My Nova Build -WIP-

[trackdaynova]

it lookedlol sorry i thought it was a track car lol

[nova ian]

Bit more done last night

*Shocking pics as I only had my phone and it was dark! apologies!*

- Second coat of paint on the off side rear arch

- Seam sealed near side rear arch but it reacted really badly with the primer so I will have to clean it off and do it again :roll:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image053.jpg

- Seam sealed 1/4 pannel Joins that will be hidden by the bumper so no need to make them look nice
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image052.jpg

- Carried on smoothing and shaping the 1/4 pannel joins on the b pillar and behind the rear window (I'm going to call it the C pillar!:tard: :) )

Near side B pillar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image049.jpg

and Near side C pillar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image045-1.jpg

Off side B pillar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image050.jpg

and off side C pillar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image048.jpg

Bit more fettling required, there never going to be perfect, but look loads better and for an amateur at bodywork I recon I have done quite a good job!!:thumb:

[Adam]

Nice work mate. Certainly is now a solid shell.

[trackdaynova]

looking good mate, certainly coming on quicker than expected :thumb:

keep up the progress and pics :)

[nova ian]

Got the car on stands again and front end stripped for the final coat of paint on the front arches

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2190.jpg

and painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2191.jpg

Whilst I was doing this ste set about cleaning out the reacted seam sealer from the near side rear arch with the wire brush drill attachment and re red oxided it ready for a fresh coat of sealer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2196.jpg

and finally the bay seams sealed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2194.jpg

The bays ready for some primer now. should look better with a coat of primer as it will be all one colour!lol

[trackdaynova]

awesome - really coming along, looking forward to helping ya on Sunday if you fancy a hand?

[draper]

some good work happening here matey :thumb:

[Dave.]

the first pic.. and the last pics.. shwos how lucky this car is.. at one point it wa sliterally weeks mabey days away from tis death

looks spot on now dude.. cant wait to see it finished :thumb:

[nova ian]

Thanks people. ;) :D

another update, only a couple of pics though

Finished rubbing down the bay and blew off the dust with airline then wiped down with some thinners. Etch primer applied to bare metal areas and on the slam pannel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2242.jpg

Part way through priming
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2243.jpg

And all done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2246.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2244.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2247.jpg

[nova ian]

The eagled eyed amongst you may notice the battery tray area is grey primer and the rest of the bay is white! this is because I ran out of white and only had grey left lol

Will get covered anyway:cool:

[trackdaynova]

Nice update mate, engine bay looks 10x what it was when it was multicoloured :thumb:

Keep going... and you'll be on track in November ;)

[The Simps]

looking good mate.

[trackdaynova]

to keep this thread alive, i thought i'd post a few pics I took of your car yesterday mate

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908053.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908054.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908055.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908056.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908057.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908058.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908059.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/270908093.jpg

[Adam]

Very nice, getting there now :cool:

[General Baxter]

wannabe loons lol

[nova ian]

Cheers for the piccies mate...

Transforms the car just hanging some wings and a bonnet on, makes it look like its getting there instead of keep opening the garage doors and seeing a bare shell!

[The Simps]

Cheers for the piccies mate...

Transforms the car just hanging some wings and a bonnet on, makes it look like its getting there instead of keep opening the garage doors and seeing a bare shell!


I know what you mean. I keep laying my wings and bonnet on! lol

[nova ian]

In preparation for painting the car I got hold of some polythene, wood and cable ties and made myself a make shift spray booth!lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2255.jpg

Keeps the wind and rain out a treat! Im going to put some poly on the other side so as I dont get paint on the fence and so as it will completley cover the floor too, and finally a piece to cover the front up when I come to painting. :thumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2258.jpg

Got some holes sealed up from when I removed the centre console and also gave the car a hoover out and got rid of months worth of grinding dust (Cheers for the vacuum Olz, worked wonders mate :thumb: )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2259.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2257.jpg

Also gave the car a going over with the sander to get it keyed.

And Ollys new wings and bonnet looking good:thumb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2256.jpg

What is best to use to key the roof etc which still have paint/lacquer on?? I went over with 600gritt on the sander, will this be ok??

[Iain]

Liking the spray booth lol When are you painting your shell then?

[nova ian]

Hoping to have it painted by the end of next month

[trackdaynova]

looking damn good mate - glad you've got your motivation back :)

great timescales too - now lets add a little bit of pressure and book a trackday... for... say... January? lol

[Paul]

depends what colour its going, do 240 gritt on the da, if its a metallic, ideally after the 240 finish in a 600 or so...

[nova ian]

Cheers Paul, its going yellow i think, and the car at the mo is metallic silver

[nova ian]

Not much to show...

Boot hatch stripped of rear sceen, wiper, washer jet, locks/handle (Going to be pinned) and excess metal... Can't believe how light it is now lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2261.jpg

Also stripped down both doors, removed all windows etc and are ready to be lightened too.

No other pics, but been very busy with the old sandpaper and sander! Got inside all rubbed down, and outside keyed up.

Removed and stripped down steering column to be rebuilt with my snap off column.

Finally ordered a new N/S front wing too, should have that by Monday. I need to get hold of all the clips and bolts to fasten both wings to the car so if anyone can help me out see my wanted post :D :thumb:

[The Simps]

All boring jobs mate (I'm currently doing similar) but wel worth it. Keep it up.

[nova ian]

All boring jobs mate (I'm currently doing similar) but wel worth it. Keep it up.

Tell me about it lol!

Yesterday we go some more prep done, had three of us hard at it, got my doors partially cut out (Just need tidying up) Can't believe how much weight is saved by doing this!! cleaned them and rubbed them down. Also rust treated the slight surface rust along the bottom edge of one of them.

Bonnet and bootlid both prepped too, with all badges and catches removed as the bonnet will be pinned.

Massive thanks to Steve and Olly for giving me a hand getting stuff prepped

Some pics courtesy of Olly to come... (Cheers Pal:) )

[trackdaynova]

ohhhh he's slacking, he's slacking... my bad! sorry...

burning red lip...
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100801.jpg

doors are for the chop, weight watchers stylieee
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100802.jpg

more noise lol
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100803.jpg

almost there
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100804.jpg

ahhhhh s'better
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100805.jpg

ian prepped the doors
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100806.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100808.jpg

whilst steve was hiding... well, apparently prepping the inside
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100807.jpg

i took care of the bonnet preppage and cleanage
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100809.jpg

cleaned the underside, despite that going for the chop aswell lol
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100810.jpg

and steve did the bootlid, after he gained some energy from his KFC bargain bucket, consisting of 10 pieces of chicken, four portions of fries, and a 2litre bottle of tango... aint a clue where it went, as he can't weigh more than 9stone lol
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/Mates%20Cars/ian05100811.jpg

[nova ian]

Top pics Olz, massive (Even bigger than Steves KFC) Thanks for them mate, there wicked:D

Picked a shiney new wing up today
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image067.jpg

[Martin]

nice1 ian

[Iain]

How much did the door innards and tailgate innards weigh?

[nova ian]

How much did the door innards and tailgate innards weigh?

Not sure, dont have any scales! all i know is there lighter now so thats all that matters! lol

[trackdaynova]

When is it due to be painted mate? When can I help again :D

[scott.parker]

Looks really good now ian, last time i swa it you were doing strengthaning to the turets.
Keep up the good work guys.

Scott

[nova ian]

Olly: You can help out whenever mate! but as you know I've not even had chance to get to the car for a couple off weeks, but I'm in the process of sorting out the use of a decent spray booth :thumb:

Scott: Cheers for the comments mate, it sure is coming on, just need to pull my finger out! lol Hows yours coming on? you done any trackdays in it yet??

[14008vsri]

I've just gone through this whole thread, and I have to say! Top job mate! Man after my own heart! Can I ask how much did the inlet manifold cost, and will they do one for the c14se Corsa B 1.4 8v MPI Engine do you know? Again, top job!

[scott.parker]

Olly: You can help out whenever mate! but as you know I've not even had chance to get to the car for a couple off weeks, but I'm in the process of sorting out the use of a decent spray booth :thumb:

Scott: Cheers for the comments mate, it sure is coming on, just need to pull my finger out! lol Hows yours coming on? you done any trackdays in it yet??

Sad fact mate money and time have been against me ( i know it's easy enough to make time) but not when your trying to make money, then when im out of work (was self-employed) had the time,but not sure on whether or not to spend the money on it etc...

Did do a test run at shakespeare raceway, only to find my calipers are bindding, IT WILL get done soon, i promise!:p

Scott

[nova ian]

Sad fact mate money and time have been agains me ( i know it's easy enough to make time) but not when your trying to make money, then when im out of work (was self-employed) had the time,but not sure on whetther or not to spend the money on it etc...

Did do a test run at shakespeare raceway, only to find my calipers are bindding, IT WILL get done soon, i promise!:p

Scott

I know the feeling mate! :roll:

I'm glad you've still got it anyway, and at least its there ready for when you do want to use it.

Cheers for the interest Scott :thumb:

[draper]

still not painted yet then lol

[nova ian]

still not painted yet then lol

Cheers Draper :p lol

[draper]

your welcome matey, not that i can say much as ive had my shell nearly 2years now and only ever took parts off it lol

did you have a look at that tailgate btw ?

[trackdaynova]

You've been at the garage all day... update please :D with pics :p

[nathan.]

Cool project. Some great work. It'll be a weapon when finished.

[nova ian]

Spent some well deserved time on the car this weekend! Had a few jobs that needed to be done as there's been a slight change of plan for the car... I was intending on painting it myself but I had an offer that I could not turn down as it will mean the car will be painted quicker and better than I could do it and is a very good price that I could not miss! (Let down I know copping out on doing it myself but ho hum!!:p )

The painter had a look at the car last weekend and said he wants it with all the pannels on, so that was this weekends job along with a few other bits and bobs. Picked up some new hinge pins for the doors and tailgate this week in preparation too.

First off we fitted the front wings. We had quite a few issues with them not sitting properly and catching in places as expected for pattern parts, but nothing a bit of grinding and filing didn't sort.

Wings on and stonechipped the insides too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2275.jpg

Rested bonnet on to see how straight the wings sat (I know theres a bigger gap on one side compared to other but thats just because we rested the bonnet on and it wasn't sat exactly in the middle!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2277.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2278.jpg

Finished cutting the doors out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2272.jpg

Then fitted them and fettled with the wings again to get the best pannel gaps we could. Then got the tailgate on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2279.jpg

And finally chopped the strengthening out the bonnet to lighten it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2297.jpg

Then just finished of some filling and sanding and general tidying up. Heres a few pics of the car that now once again resembles a nova!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2284.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2286.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2288.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2291.jpg

[trackdaynova]

awesome update ian! well done mate... first time in what... 2 years since it last looked like a Nova from the outside?

proper neat job on gutting out the doors mate, look wicked :thumb:

nice work on the bonnet lightening too :)

did you get more 'pre-paint' pics, as once its painted, you'll never see it like it is ever again :D

[nova ian]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2294.jpg

Not sure when the cars going in the bodyshop but it will be painted for just after Xmas all being well, so pics to follow then :thumb:

[Adam]

Good work, getting there :cool:

[trackdaynova]

looking forward to helping with 'the build' :)

[nova ian]

awesome update ian! well done mate... first time in what... 2 years since it last looked like a Nova from the outside?

proper neat job on gutting out the doors mate, look wicked :thumb:

nice work on the bonnet lightening too :)

did you get more 'pre-paint' pics, as once its painted, you'll never see it like it is ever again :D

Cheers Olly, yea just over 2 years since it had all the pannels fastened on properly! lol

I've got a fair few pre paint pics but thats all i've ever been greeted with upon opening the garage doors everytime so cannot wait to see it all one colour! lol

[The Simps]

good work. you must be getting very excited.

[nova ian]

Cheers Simps, Yea I am pretty excited to be honest! lol

Really looking forward to bolting parts back on it for good and getting it built and even more so to using it!

[brainsnova]

looking very good mate. Once its painted it will finish it off.:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Coming on nicely i see! any chance of letting us know what color your thinking?

Scott

[Riggy]

coming on fella :thumb:

[draper]

nice one matey, whos doing the painting for you then ? ill be wanting someone to do mine in the new year

[nova ian]

Cheers Draper, Its someone a mate passed my number onto, and handily enough its only across the road from where the car is! Thats another reason why I couldn't say no as it just makes things so much easier!

[Benn]

Good work dude.

[nova ian]

Not got any progress to report. I'm still waiting on the painter as he was too busy to get it in before christmas but its all ready and waiting for him.

Parts wise I have purchased a fair few parts off of Ollys old beast (Thanks alot dude!)
- A pair of 6 point Sparco Harness's
- Alloy battery tray and all the wiring needed to relocate the battery to the boot along with an FIA cut off switch
- An alloy passengers foot rest
- 5x sets of bonnet pins for fastening my bonnet (obviously!!) tailgate and both front and rear bumpers
- Single wiper setup

Also got a carb fuel tank from Ernie (Massive Thanks for delivering that over the weekend, very much appreciated)

So parts wise theres not alot I need; List so far is

Engine Build
Clutch GOT
ARP rod boltsGOT
Front Gearbox Solid MountGOT
Carb Rubbers (inlet to carbs) GOT
Throttle cable GOT
Choke Cable GOT

Fuel System
Low pressure Facet pump
Filterking Pressure Reg
1x Braided internal Fuel Pipe and unions

Shell
A windscreen
Some form of heater
Door Bars for Cage

Brakes
New rear drums and shoes etc
Bias adjuster Cable

Thats about all I can think of at the mo, I'm sure there will be a few bits and bobs along the way but I'm just itching to get it painted now!!

[trackdaynova]

Dude I have a set of throttle cables for throttlebodies/ carbs here :thumb:

[scott.parker]

And that's all parts you need??
lol i would of said that a fair bit to get.

Scott

[nova ian]

Dude I have a set of throttle cables for throttlebodies/ carbs here :thumb:
;) I shall take that off your hans then. Thankyou please my man

lol at Scott, I suppose it is still alot to get but I was expecting the list to be bigger tbh!

[trackdaynova]

I too was expecting the list to be bigger lol not much to get done mate.

The cables are a Jenvey kit, i'll bring em next time we see each other :)

[The Simps]

You've got your carbs & manifold already then? What manifold have you got? My carbs should be here tomorrow and I'm going to look at the option of re-spacing them to fit a std manifold with reducer silicone rubbers - much cheaper option! lol

[trackdaynova]

Page 20 & 21, Si :thumb:

[nova ian]

You've got your carbs & manifold already then? What manifold have you got? My carbs should be here tomorrow and I'm going to look at the option of re-spacing them to fit a std manifold with reducer silicone rubbers - much cheaper option! lol

Yes I have my carbs and manifold already. I got my manifold from a grasstracking company called BP grassing for £150. They were very helpful too. Your best to call them as the website doesn't have any info about the manifolds etc, but heres the contact details anyway:)

Website: www.bpgrassing.co.uk
Tel: 01234 708064

As for pictures, see pages 20 & 21 (Nice one Olly) Hope that helps mate:thumb:

[The Simps]

Not sure how I missed that bit of the thread tbh!

I'm hoping I can space the carbs out as Shaun can probably do it for me at work for a drink (or two) so the only cost is the rubbers. Don't want to fork out £150+ if I can avoid it.

With having the big water outlet that goes to the water pump area what effects does that have? Do you have to fit a different hose fo a start?

[nova ian]

I'm going to drill out some holes for the water outlets & have a couple of bits of pipe welded in same as the Bogg Brother ones. I'm not sure what they are for though! Ive been trying to find out for ages! I know the top and smaller of the outlets just goes straight to the header tank and as far as im aware isn't actually needed, and the larger of the two as you said goes to the water pump area and I think you still need this. I know the throttle body manifolds and webber carb manifolds still have these. Does this outlet complete the water cycle around the engine then??

If you can avoid paying for a manifold and saving some pennies go for it. Every little helps :)

[trackdaynova]

Yes you're correct, the return feed to the header tank from the inlet manifold is not needed :thumb: MSN

[scott.parker]

Just popped back to page 20 for the Cab set up pics, looks really good..

Just one thought though, how dose the depth of that setup compare to an SBD TB setup, as in how close (if there is/was one) to the fire wall would they finish etc? Just for thoughs who might be thinking about doing the same,who still have a firewall.

Scott

[Adam]

You can use a £4 universal choke cable kit for the choke Ian.
And i think R1 carbs use a barrel end throttle cable, so a standard nova cable may fit!

[LiquidPug]

Fuel System
Low pressure Facet pump
Thought about using a bike fuel pump? - might be cheaper than a red top or similar.
For example, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=37012604435 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370126044355)which is about 1/2 the price of the usual Facet pumps


Shell
Door Bars for Cage
I'm sure Olz has some some CDS tubing left over from his Beamer days - might be worth a PM??

[trackdaynova]

Yup, I have plenty left, and Ernie is also having some :D

[The Simps]

I'd still get the facet pump & filter king - about £70 from Bogg Bros iirc (so can probably get cheaper than that). Its a more universal/flexible install and more sellabel too.

[trackdaynova]

Is it painted yet?

[nova ian]

Not yet no :( Meant to be hearing from the bloke some time next week.

Started on the engine. Cranks out, All bearings and Crank are in tip top condition with no scores or wear. Bores have been glaze busted and head face and front face cleaned up. Blocks ready to go in parts washer and then rebuilt. Then we can start on porting the cylinder head:thumb:

[corsakid]

sound good mate gunna be ace when finished,

[LiquidPug]

....Blocks ready to go in parts washer...... Does Kat know you're using the dishwasher for that? lollol

[wizzy]

good work mate looking forward to the finished prodject:thumb:

[nova ian]

Does Kat know you're using the dishwasher for that? lollol

lol lol I did actually wash some parts in the dish washer the other day and she knew about it!! (Only because it was the last wash it did before making room for a new one! lol )

Just got myself a set of Carb Inlet rubbers for attaching carbs to manifold :cool:

[The Simps]

set of 4 of ebay? what they go for in the end? They were £32 +p&p with 5mins to go last I looked. They're £12 each new from yamaha iirc.

[nova ian]

set of 4 of ebay? what they go for in the end? They were £32 +p&p with 5mins to go last I looked. They're £12 each new from yamaha iirc.

:thumb: I know I could of used some silicon hose, but I'd rather use the original fittings and they look a bit neater too imo.

[trackdaynova]

you suck at updates Ian

[nova ian]

lol I know!! Big ones will come soon!!

[DW-Nova]

Just read this from start to finish, excellent ! cant belive i've missed it all ! cant wait to see it in paint, best of luck !

[trackdaynova]

Is it painted yet mate?

[LiquidPug]

Is it painted yet mate?
x2 :confused:

[nova ian]

Update time. Got a QH clutch kit for the engine build. Just need to get my ARP's and then thats everything I need for the bottom end:thumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/ClutchKit.jpg

Another small update... Got a phone call in the week from the bloke who was meant to be painting the car, said he could do it this weekend :thumb: So got the shell over to him friday afternoon and left it in his hands. Been and fetched it back today. Im well happy with it :)

Its by no means a concourse job and isn't even a vauxhall colour. Its just a 2pak white but looks spot on as its nice and bright and clean! I only decided to have it white as it was finicially more effective! lol and at the end of the day its being built to go round a track and have fun in so no point in spending x amount more for it to be a different colour.

Anyways heres some piccies :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2329.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2328.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2333.jpg

The paint finish is as it came out the gun, has not been flatted or polished
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2330.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2331.jpg

The only downside is the crossmember reacted as I had hammerited it!! I will rub this down and stoneguard it, and it'll be hidden behind the bumper anyways.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2335.jpg

[nova ian]

Inside
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2332.jpg

Engine Bay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2337.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2336.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2338.jpg

[draper]

looks good from the pics buddy, does he want another nova to paint lol

[Iain]

That looks great Ian, nice one. At least it only reacted where it won't be seen :) Time to start bolting bits on now eh?

[trackdaynova]

looking good mate, you must be chuffed... three years work almost finally complete!

now time to enjoy it :)

[nova ian]

Cheers guys, as you said Iain I sure can start bolting bits on and Olz, Im mega chuffed mate! Its getting there!

[Plug]

time to start building it back up now then :thumb:

looks a good paint job also

[scott.parker]

Looks really good mate, as you say dont matter about the front slam etc, but dont let that water sit on it, as the paint will be soft still and it might leave a pull/blister type mark.

All good though.

Scott

[nova_stee]

Looks good now
always nice to bolt bits to a nice clean shell
keep up the good work

[tom reid]

Car looks fine mate, at long lastlol

[vaughanmc]

Looks awsome mate :) Can't wait to see more pics of it

[The Simps]

Thats super mate!

Now wear cotton gloves ad take your time putting it back together! lol

[LiquidPug]

Cheers guys, as you said Iain I sure can start bolting bits on and Olz, Im mega chuffed mate! Its getting there!
Can you slow down please Ian, I don't want to be the last to finish ;)

Looking good mate, nice and clean. I'm sure Olz has this as his wallpaper as he has a disturbing 'thing' for white Nova's lol

Will be good to see the engine getting sorted now, crack on mate :thumb:

[Ernie]

Looking good Ian.
It will look like twins if were both on track at the same time.

[Adam]

Very nice mate. Looks a good job

[Nev da nova]

Looking sweet dude, i do like a bit of cage action.:D

Keep up the top work:thumb:

[Jay]

Looking great ian, looks like its rolled straight out of factory

[Leeboo]

You should be very proud of what you've done with that shell mate.

Looks the business and I'd say its good and strong.

[nova ian]

Thought I'd let you all know some of the progress I've made. Not really got any pics as I just got on with what I had to do!

First things first I had a spacer made up to mount the topmounts to the coilovers so as theres no play. As when you bolt them up with the 2 supplied spacers theres still like a 10mm gap. So rather than pack it out with numerous washers I had this spacer made up to the same outside diameter of the supplied spacer and the same size internal hole. The pic shows it as one length as I've cut it to the exact size I needed

Spacer I had made on left and supplied spacer on right
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/spacer_01.jpg

Comparison of diameters of the spacers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/spacer_02.jpg

Will get some pics of them fitted on the coilovers. Got to have them lathed down a little so as there 100% flat as I couldn't get the straightest of cuts!

Other progress included
- Door shut and boot shut rubbers cleaned and fitted
- Door Catches fitted
- Handles drilled/painted and fitted
- Quaife quick rack internals fitted into a reconditioned rack along with a new pinion bearing
- Snap off steering wheel slug cut off astra column and re welded onto nova column
- Rack mounts painted and fitted with poly rack bushes
- Rack fitted with new track rod ends
- Column fitted
- TCA and Tie bar mount bushes changed for poly bushes and all painted up, and bolted together with new bottom ball joints

and finally I've just ordered some ARP rod and flywheel bolts, so I have everything for the bottom end build now. Also bought a TAS front gearbox mount so I now have a full set of TAS engine mounts. Happy Days!:cool:

[The Simps]

+1 rep for you ;)

[scott.parker]

Sounds all good mate, good idea with the spacers too.

Will be nice to see it looking even more like a nova soon.

Scott

[Adam]

What coilovers are you using?
Ive got some SLIGHT play in my eccentric topmounts, can hear a slight knock at slow speeds.

[nova ian]

There Avo's Ad, maybe that could be your problem?

Although the gap that I have is like 10mm so I assume you would have spotted that much though! I have some of the spacer material left if you need some:thumb:

[nova ian]

I'll start off with a few pics of bits I did last weekend, seeing as I didn't take any last time!!

Quickrack internals in reconditioned rack with poly rack bushes bolted up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2343.jpg

Strengthened bottom arms, tie bars and powerflex bushes all painted up and bolted together with new bottom ball joints
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2347.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2348.jpg

Door handles cut down, drilled, painted and fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2345.jpg

Steering column in with quick release boss
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2346.jpg

Picked up some new bolts for the TCA's and Bottom Ball Joints
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2349.jpg

[AlexW]

Where you get the new TCA bolts from? I need one lol

[nova ian]

Had the spacers for the coilovers cut and matched for size on a lathe.

Heres a pic of the gap I needed to fill when the coilovers were bolted to the topmounts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2354.jpg

And here with the spacer in place all tight with no play
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2356.jpg

Front Coilovers built up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2357-1.jpg

Hubs cleaned up and painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2350.jpg

Fitted some sparco pedals that I got for £2 from VBOA a couple of years back!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2352.jpg

[nova ian]

Got the coilovers bolted to the hubs and the bottom arm arrangement all in place. Looks proper fresh if I do say so myself!! :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2361.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2359.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2360.jpg

Then tried the discs on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2363.jpg

When I tightend the discs to the hubs I found that they were catching on the back of the hub, I have some spiggot rings for the v6 brake conversion. Do these go behind the disc to space it out?? Anyone else had any trouble with the discs catching on the hub with the v6 brakes??

Any help or info will be greatly appreciated :D

[nova ian]

I've decided on running the topmounts the correct way up as I can't really gain any (if not very minimal) castor on the standard bottom arm setup, and only need to get -2 camber so just mounted them as far back as I could get them... If I do need a little more I will turn down the top a little on a lathe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2365.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2366.jpg

[nova ian]

Where you get the new TCA bolts from? I need one lol

Just a local tool and engineering shop. Took in the old one and asked for something similar. They haven't got the washers built into the nut or bolt, but not an issue

[AlexW]

Wow good progress man. Like the black on white.

Aye i thought so. I need to get a couple for mine since i lost them lol :roll:

[Iain]

Nice one, susp goodies are looking very nice.

They look like the same topmounts as mine, and according to the fancy machines mine is running around 1deg neg camber and 1deg pos caster in the far back and slightly in position. Should be able to sacrifice some caster for more camber though.

Keep up the good work.

[Adam]

Looking great Ian, nice new shiny bits :)

Spigot rings only centre the disc, they dont space it out.

Dont suppose you have any more of that spacer tube do you? I think that gap might be the cause of a bit of play in my avo's, making a light knock sound at slow speeds.

How did you manage to tighten up the top mount spacer nut? (seeing as it covers the flat on the damper piston), hence why i ended up drilling it out and using the normal avo nuts/

[t45_ste]

Looking really nice, nice feeling bolting fresh bits on to a shell.:thumb:

[The Simps]

Keep going mate, will be running next weekend ;)

[draper]

is this not done yet lol

[Benn]

Love the shock build but.

[nova ian]

Looking great Ian, nice new shiny bits :)

Spigot rings only centre the disc, they dont space it out.

Dont suppose you have any more of that spacer tube do you? I think that gap might be the cause of a bit of play in my avo's, making a light knock sound at slow speeds.

How did you manage to tighten up the top mount spacer nut? (seeing as it covers the flat on the damper piston), hence why i ended up drilling it out and using the normal avo nuts/

Cheer's Adam. I do have two pieces of that spacer tube left, but there both different lengths!! You will have to have them turned down on a lathe to make sure both edges are 100% flat and as its mega hard steel, we couldn't cut through with a hacksaw!

As for the top nut on the coilovers for now I just got it as tight as I could. It will be redone so it goes further down at a later date. just used it for now to get it on its wheels.

The Disc on the drivers side hub is causing a massive problem though! I thought maybe it wasn't seated properly as it only caught in one place in a full revolution, but had a look today and tightened it on and its still catching. Compared to the one on the passenger side that has about 4mm clearence. Dont know what to do about it because, if I were to space the disc out the calliper wouldn't fit right. I'm wondering if its a problem with the hub??

..... And thanks everyone else for the comments. It sure does feel good bolting new bits on but seriously annoying getting all these niggles and problems!!

[nova ian]

Got some more done today. was going to bolt the pedal box in, but on closer inspection of the bulk head area there was not alot of paint on it, so got gave it a lashing with a rattle can. So didn't get the pedals in after all as I had to let that dry off! lol

Although I got the Boot pins on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2372.jpg

Rear lights on, and polycarb rear screen in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2369.jpg

And side polycarbs in too, with GSI surrounds painted satin black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2370.jpg

And Steve wrapped my whole wiring loom in non adhesive loom tape :thumb: Cheers matey. Also scraped off some the reacted stone chip on the front pannel and re painted it. Still looks a mess to be honest, but a better mess! lol Will probably re do it again, but its not an important job at the mo

[t45_ste]

Are your bearings pressed in correctly?

[Ernie]

Nice to see what youve got on with Ian.
Keep up the good work mate.

[nova ian]

As far as I know, I got the hubs already built up so can only assume they are. But the fact the disc is to far in would suggest that the bearing would be pressed in too far, and then the circlip wouldn't have gone in?? Will have to have a closer look, but when I was looking at both hubs when I painted them there was no obvious differences

Edited - Thanks Chris!! Just saw your post as I posted this!!

[Jay]

Are your bearings pressed in correctly?

Do Nova's use tapered bearings on the front or a roller typre bearing?, either way i cannot see this happening. Because on a roller type bearing you can only press it so far into the hub then you have a circlip, and there is know way of getting the circlip in without the bearing being pressed in to the hub all the way.

Im 99% sure there a roller type bearing anyway.

Jay.

[nova ian]

Few more bits done this weekend...

Saturday morning I dropped my bottom end off at Autosprint for balancing and flywheel lightening and balancing, that should hopefully be ready for next weekend :cool:

Todays work included laying the wiring loom roughly in place after having it all nicely wrapped in non adhesive loom tape.

Pedals primed, painted and in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2375.jpg

Bias box in to hold pedal's in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2384.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2386.jpg

Gearlever in, (although will have to come out again to modify the shaft)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2376.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2383.jpg

[nova ian]

Passenger seat and harness's mounted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2380.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2378.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2377.jpg
Just need some small nuts and bolts to hold the spreader plates in place.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2382.jpg

Then steve found a spider in a corner that got the 2 pak treatment when the car was painted lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2387.jpg

[nova ian]

Finally back to the problem I'm having with the brake discs hitting the hub carrier we had a look at them again. The Disc that seemed ok on the passenger side wasn't catching as the bearing has alot of play in it. The hub carrier looks as though its been machined out too big so the bearing fit is to loose.

What front wheel bearings do people run for the 2ltr hubs?? I'm going to have my other hub carriers machined for the bearing so I know its all sorted and see if this resolves the catching issue

[The Simps]

Its all coming along nicely bud - I bet you keep stopping just to stand back and admire it! lol

[Adam]

Looking good Ian, which is more than i can say for the spider, poor bastid :( lol

[Ernie]

looking good Ian but i thought you would of finished this by now lol.
Keep up the good work mate.

[nova ian]

looking good Ian but i thought you would of finished this by now lol.
Keep up the good work mate.

Don't you start aswell lol

Thanks for the comments guys :thumb:

Any gen on what wheel bearings for the 2ltr hubs??

[nova ian]

Bit more done tonight. Sorted out the issue with the brake disc catching on the hub carrier steering arm. There was alot of play in the the hub and we thought this maybe partly at fault as the disc may not have been sitting true, but after stripping it all down and having a look it was clear everything was ok as when the driveshaft was tightened up it took out all the play.

So we decided that the best solution was to grind a bit of the hub carrier as theres plenty of metal there and we only took off about 1mm. (Other idea was to space the disc out but this would have been a nightmare when fitting the calliper). So now there nice and free.

The problem area after being ground down, loads of clearance now!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image050-1.jpg

This shows where steering arm has been shaved
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image052-1.jpg

Calliper spacer and carrier on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image048-1.jpg

And finally I had problems fitting my seat onto the standard subframe that had been modified for fitting fixed buckets, as the previous owner must have had wider seats than mine so there was a huge gap. So the mounts were cut off and rewelded to suit my seat and then painted up all nice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image053-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image056-1.jpg

Thats ready to be bolted into the car now and I can finish mounting the drivers side harnesses.

Also decided to have my topmounts turned down so as I can get more camber (and castor eventually) so should get them back this week and it can all go together and go back on its wheels and then its on with the rear beam!!

[Count Vaux Alot]

I thought you had finished this and had started breaking it because you were board....lol

[nova ian]

I did, this the next one :p lol

[scott.parker]

What breaks are you fitting then? (sorry if you have said, I'm lazy) lol

[nova ian]

Its the 284mm V6 setup, but thats why I find it strange the problems I've had as not heard of anyone else having similar issues with this setup :confused: Strange!!

Sorted now anyway, I hope!! lol

[Benn]

284mm are turbo stuff, not v6.

[Rich]

Its the 284mm V6 setup, but thats why I find it strange the problems I've had as not heard of anyone else having similar issues with this setup :confused: Strange!!

Sorted now anyway, I hope!! lol

Are you sure? V6 / turbo stuff bolts straight on without a spacer plate?? Fits same as 2ltr stuff

[Adam]

Mine bolted right on.

What discs are those?

[nova ian]

Not a clue! I bought the seup off a friend as the V6 setup :confused:

Must be something different then! The callipers are identical to the 256 setup I had previously and as for discs I really don't know! they measure 284mm but will check again. But looking at it the calliper wouldn't go on without the spacer

[Adam]

Id put money on them discs not being vauxhall ones, so the offset on them is wrong, hence they sit too far "back" on the hub..... touching the knuckle

[nova ian]

Yea that could well be the case, you have a PM ;)

[The Simps]

looks like you've got a kit that goes bigger disc but respaces the 2ltr caliper.

tbh bud I'd either swap the setup for turbo or v6 or go 4 pots. V6 calipers are dead easy to come by as they were fitted to all 2ltr veccy's aswell. I may even have a spare pair in the shed if you can't find any local. Turbo ones would be better tho as they are meant to give a better pedal feel as they have a smaller piston.

[nova ian]

looks like you've got a kit that goes bigger disc but respaces the 2ltr caliper.

tbh bud I'd either swap the setup for turbo or v6 or go 4 pots. V6 calipers are dead easy to come by as they were fitted to all 2ltr veccy's aswell. I may even have a spare pair in the shed if you can't find any local. Turbo ones would be better tho as they are meant to give a better pedal feel as they have a smaller piston.

Cheers dude,

To be honest the only reason I bought this setup is that I got it so cheap with brand spanking new callipers. So seeing as I've got it sorted now i'm going to run this setup until I can afford a 4 pot setup later down the line.

I think it should still be adequate with the pedal box and full braided lines.

[nova ian]

Few more bits done, not alot of pics....

I've had my Topmounts machined down by 3.5mm to get a bit more camber
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image050-2.jpg

Couple of pics of the bottom end in progress
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image051.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image052-2.jpg

Balanced bottom end with ARP rod bolts. Now has sump on, cambelt backplate and pulleys. Then started on matching the inlet manifold and head ports. Didn't get any pics though, sorry :(

Drivers seats in and harness's all sorted
Left the harness's out though as the seats come back out for easier access!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2392.jpg

Passenger foot rest in too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2393.jpg

Internal brake line route into cabin
Need to get a grommet for the hole too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2390.jpg

Handbrake in place
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2394.jpg

[The Simps]

good work! soon be done.

[BIGS]

Ive just read the from start to finsh, All i will say is this is a five star thread !

[~~joycey~~]

Awsome thread and build mate well done! :)

[Adam]

Looking top Ian :)

[NOVANICK]

My lunch hour just disappeared reading this. great thread!

[Count Vaux Alot]

Getting there buddy :D but i'm coming for ya lol

[nova ian]

Thanks James, its going alright at the mo yea!

lol at coming for me!!

[nova ian]

Got a few hours on the car

Tank cleaned and kurust'd
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image060.jpg

Primed and Painted (Well first coat anyway)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2446.jpg

Also finally sorted all the issues with brakes hubs and topmounts etc, etc... So built everything for the last time (fingers crossed!) Also decided to add some bumpstops to the front coilovers, for piece of mind really!

All built up and on its wheels
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2437.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2441.jpg

Quite happy with the ride height too seeing as theres no weight in the front yet and the adjusters have just been tightened to clamp the springs! plenty of room for some lowering

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2438-1.jpg

Top mounts bolted in, with some threads left for strut brace.
Got the piston hrough enough this time so as the flats are showing to get the bolt tightened up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2445.jpg

and finally a few random snaps...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2440.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2447.jpg

[Count Vaux Alot]

Good job mate :thumb:

[Ernie]

looking good Ian

[The Simps]

I've been waiting for the update! Looking good Ian. What coilovers do you have on front? My avo's didn't come with any bumpstops either.

When's the engine being dropped in?

[7ova]

some really tidy work there ian
nice project thread

[draper]

looks good ian, cant be much left to do now surely ????

[nova ian]

I've been waiting for the update! Looking good Ian. What coilovers do you have on front? My avo's didn't come with any bumpstops either.

When's the engine being dropped in?

Exactly the same one's mate, just thought i'd add some just incase, rather than fooking up the shocker.

As for the engine it should be going in at the begining of next month, should be built by then :)

Do you know when it comes to fitting it, i've read something about a lug being cut off the gearbox? can anyone shed any light on this or show some pics??

Draper: Trust me there's lots left to do!!

Cheers guys:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Woo getting there mate, keep it going.

Oh chuck out the old metal from under the bonnet before it gets knocked into that lovely paint work!

Scott

[Adam]

Good stuff mate :)

[nova ian]

Did some work on the bike carbs, so as there ready for bolting up to the engine.

- Started off by removing the backing plates held on with 3 SUPER TIGHT cross headed scews

- Next was to remove the float bowls by removing the securing pin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image065.jpg

- Followed by the main jets and filters
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Carb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image060-1.jpg

- Then I drilled out the jets to 1.5mm. (Standard R1 Jet on LEFT, 1.5mm jet on RIGHT)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image064.jpg

and then reassembled them making sure everything was nice and clean. I know that the jets are recommended to be drilled out to 1.8mm for a 20xe, however I thought I'd start slightly smaller so as when the car goes to be setup it can have the jets enlarged progressively to achieve the best results

[scott.parker]

Good work mate, though it looks for too fiddly for my liking! lol

[The Simps]

Excellent work as always. You'll more than certainly have yours running before m so look forward to seeing the results!

Have you got any trumpets sorted?

[nova ian]

Excellent work as always. You'll more than certainly have yours running before m so look forward to seeing the results!

Have you got any trumpets sorted?

Thanks dude, Its deffinately getting there slowly! lol

As for trumpets no I don't have any. I keep looking but as yet I have non. I did make a template last night for the air filter back plate so will need to get the trumpets soon to be able to fasten it on!! I want to use the 'R1' ones (or similar) as there designed to hold the filter back plate on too.

[The Simps]

Thanks dude, Its deffinately getting there slowly! lol

As for trumpets no I don't have any. I keep looking but as yet I have non. I did make a template last night for the air filter back plate so will need to get the trumpets soon to be able to fasten it on!! I want to use the 'R1' ones (or similar) as there designed to hold the filter back plate on too.


I got very lucky and found smeone braking an R1 on ebay so messaged him and got the 4 inlet rubbers and the rubber trumpets for £40 posted. They're a cool little trumpet and sweep up too. They don't screw into place but insead slide over and have a spring holding it on, but it should be enough to hold the filter in place. I need to get a filter yet - where's best place?

[nova ian]

That was a bargain on the the rubbers mate, let me know if you come across some more trumpets ;)

I have an ITG one that I got off Olly a while back, just need to have the backing plate made to match the carbs.

Couple of pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image011-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image012-1.jpg

[Adam]

For trumpets just use some silicone hose, with DCOE 45 trumpets clamped in.

[nova ian]

For trumpets just use some silicone hose, with DCOE 45 trumpets clamped in.

You'd get some r1 ones for as much as it'd cost to do that surely?? and they'd hold the filter in place, and look alot neater too!!

[Adam]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0077.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0079.jpg

[nova ian]

They are the rubber trumpets that me and Simps were on about that you've put the metal trumpets in!!

You not still got them have you?!

Thanks for the pics Adam

[Adam]

Aye, that was just a mock fit, i was going replace them with normal silicone hose....


Not got them anymore sorry, but Yamaha still sell them.

[The Simps]

Ian, have you already cut your backing plate? If not I have the rubber cover off the bike that has the template for the holes. I won't be needing it due to respacing my carbs so more than happy to stick it in the post to you?

[nova ian]

Ian, have you already cut your backing plate? If not I have the rubber cover off the bike that has the template for the holes. I won't be needing it due to respacing my carbs so more than happy to stick it in the post to you?

Sorry i've not replied sooner, not had chance to get on tinterweb!!

That is much appreciated mate, however I've already done my template... Big thanks for the offer though :D :thumb:

Update wise, not alot to tell, but the head and manifold ports have now been matched. Washed it all down and built it back up bar one valve as the spring broke off one of the stem seal when it was removed :(

Good job it was stripped again though as when washing it out we found some foil off the top of an oil can that had been in there a fair few years! Could have been bad news :wtf:

All sorted now though. No pics as yet though

[The Simps]

Good job it was stripped again though as when washing it out we found some foil off the top of an oil can that had been in there a fair few years! Could have been bad news :wtf:



That was a good find!

Keep at it chap :thumb:

[nova ian]

Got a few more bits done....

Back axle out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2449.jpg

Car on its new rear wheels!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2450.jpg

Stripped it all down ready for a well deserved revamp
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2451.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2455.jpg

Cleaned and painted the tank straps
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2456.jpg

Fitted new door vents (Thanks for them Scott :thumb: )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2457.jpg

Also got some more bits and bobs painted. Ordered a new stem seal in the week too, so head will be fully rebuilt and bolted on the block next weekend. Then it will be coming home with me ready to be fitted:D

[Adam]

:cool:

[nova ian]

Had a nice surprise today, got a phone call from a friend saying someone they knew had dropped some wheels off for me that I could have if I had any use for them, can't complain at that :D

Even better when I get to pick them up I see they have just been refurbed and primered ready for a colour of my choice and are in mint condition!! Good times! :cool: :thumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image082.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image083.jpg

[The Simps]

can't beat freebies!!

[scott.parker]

Them wheels are cool! even better thre gratiis!!

lol cool door close vents, just glad some one could use them, els i would of binned them.

Scott

[nova ian]

Couple of pics from this mornings work

One XE built, so chuffed now that its almost ready :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image090.jpg

And heres a few pics of the inlet manifold after being worked

Before (to refresh your memory!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Inlet_03.jpg

After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image095.jpg

Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Inlet_02.jpg

After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image094.jpg

Took a couple of pics of how it looks down the ports but they didn't come out, so will get some better pics before it goes in the car.

[scott.parker]

Awesome mate, cant wait to see it come together.

Keep it up.

Scott

[Cheeze]

Another xe on R1's, What managment are you using or just going for the dizzy set up?

Also the two pipes in the back of the head, i think one goes to the water pump thne into the inlet, are you just blocking this off?

[nova ian]

Cheers Scott, I can't wait to see it coming together either!! lol :D


Another xe on R1's, What managment are you using or just going for the dizzy set up?

Also the two pipes in the back of the head, i think one goes to the water pump thne into the inlet, are you just blocking this off?

I'm just running the dizzy setup, just want to keep things really basic for now! As for water pipes on the manifold, I won't be running the top one, but am going to get some alloy pipe tig welded onto the manifold for the one that goes back to the water pump. :thumb:

[The Simps]

Looking good dude!

Can you tell me the length of your runners and what depth filter you're running? And more importantly does it all fit in with the bulkhead in place?! lol

[trackdaynova]

Went up to see Ian yesterday and saw the car, looks better in real life :thumb: well done mate, its coming along.

Get all those pics I took posted up bud - regain some interest :D

Inlet manifold looks good, it'll make it breath-easier!

[The Simps]

This should be finished by now shouldn't it? ;)

[Adam]

That inlet is a top job.

Hoping have it ready for the summer???

[nova ian]

Went up to see Ian yesterday and saw the car, looks better in real life :thumb: well done mate, its coming along.

Get all those pics I took posted up bud - regain some interest :D

Inlet manifold looks good, it'll make it breath-easier!

Thanks dude, Its deffo changed a fair bit since the last time you saw it, and looks even better in the pics you took compared to my pics lol :thumb: Soz I ain't got them up sooner, just not had chance to get online!

Here we goes anyway, as it stands... (Well sort of ;) )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4999.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4969.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_5011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4971.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4988.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4977.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4994.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSC_4992.jpg

[nova ian]

One manky slack linkage
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image096.jpg

Plus some shiney new rosejoints and by following Dar's excellent guide (Just got to trim the bolts down and its finished)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image097.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image098.jpg

[The Simps]

Its sooooo close - get it done!!

[scott.parker]

Looks spot on mate, I'll have to do the rose joint gear linkage at some point.

Like the ax wiper, see you done the bracket like mine ;)

Scott

[kevster]

nice one !!!! keep nup with the pics :)

[draper]

quality buddy

[corsakid]

LOOKING AWESOME MATE SHELL LOOKS SPOT ON and thumbs up on the rosejointed gearlinkage

kristan

[nova ian]

Well I've been busy working away over the past couple of days, and been working on the nova till 11pm tonight trying to get the engine to sit right on solid mounts, what a nightmare!! I will have to get some pics of where I was having problems, although one area was the rear gearbox mount which I've had to enlongate as most people seemed to have done, but my main problem was the front engine mount (drivers side) as it was under far to much pressure when bolted up tight, I need to put a spacer in between the mount and the bracket, will get some pics tomorrow t show this. Massive Thanks to Ernie who I called to get some advice off too, cheers pal:thumb:

Anyway a few pics...

Cleaned & painted the rear beam. Fitted new drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, bearings and fixing kit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image101.jpg

Looking fresh!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image100.jpg

And fitted to the car with the coilovers in the freshly painted rear arch painted by wonderful fiancée, who also cleaned and painted the rear beam! Thankyou :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image102.jpg

Engine getting ready for its new home
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2458.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2459.jpg

Rose Jointed linkage on (Sorry for the bluriness)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2460.jpg

In from the bottom, nearly there!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image103.jpg

And in on the front 2 mounts, before all the problems arrose!! lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image104.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image105.jpg

[brainsnova]

very nice love the mint brakes in the rear beam top marks :thumb:

[tom reid]

Looking good mate.

[LEWI007]

Looks very clean :cool:

[Ernie]

looking good Ian.
Hope my advise helped last night.

[scott.parker]

Me likes, almost there mate, are you coming to PV in it?

Scott

[The Simps]

These solids sound like a right ar$e!

For the engine mount - did you have to put the bolt through the chassis like Adam did?

[Bainy_Boy_Sri]

looks really clean mate

[nova ian]

These solids sound like a right ar$e!

For the engine mount - did you have to put the bolt through the chassis like Adam did?

You mean he had to drill through the chasis leg to get a bolt in?? I didn't do that, I bolted it on loosely first and had to use a pry bar to tighten it as my spanners were to thick to fit up the back of it...

I'm not sure if the conversion bracket I have is right for solid mounts as were it sits with no pressure on and without pulling the bush right out to one side is about half inch away from the mount, hence why i'm going to space it. Need to get a pic, but was trying to get it done last night that taking a pic didnt even cross my mind! lol

And as for the front gearbox mount, it can slide about between the two chasis brackets, so do I need a spacer in to stop it from moving? again it will be easier to see what im raving on about with a pic! lol

Thanks for the comments everyone :D

[draper]

good work boss

[novasaloon1984]

really good thread
really good work

[Adam]

Looking good Ian. :)

I didnt have to drill anything, the holes are already there in the chassis leg..
So i assume the drivers mount i have was designed to be fitted like i did, and make use of the holes....

[The Simps]

I didnt have to drill anything, the holes are already there in the chassis leg..
So i assume the drivers mount i have was designed to be fitted like i did, and make use of the holes....


I had a look at mine the other day and there's is a hole that goes right through but the plate kit covers it up. Easy enough to drill through tho.

[Adam]

Yep, thats the hole i made use of :)

[trackdaynova]

very good progress Ian, looks right at home in the bay :D

now its a race for you to get finished before James lol

you are slightly ahead of him mind, considering his isn't painted, nor has the engine in, and he still needs to take it apart again lol

[Count Vaux Alot]

very good progress Ian, looks right at home in the bay :D

now its a race for you to get finished before James lol

you are slightly ahead of him mind, considering his isn't painted, nor has the engine in, and he still needs to take it apart again lol

lol i am behind granted but i did only start mine in January ah Ian :p

[nova ian]

lol i am behind granted but i did only start mine in January ah Ian :p
:p lol This is true!! never mind, I'm getting there so I'm happy!!

Few pics of the how the mounts are sitting after faffing with them to get the engine sitting right with no tension on any mounts...

Front Engine mount had to be spaced between mount and bracket
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/DSCN2461.jpg

Rear Gearbox mount hole elongated
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image109.jpg

Clearance on Front Gearbox mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image107.jpg

Alternator clearance
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image088.jpg

Brake lines in progress to the handbrake with some banjo's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image108.jpg

Fuel Tank In
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image110.jpg

Few General shots, got the header tank in too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image106.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image113.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image112.jpg

[The Simps]

like a schoolgirl at a slumber party I'm really excited to see this finished and on track :cool:

[trackdaynova]

good progress, but really not loving the washers... looks a bit ghetto :(

[nova ian]

good progress, but really not loving the washers... looks a bit ghetto :(

Not ideal I know, Need to get a spacer made up really, but they'll do for now!

LOL at Simps!! me too man lol

Cheers lads

[Benn]

You have more clearance than i do on the gearbox bolt/mount.
Comming along well well dude, love the hydo handbrake. Everything looks good in the bay.

[trackdaynova]

Is there a particular reason as to why it needs spacing out?

Also, how come the rear mount needs elongating? noticed Stubbs has also done this? I've never need to do this, yes its tight, but surely you want it to be held tight in place?

[Count Vaux Alot]

good progress, but really not loving the washers... looks a bit ghetto :(

Agreed there something aint right....good work never the less :thumb:

[AlexW]

Its a nova, it should have washers. I mean it shouldnt be perfect should it lol

Looks good with the engine in at last. Bet it made you think its nearly done lol

[LiquidPug]

Blue plug cover to follow the 'theme' of the block, perhaps with white lettering?

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh54/Liquid106/Car_Stuff/Image113copy.jpg

(crude photobotch attempt lol)

BTW - loving the build, can't wait to see the b.carbs in place, get it sorted ;)

[Adam]

Is there a particular reason as to why it needs spacing out?

Also, how come the rear mount needs elongating? noticed Stubbs has also done this? I've never need to do this, yes its tight, but surely you want it to be held tight in place?
Mine wasnt tight, it was impossible to fit :thumb:

Theres no way the rear mount would fit without elongating the hole/re-drilling it
The bolt should "clamp" the bracket to the mount hole to stop it moving anywhere, so it should be 'reet.

Quite a few others have had to do it too with solid mounts :)


Looking good Ian :cool:

[vaughanmc]

Looks minted mate! :)

[THE GRIFFIN]

that will look the nuts whe its finished lol

[nova ian]

Is there a particular reason as to why it needs spacing out?

Also, how come the rear mount needs elongating? noticed Stubbs has also done this? I've never need to do this, yes its tight, but surely you want it to be held tight in place?

I have had it bolted up without modifying or spacing any mounts, but there was so much stress from the rear gearbox mount that it was pushing the front gearbox mount right forward, and the drivers side front engine mount had pulled the rubber bush through in turn pulling the bolt head over so I couldn't get a spanner on to tighten it and had to use a pry bar... I just wasn't happy with the engine stressing all the mounts as to me if there under stress before anything is able to move then they can't do there job when there meant too.

Excuse the shocking drawing but below shows how the mount was sitting unspaced and with the washers on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/Mounts.jpg

[nova ian]

Picked these up tonight with a fresh coat of paint on :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image115.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image116.jpg

Also won a set of R1 trumpets for the carbs off Ebay the other day, so other than waiting for my backing plate for the air filter to be made up I have everything I need for the carb setup

[Adam]

Nice job on the wheels

[nova ian]

Not much to show, but thought I'd put some pics up anyway.

Test fitted the carbs onto the manifold and on the engine, Using the R1 fittings/Rubbers and my new R1 trumpets. Think they look mega in the bay! :D

Bit touch and go as whether the bonnet will fit on with the air filter on, but will just fit a scoop if not, but tbh, will probably fit one anyway!

Heres the pics :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image119.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image120.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image123.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image122.jpg

[Adam]

:cool:

[corsakid]

looks awesome get it running!

[Count Vaux Alot]

Very nice mate, as corsakid said....

[The Simps]

Fook me are you still building this?!! lol

After seeing them pics I'm concerned how mine are going to fit in with a bulkhead in the way!

[Harvey]

Your getting there Ian and on the home run now. Been watching this thread with interest since you started it. Only took me nearly 4 years to get my Astra sorted so keep at it.

[novaload1992]

looking good :)

[Adam]

Fook me are you still building this?!! lol

After seeing them pics I'm concerned how mine are going to fit in with a bulkhead in the way!
It all depends on the angle of the inlet

[trackdaynova]

ahem... update please IB!

[Count Vaux Alot]

update update :thumb: :thumb:

[Harvey]

Has Ian given up or on a well earned holiday?

[nova ian]

Sorry guys! I've not given up, just had barely any chance to get to the car and do anything! There are a few bits done, and just received some new parts. I will update over the weekend when I get chance to do some more

[The Simps]

Look forward to the update mate.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Look forward to the update mate.

Same - what about you Simps haven't you fitted that Porsche running gear yet lol

[nova ian]

Well update time, although not much to show, had alot on recently so poor nova's been neglected!!

Painted up the bumpers in the nice sunshine we've had!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image124.jpg

Got a nice alloy bracket for the fuel pump and reg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image135.jpg

Said pump and reg loosely fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image132.jpg

Decided to mount it here, Oh and also got a length of 8mm braided fuel line
(Apologies for blurry pic!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image131.jpg

Shifter rod shortened, re-welded and painted up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image136.jpg

Fitted quick release pins on front bumper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image133.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cruisindude/nova/Image134.jpg

Need to get the cooling system plumed up with the magic bag of random hose (Thankyou please for them Olz:thumb: ) Fuel system plumbed up and then look into getting some banjos fitted on the oil cooler line as I dont want to trust the jubilee clip approach after rebuilding the engine. & then I can get it running! Good times! I hope lol

Can I fit an oil filter without the oil cooled sandwich plate? just a thought as I could get it running without the cooler setup first... Will look into that

Thats all for now

[AlexW]

Looking goooood.

All you need to do to get rid of the sandwidge plate for the time being is to get a new centre bolt bit from vauxhall. Have a search on here.

[Rich]

If you remove the oil cooler plate, you can get a fitting to screw the oil filter straight to the pump from vauxhall.

Cars looking good dont know how ive missed this thread, gonna have a look through it now :)

[scott.parker]

Looks cracking Ian, keep on moving mate..

[The Simps]

Some good progress!

[Harvey]

Ian Vaux part number 90144360 (a few £ only) will allow you to screw a filter into the pump without the sandwich plate.

[BIGS]

I really cant wait to see this all finshed. Keep up the good work !