I've just read this from start to finish and that is one impressive build and the pics are awesome, the engine and bay certainly stand out its certainly one stunning machine
I've just read this from start to finish and that is one impressive build and the pics are awesome, the engine and bay certainly stand out its certainly one stunning machine
Cheers guys! It's very hit and miss with getting it to BHP Show (5th May), it depends how long it takes at paint and MOT etc...
Just be looking at your YouTube videos , love the sound fella
we we should get it doneOriginally Posted by Liam
Right, so the past couple of days have been very busy as Connor (Conza) came round and give me a hand on Friday after work and today.
We managed to replace the tie rods and track rod ends along with new gaiters. We also fitted new braided brake hoses, painted and refited the brake calipers, painted the rear drums, polybush'd the rear beam, made new and fitted rear brake pipes, fitted new handbrake cables, refitted exhaust, fitted the rear beam and get most things bolted up.
I also had/have a bit of a dilemma with the tie bars/bottom arms but luckily Connor came to the rescue with that! Mine are currently away being powder coated and won't be ready until the later part of next week. Now, the car is being towed to be painted on Monday, hmmmm....
Luckily though, Connor's new Nova is being parked up for a while so we 'borrowed' the parts off that and will return then when I get my parts back
We would have got the car rolling today but we had to stop early as I had to go out! All that is left to do is fit the rear braided brake hoses and bleed the system. We also noticed that one of the rear wheel cylinders is also leaking ever so slightly so I'll replace them before putting the new brake fluid in too!!
Enjoy...
Ok, so today I connected up the rear brake hoses, sorted a couple of small things and got it back on it's wheel and on the ground. Tomorrow morning it's going down to have the inside painted anthracite (same colour as the bay) as well as the roll cage. The bumpers will be redone again as they have some marks on them here and there. I'll also be getting my wrinkle painted rocker cover painted the same yellow as the current one.
Here's a couple more pictures from yesterday and today:
Looks ace mate! I love the red rear carrier (with yellow silents) and tank fuel tank!
just sat and read from the start love the project glad you dint sell it just wondering what radiator is that you just fit ? as I am after a bigger one that fits
It's a nova 1.6 gte/gsi one
Thanks for the positive comments guys!!
So... The Nova was dropped off at the bodyshop today. I'm hoping to have the inside and cage painted on Wednesday so I can get it back and MOT'd on Friday, get everything else fitted and make it to BHP Show on Monday. It's a bit optimistic but you've got to have deadlines!
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