quaife straight cut box into the nova

[matthew172]

hi matt how much did it set you back to have the bottom end bored out mate

hello, i cant remember exactly but i think it was roughly 200 to have the block skimmed, bored and honed and the crank polished and balanced



I've a feeling that inlet is going to get sucked inwards

if you mean the silicone hose to the turbo then i think they will be fine as there 4 ply and tough as hell

matt

[matthew172]

havnt updated in a while but this is how it stands at the moment, need to get some better pics up of progress etc

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/008-16.jpg

[krobinson]

Looks mighty impressive!

[novacabrio]

as it got boost?

[Southie]

Schweeeeeeet :d

When was this last taxed on the road then?

[Nick J]

Christ an update!........... Looks epic mate. :)

[Benn]

That is looking good.

[Mieran]

awesome car

manifold is very close to the rad, are you doing something about that or leaving it as it is?

[Rick Draper]

Scene as **** ken, scene as ****.

[_Jake]

Looks mint ! keep up the good work :thumb:

[matthew172]

thanks for the comments guys

southie, i think it was last on the road in 2007 iirc

mieran, rad aint as close as it looks in that pic so should be ok id say

[matthew172]

got the gauges mounted and wired in etc, didnt want to go screwing gauge holders onto the flock so this was the only other place, i think they look ok

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/017-5.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/018-6.jpg

hh pedal box sits nicley under the boost pipe

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/011-10.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/015-8.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/012-7.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/014-8.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/016-6.jpg

clearence between rad and manifold
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/007-21.jpg

downpipe finished and wrapped
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/009-15.jpg

[Cle]

wow stunning

[matthew172]

ive also got all running gear back on, brakes are bled up and shafts are in.

decided to go with stock tie bar brackets with poly bushes as i didnt like the look of the rose jointed ones that were on it previously that had been made up using the stock brackets, i did buy a set of rose jointed lowered brackets from protec but they were total trash so i sent them back

[Benn]

Looking awesome dude!

[Derick-Sport]

have some rep for an awesome build

[kyl3_l]

Nice to see this project back to the top. Looks amazing mate, what a machine!!

[krobinson]

Coming together nicely, great times!

[novacabrio]

Awesome Matt, When you hoping to get it on the road? I'm due to tax the Nova any time now so i'll have a run over. Any excuse to use the Hartside road!!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Who modified your header tank Matt for twin inlet & threaded them for Goodridge hose?

[discoinferno]

really does look superb quality of the build is stunning :thumb:

[BRoadGhost]

Nope I meant the triangular inlet feeding the port intakes :)

[Edd]

Awesome stuff ! All looks very expensive lol

Paint colour is very nice as well

[MK1_Ben]

Just read through this, absolutely awesome project :)

[fearless]

Who modified your header tank Matt for twin inlet & threaded them for Goodridge hose?

You can buy alloy theaded outlets and have them tig welded to your header tank - I have seen the outlets on ebay

If your struggling to find a decent TIG welder - I have a man who can :thumb:

[fearless]

Quick search found these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AN6-6-6AN-JIC-WELD-FITTINGS-MALE-x-5-Aluminium-/330526726211?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf4ed9843

[nova_stee]

Does anyone no if theres an orignal build thread for this

[matthew172]

Quick search found these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AN6-6-6AN-JIC-WELD-FITTINGS-MALE-x-5-Aluminium-/330526726211?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf4ed9843

i got mine from speedflow as i did with most of my fittings etc heres the link

http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/-6-male-weld-on-999-06-896-p.asp

[matthew172]

shafts in and running gear all bolted up
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/006-32.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/007-22.jpg

poly bushed stock tie bar brackets
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/005-29.jpg

[Mieran]

Have you thought about modifying the tie bar brackets yourself to lower them?

[matthew172]

Have you thought about modifying the tie bar brackets yourself to lower them?

no ive never really thought about doing that, im not that bothered about running lowered ones tbh

[Jonlem]

I thought the car was on the Pilbeam setup ?

Looking good so far though.

If anyone ever needs weld on fittings I sell them.

[Benn]

Dude you know a gen gm oil filer is a pound on trade club yeah? lol

So is it almost back on the road?

[matthew172]

jonlem, it has pilbeam suspension but just stock tie bar/bottom arm setup

benn, ive always bought my oil/filters from local motor factors with no problems so i just stick to that lol, quite abit off being back on the road as i need management, wastegate, wheels blasted/painted and the new boot and rear bumper painted

[Jonlem]

Sorry I meant the Pilbeam/HH lower arm setup.

[matthew172]

Sorry I meant the Pilbeam/HH lower arm setup.

i have thought about buying that setup from HH on many occasions but its just too much money lol

[Benn]

Ok dude, think it will be at the summer shows?

What's the Pilbeam set up?

[Jonlem]

i have thought about buying that setup from HH on many occasions but its just too much money lol

The setup I sell works the same but is less than half of the Pilbeam setup ;)

[Jonlem]

Ok dude, think it will be at the summer shows?

What's the Pilbeam set up?
Similar sort of thing to this Ben

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Bens%20Nova/Engine%20build/DSC00880.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Bens%20Nova/Engine%20build/DSC00889.jpg

[matthew172]

i might be interested in buying one of them setups from you jonlem in the near future

[Mieran]

I think olly (trackdaynova) was running the kits jonlem sells

[Benn]

Cheers Jon. I see now.

[Jonlem]

i might be interested in buying one of them setups from you jonlem in the near future

No worries mate, just drop me a PM anytime.

[Jonlem]

I think olly (trackdaynova) was running the kits jonlem sells

Yes he was, I think Corsakid has them now. They were the earlier design, the new ones are just lighter.

[BRoadGhost]

Is it the brackets too or just the arms?

[Jonlem]

Yes they come with brackets, he just changed to a new design of arms which is why only those are pictured. The brackets can be seen on the first few pages of his build thread.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Bens%20Nova/P1010026.jpg

[matthew172]

put some power to it for first time in id say 3 years, everything still works ok lol, pics
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/006-33.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/007-23.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/008-18.jpg

[kevster]

smart !!!! real smart .

[peester]

indeed, would be for the wedge though

[novacabrio]

3891 miles since Brett rebuilt it?

[matthew172]

3891 miles since Brett rebuilt it?

that is correct sir

[MARTIN KELSON]

Only got 4165 on mine & its moved in the last three years!!!

Soon get those miles racked on it! :)

[Benn]

Love the clocks.

[fearless]

Got 0 Miles on mine - and it's not moved in the last 10 years - :)

And before anyone else says before me - It will probably not move in the next 10 years :(


Dave

[MARTIN KELSON]

Its moved from the Vauxhall garage hasnt it Dave.

This so called Nova of yours doesnt really exist does it! :)

[fearless]

Not move under it's own steam though -only moved on the back of a transporter

[Benn]

Crack on then Dave....

[MARTIN KELSON]

Not move under it's own steam though -only moved on the back of a transporter

You going to post some pics then to prove it exists..............................Or can i post some :) :) :)

[fearless]

What you got Martin ?

[MARTIN KELSON]

What you got Martin ?

The ones you sent me years ago.

I would say there now probably out of date as its moved on so much, but i doubt it :)

[matthew172]

pics of daves nova or it never happened! lol

[fearless]

Still the same unfortunately - progress is slow and funds are limited :(

[Pistol Pete]

The ones you sent me years ago.

I would say there now probably out of date as its moved on so much, but i doubt it :)

Post the pics, post the pics......:d

[fearless]

pics of daves nova or it never happened! lol


Various secret pictures have been posted to a few people - which I'm sure have been past around the whole vauxhall community lol

[Benn]

Ah i only have ones i've saved that have been posted on here... Send me some Dave.

[hybridturbo]

Same is it rolling yet Dave :)

[Ben]

I have never seen any so would like to see at least a confirmation shot lol

[hybridturbo]

I got access to the pictures 10 euro each pm me

[matthew172]

my mrs been getting her wheels refurbished, very happy with them too

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/001-44.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/003-39.jpg

new decals stuck on
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/005-30.jpg

fitted
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/008-19.jpg

[matthew172]

been out for a mess about on bike too
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/009-17.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/019-2.jpg

[kyl3_l]

Where did the wheels get done at mate?? Look like a good job

[fearless]

Wheels look smart - I thought they were destined for your Nova ?

[Jonlem]

Wheels look nice.

Whats with the graphics ? OZ and Sparco or is that how they are ?

Only mentioning it as my mate had his done and they are slightly different, the look great either way though :)

[Southie]

Wheels look great, I prefer them on a MK1 though.

[matthew172]

Where did the wheels get done at mate?? Look like a good job

got them done at courtfield garage at appleby mate


Wheels look nice.

Whats with the graphics ? OZ and Sparco or is that how they are ?

Only mentioning it as my mate had his done and they are slightly different, the look great either way though

yeah thats how they are from factory apart from there printed on from new not decals


Wheels look smart - I thought they were destined for your Nova ?

i have a set of 5 the same sat awaiting my nova lol


Wheels look great, I prefer them on a MK1 though.

mk2 is where its at southie! lol

[Jonlem]

Thanks for the reply

I'm sure you have seen my mates, not sure where he copied his grahics from but I recall him saying it was off a original Grp A wheel of some sort ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Bens%20Nova/Engine%20build/DSC00161.jpg

[mk1nova_rich]

Just spent about an hour reading through this from start to finish lol awesome work mate, keep it up

[AdamK]

i just read it all aswell lol was there ever a project thread from the start of the car?

[Jonlem]

Search for : Brett Warburton

He owned the car inititally so there may be a build thread somewhere.

[novacabrio]

Search for : Brett Warburton

He owned the car inititally so there may be a build thread somewhere.

Will be back in the day from before forums really took off so highly unlikely

[Jonlem]

Will be back in the day from before forums really took off so highly unlikely

During the war and all that lol

Careful, your making Dave sound like a pensioner.

[matthew172]

Thanks for the reply

I'm sure you have seen my mates, not sure where he copied his grahics from but I recall him saying it was off a original Grp A wheel of some sort ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Bens%20Nova/Engine%20build/DSC00161.jpg

is them wheels of your mates the 14" variant as they did come with the euro sport decals as they were the ones that were used on the grp a rally novas back in the day, whereas i have the 15" version that wasnt as far as im aware used for the gm rallying, thats why i assume the decals are slightly different

[Jonlem]

They are 15" and still typically don't fit over the brakes !

As for the decals, not sure on that one, HH may of got their wires crossed on the info as they even told him the brake kit would fit behind these wheels so they must of known they weren't 14's.

Just seemed odd that yours had Sparco and OZ written on them, makes no odds though, still lovely wheels.

[novacabrio]

During the war and all that lol

Careful, your making Dave sound like a pensioner.

You meen he isn't? He may be by the time his top secret project is done!!:thumb:

[Jonlem]

is them wheels of your mates the 14" variant as they did come with the euro sport decals as they were the ones that were used on the grp a rally novas back in the day, whereas i have the 15" version that wasnt as far as im aware used for the gm rallying, thats why i assume the decals are slightly different

Been to see him today about a few bits and the decals were taken from the build manual which shows his brakes on a Grp A car which ofcourse must of run 15's.

Strangely I didn't see a pic in there of the type you have but he had heard of them.

At a guess 14's were probably for gravel setup and the 15's were tarmac wheels

[MK999]

Jon, just seen that arm setup a few pages back, any reason the TCA and wishbone link is on a single bolt, I.E free to move in one plane? Does it lock against itself if you were to fix it permanently?

[Jonlem]

The single bolt fixing doesn't move, its just adjustable so you can change the angle of the tie rod when required and just then tighten it up.

[Ben]

Jon

His name is James lol

[Jonlem]

His name is James lol

Thats supposed to be a secret between me and you Ben lol:thumb:

[dennichristianthegreate]

i have found alot more today , which is a slight concern as it is where the rear subframe mounts to the rear bulk head, i have got my self some replacement panels im just slightly worried about getting then lined up ok , is there an easy way to make sure its done ok ?

[Jonlem]

Wtf ?

[matthew172]

slight bit of progress
put injectors in
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/004-31.jpg

trial fitted bumper, fits excellent although **** pics
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/002-45.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/003-41.jpg

[mrT]

really nice nova you have there, one of the best ive seen

[novacabrio]

Your some boy!

[Benn]

Bumper to ic fit is perfect, like Dave knew one day it would have it..lol

What kinda power are you aiming for?

[fearless]

Bumper to ic fit is perfect, like Dave knew one day it would have it..lol


:thumb:

[Nick J]

Bumper to ic fit is perfect, like Dave knew one day it would have it..lol

What kinda power are you aiming for?

I believe its spec'd for up and over 400 ;) ..... ...Will be insane matt! :)

Nick.

[M Sutton]

Gorgeous!! Progress looks good. Remember orignally seeing this car years and years ago at Donny show.

[matthew172]

got my wastegate today, tial 44mm mvr
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/006-34.jpg

also changed mirrors in favour of stock ones but no pics yet

[Adam]

Ic fits sweet!

[novacabrio]

Not bad for a shed son! :P

[Southie]

My favourite all time Mk2 Nova from youth and still looks awesome, should do with it being garaged so long lol

So Billing on the cards then Matthew :d

[matthew172]

me and the mrs are going to billing yes but not with my nova, we will be taking hers

thanks for the comments

[Benn]

Ah thats a shame dude.

[matthew172]

Ah thats a shame dude.

tis a shame but for deffo nxt year

[Benn]

Sweet, cant wait to have a proper look at it.

[matthew172]

Sweet, cant wait to have a proper look at it.

cheers mate

[matthew172]

more progress, got my tyres and sent them with my wheels to be blasted and painted
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/023-5.jpg

and they came back like this, really happy with them
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/011-11.jpg

also i got my loom made by harnessing solutions, great job they have done too, very happy with it
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/001-45.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/003-42.jpg

i have got my downpipe finished
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/008-20.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/010-15.jpg

and wrapped and fitted along with wastegate and screamer pipe
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/009-18.jpg

changed the topmounts to some concentric ones
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/014-9.jpg

loom all fitted
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/016-7.jpg

and this is how it stands atm
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/017-6.jpg

not much left to do now, only need the ecu and finish the exhaust and it will run, body wise i need to get my stock tailgate and bumper painted thats it i think

and my birthday cake from my mrs
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/0092.jpg

[moffat]

WOW!!!! one of my all time favourites

[John]

Nice update! Love the cake lol

[Mieran]

glad youve posted an update! Ive been looking for this thread for ages but couldn't find it

That inlet manifold looks neat, who made it?

[krobinson]

Looks stunning Matthew!

[LEWI007]

That engine bay is very nice mate, looks like youve put alot of money into it.

Love the cake also

[t45_ste]

Looks stunning Matthew!

Seconded :)

[Iain]

Mmmm cake

Usually the strut comes out the top through the threaded insert on the topmounts, are yours different somehow?

[hybridturbo]

Nice work

will be awesome when its back out

[matthew172]

thanks for the comments, much appriciated

mieran, the inlet was made by area six for rick draper (i bought it from rick) and i think its the only one they have made for vaux

Iain, the struts are pilbeam and are slightly different in the top mount area, hard to describe without pics but they have less threaded part at the top

[gte-87]

this car is amazin what colour code is it? thanks dan

[Nick J]

this car is amazin what colour code is it? thanks dan

Its a one off custom tinted colour which very few know the details of. Im pretty sure Matt will want it to stay that way too as Its nice to have something thats a little different from all the rest nowadays.

On another note..................Looking cracking Farmer John!!! Will have to make it over for a few strongbows soon mate!

Nick.

[Mike]

A ligther shade of Porsche Peppermint Green.

[matthew172]

Its a one off custom tinted colour which very few know the details of. Im pretty sure Matt will want it to stay that way too as Its nice to have something thats a little different from all the rest nowadays.

On another note..................Looking cracking Farmer John!!! Will have to make it over for a few strongbows soon mate!

Nick.


strongbows sound like a good idea mate lol

[Nick J]

A ligther shade of Porsche Peppermint Green.

If only it was that simple Mike! I know the details and it still took me some time to perfect it after doing some work for matt a while back.


strongbows sound like a good idea mate lol

Will give you a shout one weekend pal!

Nick.

[gte-87]

Its a one off custom tinted colour which very few know the details of. Im pretty sure Matt will want it to stay that way too as Its nice to have something thats a little different from all the rest nowadays.

On another note..................Looking cracking Farmer John!!! Will have to make it over for a few strongbows soon mate!

Nick.

fair enough the colour is amazin nick did you paint he car????

[kyl3_l]

Looking good mate. Will give you a shout this weekend

[Nick J]

fair enough the colour is amazin nick did you paint he car????

No fella I didnt paint it initially. Just done a few jobs for him since he's owned it etc.

Nick.

[MattBrown]

No fella I didnt paint it initially. Just done a few jobs for him since he's owned it etc.

Nick.

2 men, 1 shed, some "Jobs" lol lol

Looking good matt, wont be long now.

Barrrrrr Tshhhh lol

Inspiring me to head for the garage, but nah, not today lol

[matthew172]

as im finished under the bonnet now i thought id get the wings etc put back on after nearly 5 years i think!
crap pics that do no justice
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/023-6.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/024-5.jpg

thanks

[SRimon]

Fookin epic!

[Edd]

That looks very very nice

Panel fit on the front end is awesome

[Benn]

Again, bumper to IC fit is perfect. Front end does line up really well. whole car is looking great dude.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Looking great.

Dont think i have seen it since Brett had it so looking forward to seeing it again.

Roll on next year mate.

[M Sutton]

Stunning mate!!

[Mieran]

Can you not bring the intercooler forward a bit more? Will look better imo cos it'll fill in the space better

[Mazz]

Looks much better with an IC there instead of that silly mesh effort..

[Matt]

Looks mean Matt. Fair play.

[matthew172]

thanks for the good comments guys, much appriciated

mieran, i could bring it forward abit but it sits fine where it is, i think its just the pic that makes it look like it sits further back than what it actually does

[scott.parker]

Maybe find a type of spray paint thats intercooler friendly (as in wont clog it up, reduce its efficiency etc) and spray it black to blend it in more, and did you toy with the idea of white for the wheel color?

Scott

[matthew172]

Maybe find a type of spray paint thats intercooler friendly (as in wont clog it up, reduce its efficiency etc) and spray it black to blend it in more, and did you toy with the idea of white for the wheel color?

Scott

i had thought about painting the ic black but black absorbs heat etc so i thought best leave alone, never thought about painting wheels white tbh as i dont think it would suit the car colour

[Nick J]

Ding Dong.................... :)

[Jeff16v]

I personally liked the mesh, looks cool mate.

[Mieran]

black intercoolers only look good the first day then stone chips ruin them

[Benn]

Looks just right silver as it is.

[kyl3_l]

Went to have a look at the progress on this car yesterday. The pictures not doing the car any justice is an understatement, it's absolutly stunning in person. Everything is so neat and tidy. Unbelievable how Matthew has fitted averything under the bonnet and behind the bumper! And the wheels are perfect. Good work mate:thumb:

[Old man Jimbo]

Well I've just spent a couple of hours and three tins of Carlsberg reading this thread Manners and I don't know whats coolest your car your birthday cake or your wife...

You sexy barstard I love you xxx

[matthew172]

flol thanks jim love you too xxx lol

[novaa6]

Hi Mattew,
Just had a look through your thread and your work is top notch,i have recently bought Nick j mk1 sr and was wondering if that nortech manifold fits on mine?the only thing is my slam panel is not removable like yours. all the best with finishing the nova.
Jason

[matthew172]

Hi Mattew,
Just had a look through your thread and your work is top notch,i have recently bought Nick j mk1 sr and was wondering if that nortech manifold fits on mine?the only thing is my slam panel is not removable like yours. all the best with finishing the nova.
Jason

hi jason, yes the manifold will fit on yours id say, i just had to trim the slam panel a bit, nortech made it for me to be as compact as possible. are you thinking of going for a tubular manifold/turbo combo?

[novaa6]

Just looking a head really as kkk don't last long,and like the quality of the nortech and would put a garrett as more reliable and more power if i need to.Yours will be mad when all done as mines a hand full runing best part of 300bhp let alone 400bhp but will be interested to see if the gear box can take it ?

[dan16v]

Looks great! Black cooler would look good and tie in with the wheels?. I painted myne black and it had no effects on the inlet charge temp, I just used aluminium primer and satin black.

[matthew172]

Just looking a head really as kkk don't last long,and like the quality of the nortech and would put a garrett as more reliable and more power if i need to.Yours will be mad when all done as mines a hand full runing best part of 300bhp let alone 400bhp but will be interested to see if the gear box can take it ?
they are built to handle rough treatment but im not sure if it will cope with the torque of the turbo motor, id say that could be the killer!



Looks great! Black cooler would look good and tie in with the wheels?. I painted myne black and it had no effects on the inlet charge temp, I just used aluminium primer and satin black.

i might go down that route dan but ill see what i think of it when i get it out the garage and have a propper look

[novaa6]

there only one way to find out ,when do you think it will be on the road? it will be pricey to repair that gearbox but they are good fun and make a awesome noise

[Nick J]

Hi guys, This is a little update of what we've been up to for Matt recently........... As some of you know he's never been a big fan of the back end of his motor and has wanted to change it for a while. Now I just happened to have a mint early tailgate sat around which I let him have and he found himself a genuine gsi rear bumper. Im sure you can guess were this is going! However he did want to go for a smoother look so we welded up the holes and filled/primed it to suit...........


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00074-20111222-1555.jpg


That was left over christmas to allow for any movement in the primer and blocked down once I was back in work along with the bumper. We opted to use the original 2k solid paint the car was previously painted in as oppose to base and clear not only for a better colour match but also so these panels will in time fade with the rest of the cars paintwork and not standout at a later date which is what could have happened if we'd have used a quality clear. Just earlier today I got the colour on and heres's the results..........


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00079-20120103-1657.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00081-20120103-1657.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00082-20120103-1657.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00084-20120103-1658.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00083-20120103-1658.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00080-20120103-1657.jpg


Hopefully tommorow will see them flat/polished ready for Matt to collect sometime later in the week. Im sure the majority will agree they should really suit the car and improve its overall look no end. I for one cant wait to see them on! This car is going to look stunning once its roadworthy again fella. Hope you enjoy the pics,

Nick.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Lovely Nick.

Cant wait to see this again. Not sure if i have seen it since took ownership.

[Southie]

Brilliant work as ever Nick, get on with your own now and stop teasing us lol

I've not seen this car in the flesh for a hell of a long time so I hope Matthew your bringing it out of the garage to some shows this year.

[Jeff16v]

It's been so long I've forgotten what the back end looked like before, any before pics? lovely fresh paint as usual Nick. :)

[matthew172]

cheers for that mate, they look mint cant wait to see them on the car

[krobinson]

Awesome

[scott.parker]

Smooth boot, relocated recess plate in bumper iirc.

[Liam]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/[IMG]http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll121/liampoulton/DSC04660.jpgThe new rear will look alot better but I must admit this is the only Nova that suits the smooth boot and number plate recess imo...
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll121/liampoulton/DSC04660.jpg

[scott.parker]

Yeah but you see, as im old and have seen this car loads of time over the years, i know and still think of it staying that way lol
But imo the smooth boot/plate recess is so 2001 lol an i like the fact matt's no putting his own stamp on it, as i think you have to when you buy an very recognized car.

Scott

[M Sutton]

That will look much better now imo! Stunning car all round ;)

[Alex J]

this car is my all time favorite nova:cool:

[scorge01]

Nice I think I will prefer the new back end much more :)

I know there was a thread on mig but is there a full original build thread on this anywhere?

[Southie]

The good old days.

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/Classic%20known%20Novas/brettw2.jpg

[Graeme]

Is that Martin there looking very young?

[lee303]

yup, and stuart cox in the background on the left when he had a nova, think he posts on here still, possibly rob delicata sat down on the right too? at billing but what year? 99?

[Benn]

Funny did like the rear of it, but this new look will look great.

Awesome car, will it be at any summer shows?

[blue_peg_16v]

Yeah but you see, as im old and have seen this car loads of time over the years, i know and still think of it staying that way lol
But imo the smooth boot/plate recess is so 2001 lol an i like the fact matt's no putting his own stamp on it, as i think you have to when you buy an very recognized car.

Scott

I still think of it when it was blue proper back in the day

[matthew172]

thanks for all the great comments/pics guys i hope to have it finished and at some shows this year

[Benn]

thanks for all the great comments/pics guys i hope to have it finished and at some shows this year

Awesome news!

[krobinson]

Billing FTW

[MARTIN KELSON]

Is that Martin there looking very young?

Yep thats me there talking to bretts ex missus.
What you mean looking young............................I am young................ish! :)

[matthew172]

WIP
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/e3d278a5.jpg

[peester]

cheeky pic. Boot not back from nicks then..?

[matthew172]

ive got parts back but cant put pics up because photobucket is ****

[matthew172]

boot off
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/0c9f10e9.jpg

mint early boot, i fkn love it too
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/c7e310c4.jpg

i got the spoiler taken off the smooth boot eventually and i found a simple but very effective way of getting the holes for the spoiler in the correct place on the new boot

a bit of ratchet strap! hold left end flush with the side of the boot and running level with the recess the window rubber sits in and it runs nicley over the centre of the spoiler holes so i just marked the centre of the holes on the strap and hey presto!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/f0e7d871.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/73bdcd25.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/02fb0fc3.jpg

same on the new boot and mark the holes then get happy with the drill
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/284e2401.jpg

fits absolutley perfect!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/22fc4437.jpg

love the new look, going to put bumper on today
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/a6b0b74d.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/22448e39.jpg

ive also decided to go with equal length shafts now and grp a hub/knuckle setup, my knuckles are away being machined atm for the bigger bearing

[Benn]

Boot does look better, whole back end wiil now, more upto date so to speak.

Nice trick with the strap.

[matthew172]

Boot does look better, whole back end wiil now, more upto date so to speak.

Nice trick with the strap.

thanks benn, as they say stock look is the new modified lol

[LEWI007]

Looks much better, why did it not have this boot on in the first place !:p

[Southie]

Looks much better, why did it not have this boot on in the first place !:p
Because the previous owner was following the trend at the time lol

[M Sutton]

Looking forward to seeing it all fitted up! :thumb:

[Rick Draper]

Very nice Watson, very nice.

[krobinson]

Looking super!

[Adam]

Good work, liking the replacement rear end

[Nick J]

Ive just recieved this from the homo sheep farmer his self...... seems he has been busy and the results are looking great! :)


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/Unnamed.jpg


Nick.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Looks the dogs :)

That number plate held on with a dirty great big screw?? :)

[Benn]

Looks great, please say they arnt screws thru the plate!

[gary_126]

New tailgate/bumper looks great (though i have to admit i quite liked the old setup) This car is crying out for a harry hockly T45 cage!

[matthew172]

thanks for the good comments, yes the plate is held on with dirty big screws as im not a fan of sticking them on because when you need to remove them there a rite pain in the ****, screws ftw lol


Very nice Watson, very nice.

its about time you had another project draper!

[Rick Draper]

its about time you had another project draper!

Nar, would only do a nova and TBH looking back i loved my old one. Well I say loved it, I loved the look of it just not everything it became!

[ocdstigy]

Nar, would only do a nova and TBH looking back i loved my old one. Well I say loved it, I loved the look of it just not everything it became!

Was that the red let?

[matthew172]

Nar, would only do a nova and TBH looking back i loved my old one. Well I say loved it, I loved the look of it just not everything it became!

well my advice is buy a nova and spunk some of your excess cash on it lol

[Nick J]

well my advice is buy a nova and spunk some of your excess cash on it lol

Sounds like a plan Rick!

[Rick Draper]

well my advice is buy a nova and spunk some of your excess cash on it lol

LOL Nar will give that a miss!

[matthew172]

well ive decided to go with eaqual length shaft setup and grp a hubs as im unsure the cvs will cope if i use the 22spline nova gte shafts, knuckles are currentley away being machined for the bigger bearings so hope to have them back soon

also thanks to brucer for the shaft that mates up to the dummy shaft

pic of shafts
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/013-9.jpg

[scott.parker]

Im still not convinced it make much difference if you have a good clutch and diff, as i see it as another joint means anorther weakness?

But big block/shafts are a better option IMO.

Scott

[Benn]

I found it took almost all sideways pull away when booting it.

[Adam]

Im still not convinced it make much difference if you have a good clutch and diff, as i see it as another joint means anorther weakness?

But big block/shafts are a better option IMO.

Scott
Its a solid straight splined bar though, so hardly a weakness imo. Its not like your chucking an extra cv joint into the drivetrain.

[matthew172]

well ive got shafts painted and built up now
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/001-46.jpg

ecu has arrived too
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/002-46.jpg

and my new hubs have also arrived, so much stronger when there un machined, pictured beside a machined one that was on the car previously
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/003-43.jpg

[Rick Draper]

Looking mega chief, mega.

When should it run?

[matthew172]

i have everything now to make it run, just need to finish it off and then it will be ready to fire! next month or so i hope

[Benn]

Awesome work dude.

[matthew172]

got my knuckles and new hubs back, well happy with them
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/002-47.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/005-31.jpg

nice new bearings
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/006-35.jpg

and pressed in
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/007-25.jpg

and hub pressed in
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/010-17.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/013-10.jpg

thats the full setup ready to be bolted up to the nova

[Rick Draper]

Could have tarted up the knuckles first Matthew!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Aaaah Mathew dont you have spray can up norf?

Other than that...................Top work fella :)

[matthew172]

lol, well i guessed if i wanted to paint them id need to have them blasted first or they would just come back through rusty again and i couldnt be bothered with that atm, i may get them done in the future though

[Spudly]

Looking good as always, btw have a spy in my thread, see if you recognise my latest purchase lol

[krobinson]

and my new hubs have also arrived, so much stronger when there un machined, pictured beside a machined one that was on the car previously
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/003-43.jpg

That picture really puts it in perspective. I actually can't believe I've had my nova at 160mph with machines flanges.

Thankfully I have some new, in-machined hubs to fit now!

Keith

[matthew172]

That picture really puts it in perspective. I actually can't believe I've had my nova at 160mph with machines flanges.

Thankfully I have some new, in-machined hubs to fit now!

Keith

160mph on machined flanges, naughty but i bet it felt good at the time lol

[krobinson]

LOL yeah it felt awesome. Never again though! LOL

[Benn]

If hubs are machined correctly, you shouldn't have a prob. But again good work Matt, really wanna see this car in the flesh.

[matthew172]

If hubs are machined correctly, you shouldn't have a prob. But again good work Matt, really wanna see this car in the flesh.

i think its just the actual amount that needs to be removed thus weakening them thats the problem benn, ive seen many of them thats broken in the past, hope to be at billing with it this year

[Benn]

I have first hand, very scarey. My mates Corsa broke one in about 500miles(Mtec stuff) mine which are machined the right way have been fine for 4/5 years...

And awesome, would love too the car in the flesh, work you've done is amazing.

[matthew172]

There was nothing more satisfying than hearing my engine running for first time yesterday with no major issues but there was nothing more dis heartening than going into the garage thismorning to find oil leaking down the side of the sump coming from the crank seal - gearbox side ! what a total ****ing *******

[Benn]

Bad luck dude, welcome to the rest of us'es world.

[Rick Draper]

There was nothing more satisfying than hearing my engine running for first time yesterday with no major issues but there was nothing more dis heartening than going into the garage thismorning to find oil leaking down the side of the sump coming from the crank seal - gearbox side ! what a total ****ing *******

What a ****ing ****house Watson. Gutted for you.

This is without question the best on going project car ever to grace these pages.

[matthew172]

Daylight !
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/rich16v/406e0f51.jpg

[MARTIN KELSON]

Did it drive out under its own steam?
Is that it now ready for the road this year?

[matthew172]

rather a crap pic, yes it does move under its own steam now, i just need to get it mapped then run it in

[M Sutton]

Stunning! More daylight pics needed though. Am looking forward to seeing it at billing!

[Benn]

Looks awesome dude, roll on mapping vids then...

[matthew172]

today i changed my back axle for one i had in stock that had the conversion plates welded on as the one that was on just had spacer plates that werent welded to the axle
axle off
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/003-45.jpg

lacking pics but new axle on
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/005-33.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/006-36.jpg

exhaust, 3 silencers to make it reasonably quiet
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/004-32.jpg

and when i was finished fitting the axle and it was back on its wheels i noticed it was sitting slightly higher on the drivers side rear, i havnt taken much notice before hand but after some head scratching and pi55ing around i discovered the front drivers side was sitting approx 10mm higher than the pass side therefore puttting more weight on the rear pass side and making it sit lower on that corner so after some more pi55ing around it turns out my strut insert seals are bust and pi55ing oil out and also theres a internal problem with the insert as it should have around 5" travel and it will only push in 3" max, thats why it was sitting higher on that front corner, not sure what make the insert is, fearless thinks its either bilstein or decarbon. ill just send it to hockly and let him fix it i think. some times its just one thing after another lol

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/008-22.jpg

[MARTIN KELSON]

These things are sent to try us Matt!
If everything was straight forward wouldnt it be a boring build? :)

[Benn]

What are the straps for?

[fearless]

Any Id numbers on the insert Matt ?

[fearless]

What are the straps for?


Straps are used to restrict the droop on the rear beam - stopping the springs from falling out

Its an old trick the rally boys used to do - in fact they used the same progressive spring in the rear for forest and tarmac events but used the straps to 'lower' the rear for tarmac events, by compressing the rear suspension and using the strap to hold the desired height !!!

[matthew172]

Any Id numbers on the insert Matt ?

hi dave, cf07 is the only number on the inserts, they look very much like bilstein ones you can buy from ralloy and hockly

[fearless]

Without stripping mine down I can't confirm which ones you have

The pilbeam struts came from Iain at Eurorally and were sold as Tarmac spec Pilbeam Struts - but I cant remember what he said the inserts were - I have a feeling he said Decarbon (thats what the works rally novas originally ran)

A quick call the Martin at Harry Hockly Motorsport should give you all the info you need - what he doesnt know about nova's isn't worth knowing

[fearless]

A search around the internet suggest its a Decarbon Number -

Quote :"The CR05 code is a De Carbon number. I think that this was a gravel rear shock. I think that CR03 was tarmac"

So you'd think CF would be front


If your struggling to find out let me know and make some phone calls


Dave

[matthew172]

A search around the internet suggest its a Decarbon Number -

Quote :"The CR05 code is a De Carbon number. I think that this was a gravel rear shock. I think that CR03 was tarmac"

So you'd think CF would be front


If your struggling to find out let me know and make some phone calls


Dave

i think you could be right, i would say hockly be able to re furb them for me, ill give him a call, and also was the pilbeam bodies not made to take either decarbon or bilstein inserts? this is just what ive read somewhere before

thanks matt

[fearless]

From what I understand they take both Bilstein and decarbon inserts - both the same design just different rating /manufacturer

Martin at HHMS has worked on Nova's since they started rallying them - He'll know

[Benn]

Straps are used to restrict the droop on the rear beam - stopping the springs from falling out

Its an old trick the rally boys used to do - in fact they used the same progressive spring in the rear for forest and tarmac events but used the straps to 'lower' the rear for tarmac events, by compressing the rear suspension and using the strap to hold the desired height !!!

Ah nice, few years ago Mr MOT man was impressed when mine fell out..lol

Thought you'd be running it with coilovers all round now...

[matthew172]

From what I understand they take both Bilstein and decarbon inserts - both the same design just different rating /manufacturer

Martin at HHMS has worked on Nova's since they started rallying them - He'll know

rang martin at hhms today and he said exactly that, both same dimensions etc but different manufacturer, he has also heard before of the decarbon inserts coming adrift inside and restricting piston travel

bilstein inserts it is them

[fearless]

Did he recommend what bilstein rating to use - I've got 270/120 Tarmac inserts in my Pilbeam struts, That seems to be the standard spec - although you can specifiy what bump and rebound from Bilstein if you have the money !!!!

[matthew172]

Did he recommend what bilstein rating to use - I've got 270/120 Tarmac inserts in my Pilbeam struts, That seems to be the standard spec - although you can specifiy what bump and rebound from Bilstein if you have the money !!!!

he didnt, he just said they were all the same! he is selling them at 12 plus vat plus postage so not much change out of £150
i wouldnt have thought

ralloy sell these http://www.ralloy.com/ral2062-bilstein-insert-30070-tarmac-short_c51p299.php and they are about the same dimensions as what hockly said but there cheaper, what do you think about them ?

[fearless]

I'd say those were for a Mk2 escort as thats Ralloys speciality - not sure if they are differnt although worth a call to check

Give these guys a call (Its where your quaife lever came from (Cheaper than from quaife direct ??)). Although it specifies for a Corsa B - They use the same strut so I'd have thought nova stuff to be the same

http://www.montgomery-motorsport.co.uk/search_category.asp?category=Corsa Parts

EDIT : Sorry cant get link to work properly - click on corsa at left side of page


Martin Kelson got his bilstein struts from HHMS - He may have more info on spec

Dave

[matthew172]

thats great thanks dave, ill give them a call tomorrow

[MARTIN KELSON]

Doesn't say on my delivery note from Hockly what mine are.

Blimey though in 2003 I paid including vat & delivery nearly £500 for a pair of front shocks!!
Must of been feeling flush back then ��
Shouldn't look at old receipt's!!

[matthew172]

Doesn't say on my delivery note from Hockly what mine are.

Blimey though in 2003 I paid including vat & delivery nearly £500 for a pair of front shocks!!
Must of been feeling flush back then ��
Shouldn't look at old receipt's!!

was that for a built up complete set of front shocks? as i see hockly is selling complete front shocks now for £326.29 each!!! and i assume that will pe plus vat too, crazy money!

anyway montgomery motorsport ftw, got a bilstein insert on the way from them, think ill change the other one to the same before it goes on the road

[fearless]

Good news - Although they were in Ireland I've bought a helmet as well as the quaife lever off them - Arrive within a few days and always a bargin price :)

[matthew172]

Good news - Although they were in Ireland I've bought a helmet as well as the quaife lever off them - Arrive within a few days and always a bargin price :)

yeah, thanks for the heads up on them dave the guy was very pleasent on the phone also, ill deal with them again

[matthew172]

ive had to get some decent pics of the car for insurance purposes so i might aswell share them
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/007-26.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/010-18.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/009-20.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/014-10.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/012-8.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/018-7.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/016-8.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/matthew172/017-7.jpg

[Spudly]

Absolutely stunning, is she road worthy/mot'd & taxed now then?

[Nick J]

Looks fantastic mate! Roll on the mapping............. Cant wait for the passenger ride.

Nick.

[Graeme]

Quality, how come your temporary engine covers are still on there though?

[matthew172]

not roadworthy yet, just need to sort out front strut issues and get it mapped then it will be ready for the road

[Jonlem]

Lovely car. Good luck with the mapping

[scott.parker]

Now i will get shot down for saying this, but i was never as impressed as some when Brett had this car, but now mate I'm very impressed with what your turning it into!
A proper built engine to match the sort of performance it should have.
And the water pipes in braided is very interesting, did you get the tank customised for that?
Also have you got two blow off valves?

Best of luck with it all mate

Scott

[matthew172]

thanks for comments, graeme the temp covers will remain until mapping is done to prevent any scratches etc

thanks scott, much appriciated! i only have the one bov, the other part you can see is the wastegate, the tank was modified with 2 aluminium weld on -6 jic male bosses so i could connect the -6 braided fittings to it

matt

[MK999]

1 blow off valve and one external wastegate in the same style it looks to me Scott.

Always loved the motorsport styling of this :)