My Nova Build -WIP-

For now the engines going to stay as it is, Just want to get the car built! but im sure im going to crave more power eventually!! lol

Very nice car mate :D can't wait to see it finished

Well it has been a while! But finally pulled my finger out and made some progress on the nova seeing as the weather is getting better!!

Updates since last purchase wise is a full set of powerflex bushes.

As for the car I am getting it all cleaned up ready for the rest of the seams to be welded and the engine bay painting!

Found some holes:roll: But at suppose now is the best time to get them sorted!

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Also took the fuel tank and lines out, and removed both the doors. More pics to follow tomorrow and monday!

Ian

Well some more steady progress today.

Got the underseal off from around the passenger side chasis legs and had a poke round for more holes as now seems the best time to find them! lol

So heres some pics!

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And heres a hole i found in the passenger side rear arch behind the shocker

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Personally I didnt think its to bad underneath, and the repairs should be pretty straight forward in its present state.

Tomorrow is attack the drivers side underneath chasis legs etc! So more pics tomorrow.

Ian

cracking progress mate starting to look good already lol

Woohoo more progress, sucks about the rust holes but at least you'll know it's sound when you've finished.

doesnt look to bad ian, looks like your working out in the countryside tho lol

Monday's work saw the rest of the underseal off!!

I have now cleaned up all the chasis legs and arch seams that need seam welding up. What a pain of a job! lol I am glad i did though as its uncovered rust I wouldnt have realised was there, but now it can be all patched up and make what I think will be a strong rust free shell. So Im well pleased with this weekends progress!

Heres some more pics!

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My mate Mike who kindly lent a hand and brought the car home for me on his trailor!!

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The workbench!!

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Drivers side chasis legs and rear arch.

Thats it until next weekend when there should be some quite dramatic progress. Cant wait!! All being well a 6 point safety devices cage will be in and all seam welding complete and finished off by the engine bay being painted.

Ian

Update time!!

Really pleased with this weekends work as I am going to finish up with one strong and solid shell!:)

Was up nice and early on saturday and got the shell over to Toms who not ony did the welding for me but taught me to weld aswell! Top man:thumb:

Heres some pictures of the work so far, all be it not complete yet I am chuffed to bits with whats been done.

Some engine bay strengthening

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Bulk head pannel removed and seam re welded for extra strength.

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Holes in the passenger front arch plated and Strengthening plates added to chasis and wishbone brackets, plus seams welded.

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Competition time now, The first person to guess who is learning to weld in this pic wins a Bourbon Biscuit!

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Heres my attempts at welding.

First

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And second which I was well pleased with!

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Then I went on a hole blowing spree! lol

Rear passenger arch seams welded and hole plated

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A view of inside the car, shows where has been welded.

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And Strut top strengthening.

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As I've already said, really pleased with the progress.

Many Thanks to Tom for the work, help, and hospitality.:thumb:

Ian

mincing at its best eh

sorry again i couldnt make it sunday