Nova Van Project

[KITT1972]

This is a nova van i bought off ebay about 4 weeks ago (without these wheels)

I have started doing a few bits to it needs a lot of work.

Tell me what you think and if you have any good ideas to try

Want to do a 16v lump as its only a 1.5d
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HOPING TO PUT A 16V LUMP IN IT.

will add pics as i go

thanks for looking

MORE PICS TO FOLLOW

[gammienov16v]

goodlook fella i had a van myself, it looks due a c20letlol since your asking for apinions:thumb:

[carls nova sri]

nice one looks mint

[KITT1972]

Wish It Was Mint Needs New Driver Door And New Bonnet

Plus Bit Of Welding Which Is Being Done At The Moment

Thanks For Your Comments And Keep Them Comming

Thanks

[gammienov16v]

yes mate it looks realy clean

[KITT1972]

Do U Have Any Pics

[Martin]

1.7 td ;)

[gammienov16v]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x49/jodiepp/Menov2.jpg?t=1185047401

[gammienov16v]

this was my old 2.ol 8v van mate

[Dave.]

looks nice.. but vw wheels? are they a good fit?

[gammienov16v]

wot up with the drivers door and bonet it look fine in the pics.

has the door gone on the inside?

[General Baxter]

Want to do a 16v lump as its only a 1.5d
HOPING TO PUT A 16V LUMP IN IT.


dont you even dare, lol

[KITT1972]

I AM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING VAUXHALL CENTRE CAPS FOR THEM. DONT WANT TO PAY SILLY MONEY, BUT I WILL GET THERE.

THIS WAS A PIC OF MY LAST 16V EFFORT MIGHT TO IT IN THIS VAN SORRY
BAXTER :)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/scan0001.jpg

THE BONNET HAS got BONNET PINS WHICH I AM NOT KEEN ON AND HAS A FEW DINTS IN IT AND THE DOOR AS GONE IN TWO PLACES ON THE INSIDE :mad:

[gammienov16v]

i use bonnet pins because, wen i poped the bonnet (tryed to po the bonnet) the catch came off and the cable got stuck on the brake master cylinder and took it straight off, so im stickin with the pins, we all have diffrent tastes.

if i was you id go with a redtop although the 1.7 diesal's go well a mate of mine had one, standard it was probley just as quick as a gsi if not quicker. good look anyway fella i hope it all go's to plann;) :thumb:

[General Baxter]

1.7 TD do it see my sig

i had just under 290bhp for a few seconds untill it exploded

[KITT1972]

not something a want to deal with lol

what do you have in the van now plus do u have any pics
baxter

[General Baxter]

the reliable engine just looked std,(one in my sig) untill i took it out, and sent it to the tuners, then came the fun, TT lol

[KITT1972]

Well Things Are Comming Along Ok. Van Is Having Some Welding Done At The Moment On The Front Chassie And Also Rear Spring Mounts. Brother In Law Is A Welder. Been Up The Breakers And Bought Some 16v Brakes And Painted Them As Well As That I Have Repainted Some Second Hand G Max Springs And Shocks Which Will Be Going On Soon. Also Started To Custom The Rear Of The Van With Grey Carpet. I Will Hopefully Be Going Some Work On It Next Weekend And Show Some Pics.

Anybody Else Doing A Van At The Moment

Thanks
Scott

[KITT1972]

Well I have got the car back from my brother in laws. It has had some welding done on it. So thought i would do the wheel arches and the side skirts today. Well what can i say It took me tha whole day to do just one side.

I used the method of putting double sided tape on each clip and then drill hole and rivited the clips on will red oxide primer on each rivit to stop the rusting. One tip i would recommed it on each clip i filed the little bits on plastic that it on the body work so the tape stuch better. Worked a treat.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6180172.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6180174.jpg

i also painted the wheel arches

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6180171.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6180175.jpg

plenty more to do

still need to do the other side then i will be doing the brakes i have 20 grove red dot discs and 16v breaks

thanks for looking

[shazzi_23]

looks smart mate, i miss mine,

[KITT1972]

thanks mate

loads still do do but when the other half lets me do some more i will post it asap

[KITT1972]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6200187.jpg

finished off suspention today

plus had a good clean up inside what do you think

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6200192.jpg
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tell me what you think as i would love to no your thoughts thanks

[puss puss]

looks kool quite like vans and i also like them wheels :)

[Adam]

Im liking that, looks very tidy.
Rear end needs slamming ;)

[ReeceH]

oh makes me wanna continue my nova van,
had mine a couple years now and put the xe in it ages ago then just got it running but then thought id take it all back out and do a neater job of it, as i rushed it the 1st time

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/ReeceH/Photo-0191.jpg
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[KITT1972]

I really like that van it looks mint. Wish mine was that mint.

I have now but 60mm lowering springs on rear and front rubbing a little on front need to trim front arches.

Did you take or have troble fitting the engine mount in when you where welding it.

[John]

Hi mate, sweet van! Pm me if you're still intersted in the window kit.

[tom_beverley]

Nice work Scott, looks a clean example :thumb:

[ReeceH]

I really like that van it looks mint. Wish mine was that mint.

I have now but 60mm lowering springs on rear and front rubbing a little on front need to trim front arches.

Did you take or have troble fitting the engine mount in when you where welding it.
cheers, yeah its a clean ol van like! yeh i welded the mount 1.5" lower than normal so had to cut it off and weld it on again

[KITT1972]

Will Be Doing More This Weekend Keep You Posted

[euro sbd]

looks mint love it

[KITT1972]

WELL HAVNT HAD MUCH TIME TO DO MUCH REALLY. JUST CLEANED IT AND CAN NOW SEE THE FULL BEAUTY OF THIS VAN WITH THE SIDE SKIRTS AND A GOOD CLEAN
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6260198.jpg

[gammienov16v]

well fella that looks, the part keep up the good work

[KITT1972]

I thought i would show you all what i have had to deal with from when i bought the car to now. I have started to trim the inside of the van at the back. It was in very bad condition ie all the part chipped every where and also sand,soil,dog hair you name it it was in there.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture203151.jpg

and now this is as far as i have got
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6300202.jpg
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I have also now made a room for her. its tight but it mean she will be dry for the winter
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6300210.jpg
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I also bought some kick plates for ?5 think they finish the sill of well
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P6300206.jpg

leave me you ideas, thoughts, and recomendations any help is always apperciated thanks for looking

should I cover the innder arches or paint them i cant decide?

[Martin]

paint them dude.. looking mint...

maybe have a nice hidden/sutble ICE install?

[General Baxter]

sell it me lol

[KITT1972]

You already have one baxter dont you? how much you doing to give me for it?

i will paint the inner arches as that what i thought would look the best?

[bigbened]

bloody hell ive just spent the last few days carpeting the back of mine, how did you attatch the blue pannels over the rear window section mate because im stumped

[KITT1972]

I got the rear glass and copied that with about 5mm all round th edge and traced it onto a sheet of ply. Also stuck some wood onto the panel of metel with no nail so I could attach the board to it. Do you have any pic of your van and inside would love to see.

[Ash]

you could get some gte/gsi rear arch carpets, they cover the whole lot not just the front. Smart looking van, like the wheels

[bigbened]

yep ive done the same andcarpeted them just couldent work out how the hell to attatch the things lol, is the rest of the carpet just spray glued on?

[KITT1972]

Yes they are all glue on, but i did get the plastic panels from the cars. and the piller covers so all the finish would be nice.

[Dave.]

im not a fan of vans but this one looks brilliant. the wheels set it off really good. i can see some more novas with these on in the near future lol
keep it up :thumb:

[bigbened]

ok cheers i have done away with the plastic panels and used thin ply to look more boxy and so my doubble 15 box would sit behind the seats lol

[KITT1972]

Have you got any pics of your van bigbended?

[KITT1972]

bump

[GRANT !!!]

good work mate! good to see another van being looked after .wish i had the time to work on mine,mines done 200 mile since feblol lol
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i216/NOVA-VANMAN/nova%20van/workandvan051.jpg



keeep up the good work:thumb: :thumb:

[KITT1972]

Looks really nice. Is it a 16v. If so i might need some help on what you did the the wiring loom. If any body else has done one let me no

thanks

[philthepill_389]

grant them wheels look huge got any bigger pics thanks

[GRANT !!!]

no its not a 16v. used to have a 1.6 16v in it. its a rebuilt 1.4 bottom end and nova sport top end and sport carbs:cool:


http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i216/NOVA-VANMAN/nova%20van/workandvan041.jpg
the wheels are the new mo comp's there 16's :thumb:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i216/NOVA-VANMAN/nova%20van/workandvan053.jpg

[philthepill_389]

that is spot on good work mate keep it up


every fancy selling it give me a pm

[KITT1972]

Well Today was a was a good day i made a start on the central locking and electric windows. I managed to get some moters for the windows but i couldnt find the soilinoids for the doors, so bought a kit off ebay and modded it into the loom. Not a hard job and looks good i will post pics when i next get a chance to do the car.
I also had the best result this week. I wanted to get rid off the bonnet pins that i have on the bonnet. So set out on buying a new bonnet. Looked on ebay and bought i bonnet in blue with in intenetion of getting it sprayed.On picking it up it was the right colour what a result just needed a good t cut and polish

[Eastham]

Dont T-Cut it mate. Get some G3 and some G10 and a polishing mop. Lasts a lot longer

[KITT1972]

Thanks for that mate

that is what i had planned for today. Great minds think a like

[KITT1972]

Well today was the day. I have purchased my 2.0 16v engine. Well I bought the whole car. Will post a pic tommorow.

Engine started first time, with no tapping from cold.

will keep you posted

[adamz]

nice thread mate , inside of the van looks brilliant , reaaly tidy job mate, i am looking into buying a van but can't find 1 anywere at the min , dont want t pay silly money either which doesnt help lol , well dont anyway , spot on job ;)

[KITT1972]

This is the astra that i bought for the XE Conversion

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P7310001.jpg
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thanks for looking

[Dave.]

is the digi dash still in it? might be worth putting that in the nova?

[KITT1972]

i have the digi dash

but i am undecieded whether to put it in or not.

What does everbody else think

[Dave.]

defo put it in. you never get bored of it starting up lol. plus looks awsome when off too as it gives the interior the sleek look

[kevster]

looking good not seen this around

[KITT1972]

where are you from kevster im in crawley

[KITT1972]

well just to keep you up top date. I have started on the central locking and the leccy windows. Also starting to take my 20xe engine to bits for a semi rebuild. So will be busy over the next few months but never seem to get time to do car what with work and the other half moaning. I will get there in the end. Lots of work still to be done to keep up with the rest of you.

[KITT1972]

Bump

[kevster]

im to to far from you atall mate , keep you eye open for my nova up you way please

thanks kev

[Lee-170]

great idea it will be diffrent likeing them wheels

[KITT1972]

Well today was de day i started to take the 16v apart and clean it up
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8170037.jpg

been cleaning and painting a few bits what do you think ?
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8220040.jpg
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[Adam]

Nice :)

[KITT1972]

Well i have been tring to get more of the car done so i can do the engine the need so speed is calling me. So I have had a new spare wheel panel welding in and seam sealed. I also painted it not the best job but does matter as you dont see this bit with the boot panel in place

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8220046.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8230047.jpg

Stopping power is next

[5T1G]

Lookin good mate!

[KITT1972]

well today i spent my time finishing the boot area and i added some badges.
Shall I leave the badges or remove them I cant decide?http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8280050.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8280054.jpg

I have also got rid of the bonnet pins. Managed to get a bonnet of ebay the same colour
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8280051.jpg

Let me no what you think!!!!!!!

[vaughanmc]

I'd remove the badges - Will look much smoother without them

[Markyc]

alrite m8 picked the exhaust up off me today!! the van looks mint! looks brilliant! anyway yer here are a few of mine old nova :( :(

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h6/markyc66/DSC00301.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h6/markyc66/Rebornnova.jpg

gd luck with the build m8! :thumb:

[Rickyb]

oryt mate this looks cool as. i cant wait til mines on the road. power to the van people:thumb: lol

[Ricky G]

i love the van mate it looks realy clean. is it that clean or do the pics do it justice?

[KITT1972]

It is clean. But the pics do help as well.

[Dan-SR]

you boot looks awsome KITT,just needs some full arch carpets like im selling:P

[paddy138]

nice and shiny,

[Ricky G]

is it diesel or petrol? you wanna sell it?

[richmister]

Clean nova, nice find!

[KITT1972]

It is diesal 1.5 no turbo but all this will be going very soon he he cant wait

[KITT1972]

well just a small update. I have painted the xe lump and done a new head gasket. Todat i started putting in a alarm and imobiliser which also has a gsm communicator in it so is it gets nicked or someone tries to break in it will text me.

thanks all really weather is not good so cant really do much as my garage is to small for the van me and a xe lump on engine stand

[KITT1972]

bump

[Lee-170]

Like the blue badge on the old bonnet very smart should put it bac on

[KITT1972]

Bump

[KITT1972]

Well now that christams is out the way i thought i would make some real progress on the van instead of just going lots of little bits. It is now time for the real power to take place as i really want to have some fun in this van in the summer and attend as many shows and regional meets as poss.So it was time to take the diesal engine out the van and get the engine bay welded up and a few patches needed to as there are a few holes where there shouldnt be, below is what i did today.
Below is the engine as it was
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P8280053.jpg

Then taking out the engine today
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I have to then think about getting the front mount welding in as there isnt won being a diesal
The xe lump is almost done just need a cam belt and pullies and a new clutch, the rocker cover and the cam cover are being painted at the moment going to be white.

Thanks for looking let me no what you think

[nova_niek]

Hmmm nice, while Holland is recovering from a cold spell, in Blighty there's people ripping their Nova's guts out in their driveway - in December! Hard ba$tards! :-D

Good going there, love the re-upholstered boot panels. Looks nice. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread Kittmeister.

[Archie]

Very nice build up, ust read through it.
I love this van, so subtle, absolutely bang on.
Good luck with your engine swap, look forward to seeing this progress.

[KITT1972]

Thanks for your comments

[chrisnovaturbo]

ive always wanted to do a van xe. looking good mate

[KITT1972]

Yours In Looking Good To Thanks For Comments

[KITT1972]

small update on the van Collect a F16 Gearbox from paul in essex thanks for that Paul. Also updated the Brakes What do you think
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PA230081.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PA230082.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

i cant beleive i have missed this thread before, its amazing, the van looks amazing mate.


iain

[Nova_one]

how much did you buy it off ebay for mate?

[DW-Nova]

Looking real nice mate, good luck with the build, goin to be a bit of a pain changing from diesel to petrol with all the wiring needing putting in place and so forth. Did you not think about a 1.7td conversion out of an astra 3? has anyone on here done one before, sounds interesting to me.

[General Baxter]

Did you not think about a 1.7td conversion out of an astra 3? has anyone on here done one before, sounds interesting to me.

lol yep and ripped my nova apart and made the engine explode :thumb:

[KITT1972]

Thanks for all your comments as its nice to see people taking and intrest in the van. I bought it off ebay for ?600 with no wheels but took these wheels with me when i collected the van. I am leaving the diesal loom in the van. There isnt to much you need to change when doing the xe conversion as its a simple loom olny wires i need to use are the ones for the dash which are already there.

Thanks to baxter all wires have now bee located and i just need to get the engine bat welded and painted

[Lee-170]

coming on now scott keep up the good work mate

[DW-Nova]

Ripped your nova apart? what do you mean by this? i'm guessing you tuned it up then cause theyre pretty reliable engines otherwise, what did it go like with the 1.7td in it? the best conversion sounds like the 1.9cdti out of a new vectra or astra, that'd be mint. 150bhp standard + loads of torque and tuning potential.

[KITT1972]

It was a 1.5 diesal with no turbo i am doind a xe conversion in it

[KITT1972]

So today i set out to clean up the engine bay ready for the seam welding and engine bay respary. I nitro morsed the engine bay and painted up the steering rack
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PA310091.jpg
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:eek:

[Paul]

Nice work scott

[KITT1972]

thanks paul going to to gearbox next weekend, looking forward to seeing the white nova xe'd

[5T1G]

Fooking hell Scott, you said progress but i didn't think you'd gotten that far. Lookin sweet as, you'll able to tackle those pesky starlets now....anyone one for the three bridges gran prix!lol

Call me sometime

[KITT1972]

Right while i am waiting for the engine bay to be seam welded I thought I would paint the spark plug cover then cam cover and rocket cover, I painted this myself and i very happy with the result

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB040061.jpg

[KITT1972]

Well just to add an up date to my thread. If you are following this thread please leave some comments as I am thinking of not leaving anymore on the thread as people dont seem to be intrested.

Well what have i been up to this weekend well i have primed the rocket cover and cam cover as well as painting the gearbox and a few bits in the engine bay. Talking of engine i have not really showed the engine so i thought i would but some pics on the thread. I have added a new water pump cam belt and pullies

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB070062.jpg
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[5T1G]

It's looking good scott, Plug cover looks spot on and will match the van colour too. Good stuff

[KITT1972]

Few more pics as promised
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB080070.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB080068.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB080071.jpg


Did this tonight

[Rickyb]

just read this again it looks better every time i look at it. when are you looking at having the engine in mate? free bump :p

[KITT1972]

hoping to have the engine in by the end of feb and all running by the end of march

Still lots to do. Still need to pain the whole of the underneath of the car the stone chip and black hammerite

[Rickyb]

good on you mate i wish i kept mine but it was to rotten.:cry:
keep postin i look for this all the time im defo gonna find another. :thumb:

[KITT1972]

Thanks for you comments its nice to see people are looking at your hard work.

[moleman]

hi there, i've read through this link and i'm really likeing your van and the work thts going into it, i've got a van project on the go atm and its nice to see others also being done as i've been away from vauxhalls for a while and tbh havent payed them as much attention as i should,,

anyway good wrk fella and hope to see it around somewhen

[mikey14sr]

That's going to look rather nice when finished from the look of it, well done so far.

[KITT1972]

well today was a very messy day. I wire brushed the whole bottom of the van and undersealed it then painted it with black hamerite well i think i got more on me than i did on the van. Pic to prove. plus i this this kind of pic is a must for any engine removale.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB140086.jpg

[KITT1972]

just finished this looks ok but i will redo it when the car is on tha road and i have more time
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB140087.jpg

[Steve]

Very nice mate, surprised to see a van in such good nic!

Colour really suits it, wouldnt have thought the rims would be a good fit but they do suit it!

Not long till you got the XE in then?

[KITT1972]

No not long cant wait to be honest thanks for your comments

[5T1G]

Scot you crazy bastid!!!

Stop posting on here and get that engine in. We were out on Sunday, twas a good drive managed to get a new record in 4th!!!

Not long now mate, you got my number if you ever need a hand!

[KITT1972]

I will take you up on that very very soon. Give me a call

[Paul]

hurry up you dosser. ;)

[Adam]

Looking well.
Plug cover/air box etc looks cool.

[KITT1972]

right today the car went off to be welded so I got on with a bit more of the engine. I have also bought a sr windscreen with top tint a group N ecu and a gsi front bumper which i will try and spray tommorrow.So today i started to put a few bits on the engine
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB190088.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB190089.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB190091.jpg

[Paul]

That engine looks cracking scott, it really does!

Dibs on your windscreen please.

[KITT1972]

THanks Paul i had to to to Wales to collect the windscreen to not going to let that out of my sight for a while sorry lol

[Paul]

I mean the one in the van at the moment, unless its cracked?

[KITT1972]

yeah you can have it when it comes out

its a little it milky in the corner but thats it

[Paul]

excellent thanks mate, try not to crack it please!

[Steve]

Engine looks lovely! whats getting welded on it? just the engine bay?

[KITT1972]

yeah engine is getting welded plus because the van was diesal it needs and engine mount welding in, plus there are a few hole round the struts

[Jonny Martin]

Just read this thread from start to finish and all i can say is, WOW! this van looks amazing, Really like this van. Great work!

[KITT1972]

well i have had a bit of a set back the guy that took my van to be welded had a accident at is place of work and his whole work shop burnt down lucky my van was out side so its now back in mt garage and i need to find someone else to weld it so i have made a start on my gsi front bumper as it was silk violet to i have sparyed it with grey plastic spray paint but needs a second coat
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB210092.jpg

[Dave.]

thats extreamly lucky that it was outside..... someone up there cares lol

that bumper looks an allmost perfect match to the original colour, top job :thumb:

[KITT1972]

well looks like I have found someone to do my welding might have to wait a few weeks but hey

[Rickyb]

still looks good scott im glad ur car was out side at the time. and i hope no one was hert.

[nova_carb]

what spoiler have you got on it mate..?

[KITT1972]

i have got a gs spoiler on the rear and no spoiler no the front as its a gsi front bumper

[nova_carb]

i ave the same one you have on the back jus didn kno what it was..:)...cheers

[KITT1972]

I have the chance to buy this plate

A 16V XF

Should i do it Its ?200

[Rickyb]

get it bought mate :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Aye mate I'd buy it - The one I want is:

A 16V VM :)

[twistysnovagte]

alawys had a soft spot for the van, and if the right one came alond id probs snap it up,anyway back to yours, just read most of the thread and think a job well done in my opinion.when are you looking to have the van complete?
the plate, buy it now will look the dogs bo**ocks on the van keep up the good/hard work:thumb:

[KITT1972]

Well just to keep you up to date if you are following this thread. Today I decided that i would have a go at putting my sri windscreen in. Well i had a go and i managed to do it only prob was the person before had used so much windscreen sealer that i managed to crack the old screen (Sorry Paul ). I also finished off the inside of the van I was missing the wheel arch covers which i have now covered. And finally i started to polish my magnex exhaust. Pic below
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB270091.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB270090.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB270092.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/PB280093.jpg

Please feel free to comment

[Paul]

:tosser: :cry:

Only jokin, not to worry.

Good work, keep us updated...

[5T1G]

Cor, it's coming on in leaps and bounds. I'll give you a call next week end scot an we'll meet up!

Still on for finnishing for end of Feb?

Engine looks brand new, have you uprated any of the internals or just the ECU?

[KITT1972]

just the ECU. All all new gaskets and rubbers. Ok would be nice to see you

[KITT1972]

I have handed over the money and am now the proud owner of the number plate A 16V XF i will make the F look like E with a few number plate screws and that will be job done. I think it is going to look really good on the van

[chrisnovaturbo]

yeah will look good mate

[Dec16v]

Scott, just read through your project. Lovely looking van mate!! If it's anything like your old SR it'll be top quality!

How long til you get the engine bay painted and engine installed?

Dec

[KITT1972]

Hi Dec

Well the car is going away tommorrow to be welding not sure when it will be back. once the van is back i guess it will take me about 6 to 8 weeks and it will be up and running i wouldnt say it would be finished as there is still a lot more to do to get it up to scratch as for looking like my last sr i will try my best but i dont think i will get it to that standard. But i have set my self a bugdet on this van. And the total so far which will included the engine in and running plus the number plate it owes me ?1800. Hope to bump into you soon cant wait to see you sport looks like its going to be a leader in its field.

[KITT1972]

well picked up the van tonight and all the welding has been done. Egine mount has been done, all the seams have been welded and a little bit in the battery tray.But i wish that was the end of the story on the welding but its not. I think the Van has a spell on it coz the welding guy managed to set Fire to the inside of the car. Its not to bad a need a new carpet and under dash tray also all the soundening under the dash as been burnt, as will need replacing whole inside of the dash as white dust in to were a fire exsitgusher was used.:mad:

But he has made a good job of the welding.

Will post picks of welding tomorrow

[Ernie]

hi bud that sound poo.
As for the under dash trays i think i have some spare bud.

[Lee-170]

sorry to hear about the fire mate good luck on the rest of the van mate :thumb:

[srstevey]

oh gutted dude im sure we can fix it

[KITT1972]

This is the welding that i have had done. looks better in the flesh but hey you wont see and of it when i am finished .
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010001.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010002.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010004.jpg
I can now start seam sealing at priming ready for the final paint

[Lee-170]

welding looking good mate keep up the good work

[KITT1972]

well the good news is i have had a good look at the inside of the van and its all looking good. The smell has gone and a new carpet as been gained. So Im very happy:D and cant wait to get on wit the rest of the build.

[Leeboo]

Nice progress there, sorry to hear about the mishap.

Congratulations on the TV feature aswell, well deserved.

[7ova]

Hi mate
van's looks well,
best looking nova van i've seen in a while:)
did you get welding done for a good price?
i've got mine to do yet. no idea how much its going to be yet?
good work fella

[KITT1972]

welding cost me ?80 but that was with a discount coz and the mis hap with the fire but i was told its about ?150 worth of welding

[Adam]

Looks quite tidy

[KITT1972]

well today has been a boring but productitive day. I have been rubbing down the engine day and started priming a bit pics below
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010009.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010008.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010007.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010006.jpg

[KITT1972]

well todsy was a very productive day on the van. I managed to get the engine bay painted and it looks brill very happy with it . I also recieved my new number plates to go on the van. I also tested spraying the sound deadning with some gloss black looks good so will finished off soon
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010015.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010016.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010017.jpg

please leave you comments

[chrisnovaturbo]

looking good now its paited. im liking the plates shame it wern't xe tho.

[KITT1972]

yeah i wish it was to but hey better than nothing seems all plates with a 16v have gone

[Adam]

Nice job in the bay

[KITT1972]

well just a small upadte. After sparying the engine bay i was not happy with the colour and the finish, so i have re done the bay with a better colour match as well as doing the bulk head tonight. So its all systems go now. I was hoping to put the engine in week weekend, but i cant wait so i think im going to to it this weekend if my mate gives me a hand this weekend if not it will have to be next weekend. Below or some update pics. I have stripped the loom back as its a disal loom and removed all the diesal wiring and added some of the wires for the xe.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010021.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010022.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010024.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010025.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010026.jpg

Thanks for looking

[J4MES]

Looking good!! Nice plate as well!!

[5T1G]

Hi Scot,

Don't think i can do this weekend, def not Saturday maybe Sunday but not sure yet :tard:

Next Weekend is good though:thumb:

[jay xe]

that is one cool van tho and that wire would make me run a mile that why i got one on 45,s

[vaughanmc]

Good work mate - Bay looks good painted up :)

[KITT1972]

well got home from work today and changed my scabby wing bolts for an idea I found on the forum. and what can i say look brilliant. Also took another pic of the engine with the sfi box on.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010029.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010031.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010032.jpg

[Leeboo]

It all looks really good mate, you have reminded me I have to fit my wing fixings aswell! :)

[jay xe]

that is one uber cool engine mate

[KITT1972]

well woke up this morning and had a decision to make? Do I go to the spares Day or do I work on the van. As the van was going to be a free day and I wouldnt need to spend any money that what i did. And at long last made some real progress on the van, with the help from a mate. So the engine is in at long last, and i must say it looks really good if i do say so myself.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010370.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010372.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010373.jpg

[Adam]

That is looking cool :cool:
I like the colour of the cam cover/plug cover.

[Paul]

shock shock horror horror, its in!

Only joking, good work Scott! Looks at home in there.

[just vaux trev]

v nice bud bet you cant wait till you can get it out and have a go got mine running for the first time today, the only time i felt like i achieved something on it in ages, where did you get the coil cover?

[Dec16v]

Excellent work Scott... I love the cam cover colour scheme, much like your old 16v SR, sweet!!!!

Dec

[twistysnovagte]

mmmmmmmmmmm seing that engine sat there, is realy making me wanna move up a step from the1.6, very very nice van you have there, one of the best ive seen infact.great work your doing with it aswell, just wish i had the time to be doing this sort of stuff.

[Rickyb]

reali nice work scott :thumb:

[KITT1972]

just a little update. been busy sorting out engine bay polishing etc. Also heat wrapped the exhaust enjoy.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010423.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010421.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010419.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010420.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010414.jpg

[ian.sutton]

Looks great Scott.

Really liking that. :thumb:

[KITT1972]

small update its all up and running yipeeeeee wont be long now and i will be on the open road :D

[Dec16v]

Were those brake lines any good mate?

Dec

[KITT1972]

No im affraid not the union on the mark two is different one has a size 10 spannner and the other a size 12 also the are shapped different when they go into the brake cylinder. But other than that they are the same. I have used the brake line that goes from the flexi onto the rear subframe as mine where rusted in. Thanks you that Dec

[Adam]

Nice.
You've done a top quality job of the bay, and engine fitment, loom etc all looks nice and tidy instead of just chucked in lol

[KITT1972]

thanks adam I have worked hard on it. At times I have thought of giving up on it but I am doing all the fun bits now.

[Leeboo]

Well done kitt it looks spotless!

What paint did you use on your sideskirts? Can you get it from ebay?

[KITT1972]

this is what I used
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UPOL-PLAST-X-Mid-Grey-Bumper-Paint-VAUXHALL_W0QQitemZ360030203295QQihZ023QQcategoryZ3 0923QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1 247QQcmdZViewItem

[Leeboo]

Thanks for the link mate, good luck with the finishing touches on the car:thumb:

[Rickyb]

loks at home in there mate top work look forward to seein you at PVS if your there. :thumb:

[KITT1972]

Thanks for the comments i will be at pv 08 for sure.
Well havnt done much today as its freeeeeeeeezing but managed to get the gsi front bumper on after having painted it this grey plastic paint and drive shafts on yesterday plus fit a slim line fan. Just taken these pics as this is now the van stands at the min
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010435.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/P1010440.jpg

thanks for looking please fell free to add your comments as i love reading through them

[kevster]

this has come along nicely mate
cant wait to see her at pv:)

[Paul]

the van looks excellent scott, good work!

[shy witness]

great job mate

deffinatly looks the part.

[ade]

good job there - really tidy!

love the SFI badge!

[Leeboo]

Fair play mate, that looks the part, and I'd say the go matches the show.

Maybe a set of MK4 Astra mudflaps if theres room?

[KITT1972]

well this is how i feel about the van at the min:mad: . Got it all done at the weekend but cant get the gear selector lined up its a bitch then got it to select a few gear so took it for a short spin. It hesitates on load so i was seeing if i could see what the problen was so i cleen the idle speed control value and put it back now van wont start. So you would think the problem would be to do with that. Well after spending some time and sleeping on it i went right back to basics and it turn out the fuel pump has stopped working. Thought it might be the wiring so checked the output on the fuel relay and it is given 12v to pump, I ran a wire to fuel pump to battery and undid the fuel pipe just incase it was primed and it does spin it just click GREAT new fuel pump needed. Not sure if modded cars is for me.:confused:

[John]

bad luck scott! I can completely sympathise with you, as i 'm sure most of the other users on here can! Sort out the teething troubles fella, it'll be worth it in the end!

[Austin_Nova16]

Looking mint mate!

Keep up the effort, i'm sure it'll be running fine soon...always a few niggles with these engines (or their components) as they're all getting on a bit now!

:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

if you need help with the gear linkage i can tell you over the phone how to do it. you need someone to help you tho. let me no if you need help with it mate.

[KITT1972]

thanks i will let you no but i think i am doing it right usinga 4.5mm drill bit leaving it in neutral and lining up marks in the turret with gear stick ????????

[chrisnovaturbo]

sound like ur doing it right,
are you putting the drill bit in and then twisting the end of the selector on the gearbox and it slots in more and holds the gear selector in place and you then cant move it???
then you need someone inside the car holding the gear stick in the middle and hold it left but without putting it in the reverse slide, if you no what i mean.
make sure the linkage hasnt got loads of play as you will wasting ur time.
then do the 13mm up pull drill bit out and should be ok and get every gear 1st time.
hope this helps.

[KITT1972]

yes thats what i am doing. Does seem to be working, had another go tonight and its better but still not right. sorted the hesitation problem it was the fuel pump and the sfi box was bolted down properly feeling better about it now :D

[ian.sutton]

Looks awesome Scott. :thumb:

Look forward to more pictures.

[KITT1972]

Ok well just a small update. I have sort the problem, turn out to be a faulty clutch kit, was a lux one so changed it for a sach clutch heavy duty and it now works fine yipeeeee

[KITT1972]

Well I bought a new digital camera today so i thought as the van was now fixed and the weather wasnt to bad i would take it out and take a few snap, I thought i would be nice to share then with you all as you have been supportive over the build
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture004.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture005.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture006.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture008.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture009.jpg
HOPE YOU LIKE IT !!!!!!

[blue_peg_16v]

very nice van mate

[noknok]

Beut bodywork, very slick

[7ova]

looks well mate!

[shy witness]

10 out of 10 mate for turning that wee van into a cracker.

looks really nice now.and ll the hard works deffinatly paid off.

good job

[Ernie]

Looking good scott.
As for the bits i sold you they turned out alright in the end.
See you at pv 08.

[KITT1972]

YES all bits where top stuff, thanks you need a non return value off the fuel tank if you have one ernie

[Ernie]

Cool. I have a rotten gte tank up the yard and think i know what your on about.I will be up this week doing last minute bits to the stick.Is it the ball and holder bit that goes in the filler neck of the tank.
I will pop there tomorrow after work and see what ive got fella.
Glad the bits were ok.

[KITT1972]

yeah thats the bit I need mate spot on if you have it as i am getting fuel comming up the neck

[Ernie]

I will see what i can do fella and let you know asap.

[Ernie]

All sorted and ready to post off once i get your address fella.

[jay xe]

nice and clean like its ment to be

[5T1G]

I had the pleasure of seeings this yestarday and i can confirm that it is every bit as nice as in the photos. It's a real credit to you Scot and i think anyone would be proud to have built such a smart, clean Nova.

The engine sounds real good, almost fruity and certainly packs a punch!

Top Work:thumb:

[Ernie]

Cheers for the paypal Scott.
I posted it off thismorning on my way to work.

[KITT1972]

Thanks Mate Recieved Today:d

[Ernie]

Sweeeeeeetttttt.....

[nova_niek]

I stumbled across this WIP while it was around page 7. After reading all Scott's adventures, including sorting the teething problems, I feel like offering Scott a pint for the effort as well as for the result! Top job, well done. :)

It's been quite some time since I rebuild Project Snap, and the feeling of setting fire at regular intervals to some dreaded Nova-shaped automotive contraption is all too familiar. Yet, I would do it again. Nova's are that cool.

Rebuilding Nova's must be a bit like relationships. You give some, take some, sweat some, swear lots (in my case anyway) and in the end it works out quite jolly nicely. Okay that's enough philosophical ranting for today.

Enjoy the XE'd van mate! :thumb:

Cheers,
Niek

[vaughanmc]

Nice van mate - Did you paint the sideskirts or are they original ?

[craig green]

Damn this is looking good. I've not looked in for some time but it looks awesome. XE looks nice & clean.

Good work.

[Iain]

Your van looks great.


Nice van mate - Did you paint the sideskirts or are they original ?

A few pages ago he said he used UPOL grey paint.

[KITT1972]

Thanks for all your moments guys.

[SRimon]

I love them wheels!

[John]

white rocker cover works well with the blue, agreed on the wheels too, they really suit!

[KITT1972]

Got my insurance sorted £300 fully comp with hid, very happy , private number plate is turning out to be a mission will keep you posted

[KITT1972]

Well what have a been up to this weekend, well after having had two teeth pulled out in hospital on friday, I thought i would have a weekend of not doing anything, but I just cant sit still so I thought i would list what i had done well I hadnt let you all no that i had put a digi dash in the van so thats the first thing, then i decided that i would put some sort of lighting in the back on the van so I have hidden away for small blue LEDS and some switches to turn them on. As the Van is comming along I am starting to plan the sound system. Its not going to be big or expensive as this whole van has been done a a budget, my mate have me this 10" sub so i am going to start from that, I already have some 6x9" in the van floor and sme 3" mids in the doors so really just need to make some sort of housing for the sub and the 6x9 as they sound sh8t where they are. Also had a bit of a tidy up in the garage Pics are all below.http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/000_0063.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/000_0065.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/000_0068.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/000_0062.jpg
these are what i am using for the switches

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/000_0059.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/000_0057.jpg

[KITT1972]

Well now that the van is done and i have started doing a few bits i thought i would get some amps as my mate gave me the sub. I got both these jenson amps which are not in the best of condition but i will give them a make over
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/100_0110.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/100_0109.jpg

[Dec16v]

Looking good Scott!!!

Next time I'm in Crawley I must pop in and see this beast!

Dec

[Rickyb]

looks sweet mate :thumb: for u.

[nova_saloon]

Spraying the amp now? Very nice. cant wait to see the finished speaker build

[KITT1972]

Pasted its first MOT with the redtop in Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:) :)

[Dec16v]

Nice one Scotty!!

[Steve]

Wow the van looks awesome mate, definietly the best one by far, everything looks too clean considering it used to be a diesal! Top work! :thumb:

[KITT1972]

A few small updates
I have done the rear lights and a nova van sticker which i am still deciding on
Also i have been bored so made a start on the sounds. I am not going for big sounds just want it to sound nice.I will be having and 8" sub with 6x9s and and mids in the doors. Each side of the subs will be the amps which i have colour coded the same as the car and engine. which will be behing persex which will be lite up.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/100_0161.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/100_0169.jpg
What do u think comments please

[Paul]

think that looks quite neat actually mate, get them in properly.

[KITT1972]

done a bit more on the sounds tonight
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/100_0170.jpg

[Ernie]

Looking good Scott.
fit some neons in there you know you want to.

[KITT1972]

Well today has been a good day, for two reasons first of all after having waited nearly 8 weeks the dvla finally got there act together and I now have the number plate on my car.

Plus I did a bit more of the sounds
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/100_0173.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/KITT1972/Picture001-1.jpg

[srstevey]

dude bin that sticker on the rear bootlid

[KITT1972]

sticker gone and the white lights have been replaced with euro lights:D

[Graeme]

Just read all twenty five pages and I really like the van mate, makes me wanna go and put a note on the one down my street asking if it 'for sale'. Keep up the good work, looked mint @ PV too.

[srstevey]

yipeeeeeeeeeeee

[liam944nova]

one nice van mate

[belly257]

awsome van:thumb: