craig's nova gte

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20-03-12, 08:15 AM
raf24

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Originally Posted by novasrikev

started from page 1 hats of to you fella looks mint glad to see another gte being saved

Thanks mate,its worth saving a genuine one these days,aint many left
20-03-12, 08:17 AM
novasrikev

i know that fella would love one
20-03-12, 08:30 AM
raf24

Hard to find one that hasnt been molested too,mine had a 16xe & c20xe in it before i got it & thats only the engines i know about,god knows how many its had over the years lol
20-03-12, 08:31 AM
Andy

hero,+rep.
Very well done.
20-03-12, 10:56 AM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

hero,+rep.
Very well done.

Thanks mate
20-03-12, 10:08 PM
raf24

Few more bits done today,just getting the block etc all painted before going in
http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/738e1f64.jpg
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21-03-12, 12:58 AM
gary_126

Going to look great when its done!
21-03-12, 08:14 AM
raf24

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Originally Posted by gary_126

Going to look great when its done!

2-3 weeks its gona be on the road mate,fingers crossed :eek:
21-03-12, 09:14 AM
NOV4_SPORT

Looking really good mate you must be well happy with the progress, the paint work looks like it has a really deep shine !
21-03-12, 07:04 PM
vx kev

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf24

2-3 weeks its gona be on the road mate,fingers crossed :eek:

I would off said thats a bit optimistic but at the rate you's have been working on it at, i'd be surprised if it wasnt lol
21-03-12, 07:05 PM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOV4_SPORT

Looking really good mate you must be well happy with the progress, the paint work looks like it has a really deep shine !

Yes mate the paint has really came out well,its still to get the final polish so will be even shinier than it is now
21-03-12, 08:16 PM
brainsnova

2-3 weeks is realistic
21-03-12, 08:25 PM
raf24

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Originally Posted by brainsnova

2-3 weeks is realistic

If it happens that will be around 12 weeks turnaround on the build
21-03-12, 08:30 PM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vx kev

I would off said thats a bit optimistic but at the rate you's have been working on it at, i'd be surprised if it wasnt lol

Watch this space mate lol
Got to say that old soundproof i got off you went on ok and looks good kev :)
22-03-12, 07:46 PM
raf24

It now has some engine in there lol
http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/0c5ab81e.jpg
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22-03-12, 10:28 PM
pikey1986

are you spraying the g/box? would be a shame not too
22-03-12, 10:37 PM
raf24

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Originally Posted by pikey1986

are you spraying the g/box? would be a shame not too

It will get painted at some stage mate
22-03-12, 10:44 PM
pikey1986

:thumb:
24-03-12, 04:30 PM
raf24

Small update,suspension on,new grooved red dot discs,new calipers etc
http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/8aab4e35.jpg
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Rear lamps put back on,starting to resemble a car again now lol
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24-03-12, 04:45 PM
brainsnova

Looks good, are you painting the calipers as they wont last long until they rust also did you get the discs from halfords a while back as they were very cheap
24-03-12, 04:51 PM
raf24

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Originally Posted by brainsnova

Looks good, are you painting the calipers as they wont last long until they rust also did you get the discs from halfords a while back as they were very cheap

I probably will paint them,bought the discs off my mate he got them off ebay for his nova,then discovered he had 256mm brake setup on his lol
24-03-12, 07:40 PM
Will F

I would ditch those terrible delco calipers for ATE items...
24-03-12, 08:28 PM
raf24

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Originally Posted by Will F

I would ditch those terrible delco calipers for ATE items...

I wanted standard calipers so the original gte wheels would fit without any hassle
25-03-12, 10:48 AM
Will F

I get that, but the brakes are THAT bad - its not worth it.

I went for the Corsa Gsi calipers (or the later Nova Gsi calipers) as they accept the 20mm width 256mm disks....
27-03-12, 08:55 PM
raf24

Another little update,new headlights etc and everything plumbed in,new gaskets and the rest of the engine painted and fitted
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27-03-12, 09:00 PM
Balley

looking very nice!
27-03-12, 09:03 PM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balley

looking very nice!

Cheers mate,im well chuffed with how its coming along :)
27-03-12, 10:00 PM
novasrikev

lookin fresh fella
27-03-12, 10:04 PM
Dave.

Looks spot on fella! Loving the cleanness of it! Grille should be with you soon :thumb:
27-03-12, 10:23 PM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by novasrikev

lookin fresh fella

Thanks mate,cant wait till its on the road
27-03-12, 10:27 PM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXx_Nova_xXx

Looks spot on fella! Loving the cleanness of it! Grille should be with you soon :thumb:

Yeah thanks mate,it will be nice with the badge etc fitted
27-03-12, 10:30 PM
novasrikev

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf24

Thanks mate,cant wait till its on the road

not be long now fella
27-03-12, 10:35 PM
raf24

:wtf:

Quote:

Originally Posted by novasrikev

not be long now fella

Its just strange the fact ive had it for nearly two years and never driven it lol
27-03-12, 10:39 PM
paul080803

Wow, great build! Massive respect!!!!
27-03-12, 10:43 PM
raf24

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul080803

Wow, great build! Massive respect!!!!

Thanks,looks a bit different from mid january when it was started lol
28-03-12, 08:37 AM
NOV4_SPORT

Engine bay looks well smart mate very well done !
28-03-12, 08:40 AM
Edd

Very nice
28-03-12, 05:58 PM
raf24

Thanks for all your comments guys
28-03-12, 08:49 PM
raf24

Distributor,rocker cover etc now fitted back on,engine bay nearly finished
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28-03-12, 11:01 PM
paul080803

Sweet!

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