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Novasport
09-01-13, 09:51 PM
I would go Z18XE turbo, small block weight & handling with big block power.
NOV4_SPORT
10-01-13, 10:32 AM
Wow ! Nick you never dissapoint with your updates big or small and the attention to detail and level of finish is just awesome mate, the wheels are spot on perfect for the car and the plate is a really nice touch, I haven't seen sr interior that mint apart from in a Nova brochure lol
All I can say really is that this is going to be an epic nova when it's finished no matter what engine you decide to fit, keep up the fantastic work mate
Iain
You must have an understanding misses, this is the third one in six years, I hope this one ticks all the boxes for you
Vlietje
10-01-13, 05:43 PM
Nick, why do you mount the licence plate onto the bumper? Over here we use licence plate surrounds so we can click the licence plates in, so the bolts don't show.
See below for an example:
http://www.idegoned.nl/catalogus/upload/images/100000_1000083_1.jpg
This is unbelievably clean!
If your ever in the neighbourhood drop in and take a look for yourself fella you have my number etc.
She's a beauty Nick, I vote, leave the front engine in as standard............................then slap a LET over the rear but hide it, lol
Lol!
Wow ! Nick you never dissapoint with your updates big or small and the attention to detail and level of finish is just awesome mate, the wheels are spot on perfect for the car and the plate is a really nice touch, I haven't seen sr interior that mint apart from in a Nova brochure lol
All I can say really is that this is going to be an epic nova when it's finished no matter what engine you decide to fit, keep up the fantastic work mate
Iain
Cheers Iain, yeah edd has a habit of supplying me with quality parts for my projects!
You must have an understanding misses, this is the third one in six years, I hope this one ticks all the boxes for you
The misses is fine with my hobby although I think this may be the last project as I intend on keeping it for a good while. I don't get the time like I used to and would rather put the funds to other means. As long as I have some form of cheap fast fun I will be happy!
Nick, why do you mount the licence plate onto the bumper? Over here we use licence plate surrounds so we can click the licence plates in, so the bolts don't show.
See below for an example:
http://www.idegoned.nl/catalogus/upload/images/100000_1000083_1.jpg
Do you have any pics of them mounted to the same bumper as mine? It would be interesting to see how they look and fit. Cheers for the idea.
Nick.
Vlietje
10-01-13, 09:26 PM
Fitted to my GSi bumper and bootlid:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4ce47327.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a1f566b4.jpg
I'll send you a pic of the ones I have on my Skoda Superb tomorrow so you get an idea.
No idea whether UK spec licence plates would fit though but I think they've got the same dimensions compared to NL spec plates.
Vlietje
10-01-13, 09:27 PM
Close up:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/65fe91fa.jpg
Thanks for the pics..... I think it may work on the rear but not at the front with the ribbed bumper etc. your gsi front bumper is a nice flat area where as mine is very different and I don't think even if it worked it would sit right. No point doing the rear without the front either really. Cheers anyway though!
Nick.
If you want to avoid the screws just use double sided foam sticky pads, can get them most places that sell a plate in an appropriate 'level of stickyness'. I got some when I got some pressed metal plates from Dubmeister, and the only issue I had was on a textured bumper that wasn't really cleaned properly, where the plate bends around the front bumper (BMW E34) Other than that they're still stuck there and the front hasn't been a problem with the 2 remaining pads (should really get that fixed though)
Tape all the way for plates.
Stunning, Nick! I am a big fan of mk1's with that skinny bumper and grille combo!
I definitley don't think we see it enough.
Your car looks great, and as usual, is so clean! You should definitley look for some centre caps for your Racelines though. A nice finishing touch.
The way you like to colour-code your plastics and wheels is like being inside my head - except I think you paint better! lol
I'll join in with the composite bonding love-in, too. I bonded a brass boss into the hull of my jetski, and that hasn't been ripped out at 60mph + GPS speeds. As said, it holds panels onto cars and wings onto planes!
Good luck with the rest of it, mate! :thumb:
If you want to avoid the screws just use double sided foam sticky pads, can get them most places that sell a plate in an appropriate 'level of stickyness'. I got some when I got some pressed metal plates from Dubmeister, and the only issue I had was on a textured bumper that wasn't really cleaned properly, where the plate bends around the front bumper (BMW E34) Other than that they're still stuck there and the front hasn't been a problem with the 2 remaining pads (should really get that fixed though)
I've used sticky pads many times before with no issues but the front plate is under a fair bit of tension were it curves in the middle and the area is ribbed not flat so I'm pretty sure they wouldn't work. But it's not something I'm fussed over as I am trying to be a bit more period with this project exterior wise and don't mind the screws etc.
Stunning, Nick! I am a big fan of mk1's with that skinny bumper and grille combo!
I definitley don't think we see it enough.
Your car looks great, and as usual, is so clean! You should definitley look for some centre caps for your Racelines though. A nice finishing touch.
The way you like to colour-code your plastics and wheels is like being inside my head - except I think you paint better! lol
I'll join in with the composite bonding love-in, too. I bonded a brass boss into the hull of my jetski, and that hasn't been ripped out at 60mph + GPS speeds. As said, it holds panels onto cars and wings onto planes!
Good luck with the rest of it, mate! :thumb:
Cheers fella, I'm very happy with how's it's coming along and have never owned a nova with this bumper setup so a first for me too. I was bidding on some caps for the wheels but they ended up going for daft money in the end. I'm sure you said in a previous post though you know we're to get them new? If so can you please drop me a pm as if their not daft prices I would get some. Cheers,
Nick.
Will dig out the contact info mate. I definitley bought them through Speedline though. They said they were now the official Raceline supplier.
An idea of how they look:
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb473/p11forsale2010/DSC00352.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb473/p11forsale2010/DSC00351.jpg
They just need the centre dimple/rough end smoothing over and they're ideal imo.
MARTIN KELSON
14-01-13, 06:34 PM
I thought I read somewhere that Compomotive ones fit?
http://www.sitey.co.uk/catalog/image/products/Sticky_Brackets.jpg
You require these sir
Warm the plate in the middle then gently bend. Then you can match the bumper shape and stick on.
Novasport
14-01-13, 07:33 PM
Will dig out the contact info mate. I definitley bought them through Speedline though. They said they were now the official Raceline supplier.
An idea of how they look:
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb473/p11forsale2010/DSC00352.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb473/p11forsale2010/DSC00351.jpg
They just need the centre dimple/rough end smoothing over and they're ideal imo.
They are later Revolution centre caps for RFX etc.
I too have heard that Compomotive ones fit.
IIRC the genuine Raceline ones used to fit from behind the rim.
I heard about the Compomtive ones too, but Speedline led me to believe they were correct. Trying to find a pic of RL7's with centre caps fitted it a bit of a task lol
All of these are fitted with Compomotive centre caps so they should fit lol
http://products.nasioc.com/images/racelineRL7gold.jpg
http://products.nasioc.com/images/racelineRL7silver.jpg
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.jackson17/images/newwheel.jpg
http://www.lancerregister.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97443&stc=1&d=1199395777
http://85.234.145.37/Remote0987632434287ghj/httpi26.photobucket.comalbumsc139gsijoeDSCF0505.jp g
Good enough for a Lambo and all...
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee483/kdsdetailing/Detailing/Lamborghini/Aventador%20yellow/During%20Detail/DuringDetail42.jpg
whats a matter with bolts and caps to hold the plate on ? lol
I've always just used Velcro but then I do have an obsession with buying number plates
heavy duty velco on my first car was bomb proof, I barely got the plate off when I scrapped it lol
I've always just used Velcro but then I do have an obsession with buying number plates
Nice new clean plates make a car look much better.
Nice new clean plates make a car look much better.
Seconded, ive told a few peeps this before, certainly helps when selling cars :thumb:
Will these fit Nick's wheels?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/516517-compomotive-center-cap.html
I thought I read somewhere that Compomotive ones fit?
I tried multiple compomotive ones to no avail when I had the rl7's you now own until I found the correct raceline centres.
Warm the plate in the middle then gently bend. Then you can match the bumper shape and stick on.
Yeah I know how to cheers but I really dont want to! Screws and caps ftw lol
They are later Revolution centre caps for RFX etc.
I too have heard that Compomotive ones fit.
IIRC the genuine Raceline ones used to fit from behind the rim.
I never tried revolution items so may be worth investigating however they dont look the nicest cap in the world do they?
All of these are fitted with Compomotive centre caps so they should fit lol
http://products.nasioc.com/images/racelineRL7gold.jpg
http://products.nasioc.com/images/racelineRL7silver.jpg
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.jackson17/images/newwheel.jpg
http://www.lancerregister.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97443&stc=1&d=1199395777
http://85.234.145.37/Remote0987632434287ghj/httpi26.photobucket.comalbumsc139gsijoeDSCF0505.jp g
Cheers Liam but the majority of them look like the genuine raceline centres. They look very similar to comp items but are a lot shallower in their depth. Check Martin kelsons thread from when he had his wheels refurbished as it shows the genuine centres. I know this as they're my old wheel/centres setup.
whats a matter with bolts and caps to hold the plate on ? lol
Screws/caps ftw Edd!
Messy.
Nah not on this build lol!
Seconded, ive told a few peeps this before, certainly helps when selling cars :thumb:
It certainly does.... as soon as I buy a car genuine plates/tax disc holder and dealer stickers usually go on. Looks much cleaner/proper imo.
Will these fit Nick's wheels?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/516517-compomotive-center-cap.html
As said above they may but Ive tried and failed with comp centres before. But Im not actually that fussed truth be told! I'll paint the rear covers that stand out and that will do if I cant find some proper fitting centres.
Nick.
http://www.sitey.co.uk/catalog/image/products/Sticky_Brackets.jpg
You require these sir
This! Originally fitted at the dealership. Are you on turrets at the rear Nick? Go much lower? Looking fantastic!
This! Originally fitted at the dealership. Are you on turrets at the rear Nick? Go much lower? Looking fantastic!
Cheers John!
No rear turrets here just the short bodied gaz coilover setup. As it stands theirs still a lot of adjustment available to go much lower but I wont go any further than another 10mm now as Ill be happy at that. :)
Nick.
MARTIN KELSON
20-01-13, 09:47 PM
Nick, have you contacted Speedline wheels in Telford?
I used to work by them and its where my Chronos came from.
They were something to do with Raceline back I the day, dealer or manufacturer, can't remember.
Maybe worth a call or email.
If I still worked in Telford I would pop & see them for you but sadly I don't & there probably shut at weekends.
Nick, have you contacted Speedline wheels in Telford?
I used to work by them and its where my Chronos came from.
They were something to do with Raceline back I the day, dealer or manufacturer, can't remember.
Maybe worth a call or email.
If I still worked in Telford I would pop & see them for you but sadly I don't & there probably shut at weekends.
I haven't contacted anyone regarding centres this time round but I will look into it at some point! Cheers though!
Nick.
Southie
27-03-13, 08:21 PM
Sorry for bumping your thread Nick but with the snow being here I need a Nick J build thread fix lol
So what's in the pipeline Nick over the coming months :)
M Sutton
27-03-13, 08:34 PM
I agree with Southie, Been too long since the last update!!
Mark Beeson
27-03-13, 09:05 PM
Lol I know loads but that would be telling ;-)
Big_Chap
27-03-13, 09:45 PM
Aye c'mon nick!
Novasport
27-03-13, 09:56 PM
Lol I know loads but that would be telling ;-)
I take it by that comment, he has bought your old C20LET and Quaife box ;)
Lol I know loads but that would be telling ;-)
You and me both....
I take it by that comment, he has bought your old C20LET and Quaife box ;)
Sweeeeeeeet
Mark Beeson
28-03-13, 12:12 PM
I take it by that comment, he has bought your old C20LET and Quaife box ;)
Well the box and engine have gone to separate people !
Sorry for bumping your thread Nick but with the snow being here I need a Nick J build thread fix lol
So what's in the pipeline Nick over the coming months :)
It's ok fella... I have acquired a few new project parts but haven't done much with them as yet so not really worthy of an update at the moment. But some parts will be fitted before our favourite summer show so it won't be too long before another update hopefully!
I agree with Southie, Been too long since the last update!!
Lol.... As above cheers!
Lol I know loads but that would be telling ;-)
You and me both....
Sssssssssshhhhhhhh both of you! Lol
Nick.
Hi guys,
Apologies Its been a while! However Ive just come back from holiday so thought It was about time I got an update in. Other things have taken priority for a bit namely house decoration (decorating sucks!) lol. But I had been saving my spare cash for sometime in order to purchase some more parts with a good engine being a priority. Id been looking around for a while but as always its a minefield with old engines as most have been abused and or poorly treated/maintained. Many are out of the car so you cant see or hear them run either which isnt ideal! Then I got some info that a well spec'd nova turbo was possibly being broken so thought Id go take a look. Myself and the missus spent the weekend up at Andy Bishops in order for me to drop by and have a chat with Mark Beeson regarding his decision to split his nova seen below................
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/image_zps189fea82.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/image_zps189fea82.jpg.html)
This was an ideal situation as the car was still complete I got to see/hear the engine run before it was removed and I also got to nosy round a few other parts that interested me too! History wise the engine came refreshed from Steve Milton in 2002 and as many know Steve knows his way round these engines. Its since been refreshed approx 2008 and only seen around 6k since according to Mark. The turbo had also been replaced with a hybrid unit from Turbo Techinics which was a bonus. For many years It only ran Genuine eds phase 2 so has never run huge amounts of boost either. A genuine eds 3.5 kit and Msd ignition replaced this a while back but again at least Its genuine and safe kit to run with the engine spec as it is. Still as always you take your chance with any motor and I know Mark likes to drive them hard but at least Its always been maintained and he certainly hasnt been shy spending on parts or custom work to achieve what he wanted with the car. Believe me their was a huge amounts of ££££ in receipts!!
So we discussed the above and what other parts Id like and came to a deal. A few weeks later once them parts had been removed myself and the mrs brother headed up to stoke in the in laws van with a pallet/ratchet straps to collect. A few parts were also left with Andy as Its only a small van. In the passing weeks I collected these along with some more parts Id since thought about and decided Id have also! In hindsight I think It would have been more beneficial to buy the car remove what I wanted and split the rest lol!
Engine home and filled with a few litres of tws I had sat around......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale133_zps3fa4142b.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale133_zps3fa4142b.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale129_zps30df8a80.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale129_zps30df8a80.jpg.html)
Genuine Eds phase 3.5 ecu with 3 bar map sensor/powerwheel and Msd ignition setup......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale134_zps59729364.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale134_zps59729364.jpg.html)
Huge amounts in receipts......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale136_zps6d6a3aba.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale136_zps6d6a3aba.jpg.html)
Engine spec....
- Re-built C20let by SBS.
- New bearings throughout
- Machined pistons
- Arp rod bolts
- Uprated Head gasket
- Bill Blydenstein Gas Flowed Coscast head
- Xe inlet cam with vernier pulleys.
- Hybrid turbo with cosworth -31 actuator
- Weber adjustable fuel reg
- Genuine Eds phase 3.5 ecu with 3 bar map sensor and powerwheel for adjustable boost
- Uprated high flow injectors
- Msd ingnition setup
- Bosch big power fuel pump with secondary swirl pump/pot also to prevent starvation under hard cornering/use etc.
Im sure it will be enough to keep me happy once installed as approx power is circa 300 according to Mark. Not that Im one to be bothered by figures but the above shot the car round the nurburgring in under 9 minutes so Im sure It will be fun!
Once home It was degreased/cleaned and filled with Tws motorsport (M3 oil) in an attempt to keep it healthy until the time Its ready to go into the nova. For anyone interested here's a video of the car using the engine at the nurburgring....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWWF2We3DvU
Big thanks to Ian,Rob,Rick,Andy & Emily and Mark for their help with the above.
More to follow..........
Nick.
As i said at the time, bloody good buy.
A good idea when running a big block motor in a nova is to have good brakes....... Mark had wilwood midilites with custom brackets and machined bells using 310mm rotors. He had them machined down so they would fit under speedline allesios which was his wheel of choice without using any spacers. I thought these would be a good buy so snapped them up as well as the fuel pump/swirl setup. Another concern I had when looking at pics of my car was I kept thinking it looks a little plain although It is the look I wanted I felt it needed some spicing up from an exterior point of view so another part that came from Mark was the bonnet with the rare courtenay carbon fibre vents........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale036_zpsa8da1f9b.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale036_zpsa8da1f9b.jpg.html)
The discs that came with the brake setup were almost new so I gave the edges and a small area round the centre a wirebrush off and got them primed/painted......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale008_zps12dc0c2d.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale008_zps12dc0c2d.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale014_zps25cc8688.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale014_zps25cc8688.jpg.html)
The calipers and hoses were cleaned/degreased and they were then ready for fitting......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale111_zps1264d666.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale111_zps1264d666.jpg.html)
Lastly another set of parts Mark had which caught my eye were the hockley hub setup. The carriers were machined by Harry Hockley to suit bigger bearings and then use stock 16v drive flanges which make them a lot stronger and less likely to cause problems later. Apparantly Mark and Andy have had conversion flanges crack/snap/shear in the past under hard use which is why they opted for similar setups nowadays. Both cars have tried and tested these and even when being used hard they have lasted so I thought them a good buy. I then sold the conversion flanges I had which didnt far off pay for these which was handy.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale138_zpsdf8fb659.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale138_zpsdf8fb659.jpg.html)
On another note I had this extremely well made rose jointed/shortened linkage to suit the F28 made up. Cheers to Grant for this as its top quality.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale002_zps4c499d5a.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale002_zps4c499d5a.jpg.html)
I also needed a pot type flywheel to suit the F28 as Mark ran a flat type for the F20. I won this on ebay for £5! Later on I blasted it at work making sure the area for the clutch was well masked up. Came out very clean though.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale112_zpsda1c8dd7.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale112_zpsda1c8dd7.jpg.html)
Again much more to follow I just need time to write it up!
Nick.
MARTIN KELSON
21-06-13, 08:53 PM
Some excellent buys there Nick
Such a shame he broke it but iam glad bits will live on. Radiator in mine actually :)
Look forward to more updates Nick.
Southie
21-06-13, 08:57 PM
A cracking build deserves a cracking engine, looking forward to the progress Nick ;)
Wow very nice looking very smart
masseyk
21-06-13, 09:42 PM
Top quality a usual Nick, I see another great read starting to develop!!!
Keith
Acerliam
21-06-13, 10:22 PM
Looking very smart, great buy mate
Carnt wait until you get it fitted
Oooo nice collection, i like the idea of the brakes... Ive wanted to space mine out a bit more to fill the wheel... Might need a pic or two... Thought youd run a flat fly wheel tho.
scorge01
22-06-13, 12:07 AM
Good to see you have updated this I have the exact brakes as you mate look awsome with disks painted might need to do this also really nice linkage can't wait to get mines :) will look really good when you have it out at billing just wish I could make it :( next year tho, but as usual amazing build bud
Kev Turbo
22-06-13, 07:19 AM
Great work Nick,
It is supurb to see some of the main parts of Marks Nova live on.
One of my all time favourites from back in the early 2000's!
Keep the updates flowing!
Nice bits there Nick
Your going to need some misalignment washers on the rose joints on that linkage tho, you won't be able to set it up properly without them I found
Get cracking on the rest of the updates as well
Some excellent buys there Nick
Such a shame he broke it but iam glad bits will live on. Radiator in mine actually :)
Look forward to more updates Nick.
Cheers Martin, It was a shame but at least the bits will be used on other novas which is good. More updates on route this weekend!
A cracking build deserves a cracking engine, looking forward to the progress Nick ;)
Cheers Mr south!
Wow very nice looking very smart
Thankyou!
Top quality a usual Nick, I see another great read starting to develop!!!
Keith
Cheers Keith, thanks once again for your recent help too!
Nice purchases Nick !
Cheers I thought so too!
Looking very smart, great buy mate
Carnt wait until you get it fitted
Cheers Liam, It may be a while but at least it will come together as a good one eventually.
Oooo nice collection, i like the idea of the brakes... Ive wanted to space mine out a bit more to fill the wheel... Might need a pic or two... Thought youd run a flat fly wheel tho.
I would be glad to help as you have always helped me as and where's needed. I didn't actually realise you can run a flat fly with f28?? I have both so no biggy if flat fly is best.
Good to see you have updated this I have the exact brakes as you mate look awsome with disks painted might need to do this also really nice linkage can't wait to get mines :) will look really good when you have it out at billing just wish I could make it :( next year tho, but as usual amazing build bud
Yeah it's been a while coming but I wanted to wait until it was a worthy amount of updates etc. Brakes feel the best setup I have run on a nova to date so you'll be happy with them. Be careful with your wheel choice though as mark had bells and brackets machined to fit as they wouldn't go behind allesios without the work.
Great work Nick,
It is supurb to see some of the main parts of Marks Nova live on.
One of my all time favourites from back in the early 2000's!
Keep the updates flowing!
Cheers Kev! One of mine too tbh..... Glad I got in their before the word was out!
Nice bits there Nick
Your going to need some misalignment washers on the rose joints on that linkage tho, you won't be able to set it up properly without them I found
Get cracking on the rest of the updates as well
Cheers Edd, your pal made it up and has assured me it will be fine as he's made many that have no issues working. However if that is the case it's no problem misalignment washers don't cost much in fact sure I have some somewere will have to take a look!
Nick.
So were was I?........
Since buying the above it left nova funds a little low so no new parts for a while now! I did think though that rather have all these parts sat around I could fit some so planned on making a start with the bonnet......
Upon getting the bonnet home I had a good look round it.... It was a genuine bonnet and wasnt bad apart from a few small dents and the vent installation had been done well but I knew I could make it better. I was considering removing them and briefly tried to but whatever they've used to glue them in with was absolutely solid! Thinking about it I knew their was a possibility of breaking the vents when trying to cheesewire them out or similar so opted to leave them in but make them a lot neater so Id be happy with it once finished.
A messy bead of sealer was around the edge of the vents which I didnt like so removed it. I later tried to remove the vents but as said earlier gave that upas a bad idea! The carbon on the underside was also extremely rough and had been painted over so needed rubbing smooth. All this had to be done by hand as I had no air tool small enough and I didnt want them damaging so fingerblast it was!........
Sealer removed and an attempt at vent removal....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale031_zps35d965d2.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale031_zps35d965d2.jpg.html)
All the underside was prepared first removing any suspected rust/faults I found along the way. I couldnt touch the outside as It needed to be left glossy for the paintless dent guy to work his magic on the small dents to prevent use of unecessary filler etc........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale040_zpsa7563d53.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale040_zpsa7563d53.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale043_zpscfbee21e.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale043_zpscfbee21e.jpg.html)
Then the whole of the underside was prepared....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale044_zps335693e9.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale044_zps335693e9.jpg.html)
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Once my dent man turned up he lifted a few small dents and levelled a couple of rippled areas. Their was however a few shallowed areas he couldnt perfect due to their positions so I did my best to block level the full bonnet to remove these and then fill a few small areas before priming......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale048_zpsb310881c.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale048_zpsb310881c.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale047_zps61e41a82.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale047_zps61e41a82.jpg.html)
A small amount of sealer was needed round the outside of the vents as it has been done previously but they had missed a few areas.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale049_zpsfc4f2a25.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale049_zpsfc4f2a25.jpg.html)
Once that had cured It was ready for high build primer.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale050_zps75668811.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale050_zps75668811.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale052_zps1b9cd034.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale052_zps1b9cd034.jpg.html)
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I only primed a limited area round the back so I could get good build on the rear of the vents to make them smooth. It wasnt necessary to use high build on the full rear of the bonnet as a sealer primer will be enough later on. Into primer we went.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale053_zps387973ba.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale053_zps387973ba.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale055_zps243e58a1.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale055_zps243e58a1.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale081_zps8a78d65a.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale081_zps8a78d65a.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale082_zps15dfc7ac.jpg?t=1371896941
This was then left over the weekend to air dry. I didnt want to force dry (bake it) when I dont know what products have been used previously as they could possibly react with mine and it was a chance I didnt want to take as I was in no rush.
More to follow later...........
Nick.
scorge01
22-06-13, 12:32 PM
Bonnet looking good mate love the attention to detail on every little part :)
also iv got what looks like same brackets they defo fit behind softstars and comps mate
Here's a pic with the comps :)
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab268/scorge01/B453A466-2E91-4D19-ACB9-D28932B7C6DC-1306-00000140AAFE966B.jpg
M Sutton
22-06-13, 12:33 PM
Great work as always and I absolutely love this car even if progress is steady, it will be worth it to see the finished article!
Pistol Pete
22-06-13, 12:59 PM
Even thought they are little jobs, your prep and attention to detail, sorry perfection, is awesome!!
On the linkage side of things, just a heads up...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale002_zps4c499d5a.jpg
The nut underneath the RJ at the gearbox end of the linkage, i drilled though this (through the nut, RJ studding and out the other side of the nut) and fitted a spilt pin as the nut kept coming off. Not slating Grunts work at all. I am running an early Nova linkage with the smaller diameter bushes. Not sure of this makes a difference.
Great updates Nick, good to see your still going with the novas!
scott.parker
22-06-13, 01:36 PM
Wow, didn't see that updates coming..
Shame beasty broke it, but nice to know the engine is in good hands.
I'm not sure that nut under the RJ at the gearbox end is going to work with an f28 (assuming there is one as hard to tell on the picture). Mine was similar and I had to drill and tap the linkage to bolt it to instead as it is so close to the gearbox.
I would be glad to help as you have always helped me as and where's needed. I didn't actually realise you can run a flat fly with f28?? I have both so no biggy if flat fly is best.
Nick.
Cheers and yea, sure you use the F28 cover and the F20 plate, someone will know for sure. I just told them what i was running when i ordered it..lol
I'm not sure that nut under the RJ at the gearbox end is going to work with an f28 (assuming there is one as hard to tell on the picture). Mine was similar and I had to drill and tap the linkage to bolt it to instead as it is so close to the gearbox.
When i made them Lee i put a slight bend upwards so the nut cleared the box casing.
also may need to trim the thread on the push rod rose joints
I would run the pot flywheel as then you can run a LET cover plate which is stronger than an XE one. XE flat fly and cover slipped like mad on mine with just phase 2 (so did a stock LET setup as well though tbh).
peester
22-06-13, 03:40 PM
im sure with lots of boost, its better to have the slightly heavier pot type fly; keep momentum rather than gaining it a bit too quickly perhaps with the flat type.. if it is weaker?
Cheers Edd, your pal made it up and has assured me it will be fine as he's made many that have no issues working. However if that is the case it's no problem misalignment washers don't cost much in fact sure I have some somewere will have to take a look!
Nick.
If Grant said it will be ok it probably will be mate, mine is with a F13 so totally different really
matthew172
22-06-13, 05:21 PM
looking good big lad
I would run the pot flywheel as then you can run a LET cover plate which is stronger than an XE one. XE flat fly and cover slipped like mad on mine with just phase 2 (so did a stock LET setup as well though tbh).
I Run it and its been ok so far, i dont do drag stuff maybe thats why it gives up? I have a "uprated" clutch no clue if it will help... Seems ok.
Great work as always and I absolutely love this car even if progress is steady, it will be worth it to see the finished article!
Thanks.... I see your doing well with your own project nowadays.... Looks great!
Even thought they are little jobs, your prep and attention to detail, sorry perfection, is awesome!!
On the linkage side of things, just a heads up...
The nut underneath the RJ at the gearbox end of the linkage, i drilled though this (through the nut, RJ studding and out the other side of the nut) and fitted a spilt pin as the nut kept coming off. Not slating Grunts work at all. I am running an early Nova linkage with the smaller diameter bushes. Not sure of this makes a difference.
Thanks for advice I will bear it in mind. Always good to get a heads up!
Great updates Nick, good to see your still going with the novas!
Don't think I could ever be without one nowadays!
Wow, didn't see that updates coming..
Shame beasty broke it, but nice to know the engine is in good hands.
Yeah as said previously it was a shame but made life easier for me in a bulk buy of parts ready to go etc.
I'm not sure that nut under the RJ at the gearbox end is going to work with an f28 (assuming there is one as hard to tell on the picture). Mine was similar and I had to drill and tap the linkage to bolt it to instead as it is so close to the gearbox.
Cheers Lee, I think I will have to compare with the linkage Dan made for Andy and Keith for differences and if needs be copy it as they've had no troubles with theirs and the f28.
Cheers and yea, sure you use the F28 cover and the F20 plate, someone will know for sure. I just told them what i was running when i ordered it..lol
Yeah I've heard that.... From what I've been told pot is maybe best though.....
When i made them Lee i put a slight bend upwards so the nut cleared the box casing.
I will take note of this next time I'm at Andys etc cheers.
I would run the pot flywheel as then you can run a LET cover plate which is stronger than an XE one. XE flat fly and cover slipped like mad on mine with just phase 2 (so did a stock LET setup as well though tbh).
Thanks again Lee, I have since been told the same.
im sure with lots of boost, its better to have the slightly heavier pot type fly; keep momentum rather than gaining it a bit too quickly perhaps with the flat type.. if it is weaker?
As above cheers fella!
If Grant said it will be ok it probably will be mate, mine is with a F13 so totally different really
We'll see I guess..... As said above will have a compare and see what the differences are when I get chance.
looking good big lad
Cheers Fred!
More coming later keep your eyes peeled!
Nick.
Hey guys,
So once the primer was dry a good block down was in order. I managed to get it all completely level apart from one area seen below which I ended up blocking right through the primer back to filler in order to get it to a stage were I knew once reprimed and blocked it would be level. This was initially caused by a previous repair marks bodyshop had done and as my paintless dent guy couldnt get in to lift it so I skimmed it with filler as shown previously. However it turned out to more difficult than I thought to re repair!...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale004_zpsfd7cda7b.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale004_zpsfd7cda7b.jpg.html)
Vents inside and out needed a good flat as carbon quality is never great especially this old type......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale003_zps74536c5e.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale003_zps74536c5e.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale006_zps49561922.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale006_zps49561922.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale057_zps89d1cf6c.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale057_zps89d1cf6c.jpg.html)
Once I had it all rubbed down I could use a sealer to fill the gap on the inside between the vent and inside of the bonnet as It could'nt been done previously as the bare metal needed primer first....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale005_zpsd57519f2.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale005_zpsd57519f2.jpg.html)
After the sealer had cured it was time for a re prime.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale054_zps7298453e.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale054_zps7298453e.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale009_zpsfecb3c03.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale009_zpsfecb3c03.jpg.html)
At this stage the vent areas were reprimed over the top of the sealer to give them a better build for me to re flat and make them even smoother.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale010_zpsaa6953bb.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale010_zpsaa6953bb.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale011_zps074ae206.jpg?t=1372000156
Then guide coated ready for a good reblock.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale012_zps45fe2a6d.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale012_zps45fe2a6d.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale013_zpsbfc33798.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale013_zpsbfc33798.jpg.html)
Again once dry.... I used a dry guide coat powder as well as black aerosol already applied to allow me to see any flaws and block level it down to perfection...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale056_zpsb4a96d57.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale056_zpsb4a96d57.jpg.html)
Insides were re flatted too.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale016_zps2d6ef26a.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale016_zps2d6ef26a.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale015_zps4735699b.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale015_zps4735699b.jpg.html)
Bonnet bolts were blasted to get all old paint of them and provided a key for fresh paint....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale017_zpsc6939720.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale017_zpsc6939720.jpg.html)
More to follow........
Nick.
After a few weeks of working on this around business hours It was finally ready for paint yay!.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale018_zps1a87f16f.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale018_zps1a87f16f.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale019_zps521ebc3b.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale019_zps521ebc3b.jpg.html)
I was quite lucky here as the place I work for now use the same spies hecker scheme as the old spot were I did the bulk of the car last year so I didnt need to worry about a colour match and just used the same shade I has prior on the rest of the car. Job done...............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale073_zpsda9a6fd3.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale073_zpsda9a6fd3.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale024_zps67dba333.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale024_zps67dba333.jpg.html)
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http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale026_zpsc9a08f38.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale026_zpsc9a08f38.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale029_zps57b240ab.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale064_zpsef84e5e5.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale064_zpsef84e5e5.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale028_zpsf179aab3.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale028_zpsf179aab3.jpg.html)
Again left to air dry but it did look great the following morning......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale060_zps9b13dd35.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale060_zps9b13dd35.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale063_zpsc3fcc5c4.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale063_zpsc3fcc5c4.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale065_zps44fd6427.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale065_zps44fd6427.jpg.html)
Very pleased with the final result! The vents are now smooth inside and look a lot more asthetically pleasing regarding how well they've been fitted which is what I was after. The outside is now level and as straight as the rest of the body.... Result!
More on route..........
Nick.
Later that week I gave the bonnet a flat & polish. Here's the finished article shots......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale069_zps8e729186.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale069_zps8e729186.jpg.html)
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http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale071_zps91b30445.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale071_zps91b30445.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale070_zps02a6edcc.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale070_zps02a6edcc.jpg.html)
Later we had it fitted......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale109_zpscd7d0520.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale109_zpscd7d0520.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale108_zps08238b57.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale108_zps08238b57.jpg.html)
I fitted it straight onto the old bolt/hinge marks however it did need a little adjusting to be a perfect fit. I managed to remove the old soft close sponges from near the hinges on the old bonnet without damaging them. These were re fitted to the new bonnet with a new bonnet catch clip and safety pin Keith sent me over. I was rather dubious about fitting a modified bonnet to a mk1 as generally the suit mk2's more imo. However I am very pleased with it so its here to stay! opinions welcome however as always.
Again more to follow......
Nick.
With the bonnet finished I turned my attention to somewere else which I wanted to do ages ago but was too lazy to! The inner arches at the rear needed some tidy up work from coilover fitting. At the time they were fitted I was busy moving house so just sprayed them with plenty of waxoil to protect them until I got round to it. After four coats under each arch front and rear we have the following.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale096_zps92cd4c75.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale096_zps92cd4c75.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale097_zps886afaa1.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale097_zps886afaa1.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale099_zps022c98c3.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale099_zps022c98c3.jpg.html)
I seem to be missing pics from the front but here are a few shots with wheels back on.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale095_zps0e134f41.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale095_zps0e134f41.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale106_zps23a91b91.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale106_zps23a91b91.jpg.html)
Hows It was looking on the whole then........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale101_zpsb60e8e54.jpg
Really pleased with how Its coming on! I think freshly painted arches only show off a novas cleanliness even more and as Ive painted right round the back It will give them plenty of protection too. A good coat of wax followed by waxoil round the back lips of all four arches finished the job.
More updates to follow when I get the chance!
Nick.
I like the bonnet, looks stunning in the outside pic
turbodrew1
23-06-13, 05:45 PM
Very nice mate. Bonnet looks well on their.
Acerliam
23-06-13, 05:57 PM
Looking stunning mate, love the bonnet
tahir868
23-06-13, 06:12 PM
Hats off to you, workmanship is excellent! Really like the look of this car.
Are you able to paint cars for people now? If you can.. the 35K Calibre will be getting sent to you as a bare shell!
So things were going rather well however when I had the front wheel off sorting the arches I noticed a small amount of brake fluid inside the n/s/f wheel causing concern. Further inspection showed us the main seal of the caliper was leaking. Pretty miffed by this as they were sold to me on the understanding they had been rebuilt. However I had bought the new kit from Mark so they were on borrowed time anyhow this just sped things up. The dvla were also causing me grief taking their time processing a refund of tax as I had to tax the car to put the new plate onto it but later cashed it in as I wasnt ready for it to be road ready. They took that long I was actually ready to then tax the car in the meantime to be able to take it for the brakes sorting!
Anyhow I eventually got the tax issue sorted and the new front brake kit is now fitted......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale116_zps008c8a6f.jpg
Whilst this was being sorted I also had the rear adjusted a further 5mm or so lower. The news tyres gave enough clearance to do so and Its still at a useable level anything more would be too or unuseable or for what I want the car for anyhow....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale114_zps8dacf7c0.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale114_zps8dacf7c0.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale115_zpsa900a93e.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale115_zpsa900a93e.jpg.html)
I was about out of products so did a little research and asked around ( Cheers Benn!) and ended up with these poorboys/Megs products....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale128_zpsaa98c559.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale128_zpsaa98c559.jpg.html)
Apparantly suitable for the darker colour selection including reds so I got to it......
Finished results with tyres tarted too......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale117_zps7e52ba23.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale117_zps7e52ba23.jpg.html)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale120_zpse8b1224c.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale118_zps88f01417.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale113_zps795e4d5c.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale127_zpsa83793b8.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/partsforsale127_zpsa83793b8.jpg.html)
The brakes work very well with a great pedal feel so Im very pleased with them. Obviously they wont see pain for some time yet but sure they'll do the job well once the motors in.
Next step was an mot...........
Nick.
murph-gsi
23-06-13, 06:34 PM
That is mint, serious attention to detail. Love it:thumb:
SimonTW
23-06-13, 06:43 PM
Looking great! Paintwork perfection as always!
matthew172
23-06-13, 08:07 PM
that looks the fkn bollox mate
M Sutton
23-06-13, 08:14 PM
Stunning!!! When the engines in that will be perfection ;)
Novasport
23-06-13, 08:16 PM
If you have some Carmine left in the gun one day, you can waft it over the Swing for me ;)
Your skills are excellent, nice to see you making a perfect job of it.
BENDOGGER
23-06-13, 08:25 PM
Looks stunning mate really does. Can I ask what colour you have painted your bumpers? Cheers
Rick Draper
23-06-13, 09:15 PM
That looks absolutely stunning Nick, and its only going to get better.
The vents look alot better underside now you've sealed them in an sanded then down, bonnet looks fantastic too, finish is stunning.
Love the painted arches too, the red and grey work so well! You may wanna touch up your dust covers tho...
Brakes look like a perfect fit and look right at home behind the wheel.
The below just gets me wet.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale115_zpsa900a93e.jpg
Jeff16v
23-06-13, 10:07 PM
Looks superb Nick. The sealer on the inside of the vents really makes the inside tidy, any idea what they were bonded on with?
I like the bonnet, looks stunning in the outside pic
Cheers Edd, bonnet was an **** to perfect but will give the car a slightly different look from the other mk1's and I think it looks well so pleased at that.
Very nice mate. Bonnet looks well on their.
Cheers!
Looking stunning mate, love the bonnet
Thanks fella!
Hats off to you, workmanship is excellent! Really like the look of this car.
Are you able to paint cars for people now? If you can.. the 35K Calibre will be getting sent to you as a bare shell!
Thanks but I'm afraid it's the same story at the new shop. I would speak to Benn about the guys doing his and twags work as it looks top quality.
That is mint, serious attention to detail. Love it:thumb:
Thankyou!
Looking great! Paintwork perfection as always!
Cheers and chin up with yours!
that looks the fkn bollox mate
Blow me Fred!
Stunning!!! When the engines in that will be perfection ;)
Cheers!
If you have some Carmine left in the gun one day, you can waft it over the Swing for me ;)
Your skills are excellent, nice to see you making a perfect job of it.
Lol... Cheers Rich, the shells such a gem I had no option but to carry out nice work to keep the standard up their.
Looks stunning mate really does. Can I ask what colour you have painted your bumpers? Cheers
Cheers, the colour is a one off grey that's matt lacqeured to suit.
That looks absolutely stunning Nick, and its only going to get better.
Cheers Rick.... Without the heads up you gave me these parts wouldn't have happened!
The vents look alot better underside now you've sealed them in an sanded then down, bonnet looks fantastic too, finish is stunning.
Love the painted arches too, the red and grey work so well! You may wanna touch up your dust covers tho...
Brakes look like a perfect fit and look right at home behind the wheel.
The below just gets me wet.
Lol! Awesome thanks mate!
[QUOTE=Jeff16v;2169745]Looks superb Nick. The sealer on the inside of the vents really makes the inside tidy, any idea what they were bonded on with?
I imagine its a similar bonder we use... Can be used for spoilers and windows. Sets like bloody concrete but I suppose it has to for safety reasons. Their can only be a small area for the glue to sit but even after cutting off the excess and having a blade round the inside edges their was still no movement whatsoever! Hence why I left them!
Nick.
Novasport
23-06-13, 10:42 PM
Another thing, I like the way you take the time to respond to everyones comments and questions.
scott.parker
23-06-13, 11:03 PM
Dude that looks proper ace!
You might think I'm wrong, but I think your on track to possibly making the best nova you have owned, and possibly one of '' the best ever''
Big_Chap
23-06-13, 11:25 PM
awesome.
Looks stunning dude.... Absolutely gorgeous!!!
peester
24-06-13, 09:46 AM
This really is how its done. Does look stunning.
craig green
24-06-13, 04:55 PM
Great car in the making.
It's already looking like a show-stopper.
Pistol Pete
24-06-13, 05:53 PM
The phrase less is more....defines this car for me!!!
Fantastic looking car. You have, IMO, built (i know this isnt "finished") a hat trick of show stoppers.
Big thumbs up from me.
Absolutely gorgeous! best mk1 about at the moment!?
Nice build, liking the work!!:-D
The 16" Raceline RL7's i had came with alloy blue centre caps. Still got my new spare wheel at home with it fitted!!
Wish i'd never sold them now lol
Another thing, I like the way you take the time to respond to everyones comments and questions.
I wouldnt want anyone to feel like they had been ignored even if I sound repetitive hence why I try to reply to all.
Dude that looks proper ace!
You might think I'm wrong, but I think your on track to possibly making the best nova you have owned, and possibly one of '' the best ever''
Cheers Scott.... Those are kind comments I only hope I can live up to!
awesome.
Cheers..... Billing dude?
Looks stunning dude.... Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Cheers!
This really is how its done. Does look stunning.
Thankyou! Is yours making an appearance in july? Would be nice to see it again.
Great car in the making.
It's already looking like a show-stopper.
I hope so..... Quite pleased with it so far but I have been helped along with some nice parts that have luckily found their way to me. Hopefully If I keep plugging away It will become as nice as the others Ive owned.
The phrase less is more....defines this car for me!!!
Fantastic looking car. You have, IMO, built (i know this isnt "finished") a hat trick of show stoppers.
Big thumbs up from me.
Cheers Pete much appreciated fella!
Absolutely gorgeous! best mk1 about at the moment!?
Cheers but I dont know about that!! Some very nice examples across the vaux forums.
Nice build, liking the work!!:-D
The 16" Raceline RL7's i had came with alloy blue centre caps. Still got my new spare wheel at home with it fitted!!
Wish i'd never sold them now lol
Cheers fella, If that spare raceline is available then Id like to buy it. I'll be in touch....
Nick.
Nick, that looks absolutely stunning. So simple, looks wise, but stunning.
just vaux trev
25-06-13, 01:21 AM
where do you acquire such patients for so much detail? congrats on the build so far i'll be watching and waiting for the let,
and keeping a close eye out for the bonnet being up for sale ;)
nova_niek
25-06-13, 12:09 PM
Nothing to add that hasn't been said already... simply stunning. Hats off to you Sir Nick.
Big_Chap
25-06-13, 05:30 PM
Cheers..... Billing dude?
Indeed! will see you for a wee chat hopefully, saw you in the passing last year iirc as we arrived?
Nick, that looks absolutely stunning. So simple, looks wise, but stunning.
Cheers Adam that's exactly what I was after!
where do you acquire such patients for so much detail? congrats on the build so far i'll be watching and waiting for the let,
and keeping a close eye out for the bonnet being up for sale ;)
I'd say it comes with the job really.... As its the standards the company's I've worked for require daily. Guess it rubs off! I doubt the bonnet will ever be for sale but theirs already a queue lol.
Nothing to add that hasn't been said already... simply stunning. Hats off to you Sir Nick.
Cheers Niek!
Indeed! will see you for a wee chat hopefully, saw you in the passing last year iirc as we arrived?
Indeed you did! But unfortunately due to the weather we didn't hang around. Hopefully this year will be different and we'll be able to catch up.
Nick.
peester
25-06-13, 10:29 PM
Unfortunately I've got a close friends stag do on the Saturday night so I can't make it to billing this year :-(
maddogdaz666
25-06-13, 11:00 PM
Wow, looks mint. Can't wait to see it in person, are you at billing?
O...m....g.... Looking stunning Nick! Love the stance!
shaun larnder
25-06-13, 11:30 PM
Great work Nick..
Unfortunately I've got a close friends stag do on the Saturday night so I can't make it to billing
this year :-(
Ah that's a shame.....never mind theirs always next year!
Wow, looks mint. Can't wait to see it in person, are you at billing?
Cheers Daz and yes should be their if all goes well......
O...m....g.... Looking stunning Nick! Love the stance!
Cheers John, yeah I'm happy with how it's sitting now!
Great work Nick..
Thanks Shaun, did you manage to source what you were after the other week?
Nick.
masseyk@deeside.ac.uk
26-06-13, 01:01 PM
This is just how a thread should be, great initiative being shown, great quality workmanship, and just a great read.
Keith
shaun larnder
26-06-13, 05:54 PM
I have managed to source a GSi, question is can I get it respectable enough for Billing.... Will have to park miles away from you :)
This is just how a thread should be, great initiative being shown, great quality workmanship, and just a great read.
Keith
Cheers Keith I'm glad you enjoyed the read..... Id say I'm leagues behind your car yet though!
I have managed to source a GSi, question is can I get it respectable enough for Billing.... Will have to park miles away from you :)
Glad your into another nova... Be good to have a wander round it and a chat. I need to speak to you about a few bits fabricating!
Nick.
Southie
26-06-13, 09:37 PM
So Nick when's the major modification that's the engine change happening... It kind of seems a shame to see that small block go though lol
shaun larnder
26-06-13, 10:03 PM
Yeah will come and see you over the weekend, yep can sort you out any bits anytime..
Are you taking nova to billing? Dan
So Nick when's the major modification that's the engine change happening... It kind of seems a shame to see that small block go though lol
Theirs no timescale/date on it and I've yet to acquire some parts although I now have most.... Would be nice to have it done for next July but it depends on my own/other people's commitments so we'll see!
Yeah will come and see you over the weekend, yep can sort you out any bits anytime..
Cheers! Its nothing major to be fair... Will come find you for a chat over the weekend fella.
Are you taking nova to billing? Dan
I'd like to..... But I need to get some jobs complete so I'm happy with it otherwise it won't go. Would be nice to have it their though as I'd like people to see it in more of an original state prior to its conversion etc.
Nick.
scott.parker
26-06-13, 11:09 PM
Do it, it's nice to have billing pics as a progress log too, mines evolved alot over the billing years lol
christurboo
26-06-13, 11:19 PM
had a wonder around this before you bought it and thought it was awsome, now its even better which i thought wasnt possible.
whats the plans for conversion? c20let like the others?
Do it, it's nice to have billing pics as a progress log too, mines evolved alot over the billing years lol
Yeah.... I am hopeful all should go to plan.
had a wonder around this before you bought it and thought it was awsome, now its even better which i thought wasnt possible.
whats the plans for conversion? c20let like the others?
Yeah It amazed me when I first came across it. I dont think Brian actually knew what he had and how good it was at the time....... Read back a few pages and all will be revealed!
Nick.
I'd like to..... But I need to get some jobs complete so I'm happy with it otherwise it won't go. Would be nice to have it their though as I'd like people to see it in more of an original state prior to its conversion etc.
Nick.
You bloody best get it to Billing! I wanna have a proper lookie.
Well done Nick it's looking stunning as would be expected.
Sadly not at Billing as i'm best man at my mates wedding :(
Keep it up!
Hey guys,
So were are we up to.....
The car needed an mot before billing so whilst the wilwood setup was being fitted I had It checked over to make sure anything suspect could be sorted beforehand. It turned out all It needed was a bulb for the brake/sidelight so I sorted that and took it to work one saturday for the test. I was a bit worried as I was unsure if the lift would be low enough to get the car on and feared things being extremely awkward however It turned out I was worrying over nothing as It went on without a hitch... Bonus! It attracted a lot of attention as the guys at my new work in the service department have never seen the car before and all I heard was lovely comments which was great! It then sailed straight through the test.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale150_zpsda5ab42f.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale151_zps686e43ce.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale152_zps9cb51a46.jpg
By the time I left work the weather had turned sour and the car got soaked on route home so an afternoon cleaning session was in order......
All arches cleaned and waxed up.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale143_zps93c4ab2a.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale144_zps43ba8031.jpg
The rears followed after........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale145_zps63ef7d5a.jpg
Over the next few weeks I then concentrated on the engine bay getting right down into the lower corners too! Gearbox also came up well thanks to some fine wire wool.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale155_zpsd2c845dd.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale156_zps59322123.jpg
Engine bay now looking pretty good.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale158_zpsd9c0b0e5.jpg
The rubber mats I acquired from the 2k mk2 came up well after a shampoo and jetwash.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale165_zps6ce6bf22.jpg
Tyres gel'd up.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale166_zps61678a53.jpg
Then I got busy with the poorboys glaze followed by the dodo juice orange crush wax. After a few hours graft It was looking well.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale164_zps07b1cd81.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale161_zpsd5360990.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale162_zps4b2b5833.jpg
Also after acquiring a new Cat 1 system from Andy a few months back I had a friend of mine whos a long term security/audio specialist drop by and fit it making the car a little more secure which was good now Im using the car a lot more.
Nick.
That brings us almost up to date! With the bulk of jobs done I was happy to use the car for the coming weekend. So started loading up......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale154_zps1ec975c0.jpg
The only thing I havent had chance to do is have the tracking/wheel alignment adjusted. I know Its out but have ran out of time for now and the car drives ok so It'll have to do for now and I'll get onto It over the coming weeks. The cars still light years away from being up their with the past few but hopefully those attending this weekend will like what they see! Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend lets pray for good weather! Cheers for reading. :)
Nick.
Nick, if I were you I'd remove the brand of alarm you've fitted from the thread... they're pretty well known and the wiring manuals are quite easily available. Although they're mostly unmarked wires I wouldn't wanna make it any easier for someone to get around!
Car looks fantastic though :)
DAVIDKEDENS
10-07-13, 09:01 PM
Love this motor so much, she's gleaming now Nick. :)
Nick, if I were you I'd remove the brand of alarm you've fitted from the thread... they're pretty well known and the wiring manuals are quite easily available. Although they're mostly unmarked wires I wouldn't wanna make it any easier for someone to get around!
Car looks fantastic though :)
Cheers and good thinking! pic now edited.
Nick.
masseyk
10-07-13, 09:16 PM
Stunning Nick, can't wait for a closer look this weekend.
Keith
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale161_zpsd5360990.jpg
this thing is bang on, i love it!!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale154_zps1ec975c0.jpg
Looking stunning Nick! If you get tired of pumping up your airbed by hand, you're more than welcome to borrow my electric one lollol
Can't wait to have a look round this over the weekend looks the nuts when do you think you will get turbo lump in?
Love this motor so much, she's gleaming now Nick. :)
Me too lol.... Cheers!
Stunning Nick, can't wait for a closer look this weekend.
Keith
Cheers Keith, be nice to see yours their?
this thing is bang on, i love it!!
Cheers Jake!
Looking stunning Nick! If you get tired of pumping up your airbed by hand, you're more than welcome to borrow my electric one lollol
That pumps a beast it only takes a few mins cheers though!
Can't wait to have a look round this over the weekend looks the nuts when do you think you will get turbo lump in?
Cheers.....Hopefully next years time and funds pending!
Nick.
Acerliam
10-07-13, 10:04 PM
Looks amazing mate! Carnt wait too this at billing, I'll come and say hi
Jeff16v
10-07-13, 10:11 PM
What a temptation to leave it totally standard but pristine. Is it a 4 speed box? It's been years since I drove one of them. Lol
Looks amazing mate! Carnt wait too this at billing, I'll come and say hi
Cheers and see you then!
What a temptation to leave it totally standard but pristine. Is it a 4 speed box? It's been years since I drove one of them. Lol
Never! No temptation here... Engine is off in the bin as soon as I'm able to! And yeah it's a four cogger too!
Nick.
Jeff16v
10-07-13, 10:48 PM
Never! No temptation here... Engine is off in the bin as soon as I'm able to!
lol
M Sutton
11-07-13, 07:00 AM
Gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing this at the weekend ;)
The air flow on the bonnet is not match to a Nova imo, but the other's are awesome! I really like the original (as possible) parts are "shining" (including the not swapped, original engine). Great work!
scorge01
11-07-13, 09:42 AM
Awesome as usual nick bloody lovely car can't wait till its done :)
That really is summat else.
Amazing work Nick,well done.
Nova is looking sweet. Cant wait to see it.
Completely stunning Nick, i suspect its only going to get better as well
I must make Billing one year to have a look in person
still think you need to take the rear window surrounds out tho
Edd
Sooo shiny and lovely stance to it, look forward to seeing it
Gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing this at the weekend ;)
Cheers fella!
The air flow on the bonnet is not match to a Nova imo, but the other's are awesome! I really like the original (as possible) parts are "shining" (including the not swapped, original engine). Great work!
Original engine won't be their for much longer lol....
Awesome as usual nick bloody lovely car can't wait till its done :)
Thanks mate!
That really is summat else.
Amazing work Nick,well done.
Cheers Andy and thanks again for the cat 1.
Nova is looking sweet. Cant wait to see it.
Cigar now loaded lol..
Completely stunning Nick, i suspect its only going to get better as well
I must make Billing one year to have a look in person
still think you need to take the rear window surrounds out tho
Edd
Cheers Edd, you know in all honesty I completely forgot about them! My intention is to remove them at some point or source front surrounds to match but I think I'd rather just remove the rears. We'll see.....
Sooo shiny and lovely stance to it, look forward to seeing it
Cheers Iain!
Nick.
Southie
11-07-13, 06:32 PM
The greatest 1.0 Nova eveeeeer :d
christurboo
11-07-13, 11:18 PM
you need to get an admin to rename this thread ''PORNHUB''
davidfox280585
12-07-13, 07:40 AM
the only reason i log onto png the last year or 2 is either to bully bluepeg rich or to check out your awesome work nick, stunning mate
blue_peg_16v
13-07-13, 07:38 AM
Dave your a gimp
Looking well nick be nice to have a proper look on sunday
matthew172
13-07-13, 08:10 PM
don't leave it unattended mate or it might have lots of man cream smeared over it
The greatest 1.0 Nova eveeeeer :d
Cheers mate!
you need to get an admin to rename this thread ''PORNHUB''
Lol!
the only reason i log onto png the last year or 2 is either to bully bluepeg rich or to check out your awesome work nick, stunning mate
Cheers David that's real nice to hear. Do you have a thread for the new series one build? I'd really like to watch it come together if possible?
Dave your a gimp
Looking well nick be nice to have a proper look on sunday
Cheers Rich, good to catch up again today!
don't leave it unattended mate or it might have lots of man cream smeared over it
Lol.... It's sat back in the garage now covered in fly jizz and the like! Will have to try sort job out tommorow.
Nick.
Hey guys,
Thought I'd add a quick update..... Sadly billing has been and gone for another year but I hope you enjoyed what you saw! Myself and the missus had a great time and the car performed faultlessly all the way their and back which I was quite proud of given I've never probably done more than a 30 mile round trip since I've owned it! It was great to speak to some of you I already know and to also put a few new faces to usernames also! Trawling the forums recently I've found some rather nice pics that put my camera and skills to shame so thought I'd add them in here. Big thanks to those responsible for them!...
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/2ca270325bd4b6ba026ed19cf1699ce5_zpse29832cf.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/2256341302552b9ab2cecaf0a83f9bb7_zpsdf062af0.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/2874e2e75c3090f686946fb2471c7230_zps2286e165.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/a1583446586bafb916b2501af2bee320_zps20b094f6.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/3d04e5635563b16834e1f1da6b426b0a_zps7336c41d.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/1508d1b217902306d1713ba934c5e489_zps911c2d21.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/7ae077ba233d14d65bdd3c2fa8b48418_zpsf4428d98.jpg
Very pleased with the above shots at they give the car a little more justice than my pics! Many did say to me that it was much better in the metal so I was happy at that. Also a couple I've just got from Mark of us on route home.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/f47afa838be5e3f2dbe33b90cf795600_zps6d646f5d.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/f47afa838be5e3f2dbe33b90cf795600_zps6d646f5d.jpg.h tml)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/bab050009f44b906e9b888ff924d3b0e_zps0b38e4a6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/bab050009f44b906e9b888ff924d3b0e_zps0b38e4a6.jpg.h tml)
A few days after during an after billing cleaning session I had a stragler turn up.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/a6f09dd13c75f2ff0773408d6ec43857_zps8dfd6c11.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/a6f09dd13c75f2ff0773408d6ec43857_zps8dfd6c11.jpg.h tml)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/ba5907f425f8107650bffcaa4ccf04bd_zps60e23ec6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/ba5907f425f8107650bffcaa4ccf04bd_zps60e23ec6.jpg.h tml)
Was good to see Matt and the old girl again as its been a while. However it just made my car look so bland! On another note however I did acquire my first ever parts from the auto jumble at billing! Some ever elusive mk1 parcel shelf supports that I was made aware if by a few other members have been acquired so cheers for the help their. Once I've tarted them up I will fit them so I can use the mint parcel shelf I have waiting as it was the only thing I didn't like about my car whilst it was on show. It will probably be a while until the next update now so cheers for billing comments and hope you enjoyed the brief read and pics.
Nick.
matthew172
21-07-13, 07:41 PM
was good to have a catch up mate, your car really does look the bollox, so much nicer in the flesh
M Sutton
21-07-13, 09:01 PM
Gorgeous car! Had a good look around it and could not believe the condition ;)
blue_peg_16v
21-07-13, 09:44 PM
Car looked well but get a hair cut I almost thought I'd gone run to the sun and not billing lol
tahir868
21-07-13, 10:03 PM
Awesome, would have loved to have seen this at Billing but couldn't make it unfortunately!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/a6f09dd13c75f2ff0773408d6ec43857_zps8dfd6c11.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/nj_photo/media/a6f09dd13c75f2ff0773408d6ec43857_zps8dfd6c11.jpg.h tml)
Oooft!! :wisewood::wisewood::wisewood::wisewood:
Looked fantastic at Billing. Nice to have a catch up too.
Looks stunning.
Cheers Ad!
was good to have a catch up mate, your car really does look the bollox, so much nicer in the flesh
Cheers mate, after going it yours though I think it'll seem slow in comparison!
Gorgeous car! Had a good look around it and could not believe the condition ;)
Cheers, makes for a good project base doesn't it.....
Car looked well but get a hair cut I almost thought I'd gone run to the sun and not billing lol
Lol @ Rich, good to see you again.... Run to the sun ftw!
Awesome, would have loved to have seen this at Billing but couldn't make it unfortunately!
You missed out mate some top cars and even better weather!
Looked fantastic at Billing. Nice to have a catch up too.
Cheers fella, thanks for the clutch help too.... Smoked the Cuban yet?
Nick.
Jeff16v
22-07-13, 07:43 PM
Really nice to see it at billing Nick. Lovely condition motor, how did it perform there and back?
My wife didn't realise it was you at the start due to hair, lol
Cheers fella, thanks for the clutch help too.... Smoked the Cuban yet?
Nick.
Anytime and oh hell yeah, was a damn fine taste too.
Really nice to see it at billing Nick. Lovely condition motor, how did it perform there and back?
My wife didn't realise it was you at the start due to hair, lol
Red nova ftw eh Jeff! Performed bang on their and back was quite chuffed at that! Lol at the missus I think half of those who know me didn't recognise lol.
Nick.
A trip to the barbers might be needed tho dude...
Anytime and oh hell yeah, was a damn fine taste too.
Thanks again and glad you enjoyed... My grandad really enjoyed his. Can't wait for us to go back for more lol.
Nick.
A trip to the barbers might be needed tho dude...
Hmmmmm maybe lol
Jeff16v
22-07-13, 07:57 PM
Red nova ftw eh Jeff!
Nick.
I never imagined myself in a red one ever, but they have a certain presence when as imaculate as the ones you do.
Glad you enjoyed getting it there and back. Driving them more often adds to the enjoyment of owning them .
J
Southie
22-07-13, 09:00 PM
Stunning Nick, shame I couldn't see the car in the flesh but seeing the pictures still is worth while... Looking forward to the LET going in now mate.
Cheers
David
shaunboy84
22-07-13, 09:33 PM
awesome nova mate :) top work
novadave24
22-07-13, 10:26 PM
nice nova mate :):)
I never imagined myself in a red one ever, but they have a certain presence when as imaculate as the ones you do.
Glad you enjoyed getting it there and back. Driving them more often adds to the enjoyment of owning them .
J
Yeah.... after how well k767 looked in red I was hooked. One thing that won't happen to this is a colour change.
Stunning Nick, shame I couldn't see the car in the flesh but seeing the pictures still is worth while... Looking forward to the LET going in now mate.
Cheers
David
Your missing out mate I'm sure you'd really enjoy billing! Me too can't wait for more grunt!
awesome nova mate :) top work
Thanks fella!
nice nova mate :):)
Cheers Dave!
Nick.
Johnny A
11-08-13, 08:57 PM
Just been looking at this thread, the Raceline RL7's brought me here as I have just bought a set myself!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/988296_10153075679700214_1559286366_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/s720x720/1000594_10153075679665214_903989771_n.jpg
Where did you get your centre caps from in the end?
NathanKirkpatrick
12-10-13, 11:12 PM
For me it's bed time now lol.. I've been up all evening reading this thread and I have to say it's an absolute credit to you for doing all the work to these 'amazing cars'
Came across a picture with a top mount kit on the gaz coilover kit. I have the same setup as yourself and was wondering were did you get the top mount kit from?
For me it's bed time now lol.. I've been up all evening reading this thread and I have to say it's an absolute credit to you for doing all the work to these 'amazing cars'
Came across a picture with a top mount kit on the gaz coilover kit. I have the same setup as yourself and was wondering were did you get the top mount kit from?
Cheers and glad you enjoyed the read! Unfortunately theirs a lot of broken pic links which spoils it now so I may well scrap this thread and start a fresh soon..... In answer to your question though I'm pretty sure they are compbrake available in eccentric or concentric to suit your needs. :)
Nick.
NathanKirkpatrick
14-10-13, 08:40 AM
Cheers and glad you enjoyed the read! Unfortunately theirs a lot of broken pic links which spoils it now so I may well scrap this thread and start a fresh soon..... In answer to your question though I'm pretty sure they are compbrake available in eccentric or concentric to suit your needs. :)
Nick.
It was an absolute pleasure to read it. Enjoyed every minute of it along with a few cups of coffee to keep me awake lol..
So much detail and care has went into these cars and like I said before it's a credit to you and the people who helped along the way. I'm guessing your a body repair man/sprayer?
Any more plans for the 1.0? I'd say you have her locked away safe and sound over the winter?
It was an absolute pleasure to read it. Enjoyed every minute of it along with a few cups of coffee to keep me awake lol..
So much detail and care has went into these cars and like I said before it's a credit to you and the people who helped along the way. I'm guessing your a body repair man/sprayer?
Any more plans for the 1.0? I'd say you have her locked away safe and sound over the winter?
As said glad you enjoyed reading and yeah it's what I do for a living so its nice to use my skills now and again to sort my own motors. The 1.0 has just been sorned so no more miles until next year now.... I've made a few small changes since billing and have a few more ideas in mind that I have been researching for. Once I have enough for a suitable update I will post them up.
Nick.
NathanKirkpatrick
14-10-13, 07:51 PM
As said glad you enjoyed reading and yeah it's what I do for a living so its nice to use my skills now and again to sort my own motors. The 1.0 has just been sorned so no more miles until next year now.... I've made a few small changes since billing and have a few more ideas in mind that I have been researching for. Once I have enough for a suitable update I will post them up.
Nick.
Well keep up the good work and I'll be keeping my eyes peeled on this thread :)
turbo-boy
16-10-13, 01:06 PM
Love this mk1 it's minty mint like can't wait til it gets c20let,d
Love this mk1 it's minty mint like can't wait til it gets c20let,d
cheers.... I only hope I get chance to carry out the above. It's certainly not going to be a priority for sometime now!
Nick.
turbo-boy
19-10-13, 07:04 PM
i wanna go to billing next year as have never been,
Novasport
19-10-13, 11:47 PM
What is the new priority?
i wanna go to billing next year as have never been,
You should join the other Irish chaps on the boat as theirs always a fair few of them...... Very good show billing is with some top cars to view.
What is the new priority?
All in good time Rich....
Nick.
davidfox280585
20-10-13, 05:25 PM
lovely car nick your standards are exceptional,would have loved you to paint the series 1 but im on a budget and your skills im sure would command premium
keep up the good work
lovely car nick your standards are exceptional,would have loved you to paint the series 1 but im on a budget and your skills im sure would command premium
keep up the good work
Thanks mate...... I'd have loved to do the series 1 for you! However I have no facilities outside of work and it's their prices that command a premium. If you have a progress thread for the s1 I would really like to read it?
Nick.
davidfox280585
20-10-13, 08:18 PM
Thanks mate...... I'd have loved to do the series 1 for you! However I have no facilities outside of work and it's their prices that command a premium. If you have a progress thread for the s1 I would really like to read it?
Nick.
hi nick,iv ehad it done at the local bodyshop in there booth, i did start one on here but to be fair people really arent interested in fords on here so never bothered updating,i may attend a few vaux shows next year with rich if they allow me in with it
hi nick,iv ehad it done at the local bodyshop in there booth, i did start one on here but to be fair people really arent interested in fords on here so never bothered updating,i may attend a few vaux shows next year with rich if they allow me in with it
I'm sure they've made a nice job of it for you. From what I can remember it looked a great shell so will no doubt make a cracking car. Hope to see it at a show or maybe you could join rich & co at billing? Theirs a guy on jov who brings his immaculate s2 every year and it's great to see it. Or as your not far way I will just have to call over for a brew sometime!
Nick.
davidfox280585
20-10-13, 08:43 PM
I'm sure they've made a nice job of it for you. From what I can remember it looked a great shell so will no doubt make a cracking car. Hope to see it at a show or maybe you could join rich & co at billing? Theirs a guy on jov who brings his immaculate s2 every year and it's great to see it. Or as your not far way I will just have to call over for a brew sometime!
Nick.
yes they have,hes obviously done it to budget,i did most of the prep and he painted it and flatted and polished it for £500 plus materials but i could never had a good job in our unit,it looks spot on but hes redoing the roof as hes buffed through on the roof edge,
definately take it then next year as richs van is nearly done
tahir868
20-10-13, 09:42 PM
I look forward to updates.. Your workmanship is up there with the very best. I'd love for you to paint the Calibre, price isn't a problem, I know I've asked before but let me know if you are able to do some work in the future :thumb:
ben doodar
31-03-14, 07:12 PM
New car in your profile there nick?
Pistol Pete
31-03-14, 08:17 PM
Tumble weed is just breezing through here at the mo......
scott.parker
31-03-14, 08:44 PM
lol as soon as Martin Weavers car came up for sale/breaking and then Nick said he was breaking the project my first thought and reply was, he was buying Martins car.
New car in your profile there nick?
Indeed!
Tumble weed is just breezing through here at the mo......
Lol...
lol as soon as Martin Weavers car came up for sale/breaking and then Nick said he was breaking the project my first thought and reply was, he was buying Martins car.
It was no great secret really.... I had a deal with Martin on parts I wanted for D20TBO however later we spoke and ended up doing a deal for the car complete.
I will update at some point with my reasons for this. In a way I was very disappointed to call time on my project but all things considered thought it best to do so. I did very well from the sale of the car and parts so was in a position to buy martins outright and have substantial change so not all bad. I'm extremely busy day and night currently but bear with me and I will tell all soon. Cheers,
Nick.
craig green
31-03-14, 10:21 PM
Good to hear Nick.
When Martins car came up I was at pains to see it end up in the hands of someone that wouldnt look after it or even do it justice if the shell was built with different parts. I badly wanted it myself.
Atleast we all know it's gone to a good home (for the time being) LOL.
Believing the know the reasons, this is a way.
You've got a fantastic car to play with and drive. Get lots of driving done in it.
Enjoy it. Show it.
Nice move a great car that no dout you will make better
Southie
01-04-14, 07:53 AM
Well Nick, I knew it was too good to be true you running away from Novas lol
It's going to be interesting to see how you put your stamp on an already very good build, looking forward to seeing your skill though :thumb:
gazcorsa
01-04-14, 08:18 AM
Hey guys,
So were are we up to.....
The car needed an mot before billing so whilst the wilwood setup was being fitted I had It checked over to make sure anything suspect could be sorted beforehand. It turned out all It needed was a bulb for the brake/sidelight so I sorted that and took it to work one saturday for the test. I was a bit worried as I was unsure if the lift would be low enough to get the car on and feared things being extremely awkward however It turned out I was worrying over nothing as It went on without a hitch... Bonus! It attracted a lot of attention as the guys at my new work in the service department have never seen the car before and all I heard was lovely comments which was great! It then sailed straight through the test.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale150_zpsda5ab42f.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale151_zps686e43ce.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale152_zps9cb51a46.jpg
By the time I left work the weather had turned sour and the car got soaked on route home so an afternoon cleaning session was in order......
All arches cleaned and waxed up.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale143_zps93c4ab2a.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale144_zps43ba8031.jpg
The rears followed after........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/partsforsale145_zps63ef7d5a.jpg
Over the next few weeks I then concentrated on the engine bay getting right down into the lower corners too! Gearbox also came up well thanks to some fine wire wool.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale155_zpsd2c845dd.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale156_zps59322123.jpg
Engine bay now looking pretty good.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale158_zpsd9c0b0e5.jpg
The rubber mats I acquired from the 2k mk2 came up well after a shampoo and jetwash.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale165_zps6ce6bf22.jpg
Tyres gel'd up.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale166_zps61678a53.jpg
Then I got busy with the poorboys glaze followed by the dodo juice orange crush wax. After a few hours graft It was looking well.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale164_zps07b1cd81.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale161_zpsd5360990.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/nj_photo002/partsforsale162_zps4b2b5833.jpg
Also after acquiring a new Cat 1 system from Andy a few months back I had a friend of mine whos a long term security/audio specialist drop by and fit it making the car a little more secure which was good now Im using the car a lot more.
Nick.
Wow... This car is beautiful!!!
ben doodar
01-04-14, 09:19 AM
cracking stuff nick :) until martin posted some pictures of his nova a few weeks back I had never seen the car before. really is a cracking car very similar styling to my project nova.
if your short on time imo you've made a great decision + you have money in your bank and have a car you can use.
+its nice to see that the cars not been broken for parts.
I look forward to seeing your updates.
Jeff16v
01-04-14, 08:10 PM
What a lovely new arrival. :-)
scott.parker
01-04-14, 08:49 PM
Awesome Nick, im glad you bought it, makes 100% perfect sense to me, i would of done exactly the same.. :)
Good to hear Nick.
When Martins car came up I was at pains to see it end up in the hands of someone that wouldnt look after it or even do it justice if the shell was built with different parts. I badly wanted it myself.
Atleast we all know it's gone to a good home (for the time being) LOL.
Cheers Craig, I think Martin knows It will be well looked after whilst it's in my hands. I pretty sure their was a few tempted by it and all I can say is I'm glad I got in first! I've always thought I would never be satisfied when buying a car as their always seem to be something however he's been so particular over the years with how things have been done and parts bought Its left me feeling very satisfied with what I've bought. It drives bloody lovely too! Epas is a cracking addition to a nova as I'm sure your aware.
Believing the know the reasons, this is a way.
You've got a fantastic car to play with and drive. Get lots of driving done in it.
Enjoy it. Show it.
yep I've been racking up a few miles already!
Well Nick, I knew it was too good to be true you running away from Novas lol
It's going to be interesting to see how you put your stamp on an already very good build, looking forward to seeing your skill though :thumb:
Cheers fella, I have some ideas just need some time! We'll see!
Wow... This car is beautiful!!!
Cheers!
cracking stuff nick :) until martin posted some pictures of his nova a few weeks back I had never seen the car before. really is a cracking car very similar styling to my project nova.
if your short on time imo you've made a great decision + you have money in your bank and have a car you can use.
+its nice to see that the cars not been broken for parts.
I look forward to seeing your updates.
Yes I'm happy with the decisions I've made just a shame I don't have more room and could have kept D20TBO too!
What a lovely new arrival. :-)
Cheers Jeff, very happy on all fronts!
Nick.
Photo shoot needed soon then!
krobinson
02-04-14, 07:00 PM
:cool:
andybishop
02-04-14, 09:21 PM
Nice one Nick, Have to agree about the power steering after having a go. Looking forward to seeing you put your stamp on it!
staggy_gsi
02-04-14, 09:45 PM
Im unsure which car it is you've bought but it sounds like you have another peach, I look forward to seeing some pics!
So I guess an update is a little overdue? Apologies for this I just dont seem to get the time I used to! Were to begin...... A little while ago I found building D20TBO was starting to get rather expensive and I knew their would still be a good few ££££ to spend. At the same time I was also really missing having a big block nova to hoon round in over the better weather months. I wouldnt want more than one project and only have garage space for one so owning another wasnt something I wanted so I started considering the possibility of selling it to buy something else that would be fun from the off like I have done In the past.....
However finding a nova turbo thats been built to a standard I would like wouldnt be easy. But I did have a plan in mind and got talking to keith during the weekend of Andy B's wedding about possibly buying his so he could fund his dream motor being a 911 GT3. But even then he wasnt sure he would part with It so I just carried on accumulating parts until........
Enter Martin Weaver with his nova turbo........ Ive known of the car for many years (Circa 1999 was the first time I saw it) And knew It was subject to an extremely high end build with cost being no issue. My initial plan If he broke it up was to cherry pick the quality parts needed for D20TBO but even then their was still parts and ££££ to spend in order to get it up to the standard I would have wanted. Which then got me thinking about buying the whole thing and selling my nova/parts to fund it. In short as many will have seen I put the car and many parts up for sale and was lucky enough to get a quick sale on not only the nova but some other expensive kit too which gave me more than enough funds to think about buying Martins car outright.
After negotiating with the buyer of D20TBO their was a few goodies I needed to fit which ended up being included in the sale. An opel grill badge and the stubby mirrors Id been working on over winter were added and heres how it sat awaiting collection.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/46D638CE-3A70-4457-9BF5-0F501CE1EBE1_zps4uye2i9s.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/nick%20pics/46D638CE-3A70-4457-9BF5-0F501CE1EBE1_zps4uye2i9s.jpg.html)
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And then at a later date It was collected via a transport firm who I must say was exceptional in the care of loading the car....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/nick%20pics/BABEF770-DDFB-4FB5-BBA7-61BFB354A768_zpsajvqyfba.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/nick%20pics/BABEF770-DDFB-4FB5-BBA7-61BFB354A768_zpsajvqyfba.jpg.html)
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So unfortunately we came to the end of my dealings with D20TBO however I know the new owner has some nice plans for It but I hear Its carcooned for a while until he gets chance. I will take this opportunity to thank him for a trouble free sale though and best of luck with It!
This then gave me the chance to go view the nova I wanted to look at. I was tempted to bail after again recieving top money for another nova and maybe look at a 911 myself but that would only be decided by what I saw when I next ventured up to stoke. Arrangements were made and we spent the weekend with Andy/Emily before going off to view the nova. In short I couldnt really fault it! Over the 15 years of owning and building It Martins approach to the project was exceptional. The work carried out on the shell at central blast cleaning alone cost him 3.5k and It didnt even come back with any paint on!!!! All parts used were top end and all work carried out has been to a great standard. How It drove really showed this and later when Andy drove the car he complimented on just how well and tight It felt to drive. As I was unsure of what I may find In stoke I hadnt insured the car so a stop at the nova Inn was required until insurance was sorted and I had chance to get back to collect It.
Tucked up with Andys turbo nova and his next project mini van at the back! .........
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/e71a5c93a6e26ca502ec595b82e67999_zpscefb5b20.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/e71a5c93a6e26ca502ec595b82e67999_zpscefb5b20.jpg.h tml)
More to follow..........
kevster
21-04-14, 04:34 PM
Can't wait to see this thread being updated , weekly lol , nice one mate you sound well happy with her !
For those who havent seen Martins recent thread or the total vauxhall feature heres a few pics of the build process...
Fully blasted/re galvanized shell via central blast cleaning which later went to Ade culley for a bare shell top paint job....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/My%20Nova/Nova01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/My%20Nova/Nova01-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/My%20Nova/DSC00015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/My%20Nova/Bike158.jpg
Rebuilt C20let engine and quaifed F28....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/DSC01366.jpg
Radtechs custom Intercooler/Radiator combo designed by Andy.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/IMG00059_2.jpg
After years of graft and a huge amount of money the car was featured a few months back looking fantastic....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/martinweaver100/My%20Nova/227ea6441b173d7c6d7fa9526a72fb85.jpg
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Full spec list for those who fancy a read...
Spec.
Body
Full bare metal shell restoration – repainted in Original Breeze Blue
Central Blast Cleaning shell preparation including stitch welding and 3M rust proofing throughout
Harry Hockley Group N strengthening kit
Powdercoated everything, TCA’s, Rear beam, all brackets (anything that could be done, was) all fittings replaced with stainless.
New GSI bumpers & skirts. New lights all round, grille & gutter trims and windscreen all brand new.
Manta 400 wing mirrors mounted on carbon backing plates & base model interior trims (no adjuster)
Engine & Transmission
C20 LET – ARP Rod bolts, 2mm Cometic Head Gasket – all new gaskets, bearings & rings. EDS phase 2
F28 Gearbox with Quiffe ATB, Grifford Engineering fully rose jointed selector linkage (short-shifter), new driveshaft seals and Gulf Racing oil
JP Custom exhaust from Turbo
Custom Radtec concealed alloy intercooler, radiator & oil cooler package
Walbro 255 fuel pump & all new lines
Aeroquip turbo coolant, oil cooler and header tank lines & fittings.
Equal length driveshaft setup with new bearing.
Custom Lloyd racing hubs comprising reinforced bearing carrier & truck bearings.
Chassis & Steering
Corsa B EPAS steering column with weight adjuster
Quaiffe 2.2 quick rack with solid billet mounts
Spherical bearing top mounts and tie bar mounts
GAZ GHA Coilover's all round with custom spring rates
Fearless Motorsport Strutbrace
Custom lower arms with strengthening plates and tie bar lowering spacers all in one.
V6 front brake conversion & Astra rear disks. Goodridge hose all round.
Rare 16 x 6.5 Raceline RL7 alloys powdercoated in anthracite. Continental Sportcontact 2 tyres
Interior
Immaculate 92 blue/grey SRI interior
Astra GTE Digi-Dash (was brand new from Billing)
Corsa C info display
Electric sunroof conversion using Vectra surround.
Calibra Turbo steering wheel centre
Body coloured heater & headlight controls
Leather gearknob & alloy handbrake handle, both with leather gaiters
Rear Headrests
Classic Kenwood Mask headunit!
A few weeks back I returned to stoke to collect It. Really enjoyed the drive home whilst trying to get used to the power steering, Helix paddle clutch and the six speed box ratios as Ive never used these before in my previous nova turbo/big block novas etc. I was also thinking about what I could do with It??? Hmmmmmm.....
More to follow.......
Scottcooper85
21-04-14, 04:48 PM
I had a proper read through most of this thread a couple Of weeks ago and think it's my favourite build thread.Really looking forwards to seeing you put your stamp on the breeze blue one. Will you be showing it this year mate?
bazzap8389
21-04-14, 04:58 PM
One word, Stunning!
First up was an mot as their wasnt much left on the car as Martin had sorned over winter and only taxed it so I could test drive. I wouldnt usually buy a car with this little test left but after a good look round I didnt think it would need much. I then booked it in with work for a test.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/cff7e6d57a0499cddac20cefc308833d_zpsec85677a.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/cff7e6d57a0499cddac20cefc308833d_zpsec85677a.jpg.h tml)
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Bit of a pain to actually get it onto a ramp at the front with how low it is but I just jacked it under the tie bar bracket then slid the lift arm under with some custom padding to ensure It wouldnt mark the mint painted underside! Rear is a lot easier just going under the end of the beam either side. For anyone having similar issues the 3m fastcut mop head pads worked a treat on the lift arms as seen here below. Although Its a crap pic the JP exhaust system is a true work of art! ........
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/9eb4888568c045a4e044a65a88b953ad_zps28da2d51.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/9eb4888568c045a4e044a65a88b953ad_zps28da2d51.jpg.h tml)
Thankfully No issues were found during the mot.... Steering rack inner tie rod ends have a little play but these were only advised and will be replaced shortly. Since then Ive enjoyed putting some miles on it but have also done a little more work too....
More to follow.......
I was going to keep the manta 400 mirrors but vision is rather pants so Ive changed to the stock mirrors that came with the car. My paintless dent guy then turned up to have a quick run round the car. As Martin used the car throughout the summer for work it had picked up a couple of small parking dents and their was also some shallow areas in both doors. Although these were brand new they were similar to what I bought for A6VXL and werent perfect to begin with so I had him sort these also to improve upon how straight the car is. .......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/a1df3d2a252c5d5f3bd9f870a3151cca_zps0974fb00.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/a1df3d2a252c5d5f3bd9f870a3151cca_zps0974fb00.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/8b839c67389cc4f40670e750e31cccbc_zpsd422bda3.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/8b839c67389cc4f40670e750e31cccbc_zpsd422bda3.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/cbae3a880d29d01997bef88d508e9fd2_zps26832d09.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/cbae3a880d29d01997bef88d508e9fd2_zps26832d09.jpg.h tml)
With the dents removed and a few other areas levelled up SMN was now sitting much straighter and a little prettier.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/c2c79ce0da9ade183486757e713fc19b_zps34d82702.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/c2c79ce0da9ade183486757e713fc19b_zps34d82702.jpg.h tml)
Wheel arches/struts were all cleaned and waxed.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/37f5bed67116bb77f09a129aaaaf802f_zps99109bae.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/37f5bed67116bb77f09a129aaaaf802f_zps99109bae.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/1f8fa654b6df4d49a9c3544e1d8bc1f5_zps65265f5a.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/1f8fa654b6df4d49a9c3544e1d8bc1f5_zps65265f5a.jpg.h tml)
I also cleaned the rear arches but was losing light and pics are crap so will get some more at a later date.
More to follow........
Scottcooper85
21-04-14, 05:38 PM
^^^^ looks like castle bmw where my mate works?
Next up was a detailing session...... As I said previously Martin used the car to commute during the summer so as well as picking up the odd dent their was some fine scratches too. Although Ade's made a real nice job of the paint hes flatted it right back for a deep gloss look. Now this may look great but it leaves less material their to work with in the future when marks are found. A paint depth guage is no help as these give material figures to the metal and not individual coat thickness so I just had to work slowly and carefully to remove any marks I found. Using 2k wet & dry and trizact 3/6k to finish I managed to slowly flat the marks out....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/053962cad65f8164225ef0b8a9b40002_zpsb9abe5cf.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/053962cad65f8164225ef0b8a9b40002_zpsb9abe5cf.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/06580527be74c4747e1eff3994cc9a5e_zpsb5e6da7d.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/06580527be74c4747e1eff3994cc9a5e_zpsb5e6da7d.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/ac6b29ea6920f6f5ade60f2b72580663_zps9c40c9e4.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/ac6b29ea6920f6f5ade60f2b72580663_zps9c40c9e4.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/8e98836d3134b9c99475e8b4d1bd7297_zps33d94ed6.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/8e98836d3134b9c99475e8b4d1bd7297_zps33d94ed6.jpg.h tml)
After machining all marks are gone for good.......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/fe83147c79266ab36415711306b83c51_zpse7e30914.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/fe83147c79266ab36415711306b83c51_zpse7e30914.jpg.h tml)
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http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/e717bf3518838851c237687b5a31940d_zpsacb7b697.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/e717bf3518838851c237687b5a31940d_zpsacb7b697.jpg.h tml)
Once all marks were removed sucessfully I gave the whole panels a clay and pass with the machine to remove any surface contamination on the paint. Another pass at a later date and a going over with the anti hologram pad/polish being finished with a good wax will see it complete and mint. Still looks well after the first pass though.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/3cb7cd1c57e2e2a81cecfcd62fbb7953_zpsbe062800.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/3cb7cd1c57e2e2a81cecfcd62fbb7953_zpsbe062800.jpg.h tml)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/00c00062d97db15366736fef48e13f8f_zps3da48f7f.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/00c00062d97db15366736fef48e13f8f_zps3da48f7f.jpg.h tml)
Thats it for today folks hope youve enjoyed the read!
Nick.
davidfox280585
21-04-14, 06:21 PM
nick that is stunning
See i have a problem that i look at everything and find my self thinking ways of making it better. "Oh why didn't they just do..." or "if they had just done it that way" or " move that to do that nicer" (even more on my own car)
I've looked thru all Martins photos from the build and studied the TV feature and ive not seen a single thing or part or bit on the car where ive thought it. Everything has been done so well and with such thought its fantastic. Huge credit to Martin and the perfect car for you.
I know you've already been enjoying, which im really glad about.
Now you just need to bring it to the shows.
davidfox280585
21-04-14, 06:23 PM
i need to see this, i will attend a show with dick and have look round
Kev Turbo
21-04-14, 06:24 PM
Absolutely stunning Nick. Nothing else to say!
craig green
21-04-14, 07:08 PM
Great stuff Nick, envy doesnt begin to describe it.
Big up the mk2's.
scott.parker
21-04-14, 07:37 PM
Awesome car dude, brilliant decision, and couldn't of gone to a better home, lets just hope that tbo gets as much love and reappears on here. :)
andybishop
21-04-14, 09:23 PM
It's looking great Nick, good work!
Looking great, the only thing I would try (and I'm not even sure if it would improve it or not!) is to put the blue stripe back onto the bumpers. But a very minor gripe on what is a stunning car, and one which is solely responsible for what I have now!
All the best with it.
Looks like martins attention to detail is at a high standard
Just like your nick.
Enjoy it nick
looking forward to seeing what you plan to do to improve something thats already perfect as it stands.
I had a proper read through most of this thread a couple Of weeks ago and think it's my favourite build thread.Really looking forwards to seeing you put your stamp on the breeze blue one. Will you be showing it this year mate?
Cheers and yes I should be at a show or two.
One word, Stunning!
Thanks mate!
See i have a problem that i look at everything and find my self thinking ways of making it better. "Oh why didn't they just do..." or "if they had just done it that way" or " move that to do that nicer" (even more on my own car)
I've looked thru all Martins photos from the build and studied the TV feature and ive not seen a single thing or part or bit on the car where ive thought it. Everything has been done so well and with such thought its fantastic. Huge credit to Martin and the perfect car for you.
I know you've already been enjoying, which im really glad about.
Now you just need to bring it to the shows.
Yeah he's made a lovely job which leaves me less to do which is nice!
i need to see this, i will attend a show with dick and have look round
Cheers Dave, if your coming you must bring the rs so I can have a look!
Absolutely stunning Nick. Nothing else to say!
Cheers Kev!
Great stuff Nick, envy doesnt begin to describe it.
Big up the mk2's.
Its real nice to be back into a mk2 seems ages since I sold HUA!
Awesome car dude, brilliant decision, and couldn't of gone to a better home, lets just hope that tbo gets as much love and reappears on here. :)
NO brainier for me in a way.... Just how mine would have been only mk1. Just cost half as much!
It's looking great Nick, good work!
Cheers for all the help and lodgings mate!
Looking great, the only thing I would try (and I'm not even sure if it would improve it or not!) is to put the blue stripe back onto the bumpers. But a very minor gripe on what is a stunning car, and one which is solely responsible for what I have now!
All the best with it.
Thanks Adrian! We'll see what I come up with.....
Looks like martins attention to detail is at a high standard
Just like your nick.
Enjoy it nick
Indeed he has! Makes life much easier for me!
looking forward to seeing what you plan to do to improve something thats already perfect as it stands.
Im very happy as It stands so unsure if I will change much at all to be honest. We'll see!
Nick.
I need some RL7's in my life.
top work on the bodywork fixes.
Southie
22-04-14, 09:18 PM
Wow Nick you've bought a absolute beauty looking forward to your tweaks on this ;)
Have the alloys got a blue tinge to them?
I need some RL7's in my life.
top work on the bodywork fixes.
cheers.... Quite difficult to come by in 16" nowadays!
Wow Nick you've bought a absolute beauty looking forward to your tweaks on this ;)
Have the alloys got a blue tinge to them?
cheers mate.... Wheels are a very strange colour which I'm really not a fan of! However I have been working on a little something to alter this so that will definately change at some point.
Nick.
Southie
22-04-14, 09:37 PM
Must admit I'm not keen on the wheel colour either but didn't want to mention it in case you did lol
Call me David btw ;)
Haven't been on for a while, fantastic car/purchase! :)
Rick Draper
22-04-14, 09:52 PM
Stunning.
M Sutton
23-04-14, 07:36 PM
Looking forward to seeing it at a show! Awesome Nova!!
Jeff16v
23-04-14, 08:50 PM
Very nice sir. Good purchase I reckon. Mk2 makes a change, lol
gary_126
23-04-14, 10:22 PM
one of my favourite novas! stunning example
Must admit I'm not keen on the wheel colour either but didn't want to mention it in case you did lol
Call me David btw ;)
Nah we are on the same page their up close Its like the Navy's fleet colour but gloss!
Haven't been on for a while, fantastic car/purchase! :)
Good to see you back on John hope to catch up this year.
Stunning.
Cheers Rick.
Looking forward to seeing it at a show! Awesome Nova!!
Cheers hoping to make one at least!
Very nice sir. Good purchase I reckon. Mk2 makes a change, lol
Thanks Jeff, yeah I do like the mk2s I feel theirs much more body wise you can do with them that suits unlike the mk1s that are best left alone. Just my view though!
one of my favourite novas! stunning example
Cheers Gary!
Nick.
LEWI007
27-04-14, 02:37 PM
That looks flawless Nick, what more can you possibly do to it, looks perfect.
Another absolutely stunning example.
Great buy Nick! Can't wait for some updates!.
matthew172
28-04-14, 08:15 PM
just seen your update nick, absolutely awesome nova you now own, stunning
VERY VERY nice Nick
I wanna know who bought D20TBO?! lol
That looks flawless Nick, what more can you possibly do to it, looks perfect.
I have some ideas but time will tell!
Great buy Nick! Can't wait for some updates!.
Indeed!
Another absolutely stunning example.
Sure is!
just seen your update nick, absolutely awesome nova you now own, stunning
Cheers mate
VERY VERY nice Nick
I wanna know who bought D20TBO?! lol
Thanks Edd but can't do! He is on here so I'm sure when ready he'll let you all know.
Nick.
Nice car nick,its flawless already but I know your standards are a height above anybodys lol im certain you will make it your own!
Why all the cloak and dagger regarding new owners of cars on here? we are hardly celebrities! lol
Nice car nick,its flawless already but I know your standards are a height above anybodys lol im certain you will make it your own!
Why all the cloak and dagger regarding new owners of cars on here? we are hardly celebrities! lol
Cheers fella and in time I'm sure I'll do a few bits.... It doesn't matter to me were d20 went but It was a request of the new owner and for once this chap has a genuine reason why so I respected it that's all. Regarding mine though I am quite happy with it which makes a change! so no desperate changes are needed.
Nick.
Southie
01-05-14, 07:57 PM
This not finished yet... Ah it is... Well nearly lol
Jeff16v
01-05-14, 08:08 PM
fess up southie, you have d20tbo, lol
fess up southie, you have d20tbo, lol
haha,nope,hed get clattered then boast lol
Jeff16v
01-05-14, 08:15 PM
haha,nope,hed get clattered then boast lol
true, lmfao
Southie
01-05-14, 09:22 PM
haha,nope,hed get clattered then boast lol
I stopped drinking a bit back...
... did I d20tbo..llocks lol
Lmao! Fess up Dave!!
Nick.
Southie
01-05-14, 09:47 PM
Shhhhhsh
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