Nova turbo

[yellow nova]

well i've gone and bought back my old nova :roll: heres what it looked like when i sold it http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9805/16gsi003qv1.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=16gsi003qv1.jpg)

and the day i picked it up http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/4135/image024nu7.th.jpg (http://img454.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image024nu7.jpg)

and the work starts http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8797/rrday016wg0.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rrday016wg0.jpg)http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/2308/turbonova002kj6.th.jpg (http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova002kj6.jpg)http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/6602/turbonova004qc3.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova004qc3.jpg)http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2227/turbonova009mn8.th.jpg (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova009mn8.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/343/turbonova012hn7.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova012hn7.jpg)http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3487/turbonova014oy1.th.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova014oy1.jpg)http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8528/turbonova015wy1.th.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova015wy1.jpg)

[draper]

whats the plan then ??

is this the 'stella built' one from the features ??

[yellow nova]

What do you mean stella built one.

[Ben]

Thought you meant your yellow one you sold to Steve!

[yellow nova]

no i got this one of nick caros mum, then sold it about 2 years ago and i can't belive how much it has been let go. but soon to be like new again

[vaughanmc]

Used to be a mint car -- Still is good like

Can't wait to see some more progress :)

[yellow nova]

Just a small update to begin with. I know its been a long time, but I've been very busy with the car, this is what I've been upto lately: I've managed to sort all the wiring out and whilst checking the engine loom I had noticed to 2 earths that went to the fuel rail had completely snapped off so I have also fixed these, I also noticed that one of the wires on the amaul valve had completed snapped off on that, so that has all been soldered back. anyway thats all sorted now. I've also put on 4 new CV boots, all the old ones were split, also put on 2 bottom ball joints as the boots on these had also been split. I've found some replacement seats and fitted these,and tidied the wiring up behind the clocks, the suspension has been fitted with new AVO coilovers, the wings have been re-fitted and I've also made new brackets for the FMIC, this is where I am currently up to. Today the car went off to JP at Macclesfield to have the exhaust made, I'll hopefully get it back next week to carry on with the re-build.http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/1156/turbonova022va1.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova022va1.jpg)http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1552/turbonova021si8.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova021si8.jpg)http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3866/turbonova020ax6.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova020ax6.jpg)http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/6698/turbonova023mf8.th.jpg (http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova023mf8.jpg)

[vaughanmc]

Looking good mate, will it be at Billing?

[big gra]

too much chromr for my liking but nice car all the same?!

[yellow nova]

no it wont be at billing still got a lot to do on it yet

[yellow nova]

well it's back from having the exhaust made and it's huge http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/lmao.gif http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8459/turbonova024fn7.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova024fn7.jpg)http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5484/turbonova025qd3.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova025qd3.jpg) and just to show you that it is a full 2.5 ins all the wayhttp://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7161/turbonova026of6.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turbonova026of6.jpg)

I all so had another exhaust made for keith Robinson aswell so we got them a bit cheaper ill get some picture of that one off the car later. O for got to say ITS ALIVE to i got it running tonight

[Adam]

System looks cool.
Nice sized tailpipe too, 4"?

[krobinson]

Excellent, thanks again dave!

[Mike]

looking very nice indeed

the reg is incredibly similiar to my old SR aswell :thumb:

[yellow nova]

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova028.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova029.jpg

[Stoo]

bloody hell, thought this was MINT

[krobinson]

It is absolutely mint. But it doesnt take alot for a bubble to start on an arch. Think once it starts its best to chop it all out and replace!

[Stoo]

the impression i got was that even the arches were good

[philly]

looks very nice. will look forward to see this flying around stockport when its sorted.

[Adam]

If you've got the skill/tools to replace the arches, then you might as well, even if there in good condition.
It definently looks quite mint, judging by the inner arch condition etc.

[yellow nova]

well as the weather was poo again i had the day of so i spent some time on the car http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova032.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova030.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova031.jpg
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[SRimon]

my nova went in the exact same spot behind the strut this one has...

looks great work though!

[big gra]

good job on the rear arces matey!!

[GRUNT 16V]

looking good bud!

[yellow nova]

well just a bit more work http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova033.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova034.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova037.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova035.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Sort the pics out lol -- There all over the place

[Iain]

Sort the pics out lol -- There all over the place

???

Nice one, looks like you know what you're doing when it comes to bodywork!

[dave.gsi]

the pics are 3 wide. im standing at the end of my drive and still cant see them all!

put them one after another (press return after you put the link in) :thumb:

[Riggy]

looks ace dave , are you doing the welding and painting yourself ?

[yellow nova]

Yes mate i'm ok with cars but poo with computers lol as you can tell

[Riggy]

**** hot :thumb:

fancy doin some more lol

[yellow nova]

my be :roll:

[yellow nova]

Right i've been doing a bit more at it now http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova039.jpg
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[vaughanmc]

Any pics of the arch lips? To see how much you have taken off them..

Looking good this one :)

[yellow nova]

what do you mean arch lips ? i've rolled them up but i can get you a picture of that

[vaughanmc]

Yeah a pic of that would do

See the bit that usually rusts on the back arches -- That bit...

[yellow nova]

if you mean near wear the sill meats the arch you cant see a lot. quite a lot comes of thier but you can still weld the inner arch to the out one and then then you seal them to geather aswell. i sealed them from the inside aswell, hope this helps you out

[Adam]

More nice work. Top job.

You leaving the side repeaters/door locks on?

[yellow nova]

well i have fineshed all the repairs now this was the last bit http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/Image035.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/Image036.jpg
just got to paint it now http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif
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[vaughanmc]

Should be mint once its done!

[yellow nova]

Well because the weather is so s--t i've had time today to paint the car http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova045.jpg

[craig green]

Whats with the overspray all over the beam & mount etc?

[yellow nova]

I've got to paint the drum and the rear beam yet, and underseal everthing so thier was no piont masking it all of

[Adam]

Looks a top finish, saying your spraying it in your garage,Lol.

[nova ian]

Finish on the paint looks good, nice work.

What coilovers are you running mate?

Cheers
Ian

[vaughanmc]

Looks seamless bud!

[shy witness]

looks the part indeed

[yellow nova]

And after a little flat and polish http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova048.jpg

[big gra]

wanna do mine???

[philly]

looks the mutts nuts fella. top work

[gazz]

top job there mate

[Dave.]

you removed the rear window frames didnt you? cant tell in them pics?

[yellow nova]

And now for the other side http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova051.jpg

[EdnovaScooby]

Do you paint motors for a living?

My next project will need painting & body work fancy doing that for ?????

[yellow nova]

Well it's nearly fineshed now just got to give it a valet and sort out a few water pipes on the engine and then run it up to temp and see what happens http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova053.jpg
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[sport]

That is looking mint :)

[Lee Page]

Looks ****ing fresh mate, loving the paint work.

[yellow nova]

Well i think it's ready for it's mot now, got most of the jobs done on it now sorted all the water pipes out got it runing ok the fan kicks in and turns off i all so have a switch on the fan so i can turn it on when i want to. So fingers crossed for saturday http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova056.jpg
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[yellow nova]

For got to say thanks to nick caro for sorting out the gsi stickers for the doors

[Adam]

Fooking awesome job mate, you should go into business in a bodyshop lol

[blue_peg_16v]

very nice mate love the manta mirrors

[Austin_Nova16]

Looking fantastic! :thumb:

Is that 2-pack or celulose?

[yellow nova]

It's base coat and the 2pack clear coat you can't buy celulose any more

[craig green]

Looking good. Are they original GM decals or repro's?

I want some but cant source originals.

[Austin_Nova16]

Forgive my ignorance.

But whats base coat? Primer type stuff? and clear coat? Is that laquer?

Re: Cellulose. I bought 4litres the other day..

Cheers!

[fearless]

Base coat is the actual colour - metalic, solid etc
Clear coat is the laquer - required to seal the base coat and provide the shine !!!!

Cars looking good again Dave

Only wished I worked as fast as you do on your nova - If your interested in nova bodywork - my nova project needs some !!!


Dave

[Austin_Nova16]

Cheers for that.
I've never enquired about 2pack becuase you need an air fed mask for it really I thought. Always stuck to cellulose because the fumes are slightly more friendly to the lungs, but the 2pack's deffo the way to go really for long lasting paint a sweet finish as the pics show.
Would it be alright with a half decent non air-fed mask?

[Nick J]

Looking very well indeed ! :thumb:

[yellow nova]

:D Well it passed it's mot today first time, just rang hic and insured it ?357 full comp trax here i come

[vaughanmc]

Minted mate!

[yellow nova]

just a small update
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova082.jpg
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[Riggy]

looking good dave , :thumb:

[krobinson]

Good work Dave :D

[novaco]

just read the whole thread..absolutely mint mate!

best colour for a nova anyday!

[Nick J]

looks well dave, quite fancy some turreting on mine...... looking at them pics from the rr day the cars now looking awesome!

[yellow nova]

And now for the other side. It's not nice cutting out big lumps of your car http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/lmao.gif


http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/turbonova083.jpg
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[hybridturbo]

Nice touch wheels make it stand out and the ride height can be adjusted as you please

Keep up the good work

[John]

Love this car! looks awesome in the last pic! What colour are the wheels by the way?

[yellow nova]

i have some flip paint that i got of a mate of mine. They flip from red to green in the sunlight

[vaughanmc]

What does the turreting do to it?

Smart colour of wheels as well :)

[craig green]

What does the turreting do to it?

Smart colour of wheels as well :)

Gives the rear coilover enough space within the arch/wheel/tyre gap. Also you can choose the vertical position of the top mount of the shock, so the extremes of ride height are your own choice.

[vaughanmc]

Mint - So it could be put on the deck?

[craig green]

Mine will actually go down 2'' further from here.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/GSi_build003.jpg

[vaughanmc]

2" = 50mm ?

Jeez that will be slammed

[craig green]

Yeah I wont be going that low unless maybe static at shows.

Infact the platforms are at half height in that pic. I've never played with them.

It just means I have the choice to & obviously it still has the travel in the coilover. The main issue is how much clearance the wheels have in the wheel house.

[vaughanmc]

Nobody came up with something to sort that out?

Bigger tubs..

[R1CH]

Nobody came up with something to sort that out?

Bigger tubs..

Why would you want to ?? it would look like it was wheelie-ing down the road and handle like ****e !!

Looks good anyway Dave.