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krobinson
02-04-08, 09:12 PM
Looks superb, great work!!
wow! cannot wait to see more updates, very interesting project
Top notch project..... will certainly extend the boundries as far as novas go!
Awesome work and that tunnel, looks strangly factory!
Awesome work and that tunnel, looks strangly factory!
Thats due to the fact that it is a factory tunnel its just out a ford factory lol
turbodrew1
02-04-08, 11:21 PM
lookin good colin. how did tony varoni manage to squeeze his ugly mug in their!!! ha ha!!!
lookin good colin. how did tony varoni manage to squeeze his ugly mug in their!!! ha ha!!!
Cheers Andy
Aye cal popped down to the workshop when me and fragle was there so we made use of him and sent him to see his brothers and get us out dinner haha
nice work mate looks like its really coming along now, cant wait to see the end result, get your finger out lol
Good stuff. Please keep the updates coming :D
Can't wait to see what this little beasty is going to be like.
vaughanmc
04-04-08, 11:12 PM
Keep up the good work mate :)
Hey small update still waiting on Magnum motor sport getting my kit to me thats about 3 weeks late now :mad: :mad:
So i got the engine bay all prepped and painted and also the floor done to since I got fed up waiting on the kit
It now has suspension on it and is rolling on some old wheels
Going to make a start to the rebuild of the engine tomorrow. I have some new shells, bearings, thrust washers, all new gaskets, valve stem seals,+ high pressure oil pump bla bla bla so that will keep me busy till the kit is here.
I will get FJC to put some pics up as i didnt have a camera :thumb:
t45_ste
12-04-08, 10:39 PM
Wouldnt hold your breath for magnum. Been waiting 5 weeks now for some rear 1/4's. Was told they would be 3. Phoned them to chase the order and they said they would be another 3 week!!!:mad:
Wouldnt hold your breath for magnum. Been waiting 5 weeks now for some rear 1/4's. Was told they would be 3. Phoned them to chase the order and they said they would be another 3 week!!!:mad:
Yes i keep getting the same. When i orderd the kit it was a wed and was told it would be ready a week on friday. Now i keep getting excuses like ran out of glue to bond it together. I was told 9 days ago that it just had to be trimmed and boxed up then posted out and still im waiting
well as colin say`s heres the picts.......
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2016.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2015.jpg
engine bay preped ready for paint
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2049.jpg
all nicely painted up
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2053.jpg
the escort after is long awaited strip down
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2061.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2057.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2063.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2068.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2067.jpg
omg!!! its actually on wheels and looks so wide lol
ELLIS GSI
13-04-08, 02:46 AM
was you wanting to keep the standard arches?
engine bay looks like thats how it would from the factory!
turbodrew1
13-04-08, 04:05 AM
what a beast colin. me and the turkish one are wantin passenger rides as soon as its done!! cal wants to buy it already! dont sell him it you know he will break it!!!
shy witness
13-04-08, 07:50 AM
crackin looking job so far.
engine bay loooks sweet.
great project.
omg!!! its actually on wheels and looks so wide lol
Yes does look wide on the front anyway as it is pug steel wheels they have massive offset. The rears dont stick out much as they are ford fwd offset. Thats what i was planning on building the car with till i bought some 345mm discs and brembos for the front so will need to go bigger now or get some smaller discs
ELLIS GSI was you wanting to keep the standard arches?
engine bay looks like thats how it would from the factory! NO thats what im waiting on from magnum
turbodrew1 what a beast colin. me and the turkish one are wantin passenger rides as soon as its done!! cal wants to buy it already! dont sell him it you know he will break it!!! Dont worry Andy he aint getting it its staying with me haha
Fair play to you mate looks mental with the wheels now on.
Will this be seeing track action at knockhill?
Fair play to you mate looks mental with the wheels now on.
Will this be seeing track action at knockhill?
Yip thats why im doing it to track it. And since knockhill is only 5 mins away from me i hope to be there alot :D :D
Yip thats why im doing it to track it. And since knockhill is only 5 mins away from me i hope to be there alot :D :D
When you hoping to have it finished for? Would come through to see it in action.
that looks so good.. i carnt wait to see this finished..:):)
Looking good.
Keep up the good work fella.
When you hoping to have it finished for? Would come through to see it in action.
Hoping for the summer shouldnt really take long now. Its just a case of bolting most of it together now (well once i get the kit) :wtf:
LEWI007
13-04-08, 10:48 AM
WOW! went through all the pics looking good man i always wanted a 4x4 nova what engine are you going to use ?? XE ?
what engine are you going to use ?? XE ?
All that work to run an XE! :D Escort Cosworth lump...
WOW! went through all the pics looking good man i always wanted a 4x4 nova what engine are you going to use ?? XE ?
Do it again reading all the words :thumb:
Awesome! glad to see it on wheels although I was worried that the fronts stuck out to far, but with the right offset wheels it should look great.
wilson_sri
13-04-08, 03:53 PM
Brilliant stuff, cant wait to see it round knockhill!
DW-Nova
13-04-08, 08:27 PM
Looks absolutley made mate, fair play to you. I know that the front looks very wide atm but as you say the wheels are wrong, this is going to brilliant once done, it should be really able to put the power down properley unlike the high powered front drive novas. Cant wait to see it with the kit on, if it ever arrives hey, Why not buy one from another manafacturer if theyre messing you around?
Looks absolutley made mate, fair play to you. I know that the front looks very wide atm but as you say the wheels are wrong, this is going to brilliant once done, it should be really able to put the power down properley unlike the high powered front drive novas. Cant wait to see it with the kit on, if it ever arrives hey, Why not buy one from another manafacturer if theyre messing you around?
Well im gona get on the phone to them tomorrow and tell them to have it to me by friday or i want my money back. When i ordered the kit and bonnet they didnt wait weeks to take the money. And was also told 9 days max
fearless
13-04-08, 10:17 PM
Not sure if this guy's still got them for sale - might be worth a call !!
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95891
Dave
t45_ste
13-04-08, 10:18 PM
Im sure theres somebody on here with one for sale. I will go searching.
t45_ste
13-04-08, 10:18 PM
Fearless, you beat me to it lol
twin40s
14-04-08, 09:25 AM
beautiful this is mad mate goodluck.
Word of advice on Magnum Motorsport, never use them again!!! I waited 12 weeks for 2 seats they said would take 1 week to make and deliver. How they still exist as a company is beyond me if they treat all their customers like this! Asking for my money back seemed to speed them up a little, give that a try maybe!
The car looks brilliant by the way, excellent piece of work.:)
Word of advice on Magnum Motorsport, never use them again!!! I waited 12 weeks for 2 seats they said would take 1 week to make and deliver. How they still exist as a company is beyond me if they treat all their customers like this! Asking for my money back seemed to speed them up a little, give that a try maybe!
The car looks brilliant by the way, excellent piece of work.:)
Tried to call them 3 times this morning but dave the guy that seams to deal with things is never in :roll: even when i first called i was told he will be back in ten mins. So i have left the message for him to call me asap. Even if he could just get the rear quarters out to me to start with i would be happy
Looking good cheif :D a set of 18" Rondell's would clear those size brakes would they not??
Will the bonnet close with strup tops of that size?
shame you didnt go to pro-tec for the kit. i got mine just over a week and is very well made kit
Looking good cheif :D a set of 18" Rondell's would clear those size brakes would they not??
Will the bonnet close with strup tops of that size?
A 17" set of wheels will fit over the brakes if its a motorsport type wheel like Compomotive etc
shame you didnt go to pro-tec for the kit. i got mine just over a week and is very well made kit
Did look at them but they dont sell the bumpers in the kit
Did look at them but they dont sell the bumpers in the kit
Yes they do you have to ask for them. if you want i can post up pics of my kit so you can see incass you do decide to get your money back
Yes they do you have to ask for them. if you want i can post up pics of my kit so you can see incass you do decide to get your money back
Yes would be nice to see. I got a hold of them at Magnum Finaly after hours of calling and have been assured it will be here on wed or thurs so will wait and see.
Would still like to see yours tho. Im not sure what colour to do mine you see
Here are just a few pics.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2ltr/2ltrbits059.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2ltr/mywidearchkit006-1.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2ltr/mywidearchkit003.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2ltr/nights018-1.jpg
And i got the kit with the sideskirts so if you want pics of that and the rear bumper just ask or any other ones
DW-Nova
14-04-08, 10:13 PM
That widearch kit looks nice mate, have you started to try and fit it yet? Do you reckon it's going to take much messing around? Another company that makes them is SID, they sell them on ebay and are supposedley very well fitting, they arnt complete front wings or rear quarters but bond onto what you have already got obviously after cutting away whats not needed underneath.
Na i havent as yet. just held it up to see what it looks like. but even just doing that it looks like it will come together very easy as the wings are just bolt on
That widearch kit looks nice mate, have you started to try and fit it yet? Do you reckon it's going to take much messing around? Another company that makes them is SID, they sell them on ebay and are supposedley very well fitting, they arnt complete front wings or rear quarters but bond onto what you have already got obviously after cutting away whats not needed underneath.
The ebay ones aint like that they only have a slightly bigger than standard arch to them
Oh nice pics to
Im sure my wheels will fit under there fine
DW-Nova
15-04-08, 07:20 PM
Yeh i supose that you are going to need the full width really because of the widetrack, if they ever manage to bother getting it to you in the first place hey.
DW-Nova
23-04-08, 11:08 PM
Did the wide arches ever arrive mate?
Did the wide arches ever arrive mate?
No not yet :wtf:
Been given all the **** of the day about it being posted to the wrong address etc etc.
So yesterday i told them have it here by thursday or i want a full refund so will just need to wait and see now. They do seem to be a bit more interested now ive told them i will just have a refund
Nova_Loon
24-04-08, 12:02 AM
yes a 4x4 nova bing dun every one ses thar are goin to do it and no one dus but you are good to see mate Good luck with the conversion you will have to get some more picz up as your are doing the conversion
I'll save stuart the trouble - bin the text typing nova loon.
Bit of a pain about the arches though mate, I emailed them a while back about the kit and they sent me pics by email the next day! Hope you get it sorted mate as this will be one of my favourite novas when its finished. :thumb:
Right then not to much done been waiting forever on the kit coming finaly got some of the kit x2 rear quarters and the bonnet. God knows when i will get the rest
Some pics
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http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/30042008328.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/30042008329.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/30042008333-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/30042008331.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/01052008337.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/01052008336.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/01052008335.jpg
Big_Chap
02-05-08, 12:34 AM
quality, so thats the quarters fitted and sealed up? hows the clearance? you gonna get away with the cossie rims? be awesome to see a nova with 18" Rondells or 6 spoke MO's!
vaughanmc
02-05-08, 08:27 AM
Nice !
What are the rear turrets from ?
quality, so thats the quarters fitted and sealed up? hows the clearance? you gonna get away with the cossie rims? be awesome to see a nova with 18" Rondells or 6 spoke MO's!
Not sure bud gona get standard escort cossie wheels to start with to see if they will go on and take it from there plus i know i can fit 330mm discs and stuff behind them
Nice !
What are the rear turrets from ?
Sierra
vaughanmc
02-05-08, 12:27 PM
Oh aye it has a Sierra floor pan ?
The first image is linked wrong so here it is
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/27042008326.jpg
Looking great!
Welsh Dan
02-05-08, 05:33 PM
Oh aye it has a Sierra floor pan ?
Thats the whole point of this project/thread lol :).
Glad you got a part of the kit now. And are you going to make up new mounting points for the rear bumper or are you going to use pins ?
Glad you got a part of the kit now. And are you going to make up new mounting points for the rear bumper or are you going to use pins ?
I will just be using pins as it is really just a track car and not a show car lol
wilson_sri
03-05-08, 02:46 PM
Quality project :cool: Is it going to be on the road aswell, or just for track?
Quality project :cool: Is it going to be on the road aswell, or just for track?
Yes it will be on the road but not an everyday car for sure cause ive just bought some 850cc injectors for it so MPG will be very low lol
But will be out on the weekends for a blast
LOOKS AWSOME MATE LIKE IT ALOT:thumb: DID YOU GET THE BUMPERS WITH THE KIT? IF NOT I JUST USED STANDARD GSI ONES ON MINE (JUST A TIGHT FIT BUT DO GO)
LOOKS AWSOME MATE LIKE IT ALOT:thumb: DID YOU GET THE BUMPERS WITH THE KIT? IF NOT I JUST USED STANDARD GSI ONES ON MINE (JUST A TIGHT FIT BUT DO GO)
Yes i have the full kit. Or should i say i have ordered the full kit
Couple of pics from today i dug out some old Escort cossie standard alloys (16"x8") and put some tyres on to see if they will fit and come out with this
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/07052008342.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/07052008345.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/07052008343.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/07052008344.jpg
DW-Nova
07-05-08, 10:51 PM
Ahh, looks like your gonna need to do some mods else the arches are gonna end up in kit form, anymore news on the rest of the kit arriving?
some update pics of the novaworth............
inside ready for painting
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2007-1.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2008-1.jpg
all painted up
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2021-1.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2013-1.jpg
and a pic of her fat ass...................
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/camera2015-1.jpg
krobinson
10-05-08, 05:31 PM
Looks awesome
Neil 08
10-05-08, 10:35 PM
loving it
The Simps
11-05-08, 09:48 AM
looks mean that!
just noticed howfar the chassis rails stick out the front - you going for a big bumper?
shy witness
11-05-08, 10:58 AM
mad mad project .
i love it
looks mean that!
just noticed howfar the chassis rails stick out the front - you going for a big bumper?
Well, definetly lots of space for a big cooler ! lol
Well, definetly lots of space for a big cooler ! lol
The front box section will be cut off once i get my bumpers that come with the wide kit as i will be making a new one that i can fit the bumper to. the intercooler is fitted to the car just now where it mounts as standard so you can see how much room there will be. you wont see the cooler once the grill and bumper is on
Can't wait to see this once it's complete.
Are you keeping the Cosworth Wheels !? Personally i think a set of MO's would look spot on.
Also, what spec is the lump going to be !?
Can't wait to see this once it's complete.
Are you keeping the Cosworth Wheels !? Personally i think a set of MO's would look spot on.
Also, what spec is the lump going to be !?
I will be keeping the cossie wheels just now if i do get after market wheels it will be mo`s
Engine spec is 470BHP with 1.4bar of boost. Do you want the full engine spec??
Go on then, pics to !
Go on what the full engine spec??? and pics off what???
Nah i'l let you get on with it :)
Sounds awesome....
Spec of engine with pics of engine, size of cooler, etc etc.
Fair play to you - thats gonna be something not that far off the boost beast in a straight line and considerably more useful round the twisty stuff! You'll have to bring it south of the border for us southerners to gawp at:)
DW-Nova
13-05-08, 10:21 PM
looks totally awseome! when is it's first outing planned for?
castanhas_15td
13-05-08, 11:24 PM
jesus crist...this project will be great!
Spec of engine with pics of engine, size of cooler, etc etc.
Right Quick list of engine spec. Bottom end has 7.4-1 low comp pistons wire rung block grpA headgasket gasket. BD14 inlet and exhaust cams and adjustable pullys. Turbo little bigger than T4 with external wastegate. sweedish plenum. 850cc injectors. Genuine RS500 cooler and RS500 size boost pipes (alloy)and the normal 3"exhaust system and filter 3bar map sensor motorsport leads bla bla is that enough for you Ashtal??? Oh and you can see the cooler on the pics it fitted on the car just now as there is less chance of it being damaged on the car for now
Fair play to you - thats gonna be something not that far off the boost beast in a straight line and considerably more useful round the twisty stuff! You'll have to bring it south of the border for us southerners to gawp at:)
I hope to get it over the border for some track days
DaveyLC
14-05-08, 09:10 AM
AWESOME feat of fabrication!
looks totally awseome! when is it's first outing planned for?
Not sure when it will be out just taking each week as it comes
dhdev (Oli)
14-05-08, 10:38 AM
Project looks great!
I'm shocked at the hassle you've had from Magnum :( , I normally recommend people to go there, because the service I've had from them has been A1. I ordered arches and a tailgate and got them in less than a week, in fact even earlier than promised :)
Project looks great!
I'm shocked at the hassle you've had from Magnum :( , I normally recommend people to go there, because the service I've had from them has been A1. I ordered arches and a tailgate and got them in less than a week, in fact even earlier than promised :)
Well im still waiting on the rest of my kit coming thats over 2 month now :roll: and the guy im dealing with dave just keeps lying and forgetting he has
dhdev (Oli)
14-05-08, 11:09 AM
Think I'll have to stop recommending them then, cos that's appalling, I'd hate for someone to get service like that following a recommendation from myself. :(
On a lighter note, Good luck with the build, will be an animal when finished :thumb:
Think I'll have to stop recommending them then, cos that's appalling, I'd hate for someone to get service like that following a recommendation from myself. :(
On a lighter note, Good luck with the build, will be an animal when finished :thumb:
Cheers mate that is the plan anyway haha
Nice one, look forward to seeing it finished.
t45_ste
14-05-08, 06:18 PM
Well im still waiting on the rest of my kit coming thats over 2 month now :roll: and the guy im dealing with dave just keeps lying and forgetting he has
Been waiting around 10 weeks myself. They just lie out their backside "we sent the arches to the wrong person" ??? WTF.
Been waiting around 10 weeks myself. They just lie out their backside "we sent the arches to the wrong person" ??? WTF.
Yes they tried to pull that one on me to. sent it to the wrong address right then i asked for a tracking number and he started stuttering haha and then i got part of the kit 2 days later
nova_mike
19-05-08, 09:00 PM
rest of your kit arrive yet? that was real poor service 2 month's and only a 1/4 of the kit turns up! was the wait worth it how do the rear arch's line up? as you can never tell from pic's, look's to be pretty smart tho. A1 on all the effort and work gone in to this chap keep it up hoping to see a good result pretty soon then when you hoping to offer up the motor and see how it all looks. how is the engine refresh going you got that back together to?
regards mike
rest of your kit arrive yet? that was real poor service 2 month's and only a 1/4 of the kit turns up! was the wait worth it how do the rear arch's line up? as you can never tell from pic's, look's to be pretty smart tho. A1 on all the effort and work gone in to this chap keep it up hoping to see a good result pretty soon then when you hoping to offer up the motor and see how it all looks. how is the engine refresh going you got that back together to?
regards mike
Well where do i start. Im still waiting for the rest of the kit to arrive so no progress with the body. The fitment of the kit is ok i would say not 100% but ok. The engine will be going in the car as soon as i get it back together i just got my new pistons today so will get it all put back together tomorrow night fingers crossed anyway. I have every new gasket and bearing for it sitting waiting for it so i cant see that being a problem. With any luck the engine and box will be in this time next week:D Wont get anything done over the weekend tho as im of to peterborough for a car show all weekend that will be good but does mean no progress:wtf:
Small update
Started to put the engine back together Some pics
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/20052008364.jpg
Here you can just make out the wire rings in the block
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/20052008365-1.jpg
And the ported and polished inlet manifold
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/21052008368.jpg
New turbo :D
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/20052008367.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/21052008369.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/21052008370.jpg
just vaux trev
21-05-08, 11:57 PM
glad to see the pics back looking awsome hope i get to this this in person
quality work
love the build mate, this is going to be one awesome weapon...
one thing, i just want to make sure. i am seeing things and the area circled is just a bit of the old gasket or maybe a hair lol. just looks so much like a crack in that pic ?
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/ckallis500/20052008365-1.jpg
chimp007_uk
22-05-08, 06:38 AM
Beasty...
Whats the crack with having it ready for PVS? It'll be the only time I'll probably get to see it :(
I saw that "line" on the pic as well, hope its not a crack! Are you going to run a screamer pipe from the external wastegate?
love the build mate, this is going to be one awesome weapon...
one thing, i just want to make sure. i am seeing things and the area circled is just a bit of the old gasket or maybe a hair lol. just looks so much like a crack in that pic ?
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i95/ckallis500/20052008365-1.jpg
Yes i did see that there was a couple of them it was just a bit of s**t you can see another bit just under the threaded hole for the head bolt. it was all gone once the block face was cleaned
Beasty...
Whats the crack with having it ready for PVS? It'll be the only time I'll probably get to see it :(
I saw that "line" on the pic as well, hope its not a crack! Are you going to run a screamer pipe from the external wastegate?
Yes it will have a sreamer pipe on it:p :p . Not sure about PV not decided if i will be going or not or if the car will be ready
chimp007_uk
22-05-08, 12:48 PM
Get it done...!!! Pretty please :p
Rick Draper
22-05-08, 04:55 PM
Wastegate is fitted wrong.
Wastegate is fitted wrong.
The wastegate aint fitted as yet to the pipe as i wasnt sure about it as i aint ran external before it has just been pushed on to the pipe for a pic. I take it you mean it goes on the other outlet of the gate?????
Rick Draper
23-05-08, 12:00 AM
The wastegate aint fitted as yet to the pipe as i wasnt sure about it as i aint ran external before it has just been pushed on to the pipe for a pic. I take it you mean it goes on the other outlet of the gate?????
Yup
nova_mike
24-05-08, 12:06 AM
starting to all come together now then! wont be long before your test running it round the block!
be nice to get some track footage of it when all done couple of laps toying with people lol
ste porter
28-05-08, 09:23 PM
i was thinking that about the wastegate
Hi folks
Not posted up for a while there has been some progress with the build the engine and box etc is all fitted now :)
But i may have to sell the project :( and all my bits due to a split with the misses. Anyone interested in this????
CoolTiger
14-06-08, 05:20 PM
nooo you cant sell it you've done so much just for someone else to enjoy
unfortunate news mate and all the best, how much would you be looking for out of interest?
unfortunate news mate and all the best, how much would you be looking for out of interest?
Yes well with any luck it wont come to it fingers crossed. It depends what was all wanted in the sale really. I think its worth more to break it
shy witness
14-06-08, 06:19 PM
aw .............that would be a bollox mate if you had to sell it and give up.
its a crackin project..............and i liked the way you were going about it.
try n keep it mate..................and finish teh build
turbodrew1
15-06-08, 02:56 AM
Yes well with any luck it wont come to it fingers crossed. It depends what was all wanted in the sale really. I think its worth more to break it
unfortunate situation colin but id try and make this the last resort (if possible) your so close to having the first NOVAWORTH!! you usually have lots of other sh1te lol lying around. sell all that first.
Some upto date pics since i aint put any up for a fue weeks.
Some engine bay pics aint put any up since the engine went in.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/20062008440.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/20062008438.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/20062008439.jpg
And I made the exhaust system tonight and went for the escort tail pipe suits the nova i think
Before tail pipe
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Tail pipe fitted and bumper up in place
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vaughanmc
20-06-08, 10:16 PM
Awsome bit of kit mate :)
Will be good to see it on the road
Dribble :)
Its better in the flesh :D :D :D
shy witness
20-06-08, 10:40 PM
outstanding mate.
theres no way you could sell it.
crackin project imo.......................some great workmanship involved
ANDYRACER
20-06-08, 11:52 PM
Awesome project, ive just sat here and read the whole thread.
Mucho respect. :cool:
oh...my...god.. :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Neil 08
21-06-08, 11:11 AM
will be a beast
got some more work done on the nova today, carpeted the dash and got a front carpet cut and shaped in
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heat wrapped the front pipe and down pipe
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looking good matey, coming along nice and smoothly eh
DW-Nova
21-06-08, 10:52 PM
Looks amazing mate, fair play to yourself, an amazing amount of work has gone into this, you've shown everyone who was criticizing the build already! top notch work, brilliant!!
Thanks for the compliments guys.
Hope to get back to it tomorrow and get more done to it.
Maybe even ready for paint next weekend :) :)
BRoadGhost
21-06-08, 11:56 PM
If only it were possible to do the conversion and keep the standard bodywork
Rick Draper
22-06-08, 01:22 AM
If only it were possible to do the conversion and keep the standard bodywork
And not lay there birds rat on the dash! lol lol
Excellent work! It'll be very interesting to see how well it handles - this could be the fastest point A - point B in any conditions road going "Nova" that we have so far seen ? :)
I think I would have gone the flocked dash route myself - that kit Frosts sell looks to do a fair job at a fair price?
And not lay there birds rat on the dash! lol lol
Its better there than on her beaver lol lol
Excellent work! It'll be very interesting to see how well it handles - this could be the fastest point A - point B in any conditions road going "Nova" that we have so far seen ? :)
I think I would have gone the flocked dash route myself - that kit Frosts sell looks to do a fair job at a fair price?
Its just an alloy panel there is no dash so getting it flocked could be hard like. And leaving it painted white would just blind you in the sun
Technicalsteve
23-06-08, 11:01 AM
Your a sick man building this thing. Loving it :-). fecking mental, keep it going
Looking mental, i like :cool:
still a big wow from me...carnt wait to see it for real...keep up the good work...
Awesome car. Can't wait to see this done, you make it look so simple mate!
I'm in awe :D
novaboyopr
23-06-08, 08:32 PM
all that has to be done now is to grind that horrible ford badge off the rocker cover and get the griffin on there lol. :)
im lost for words brilliant project.
Funk me im flabbergasted........ (my word of the week)
fair play to you , do you find walking a problem with bollocks that size ??
absolute belter
Don't mean to be negative, but i find it a bit odd that after all that work the fitting of the cage is so poor. Also, I assume the manifold casting's very good quality for cutting and welding, and welding the outlet for the wastegate into? Has the person that welded it up got experience of welding castings? Very easy to get a weld that looks ok but is actually about as much use as a bit of chewing gum. Would hate to see you go to all the effort of getting it running for it all to split first time out.
Other than that, fantastic looking stuff :thumb:
Don't mean to be negative, but i find it a bit odd that after all that work the fitting of the cage is so poor. Also, I assume the manifold casting's very good quality for cutting and welding, and welding the outlet for the wastegate into? Has the person that welded it up got experience of welding castings? Very easy to get a weld that looks ok but is actually about as much use as a bit of chewing gum. Would hate to see you go to all the effort of getting it running for it all to split first time out.
Other than that, fantastic looking stuff :thumb:
No problem mate everyone has there views on things. Ok what is up with the cage Welds??? Fitments??? or the fact i only put in a basic setup???
The welding of the manifold was done by myself as a have a fue spares so just thought i would give it a bash. Reyland motorsport want over 300 quid plus your old trouser part of the manifold for one ready for external wastegate. And its just a standard one cut and welded as i have done. So if it didnt penatrate well and does crack i will just make a trouser piece from mild steel. But it has had a fue hammer testing sessions lol and its still on
Pistol Pete
24-06-08, 02:30 PM
just had a flick through this thread. wow! fair play for doing all that work, and seeing it through. this will be a head turner for sure when finished!
keep the thread updated, pics are what we want!!!
tom_beverley
24-06-08, 06:05 PM
Brilliant stuff, this is going to be one hell of a weapon :)
Bay pics look the dogs danglies lol
Big_Chap
24-06-08, 06:35 PM
Don't mean to be negative, but i find it a bit odd that after all that work the fitting of the cage is so poor.
explain...
explain...
The way the a-bar footplate's fitted it's not really doing much, if it takes a hit on the roof the plate will just bend. Should either sit hard against the sill and across the floor, or across the top of the sill and down the side, fully welded all the way round. The A-bar should sit hard in against the body as it runs up the A-pillar, following it tight up against the side of the screen. Should actually touch the body at the bottom and top of the raked back bit of the pillar. Then the screen bar should be a fairly tight fit, pushing the pillars out and sit hard up behind the roof crossmember at the top of the screen.:)
Just had another look, was maybe a bit harsh in my first post, sorry, no offence meant. I have seen a lot worse lol . ^ point still stands though. Would also put an infill in under the hoop footplate to strengthen that up a bit. With ref to the basic setup btw, I'd definately recommend sticking at least a rear diagonal (bottom of rear stay at the lh strut to top of other stay/hoop above drivers head) in there to to stiffen the shell up as i'd imagine the body'll flex like a barsteward with that power going through it!:thumb:
turbodrew1
24-06-08, 08:01 PM
OOOOOOOhhhhhhhh your dead meat!!!!lol
Big_Chap
24-06-08, 08:58 PM
i would agree with rear brace and diagonal but at the same time, the car isn't finished.
even if these weren't in colin's plans its certainly not something that can't be added. and the front plates can also be boxed in if he likes. i don't think i've seen a cage sit that close to the a pillar and certainly wouldn't descibe an inch gap or so as "poor". but again, this can be bridged with a plate as per pro cages
i would agree with rear brace and diagonal but at the same time, the car isn't finished.
even if these weren't in colin's plans its certainly not something that can't be added. and the front plates can also be boxed in if he likes. i don't think i've seen a cage sit that close to the a pillar and certainly wouldn't descibe an inch gap or so as "poor". but again, this can be bridged with a plate as per pro cages
I did apologise for being a bit harsh, and was offering advice as someone who builds motorsport shells for a living. I'm aware it's not finished but people tend not to add things in after there's paint on. And it looks a lot bigger than an inch gap in the photos, which is all i was going on. As i said already, no offence was meant:thumb:
The cage was a core kit3 from custom cages and the bends were not great so you can only pi55 with the c0ck you have eh?? And also they make the cage with the intentions of it sitting on the sill top thus making it sit alot closer to the a pillers, however i wanted it sitting on the floor but still welded to the sill to add strenth to the floor.
And as for the extra cage there is a bolt on brace going between the rear shocker tops
Cheers for the cage info tho it is the first one i have fitted :thumb:
That doesn't surprise me. The core kits are made from a different wall thickness tube to the normal kits so bend a bit differently, would've thought it should still fit pretty sweet though. Will look into that as I'm likely to be fitting at least 1 nova cage for myself in the very near future. Can see your thinking re the floor strength, I'd definately get those gaps filled in though and get some gussets knocked up for down the side of the screen. Also i'd still consider putting at least one diagonal in as it's the triangulation that gives it it's strength. If you need any help or info feel free to give me a shout
That doesn't surprise me. The core kits are made from a different wall thickness tube to the normal kits so bend a bit differently, would've thought it should still fit pretty sweet though. Will look into that as I'm likely to be fitting at least 1 nova cage for myself in the very near future. Can see your thinking re the floor strength, I'd definately get those gaps filled in though and get some gussets knocked up for down the side of the screen. Also i'd still consider putting at least one diagonal in as it's the triangulation that gives it it's strength. If you need any help or info feel free to give me a shout
Ok mate cheers
:D
DaveyLC
01-07-08, 01:15 PM
Any updates? I love this project!
nova nick
04-07-08, 05:39 PM
hi mate don't mean to be cheeky but how much has the project cost so far?
LEWI007
04-07-08, 10:03 PM
Hows that cheeky ? lol
hi mate don't mean to be cheeky but how much has the project cost so far?
Scooby2
04-08-08, 03:34 PM
any progress on this beast :thumb:
That'll be one Fast nova when its finished
16v Nova Kev
04-08-08, 05:46 PM
amazing m8
if i am not mistaken it was sold on e bay
wrong !!!!!!! it will be getting started work on again in the next few weeks .........
if i am not mistaken it was sold on e bay
Link ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cosworth-nova-race-rally-track-car-4X4_W0QQitemZ190239383594QQihZ009QQcategoryZ21654Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale.
Probably as everyone on here was watching it but nobody was bidding lol
That is defo this car. Must of changed his mind ! Good job i say. HATE it when people dont finish what they start.
8vluxe+
06-08-08, 09:39 PM
when does a nova stop being a nova it stops being a nova when you stick a cossie lump and drive train in lol
16v Nova Kev
06-08-08, 09:54 PM
i hope it gets sold so someone down south i dont want to be hammered by it at knock hill lol
LEWI007
06-08-08, 10:05 PM
Love it, well done !!
when im older ill build a 4x4 scooby powered nova :thumb:
looks like alot of hard work for this so i can imagine what im going to be up against in the years to come lol
8vluxe+
06-08-08, 10:06 PM
when are u starting work again mate c
16v Nova Kev
06-08-08, 10:14 PM
when are u starting work again mate c
who
I hope to get working on the car this weekend fingers crossed
16VNOVAKEVi hope it gets sold so someone down south i dont want to be hammered by it at knock hill lol
Car wasnt sold mate i kept it
16v Nova Kev
06-08-08, 10:59 PM
oh no lol it will be good to see it go up there cos they are a bit rare nowadays
oh no lol it will be good to see it go up there cos they are a bit rare nowadays
I hope 4x4 cossie novas are rare thats why im doing it ;)
vaughanmc
06-08-08, 11:18 PM
Glad to see you kept it mate :)
16v Nova Kev
06-08-08, 11:26 PM
I hope 4x4 cossie novas are rare thats why im doing it ;)
cool i have never saw or heard of one before m8. the last time i was up knockhill there was not one nova and only 2 corsas :thumb: :D
16VNOVAKEVQuote:
Originally Posted by C7LJN
I hope 4x4 cossie novas are rare thats why im doing it ;)
cool i have never saw or heard of one before m8. the last time i was up knockhill there was not one nova and only 2 corsas :thumb: :D
that because your lucky if there is another 4x4 NOVAWORTH mate !!!!!!!!!!
if carlsberg mate nova 4x4 ................... the rest is history !!!!!!!!!! lol
LEWI007
07-08-08, 07:40 AM
Your even thinking of selling your Novaworth ?
...PLEASE DON'T BE SO STUPID :thumb:
shy witness
07-08-08, 09:38 PM
very glad to see you didnt sell it mate.
look forward to seeing the next stage of woprk on it.
1st class build
Had a couple of hours today to spend on the car so started with lowering the spec. Removed the front mount oil cooler and fitter standerd one. then fitted standard inlet plenum with Bosch 403 injectors that will be staying in now since im only planing on 380 400 bhp. Also since im now planing on running 15" wheels i have had to fit standard size 2wd brakes to the 4x4 hubs. Im using the 2wd as they are i little bigger than 4x4 and they have 4pots where as the 4x4s just use a forked type caliper
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DaveyLC
09-08-08, 10:51 PM
Cant wait to see this running :D
vaughanmc
09-08-08, 11:09 PM
You putting it Turbo or N/A ?
loggyboy
09-08-08, 11:21 PM
You putting it Turbo or N/A ?
then fitted standard inlet plenum with Bosch 403 injectors that will be staying in now since im only planing on 380 400 bhp.
:tard:
You putting it Turbo or N/A ?
Turbo :)
good to see you keep it, carnt wait to see this finished.
You putting it Turbo or N/A ?
If there was a competition for stupid questions you would be king!
vaughanmc
10-08-08, 11:11 AM
lol Ah well...
DaveyLC
10-08-08, 01:05 PM
If there was a competition for stupid questions you would be king!
Shame its not an Olympic sport, GB would have been guaranteed a medal!
just read this thread from star to finish and all i can say is wow! theres only soo much that people can do to a nova but you have just up'd the anti!! The only thing that i can question is that i know 4x4s have more grip but will it still grip in such a lightweight shell? foookin crackin job though chap!!
DW-Nova
10-08-08, 11:41 PM
Brilliant car mate, glad for you that you didnt sell it, i think you would have regretted it. Why are you doing the car to a lower spec than first planned? i know that 400bhp is still going to be absolutley insane in a car like this but as you started just wandering why you changed plans? also how come you decided on the 15" wheels? as it's cosworth running gear and basically the bottom half of a sierra would 17"s not be a better bet? as didnt the sapphire cosworth touring car run 18's ? Anyhow cant wait to see some updates and best of luck however you decide to carry on with the project.
DaveyLC
11-08-08, 08:36 AM
Money is always the answer I should think.. I'm sure we've all started out with aspirations of grandure then thought to ourselves "f**k me this is expensive"..
Yes money is the answer as it is now its costing me aroun 10 -11k:confused: . And i have fitted smaller wheels as its easier to get slicks in 15" and alot cheaper And buying wheels is cheaper. I can also sell the big brakes i have to get money back on them. Little things like that will get it built faster. Also the siemens injectors i had bought for it i would have to upgrade my ECU to L8 so that would be 250 for a second hand ecu and then 300 for a chip for it and then a live map around 500 the list goes on and on. So if i keep my old injectors i will save 1000 quid just on that alone:thumb: And since my 1st kid will be here in a coulpe of weeks i need to save as much as i can now:eek: :eek: :eek: lol
Done some more to it tonight got the rear bumper fitted and the engine loom fitted on and through the bulkhead. Also little things like the ignition module, map sensor and ignition coil all fitted now:)
Expensive game aint it tunning Cosworths lol
Mind you, the standard 8x16's from an Escos are worth a right fortune now there not made anymore!! Id eBay them on TBH!
Expensive game aint it tunning Cosworths lol
Mind you, the standard 8x16's from an Escos are worth a right fortune now there not made anymore!! Id eBay them on TBH!
Yes i do have loads im going to sell i still have the escort shell sitting. My mate is buying it of me when im done with it but its just to handy for storage just now lol
lol a Cosworth storage shed, novel lol lol
Oh BTW i dont suppose you have one of those RST sender housing parts at all?
lol a Cosworth storage shed, novel lol lol
Oh BTW i dont suppose you have one of those RST sender housing parts at all?
I had a quick look tonight and didnt see one i will have a good look tomorrow as i know i have a fue in one of my storage places lol lol
I had a quick look tonight and didnt see one i will have a good look tomorrow as i know i have a fue in one of my storage places lol lol
Your a star chap!! :thumb: i cant find one anywhere for sale (on the internet anyway!)
DW-Nova
11-08-08, 10:53 PM
Yeh in the end unless your completley minted alot of the time you really have to think about money hey, still will be a complete monster and i suppose you can upgrade in future if you wish so. What are you going to do as regards to the interior loom for switches, indicators etc etc??
Yeh in the end unless your completley minted alot of the time you really have to think about money hey, still will be a complete monster and i suppose you can upgrade in future if you wish so. What are you going to do as regards to the interior loom for switches, indicators etc etc??
Will be making up my own car loom As it will only have lights and wipers and heater motor in it. Just making a alloy panel for switches and a fuse box to sit on to
since im only planing on 380 400 bhp
:wtf:.....only.....its in a nova shell.....only.....lol
as ive said before great project mate glad to see it coming along, cant wait to see it go :thumb: keep up the good work pal
Big_Chap
12-08-08, 10:21 AM
happening colin? Saw you yesterday morning in the st but was too late to wave, guy along from me is breaking a fairly high spec'd saph (snapped conrod) and has a fancy aftermarket engine loom for sale along with a pace rs500 cooler and radiator, he's after 200 for both or 150 for cooler but iirc you have a standard rs500 so won't need it? Didn't ask about the loom price but can if your interested?
Good work mate its about time some one got the balls to do a 4x4 nova lots of people have sed they will do it but no one did good luck mate
happening colin? Saw you yesterday morning in the st but was too late to wave, guy along from me is breaking a fairly high spec'd saph (snapped conrod) and has a fancy aftermarket engine loom for sale along with a pace rs500 cooler and radiator, he's after 200 for both or 150 for cooler but iirc you have a standard rs500 so won't need it? Didn't ask about the loom price but can if your interested?
No need for the pace cooler the genuine ones flow better. But find out about the loom he has may be interested in that and also could be doing with a new radiator so just text me once you know prices of loom and rad. Cheers
16v Nova Kev
13-08-08, 10:57 AM
will you make it to knockhill this year m8 i hope so cos i will need to come up and see this going cant wait
will you make it to knockhill this year m8 i hope so cos i will need to come up and see this going cant wait
Yes i hope to get it finished in time to get a couple of track nights done this year
LiquidPug
31-08-08, 09:21 PM
Yes i hope to get it finished in time to get a couple of track nights done this year
Any progress?? REALLY want to see this finished, quality project :thumb:
It got sold on as an 'unfinished project' on eBay a few weeks back iirc
Shame if it has. Just added to the list of yet another one that couldn't make it to the end :(
im sure he didnt end up selling it and decided to finish it but "detune" it to release some funds from it to allow him to finish it off.
Conterary what has been said, he still has this car :thumb: it was not sold ;)
Big_Chap
31-08-08, 10:05 PM
colin still has it but hes being held up by the bodyshop and also has a kid on it's way. I'm 95% sure he'll finish it!
trackdaynova
31-08-08, 10:16 PM
Apologies for my incorrect information, post now editted :)
Big_Chap
31-08-08, 10:50 PM
don't think it's a problem tbh, it was on eBay afterall. Colin will probably fire on with an update now that it's been bumped up.
mate wats happend to the 4x4 nova will this have to added to the list of yet another one that couldn't make it to the end
t45_ste
01-09-08, 02:26 PM
Shame if it has. Just added to the list of yet another one that couldn't make it to the end :(
mate wats happend to the 4x4 nova will this have to added to the list of yet another one that couldn't make it to the end
Wheres this list everybody keeps talking about? lol
mate wats happend to the 4x4 nova will this have to added to the list of yet another one that couldn't make it to the end
If you read about 3 posts up from your origional post you'll see whats happening. :roll:
Hey
I still have the nova and yes its getting finished i have been doing some work on the car but nothing worth taking a pic for.
I had a baby girl on sat night there so im now a daddy so chances are thats gona slow things down a little but i will get there in the end :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Shaun_O'Donnell
02-09-08, 05:47 AM
I had a baby girl on sat night there so im now a daddy so chances are thats gona slow things down a little but i will get there in the end :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Congratulations mate, you can rule out being able to get anything done for a good wee while, these things take up so much of your time and effort. Worth it though.
I'm up this early because this is what time our 4 & 1/2 month old daughter decides to get up at.:cry:
LEWI007
02-09-08, 08:44 AM
This is going to be the best, fastest nova ever once its done :thumb:
Turbo Cosworth powered 4x4 Nova........Drooooooool. :eek:
DaveyLC
02-09-08, 09:19 AM
Congrats on your baby mate :)
Thanks guys :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
DaveyLC
22-09-08, 09:24 PM
Any updates?
Any updates?
Yes done a little work on it its now stripped and rubbed down hope to get the shell primed tomorrow night fingers crossed anyway
yo stranger, i shall come down the mora nite and see you ..... i even might have a present for you ....lol
Colin - let me know when you're at Knockhill - I'd love to come over and take some decent panning pics of the car once complete. This is a serious project!
Ade
scottishstu
23-09-08, 12:26 AM
ye gngrats mate good to see another scot on here where abouts in scotland colin?
ye gngrats mate good to see another scot on here where abouts in scotland colin?
Dunfermline (Fife) mate
Big_Chap
23-09-08, 09:31 PM
How'd you get on the night then colin?
How'd you get on the night then colin?
Hows things man. I didnt get it primed got it all fully preped and fully masked up now. Defo get it done tomorrw now tho :D :D
Took a couple of pics today here they are
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And then one of it primed and the guide coat on and ready to be flattened :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: Paint soo i hope
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/25092008565.jpg
Nice to see your keeping up with it.
Got to prove em all wrong!
Looking good, cant to see it all in paint !
And what you doing about the indicators? i take it your having them in the bumper or you cutting the holes out later?
Indicators will be getting some side ones in the front bumper somewhere. Thats the plan for now anyway
oh yer ......... looking good
Will be doing it white just now. May do it ford ST orange later. Thats once ive had it out on the track and had a play with it and i dont sell it lol lol
Indicators will be getting some side ones in the front bumper somewhere. Thats the plan for now anyway
Ah thought thats what you was doing, will look good and different look aswell. keep up the good work and keep the pics coming :thumb:
shaneyboi35
26-09-08, 12:59 AM
an hour and a bit later........and ive read the whole thread!!
looks a stunner of a project mate cant wait to see it finished, hope theres no more hold ups along the way.
keep it up
Big_Chap
26-09-08, 08:24 AM
Cracking! You be around this weekend?
DaveyLC
26-09-08, 08:39 AM
Will be doing it white just now. May do it ford ST orange later.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO you cant do that :eek:
Its got to be Ford Performance Blue if anything? :thumb:
Cracking! You be around this weekend?
Not this weekend bud no taking a car down to london sat morning then flying back. Might be down sunday to rub it down again.
DaveyLC NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO you cant do that :eek:
Its got to be Ford Performance Blue if anything? :thumb:
Its just a maybe i do like white novas:cool: so may just stay white
twin40s
26-09-08, 10:21 AM
excellent can't wait to see this done will bring a whole new meaning to "you just been nova taken" .
Pistol Pete
26-09-08, 10:23 AM
Good to see this still in the making. Cant wait to see updates and it finished and running!!
I like white Novas as well, with some white Mo's will look ace.
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