Nova Turbo Build!

[KeithRobinson]

Are you hoping to get pictures (some how) of the shell actually getting dipped etc - Would be good for the build pictures in the album !!!!

Dave

I hope to leave a disposable camera with Surface processing, hope they can take some snap shots of the car. Not sure if its possible tho! If they can then boots will put the pics onto CD and i can load them on here.

gos! on wed?
christ is it that time all ready?
whats left to do?

Just have to line up the rear bumper and drill holes for the side mounts, as once again the mk1 shell doesnt have them. Also just drill some holes for the front wings along the front panel, and drill a hole for the fuel pump wireing. I dont plan on drilling holes when its dipped and painted.

Keith

[Benn]

ah nice,
not to much really then,

[KeithRobinson]

Here's the last pics of the shell before it go's. I've all the parts which are getting painted with me, and the shell really well strapped down to the trailer.

Parts:



Rear, And numberplate = the toledos reg.







I'll hopefully get some good shots of it once its dipped. And pics of the progress during the paint job.

Keith

[vxlgsi]

Mad as a hatter, but it will be awsome when done, keep up the hard work..

[The Simps]

You not getting your lower panel chopped for the cooler before you paint it keith?

[KeithRobinson]

You not getting your lower panel chopped for the cooler before you paint it keith?

It is chopped very slightly lol. There's a massive custom intercooler, radiator and oil cooler all being made to fit that gap. Keep an eye on Andy Bishops novas as he's the brains behind the operation.

Keith

[Benn]

very cool dude,
i love that your having the non vaux wheel nut cross thing painted body colour... proper attchen to the lil deataills,

[projectslag]

just read over the whole build mate,awesome attention to detail,will be the cleanest nova i have ever ever seen,is going to be stunning!!!! keep us updated well done mate

[Dave Dempsey]

How long will it take for the dipping & painting to get done???

[Dec.]

Awesome... can't wait to see the results from the dip!!!

Good luck fella!!

Dec

PS / What is it about people from N.Ireland and impossibly neat lawns lmao

[KeithRobinson]

How long will it take for the dipping & painting to get done???

Fella at the place said 3/4 weeks. They've 25 shells in at the moment so are flat out.

I'm back now, arrived home at 8pm.

Here's a few snaps.

Thats us arrived in dudley at Surface Processing! Quite an industrial place!!







Mk1 Escort Finished with e-coat


Porsche


Update when the shells ready for paint

Keith

[The big man]

keep us updated pall that looks a sweet project.

[CraigGreen]

Look forward to seeing the result Keith.

[Benn]

its crazy,i'm excited for you,

[The Simps]

I hope I don't die before I get to see this car finished!

[KeithRobinson]

It'll be finished this year so dont go dieing on us!

[Dave Dempsey]

This picture would kill me



Having to hand the shell into someone elses hands for that length of time. Said it before, but its going to be an awesome car when its finished, and if you follow the mig build process of getting 3 nuts from completing the car and breaking it, Ill pesonally come and kick your ass :P

[Dec.]

Keith, I take it the first Acid dip will strip that vinyl coating from between the windows clean off?

Where about are they based mate... I must admit that is PURE DEDICATION travelling across sea's to get your motor primed and painted

Dec

[The Simps]

What you got planned for the interior Keith? Stripped? Leathered up? Leopard skin?

[KeithRobinson]

Keith, I take it the first Acid dip will strip that vinyl coating from between the windows clean off?

Where about are they based mate... I must admit that is PURE DEDICATION travelling across sea's to get your motor primed and painted

Dec

Yeah, i asked if i should remove it and they said dont bother. All the underseal, vinyl and sound deadning will be removed with the process! Which saves me alot of hassle

Thanks for the comments, I've had my fair share of novas. This will be the last rebuild and it has to last. Which is why i've went to such lengths. If it wasnt for Rich sourcing the place then i'd never have known I could get this done!

What you got planned for the interior Keith? Stripped? Leathered up? Leopard skin?

I actually dont even have an interior for it yet. I have a rear seat and MINT carpets, but no seats and no real plan. I think it will most likely be a clean mk2 dash, and a leather/alcantara retrim. I have a contact who will do the labour on the trim very cheap, all i'll have to do is source the material

Keith

[KeithRobinson]

This picture would kill me


Having to hand the shell into someone elses hands for that length of time. Said it before, but its going to be an awesome car when its finished, and if you follow the mig build process of getting 3 nuts from completing the car and breaking it, Ill pesonally come and kick your ass :P

I did feel a bit un-easy when i left the shell with them. The fella lifted it on the fork lift and it started to rock as if it was going to fall off, i nearly filled my pants!! But i'm sure it'll come back in one piece. Then Ade Culley will have the paintwork like glass!

I'm a man of my word, I told everyone almost a year ago that I was going to get the car dipped and here it is happening. It'll be finished and driven to all the shows next year and hopefully a trip or two to the ring

Keith

[Benn]

sounds good keith,

[KeithRobinson]

My Exhaust is now finished - see daves turbo thread to see, as he had two made on his car, one for me! (thanks again dave)

Well, this may come as a supprise but i've decided to not continue with rebuilding my C20LET engine, and have just went and bought a brand new one from Vauxhall. It will arrive on a metal caged palet in about two weeks time.

It wasnt cheap, but in reality works out about £400 more than buying all the parts and having the existing one rebuilt. It will also look new, and have 1 years warrenty!

So looking forward to getting that!

Keith

[Chris S]

wot u doing with the old engine kieth?

[KeithRobinson]

wot u doing with the old engine kieth?

I have to exchange it against the old one. My LET seems to be quite healthy, so i'd gladly swap it with a few ££ against some poor fellas blown up one.

Also have genuine oil/water pumps and full gasket kit which i'll put up for sale when i collect them from my engine builder.

Keith