Nova Saloon Build

Few more updates on some other parts on the car.

Got the head bolted back on and moulded sump gasket/wantage plate.


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Gave the starter a mint up, although its fairly new. New water hose.
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Cams in with an XE inlet fitted.
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I’ve re-drilled the inlet pulley on the mill to retard it. New timing mark also scribed in
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Have been thinking about what mirrors to fit. But thought I’d give the stubby mission a go and see how that went. Manage to get the use of a plastic welder which made the job a lot easier!

Covers cut and welded up
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Then the main bodies... Shortened by 50mm
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Nearly ready for some paint. Just a bit more sanding required.
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Back on to the engine, Cam cover on. Gave it a coat of weld seal just to make sure there isn?t any leaks! A few bits to clean off?
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Inlet mid polish. Didn?t go too mad on, just a spruce up.

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Inlet all fitted up
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Flatted the car back ready for some good weather, then I?ll finish it off.
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i cant get over how perfect that colour is

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Originally Posted by burgo

i cant get over how perfect that colour is

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I cringed at it at first the other day but on reflection I think its gonna really suit the car and look classy.

Ummm... WOW!

not looked for a while now and im very impressed with the progress, looks like this is going to be an amazing saloon, cant wait to see it finished.

(2008 the year of the saloon?? )

Scott

Looking good mate, reminds me of my fave saloon....

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Originally Posted by Aamir

Looking good mate, reminds me of my fave saloon....

http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/502...0104548_rs.jpg

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Why is there a VW badge hanging from the rear bumper? lol

Nice work as always Austin.
The shorty mirrors look a good job.

Stubby mirrors look good - I'd love a set for mine :)

quality nova,
loving the short mirror idea.