My 4x4 Vauxhall nova
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Yours is a step beyond 
That was also my initial plan but when the floor was cut out I just thought why not, got a cav gsi for next to nothing with all the running gear etc. Making up a set of driveshafts for it at work due to the different lengths.
Kind of feel bad doing it to a gsi but was pretty far gone with the rot. Here's a few more pics.
A wee pic of the fuel set up being used
Kind of feel bad doing it to a gsi but was pretty far gone with the rot. Here's a few more pics.
A wee pic of the fuel set up being used
Edited by Bazzap8389 on Thursday 20th October 22:10
Thanks guys means a lot! Will help spur me on a bit. Wish I'd cracked on a bit more with it instead of tinkering with my other car.
Haha I know mate definitely born with the wrong name.... lol
That nova would have went rather well with the sbd kit I'd imagine!
Should have posted more pics at the start of the build I've got an abundance of them haha
Front and rear suspension set up is all rose jointed too, the original plan was to use the cav rear axle, it was just too heavy and clumsy so that was ditched in favour of this. Using front coilovers on the rear too.
Yes mate, Steve Latimer had it around 2002 or so, he's the one that had it as per the first pic I posted.
Haha I know mate definitely born with the wrong name.... lol
That nova would have went rather well with the sbd kit I'd imagine!
Should have posted more pics at the start of the build I've got an abundance of them haha
Front and rear suspension set up is all rose jointed too, the original plan was to use the cav rear axle, it was just too heavy and clumsy so that was ditched in favour of this. Using front coilovers on the rear too.
Yes mate, Steve Latimer had it around 2002 or so, he's the one that had it as per the first pic I posted.
Edited by Bazzap8389 on Tuesday 18th October 20:21
I love the nostalgia of the first few pics,
The 'bad boy' bonnet, the splitter, the M3 style mirrors, the softstars and then the allessio 2's. Remember Wheelbase was it, having the 'last few ever' sets of Allessio 2's for about 5 years?
All standard stuff from Max Power, Revs and your local McD's drive through from about 15-20 years ago.
The 'bad boy' bonnet, the splitter, the M3 style mirrors, the softstars and then the allessio 2's. Remember Wheelbase was it, having the 'last few ever' sets of Allessio 2's for about 5 years?
All standard stuff from Max Power, Revs and your local McD's drive through from about 15-20 years ago.
Fastdruid said:
I am firmly not a fan of Vauxhalls and especially not of the inevitable Barry'd Nova's and Corsa's.... However this I like. 
Seems like this Barry knows what he is doing! Also not a nova fan but this looks like a serious project being executed very nicely. Good work op!I actually love the look of it in that first pic. My favourite pic of the car. I've still got all that parts for it too can't bring myself to sell anything haha
Aye lol wheelbase were saying that for years. I'll also be keeping my set of those and the soft stars but I'll be using these on it.
Yeah I know a lot of people aren't nova fans but it's good to see people appreciate the work
Aye lol wheelbase were saying that for years. I'll also be keeping my set of those and the soft stars but I'll be using these on it.
Yeah I know a lot of people aren't nova fans but it's good to see people appreciate the work
You are a complete nutter. I salute you. This'll be like a mini Integrale.
First new car I ever bought was a Nova SR back in the '80s (before the GTE/GSI was available). Still have a soft spot for them.
Any idea when the build will be complete and ready to show off at a Sunday Service?
I salute you. This'll be like a mini Integrale. First new car I ever bought was a Nova SR back in the '80s (before the GTE/GSI was available). Still have a soft spot for them.
Any idea when the build will be complete and ready to show off at a Sunday Service?
Haha yeah should be a hoot to drive. If it's. Abit much I'll probably have to go for a smaller turbo but hopefully all good.
Ah nice one, I always wanted one when I was growing up would have been good to get one new but I'm far too young for that lol
Really not sure tbh, the plan was to have it built a year ago but I bought a house so that was a set back. Maybe next year if not fingers crossed the year after. I could maybe have it running next year but it won't be the spec I want.
Ah nice one, I always wanted one when I was growing up would have been good to get one new but I'm far too young for that lol
Really not sure tbh, the plan was to have it built a year ago but I bought a house so that was a set back. Maybe next year if not fingers crossed the year after. I could maybe have it running next year but it won't be the spec I want.
The plan would be to have it road legal I've heard before I'd need an sva test. I wonder if I just stuck it in for a normal mot would it be picked up etc? I have no idea. Not looked that far ahead tbh
Maybe someone could shed some light on this issue?
Cheers
After a bit of research it could very well have to have a q plate.. I do wonder about just putting in for the mot and seeing what happens though? Maybe that would cause insurance problems etc though. No idea ??
Maybe someone could shed some light on this issue?
Cheers
After a bit of research it could very well have to have a q plate.. I do wonder about just putting in for the mot and seeing what happens though? Maybe that would cause insurance problems etc though. No idea ??
Edited by Bazzap8389 on Tuesday 18th October 22:44
Edited by Bazzap8389 on Tuesday 18th October 23:03
Major chassis modifications, different engine, suspension etc. It'll need an IVA. ~£500
Have a read through this - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iva-man... and make sure it'll pass. As you're using the original Nova things for the boring stuff it should be fine on most and the quality looks top notch so shouldn't be an issue there.
Have a read through this - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iva-man... and make sure it'll pass. As you're using the original Nova things for the boring stuff it should be fine on most and the quality looks top notch so shouldn't be an issue there.
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