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Door pins were being a right t**t, so i ground the hinges off the shell lol
Sad, like looking back at my white nova :(
Ah well, it was well past its best anyway!!!
The replacement will handle better,brake better,be faster, and make tish noises :D
General Baxter
02-03-09, 09:15 PM
what the saying 'ill never have another' lol
Be different this time though, it wont be a daily driver etc etc....
Good man, and you'll want it to be daily after awhile i bet.
I might have a green dashboard and interior next week if you've any interest in putting one back into your new shell?
DDDDdddddddddddddddddddddddddoooooooooooooooooooo it! ^
Rick Draper
03-03-09, 09:16 PM
Green FTW.
I got John to remove the green interior!!!! lol
Yes it suits the cars age, but its green!!!
Ive got a grey mk1 dash, is horrid looking though, will probably just throw my gsi one in! lol
I got John to remove the green interior!!!! lol
Yes it suits the cars age, but its green!!!
Ive got a grey mk1 dash, its horrid looking though, will probably just throw my gsi one in! lol
nova_stee
04-03-09, 08:22 PM
go gsi dash mk1 dashes are wrong
should be good when together the new one have you got a motor
Its now finished and ready to fcuk off.
It will be gone for Monday if i can find someone to shift it(with it being just a shell)
New shell should be here next week sometime, and im off work next week too, so have time get some stuff done.
The not so good news is that im moving into a flat, so need deposit money etc for that, so a LET engine is off for the time being! Just going to stick the standard XE in for now, and see whats what. It'll also avoid hassle with IC/crossmember cutting etc etc, and seeing as there hasnt been much interest in anyone buying the xe, i'll just chuck it in..... lol
Are you seem welding the green one Ad? Iirc John didn't bother did he?
John didnt nope. But its a solid shell, which a lot of people say dont reallly need welding.
But as im going to be tracking it etc, im welding it up whilst the interior etc is all out :)
Looking forward to the new wip already
Few pics:
Picked this up last night, full 6point SD cage :cool:
Cheers Mike_turbo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1338.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1339.jpg
The End
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1340.jpg
That is not the end, it's just the beginning ;)
Sad, like looking back at my white nova :(
Seconded. :(
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/15404308a5321245752l-1.jpg
bye bye fellow white sunroof less mrk2.
And they never got to meet.
Need to cut the grass.
Come round do itt if you want lol
Ernie-Nope :(
Never got to see the twins in action lol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1340.jpg
Remove the spoiler before it goes, i know a good home for it.
take the boot of would be easyer imho.
Remove the spoiler before it goes, i know a good home for it.
Ive put a hammer through it sorry mate lol
:mad: you silly northerner's
:p
OI! lol were not really northerners! Were more kind of north midlanders! (not sure if thats much better tbh!!)
Paul i have an sri spolier in white you can have.
Let it begin :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1346.jpg
Cheers John :)
Definitely needs to go a touch higher on the front imo lol
The xe and Avo's will sort that ;)
Mk1 + Moss Green = :cool: lol
If it looks half as good as yours, i'll be happy :)
It'll go a dam sight better than mine once you're done I'll tell you that! Did I hear you're going LET power? Sorry haven't read back if it's been mentioned.
LET power is on future plans, when i have a bit more cash.
Im just chucking the XE in for now though, seeing as its sitting here doing nothing.
Also got these throttle bodies lying about.... ;)
In the process of moving out into a flat atm though, so a bit short of both time and cash.
Fairplay, an XE on TB's is still gonna be awesome. Looking forward to the progress.
No worries Ad! Gone to the best home it could've Imo! Will sort you that dash at the weekend. ;) Lol, need to update my avatar too!
Think i'll have an early start tomorrow and crack on :)
The other shell is being picked up tomorrow too.
Count Vaux Alot
10-03-09, 09:54 PM
Sweeeeet!
The Simps
10-03-09, 10:13 PM
"let" it begin indeed!!
krobinson
10-03-09, 10:21 PM
Keep err lit (as they say lol)
sweet.
LET the fun begin lol.
oh dear im off to bed.
LET me keep an eye out for a cheap let in a few months ;) lol
Staying xe for now! lol :p
LET me know if you need a hand lol.
I'll get me coat :roll: :p lol lol lol lol
I'll get me coat :roll: :p lol lol lol lol
Don't worry, we'll LET you. lol
When will somone LET this crap end? lol
Come on then ad, whens the finished product going to be on the road lol Are we talking 2009/2010? Or similar time as mikes and 2050 lol
I want to be blitzing around Combe in it (April 25th) :cool:
my offer to help is still there if you need it Ad.
scott.parker
11-03-09, 09:54 AM
I want to be blitzing around Combe in it (April 25th) :cool:
Wooo...good Lad, cant wait to see this new one take shape..:thumb:
Good luck.
Scott
Few daylight pics
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Just made a list of things to do, and going by my work rate its not looking good for Combe lol lol
*note, the sunroof. When people try and fit full cages into a sunroof shell, why do they not fit? Do they touch the winder or something? This sunroof must be an aftermarket conversion, as its not a gm sunroof, has no winder... Its just a tilt up effort.... So hopefully it'll be fine.
Also, are the rear arches tighter on a mk1 shell? The 15s and proxes rub like fook, even just rolling the shell!! They cleared on the mk2. Shall have to get the grinder out on the arch lips sometime.
Main hoop doesn't usually fit as the cassette for the sliding part of the sunroof goes right to the back of the car. If it's just a pop up it should be fine.
Sound!
Yeah, its just a pop up type, has no sliding mechanism
scott.parker
11-03-09, 11:27 AM
Sound!
Yeah, its just a pop up type, has no sliding mechanism
IIRRC some of the early mk1's had that type of sun roof?
And as Lee said it's only the GSi type that foul it etc.
Ad i like the two tone Cesaro's lol
And good to see there is some of my Mids stickers being used (not put mine on yet) :p
You'll get it done for combe if Jon, and Christian help you + any other members.
Scott
CorsaBBoomer
11-03-09, 11:29 AM
A german one? :thumb:
The aftermarket one's were also installed by the dealers when a customer would buy a new car that was already made.
Have fun with it!
Ad i like the two tone Cesaro's lol
Tempted keep them like that for track! lol
I was going remove the mids region sticker lol, as it'll make the front end look better imo
Ive got a mids sticker somewhere though, so could fit that in rear side window or somewhere.
TBH there isnt a load of work to do to get it driveable. Basically just bolting stuff on. The exterior can stay how it is....
Main things to do:
Weld bay/Repaint bay after weldage(altho the bays solid and john drove it xe'd with no welding...), but still probably worth doing whilst the bays empty.
Swap front brakes/brake servo over to mine
Get the Avo's on
Fit buckets in
Get engine/box in, and swap the fuel tank over to mine.
Thats pretty much it to get it driveable, dont NEED the cage in right away.
Oh, and then an mot, which should be fine tbh. Emissions etc aint going be a problem on a b-plater.... It also doesnt need side repeaters, rear seatbelts etc lol
Yeah ive always found the early mk1s cant handle 195s lol I took the grinder on mine and they cleared fine only to discover that they were tthen hitting on the shock plastic cover. I now run 185s and don't have any problems lol
Im going have clearence issues on the inner and outer...
The outer being the tight arches, and the inner being the Avo coilover... lol
That looks like a very clean shell you have there... Good luck with the reshell adam.
looking very good mate keep it up
Or similar time as mikes and 2050 lol
The cheek of it!! Mine is coming along, just very slow....
how big is yor garden lol doesnt look that big from the front
should be a belter when done
Fit the xe, sell the tbs buy a let.
Looks like a weapon and thank funk its not white.
how big is yor garden lol doesnt look that big from the front
should be a belter when done
lol lol
The neighbours probably dislike me even more when they woke up this morning and saw two novas parked in the middle of the back lawn lol lol
Benn-We'll see, but its definently staying std xe for now(bar Sbd exh manifold and Irmy powercap)
Should be off up MachineMart tomorrow to pickup some welding bits!!! And will then crack on with the welding. Going call in Factors/Halfords too to see if they sell spray cans in my colour, but im betting 20quid that they dont. According to paints4u.com they stopped using the colour in 1986...., and its Beryll-Silver Moss Green Metallic lol
Just get a paint surplyer to make you two cans of it, even halfods can do that.
Benn - what i was going to say, they dont even stock miami blue! lol
Always knew that shell would suit you ad lol. Good luck with it dude.
Lol, i tried that ad, to no avail, lots of place made them for me, but none matched. I ended up having half a litre mixed up and went for it with a borrowed spray gun!
Doh! :(
Its just the bay that will need a quick blow over after its been welded up....
So hopefully you might not notice a colour mis-match, as it'll only be in the bay....
Doh! :(
Its just the bay that will need a quick blow over after its been welded up....
So hopefully you might not notice a colour mis-match, as it'll only be in the bay....
I have a compressor and a cheap gun you're welcome to borrow, looks much better done with a gun imo. (may even have some old paint lying around somewhere too!)
Get half a lt and do it your self..
I painted the front valance this way ad.
No probs ad, pm or txt me.
Bit of work today. Removed the sound deadening off the firewall, and cracked on with cleaning the bay seams up. No seam sealer and Nitromors FTW lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo018Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo017Medium.jpg
Bit of surface rust by the turret, still nice and solid as fook though :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo016Medium.jpg
Hopefully on with the welding tomorrow.
Also bought some "Vauxhall Silver Green Metallic" from Halfords, which looks spot on... Will see how close the match is.
Looks like the whole bay will need a quick respray, especially where the sound deadening has been stuck on for so long.....
Isnt the sound deading quite rare to find in good nick? i bet you ruined it when taking it off? :(
Probably is?
I had quite a laugh ripping it in bits when getting it off! :p lol
Meh il LET you off this once. lol
Probably is?
I had quite a laugh ripping it in bits when getting it off! :p lol
hahahaha the purists are probably crying now lol
hahahaha the purists are probably crying now lol
Bovvered' lol
I want to be around when someone posts up their original sport with a combat kit lol
Time for a weekend update:
The white shell got stolen this morning :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/Photo019.jpg
lol
So cracked on with the new one, weapon of choice. Worlds smallest mig welder :( Converted it to run on Gas, and have to say it welds a **** load easier/better than with gasless wire...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1354Medium.jpg
Not bad at all considering im a welding newb...
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1358Medium.jpg
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Penetration ftw lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1364Medium.jpg
Inner arch seams cleanred up (no rust anywhere :cool: )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1363Medium.jpg
Weldage
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1365Medium.jpg
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Seam sealered
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Got the bay seams primered/seam sealed, not the neatest of jobs but will do.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1371Medium.jpg
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How i left it for today
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1374Medium.jpg
Bay just needs prepping/sanding down, and then re-spraying. :thumb:
vaughanmc
14-03-09, 06:47 PM
Good progress Adam :D
Yesss mate, looking awesome!
I've got £4000 burning a hole in my pocket now...hmmm...
Cheers lads :)
Hopefully might get the bay fully in primer tomorrow.
Welding doesn't look bad, doesn't have to be artwork long as it stays in one piece lol Harder than it looks too, had my first go at uni yesterday, automatic mask makes it 10x easier too!
Nice welding, simple welders = win.
Seam sealer... Vom.
The Simps
14-03-09, 07:19 PM
Good start Adam.
lol @ Benn
Should look ok when its properly primed, and painted :)
Wont let me rep you.
I need a simple welder.
This welder cost me 30notes lol
And the gas bits cost me about 32quid from MM the other day.
Its payed for itself about ten times over.... lol
brainsnova
14-03-09, 07:39 PM
top effort you have been repped.
This welder cost me 30notes lol
And the gas bits cost me about 32quid from MM the other day.
Its payed for itself about ten times over.... lol
Mine was free, just needed gas and wire..lol
Think my gas might be wrong which wont help me..
Same welder as mine Ad, mines just got some mods on lol wheels and sheet like lol really good machines TBH. Pure C02 is what you want to be using for seam or stitch welding anyway :thumb:
EDIT: What mask you using? An autodarkening or a old skool pish pot helmet?
I don't know how anyone welds with an 'old skool pish pot' helmet as you put it, just watching the demonstrations at uni I couldn't see fark all that was going on! Didn't even attempt doing it with that, borrowed the auto one lol
I don't know how anyone welds with an 'old skool pish pot' helmet as you put it, just watching the demonstrations at uni I couldn't see fark all that was going on! Didn't even attempt doing it with that, borrowed the auto one lol
Dude, for how cheap auto masks are these days you may aswell buy yourself one!! I got one a brand new one for £45 something and its fantastic bit of equipment! Mine does TiG though, so its very worthwhile for me like.
I did once use a pair of Oakleys to weld in, didnt even wake up with arc eye the next day lol lol
I would if it was my own welder, doing motorsport eng at uni and one of the modules is materials and manufacturing, obviously go through various processes etc and welding is one of them, just had a demonstration of how it's done and then got to give it a go, apparently the lecturer was surprised it was my first time welding when I asked for some pointers afterwards (they kinda have to say "yep that's good" instead of telling everyone their welding is ****e lol)
peester
14-03-09, 09:42 PM
woop woop
General Baxter
14-03-09, 09:44 PM
i can only weld using a old hand held mask lol
i got a auto tinter off ebay for £19.95, best thing i ever bought, welding is piece of piss now!
Welding looks alright ad, what are plans for the exterior? Keeping it mostly as is?
Mike-Mines only the 90A Clarke welder, yours is 100 iirc? So mine really is a baby, the thermal cutout was on pretty much constantly yesterday! lol
Im using a full face mask, but really need a auto darkening jobbie.
Steve-Ive now got a SR front bumper/grille, so im going try them on and see how it looks. The more i look at the thin bumper/grill combo tho the more i like it! lol
So will probably end up sticking with the current bumpers... There a bit faded though so will probably give them a quick spray in "bumper grey", and then refit the red stripe
The rear bumper side mounts are knackered(hence why it sits dodgy in pics), but i picked up another bumper last week off dougie, which is sound. But its white, so will need spraying anyway.
Went Looms scrappy in Derby today with Iainel, managed to get hold of window winders, door handles/surrounds and a grey rear bumper with intact side mounts.
Got the bumper back home and compared it to mine and then realised this new one has a seperate bottom splitter/lip, whereas the one on the car is "solid" if you get me. So it looks like i'll end up spraying and using Dougies bumper, as thats a smooth type one :)
Mike-Mines only the 90A Clarke welder, yours is 100 iirc? So mine really is a baby, the thermal cutout was on pretty much constantly yesterday! lol
Im using a full face mask, but really need a auto darkening jobbie.
Yeah mines the 100A welder cheif, thermal cut out has never come on for me though lol I dont use it enough lol
EDIT: Heres my mask, mine came in at about £45 IIRC, does ARC, MiG, MMA, MAG & TiG, very very sensitve (will black out if you look direct at a halogen ceiling light lol lol) Solar powered, so it takes charge from the flash of the arc :thumb:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/109_0831.jpg
General Baxter
15-03-09, 05:22 PM
Yeah mines the 100A welder cheif, thermal cut out has never come on for me though lol I dont use it enough lol
lies lol i made it come on lol
lies lol i made it come on lol
That was my old one Nick (yellow thing) ;) youve not used or seen my new blue beast :D
Aye, think an auto mask is a future purchase.
Still got quite a bit of welding to do (full cage/brace etc)
Looking good ad, when is it going to be done then?
The bay just needs painting and then the engine can go in....
Im not respraying the whole bay, leaving the slam panel etc...
Going for another look in factors tomorrow for a similar colour that will do for the engine bay, as it seems a lot of hassle getting a compressor etc just to blow the bay over.
Then the cage needs test fitting and plates welding in. Going fit a rear strut brace too.
And from there its just bolting things back on off the white one.... Avo's,front brace,front brakes, fuel tank, buckets etc
When im using it on the road im probably going keep GSi rear seats in too, as im not a big fan of the look of a stripped interior.
Really wanted do Combe action day in it, April 25th, but realised that might be pushing it a bit. As ive now only got weekends to work on it, and im going be mega busy over this next month with non car related stuff.....
So probably just aim for National Weekend..... As ive got to tax/mot/insure it too....
Theres still quite a bit of money needed to go into it too, need 4 195/45 tyres etc
Dont rush it as you regreat it later like i am/have.
Halfods with mix paint, surely they can do it?
Liking your plans. Welded in rear brace=win.
auzzy-b
15-03-09, 08:11 PM
well done with the bay adam, bet you glad thats out of the way now.. Looks good!
nice welding there especially consodering the conditions!
nice work dude, good welding skill's, 1000000x better than i could do lol
dj_wudgey
15-03-09, 09:43 PM
looking good matey just had a scan through and it looks pretty good like buddy!!
tom reid
15-03-09, 09:47 PM
Adam
Will you be welding/strengthening the front xmember/tie bar pick up's?
krobinson
15-03-09, 10:00 PM
Liking your plans. Welded in rear brace=win.
You've got it all wrong Benn...
Welded brace FTW!!
Cheers people :)
Tom-Ive done a few stitches around the x-member/tie bar double skin plates yeah, but left it at that. Both sides now have a plate over the crossmember where the tie bar brackets bolt on too.
Most of the bay is now im primer, sanding down/removing the sound deadening glue was a nightmare!!!! Can still see some of it through the primer, so going sand further and then get some filler primer on there...
Went Looms scrappy in Derby today with Iainel, managed to get hold of window winders, door handles/surrounds and a grey rear bumper with intact side mounts.
Got the bumper back home and compared it to mine and then realised this new one has a seperate bottom splitter/lip, whereas the one on the car is "solid" if you get me. So it looks like i'll end up spraying and using Dougies bumper, as thats a smooth type one :)
Yeah the early ones had those bumpers without the cutout for the gte rear lip, (obvious really as the gte hadnt been invented then lol)
What bumper spray you using? Ive got the same problem with my rear bumper having knackered side mounts got a decent one but that needs spraying.
Im going use some "dark grey trim" paint that my local factors sells. Ive seen it used it before and it looks a perfect match for the original plastic colour... Plus it'll never fade :)
The smoother rear bumper looks nicer imo, so i'll respray the white one
Ah right, mayhem was using some bumper paint which looked almost factory, not the same stuff is it?
Theres a link on the last couple of pages on his project page, looks like a good match.
just caught up with this ad , looking very good mate ,
shame to see white one gone though lol
Cheers Carl :)
Bay is now in primer, will be putting some colour on tomorrow after work! :)
This is the 2nd make of the same colour ive bought, but this one looks like it'll match spot on :)
andy_017
17-03-09, 08:15 AM
Nice welding Adam,looking good dude :thumb:
It inspires me to try welding the bay up on my own car myself!
What are you doing regards the exterior,are you having a respray dude or going with the current paint?
Good progress though!
Keeping with the current paint. Its in great condition considering its 24years old, but does have the odd mark/dint that ideally i want sorting. But it'll be sound for this year at least.
Could do with rear arch repair panel on the rear pass side too(the worst bit on the car) where theres rust just starting to come through.
Just tried the paint i bought from Halfrauds, which looked and is called the same colour as the car is....
Does it match, does it bollocks lol, completely different colour.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1376.jpg
Pic of welded plates on top of the tie bar mounts on the x-member (ignore the overspray, the tie bars/steering rack etc are being replaced)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN1377.jpg
Soooo, looks like im going have to get some made in a can, and use a compressor to do it :(
Which means more hassle/time/cost.....
if i close my eyes it match's up fine mate.
you cant see it under there anyway lol
was there only that 1 blue nova in the scrappers ?
Draper-There was a blue mk1 3dr, and 2 mk2's iirc.
Draper-There was a blue mk1 3dr, and 2 mk2's iirc.
oooooooo, ill be going in the morning then :thumb: cheers
General Baxter
17-03-09, 05:41 PM
paint the bay black or gray
scott.parker
17-03-09, 05:42 PM
lol that paints spot on! lol lol
paint the bay black or gray
Was tempted, but dont really like the look of that at all tbh!!!!
But it would be a very easy solution.
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Cheers Scott :cool: :thumb: lol
paint looks to be the same colour as ste's old xe nova , hope you get it sorted soon dude , im another who prefers the engine bay to be the same colour lol
The Simps
17-03-09, 06:20 PM
lol at the colour!
The tie bar plates are meant to go on the bottom mate. I made the same mistake.
CorsaBBoomer
17-03-09, 06:36 PM
The color looks just the same as the original
(now putting my glasses on)
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Wasn't the Hallfords code from Ford or something
Works looking good Adam :thumb:
The tie bar plates are meant to go on the bottom mate. I made the same mistake.
Was going to say the same thing. I love the way you still went over half the bay before you realised it was a slightly different colour lol
lol at the colour!
The tie bar plates are meant to go on the bottom mate. I made the same mistake.
There not HH plates mate, there just plates that have been added due to a hole in the top x-member plate, due to a leaking rad :thumb:
But should still help improve the strength :)
Rich-I carried on doing some of the bay just incase it looked a closer match when dry....... No issues anyway, i'll just sand it back down....
The colour is Vauxhall Silver Green metallic, and the car is Silver Moss Green metallic..... But tbh the car looks more champagne/gold than green...... (a bit like ollys old shell?)
If i cant find a close match, i'll just do it anthracite.
The Simps
17-03-09, 08:41 PM
No worries on the plates :D
I had a nova in the colour a few years back and recall having problems matching the colour.
Do you have an APEC up your way? There's one here in Norwich that if you give them your paint code they can mix it up into an aerosol for you. Fair price too iirc.
yeah, most paint shop suppliers will be be able to match and rattle can it for you.....usually £10 500ml tin.... or reckon the 1999ish vectra champagne will be very similar...
Halfords can mix too, but i gave them the paint code, and they told me this on the shelf colour was correct.....
paint looks to be the same colour as ste's old xe nova
lol it does acctually
Lol, been there ad, Like i said, you're welcome to the leftovers i have here. ;)
Thats looking like the best option John..
Halfords can mix too, but i gave them the paint code, and they told me this on the shelf colour was correct.....
Halfords codes are crap, they have never matched any paint code i've ever given them. Always come out random colours.
Really? The three different colours ive had mixed up at hellfords have always been a good match!? Fukk knows how they came up with that, its not even close! The plate on the tiebar is probably a good idea though ad, mines rotted through there on the passenger side so its always good to give it more strength.
It's alright if the code they have, is actually for the right mix, i've been given burgundy as flame red, and yellow/cream as honda championship white though, and they didnt even have the dark grey code i found on their system!
Another weeks gone, progress=zero lol
I need some motivation :(
Its just basically the bay spraying(waiting for some custom spray cans to arrive), and the cage holding things up...
If i didnt need fit the cage i could crack on with the interior/wiring to get it looking more like a car....
Test fitted the cage earlier, any opinions of the right sort of position to have the cage feet sitting? Still having a dash fitted etc.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1380Medium.jpg
Gap under B-pillar leg(normal iirc), so it looks like im going to have to make two box feet if you get me(and weld the foot plate back onto the cage. Previous owner shortened it slightly to get it to fit in with a sunroof...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1381Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1383Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1384Medium.jpg
Got to remove the sound deadening where the spreader plate needs welding to the floor(not removing all the sound deadening, as A-I cba, and B im having carpet fitted so you wont see it anyway.
Looks cool :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1386Medium.jpg
Also picked up more bits this week (off John H as usual lol )
Old old old skool speedo (no tripmeter?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1387Medium.jpg
No rev counter etc, but ive got a TIM dash rev counter to fit, and Cally turbo oil/volt gauges. So thats sorted.
And another exhaust, pic of the backbox.... Chrome tip binned and matt black tip welded on, stealthy :cool:
Just hope its not over track sound limits...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1388Medium.jpg
Thats probably all for this weekend :( lol
Has somebody chopped the feet of your cage off?
Yeah, the previous owner.
Ive got all the plates though, they just need welding back on :)
Ah fair enough. You got a windscreen bar too?
I do.
Didnt attempt to fit that though!
Can you still keep the sunvisors with it????
Also doesnt look like doorcards will fit with the cage bars...hmmmm
scott.parker
21-03-09, 06:07 PM
Looking good Ad, thats one thing I'm glad i never got a SD cage for, as my OMP one's fine with the door bars.
And Ive never even thought about sun visors, guess you could fit them to the bar??
Scott
Not sure mate, they definently wont flip down with the windscreen bar...
So you either mount them elsewhere, or have them permanent flipped down infront of the screen bar.
I can sort the doorcards with some mk1 cards, as they have no bottom handle bit(that will hit the doorbar)
peester
21-03-09, 06:23 PM
woah.. wheres the cage from, and whys u not got the 6 dial clocks that car had as std..??
Bought the cage off "mike-turbo" iirc on here.
My 6dial clocks are for a mk2 dash, and John kept the original clocks for his sport...
scott.parker
21-03-09, 06:28 PM
Adam what i was kinda saying was, IIRC the sun visors are fixed with small screws, into plastic fixtures?? Can these not be drilled/screwed to the bar?
As they are small screws it should not weaken the bar any. ;)
Scott
Sounds like a plan Scott.
Will have a better look when i need to worry about something like sun visors...Lol
greg1.4
22-03-09, 08:56 AM
i wouldnt go drilling into the cage..
what about a sunstrip on the windscreen?
thats what i done to my nova, what most rally cars do..
craig green
22-03-09, 10:46 AM
Also doesnt look like doorcards will fit with the cage bars...hmmmm
xxxxNovaxxxxxx (or whatever he's called) has some green mk1 pocketless door cards FS. :thumb:
Good progress so far matey.
i wouldnt go drilling into the cage..
what about a sunstrip on the windscreen?
thats what i done to my nova, what most rally cars do..
It has a top tint windscreen which should help, will just have to see.
CG-Cheers :thumb:
scott.parker
22-03-09, 12:32 PM
Meh! Cable tied sun visors it is FTW lol
sunglass's are alot easy to fit as thats all ive done.
when on track ive got a tinted visor sorted.
scott.parker
22-03-09, 12:41 PM
sunglass's are alot easy to fit as thats all ive done.
when on track ive got a tinted visor sorted.
Adam you know everything, why the hell did you not know this?? lol
sorry Ad you fail at driving in the sun lol....
ps luvs ya realy x x
Just had about an hour on the car after work.
Top dollar service from Paints4u.com, cant recommend them enough. They even rang me to discuss the exact colour i needed!!!
And guess what, it even matches :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/Photo026Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/Photo027Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/Photo028Medium.jpg
(ignore the overspray on the steering rack, a brand new one is going on)
The finish looks better in pics than in real life, but it will do me fine for this year, at least the colour is right :)
Might get the engine/box in this weekend :cool:
Very nice! Should have pulled the wiring out tho.
Just msn'ed you a let like.. So sign in.
The Simps
30-03-09, 07:10 PM
glad u finally got there!!
looking good adam.. keep up the good work..:thumb:
General Baxter
30-03-09, 07:42 PM
Top dollar service from Paints4u.com, cant recommend them enough. They even rang me to discuss the exact colour i needed!!!
And guess what, it even matches
told ya :thumb:
its a nice spray aswell :)
scott.parker
30-03-09, 07:43 PM
Nice work Ad, told you they were spot on mate, quite cheep to if your spraying out the gun too!
Count Vaux Alot
30-03-09, 09:19 PM
Coming on well! I like green :cool:
alistairolsen
30-03-09, 10:55 PM
looks a good match, good job Ad, get the engine in now!
Looking better now Adam :cool:
A mega spec 1600 would suit this car nice :p lol
Looking better now Adam :cool:
A mega spec 1600 would suit this car nice :p lol
:thumb:
1600 my **** :p lol
Cheers :D
Just fitted the new steering rack, and refitted the wiper motor etc.
Just need to dig the gsi brake servo out the shed(its buried at the back), and that can then go on.
Engine should then be going in over the weekend :D (weather is looking top notch too! )
And then get cracking with the cage :thumb:
Also need a few bits if anyone has them:
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1153937#post1153937
Mint FRST
31-03-09, 05:50 PM
Looks good mate... Replied to your wanted thread...
Chris
Had a bit of time today, but didnt get much done.
Got the tiebars/tca's off, removed the old bushes. Got new Yellow poly's to fit.
Also dug the engine out and start bolting bits back on, trying to remember where everything went and where i left the bolts lol lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo031.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo029.jpg
Got most of the engine built back up, just need to swap the fly, fit the loom and starter motor. Hoping to have it in tomorrow :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Photo034.jpg
Exhaust manifold could do with a re-paint, but i just want the engine in and running asap.
Also sprayed up the fuel tank in the only paint i had lying around, the remaining "silver green halfords" rattle can i had left lol
Wont be seen anyway, and any paint will protect it :)
Looking good Ad Colour staying red?
alistairolsen
11-04-09, 07:03 PM
2 questions:
1) why the lame ass powercap?
2) what the **** were you doing for the rest of the day you big gay mincer!
wanna come do mine when you done this lol
you seam to make quick progress unlike me :(
Yeah the cam cover etc is staying red as i cba repaint it. Should look ok me thinks.
Al, powercap, why not??? Gives more room, bit more induction noise and should maybe give 1-2hp at peak revs.
For the rest of the day i was drinking and watching Stoke play :p lol
Ste-Nahhhh, its taken me far to long get this far lol
Its really crap having a project spread over months because when you come to fit stuff you realise youve got no clue where the bolts are/where they bolt to etc lol lol
Had a good few hours on the car today, and it was sunny :cool:
GSi brake servo and MC fitted, had to recut and reflare the ends of the brake lines though as it seems for some reason the early MC have double flared unions, whereas all the late ones have single "point" flares.
Got there in the end though.
Fuel lines off the old shell have also been refitted.
Engine lifted off the stand
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1390.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1391.jpg
Pot fly removed, compared with flat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1392.jpg
"New" clutch fitted too (i.e. out of Lee H's garage, pmsl lol )
Oil cooler and F20 fitted, still looks nice and shiny considering its been outside for 5months
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1394.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1395.jpg
Car hoisted up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1397.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1398.jpg
(some swearing at this point)
Engine/box slid underneath
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1399.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1400.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1403.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1402.jpg
Rear mount modded for spacers, and cleaned up as im going weld a plate across the top of it for extra strength.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1401.jpg
Then went to hoist the engine up and get it mounted when i noticed that the drivers engine mount has a 1" inch crack through the metal of it :eek:
Not sure whether the crash caused it, or the weight/stress of the old engine did, but yeah its fcuked and has been binned.
So i need a new drivers mount, will probably buy a set of solids though!
So i had to leave it at that until the new mounts arrive.
Not a bad days work though, considering my recent work rate has been zero,Lol.
lol good to see progress. I know where your coming from about not knowing where nuts/bolts go. Ive got 3 buckets worth of nuts/bolts/washers/more bolts mixed together from 3 different cars lol
Whats that inlet hose from? Do you know if the plastic pipes going to fit between the engine/supsension strut. The standard hoses are squashed into place
Its off a V6 i think, with the air temp sender in...
I think it fits as it came off John H's engine, so i assume it fits.
Ive got an original SRi airbox to use too, if i can get it to fit the xe inlet hose.
As the old induction cone is fitted on the astra, and looks a bit chav imo
Yeah the bolts are a nightmare, spent about 40mins today trying remember what a xe starter motor bolt looks like, then randomly found a bolt lying in the grass next to the car, which fits lol lol
lol @ random bolt.
Great that youve got it half in lol
Will be good to see it in and finished.
Good luck dude :D
Cheers.
Just bought some solid mounts off Ebay, so hoping have them this week sometime, so i can crack on :)
peester
13-04-09, 07:35 PM
wow, make it look easy..
nice one dude.
Cool, good work mate. :thumb: Can't remember if you said, but is this a pure track car or road use as well?
looking good adam, yep, correct, the inlet hose is off a vectra v6.
Looking forward to seeing an Xe with an airbox, I don't recall ever seeing one
Looking forward to seeing an Xe with an airbox, I don't recall ever seeing one
:thumb: 2n'd
alistairolsen
13-04-09, 09:15 PM
looks good dude! I love the random bolts, Ive got a big plastic box with dividers for all my spares vauxhall bolts :P
Airboxes FTW, I ran one on my corsa :)
Powercaps hmm, got a habit of killing torque and just generally considered a retrograde step to the sfi box.
What inlet pipe are we taking about?
As said its looking good, why the oil cooler? Most late ones dont have them...
^ think the plan is tracking it so wise to have an oil cooler fitted really
scott.parker
14-04-09, 11:02 AM
Good progress Ad, sorry but i had to laugh when you said about the snapped engine mount (it's normally me that has **** all luck like that!)
Solids FTW :thumb:
What inlet pipe are we taking about?
As said its looking good, why the oil cooler? Most late ones don't have them...
The one that's clamped straight to the power cap dude.
think the plan is tracking it so wise to have an oil cooler fitted really
Yep, mine never ran one before, but i am on the new one, as the oil dose get very hot while on track, so the temp rises quicker, any things worth it to keep the temperature down eh.
Cant wait to see more updates.
Scott
Why cant you use the normal xe one? I used the early one as the late one had that odd leg it in..
Count Vaux Alot
14-04-09, 09:18 PM
^ think the plan is tracking it so wise to have an oil cooler fitted really
Agreed :)
Mine did ok on track with no cooler, lets it get hot to burn an inpurators out.. lol
dj_wudgey
14-04-09, 10:41 PM
well thats a bit off a pain in the **** with the mount mate but if you have some solids on the way no bother eh good work though!!
Cool, good work mate. :thumb: Can't remember if you said, but is this a pure track car or road use as well?
Mostly track/pod.
But i will use it on the road in summer too.
Cant beat country lanes, windows down, in the summer :cool:
Benn-If vauxhall fitted a cooler to a xe in a std cav/cally, then fitting one on mine is definently a wise move imo
As i plan on caining the tits off this engine just like the old one :thumb: :D
And thats just what pipe came with the inlet.....
Ali-Ive got two SFi boxes spare so could try it with one, probably wont be that arsed about it though and just leave it as is now.
And yep, airboxes ftw.
Scott-Aye, i was suprised to see the mount fcuked, properly cracked straight through and would of probably fallen in two if i had used it :eek:
Got some solid mounts on the way off Ebay, £89 delivered
Once they arrive can get them bolted on, and the engine lifted up and bolted in. Then hubs/tie bars etc all back on, fuel tank on and get the car back on the ground. Its just the cage holding things up atm as i just dont have the time fit it.... Might even chuck my buckets, and the dash in, and just run it cageless for the time being. Want it at Nat day next month if i can.... Might be short for time though.
General Baxter
15-04-09, 08:25 PM
As i plan on caining the tits off this engine just like the old one :thumb: :D
oi lol
Might be short for time though.
get on with it you fanny, :p
Actually i never took the old engine above 2500rpm :)
Baxter- At the most ive got like a couple of weekends to work on it. Busy this weekend(well, sat at least), and next weekend. And it then needs taxing/insuring/mot'ing before it goes anywhere....
General Baxter
15-04-09, 08:29 PM
mines being stripped to a shell bar the engine and running gear, then rebuilt lol
and it will be a national lol
But you can work on your car daily......
I usually get to my parents place and then realise ive left the trolley jack at home...=hour wasted lol
General Baxter
15-04-09, 08:35 PM
1 hour a night then about 10 hours over the weekend :p
Exactly, wayyy more than me. :(
I usually make a plan to get up here early on the weekends, but then get too tempted to go out fri/sat night up town, spend stupid amounts of money, and then feel too rough to do anything the next day.... lol lol
Exactly, wayyy more than me. :(
I usually make a plan to get up here early on the weekends, but then get too tempted to go out fri/sat night up town, spend stupid amounts of money, and then feel too rough to do anything the next day.... lol lol
Thatsa why not drinking and being grumpy and not going out help..lol
It does.
But women and drinking, Rule :cool: lol lol
Women are all good, drinkings a huge waist.
Thats what i tell myself, the morning after..... :(
lol lol
lol build the car, then drink if you must.. Like celbrating the cars done...lol
Aye, can make up for it at PV/Nat day!! :cool:
Good man, see ya there for more boot opening from miles away fun..
lol lol
That was class, and properly confused me last year lol
lol i could just see from the look on your face...
Just glad it worked.. Was chuffed.
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/394874-c20let-f28-etc.html
Dude thats cheap and its Will's.
Solid mounts have now arrived, and for £89 delivered brand new, im well pleased. :)
Southie
23-04-09, 04:13 PM
Solid mounts have now arrived, and for £89 delivered brand new, im well pleased. :)
That sounds cheap :eek: Is that from a company or someone just not used them.
Company.
Tuning.co.uk, but its through ebay.
They are proper uprated, solid mounts too.
peester
23-04-09, 04:41 PM
^^ i got those too ad, yet to try them. look good tho
Bit of progress today, engine is now in.
Excuse the ****e pics as i only had my phone with me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/Photo00487.jpg
The solid mounts are an absolute nightmare to fit!!!!
How do people usually fit the drivers side mount to the engine mount? as originally the mount is threaded, but solid ones aint..... I ended up having to put a bolt through from the inside of the chassis leg :confused:
And the rear mount hole was way off, meaning ive had to cut a slot where the hole was to open it out, so i could get the bolt through. Bad news being its weakened the bracket quite a bit imo, will have to keep an eye on it as its even weaken than it was originally. And plenty of people find the bracket twists......
Pics of mounts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/Photo05577676.jpg
Will get some decent pics tomorrow.
discoinferno
02-05-09, 08:02 PM
good work :D solid mounts the way forward
Coming together nicely Adam, good stuff.
Cheers lads.
It seems having to elongate the hole in the rear mount for solids is normal...
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83357&highlight=solid+mount+fitting
General Baxter
02-05-09, 08:36 PM
your brave, lifting that engine in with that little bit of rope, you know them redtop are heavy, id at least of used a 5ton rated chain lol
Good work dude, and pfft glue mounts rule!
Mounts sound shonky tbh.
Meh
The weight increase is made up for with the superior power and TORQUE :p
It actually fits in easier than a std baby valver due to not having the huge inlet etc hitting things.
Good work dude, and pfft glue mounts rule!
Are you using std mounts on your let :eek: :eek:
Are you using std mounts on your let :eek: :eek:
I am. I have some solid mounts but when I slot the hole in the rear mount the engine obviously sits slightly different and then my linkage hits the steering rack and I can't get all 6 forward gears!
Are you using std mounts on your let :eek: :eek:
Yeah, having to slot mounts just sounds like they are badly made tbh, plus how much they cost for funk all really..
Im running solid mounts on mine and had to make the hole on the rear mount longer as you would never get it in with out doing that.
A friend has done it on his turbo as well.
Sounds like its the only way to do it then... As the original hole was miles off.
Benn-Yes they cost a bit, but i really wouldn't want a 200+hp engine sitting on mounts designed for a 1L/1.2? lol
Its going jump about everywhere.
General Baxter
03-05-09, 01:12 PM
bah im sure jack runs the v6 on std's lol
craig green
03-05-09, 02:11 PM
Not knowing how 'out' the mount holes are, but I would suggest slackening off all bolts with the engine/box supported on a jack. Then tighten them all up together paying attention to align the engine where you want it. If most of the bolts are in & you have trouble with the last bolt, there is little movement or tolerance to align things. With it all loose things should go together nicely before final tightening.
Keep at it Ad.
Sounds like its the only way to do it then... As the original hole was miles off.
Benn-Yes they cost a bit, but i really wouldn't want a 200+hp engine sitting on mounts designed for a 1L/1.2? lol
Its going jump about everywhere.
Mounts are the same tho on a cav turbo, rubber with metal in the middle..
And the soild mount over have less rubber really..
Not knowing how 'out' the mount holes are, but I would suggest slackening off all bolts with the engine/box supported on a jack. Then tighten them all up together paying attention to align the engine where you want it. If most of the bolts are in & you have trouble with the last bolt, there is little movement or tolerance to align things. With it all loose things should go together nicely before final tightening.
Keep at it Ad.
Already tried that mate, it wasnt going go.
The holes are out by about 1/2-3/4 of an inch....
Update on its way :D
Had a few hours today, greeted with this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1409Medium.jpg
Pic of how i had to mod the rear mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1408Medium.jpg
As you can see ive had to make quite a bit slot..... But i think it'll be sound. Will keep an eye on it though.
Pic of the front mount/bolt
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1406Medium.jpg
Alternator chassis mod that was done by John, no ugly cutouts here, just a nice neat cut, press back and then reweld... Loads of clearence, and i even fitted the alt belt after fitting the engine..
BTW for anyone wanting a single v belt for a xe, Halfords 925A fits spot on... ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1411Medium.jpg
Cracked on with the polybush-ness
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1413Medium.jpg
Fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1414Medium.jpg
And on the car(along with "new" knuckles off Mikes nova...,cheers mate)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1419Medium.jpg
Fuel tank painted in silver-green lol, and fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1418Medium.jpg
Loom fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1417Medium.jpg
Its getting there :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1416Medium.jpg
And how i left it for tonight
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/B571%20HTV%20WIP/DSCN1421Medium.jpg
Tomorrow if i get a chance to do anymore, im wanting the starter/alt wired up, driveshafts on and tie bars etc fully tightened.
Can then get the Avo's on the front, along with the brakes and get it back on the floor :cool:
What oil cooler/pipes are people using??? The one ive got fitted, the rigid pipes seem way too long and want to sit the cooler over where the rad fan is. Ideally i want it sitting central, behind the bar between slam and crossmember if you get me....
vaughanmc
03-05-09, 07:00 PM
Looking good Adam, do you think it'll be done for PVS ?
Should be yeah.
The bodywork wont be as good as i would want it to be.
Ideally i want the pass rear arch replacing, and a few other bits on the car(laquer peeling etc) sorting.
But wont have time for that before PV.
Dont think the cage will be fitted either unless i get another full weekend spare....
It should be there though :)
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