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    Quote Originally Posted by The Simps View Post
    I found the Supra build over Xmas, very cool indeed, ?Dom spec? is certainly something! I had not watched any previous vids though so that was helpful, thank you! I feel like when it comes to fab work and building cars in general, if you have a lathe and a mill the possibilities of what you can achieve go to a whole new level!
    The equipment they have access to certainly helps, and then there's the space they have. Seems like a USA thing, every house and workshop is vast.

    The other fabrication/tuning series I enjoy from the USA is Rob Dahm (a rotary engine expert). He's come a long way since his early days, to the point where he's now machining his own engines.
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    thousands of Nova (plus other Vauxhall and motorsport parts) available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by novarally View Post
    The equipment they have access to certainly helps, and then there's the space they have. Seems like a USA thing, every house and workshop is vast.

    The other fabrication/tuning series I enjoy from the USA is Rob Dahm (a rotary engine expert). He's come a long way since his early days, to the point where he's now machining his own engines.
    If you're a middle class American you will have more disposable income compared to a middle class Brit, thus more tools and toys! And yeah, much bigger houses, garages and workshops.

    Rob Dahm is an enjoyable watch too, I love his honesty with his videos.

    Fitzee's Fabrications is also worth a look for good metal work skills, The Fab Forums too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Simps View Post
    If you're a middle class American you will have more disposable income compared to a middle class Brit, thus more tools and toys! And yeah, much bigger houses, garages and workshops.

    Rob Dahm is an enjoyable watch too, I love his honesty with his videos.

    Fitzee's Fabrications is also worth a look for good metal work skills, The Fab Forums too.
    Thanks, I've watched one episode of Fab Forums, but Fitzee's Fabrications is new to me. I shall give that a go.

    Oh yes, forgot to mention Papadakis Racing who also do some fancy stuff.
    To contact me please use E-MAIL to colinesmith@aol.com.

    thousands of Nova (plus other Vauxhall and motorsport parts) available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by novarally View Post
    Thanks, I've watched one episode of Fab Forums, but Fitzee's Fabrications is new to me. I shall give that a go.

    Oh yes, forgot to mention Papadakis Racing who also do some fancy stuff.
    Will certainly give that a watch! I find I watch more YouTube than TV these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Simps View Post
    Will certainly give that a watch! I find I watch more YouTube than TV these days.
    Very much the same for me!
    To contact me please use E-MAIL to colinesmith@aol.com.

    thousands of Nova (plus other Vauxhall and motorsport parts) available.

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    Great progress Simps!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nova_Tek View Post
    Great progress Simps!

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    Thank you

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    Just finished up all the dimpling, really pleased with how it?s come out in the end and learned a lot! Need to weld in the support & mounts and its done




    These also arrived today, very nicely made I must say...





    I?ve been reading that a lot of the stiffer engine mounts out there can end up raising the engine 10-15mm, which I obviously do not want. These mounts come well recommended and only increase height minimally but there?s scope to strip them down and machine a little off if required, hopefully not!

    Thought I better get these in and trial fitted to make sure none of the chassis is affected.

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    Quote Originally Posted by novarally View Post
    Very much the same for me!
    Colin, how do you mount your nova fibreglass doors? Is there a hinge kit you use or just fab something? I was thinking a simple c shaped bracket bolted to the door that goes between the body parts might work??

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Simps View Post
    Colin, how do you mount your nova fibreglass doors? Is there a hinge kit you use or just fab something? I was thinking a simple c shaped bracket bolted to the door that goes between the body parts might work??
    My carbon fibre doors have just got the hinges out of a set of standard steel doors, cut out and bolted into them.

    I have also got some fabricated hinges that Ben Speechley at Hangar 30 does, which are slightly lighter and a bit more elegant. I haven't fitted those yet.

    The standard hinges work just fine. Happy to supply photos if you need them.
    To contact me please use E-MAIL to colinesmith@aol.com.

    thousands of Nova (plus other Vauxhall and motorsport parts) available.

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