Nova Turbo Build!

[KeithRobinson]

The question is; Will Keith still be into Novas when he finishes it?

Will I still be reading this when he finishes it? Estimate on no of posts in this thread...?

Well i've had 7 in total now since i passed my test 6 years ago. I'm going to buy a sensible diesal car in april 2007, and just play about with the nova.

I should still be into them, the whole reason behind finding such a good shell was so i can try to keep it for as long as i can. Reason its going to take so long is because i'm not rich, i dont have rich parents, and i dont own a credit card. So everything has to be saved for.

My main problem is i'm a picky bugger. So a £500 respray and second hand parts wont do. They have to be new and the paint has to be perfect. Its a major downfall really as i actually build my cars to enjoy them by driving!

Keith

[Benn]

Well i've had 7 in total now since i passed my test 6 years ago. I'm going to buy a sensible diesal car in april 2007, and just play about with the nova.

I should still be into them, the whole reason behind finding such a good shell was so i can try to keep it for as long as i can. Reason its going to take so long is because i'm not rich, i dont have rich parents, and i dont own a credit card. So everything has to be saved for.

My main problem is i'm a picky bugger. So a £500 respray and second hand parts wont do. They have to be new and the paint has to be perfect. Its a major downfall really as i actually build my cars to enjoy them by driving!

Keith

good man,
mucho respect,

[KeithRobinson]

Tiny update -

Whilst at Autovaux in wakefield, i purchased some manifold studs and nuts for the turbo engine. To my supprise they had some of the proper manifold studs left, when my local vauxhall said they were NLS!







My wishbones are with a local engineer now getting strengthened, will have some pics of those when there finished.

I've sorted some passat bearings for my hubs. Just need to source shafts etc now to complete that!

Keith

[Benn]

Tiny update -
My wishbones are with a local engineer now getting strengthened, will have some pics of those when there finished.
Keith

are you having the bottoms welded over?

[Kev_cav]

great work mate

such a shame to see it geting striped down that 8k 1.4 shoudl be wrapeed up in a garage forever, there must be about 2 of them left in that condition now!

your very lucky - how much did you pay for it?

[KeithRobinson]

great work mate

such a shame to see it geting striped down that 8k 1.4 shoudl be wrapeed up in a garage forever, there must be about 2 of them left in that condition now!

your very lucky - how much did you pay for it?

I paid £1510 off an ebay auction. The guy i bought it off got it for autotesting, but didnt have the heart to strip it. It cost me about £150 to get home to NI.

I would love to put it away somewhere, as i have another nova with 12k on the clocks i can use, but i only have one garage and it was bought for the purpose. However it will still be very very clean and a proper show can when finished, So should still be appreciated.

are you having the bottoms welded over?

yeah, and some support tubeing between each plate. So the balljoint will go on top and the tie bar at the bottom.


Keith

[Benn]

isnt that worse if you hit a kerb or anything?
know your not planning to,
but there ment to fold up aint they?

[KeithRobinson]

isnt that worse if you hit a kerb or anything?
know your not planning to,
but there ment to fold up aint they?

Maybe? But group A rallycars have this done, and its recomended when fitting a LET.

Keith

[CraigGreen]

isnt that worse if you hit a kerb or anything?
know your not planning to,
but there ment to fold up aint they?

Same could be said for a shell thats been strengthened with the plates etc.

The idea behind the strengthened TCAs & polybushes etc is that the less movement & distortion under hard acceleration will result in a more consistant tyre contact being maintained & better traction as a result.

Good find on the studs Keith! All points towards the kind of attention to detail you are going to pay your project.

[jamie gsi16v]

Maybe? But group A rallycars have this done, and its recomended when fitting a LET.

Keith

exactly how iv done mine, much stronger and much less movement and play, all polybushed, just remember to strengthen round the bottom arm mount well and the front chassis legs under the car floor, job well done, brings back memories from when i was doing mine

[Benn]

dont know,was just remember my mates one when he hit a kerb,

[lukelangton]

Nice rebuild Keith shame that you got rid of your old shell that nova was mint one of my favourite! But I am sure this one will be even better especially with it having a let! Can’t wait to see this one finished, keep up the good work!

[KeithRobinson]

Following on from this thread: http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/vauxh...ml#post2948795

The base for this project has now changed to my 1983 1.2L with 13k on the clocks.



Updated over the winter as i strip it

Keith

[CraigGreen]

Jeez Keef! How many more projects are you gonna have on the go!

Nova man! I had 3 on my drive last week. Down to 2 again now.

[KeithRobinson]

Jeez Keef! How many more projects are you gonna have on the go!

Nova man! I had 3 on my drive last week. Down to 2 again now.

I had 3 Novas, my daily driver got stolen whilst in belfast visiting the girlfriend at uni. So i started driving that silver one above when it at 4k on the clocks. Then when i decided to build the turbo nova i bought the blue 1.4 and was back to 3, but then stripped NDZ 1331, so i'm back to two now. GTE rep daily, and IJI is the turbo project!

Oh how confusing!! lmao

Keith

[KeithRobinson]

Now that the runabout is totally finished. Its time to concentrate on the turbo project. Big thanks to Alister for giving me his spare cool running thermostat.






Should keep the LET cool

I promise some big updates will come before x-mas.

Keith

[Benn]

whats up with it getting to the normal temp?

[KeithRobinson]

whats up with it getting to the normal temp?

Nothing. But alot of people run these and the big firms recomend them. Plus i didnt buy it, or plan to buy it, it was given to me.

Keith

[KeithRobinson]

Well folks... tiny update, doing a bit of pre-christmas spending, and thats all i can afford until after x-mas!

Mount to weld to the chassie leg, and bracket to mount for 6 speed box.



Front engine bracket to drivers chassie mount, and rear spacers, to space the engine across.



And finally, the Chris astley (or harry hockley copy) Chassie strengthning kit. Loads in there, didnt remove it all.



Next update will be a trial fitted engine, and welded up bay.

Keith

[Benn]

sounds good!
get on with it..lol

[KeithRobinson]

sounds good!
get on with it..lol

Buy me a welder :P

Keith

[Benn]

if i could i would..

[Chris Astley]

Glad you got all your stuff ok mate, pleasure dealing with you

Chris

[CraigGreen]

Buy me a welder :P

Keith

JB Weld or chemical metal? LOL

Wonder if it'd work?

[KeithRobinson]

Glad you got all your stuff ok mate, pleasure dealing with you

Chris

I'll be back later in the build for shafts, lowering brackets etc etc. Thanks mate, awesome service you offer, stuff always arrives next day!

Keith