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maybe he hasnt told his missus yet
nova_niek
05-05-14, 08:43 AM
maybe he hasnt told his missus yet
That could get interesting lol
blue_peg_16v
05-05-14, 11:03 PM
Thought it was Andy's new grasser shell
dgbnova#1
06-05-14, 12:59 AM
When it comes out who has it and its bound to at some point will be nice to see it
love the new one though
Evening all,
I thought Id give a quick update...... Following the recent birth of mine and Jess's first child ( Ethan ) I havent had a great deal of time for anything with four wheels! You guys that are already parents Im sure will agree free time is rather limited to say the least! However this was my main reason I sold D20TBO and bought Martins nova as It was built well and ready to enjoy with little time, money and effort needed. I dont really have the time at the moment to go through everything Ive done thoroughly however heres how it currently stands almost ready for one of the best shows of the year. At least four changes can be spotted ;) ..............
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg11_zps13e7808a.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg11_zps13e7808a.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg10_zps80251116.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg10_zps80251116.jpg.html)
Opinions welcome as always!
Nick.
Novasport
29-06-14, 10:58 PM
Looking excellent as usual. That Mark Beeson's old plate?
Wheel colour looks nice, has it got a slight bronze flip in the paint?
Looking excellent as usual. That Mark Beeson's old plate?
Wheel colour looks nice, has it got a slight bronze flip in the paint?
Cheers Rich, Yeah Its a custom matt bronze that took a few months to perfect. I was going to go for the matt grey I usually like to use but chose to do something different this time round. Its not Marks plate no however very similar if you look it up.... Found it on the dvla at a cracking price so thought why not!
Nick.
Scottcooper85
30-06-14, 06:44 AM
Congratulations on the new addition to the family pal.
car looks great, glad you ditched the manta mirrors as never been keen on them.
scott.parker
30-06-14, 12:43 PM
Nick i saw that plate, as ive been looking at them my self, bargains really..
Right differences i see are...
Wheels colour obvious,
Bumpers new colour, not so obvious..
Filler cap, and number plates.
Looks awesome dude, ive been thinking about a colour like that formy new wheels, humm, I'll have to think about it now lol
scott.parker
30-06-14, 12:45 PM
Southie did some photoshops for me.. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/asyty8ur.jpg
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby Nick
Car looks stunning, new bits are improvements imo
M Sutton
30-06-14, 07:52 PM
Looks great and can't wait to see it at Billing!! Congrats on the new addition ;)
Southie
30-06-14, 08:25 PM
Car looks great Nick, and congratulations on your new arrival. Welcome to PNG Ethan :d
Looks top nick!
Cheers Si! Saw the update on the Vx the other day looking well!
Congratulations on the new addition to the family pal.
car looks great, glad you ditched the manta mirrors as never been keen on them.
Thanks Scott much appreciated!
Nick i saw that plate, as ive been looking at them my self, bargains really..
Right differences i see are...
Wheels colour obvious,
Bumpers new colour, not so obvious..
Filler cap, and number plates.
Looks awesome dude, ive been thinking about a colour like that formy new wheels, humm, I'll have to think about it now lol
Cheers Scott and thanks for the parcel. I don't think It will matter what colour you go for mistrals always look great on a nova regardless!
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby Nick
Car looks stunning, new bits are improvements imo
Thankyou Edd!
Looks great and can't wait to see it at Billing!! Congrats on the new addition ;)
Thankyou and hopefully I'll make it to billing.
Car looks great Nick, and congratulations on your new arrival :d
Cheers Dave and congrats on your mod appointment.
I have many pics I've taken it's just a case of uploading and sorting through them so I can show you guys what I've been up to and how/why I've done so. Will do my best to provide a proper update soon chaps.
Nick.
Southie
30-06-14, 08:54 PM
Thanks Nick, the more pictures the better on your build as it's always worth a read/look at :)
bazzap8389
30-06-14, 09:47 PM
Congratulations with the we one Nick. Car is looking awesome, I love what you've done with the alloys looks perfect. I copied your reg plate today except for the j lol
As said it looks great, liking the plate.. Something i'd like to do. Am enjoying the new wheel colour.
jafanan
01-07-14, 01:13 PM
looking forward to hopefully seeing this at Billing!
Vlietje
01-07-14, 02:02 PM
Nick, congratulations on becoming a dad! Good times! How's are your broken nights? :d Trust me, you'll get used to it quickly mate...
Car is looking great! I'll pop my fat nose against the window once we're at Billing.
Thanks Nick, the more pictures the better on your build as it's always worth a read/look at :)
I'll do my best!
Congratulations with the we one Nick. Car is looking awesome, I love what you've done with the alloys looks perfect. I copied your reg plate today except for the j lol
cheers fella.... You'd have been better off going for B 16V TB as baz's 16v turbo etc as It's available. I would have ideally liked J16VTB but It wasn't available sadly.
As said it looks great, liking the plate.. Something i'd like to do. Am enjoying the new wheel colour.
Spent quite a bit of time of on it recently when and were I can and It's coming on rather well. Quite pleased tbh!
looking forward to hopefully seeing this at Billing!
If I can't make the full weekend I will do Sunday only I think so should make it at some point all being well.
Nick, congratulations on becoming a dad! Good times! How's are your broken nights? :d Trust me, you'll get used to it quickly mate...
Car is looking great! I'll pop my fat nose against the window once we're at Billing.
Thankyou! At first the sleep deprivation was rather hard but we seem to have got him into a routine which he keeps to most of the time which is good. In all fairness he's doing really well and Is rather chilled out which is cool. Be sure to pop over and say hello!
Nick.
Pistol Pete
01-07-14, 07:47 PM
Congratulations on becoming a dad. I can so agree with the lack of time comment. With 2 its even harder!!!
Wheel colour chose is a good one. Looking forward to seeing this at Billing.
So following on from the other day then........... A little bit backwards but see If you can follow!
The only thing that wasnt in order when I bought the car was the fact it was still registered as a 1.4 and I have been stopped in the past so wanted the car to be all above board. Whilst the car was in at work for the mot my boss had a look round it and noted the engine number so he could write me a short letter to the dvla and I could have the tax class/engine number changed over. Whilst the necessarys were away I thought it was a good idea to get cracking with a few bits.....
Now I did intend on refurbing the RL7's on D20TBO in a matt bronze so had been slowly researching my options and shortlisted two colours and tinted until I was happy. Two sprayout cards were painted and matt cleared then I took them home to see what they looked like against the breeze blue solid colour......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg9_zpsc342e1e6.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg9_zpsc342e1e6.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg8_zps454dac81.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg8_zps454dac81.jpg.html)
A lot of head scratching followed and I sent a few texts out to see what a few of you thought.... Opinions varied and in the end I left it down to Ethan with a little help from Jess who picked this one....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg11_zps2a4d8c85.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg11_zps2a4d8c85.jpg.html)
I was still rather sceptical however decided to go with it! Wheels/tyres off and prepared ready for paint...........
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/281_zps5548a1f5.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/281_zps5548a1f5.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/286_zps0adb0d32.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/286_zps0adb0d32.jpg.html)
Id also recieved a set of mirrors from Scott (cheers) and intended to chop them up but for now decided against It. The stock mirrors I got with the car had a few marks but I didnt want to paint these just in case the colour differed too much. So I thought paint the spare covers then at least If they were off colour I could still use the ones painted with the shell. These were primed then flatted ready for paint......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/282_zps99d449e6.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/282_zps99d449e6.jpg.html)
Ive also always liked the promotasport c20let heat shield and had Iain on here replicate one for me sometime ago. Thanks again for this! I decided against polishing It as I didnt want too much shiny shiny so got it prepared for paint also....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/284_zpsf5130724.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/284_zpsf5130724.jpg.html)
Mirrors and heat shield based up....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/293_zps02e0ad08.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/293_zps02e0ad08.jpg.html)
Wheel Jig makes life very easy to do inside & out at the same time yay!......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/294_zpsfa105f8f.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/294_zpsfa105f8f.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/295_zps96b90b68.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/295_zps96b90b68.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/301_zps9dfb8806.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/301_zps9dfb8806.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/302_zpsa87952a2.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/302_zpsa87952a2.jpg.html)
I wish I had body shop to use like you do mate,
Really high standard of work as usual nick.
Then onto the clearcoat....... this particular clear actually goes on shiny like normal clear but a chemical reaction during the bake cycle later changes it to Matt. This actually makes life easier for application......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/297_zps3557f610.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/297_zps3557f610.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/296_zps7c9ad2c8.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/296_zps7c9ad2c8.jpg.html)
Mirrors & heatshield cleared.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/298_zps4662a828.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/298_zps4662a828.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/300_zpsa3938149.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/300_zpsa3938149.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/299_zps10b26440.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/299_zps10b26440.jpg.html)
New decals turned up.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/277_zps8beaa476.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/277_zps8beaa476.jpg.html)
I then left the wheels a week to go nice and hard before taking them for the tyres refitting.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg3_zps066cf78b.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg3_zps066cf78b.jpg.html)
At this point Id re fitted the centres but thought the gloss black caps looked out of place on matt finish wheels so got them ready for paint....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg1_zps8c983b04.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg1_zps8c983b04.jpg.html)
Much better......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg5_zpsc33269f0.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg5_zpsc33269f0.jpg.html)
Wheels were then lined up in exactly the same position for decal fitment....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/308_zps7a499f81.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/308_zps7a499f81.jpg.html)
All decal'd up ready for refitting....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/309_zps9db06aa2.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/309_zps9db06aa2.jpg.html)
This had also caught my eye and needed a makeover......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg2_zps48c3bbf4.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg2_zps48c3bbf4.jpg.html)
Much better.......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg1_zpsb34b133f.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg1_zpsb34b133f.jpg.html)
Krsa2000
01-07-14, 11:36 PM
Eye for detail... [emoji6][emoji106]
Your my hero Nick love the new touches!
I also had this turn up..... I actually painted/polished this exact cover about 4 years ago for a member on here who never used It. I asked to buy It back as the hours they take I just didnt have and I knew It'd give the engine bay the splash of colour it needed.......
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg6_zps8c60cb32.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg6_zps8c60cb32.jpg.html)
I added the above then got back on with the detailing session from the last update. After all the wet flatting/compounding used to remove the scratches you tend to be left with swirls no matter how hard you try. Even keeping a clean damp mop head on gentle speed I could see a few light swirls in bright sunlight and when using the daylight torch. So I went round the car again with a fine compound followed by an anti hologram finishing glaze & waffle head which worked well and left me with no swirly swirly... Happy days! The day after I finished the job with a coat of poorboys black hole and dodo wax to leave it looking spiffing!...
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg13_zpsdd6ed676.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg13_zpsdd6ed676.jpg.html)
By the time Id done all that the dvla had been kind enough to return my updated logbook and new tax disc. However Id since found the new reg so sent It straight back to them! Thats 3 times in a couple of months theyve had the logbook so bet Im popular at swansea lol. Anyhow Ive recently got It back all sorted so fitted new plates leaving It like this.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg5_zps84e96d71.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg5_zps84e96d71.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg3_zps6e3c2154.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg3_zps6e3c2154.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg12_zps3a11efce.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg12_zps3a11efce.jpg.html)
Ive since noticed I have a wheel thats losing a little air so looks like I'll have to take that to be sorted. I have been out and covered some miles hoping It would seal itself but no joy. So a clean up followed by some bead sealer should sort It hopefully. Other than that Im halfway through polishing the dizzy and head bracket which will conclude my jobs for this year. Hope youve enjoyed the read!
Nick.
Johnny A
02-07-14, 12:01 AM
pure porn!
scott.parker
02-07-14, 12:21 AM
Awesome dude, looks amazing, glad the mirrors are of some use.
Did you treat the bumpers? As they look darker, that's why i thought they had been painted.
Police might not bother, but mot man won't like the plates lol they hated J 20 XE
Congratulations on becoming a dad. I can so agree with the lack of time comment. With 2 its even harder!!!
Wheel colour chose is a good one. Looking forward to seeing this at Billing.
cheers.. I couldn't imagine having two currently! That said though In a few years it will no doubt happen as it's what we both would like.
I wish I had body shop to use like you do mate,
Really high standard of work as usual nick.
we all have our different bonuses don't we. Somedays I wish I'd never got into the trade!
Eye for detail... [emoji6][emoji106]
Cheers!
Your my hero Nick love the new touches!
Thanks Si! Bet you'd rather the wheels silver though eh?
pure porn!
cheers Johnny!
Awesome dude, looks amazing, glad the mirrors are of some use.
Did you treat the bumpers? As they look darker, that's why i thought they had been painted.
Police might not bother, but mot man won't like the plates lol they hated J 20 XE
Yeah ive gel'd the bumpers up that's all though. As they were new they didn't really need much. I have proper plates for it so most of the year will probably run them. Plates above are just for shows if I can get away with it. I've worked on hundreds that do!
nick.
Nice work on cleaning the paint up dude, mines been a nightmare for it over the last few months.
scott.parker
02-07-14, 11:50 AM
lol yeah nick, i see loads of illegal plates, iffy spaced to spell out named etc, black and silver, most of them don't care and have enough money i guess to keep paying the fines, its the people who don't realise if your displaying say and England flag instead of EU you still get done, stupid really, but like i say if it's on something like a nova you always get spotted, well mine did :)
Like you say though normal plate for on the road keeps them happy, better then £35 for each time they notice.
Pistol Pete
02-07-14, 05:12 PM
Nice touches Nick. I too am looking for a plate. What did you use to search?
scott.parker
02-07-14, 05:43 PM
Just DVLA Pete, theres still load of good ones.
Pistol Pete
02-07-14, 07:12 PM
Can't find any I like lol
Nice work on cleaning the paint up dude, mines been a nightmare for it over the last few months.
It took a fair bit of effort but I'm happy with the results. Martin had only ever used 3m imperial hand glaze to clean it as it's non abrasive. I think he has worried about scratching the surface which shows easily on the solid colours. Although It was painted 8 years ago you'd think It was done recently! Looks very well.
Nice touches Nick. I too am looking for a plate. What did you use to search?
Can't find any I like lol
Cheers..... I use elite registrations and dvla. Dvla are generally the cheapest going though for exactly the same product. Try think outside the box to find something your after etc.
lol yeah nick, i see loads of illegal plates, iffy spaced to spell out named etc, black and silver, most of them don't care and have enough money i guess to keep paying the fines, its the people who don't realise if your displaying say and England flag instead of EU you still get done, stupid really, but like i say if it's on something like a nova you always get spotted, well mine did :)
Like you say though normal plate for on the road keeps them happy, better then £35 for each time they notice.
Yeah I don't think the spaced plates will be on long tbh.
Nick.
staggy_gsi
02-07-14, 08:57 PM
Absolutely fantastic work as usual Nick.
And congratulations on becoming a daddy too, my first one is due in November!
Big_Chap
02-07-14, 10:20 PM
Excellent work as always, congrats on the wee man, my first is due in November too!
Krsa2000
02-07-14, 11:23 PM
Must of been a full moon or something...
We're expecting our first in nov. too! (14th)
On topic: Love the plates! We can't do anything like that over here in NL.
Big_Chap
03-07-14, 08:49 AM
Must of been a full moon or something...
We're expecting our first in nov. too! (14th)
On topic: Love the plates! We can't do anything like that over here in NL.
Haha
Absolutely fantastic work as usual Nick.
And congratulations on becoming a daddy too, my first one is due in November!
Awesome news mate congrats!
Excellent work as always, congrats on the wee man, my first is due in November too!
cheers! And congratulations... Hope to see you at billing?
Must of been a full moon or something...
We're expecting our first in nov. too! (14th)
On topic: Love the plates! We can't do anything like that over here in NL.
cheers and their certainly is I've had two more friends send scan pics over this week! Seems like everybody is settling down.
Nick.
stunning mk2, you just seem to be able to more to a mk2 and it not look out of place like on a mk1, single wiper for example
rear wiper arm looks a little strange imo tho
Big_Chap
03-07-14, 02:04 PM
cheers! And congratulations... Hope to see you at billing?
Nick.
thanks, I got married a couple of months ago and two of the bridesmaids are expecting within a week of the missus! Yeah I'll be there, a couple of mates were talking about going on the jov stand but think we're vxdc as usual.
stunning mk2, you just seem to be able to more to a mk2 and it not look out of place like on a mk1, single wiper for example
rear wiper arm looks a little strange imo tho
Yeah my thoughts exactly mk2's can get away with so much more without looking pants. As for rear wiper I wouldn't mind an early tailgate with holes welded up but that will be next year.
thanks, I got married a couple of months ago and two of the bridesmaids are expecting within a week of the missus! Yeah I'll be there, a couple of mates were talking about going on the jov stand but think we're vxdc as usual.
Sound I will see you their then fella.... Doesn't matter who you go with IMO as we all get to socialise and have a good crack whilst seeing everyone's motors which is what it's all about.
Nick.
Jeff16v
03-07-14, 08:38 PM
Very nice mate, don't work on the car sleep deprived, lol
Quick evening post guys...... Ive recently been cleaning up within the engine bay. One or two items caught my eye as being a little grotty mainly the dizzy, head bracket and the unpainted section on the rocker cover. These have since been wet sanded smooth and treated with some metal polish which has cleaned them up no end.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg2_zps175fdf49.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg2_zps175fdf49.jpg.html)
New plug cover,scuttle cover and a bit of tlc on the rest of the shiny parts has also improved the look on the whole.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg1_zps9c2cd0d7.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg1_zps9c2cd0d7.jpg.html)
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg6_zps2c34caec.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg6_zps2c34caec.jpg.html)
Although really with Its little extras such as the loom tuck, holes welded up and so on Its one of the neatest c20let engine bays Ive seen. Even the hole that should be their between the turret and chassis rail has been welded up for a smoother look.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg9_zps37a6378f.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg9_zps37a6378f.jpg.html)
Next job is to degrease/clean some areas and polish the bay. N/S/F tyre is still losing air slightly so must sort that at the weekend. On the whole though pleased how its coming on.....
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/jessbean86/imagejpg8_zps8c7c9cf1.jpg (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/jessbean86/media/imagejpg8_zps8c7c9cf1.jpg.html)
The beady eye'd of you will also see the other small mod Martin did..... washer jet removal. Even I missed that one upon viewing!
Nick.
bazzap8389
03-07-14, 10:00 PM
Damn that's clean!! It really is perfect mate :thumb:
blue_peg_16v
04-07-14, 08:32 AM
Looks well mate carnt wait to get a proper look at billing see you there
Clean and stunning :thumb:
I never noticed the looms been hidden before. Always a fav of mine in a bay. Polished bits look great too.
Very nice mate, don't work on the car sleep deprived, lol
Lol. I wouldn't ever work on it in that case!
Damn that's clean!! It really is perfect mate :thumb:
You should see the underneath. Not a rusty fitting in sight! Everything's über clean to go with the breeze blue painted underside. Looks fantastic!
Looks well mate carnt wait to get a proper look at billing see you there
Cheers see you their mate!
Clean and stunning :thumb:
Cheers!
I never noticed the looms been hidden before. Always a fav of mine in a bay. Polished bits look great too.
Yes the bays pretty much identical to andy b's. All the looms hidden away, unused holes welded up and so on leaving it looking very minimal.
andybishop
06-07-14, 10:05 PM
Looks stunning Nick, look forward to seeing the changes at Billing!
krobinson
06-07-14, 10:32 PM
Looking superb Nick :D
nova_niek
07-07-14, 09:04 AM
Only just read this - congrats on expanding the family mate. As said by Vlietje, you'll suffer from broken nights but it'll all be worth it. :)
staggy_gsi
09-12-15, 07:21 PM
Any updates on this?
Any updates on this?
Currently tucked away for the winter mate. I've been working on a few upgrades for next year but nothing groundbreaking. Wilwood brake kit, shorty mirrors and a Toovey belt insert/machined rocker cover will be about the only changes if I have time to get them sorted. Pics are on Facebook if you'd like to take a look. ;)
Nick.
Pics are on Facebook if you'd like to take a look. ;)
Nick.
Are they? I've not seen them...
Are they? I've not seen them...
Take a look in my projects/cars album ;)
Nick.
staggy_gsi
11-12-15, 07:34 PM
I dont have you on facebook and Ive never noticed you on any of the nova pages lol
EDIT: found you! Ha
I dont have you on facebook and Ive never noticed you on any of the nova pages lol
EDIT: found you! Ha
It is only a recent happening... Whether you like it or not everything goes through Facebook nowadays so I had to join in! :thumb:
Nick.
leggattr
11-12-15, 10:10 PM
Nick I love the look of this, hopefully mine will look similar albeit small block. Do you know what issue of TV this was featured in?
Nick I love the look of this, hopefully mine will look similar albeit small block. Do you know what issue of TV this was featured in?
Just had a look and its December 2013. ;)
Nick
krobinson
12-12-15, 07:53 PM
Boom
staggy_gsi
13-12-15, 09:19 PM
It is only a recent happening... Whether you like it or not everything goes through Facebook nowadays so I had to join in! :thumb:
Nick.
This is it....the world is facebook mad!
Had a nosey through your project album, top work as usual!
gary_126
14-12-15, 10:17 PM
just had a look through the last few pages, great work as ever! Wheel colour is strange.. but it works!! where did you get the stickers? custom made to replicate originals?
Southie
26-05-16, 08:39 PM
So Nick have you still got this? Any updates for the coming months?
Ian_Gsi16v
27-05-16, 10:09 AM
Must be up there as one of the best Nova builds. Hopefully see it at Billing this year.
scott.parker
27-05-16, 02:54 PM
Who bought it?
Brian Hartley I think? Saw something on fb
leggattr
27-05-16, 03:28 PM
Cannot believe this is sold! One of the nicest breeze blues on the road. Was hoping to see more of this during the summer now that I'm building something similar.
Hey guys, I'm surprised to see this old thread bumped!! As said the nova has been sold on to Brian. We reached a deal about six months ago and he recently collected. My interest in having a project car has been getting smaller and smaller each year and the novas have hardly turned a wheel under my ownership. What with family life and the amount of biking I do nowadays just left no time for any other hobby. I never thought I'd be without a nova but slowly but surely I became more and more involved in mountain biking and would much rather spend my time out and money in that direction. When I was younger I always wanted to be able to put together a nova like those we saw in the magazines and once I'd learned my trade and came back to them I challenged myself to do so. On a project front I feel like I've achieved what I always wanted to so I'm happy to leave them behind me with good memories! Big thanks to all who have helped me along the way! All the best with your projects guys. I will enjoy a read now and again!
I saw this at Crail on Sunday. It looked mint :thumb:
Southie
14-11-19, 07:03 PM
Where is Nick J and are you still building projects xx
He's all dh bikes and caddy vans now...
Where is Nick J and are you still building projects xx
Hey guys, Still here with the occasional login! Big projects are not something I have time for currently but I still tinker with my daily’s and the occasional bike frame. Downtime is generally spent with my children or smashing downhill as fast as I can! Hope everyone is well. :)
nova_niek
13-01-20, 05:28 AM
All well round my end, currently moving heaps of Nova bits into storage because I've sold my house. Temporary moved in with a mate, looking for a new job and a new house, hoping to find a place where I can finally start working on my novas that have been sitting for the better part of 2 decades. [emoji16]
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