My Nova Build -WIP-

Looking like avery nice build - neat idea on the pull cords for the doors too. Another local bike carbed nova out and about soon - theyre getting positively common......lol

Your Ashly fany mold is better constructed then mine, mien's not quite as neat from the 2nd primary into the outer collector..

Looking good though mate, getting there now..

Scott

Another update, got some more goodies

New GTE/GSI Radiator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ude/nova/2.jpg

Astra GTE 33 spline outer CV

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Made up a water pipe for by passing heater, with temp sensor for digital dash. Just waiting on an alloy hose joiner from eBay

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Had to redrill one of the mounting points for the feet of the rad as it got plated over :roll: then fitted slimline fans and fitted rad

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ude/nova/4.jpg

Good job I've got the slim fans as theres very little clearance between the manifold and rad!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ude/nova/1.jpg

Then had to clear up as dinner arrived! lol

I'm after a few bits and bobs if anyone can help?

- Gearlinkage clamp
- XE top rad hose
- Fuel Filler neck breather pipe

Thanks
Ian :thumb:

Nice work, is that a Nissens radiator?

Good job dude, is that rad from here?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-NOVA-...item5d287315f1

Cheers guys

Iain: It could well be, although didn't pay much attention to the make :)

Scott: No it wasn't off eBay mate, got it through a friend for trade price :thumb:

nice work mate its getting there now!!

I have a top rad hose,it's a Chris Astley one though...in red.

Front mounted fan ftw.

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I have a top rad hose,it's a Chris Astley one though...in red.

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thanks for the offer Tom, already sorted the bits now cheers :)

cheers for comments guys

thats to much i would charge 240 with the joins all smothed so its all ready straight to be sprayed .

Bit more of an update. Decided to tackle the repair on my GTE rear bumper.

It was cracked in the corner as shown

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/IMG_0328.jpg

Started off by washing it down and getting it cleaned up, then cut some repair mesh to shape for underneath and fibre glassed it in place

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and sanded roughly to shape

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then filled and sanded again

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followed by a coat of primer to see how the finish was

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Happy with that I gave the whole bumper a coat of Upol Plastic Adhesion Promoter

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Then some perfection plastic texture on the repaired area

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And finally a good coat of satin black

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Well pleased with the final outcome

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Also knocked up some carbon fibre mirror base plates

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All in all a good days work there chap!

very impressive repair on the bumper

Cheers guys :)

Nice work on the bumper!

Cheers Adam, been putting it off for ages!! lol

Just bought a big ally sheet as I think i'm going to do a similar thing to Burgo (Thanks for the heads up on where to get it from! Need to spread some Rep before I can give generously again!!)

Also waiting on a quote for some tyres too. Was thinking of going with yoko A048's but can't stretch to the price of them so think i'm going to go with R888's.

Received a package from novarally (Thanks Colin:) ) Which was a gear linkage clamp, fuel neck breather and rad top hose. So got on with some jobs...

Dropped the fuel tank out to get the breather hose fitted

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And fastened back in for good with some fresh braided fuel line as what was there was quite badly frayed

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While the back end was up in the air I got my freshly painted rear anti roll bar in

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And also Stud to Nut conversion on rear too

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Next up I decided to get the cooling system all piped up which is done now, and got the slam pannel bolted in. Also got rid of a bit more excess metal and had a play with the hole saw, which blunted very quickly despite loads of WD40! (only a cheap crappy one!)

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Then turned my attention to my oil cooler. Had 2 standard astra ones, one of which was binned as it was in rubbish condition. The pipes I wanted to use had banjo joints to the sandwich plate, but only had a short amount of rubber hose then the rest metal. Problem was this was too long so have decided to not run a cooler until some time in the future when I can afford one as I'd have to have pipes made up etc. So just fitted an oil filter!

Fitted my Dizzy

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Fitted brand new headlights and clear indicators, and my grille

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/IMG_0397.jpg

Then trial fitted front bumper to work out how to fasten the sides. Decided to use a riv-nut in the wing. Just need to get some M6 Button head bolts.

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Was not very impressed with how the bumper fitted on the sides, was shocking! lol

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Otherside slightly better

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So took mr grinder to the wings!! then finished with some rubber edging

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Next up I got the rear bumper fitted with quick release pins too

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Final shot of the car with the bonnet on (all be it wrapped in bubble wrap!)

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Anyone know how to secure the bottoms of the mk1 headlights? Are there some kind of clips?? As mine just keep springing up from the bottom!!

Aye theres 2 wee while clips that I'm sure you can buy from Vauxhall that secure onto the front panel :)

Mk2 Nova's have 1 clip and Mk1's have 2 clips

I'll try and get a pic

Thanks Vaughan that'd be great! :)

Can be seen here on my Mk1 shell -
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Brilliant thanks mate, will have to get some

Not a problem fella, glad to help'ish :)

thats looking great ian.

Good fix for the shonky mk1 bumper alignment lol Looking very 'complete' now!

Another update!

Spoke to a local motorsport tyre dealer... Got a quote on some 888's and at £123 each I've decided I'm going to hold off on getting some semi slicks for now! prices are rediculous and the guy even said its not worth his breath to sell them to me!!

So just ordered 4 Toyo T1R Proxes, as there dirt cheap and I was planning on running these as my wet tyres anyway. Got all four delivered for only £3 more than one 888!!

wow iain, great update!

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wow iain, great update!

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This pleases me, you 'Ian's don't get spelt incorrectly often enough. lol

Nice buy on the tyres, I am a big fan of the T1Rs, you go for 195/50s?

lol Thanks Iain! Peester is obviously used to you pretending you know how to spell ian that it's become second nature!! :p but back on topic yes I've gone for 195/50's :)

Cheers guys.

Looking good chap - i've got some stainless m6 button head, i'll bring a couple down with me in the week!

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Looking good chap - i've got some stainless m6 button head, i'll bring a couple down with me in the week!

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That'd be great cheers, give me a bell tonight and we'll sort when's best to come over :)

Thanks alot

Took delivery of some bargain rubber today :d

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So decided to fetch my wheels and get the insides painted up ready to fit the tyres as its a nice sunny evening :)

As they were in primer

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and a couple of coats of Halfords finest gloss black later

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Should have valves and tyres fitted and all balanced up for the end of the week then get them on the car for the weekend. I'll also get my exhaust clamps and rubbers whilst at the tyre place, then exhaust system can go on too :d

Surely no Cavalier GSi alloys ?

Awesome

I was never a fan of Cav Slabs, but I got these in mint condition and already in primer for free so couldn't argue with that!! lol

Got a set of Cessaro's too so will get them painted up and some semi slicks on next year when the funds permit and I've actually got the car running and track dayed!

Good Good, any progress is good progress.

Where you get the tyres? Im looking for some myself.

Tyres were from Camskill, There on Ebay for £130 delivered, but camskill do them for £126 delivered. Every pound counts! lol

Just seen camskill thanks to the ian who cant spell :p

They are good tyres, just a shame somebody decided to kurb mine Grrr

Tidy work Ian and it's great seeing it coming together.