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M Sutton
22-05-11, 04:20 PM
Your red Nova was amazing and the Yellow one is just as awesome! Just spent an hour looking through this thread. Keep the updates comming :thumb:
Big_Chap
23-05-11, 11:14 PM
I've welded all the 3 seams where Paul have circled too. Force from the arms moving was my thinking...
And yeah getting in the cross member is a ****. I taped all the top holes and then sprayed till it ran out the bottom ones..lol
They're a pain, when I replaced mine way back I welded all the seams on the crossmember and added the plates then got it powdercoated, thoughts being that because it's magnetically charged, the powder would find all the exposed bits via the holes and the openings at both ends. Then just buff back a little where they meet the chassis legs, weld and seal.
Hey guys,
On to an update then.........
My guys have been busy this week with the nova around their main work but have still managed to make some excellent progress. Engine and box are in, New hubs and equal length shafts are in, New bottom arms, joints and track rod ends are all fitted. The boss for the wideband sensor has been welded into position ready to accept the sensor shortly. Engine is also wired/plumbed and has been started yesterday :) The only setback appears to be two faulty injectors. So two new genuine ones are on route from germany and should land wednesday next week due to the bank holiday etc. Once their in it will only needs a few minor things fettling So fingers crossed by the end of next week I may have the car home and I can start running it in. Few pics from earlier today below...............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip185-1.jpg?t=1306520940
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip184-1.jpg?t=1306520940
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip186-1.jpg?t=1306520940
To say I cant wait to drive it again is a massive understatement!! :)
Nick.
scott.parker
27-05-11, 07:52 PM
The paint work just looks so understated it's awesome..
Jeff16v
27-05-11, 08:00 PM
Looks ace Nick, so close now, I though I read that the injectors were cleaned and tested!
Are you gonna try and use up the running in miles before billing?
matthew172
27-05-11, 08:42 PM
absolutley awesome that mate
Nick cracking work again,this car always seems to get better and better,deffo one of my favourites,keep it up mate,glad it's finally getting there now,will be keeping a close on this,bet your right foot is itching lol
Cheers
Tony
Nick - looking superb as always!
loving your work again mate
looks great nick
NOV4_SPORT
27-05-11, 09:32 PM
Dribble..........
Very nice mate very nice
iain
Jeff....... Yes the injectors were tested and cleaned however two are not working now. They were perfectly fine before so its either the process they've been through or possibly damaged in the post. I guess thats what you get for trying to fix what wasnt broken! I'll do my best to get some miles in before the billing trip but it all does depend on when I get the car back. As said theirs not that much to do now just setting up and a few other odds/ends so fingers crossed it wont be long as I have things on my side to do also.
Edd..... cheers!
Stu...... Thanks!
Farmer John...... Cheers!
Scott........ cheers! In a way thats what all the grey is about as I wanted an understated factory look this time round and in my opinion is suits the car perfectly.
Tony...... Cheers and you have pm mate.
Si..... You know you want another!
Iain.... Thanks again mate! :)
Nick.
discoinferno
28-05-11, 10:31 AM
looks really nice mate :)
hope you get to enjoy it more this year
Looks lovely mate, I really like this!
looks really nice mate :)
hope you get to enjoy it more this year
Cheers Gary me too! :)
Dayle.... Thanks fella!
Benn..... cheers dude much appreciated. ;)
Nick.
scorge01
28-05-11, 03:32 PM
this is such an awsome car the work thats been put in to it is awsome would be good to see it one day in the flesh :)
krobinson
28-05-11, 05:00 PM
Bet you're so chuffed! I know I would be. Not long now mate :-)
Good luck Nick! Sure you'll get it sorted :)
Shaun
Southie
01-06-11, 12:56 PM
Drooling time, nearly there Nick :d
Now I've sold mine your's will be my MK1 fix ;)
Kev Turbo
01-06-11, 01:30 PM
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170678
Incase you have not noticed :)
novacabrio
01-06-11, 08:17 PM
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170678
Incase you have not noticed :)
If Colins got it then we may a well say RIP!:cry:
Southie
01-06-11, 09:04 PM
If Colins got it then we may a well say RIP!:cry:
Sad but true.
This ones better tbh and the old one funded this beasty I'm sure.
Nick will you be at Billing on the Sunday as it's the only day I'll be there this year?
Sad but true.
This ones better tbh and the old one funded this beasty I'm sure.
Nick will you be at Billing on the Sunday as it's the only day I'll be there this year?
From my point of view they are two entirely different cars to be honest as with this one Ive tried to achieve the exact opposite off what I did with the red one. Yeah I'll be at billing all weekend even if the car isnt ready on time me and the missus will still go so feel free to come and say hello mate :)
Shaun/Cath.... cheers!
Update on route this evening guys, Catch you later.
Nick.
If the cars not ready, tow it with mini.
If the cars not ready, tow it with mini.
Mini doesnt have a tow bar and would look pretty gay with one tbh! lol
Im quite liking the idea of going in the mini and getting the mrs to drive home sunday. Then it means I can drink plenty not just on friday but sat too!
Nick.
Small update time then guys........
Unfortunatly not a great deal of work has got done on the nova this week. New injectors turned up and were fitted which did sort the issue it had. Car now runs fine and most of the work is done. The wideband gauge just need wiring up to the sensor which is already in place so they can look at what information its showing etc. Apart from that the linkage also needs setting up but that shouldnt cause any bother. I dropped by after work friday and fitted the front bumper,headlights and grill then placed the new tax disc in the window so when they test drive which will be pretty soon its all legal to do so etc. Few pics of how it now stands........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip197-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip198-1.jpg
I also got a quick shot to show how subtle the box looks in position. (Note fresh new earth strap too!)........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip199-1.jpg
Apart from the above I havent done much as Im waiting on the cars return. I did however paint a few more bits.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip195-1.jpg
My other rocker cover had cracked its paint around the bolt holes which was strange as with the way I prep that doesnt usually happen but Im pretty sure I painted the previous one twice which means their was probably double the amount of material on their than they should have been which is why it may have happened. Either way the above one was stripped to the bare bones and only painted once so fingers crossed it wont happen this time! As for the chassis info tag you could hardly make out the lettering due to also having too much paint on. Again this was fixed by stripping all the paint off and starting a fresh. You cant make it out very well from this picture but you can actually read it now! lol
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip196-1.jpg
Lastly it was noticed my bottom pulley was wobbling around a bit more than it should so I ordered a new billet one to sort this. I also got in touch with beardy for some of his phase two chips as a back up plan. Just in case the map shows to be poor and I have no time to source anything else before billing etc. Keith has ran them without issues for some time now so they seem a safe bet. If my current ones turn out to be ok however I can always just sell them on. ........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip202-1.jpg
Hopefully I will have the car home this week and I can set to on the hell of a cleanup it needs. I doubt Ill get chance to do everything Id like to but winter will soon be here again and I can go about making it even better for 2012. (How sad does that sound wishing the year away!) cheers for reading! :)
Nick.
your work is pure class.....................
krobinson
04-06-11, 07:46 PM
Have faith Nick! It'll make it! And if your chipset is fine I've a buyer for your spares ;-)
Keith
Your coil lead is very short, why is that? Everything looks fantastic, nice work.
Your coil lead is very short, why is that? Everything looks fantastic, nice work.
The coil lead is really short in some donors and longer in others, Astra 2's are mounted on the inner wing like a Nova, Cav Calibra are bit closer under the battery tray, dont know about Astra 3's.
Looks stunning Nick. :)
andybishop
04-06-11, 09:36 PM
Looks excellent Nick, looking forward to seeing it at Billing!!!
Looks great, what needs to be done before you can drive it/take it home?
Longdogcharlie
04-06-11, 09:47 PM
looks mint mate, great attention to detail..
The coil lead is really short in some donors and longer in others, Astra 2's are mounted on the inner wing like a Nova, Cav Calibra are bit closer under the battery tray, dont know about Astra 3's.
Looks stunning Nick. :)
Cheers Paul, Im glad you answered that as I didnt know! If it was any tighter Id have just moved the coil across within the bracket etc.
Andy... cheers fella, not long now and its beer and indian time! :)
Keith.... Its tight but hopefully we'll make it. I'll let you know when it comes to the chips etc.
Benn... cheers dude. Wideband wiring in,new pulley on,linkage setting, just odds and ends really. Once wideband is in and they have the necessary info they can alter/set things up to suit etc.
Longdog Charlie.... Thanks fella yours is looking cracking also!
Iain and gte87........ cheers guys! :)
Nick.
As stunning as ever.
Hope to see this at Billing
As stunning as ever.
Hope to see this at Billing
Thanks Adam............. I hope to see yours their too?
Nick.
Looks very nice as usual Nick
I've noticed you've not put the small square vinyl griffen badge on the front of the bonnet ? Any plans too ?
You can get them on eBay for bout £8 iirc, genuine too
Edd
Looks very nice as usual Nick
I've noticed you've not put the small square vinyl griffen badge on the front of the bonnet ? Any plans too ?
You can get them on eBay for bout £8 iirc, genuine too
Edd
Thanks Edd...... I have one but I think Id prefer it without hence the reason Ive left it. May change it in the future we'll have to see. :)
Nick.
Thanks Adam............. I hope to see yours their too?
pmsl lol lol
dj_wudgey
06-06-11, 10:49 AM
she looks fooking lush matey!!
novacabrio
07-06-11, 06:34 PM
Lovely mate! Bet you can't wait to drive it!
Hi Guys,
Onto an update then.............
All the smaller jobs were finished up earlier on last week so they could set the car up using the wideband and test drive to check all was well. Once they were happy I collected the car friday afternoon and brought it home. On saturday I took it out and got a few miles in which was awesome. Obviously I cant drive it too hard at the moment but I have been told I must work the engine to run it in properly etc. It runs/boosts very well so I am uber happy with it! Their is a little bit of lifter noise which Im hoping will settle down but If it doesnt then I'll order a set of genuine jobbies from autovaux. Also Ive been advised to get the front suspension all set up and aligned properly as my builders have said it will get the power down and handle much better than it currently does. Another good thing to note though is the equal length setup as the car doesnt want to pull you into the nearest field under boost like it used to! Ive got to get approx a hundred miles in then take the car back so it can be checked over to make sure all is well. Hopefully I'll manage that on a few trips out this coming week. Then its also got to go for an mot so we'll see how things progress. If all goes well and I get everything finished then I will use it for billing but If I have order more parts and things dont go to plan then I may have to leave billing until next year. Anyhow some pics are below.........
Car home..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00025-20110610-19541.jpg
New gauges replaced the old ones........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00026-20110612-17241.jpg
Engine bay shot......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip002-3.jpg
Gearbox shot....... (real pleased with how well this turned out!)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip005-3.jpg?t=1307895528
Cheers for reading.
Nick.
your car looks "bang on" mate
i'd say it was the best in the club
stu
novacabrio
12-06-11, 07:21 PM
Great news Nick! Hope you can make Billing with it!
Joe Richardson
12-06-11, 07:54 PM
stunning Nick, glad it's all nearly done now :thumb:
pm sent aswell :)
Jeff16v
12-06-11, 07:58 PM
Car looks happy to be home. Get some miles on it, if the weathers good and get it to billing:thumb:
hybridturbo
13-06-11, 08:15 AM
Looks great Nick :)
Not sure on the panel youve made for the gauges mind, a lad with your skills could mock up a nice custom steering wheel shroud to house them.
That would look much better imo
NOV4_SPORT
13-06-11, 09:37 AM
It's looking stunning buddy its a credit to all your hard work and skill
Epic !
Plus rep
Iain
Glad it's all coming together and your happy nick,car is looking awsome as always,engine bay is quality
Bet you can't wIt to put your foot down properly ay lol
Get it sorted, needs to be at Billing dude, box looks great as do the grey bits.
your car looks "bang on" mate
i'd say it was the best in the club
stu
Stu..... Thanks fella! That is a lovely comment to hear however Im sure we all have our favourites etc! ;)
Mark.... Me too! we'll see how things go
Joe.... cheers! No one is happier than me I assure you... (mind you the missus may have a different opinion!!) lol
Jeff... Thanks pal all being well it will happen.
Joe.... Again thanks! The panel looks ok I think? Much better than some pods Ive seen anyhow. The flash made the colour look much different to how it actually appears which is a pretty damn good match etc. Steering wheel shroud sounds good but Im about finished truth be told. Not many more man hours on this one now.
Iain... Thanks mate much appreciated. ;)
Tony.... cheers! Im looking forward to the days that I can really open it up etc. :)
Benn..... cheers dude Its almost their now. Until I find something else Im not entirely happy with that is! You know how it is ;) I'll try my best for vboa but I dont want to rush things. If its not right I wont use it. Their is always next year. :)
Nick.
MattBrown
13-06-11, 05:57 PM
As always nick, the "prep paint finish shiny bits"
Are totally awesome!
Some differant ideas, that in my head didnt work, but now you have done them look very, very nice!
krobinson
13-06-11, 07:10 PM
See you in less than 3 weeks ;-)
As always nick, the "prep paint finish shiny bits"
Are totally awesome!
Some differant ideas, that in my head didnt work, but now you have done them look very, very nice!
Cheers Matt, As Ive said before (Although most probably dont see it like I do?) It is very different to my last project.... Things are matt instead of shiney, Everythings a lot more low key. With all the yellow its needs something to break it up and tone the car down etc. I know Its not everyones cup of tea but It works for me! :)
Nick.
See you in less than 3 weeks ;-)
Cant wait fella! :)
Nick.
matthew172
13-06-11, 09:10 PM
looks top notch
looking great mate, really nice
discoinferno
14-06-11, 07:34 AM
Looks brilliant nick a nice flocked dash now :)
christurboo
14-06-11, 08:16 AM
ooo how i love shiny bits lol top work mate
Cheers all for the nice comments.. :)
Gary.... I was looking at the mag feature of the silver 4wd mk1 astra turbo the other day and noticed how well the grey flock dash actually looked. If I did do it then it would have to be grey for the stock look etc but to be honest I doubt it'll ever get done as I dont want to put anymore money into it. Maybe next year if Im flush! :)
Nick.
shaun larnder
14-06-11, 10:49 PM
So glad for you that its now back on the road Nick, looking forward to a catch up with you and the old girl at Billing...
Rick Draper
19-06-11, 11:39 PM
Looks good Nick. Hopefully i will see you tomorrow when i call in at the bodyshop.
Looks good Nick. Hopefully i will see you tomorrow when i call in at the bodyshop.
Thanks Rick and good to see you again today! :)
Shaun.... Thanks fella all being well we'll catch up at billing. :)
Nick.
Hi guys, Onto a litte update of whats been happening recently with the car........................
After getting a hundred miles in I dropped the car off for a shakedown with no real complaints apart from a few noisy lifters and a leaking outer cv boot on the n/s. As the lifters had got no better I ordered a new genuine set along with cam seals,rocker gasket and a cv boot kit. With these fitted the engine is as quiet as a mouse and I no longer have cv grease splattered on the inside of my n/s wheel = WIN! Off I went to cover a further 150 mile..............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip007-3.jpg
Until another problem caught my eye...... The battery light had a slight flicker around 4k but as quick as it came on it was gone again. I covered some more miles and the problem then started happening anywhere above 3k so I dropped the car off to get checked out. All the wiring/conections are fine so it seems the alternator is at fault. The only thing is we couldnt source one local until friday so my thinking is by the time its arrived and fitted we'll be well into the afternoon on friday. That coupled to the fact that I still havent had the tracking/wheel alignment sorted as well as a few other minor jobs so Ive made the decision to leave the car at home for this year. Hopefully with all the major work out of the way next year should be fairly simple although who knows as it is a nova let! The aim for this year is to get some good miles on the engine in prep for next year. Lets hope the weather stays good for us all this weekend and all the best to those competing for the honours. If you see me around please come and say hi as its always good to catch up with current members and new faces alike. Until the next update cheers for reading and all the best.
Nick.
Jeff16v
30-06-11, 07:52 PM
Dude, gutted not to see it this year. I'll chuck some keys at you Sunday for a lap if you'd like?
Southie
30-06-11, 08:11 PM
A shame you ain't taking the Nova Nick after all the hard work, I'll get to see it next year though now because I'm not off to Billing now.
The drive to billing would have been good to run her in though.
MARTIN KELSON
30-06-11, 08:35 PM
Take it Nick
Thats not a major issue & you can get that sorted before the trip down. :)
Rick Draper
30-06-11, 08:59 PM
Looks amazing as always nick.
Thanks for the pic of the mini, looks like it should be done soon.
Jeff16v
07-07-11, 07:00 PM
Hi Nick, lovely to see it at billing. You've done a fantastic job. The yellow and grey details throughout looks fantastic.
How's it driving?
Hi Jeff, cheers! It was great to see the red one again also......... As for hows it going an update is on route.
Nick.
Hi guys, Where to start then...............
Following on from my last update It didnt look like the car would make it to billing due to us waiting for parts until the last minute. So I basically threw in the towel and said I wouldnt bother taking it. However once that post went up I was bombarded with texts and phone calls from Andy B/Keith urging me to re consider. They were even ready to drive up and help sort the car so I could get it to billing which was really good of them. Cheers Guys!! :) At first I was having none of it but after a while I saw their point and decided that even if it meant setting off friday eves instead of the morning that getting the car their would be worth it. So by the time the new alternator was fitted and we were loaded/ready to go it was nearly 6pm. A steady drive saw us arrive at billing approx 9pm. We made it with no problems which was a Winner! :d A great weekend followed and it was good to catch up with a lot of you and have a look round your motors also. Ive picked out some of my favouite pics that people took across various websites. Here they are and thanks to those who took them!...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/030-vi.jpg?t=1311431701
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/37.jpg?t=1311431737
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/36.jpg?t=1311431772
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/5897235593_d2c6867ce2_b.jpg?t=1311431874
As great as the weekend was by the time late afternoon sunday came it was time to set off home. Off we went down the m1 which for fine until approx an hour into our journey when the battery gauge went down to a quarter and then shortly after into the red. The services were only a mile away so I planned to stop and take a look but seconds later I lost all power and ended up on the hard shoulder of the motorway! With the bonnet up their was nothing I could see obviously wrong so I gave Andy a call for help! Luckily he had just turned off for stoke a juction before so wasnt far away and came back to tow me into the services were I called the AA. Not long after they turned up we got a diagnosis of a dead alternator! I was quite shocked at that with it being brand new but obviously it was just a dodgy part. The car was then loaded up for the journey home.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip015-4.jpg?t=1311432672
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip018-3.jpg?t=1311432745
Good job the car isnt uber low as it just made it onto the towing dolley with minimum clearance! We then finally got home around 10.30pm sunday night due to the above. Huge thanks again to Andy and his missus Emily who turned around and came back to help us. :) However that was'nt the end of sundays epic fail......... Upon arriving home the AA chap was a little slack unloading the car and caught the front bumper which pressed onto the lower return lip of the front panel. Even though the damage was very minimal I was very annoyed and got all the necessary details from the guy to put in a claim. Pics of said damage.......
Poor picture but the bottom edge of the bumper was gauged and a small stress fracture of the plastic was above it........(Look for the white lines that spread horizontally either side of the gauge)...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip030-3.jpg?t=1311433283
In this pic you can just see were its pushed the lower return lip of the front panel upwards.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip025-3.jpg?t=1311433424
The worst part was how the bumper was sat as it had been pushed well out of alignment and was practically touching the bottom of the headlight which made me suspect a bent carrier.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip021-3.jpg?t=1311433557
During the days that followed I fitted a new battery as the other now wouldnt even charge and got it back to my guys for another alternator. They put in a warranty claim on the part so at least I didnt have to pay for another etc. With the car mechanically sound again I got onto the AA and forwarded them an estimate for the repair work. After hounding them for 48 hours we finally got an authorisation to repair at their cost. :)
nova_niek
23-07-11, 04:24 PM
Ive picked out some of my favouite pics that people took across various websites. Here they are and thanks to those who took them!...........
Hi Nick, nothing short of brilliant. Like so many others, I've been (and still am) following your thread with great interest and enjoying it no end. What a looker! Awesome and other expletives cannot closely describe the class in which your Nova sits.:cool:
With the car mechanically sound again I got onto the AA and forwarded them an estimate for the repair work. After hounding them for 48 hours we finally got an authorisation to repair at their cost. :)
Just as well! I know I would be gutted so it's a good thing they'll cover the expenses. Perhaps a chance to carry out some mods on their behalf? :thumb:
Cheers,
Niek
In early the following morning I got the bumper off and prepared it ready for my foreman to repair. Stress fractures can sometimes be a little difficult and need to be properly repaired. We used a cutting discs to slot the small cracks so they wont spread any further later and then use a flexible plastic filler to fill and level it.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip032-3.jpg?t=1311434458
This was later rubbed down and primed up. At the same time I repaired a small nick in the other side corner which I had damaged myself whilst the bumper was sat in the garage last year........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip039-3.jpg?t=1311434532
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip038-3.jpg?t=1311434642
The primer was then blocked level and I got the bumper re painted.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip041-3.jpg?t=1311434749
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip043-3.jpg?t=1311434801
As good as new................
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip048-3.jpg?t=1311434835
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip047-3.jpg?t=1311434988
Next us was the front panel so we got the car up on some stands giving us enough room to use a slidehammer and gentley pull the return lip back to were it should be. We also noticed that when the lip had been pushed up it had put a small bulge into the front facing part of the front panel so that had to be tapped back down too. As my foreman is a superb ex panel beater he managed to do this with no need for filler. Just a gentle tap from his hammer and dolley and it was almost their. All I needed to do was give it a block to take the last of the high spot out and level it up perfectly.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip045-3.jpg?t=1311435136
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip046-3.jpg?t=1311435463
With that sorted I gave the repaired area a coat of overpaintable stone guard and left it to dry so it could be painted the next day. I also called in to see Joe on here to buy another bumper from him as it was complete with a straight iron just in case mine was bent. Cheers Joe! :)
The following days saw the lower section of the front panel repainted..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip049-3.jpg?t=1311435696
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip050-3.jpg?t=1311435734
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip051-3.jpg?t=1311435757
The towing eye also had to be repainted from were the towing bar had been rubbing against it...........
Before...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip034-3.jpg?t=1311436230
After.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip053-3.jpg?t=1311435786
The bumper then went back on and I added the pinstripe before getting the plate and grille back in...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip055-2.jpg?t=1311436411
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip057-3.jpg?t=1311436527
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip056-2.jpg?t=1311436554
As luck would have it the iron wasnt bent so it was just re adjusted and the bumper then lined up perfectly again. Phew! :) A quick wash and it was time to go back home.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip060-2.jpg?t=1311436704
Its great to have it back to its best and home again. Big thanks to my foreman for helping out as usual! :)
Also Id like to thank Mike and craig for the engine build and last minute mechanicals.....
Keith and Andy for nagging at me which without I wouldnt have made billing weekend.....
Andy/Emily for coming back to rescue and tow us into the services.
Vinnys for a crazyily hot Indian saturday night!!!! phew......
And lastly all the members from the sites I use for your inspiration and lovely comments over billing weekend. I hope you enjoyed viewing my car as I did yours etc. :)
Here's to some more running in miles!!
Nick.
Joe Richardson
23-07-11, 05:32 PM
Glad to see it's all sorted Nick:thumb:
Gaz1300SR
23-07-11, 07:49 PM
Don't know how I haven't seen this before but love the car mate. Thats how a let should be in my opinion, understated. Top work!
Good to see it sorted Nick.
Hi Nick, nothing short of brilliant. Like so many others, I've been (and still am) following your thread with great interest and enjoying it no end. What a looker! Awesome and other expletives cannot closely describe the class in which your Nova sits.:cool:
Niek
Hi Niek, Good to hear from you fella and your comments are much appreciated as always!
Joe......... Thanks mate and catch you soon for the rs national day etc.
Gaz1300sr.........Cheers and Im glad you like what you see. Its always good to hear what people think good or bad.
Adam........Me too!
Nick.
I wish I had paint skills like you Nick :( lol
Out of interest how many years you been painted cars ? Has it taken long for you to reach your standard ?
I'll pm you about that brace on Wednesday
Edd
what plans you got for thee car next??????? u build amazing cars by the way......
I wish I had paint skills like you Nick :( lol
Out of interest how many years you been painted cars ? Has it taken long for you to reach your standard ?
I'll pm you about that brace on Wednesday
Edd
We all have our own areas of skills when it comes to cars Edd. For example I wouldnt be able to drop my motor in and out like you can! Ive been working in the trade for approx 14 years now but the hike in quality came when I moved to work for Bmw 10 years ago. Like we all do I learnt from the guys around me and pushed myself to be the best I could be. Nowadays a quality job comes as second nature. No worries regarding the brace I have it wrapped and ready to go for you.
Nick.
gte-87.....
Thanks fella.... Im unsure on plans now to be honest. I keep thinking of returning to stock wing mirrors and I like the idea of two stock sr front seats maybe retrimmed in two tone grey alcantara. Although Im unsure as yet! Id really like to just enjoy the car for as long as I can now as next year may see it sold to aid other things brick and mortar related.
Nick.
Rick Draper
24-07-11, 05:59 PM
Nowadays a quality job comes as second nature.
I can vouch for this, the roof on the mini is immaculate :d
Southie
24-07-11, 06:08 PM
Well Nick you've done yourself proud and it's a shame you had issues when coming home from Billing but at least you'll remember the event.
The Nova is a credit to you and is a cracker which I'm very jelouse of now I don't own one but reading your thread makes me happy non the less.
Hopefully I get to see this in the flesh/metal next year :)
Any nova you own seams to turn out totally stunning, Loved the red mk2 and this mk1 really is a work of art :thumb:
I can vouch for this, the roof on the mini is immaculate :d
Cheers Rick, You'll have to send me a picture of it now its had the wheels done too as I bet it looks great!
Nick.
Well Nick you've done yourself proud and it's a shame you had issues when coming home from Billing but at least you'll remember the event.
The Nova is a credit to you and is a cracker which I'm very jelouse of now I don't own one but reading your thread makes me happy non the less.
Hopefully I get to see this in the flesh/metal next year :)
Cheers Southie, To be honest we had a great time at billing this year and even though we had fail on the way home I was still glad I made the trip. Onwards and upwards! You should give me a shout If your ever local and you could drop by and view the sr no problem.
Nick.
Any nova you own seams to turn out totally stunning, Loved the red mk2 and this mk1 really is a work of art :thumb:
Cheers fella!
Nick.
brainsnova
24-07-11, 07:07 PM
Excellent repair there :thumb: lucky you were there to see it.
Hi Nick! Good to chat to you at billing as always! Can't beleive you had bad luck on the way home and the aa numpties damaged your car! thankfully there wasn't anymore damage!
Was so glad to see it ay Billing, looks stunning. Good work on the repair too.
andybishop
25-07-11, 01:46 PM
Glad you've got it all sorted and back to stunning condition Nick!! No worries on forcing you to take the Nova to Billing, Bully tactics always work!!! Can't believe how close to the services you were, if it wasn't a uphill to it you would of made it.
Excellent repair there :thumb: lucky you were there to see it.
Thanks fella, When it comes to my cars Im like a hawk and dont miss much!
Hi Nick! Good to chat to you at billing as always! Can't beleive you had bad luck on the way home and the aa numpties damaged your car! thankfully there wasn't anymore damage!
And you John always good to have a catch up! Although I was fuming at the time afterwards I was just thankfull the damage was minimal.
Was so glad to see it ay Billing, looks stunning. Good work on the repair too.
Cheers Benn, Glad you approve! Work has to be spot on you know me!
Glad you've got it all sorted and back to stunning condition Nick!! No worries on forcing you to take the Nova to Billing, Bully tactics always work!!! Can't believe how close to the services you were, if it wasn't a uphill to it you would of made it.
Cheers Andy, I must remember to buy some towing necessitys for the future! Hope to catch up soon.
Nick.
Southie
25-07-11, 07:27 PM
Thanks for the offer of a close up look of the SR Nick, it's a bit hard though trying to fit in anything now though with me car sharing but when the time comes when I've a free weekend I'll give you a shout so I can have a perv :)
Beautiful Nick.
Such an amazing and meticulous attention to detail and a real credit to you.
I'd love to see it in the flesh sometime.
novacabrio
25-07-11, 10:50 PM
I had no idea of your eventful trip home!! Glad it all sorted now! Any more shows for you this year?
Thanks for the offer of a close up look of the SR Nick, it's a bit hard though trying to fit in anything now though with me car sharing but when the time comes when I've a free weekend I'll give you a shout so I can have a perv :)
No worries fella!
Beautiful Nick.
Such an amazing and meticulous attention to detail and a real credit to you.
I'd love to see it in the flesh sometime.
Cheers Stu, much appreciated fella! You should get yourself to a few shows next year if your in the country? Im aiming to be at a few in 2012.
I had no idea of your eventful trip home!! Glad it all sorted now! Any more shows for you this year?
You know Im sure I sent you a pic of fail whilst following it back up the motorway..... Plenty of others got it so maybe yours didnt send for some reason? Usless Blackberry!! Unsure on any more shows this year to be honest. Im just going to keep putting miles on the motor in prep for some hooning action next year.
Nick.
Jeff16v
26-07-11, 09:17 PM
Bad luck on the alternator Nick, pain in the butt. Also, nice of the AA to damage the car, You'd think recovering cars for a living, you'd be good at it!
I bet you dread billing sometimes.lol
novacabrio
26-07-11, 10:29 PM
You know Im sure I sent you a pic of fail whilst following it back up the motorway..... Plenty of others got it so maybe yours didnt send for some reason? Usless Blackberry!! Unsure on any more shows this year to be honest. Im just going to keep putting miles on the motor in prep for some hooning action next year.
Nick.
nope :( no pic!! Hooning?? Germany?
nope :( no pic!! Hooning?? Germany?
I will resend just for you....... would like to go to the ring next year yes but I'll have to see how funds are closer the time etc.
Nick.
hybridturbo
29-07-11, 11:53 AM
Great work as usual Nick :)
Great work as usual Nick :)
Cheers Joe!
Nick.
Hi guys, On to a little update then............... I havent had much time around the car recently due to having a nice break in Egypt. However whilst I was flat out on my sunbed I did spare a few thoughts in between beers for it. My thinking was something along the lines of....... "what can I do without spending anymore money this year but possibly make the car easier to drive? " Here's what I got up to when I got home........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip005-5.jpg
Spot the change?
If not here you go..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip002-5.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip001-4.jpg
Ive decided to remove the stubby mirrors for standard ones. They were something Ive always been unsure of on this build due to the car being practically stock on the outside. Plus they were never easy to live with due to the tiny glasses and the fact the front hoop of the cage blocks the majority of that tiny view anyway! So I rubbed down the stock ones and painted the covers in the same grey with matt finish as per the rest of the car. The frames were also treated the same way but with a smooth black matt finish. I didnt want to leave them plastic as nothing else on the car is! The finished result Im happy with and they are so much better to use its unreal!
Apart from that Ive just carried on trying to get some miles in on the dry nights were possible. Once the miles passed 500 my engine builder has been telling me to increase the varied load/revs and generally drive it harder so I have been doing so. Were now up to around 750 miles and Id like to try double that before the tax runs out and it goes away for winter. Thanks for reading! :)
Nick.
LEWI007
17-08-11, 09:29 PM
I love this car but i think it could look better with comp TH's or some other wheel, maybe even speedline mistral..
Keep up the good work.
I love this car but i think it could look better with comp TH's or some other wheel, maybe even speedline mistral..
Keep up the good work.
Cheers Lewi.......... I have previously thought of either cav turbo wheels or th's in my current colour scheme. Would have to be 16's in th's for me though and I think they are even rarer than the 16" flat spoke mo's I currently have! Either way I doubt it will ever happen as Im finished spending cosmetically now.
Nick.
LEWI007
17-08-11, 09:48 PM
Coinsodence I also thought Cav Turbo wheels would look good but i thought the idea was to have a motorsport inspired wheel so i never mentioned them lol
It still looks great anyway.
Mirrors look better IMO Nick, as you said looked a little strange with them with exterior being standard
I must see it up close at some point lol
where in egypt did u go? not long returned from sharm myself. warm enough for u? ha
do u plan on selling the stubbies? (H16VTB in mind)
Mirrors look better IMO Nick, as you said looked a little strange with them with exterior being standard
I must see it up close at some point lol
Cheers Edd, thats my thinking at the moment too........ Its a shame you missed billing really as Id have liked to see your motor too!
where in egypt did u go? not long returned from sharm myself. warm enough for u? ha
do u plan on selling the stubbies? (H16VTB in mind)
Hi Elgan, We were is sharm also.... club magic to be precise. Was a great hol but damn was it hot....... phew!! As for the stubbys they arent for sale Im afraid. Ive had some cracking offers for them but they took way many hours to perfect and Ive never seen a set as short yet. Id probably kick myself later If I sold them and wanted another set for a future project etc.
Nick.
went on a couple of excursions which picked up at your hotel. we stayed at tropicana grand azure. i ended up staying in the hotel unless we were out on an excursion as all i seemed to find myself was trouble when i left to go out onto the main street ha.
i can appreciate where your coming from with the stubbies. tried making one back before i had the red nova. scrapped the idea. ive got manta 400s on the red nova which are a pig to see out of too. ha
Mirrors look good, the lack of view was why i ditched my manta ones ages ago.
Sad to see it up for sale but you certainly have made it a cracking car, I saw it a billing and I must say the paintwork is excellent, I hope it gets a good home :)
Ps I didn't want to spam your sales thread.
went on a couple of excursions which picked up at your hotel. we stayed at tropicana grand azure. i ended up staying in the hotel unless we were out on an excursion as all i seemed to find myself was trouble when i left to go out onto the main street ha.
i can appreciate where your coming from with the stubbies. tried making one back before i had the red nova. scrapped the idea. ive got manta 400s on the red nova which are a pig to see out of too. ha
We were similar to be honest........ Their was a squaddy I got to know quite well who had a similar build to yourself. He had locals trying to wind him up on one or two occasions when outside the complex. I think he just chose to head in the other direction as its not good to get in bother on their turf!!
Mirrors look good, the lack of view was why i ditched my manta ones ages ago.
Cheers Dude, Manta ones are a piece of cake in comparison with these! lol
Nick.
Sad to see it up for sale but you certainly have made it a cracking car, I saw it a billing and I must say the paintwork is excellent, I hope it gets a good home :)
Ps I didn't want to spam your sales thread.
Cheers fella!! No worries all good things must come to an end I guess!
Nick.
Now For Sale guys............
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?176124-Concourse-Mustard-Yellow-Nova-SR-Turbo.
Nick.
I look forward to your next project lol
Even if it's not a nova please keep us updated.
I look forward to your next project lol
Even if it's not a nova please keep us updated.
Im unsure If their will be one for a while thats if this does go. But either way I'll always be on here updating with something!
Nick.
i didnt go looking for it. one guy with a camel wouldnt let it back down for the mrs to get off it..... and the other was in a shoe bazzar where the guy tried locking my mrs in and wouldnt let her out till she bought something... crazy place nick!
if you sell this one, or i come across a bundle of cash soon, then i think we should have a deal on H16VTB and yours because i think you could do some special things to that car that i cant find the time to do
Would absolutely love to buy it, but the mrs will deffo leave if I did lol
Hope it goes to a caring home if/when you sell it
Edd
scott.parker
19-08-11, 10:28 AM
I know you don't need to say why, but I'm going to ask it, what you selling it for? your only just about to get it complete and then engines not fully run in yet etc, thought you might keep it one more year to enjoy it and maybe see a few track days etc?
either way mate, good luck with selling it.
Scott
Good luck with the sale Nick, I hope it goes to a good home, seem to be a few up for seven grand at the mo
such a shame you selling it it is so perfect you build some amazing cars
i didnt go looking for it. one guy with a camel wouldnt let it back down for the mrs to get off it..... and the other was in a shoe bazzar where the guy tried locking my mrs in and wouldnt let her out till she bought something... crazy place nick!
if you sell this one, or i come across a bundle of cash soon, then i think we should have a deal on H16VTB and yours because i think you could do some special things to that car that i cant find the time to do
We practically got locked in a perfume shop with a similar scenario!! Mrs couldnt wait to get out! lol I loved H16VTB back in the day but the colour just isnt for me nowadays Im afraid! I could do with a break from novas for a while also I think?
Would absolutely love to buy it, but the mrs will deffo leave if I did lol
Hope it goes to a caring home if/when you sell it
Edd
Me too Edd cheers.
I know you don't need to say why, but I'm going to ask it, what you selling it for? your only just about to get it complete and then engines not fully run in yet etc, thought you might keep it one more year to enjoy it and maybe see a few track days etc?
either way mate, good luck with selling it.
Scott
The ads up now due to these type of cars possibly taking some time to sell. So I may get to enjoy it for sometime and a fair few miles yet Scott. Im in no rush to be honest! Id rather keep my reasons personal If you dont mind though.
Good luck with the sale Nick, I hope it goes to a good home, seem to be a few up for seven grand at the mo
Cheers Graeme!
such a shame you selling it it is so perfect you build some amazing cars
Thanks fella!
Nick.
w_wall_2001
19-08-11, 06:17 PM
as said above nick, truly stunning car, the next owner will be one lucky fella/woman, quality of work and attention to detail is second to none
will
shaun larnder
19-08-11, 09:28 PM
Looking forward to seeing you again on Sunday Nick.
Noooo can't beleive your selling after only just getting it back on the road! But, Like you say all good things and all that! Such an awesome car, one of my all time faves, hope it goes to a new keeper who'll cherish it forever. Good luck with the sale Nick :)
blue_peg_16v
19-08-11, 11:32 PM
shame your selling up mate but good luck with the sale and im sure the rust bug will bite again
ben doodar
20-08-11, 05:57 PM
suprised your selling so soon tbh but im sure you have your reasons its only a car tbf. one of, if not my favourite car on here.
im sure you enjoy the build more than the finished project mate lol. i hope you get to use it a bit more before it sells. and hope you stay a member on here so we can see any further work or projects along the line, and to spread your knowledge of paint.
Southie
20-08-11, 06:40 PM
Gutted I don't have the cash for this :( I hope it goes to a good home as it's my favourite sr on the site :)
Hi guys and thanks for above comments........ Unfortunatly the nova has sold a lot quicker than I thought it would and was collected by the new owner today. The chap is good friends with Shaun so knew It was a good one to buy. As he's local to Shaun Im sure he will be happy to keep an eye on it and who knows If one day it comes up for sale he may get chance to own it again which I know he'd like to. All the best with it Jason I hope it serves you well!
Few piccies of collection........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip006-3.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip008-3.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip007-4.jpg
As for me who knows whats next! Im unsure If I will ever own another nova or not. The next project will no doubt be vaux though at some point. We'll see how things go. :)
Nick.
christurboo
21-08-11, 11:04 PM
you planing on another nova nick or just going to see what happends when it happends?
LEWI007
21-08-11, 11:13 PM
Shame to see that one leave, I hope its well looked after.
How much was it up for sale for Nick, i never got a chance to look at the for sale ad ?
you planing on another nova nick or just going to see what happends when it happends?
Im unsure fella to be honest, I may be without a project for a while now. Depends what comes up and how Im fixed at the time.
Shame to see that one leave, I hope its well looked after.
How much was it up for sale for Nick, i never got a chance to look at the for sale ad ?
Yeah its always sad when you let go of something thats had so much time and effort. But I had my ideas and executed them well in my opinion. It will be missed but I can always have another project at some point. On the money note I advertised at 7k and was lucky enough to recieve it.
Nick.
LEWI007
21-08-11, 11:33 PM
Well it was worth it in my opinion to someone who was specifically looking for one.
A nova of that spec that clean doesnt come round very often does it, who knows maybe it'll be worth even more in the future, the price of those SR's is sky high at the minute lol
I'm happy and upset at the same time.
Happy because mint novas are not getting broken for parts and genuine people seem to be buying them.
And upset because I can't afford them lol
Congratulations on getting the money you wanted for it Nick and so quickly
I did think this one might have been a keeper for you tho
Hope you do another project/nova as I for one loved seeing you apply your awesome skills on the SR
How long before you get bored and need to do another tho ? lol
Edd
scott.parker
22-08-11, 09:38 AM
I think a Sport should be next, nice to see his skills put into one of them?
Again congrats on getting your asking price, as you as it helped it being Shaun's mate as he know the car etc.
I'm happy and upset at the same time.
Happy because mint novas are not getting broken for parts and genuine people seem to be buying them.
And upset because I can't afford them lol
Yeah Im glad I didnt have to go down that route but being honest I think Id have rather kept it than do that. Nova prices have been rising for sometime now and I feel its about time that those of us that choose to spend big money on them should get a fair price in return. Some will agree and some wont but its just my take on things. Id rather pay over the odds and have a right car than pay less and then spend a fortune making it into the car you could have bought cheaper anyway!
Congratulations on getting the money you wanted for it Nick and so quickly
I did think this one might have been a keeper for you tho
Hope you do another project/nova as I for one loved seeing you apply your awesome skills on the SR
How long before you get bored and need to do another tho ? lol
Edd
Cheers Edd, I dont think Ive ever had a keeper yet! My problem is once Im out of ideas and the projects complete I get board very easily and that was partially what led me to putting it up for sale. I will have something vauxhall again but Im looking at much more recent models than the nova now. Whether I ever own another will remain to be seen.
I think a Sport should be next, nice to see his skills put into one of them?
Again congrats on getting your asking price, as you as it helped it being Shaun's mate as he know the car etc.
Cheers Scott, Yes Id say it definately made for an easier sale as he knew the car from when Shaun had it and bought the box from Jon Shield before Shaun had it!
Im not into sports at all to be honest so I can say "Never" on that one!
Nick.
Shame, but needs a must, sell it while its at the top rather that sit on it and wait and all that. Lucky new owner.
shaun larnder
22-08-11, 06:06 PM
Thanks again Nick, was good to see you and the Nova again, what a trek tho, bloody caravans on a Sunday...its now tucked up in its new garage, mind you he did say he may bring it round tonight for a little drive out as the weather is good lol.Im sure he will be a member on here soon.See you at Billing next year no doubt, bring over your polishing cloths.Thanks Shaun.
Acerliam
14-09-11, 10:01 PM
Just wondering what colour is the vinyl , like under the doors and on the boot ?
Thanks
soooo this thread is empty now Nick, I think you should get a budget snotter lol :)
craig green
15-09-11, 01:38 PM
OMG! I have just seen you sold this!!
A bit speechless & gutted.
Just wondering what colour is the vinyl , like under the doors and on the boot ?
Thanks
Hi Liam........ The colour I used was a custom mixed grey finished with a semi matt clear. You'd be best off going to your local paintshop and having them match something up for you.
soooo this thread is empty now Nick, I think you should get a budget snotter lol :)
Sooooooo Empty!! Tell me about it John........ No budget snotter for me Im afraid! My mind is already made up on the next project but It just may be a while coming thats all. We're currently applying to have some building work at home so I want to keep hold of all funds just in case we need extra etc. Once all housey things are complete then I'll go out and find myself a new toy.
OMG! I have just seen you sold this!!
A bit speechless & gutted.
Did you not see my f/s ad Craig?
Thanks again Nick, was good to see you and the Nova again, what a trek tho, bloody caravans on a Sunday...its now tucked up in its new garage, mind you he did say he may bring it round tonight for a little drive out as the weather is good lol.Im sure he will be a member on here soon.See you at Billing next year no doubt, bring over your polishing cloths.Thanks Shaun.
No problem Shaun...... Ill come and hunt you guys down to inspect it lol
Nick.
christurboo
15-09-11, 07:20 PM
not used to looking in here and nothing is going on lol hopefully it wont be long to see your work again.
chris
not used to looking in here and nothing is going on lol hopefully it wont be long to see your work again.
chris
Cheers Chris! Im hoping it wont be too long either..... Its no fun having no toy to tinker with!
Nick.
It wont be, there's a turbo calling you....
It wont be, there's a turbo calling you....
Ive heard the car in question has sold..................
Nick.
Can we have the non cryptic clue now? lol
Jeff16v
16-09-11, 08:34 PM
I don't think nicks extension has wheels. Lol
I'm not sure I want to know about Nick's extension and it's features.
Southie
16-09-11, 08:47 PM
Nick as your thread is soooooooo empty now, will you be making the cobwebs have a new spray job lol
Ive heard the car in question has sold..................
Nick.
To you? Good lad.
To you? Good lad.
You know I was uber tempted but............. no not to me. Must be sensible for a little while!
Nick as your thread is soooooooo empty now, will you be making the cobwebs have a new spray job lol
I know it is rather sad but when the times right I will be back with something vaux related.
I'm not sure I want to know about Nick's extension and it's features.
Lol!!
I don't think nicks extension has wheels. Lol
Lol!!
Can we have the non cryptic clue now? lol
Be patient and time will tell!
Nick.
Fair enough, need some where to keep it safe first..lol
Southie
16-09-11, 09:13 PM
We need your threads for inspiration Nick so hurry up and buy something, maybe a Lotus Carlton lol
scott.parker
01-11-11, 07:11 PM
So............ Wheres this new one then? lol
Going by his avatar its red lol
scott.parker
01-11-11, 07:26 PM
Im guessing it's a Carmine Red mk1 2dr Saloon....
Royston
01-11-11, 07:47 PM
I know but ain't tellinglol
Jeff16v
01-11-11, 07:57 PM
What's going on here then?
Southie
01-11-11, 08:00 PM
A tempting teaser, come on Nick spill the beans.
Jeff16v
01-11-11, 08:15 PM
Im hovering around projects waiting for an update, lol
Hey guys, all will be revealed in good time............ Keep your eyes peeled!
Nick.
scott.parker
01-11-11, 08:39 PM
Ha Ha, you changed the Avatar to one under a cover! lol bit late im sure i could see it had round arches in the other one. :thumb:
christurboo
01-11-11, 09:07 PM
am sure you bought the new nova from around my neck of the woods? if that true it was down my garage the other week uber clean
that didnt last long eh nick lol
I know but ain't tellinglol
haha me too. I txt him as soon as i saw the avatar...
If he got bored of not having one to paint he could have done mine lol
Sweet! Mk1! This winter's wip threads just got better :)
christurboo
01-11-11, 11:35 PM
Is it hartleys old one?
thats what im thinking mate
Is it hartleys old one?
From what he's told me no.
NOV4_SPORT
02-11-11, 08:53 AM
Oooh can't wait to see the new project, I always look forward to nick's builds ! Always epic
Iain
Doesn't matter who owned it before, Nick is going to make it epic anyway lol
I'm glad you didn't get a Corsa C, they're horrible little things
You weren't dry for long!
LEWI007
02-11-11, 10:18 AM
Looking forward to watching this new build take shape. hopefully its something on the same level as the last 2.
Count Vaux Alot
02-11-11, 05:08 PM
Whats with all the d1ck teasing...lets see it already!
ben doodar
02-11-11, 05:11 PM
come on i really, really want to see what you have bought and to here your plans for it.
krobinson
02-11-11, 05:54 PM
He's painting it pink and fitting a TD engine. FACT
LOL
Ha Ha, you changed the Avatar to one under a cover! lol bit late im sure i could see it had round arches in the other one. :thumb:
Ha ha! .............. Busted!
am sure you bought the new nova from around my neck of the woods? if that true it was down my garage the other week uber clean
Indeed mate I did....... Its condition is simply amazing and Ive never seen anything like it!
that didnt last long eh nick lol
Lol! Everyone knows how it is......
haha me too. I txt him as soon as i saw the avatar...
Although It wont be revealed just yet the avatar was just a taster for you guys.
Is it hartleys old one?
It is mate yes.
Sweet! Mk1! This winter's wip threads just got better :)
Thanks John you are too kind! But due to funds better spent elsewere this will be a long term project for now.
Oooh can't wait to see the new project, I always look forward to nick's builds ! Always epic
Iain
Cheers Iain!
Nick.
You weren't dry for long!
It wasnt actually at all planned but I'll explain that a bit later on!
Looking forward to watching this new build take shape. hopefully its something on the same level as the last 2.
Cheers Lewi, I do have different ideas again for this one but Im pretty sure It will be a well built example.
Whats with all the d1ck teasing...lets see it already!
Not intentional really....... I'll update at the weekend If I have time to get some good shots. I dont really have a great deal of time at the moment or I would have already. Its been covered and not moved since it arrived!
come on i really, really want to see what you have bought and to here your plans for it.
Update coming soon fella!
He's painting it pink and fitting a TD engine. FACT
LOL
You had to go spoil my fun and let the cat out of the bag didnt you!! Lol.
Doesn't matter who owned it before, Nick is going to make it epic anyway lol
I'm glad you didn't get a Corsa C, they're horrible little things
Thanks mate I appreciate that....... I did consider what yourself and a few others said regarding the C. And after going out in an Zleh equipped one I must say I was rather dissapointed and it was a benefitting factor on my recent purchase.
Nick.
Jeff16v
02-11-11, 08:34 PM
What was the problem with the corsa C?
great to you back on a build btw :)
I'm glad you bought it mate before it got scrapped or something.
LEWI007
02-11-11, 10:15 PM
I'm glad you bought it mate before it got scrapped or something.
Like the previous one lol
Good to see it made its way to safe hands, I saw the car last year and was stunned at its condition.
I look forward to seeing updates :)
Glad to hear your already onto your next project already. Gutted you didn't fancy taking on H16V TB :( It's almost ready for paint and I can't think of anyone better to have undertaken that stage with your attention to detail. Look forward to hearing your plans with this one. I have no idea what hartleys nova looks like! Lol
shaun larnder
04-11-11, 09:29 PM
Thats good Nick, i didnt think your garage would be empty for long, sounds like its going to be another very nice Nova, will give me something to read over those cold winter evenings lol.
How's it going nick
Knew you couldn't keep away too long lol,glad to hear you have got another nova again,bet this won will be as good as the other ones you have done,your eye for detail is excellent,can't wait to see what
You have planned,it's not the same the same on here with you not doing a project,gives me inspiration to crack on with mine
Cheers
Tony
Good to see it made its way to safe hands, I saw the car last year and was stunned at its condition.
I look forward to seeing updates :)
It was the condition that attracted me........ as I was thinking after the yellow one it was time for a change?
Glad to hear your already onto your next project already. Gutted you didn't fancy taking on H16V TB :( It's almost ready for paint and I can't think of anyone better to have undertaken that stage with your attention to detail. Look forward to hearing your plans with this one. I have no idea what hartleys nova looks like! Lol
Cheers Elgan, I think Ive said previously that back in the day I was a big fan of H16 but nowadays the colour doesnt tempt me anymore Im afraid!
Thats good Nick, i didnt think your garage would be empty for long, sounds like its going to be another very nice Nova, will give me something to read over those cold winter evenings lol.
Im glad the garage is once again occupied too Shaun..... I dont think their will be much to read for some time Im afraid but hopefully I will get on with it eventually.
How's it going nick
Knew you couldn't keep away too long lol,glad to hear you have got another nova again,bet this won will be as good as the other ones you have done,your eye for detail is excellent,can't wait to see what
You have planned,it's not the same the same on here with you not doing a project,gives me inspiration to crack on with mine
Cheers
Tony
Cheers Tony, I have a few ideas for this one but only a couple of definates. We'll see how things progress in the future etc.
Nick.
Nice to hear you have another Nick
Any pics of it in its current state then ?
matthew172
06-11-11, 08:43 PM
LET sleeper ftw, pics or it never happened! you yorkshire tea and farming lover
christurboo
06-11-11, 09:38 PM
you yorkshire tea and farming lover
you legend +rep hahahahahaha
LET sleeper ftw, pics or it never happened! you yorkshire tea and farming lover
Patience is a virtue you sheep molesting cumbrian!!! lol
Nick.
christurboo
07-11-11, 11:13 PM
and i thought there was going to be pictures......
i guess not
shaun larnder
08-11-11, 09:43 PM
Your boss must be well please that your got another Nova to keep you busy at break times.
gary_126
09-11-11, 12:09 AM
hmm im interested in what the plans for this one are! Only seen pics of it, and it looked factory fresh!
Nice one! You prized Rich's 1.2 off him?
and i thought there was going to be pictures......
Give me chance!............Im sure you've seen it more than once so its nothing new to you! lol.
[QUOTE=shaun larnder;1946825]Your boss must be well please that your got another Nova to keep you busy at break times.
Good job he's a nice guy!
hmm im interested in what the plans for this one are! Only seen pics of it, and it looked factory fresh!
I'll update with pics when I get the chance but yes its an exceptional original car throughout.
Nice one! You prized Rich's 1.2 off him?
I think Ive actually done a little better than that Si..... I know Rich's is good but when its comes to originality and condition this car would be hard to beat. I can only think of Cormacs off hand that would have the edge on it. It also has a genuine 15k which iirc is also lower than the other car in question.
Nick.
Hi Nick,
Finally got round to signing up and had a lot of people welcome to the club which is cool,some are asking about your new project theres a lot of people who can't wait for you to get started and get some pictures up.Hope to get wheel posted next week as finally got some time off work.
Jason (novaa6)
blue_peg_16v
21-11-11, 09:53 AM
Great nick glad you have seen the light and bought a saloon just Phil to convince now lol get some pics fired up mate, what's the plans for her then?
Great nick glad you have seen the light and bought a saloon just Phil to convince now lol get some pics fired up mate, what's the plans for her then?
Cheers Rich! ..................... No saloons here though Im afraid!
Nick.
Sort it out Nick where are the pictures ffs?
Still no pics :(
Sort it out Nick where are the pictures ffs?
Im afraid that Im thinking of a Fearless type build thread for this one................. Just dont seem to have the time anymore!
Nick.
It takes time to build greatness.
MARTIN KELSON
23-11-11, 11:02 PM
Im afraid that Im thinking of a Fearless type build thread for this one................. Just dont seem to have the time anymore!
Nick.
Hope your thinking of a quicker build time though than Dave.
Fearless's must the longest project in history without a single picture to my knowledge being posted!!
Fearless's must the longest project in history without a single picture to my knowledge being posted!!
He's posted a few...
blue_peg_16v
14-12-11, 02:18 PM
Come on nick don't be tight I know you have pics cos Phil told me last night you tried to send him some but his phone dosent accept em lol
MattBrown
14-12-11, 02:24 PM
May aswell post pics nick, gives me something to read when bored in work lol
christurboo
26-12-11, 11:59 PM
were still waiting lol? atleast post some teasers
Grrrrr thought there was a update lol
But yeah come on Nick where's the pics lol
NOV4_SPORT
27-12-11, 03:38 PM
Come on nick, your cars always inspire me and my cars !
This is like spuds thread now
Im afraid that Im thinking of a Fearless type build thread for this one.................
Nick.
What, 7 years and still not finished LOL!!!
Hi guys,
My apologies as it has been a while and I know many of you have been patiently waiting for an update! After parting company with A6VXL I had more or less decided that my next project wouldn't be another nova as I fancied something more up to date. But I did want to stay vauxhall as I enjoy some of the shows and have made many good friends on the scene along the way. So I started looking a corsa c's with the intention of either zleh/zlet but after viewing/driving a few already converted I was put off and decided they were not for me. Around the same time Brian Hartley came over to York in his nova for my dent guy to go round the full car for him. Now this crossed with a drunken early hours stint in Andy B's garage looking at two cracking novas is were it all went wrong.......... Brians car was sat in my garage nearly all day whilst it was being worked on and I had nothing to do but have a very detailed look round it. My findings pretty much amazed me as could not believe how original and stunningly clean it was. To cut a long story short over the next few weeks after I struck a deal with Brian and bought the car.
So the story goes a guy bought the car from Tipton Vauxhall (Midlands) new back in 1987 and not long after fell ill and was unable to drive. The nova sat in his garage unused for years until it was finally serviced/re mot'd and finally put up for sale. Brian saw it advertised and bought it in 2010 with only 12,000 miles on the clock! Whilst he owned it some of you will have seen the car at the billing vboa bash but it still hasn't seen a great deal of use. I think most of the miles he added to the car were the newcastle to northampton runs for those shows and apart from that its sat in his garage staying hidden from the typical english weather. Its still now only covered a low 15,000 miles! But regardless of the mileage its the condition that really interested me. I've spent hours going round this car and its so untouched its unreal. The only paint its seen is a small local repair on the boot but apart from that the rest is 100% original. I have even double checked this with a paint depth gauge! The few small dents it had were removed via paintless dent and the car is perfectly straight. I've never owned one as flawless! The underside looks like its never seen a jack as its all completely perfect. Rear chassis legs and round the back of the rear panel are immaculate as is the engine bay. The only thing I can actually fault it on is a very slight amount of corrosion on the rear arch lips but even this can only be seen on close inspection.
I even had the torch inside the crossmember looking below the drain holes and found nothing! It has to be one of the best remaining bases I could have found especially for the cost which was reasonable unlike you may have expected. Throughout Brians ownership the car remained completely stock whilst he saved his money for expensive parts he wanted. Until august last year when he got itchy feet and decided to add cesaros,lowering springs and a back box. Personally I like the look it has inside and out and I'm tempted to keep it almost identical. The only change will be under the bonnet with running gear to suit. The previous two novas I've owned which many of you know me for were initially put together by other people. Now I may have put a different spin on them but their was always something I wasn't a fan of. Or something I wouldn't have done like that. This being so original and untouched gives me the chance to spec and put together something completely to my taste throughout which is something I'm really looking forward to. It wont be anything that hasn't been seen before or anything with huge cost but just how I want it. Id like to source almost everything second hand too If I can! No new parts ftw! Lol.
This is the only downer........ we are currently looking at a possible house move due to Yorkshire water crushing development plans for our current house. So all funding for the car is on hold whilst we see what happens on the house front. In fact I nearly even sold the nova after recent interest from a mate which is why I haven't really bothered with updating as I didn't know what may happen. For now though I'm glad I still own it and look forward to being able to turn my ideas into reality as I've done with my previous projects. Updates may be few and far between for a while but I hope you've enjoyed reading a proper update as oppose to someone bumping the thread! Enjoy the pics guys.
Outside.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics006-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics038.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics028.jpg
Engine bay...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics024.jpg
Interior........ Basic but mint!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics020-1.jpg
Underneath......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics032.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics035.jpg
Cesaros are very close to the stock arches but Im sure this will get sorted at some point......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics026.jpg
How often do you see this on a nova logbook?.............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/IMG00072-20111213-1921-revised.jpg
Lastly on another note. We could really do with a diesel for a daily so If anyone knows someone whos looking for an exceptional condition cooper s then let me know. Its freshly detailed and ready to go..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/minisalepics003.jpg
Nick.
Thats absolutely stunning.
Looking forward to seeing updates Nick!
Southie
08-01-12, 03:13 PM
Whoop at last Nick and it looks mega clean, shame it's going to be a slow build due to the house issue though, we're all patient on here thought lol
krobinson
08-01-12, 03:34 PM
Looking forward to seeing how you transform this!
scorge01
08-01-12, 04:42 PM
That's mint mate loving it :) are you sticking with cesaro's? Also I'm guessing this will be a let?
Christ thats clean, think its the cleanest ive ever seen underneath.
Glad thats its in the hands of someone that never fails to impress with your projects.
M Sutton
08-01-12, 05:01 PM
Looks very very clean! Will deffinately be keeping an eye on this, even if the updates are few and far between ;)
Acerliam
08-01-12, 05:15 PM
Looking clean mate !
dannymcc
08-01-12, 05:18 PM
Super clean! :thumb:
Novasport
08-01-12, 05:22 PM
Nice clean shell, will keep an eye on this. I was gobsmacked at how clean the Swing was when I went to see it, just had to have it.
BTW, is it wise to show a pic of the V5 with Hartley's name and address on it? There are a lot of people after his blood!
Seen this a few times at Sunday 'cruises', looked clean
Southie
08-01-12, 06:08 PM
YHPM Nick. :)
NOV4_SPORT
08-01-12, 06:09 PM
Thats epic mate, its by far the most cleanest original nova i have seen !
It will be good to see you work your magic on this !
iain
blue_peg_16v
08-01-12, 06:36 PM
Get the let banged in then nick lol
Christ i knew it was clean, but that's crazy. Insides look like they are new.
At last the sneaky peak from your avatar is finally revealed :d
That is rediculously clean, brilliant find. Look forward to seeing your progress with it :thumb:
Thats absolutely stunning.
Looking forward to seeing updates Nick!
You spurred me on by your previous post! lol
stunning
It is exceptional indeed Edd.
Looking forward to seeing how you transform this!
You know the plans! Just may take a while thats all.
That's mint mate loving it :) are you sticking with cesaro's? Also I'm guessing this will be a let?
Ive always loved cesaros and would have had them on A6VXL however they wouldnt go over the brakes! I may keep this set unless I can find a particular set of wheels for it....
Christ thats clean, think its the cleanest ive ever seen underneath.
Glad thats its in the hands of someone that never fails to impress with your projects.
Cheers Adam, good to see you back on here!
Looks very very clean! Will deffinately be keeping an eye on this, even if the updates are few and far between ;)
Cheers fella, all in good time eh...
Looking clean mate !
Hopefully by the time Ive finished degreasing and detailing it should be a whole lot cleaner!
Nick.
out of interest Nick, wonder why it has rear window surrounds ? doesn't seem to have the fronts from the pics ?
Super clean! :thumb:
Looks similar to your red sr mate uber clean!
Nice clean shell, will keep an eye on this. I was gobsmacked at how clean the Swing was when I went to see it, just had to have it.
BTW, is it wise to show a pic of the V5 with Hartley's name and address on it? There are a lot of people after his blood!
Thanks Rich, I didnt think anything of it tbh the lad was always sound with me so I was always happy to help him. Now ammended anyhow.
Seen this a few times at Sunday 'cruises', looked clean
Yeah it was up your way for a while so Im guessing all you guys have seen it around. Nice buy by the way!
YHPM Nick. :)
Thanks Sir........ You are a legend.
Thats epic mate, its by far the most cleanest original nova i have seen !
It will be good to see you work your magic on this !
iain
Cheers Iain, If I can get it half as clean as yours Ill sleep well at night! lol
Get the let banged in then nick lol
I wouldnt want anything else in their mate!
Christ i knew it was clean, but that's crazy. Insides look like they are new.
Yeah I came up trumps with this one. Very happy with its condition.
At last the sneaky peak from your avatar is finally revealed :d
That is rediculously clean, brilliant find. Look forward to seeing your progress with it :thumb:
Lol yeah. Thought it was about time for an update!
out of interest Nick, wonder why it has rear window surrounds ? doesn't seem to have the fronts from the pics ?
Those were another addition of Brians a short while back. Im going to remove them though and keep the whole lot stock. I added the mirror on the passenger side though as I think the blanks look crap.
Nick.
scorge01
08-01-12, 08:39 PM
Ive always loved cesaros and would have had them on A6VXL however they wouldnt go over the brakes! I may keep this set unless I can find a particular set of wheels for it....
Yeah well as we spoke about will be selling shortly so dibs 2 you ;)
Ive always loved cesaros and would have had them on A6VXL however they wouldnt go over the brakes! I may keep this set unless I can find a particular set of wheels for it....
Yeah well as we spoke about will be selling shortly so dibs 2 you ;)
Thanks mate we'll see what happens etc.
Nick.
Keep it, *shakes fist at you*
Southie
08-01-12, 08:50 PM
I wouldnt want anything else in their mate!
Nick.
Ahhh ha, so it's LET time again... the cat is out of the bag lol
matthew172
08-01-12, 09:22 PM
just fucing nice
Keep it, *shakes fist at you*
I dont think it will be going anywere unless I had a good offer that is. Uber hard to come by in this sort of condition nowadays so Id rather keep it for the money Id get etc.
Ahhh ha, so it's LET time again... the cat is out of the bag lol
It is...... I love the thrill big block novas give for the money. Especially the let on ph2 just epic!
just fucing nice
Admit it........... You enjoyed feeling the power of the mighty 1.0 yesterday didnt you! lol
Nick.
gary_126
08-01-12, 11:46 PM
its a shame to change anything on this! Stunning car, couldnt get over the condition of it when i saw it (when brian had it)
matthew172
09-01-12, 07:03 AM
Admit it........... You enjoyed feeling the power of the mighty 1.0 yesterday didnt you! lol
Nick.
its crazy that thing, it just lights em up in every gear lol
krobinson
09-01-12, 05:58 PM
Burn out !!!!
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