use to take these pics?

[Paul]

as said up there somewhere /\ looking good as always, keep it up!

[Mike]

What camera did you use to take these pics?

Any decent Hi-Res camera will produce results like that if you know how to use it :thumb:

[krobinson]

Gaz Coilovers ordered from Chris today :)

[krobinson]

No real update, but Coilovers and dash should be arriving this week. If the weathers good i'll have the car on its feet, and rolled out into the driveway to fit the dash.

Keith

[krobinson]

Well, again no major update.

The dash was posted on monday, but still has not arrived, most likely due to all the bank holidays in a row.

The coilovers are delayed and will hopefully show up at the end of next week.

The carbon door cards are now with Nick to get laquered and then shipped over.

The engine has now been stripped and work will begin soon on swapping the blocks over, then I can get it fitted and running.

I've purchased a battery, some brake line and fuel lines, Cormac has offered some help on tuesday/wednesday to get the underneath 99% finished, ready for the engine coming back.

Today I removed the steel rimms I used to transport the car home on, and set two new speedlines on the rear, just to see how the silver contrasts with my choice of colour, and to generally boost my spirits about the car after all thats gone wrong.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3899.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3894.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3892.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3887.jpg

Excuse the rust on the rear discs, they got wet on the way home from paint lol

Hopefully i'll have a small update on wednesday after me and cormac crack on with the underside.

Keith

[Nick]

Looking great keith !

Keep that spirit high !

[krobinson]

Thanks Nick, trying to!!

[vaughanmc]

Looks stunning Keith - Looks awsome with the wheels on it :)

[brucer]

looking good,cant wait to see the finished product. what colour is that?

[alan b]

looking immac keith, mega minty! all the best novas are in ireland anywaylol

[SRimon]

Good work mate!

Defo speedlines standard silver against metallic blue always works!!!

;)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/syep2001/DSCN0810.jpg

[tom_beverley]

Looking fan dabby dosey pal, silver speedlines look lovely with the blue :thumb:

Get that rusty disc cleaned up now! lol

[krobinson]

Get that rusty disc cleaned up now! lol

lol!!

It'll be clean when the brake caliper works its magic on it lol

[shy witness]

looking great once again mate.

very nice indeed

[Nick J]

wheels look well with the colour fella! keep your chin up it will all be worth it when its finished, As for the servo If your struggling just send it to me and I will sort it.... A damn site cheaper than buying another one! Also I will be on with your door/qtr cards this week,Nick.

[shy witness]

i rememeber reading somewhere in your thread about you buying little rose jointed ends and bar for your gear linkage keith(but with the size of this thread id have no chance of finding it now).

i was wondering if you'd be willing to share the information about them....as i was wanting to do that to my cavlier turbo here..

pm me even if that suits m8.

thanx

[krobinson]

Well, Some good progress made today by Me and Cormac (thanks again bud!!)

First off, I removed the cover and tryed to get rid of all the dust (dunno how it got dusty under the cover)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3901.jpg

First thing was to finish wireing the fuel pump, and plumb it with some new fuel lines.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3906.jpg

Fuel lines on the floor:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3909.jpg

And finally up to the bay, Feed has the masking tape on it, and the other is the return. I held the fuel rail and pipes up and they are within perfect reach.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3903.jpg

Then I removed the heater matrix, and cut the pipe back short, then fitted the Silicone hose with the jublie clip behind the bulkhead so it wont come off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3902.jpg

Meanwhile Cormac was busy making up the new copper brake lines from the flexi's to the rear calipers:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3914.jpg

And he renewed the front brake pipes too as the original coating was coming off. I'm going to leave the rear's original tho as they are still 100% perfect.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3916.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3918.jpg

Random shot:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3904.jpg

[krobinson]

Whilst we worked on fitting the battery and testing the GSI loom I bought.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3922.jpg

Woohoo, we have light!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3923.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3925.jpg

Jump leads helping to complete the broken earths (lack of engine/coil etc)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3928.jpg

Will be tidying all this before the Dash is fitted (if it ever arrives)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3929.jpg

Finally got a nice finish on my Servo!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3926.jpg

And fitted it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3933.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3934.jpg

And random shot with the light in, bonnet closed with grill.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3935.jpg

Until next time.........

Keith

[Riggy]

looking very nice keith , you hoping to make PV ?

[krobinson]

looking very nice keith , you hoping to make PV ?

I didnt think it was possible before today. But now I know that once the dash go's in, all the electrics are fine. Its just a matter of sorting a retrim, and getting the engine back with enough time to MOT/Tax and Insure it.

Fingers crossed folks!!

Keith

[Riggy]

lol ive got mine crossed for you mate , i kow the feeling regards mot/tax/insurance though mate , mine is goin to be a push lol ,

ive ended up not cleaning engine and missing a few other jobs i wanted to do so i can get it ready , ill just have to do them all after pv lol

[Cormac]

If only we had the engine back it would only take us a few days to get her finished bar the interior, so fustrating if you dont make it for Pv but im hopefull boss!!

[krobinson]

I think your suggestion of Trailering it over if its not MOT'd is a good idea mate. But hopefully we dont need to fall back on Plan B.

Keith

[Neil 08]

looking well now keith,

[Adam]

Very nice mate.
Servo looks a good job.

[Nick]

Keith... you do actually look like a 15yr old ! You'l be laughing when your 40 :)

Looking great.. Love the attention to detail

[krobinson]

Keith... you do actually look like a 15yr old ! You'l be laughing when your 40 :)

Looking great.. Love the attention to detail

Maybe I am 15 and just never get any older? lol

[twistysnovagte]

well kieth, ive just read most of your thread and im truly amazed at the work youve put into this project, gonna be one of the best LET novas on the road.what more can i say, just awsome;) :thumb:

[Mike B GTE]

absolutley superb!! this is thread was a great read, the car looks amazing!! cant wait to see this one when its does, most thorough build ive seen in ages!!! its a credit to you!!

[Ben]

It would be worth trailoring over for PV but then there is no reason why it shouldnt pass the MOT first time! so would only take 45 mins.

[madmack99]

great work m8 i love this nova

[krobinson]

It would be worth trailoring over for PV but then there is no reason why it shouldnt pass the MOT first time! so would only take 45 mins.

Yeah, you know me Ben, it'll be driven as much as possible.

Theres currently a 2 week waiting list for MOT's here (its done in goverment test centers unlike the rest of the uk) So I should be able to get a date soon enough.

Following on from some sound advice from my friend Gary, I've removed the heater matrix again, and ground the hole bigger, inserted a thick rubber gromit, and this should prevent the bulkhead chewing the pipe to shreds during any vibration that may occure. Well spotted Gary!! Thanks :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/P260308_1714.jpg

I also used some spare paint to touch up the brake hose and fuel hose folded sections on the floor.

Still no sign of my Dash (posted last monday) If its not here by friday i'll have to get very worried indeed.

Keith

[lee coley]

post s **** these days,i posted mad rick a tail gate handle first class.it took longer than a week,

[Nick J]

A small update on behalf of Keith after speaking to him earlier these are what I've been of with for him during the past few days... enjoy these pics mate I will get them in the post soon!


What I started with.... A tired set of carbon panels with not the best finish!


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip043.jpg?t=1206824851


So I got busy a prepared them for a bit of revamping.....


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip045.jpg?t=1206825087


All prepared and lined up ready to go......


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip048.jpg?t=1206825192


A few coats of sealer followed by a few coats of lacqeur and we have........


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip051.jpg?t=1206825292

[Nick J]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip056.jpg?t=1206825406
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip055.jpg?t=1206825427
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip054.jpg?t=1206825450
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip050.jpg?t=1206825485
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip057.jpg?t=1206825532


Im sure they'll look great with the interior you have planned! Nick.

[novacabrio]

Excellent work Nick, sure he will be chuffed

[SRimon]

Great work, will look mint!

[Jeff16v]

Damn fine work Nick.:thumb:

[Rich]

they look well good, what are the interior plans?

[shy witness]

very nice

[scott.parker]

Ahh, nice one Nick, i have had my carbon panels i bought of Oli (DHdev) from few years back sat here gathering dust, they are going in the new track car, but i though how could i get them looking nice and new again, so if i just rub them down what type of sealer is used,then just normal spray lacquer?

(sorry to but into the tread Keith)

Scott

[lee coley]

yeah what sealer? Just base coat binder?

[Nick J]

Thanks chaps, I hope keith is as chuffed with them....
Scott + Yoza -I use a water based basecoat sealer before lacqeuring as the solvent resin in the carbon weave could possibly react with the solvent in the lacqeur, I have attempted just lacqeuring them in the past however It doesnt work as well and you end up going through the same process 3 or 4 times for the same finish! Which is a real pain as you can only air dry them it ends up taking forever! Any more qu's though please pm as I dont want to clutter up this lads thread etc, thanks, Nick.

[krobinson]

Cheers Nick, really chuffed with how they've turned out! Your a star!!

[fearless]

With your previous history of receiving posted delicate items Keith - Please get them posted home wrapped carefully inbetween sheets of 1inch plyboard -just to be on the save side !!!!


Dave

[krobinson]

With your previous history of receiving posted delicate items Keith - Please get them posted home wrapped carefully inbetween sheets of 1inch plyboard -just to be on the save side !!!!


Dave

lol!! The history aint great and isnt improving either. My dash is either lost in the post or suffolk flocking services are seriously messing me around too.

Keith

[matthew172]

carbon looks great, hope your dash turns up soon mate

[McFall1984]

keep her lit keith

[kevw]

Keith, this is looking excellent, very inspiring.

I think this might get the "most viewed" post award lol

[krobinson]

Update on Dash:

Flocked dash is lost in the post, Suffolk Flocking have fully refunded me which was very decent, and he's going to source another dash, flock it and post back FOC. I'm hopeing this happens very soon however as i'm in desperate need of it.

My new Distributor and Coil arrived today - Thanks to Autovaux!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3962.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3961.jpg

I also got a Second hand dizzy from Jonlem to use the bracket and module from. Will get that all cleaned up and put together ASAP.

Engine is Mid Build at the moment, my builder was flat out and has only just got the time to sort it after the block problem about 15 pages back. Cant wait to get it back, fitted and finally running!

Keith

[Jonlem]

Nice work Keith !

[Novaload_Nick]

Love the colour!! everything is going to be mint.. if it was mine i wouldnt want it to leave the garage! Nice work keith!

[adam c]

looking really really good.at least suffolk flocking seem to have very been reasonable with you.you'll have to get some pics up of the flocked dash up when you get it:cool:

[burgo]

good news on the dash and very good of suffolk flocking to do another

[Adam]

Be good to see the engine back and fitted :)

[lee coley]

next year you will get a knock on the door and a bloke will be holding your '1'st' dash!

[Cormac]

How the **** does a dash yet lost in post? if it were royal mail registered they should know exactly were it is, useless fukers!!!

[Adam]

Exactly what i was thinking tbh.
I mean its not going fall down and under the van drivers seat is it? lol

[fearless]

If they were nearer Keith - I have 2 Mk2 Grey dashes that I'm planning to throw away when I have a tidy up - They could of had them for nowt !!!


Dave

[krobinson]

If they were nearer Keith - I have 2 Mk2 Grey dashes that I'm planning to throw away when I have a tidy up - They could of had them for nowt !!!


Dave

It's only about 250 miles Dave!! :cry:

I think he should be able to source one, HOPEFULLY!!

Keith

[scott.parker]

Hummm sounds fishy to me... i reckon they had lost it in there place at work, or they forgot to post it and found it stuffed away some where, and then to keep you sweet there refunding you and posting it on to you late etc.
I might be wrong, but it just sounds a bit iffy loosing it in the post eh??

Scott

[blindside-retro]

Hello Keith, Car looks the business:thumb: I finally got sorted & joined the site, remember speaking to me up at Portrush recently, had the left hooker gt with me. Looking forward to seeing the car in the flesh soon!!

[Cormac]

Hello Keith, Car looks the business:thumb: I finally got sorted & joined the site, remember speaking to me up at Portrush recently, had the left hooker gt with me. Looking forward to seeing the car in the flesh soon!!

Theres sum pics of your car on the regional section boss!!

[belly257]

amazing project mate

[krobinson]

Hello Keith, Car looks the business:thumb: I finally got sorted & joined the site, remember speaking to me up at Portrush recently, had the left hooker gt with me. Looking forward to seeing the car in the flesh soon!!

Hopefully see you at billing! Glad you've signed up on here~!

[walker-nova]

coming on well now mate wont be too long!!
hopefully well be able da cruise over to santa pod with any luck!!

[krobinson]

Gaz front Coilovers, 300lb front springs, and rear shocks Arrived today!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3969.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3971.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3970.jpg

So I fitted the rear shocks (top bolt tight, bottom bolt loose until I refurb the springs)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3964.jpg

Cleaned the rear springs, However I think they will need sandblasted and re-painted!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3967.jpg

And gave the rear calipers a coat of Silver, Will fit them when I've got some new pads.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3968.jpg

I havent fitted the front coilovers as i'm waiting on some new concentric alloy top mounts that I ordered today.

Until next time!

Keith

[SRimon]

boooo I wanted slammed on its ass pics from tonight!

[krobinson]

Not just yet! I thought the springs would be ok, but I've ran them in my GTE rep since x-mas and the powdercoat has started flaking off, so they'll need blasted and painted :( More bloody work!!

Keith

[trackdaynova]

why not run them as they are?

[krobinson]

why not run them as they are?

Thats a difficult one to answer.

On one hand - After a refurb, the paint will only come off anyway, and they'll rust again.

On the other hand - Everything else in there is now clean and painted, so they'd look out of place rusty.

Nightmare, Sometimes I wish I never started lol

Keith

[novacabrio]

Fit them, order new ones and then when you get them fit the old ones to the GTE rep

[scott.parker]

Fit them, order new ones and then when you get them fit the old ones to the GTE rep

Good idea Mark!

Well my last car was never in immaculate condition, but i found that though the more you try to make it "perfect" the more things you find your not happy with and take/spend more doing it etc, hence why with the new one it's track car as IBA to get into the silliness of making it too nice as i wont keep it in good nick for long lol

It's looking really good now though Keith,so keep on ploding on.

Scott

[blindside-retro]

Theres sum pics of your car on the regional section boss!!
Thanks Cormac, might sound silly but were is the regional section, prehaps I can't access it yet, till I post more.

[krobinson]

Update 04/04/2008

Brake calipers now dry, and fitted along with new pads and a new fitting kit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3976.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3982.jpg

I also used some nifty bits from Maplin to secure the fuel lines without drilling the shell.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3980.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3981.jpg

One side of the handbrake cable is fitted, and brand new mechanism purchased, however I need to modify the cavalier short cable to allow it to fit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3979.jpg

Thats one side complete now, and I'm glad it's looking so tidy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3977.jpg

I tightened up the rear bearings on the discs and tested the new shocks for clearance.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3975.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_3974.jpg

Just waiting on topmounts to fit the front coilovers.

Keith

[Cormac]

Loving the way its comming along now, sweetness.. Loving the slamboed look!

[novacabrio]

Looks great mate, are you fitting skirts?

[krobinson]

Yeah, Have two new sets in the loft ;)

[walker-nova]

looking well sir!!
cant wait to get to see it in person

[Rich]

You cutting the rear arches or you had them widened?? No way you will be able to drive it like that surly. Especially when you put your foot down

does look very nice though looking forward to seeing this in person

[krobinson]

Trust me, Arches have plenty of clearance, and there is no springs in the car for that photo, it wont be that low. Even at its lowest point they cant catch.

Keith

[Rick Draper]

You sure keith. Have you taken into account deflection in the bush, the beam and the tyre when cornering heavily?

[Dec16v]

Beautiful!!!

[krobinson]

You sure keith. Have you taken into account deflection in the bush, the beam and the tyre when cornering heavily?

Yeah I have, the picture is too dark for you to see the proper gap, it looks touching in the photo but there's really about 3mm gap.

Keith

[Adam]

You sure keith. Have you taken into account deflection in the bush, the beam and the tyre when cornering heavily?
I mentioned that on mig. I have about 8mm ish clearance on my rears, and they rub if I corner very hard.
If the cars never going to be on a track etc, then they'll probably be fine.

[Rich]

Same on my old nova i had a decent amount of space. New bushes or poly bushes will help though im sure

[Neil 08]

coming along nicely now, looks amazing, so clean, unbelievable

[Nick]

If it's really a problem, you could get a couple of mm Machined off the face off the wheel ? (Obv not so much it hits the shock)

[nova_niek]

Well folks, its been slow progress lately, i'm traveling over 150-200 mile round trip, to work everyday since starting on 3rd december, and christmas etc isnt helping either.
Keith
Keith,

you have been traveling a million miles every week since early December and yet you still manage to find time to work on your project. How do you do it? :thumb:

During weekdays I cycle to work (yes really - Holland has the most expensive petrol in the world - b4st4rds) which is 14 miles. Then 14 miles to get back home, after which I feel like doing nowt. Could probably do with some proton pills to get my lower backside in gear after tea! :p

Anyway enough pathetic ranting for now. Keith, well impressed with your project. Gives me lots of motivation to restore the Red Shed (about time too - it's been sitting in my drive for over 2 years now). Regarding the broken oil feed on your block: I know how it feels mate. Well gutted. Ugh.

Cheers from that there Holland,
Niek

[RJM25R]

Hummm sounds fishy to me... i reckon they had lost it in there place at work, or they forgot to post it and found it stuffed away some where, and then to keep you sweet there refunding you and posting it on to you late etc.
I might be wrong, but it just sounds a bit iffy loosing it in the post eh??

Scott

TBH, i see where you coming from, but they're refunding hiim and flocking as well for nowt. Surely tey wouldn't NEED to make up a story like that when you'd be over the moon with 'em?!

:)

[paddy138]

keith i was on east coast customs website last nite and i seen it advertised that they do a flocking service, there in lisburn, just tought id let you know seeing as what happened with the last one

[krobinson]

Keith,

you have been traveling a million miles every week since early December and yet you still manage to find time to work on your project. How do you do it? :thumb:

During weekdays I cycle to work (yes really - Holland has the most expensive petrol in the world - b4st4rds) which is 14 miles. Then 14 miles to get back home, after which I feel like doing nowt. Could probably do with some proton pills to get my lower backside in gear after tea! :p

Anyway enough pathetic ranting for now. Keith, well impressed with your project. Gives me lots of motivation to restore the Red Shed (about time too - it's been sitting in my drive for over 2 years now). Regarding the broken oil feed on your block: I know how it feels mate. Well gutted. Ugh.

Cheers from that there Holland,
Niek

Hey Niek, good to hear from you, not seen much from you since the old yahoo e-groups nova group!

Thankfully i'm now managing my own office now which is 22 miles from home, the massive journeys were for training days until my office was re-fitted!

You shout put up a projects thread to help get motivation for the build, sometimes coming here to read the positive comments really helps!

Keith

[Jeff16v]

Looking cracking Keith, you must have spent a fortune on dealer parts. Well worth every penny:thumb:

[lee coley]

IMO dont fit the skirts,it will look so much better without,

Cant you get the springs plastic coated (like a flexible rubber paint/powder coat)

[twistysnovagte]

love this thread and the work involved;) ,only gives others the insperation.
keep up the good work kieth:thumb:

[Big_Chap]

alright mate, whats the latest? where did you get the rear disc shields from?

[phazer]

Hi Keith,

Just read through the whole thread, absolutely amazing work mate. Looking forward to seeing it this year!!

Phil

[krobinson]

Hi Keith,

Just read through the whole thread, absolutely amazing work mate. Looking forward to seeing it this year!!

Phil

Hey Phil, thanks for taking the time to read through, it must have taken you hours!! lol

Keith

[Ste L]

any more progress Keith, not had any updates for a few weeks :)

[krobinson]

any more progress Keith, not had any updates for a few weeks :)

Same old story really mate, I don't want to sound like a broken record.

1. Still not got the engine back, block has been away getting bored for 3 weeks :confused:
2. Dash was lost in post, suffolk havent been able to source another, so i need to post another, hopefully Craig or Mark will be able to help with that.
3. Waiting over 2 weeks now for some top mounts.

I dropped the seats off to get retrimmed on friday, they will be finished early June, so no PV in the Nova for me, however i'll be there in my girl's corsa C.

On a plus note, I got my handbrake cable finished and the rear springs painted and fitted.

Keith

[Ste L]

ahh, so quite a few set back's then :(

[edens-xe]

shame that it wont be seen for pv! bit of a ****ter thet your still waiting on your engine all this time!!

[phazer]

Hey Phil, thanks for taking the time to read through, it must have taken you hours!! lol

Keith

Hell yeah, I was bored last night. lol Seeing a proper build like that beats writing a masters dissertation on a sat. night :D

Hope you get the final bits sorted soon.

Phil

[Big_Chap]

keith, where'd you pull these from? (backing plates)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/2e3e083d.jpg