My space framed nova with big power XE and sequential box

[Southie]

So will there be alot of jiggery pockery to get the car all set/aligned up correctly once road worthy?

[t45_ste]

yeah somthing like that.

Alot of trial and error but its all a learning curve, everthing on the car is adjustable so its going to be a case of experimenting with differant setups.

Hopefully going to get some open pit track days in.

[Southie]

Sounds good to me, probably take a far bit to setup but once you've done it it will be quality. I'd love to see this running so pm me nearer the time it's out and about :)

[t45_ste]

I will do. Hopefully will get to some NW meets. Where in west yorkshire are you?

[mk1nova_rich]

i would also love to see this car :) cracking read mate

[t45_ste]

All in good time........................lol

[Lewis.]

awesome :) keep up the good work :thumb:
we need more pictures though!

[t45_ste]

Car has been stripped down again and is currently on its side having the welds finished underneath.

Few more braces to be put in. Photos to follow.

[Benn]

*takes a deep breath* Ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc ccccccccccccccccccccccccc*runs out of breath after holding thetone*

[Danny s-p]

lol benn

[The Simps]

Good to hear there's progress! I know how these things can drag!

[djbrowney]

plus 1 ^

[Lewis.]

any progress?

[dj_wudgey]

its fookin awesoem this project mate!!

[burgo]

about time for updates

[Rick Draper]

I recon he is rebuilding 800 series trents!

[Jonlem]

I reckon he has just found the garage with all your old projects in Rick and is now trying to get them all finished.

Don't panic though, once running they are all getting broken for spares.

[Rick Draper]

I reckon he has just found the garage with all your old projects in Rick and is now trying to get them all finished.

Don't panic though, once running they are all getting broken for spares.

Shut it escort boy, one billion years in the making and not one decent pic of it. Fictitious car if ever i heard of on that was.

[Jonlem]

It was 5 years in the making to be exact lol

[steviegsi]

Just read from start to finish. Don't know how I missed it! AWESOME.

[t45_ste]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/1c4ad522.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/1028d6db.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/dfebf7df.jpg

http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/fassty/IMGP0036.jpg

[Cle]

Update Wooooop wooop :) :thumb:

[Stoo]

I cant see pics at work...

[Iain]

Wide and low, nice lol Hope it still looks like a Nova when you've finished.

[Benn]

That's huge!

Awesome.

[t45_ste]

Not really got many photos. Floors been cut out, tie bars are fixed in. Floor plates been made for the ap floor mounted pedals. Brackets been made for steering column. Brackets been laser cut for dry sump tank.

Tonys made a start on making the arches ready to take moulds off. These have to be taken up a few inch and widened trying to keep some of the lines.

Will try and get some more photos up.

[Connor]

Those arches are somethine else :cool: :) :) :)
Rep awarded to a top update, keep at it Ste :thumb:

[novarally]

ap floor mounted pedals

Yummy. Very expensive.

What's going to be done with the front arches to cover the rubber?

[t45_ste]

http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/fassty/IMGP0035.jpg

Another pic of the arch in progress. This is from tonys photobucket accont.

Theres a few photos of his fastback in there which i love. slammed like fook with a narrowed front beam.

[MK999]

Yummy. Very expensive.

What's going to be done with the front arches to cover the rubber?

They're going to be really ****ing wide Colin lol

[t45_ste]

Yummy. Very expensive.

What's going to be done with the front arches to cover the rubber?

There not the latest ap setup, that i would like.

As for the arches they will be taken out to the same width as the rears and up to follow the lines. Hes making the front end one piece, wings, bonnet and bumper.

I need to get hold of some slicks though to make sure they fit in the arches.

[Rick Draper]

Looking good ste.

So how are the Trents lol

[t45_ste]

Looking good ste.

So how are the Trents lol

Thanks Rick.

lol Haha. Just a minor mis-hap...........

Shares recovered well though so im happy.

[JaysNova]

Cracking build Ste. And hats off to you for your dedication and attitude towards it :thumb:
Those rear arches are the BIZZO aswell :cool:

+REP

[t45_ste]

Cheers everyone for the positive comments. :)

[novarally]

There not the latest ap setup, that i would like

Yes, lovely bits of kit they are.

I made enquiries about the full carbon fibre pedal box that DJM Motorsport (builders of McRae's Mk.2) do, and found out it's £2400 + VAT, and that's without master cylinders. Ouch.

[MK999]

Yes, lovely bits of kit they are.

I made enquiries about the full carbon fibre pedal box that DJM Motorsport (builders of McRae's Mk.2) do, and found out it's £2400 + VAT, and that's without master cylinders. Ouch.

mmmmm carbon fibre :) Any banks open at this time? lol

[Paul]

Glad to see some progress, i was thinking this may have been abandoned. Looks good as usual

[Count Vaux Alot]

Very nice! I like it alot

[t45_ste]

Very nice! I like it alot

Cheers, glad to see your doing another one :)

[gunny]

Wow. I had thought this had been abandoned but clearly I was wrong, it looks more sexual every time I look at it and fook me hats off to the graft and skill that's gone into it, top stuff bud :thumb:

[t45_ste]

Cheers. Think ive got too much in it to abandon now. god knows what i will do when i come to sell?

[NOV4_SPORT]

This is going to be amazing when its finished matey, just keep at it .

iain

[Jeff16v]

Superb work, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[wwmnw]

Superb work, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

Ditto that, this Nova has everything, wide arches, low as ya like, space frame, good engine, great craftsmanship, looks good.

Love it.

[calibra-keith]

with the arches been extra extra wide will you be doing them so they still come back in at the ends or will you just vent the difference at the doors and rear or car ?

[t45_ste]

They will be taken back in. One of the photos shows the rear coming back to meet the rear of the car. They have had to have a few inch taken out the midle due to it being so low. Moulds will then be taken and them laid up in carbon.

[maddogdaz666]

They will be taken back in. One of the photos shows the rear coming back to meet the rear of the car. They have had to have a few inch taken out the midle due to it being so low. Moulds will then be taken and them laid up in carbon.

i just made a BIG mess in my pants!:d i cant wait to see the finished product, this will be awesome!

[gary_808]

Thanks Rick.

lol Haha. Just a minor mis-hap...........

Shares recovered well though so im happy.

which RR do you work at? been in a few of them working on machines,

project is awesome, probably the best one i have seen.

[t45_ste]

I work in the maintenance dept at barnoldswick.

Are you a service engineer? Who do you work for?

[Lewis.]

woo, update! :) this is an awesome project, can't wait to see more.
rep for an awesome project :thumb:

[gary_808]

I work in the maintenance dept at barnoldswick.

Are you a service engineer? Who do you work for?

i do abit of onsite work
work for newall,

we usually just service the BTG's, though we have been doing a few other machines in coventry and derby, and moving a few about.

[t45_ste]

Ah right. We dont have any newalls at barnolswick mainly G&L, nigatas, cincis and FMT's in the factory i work in.

If you ever have to come to barnoldwick call in to maintenance for a brew :)

[AdamK]

Just read all this looks amazing need more updates!lol

[t45_ste]

There may be an update tomorrow, going down to see it in the morning.

[AdamK]

Lots of pictures pleaseee:d

[conad]

Ball joint end

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/21052010394.jpg



Where did you get the balljoint setup from?

[t45_ste]

I bought the bearing housing from here http://www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=37

As i mentioned though i had to vibro etch them due to the bearings they supply not being a brilliant fit i will also be bearing locking them in.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/24022010278.jpg

I made the allighnment spacers my self to fit inside the knuckle and bearing.

If you want i can meaure them and post them up.

[conad]

I saw you got the housing from McGill, it's the bit that sticks up I'm after (I'm rubbish with the names of things lol)... The bit that's being clamped with the hex bolt. Yes please mate, any measurements would be a great help. Cheers.

[t45_ste]

There the bits i made myself, when i get chance will draw them up with measurments for you.

[conad]

Thanks very much mate, I'm in the engineering trade so could easily get them made up. I'd be really grateful.

[t45_ste]

Also worth noting the bearing carrier is welded on at 16 degrees.

[conad]

Yeah I did notice, when I finally get round to doing them do you mind if I come to you for details?

[t45_ste]

Ask as many questions as you want bud will help best i can.

[Southie]

Ask as many questions as you want bud will help best i can.
Is this still on going and if so can we have some pleasurable updates :d

[t45_ste]

Yes its still ongoing, iv been on with the loom trying to make it look pretty lol

No pictures though. Sorry.

[Southie]

Yes its still ongoing, iv been on with the loom trying to make it look pretty lol

No pictures though. Sorry.
I've said it to Countvauxalot and I'll say it now PICTURESlol

It makes a thread ;)

[calibra-keith]

any updates mate ?

[Danny s-p]

Pic or it a lie lol lol

[boyd_1989]

Just read the whole thing, amazing, i love it :thumb:

[novacabrio]

Pic or it a lie lol lol

The whole thing is a photoshop lol

[Cle]

The whole thing is a photoshop lol
Im starting to think this is true :roll: prove us wrong update !!! :dlol

[blue_peg_16v]

I've heard rhumors ng racing is finishing the build lol

[Lewis.]

aw i thought this was an update :( got my hopes up lol

[Brasso93]

what a thread needs a loverly update tho :thumb:

[MattBrown]

ANY UPDATES????

This looked like a good project?

[t45_ste]

Afraid no real updates. I went down to tonys and he hasnt done anything on it for the last 3 months, busy with other things.

Im still on with the loom, going to be taking it down next week and make a start putting it in.

Iv also been modifying my ap pedal set. Made a throttle linkage to convert it from push to pull and made it spring return. Will get some pics up next week.

Iv also bought new rad and carbon housing that was used on one of the 90's vauxhall super tourers

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo2.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo1.jpg

[autoworksnovasport]

any updates on this?? all looks very good so far

[adam c]

Any updates Ste?

[Bubba]

get some hi res photos :D i want a new background for my laptop lol

[t45_ste]

Afraid this is the only update I have..........

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/f790981a.jpg

Just been and collected the car due to Tony moving units. Nothing has been done on it in months :(

This should give me chance to get some work done on it as I'm not tied to his hours.

[Ben]

So will you be finishing it yourself?

[pie]

epic build buddy :thumb:

[t45_ste]

So will you be finishing it yourself?

No

Im going to get the loom, oil lines, fuel lines and brake lines in the car so all the brakets are in place then take it all back out before ot goes back to him.

Theres loads of little bits that i am capable of doing.

When iv finished with it the car will go back down to him for finishing.

[richz_nova]

fair play to u mate i would tke my hat off if i had 1 on lollollol

[t45_ste]

Bit of an update

I have now finally finished the oil lines and have them temporarily installed. Iv made a floor for inside the car out of carbon and have the fuel lines finished. Currently on with making some tabs to hold the floor in and all the lines. Also modifying the ap pedal box to a spring return and making a throttle linkage.

Iv made a start on the loom but short on time at the minute.

Heres a few rough photos.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo-1.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo2-1.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo3.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo4-1.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/photo1-1.jpg

[peester]

some hardcore parts there.

[t45_ste]

Iv been slowly collecting, need to buy a few more bits to finish the carbon extinguisher system off.

[Benn]

So glad you are still slowly building this.

[t45_ste]

Slowly being the key word. Ha. I will get there one day.

[burgo]

cant wait to see this when you finally get it to a show

[t45_ste]

Im really hoping to have it done by year end. Fingers crossed.

[l555 jgh]

Looking good mate long time hope you good when do i get my invite to come and have a look

[thedondy]

some realy tasty work has went into this
stick at her man youll get ther in the end:thumb:

[TeddyThom]

Reckon this can be trailored to Billing next year?

[16xe_chris]

Getting there now matey :thumb:

[Hazzz]

Just read the whole thread from start to finish and wow, this will be amazing when complete!
Such an EPIC car!

[OLD_SKOOOL]

just read this - amazing work.. really look forward to seen more of this

[BRoadGhost]

Yay - Tea urn is in the right place.

[burgo]

Im really hoping to have it done by year end. Fingers crossed.

So finished now then?

[nova_niek]

^^^ +1

[novarally]

I too would like to know where this Project stands, I supplied the engine and gearbox, and knew they would be awesome in a Nova. Hopefully it will see light of day soon.

[t45_ste]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/F276FD10-8BD6-4CAF-8E70-847AD5A6CD86.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/F276FD10-8BD6-4CAF-8E70-847AD5A6CD86.jpg.html)

Couple (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/F276FD10-8BD6-4CAF-8E70-847AD5A6CD86.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0ouple) of photos of the dash wired up, just need to make a panel for the display.

(http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/22ADB526-8322-4A0B-BB8E-BF4899C3A064.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/22ADB526-8322-4A0B-BB8E-BF4899C3A064.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/22ADB526-8322-4A0B-BB8E-BF4899C3A064.jpg.html)

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/0E5C2B4E-5126-4E15-8A2E-791D98C910F6.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/0E5C2B4E-5126-4E15-8A2E-791D98C910F6.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Nice to see it's still alive Ste, what else is in the pipeline then???

Help to show your pictures btw, hope you don't mind :)

[t45_ste]

Thanks southie. Photobuckets changed and I couldn't finite how to get them to display properly.

I now now have the car back, it's to go back down to the body shop to have all the panels finished I need to get it timed up I can then fire her up :)

[Benn]

Awesome news, glad your still building this!

[philip]

Fair play. Nice too see progress still going on. Be ace too see it all finished.

[burgo]

:o never an update

[scott.parker]

Glad to see an update, been a very very loooooooooooonngggggggg time lol

[Southie]

Anymore updates on this Ste?

[BRoadGhost]

Hey that's where my horn button is; I've copyrighted that sh1t!

[t45_ste]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3278.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3278.jpg.html)s/ (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3280.jpg.html?sort=1&o=0)

[t45_ste]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3280.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3280.jpg.html)

[t45_ste]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3279.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3279.jpg.html)

[t45_ste]

Radiator now mounted and bodywork being placed on and adjusted then moulds can be made.

[NovalutionGSi]

How have I missed this thread! looks awesome even if it isn't finished yet.

I'm not going to ask, but is it going to see the road in 2016?

[Benn]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3280.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3280.jpg.html)

This photo gives me the horn. Love it.

[t45_ste]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/14E73ED9-C61F-466B-8205-EBE0F4CA8FDA.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/14E73ED9-C61F-466B-8205-EBE0F4CA8FDA.jpg.html)

knocked these up to cover the tie bars

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/C266BC11-E1F4-4FE4-9703-E5EBBAE48A8D.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/C266BC11-E1F4-4FE4-9703-E5EBBAE48A8D.jpg.html)

cut out panels for the bulk head

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/D30149B7-5E24-4D69-9F88-9512853C795E.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/D30149B7-5E24-4D69-9F88-9512853C795E.jpg.html)

made an aluminium housing for the bag tank. The contour follows the bag tank lid.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/F2E29FBF-2978-496D-B3F0-5575C3B102EA.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/F2E29FBF-2978-496D-B3F0-5575C3B102EA.jpg.html)


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/29CF7507-97A2-4A8E-961B-13B54FC796D5.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/29CF7507-97A2-4A8E-961B-13B54FC796D5.jpg.html)


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/307F841E-1EEC-4240-8EB3-EEF336EB557B.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/307F841E-1EEC-4240-8EB3-EEF336EB557B.jpg.html)


More in the next couple of days hopefully

[Southie]

Nice to see your still on with this build Ste, looking better now your getting more done ;)

[t45_ste]

Cheers southie. Iv got the bug again, plus tony has a bit of free time to get it sorted.

[The Simps]

As above, glad to see this moving again!
I think it was Tony's monster of a project I saw on another thread - was it a V8 twin turbo or something in an old ford? He finished that now?

[t45_ste]

That will be his riff chopped mk2 cortina. He's not finished it yet but it's certainly getting there. Very talented at what he does.

[The Simps]

Very talented at what he does.

I second that!

[t45_ste]

Recieved my sexy steering wheel quick release

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/8444BD49-FB40-4BDB-AB0B-CA46E932C84C.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/8444BD49-FB40-4BDB-AB0B-CA46E932C84C.jpg.html)

[t45_ste]

Tony's started fibreglassing the gap in the wing will then need filling to get the shape

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/17E34BBD-8229-45E5-8C20-D838A5EA0158.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/17E34BBD-8229-45E5-8C20-D838A5EA0158.jpg.html)

quick photo showing the bumper and wind supports
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/F40D7630-F716-40E0-80E8-6A178BE43CAF.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/F40D7630-F716-40E0-80E8-6A178BE43CAF.jpg.html)

[BRoadGhost]

If you keep some of that gap in the back of the wide front arches you can reduce the drag & add some downforce.

[bazzap8389]

That looks awesome! I so wish I spaceframed the front of mine.

[Southie]

It's looking mean as feck now :)

[t45_ste]

If you keep some of that gap in the back of the wide front arches you can reduce the drag & add some downforce.


:thumb: Thats the plan

[novarally]

It's been a long wait, but looks like it will be worth it!

[t45_ste]

Done a bit more on drivers wing.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/5C348A42-F96B-4339-85BB-EDD28FE40FB3.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/5C348A42-F96B-4339-85BB-EDD28FE40FB3.jpg.html)


Made a start on the rear to make it look like the front, leaving it open at the back

Bent up a piece of ally to make mould a couple of layers of fibreglass to

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/4CBE579E-3DF4-4637-8FF4-F7C2DA1048F0.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/4CBE579E-3DF4-4637-8FF4-F7C2DA1048F0.jpg.html)

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/7B029FAD-0ADE-48A3-B454-28BC6D29C024.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/7B029FAD-0ADE-48A3-B454-28BC6D29C024.jpg.html)

this is now pieced into the back

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/ste_ed/23445844-460F-4099-A2F4-2E131B31B594.jpg (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/ste_ed/media/23445844-460F-4099-A2F4-2E131B31B594.jpg.html)

[mrT]

has this really taken 8 years to get to this stage?

[BRoadGhost]

Pfft like the end result wont be worth it

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/karma1193/People/mrtmobile.jpg

[pete17]

has this really taken 8 years to get to this stage?

people have, family, jobs, house moves, relationship break ups, businesses, so 8 years is good as he still has it and is still working on it, its a turtle race:thumb:

[Scottcooper85]

Pfft like the end result wont be worth it

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/karma1193/People/mrtmobile.jpg


lol lol lol

[Southie]

has this really taken 8 years to get to this stage?
Best comes to those who wait ;)

[t45_ste]

people have, family, jobs, house moves, relationship break ups, businesses, so 8 years is good as he still has it and is still working on it, its a turtle race:thumb:


This

[mrT]

i know its a complex build, but just thought 8 years was mental tbh, looks good though :)

[t45_ste]

There hasn't really been any progress in the last 2/ 3 years. Got a bit more love for it again recently so spending a big of time on it whenever I can.

[Southie]

There hasn't really been any progress in the last 2/ 3 years. Got a bit more love for it again recently so spending a big of time on it whenever I can.

When it's finished we'll all look back on this thread and enjoy how long you took as its been worth while..... But crack on as I want you to fill it up before petrol gets banned lol

[The Simps]

There hasn't really been any progress in the last 2/ 3 years. Got a bit more love for it again recently so spending a big of time on it whenever I can.


I think you just hit the nail on the head, I know with my build anyway. its not just always life, family, money that gets in the way its also your mood & enthusiasm towards the project. I find I binge for a few weeks/months then walk away for months on end.