My Nova Rebuild Thread...

Mini mince day today...

Fitted the top mounts to my coilovers...

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I then sorted through my bag of new poly mounts..

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Exhaust, radiator, rear ARB and what i thought were steering rack mount rubbers (my fail for the day coming up!!)

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How do these mount to the rack i thought???..... Then my dad came to see what i was up to and pointed out the epic-ness that was my fail.com lol...

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Nice shockers Pete. Gaz ones I take it? How long did they take in the end to get to you :D

I've just put a set of poly exhaust bushes on mine and there a snug fit to say they least, but very ridged. Make sure your exhaust ain't touching anywhere, underneath as it will vibrate like a right barsteward. lol

Cheers for the heads up on the bushes.

Yeah they are GAZ ones. They took about 3-4 weeks to arrive i think. They are quite busy at the moment, start of the motorsport season etc...Very helpful (Warren) knew what i needed/wanted.

Planning on getting some new shockers at the back end of the year. I will have to ask you nearer the time if you approve of them.

Good work keep it up :thumb:

Fecking pissed off! Fitted wings and bonnet today. Gaps looked good, minimal adjustment needed. Went to close the bonnet...no chance. Pins is miles away from the hole, thus confirming my slam panle is welded 10mm too far back! Great...best get a new one ordered and a fresh cutting disc on the grinder lol

Pics...

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I was chuffed until closer inspection...

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(centre section of my slam panel is removable, this shows how far it needs to move forward..)

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I think i can get away with leaving the headlight panels where they are. Clip position for the headlights seem fine.

Ah well just bodge it, leave the center section there! lol

There is quite a bit of adjustment on the bonnet pin or does the safety catch not line up with the other hole either?

Safety catch catches the front of the "square" hole if you understand??? Also the headlights are sat too far back, so the indicator lens to wing gap is uneven. Tight at the top and large at the bottom.

Bonnet slam panel ordered now anyways. Beevers FTW.

Hammer time or is thats why you wont let me do any work on your car lol.

lol Needs more than a hammer.....

I have big hammer

And a winch on the trailerlol

lol i'll pass thanks! Your more than welcome to help me sort this loom though!!!!

Sure can mate.

If the hammer hasn't got a 3 foot handle on it, it just isn't big enough... lol

lol it has a 5 foot something handle...he's called Ernie!

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Sure can mate.

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Thanks mate.

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lol it has a 5 foot something handle...he's called Ernie!

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If it's got a 5 foot handle and a name it sounds like one serious tool :cool: top bombing! lol

to answer you question about the handbrake cable guide. no they are in the correct position and if you lower a nova enough with the standard handbrake cable guide they to touch the chassis leg

hammer time again then lol.

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to answer you question about the handbrake cable guide. no they are in the correct position and if you lower a nova enough with the standard handbrake cable guide they to touch the chassis leg

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Yes yes they do! Ive had to cut a notch..lol

Grrrrrr..had a call from Beevers today. The bonnet slam panel i ordered is NLS!! Will more than likely have to order a complete front panel and cut it up :eek: :( :mad:

Pete want me too see if i can get you one?

If you can get your hands on one that would be tops.

I'll ring up tomoz.

Top man. Thanks alot.

Oh mk1 or 2? Cant remember if it matters.

if you do get one Benn text me and i will pass it on to pete

mk2. AFAIK it doesnt matter.

Ahhhh...feel the Nova love tonight!!!

Will do chris, and i couldnt remember if it did or not pete.

I managed to order a front panle today!!! Thanks for the offer Benn.

I couldnt really be arsed to do much today so had a sort through...just aswell i did! Look what i found..

VX220 stack dash, just need to make a mounting face/bracket..

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My rear lights i did ages ago, thought they has gone in the fire TBH..

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And my Samco's...having a hard time working out what i've got and what i havent got lol

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That is all. Front panel should be here tuesday, so will be cutting, grinding and welding next week. Fun :roll: :( :mad: :cry: :eek: lol

cool can i bring my hammer ?

lol yeah. You can mash up the old one!!! And be tea maker!!!

/me wants those hoses!

Crack on dude, sorry if youve already said, but when you plan to have it finished?

lol plan is to get it running and near road worthy this year. But no strict deadline....maybe thats my problem??!!

:thumb: Very nice mate

You mincer lol I see lots of shiny bits but not bolted to a shell!

Unlucky on the front panel placement mate! Instead of ringing Beecers direct is it not worthwhile calling local motor factors? I have a panel suppliers near me who are dirt cheap but one of the factors he delivers to is even cheaper :S and closer lol

Nice clocks BTW

lol mincing FTW!!! Soon as shell is painted (fingers crossed in the next few weeks) parts can go on. Front panel is en route to me now.

nice thread you seem to be good at welding and spraying so why dont you spray the car yourself :thumb:

Thanks. The engine bay was done with thinned down hammerite and will be covered/hidden by engine, headlights etc, so wasnt too fussed about the finish. The outside i want as near to perfection as possible. A mate (who is a painter by trade) has a lock up. He is talking to the owner to see if we can do it there for mucho cheapness.

sounds good. im trying to do everything myself too. from what i keep getting told the prep is the hard/time cousuming part of a spray job. i was given a quite large compressor and a new spray gun so i will give mine a bash soon

No harm in having a go. I have spent the £££ on paint, activator, hardener, laquer etc, so dont really want to waste that money by cocking up the paintjob doing it DIY lol The key to a good finish is the prep. Ask any painter worth their salt, they will tell you this. Take your time, make sure everything is 100%.

Hopefully my front panel will arrive tomorrow so can crack on with the grinder/welder!