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27-06-2017, 07:57 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova Car Portraits in General Chat

I would be interested, but obviously with my car there might be more customization that most given some exterior changes

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26-06-2017, 11:50 AM

islandman replied to a thread Madscientist's Nova project in Your Cars

Yes, mine are genuine Ferrari 355 lights. I bought mine online from an italian supercar supplier many years ago. I have to say for OEM parts the...

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26-06-2017, 10:47 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova Car Portraits in General Chat

So would he personalise each one to match the car's specific colour scheme?

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26-06-2017, 10:41 AM

islandman replied to a thread Dirk's Avante in Your Cars

In the sunshine that is very very Yellow!!:cool1: Better get your skates on if you are going to make Castle Combe :w00t:

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26-06-2017, 09:32 AM

islandman replied to a thread Madscientist's Nova project in Your Cars

Interesting rear end, do you know which round lights it was designed to take?

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26-06-2017, 12:07 AM

islandman replied to a thread Mostin's Nova in Your Cars

:bananasplit::clapping:

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25-06-2017, 10:07 AM

islandman replied to a thread The Sterling GTR project (modernizing a sterling/Nova kit car) in Your Cars

for that rear end, how much further out does it come from the original, does it take much of an extension to get that look?

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25-06-2017, 04:17 AM

islandman replied to a thread The Sterling GTR project (modernizing a sterling/Nova kit car) in Your Cars

Some really nice finds there are on the front and rear lights, very tempting :cool1:. Its a shame those rears don't have the amber indicators, as...

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25-06-2017, 02:08 AM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy Remote Circuit in Electrical

Not sure if this helps, but will give you some ideas at least. It’s a circuit for the reversible quite pump rather than the smiths one, but would be...

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24-06-2017, 12:05 PM

islandman replied to a thread Nova for sale in For Sale

I first saw that headlight design on an EV sterling,maybe that was the inspiration http://www.evsource.com/tls_converted.php

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16-06-2017, 11:57 PM

islandman replied to a thread Paddy's Nova Mk2 in Your Cars

Will it make Castle Combe Patrick? :crossfinger:... we may have a record turn out

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15-06-2017, 11:56 PM

islandman replied to a thread Trouble fitting dual cannons? in Other Problems

Dual cannons were original kit fitment for the Mark 1 Nova's, However I'm not convinced that the Mark 4 was necessarily designed for them. Many folk...

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14-06-2017, 12:19 AM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy Seal in Wanted

Yes I still have some lengths of it, Mark (aka Buff) was the first to fit one from this particular batch, and I fitted one from a slightly modified...

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12-06-2017, 02:57 PM

islandman replied to a thread Marks Silver machine in Your Cars

Nice to see 2 well turned out cars at a show together, doing the mark proud. I can't wait for castle combe and hope we have a great turnout

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11-06-2017, 02:55 AM

islandman replied to a thread Phill's Nova Project finally begins in Your Cars

Not sure about service parts, but most seals and O-rings for stuff are fairly standard sizes that can often be sourced from generic suppliers. Also...

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11-06-2017, 02:46 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova body parts in Ebay Finds

I too didn’t realize Alex had the Mark 1 bonnet molds when I ordered mine from Poly Creations, if I had I would have gone to him first :oops2:. ...

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10-06-2017, 08:27 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Phill's Nova Project finally begins in Your Cars

Watching this with interest, my smiths pump sounds exactly like Phills going up but isn't as fast going down.

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09-06-2017, 03:20 PM

islandman replied to a thread Eagle ss in black. in Ebay Finds

yes if I am correct in my assumption it not an easy road: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/individual-vehicle-approval

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09-06-2017, 01:27 PM

islandman replied to a thread Eagle ss in black. in Ebay Finds

Well its never been registered, and with that ford upfront does that mean custom chassis (Peter will know ) so that may mean IVA..... ...

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09-06-2017, 02:10 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova body parts in Ebay Finds

based on his other parts for sale seems to be some sort of breakers / used parts dealer

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09-06-2017, 02:01 AM

islandman replied to a thread Hello everyone in Welcome

Although they didn't offset the wiper as you have done...:wink:

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09-06-2017, 01:53 AM

islandman replied to a thread Eagle ss in black. in Ebay Finds

Lol...Don't let Peter hear you say that! However, I was never really a fan of the Eagle, it just doesn't have the same design quality of the Nova

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08-06-2017, 12:01 AM

islandman replied to a thread Fast Electric Nova Derivative - Probably an Eagle SS in General Chat

What gets me is why it didn't "Take Off", I realise that it had long anti tip-over rails at the back, but the front wheels never really left the...

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07-06-2017, 11:56 PM

islandman replied to a thread Nova for sale in For Sale

LOL....Got me! :coat::whistling: I have a few ideas, but you can never have too many

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07-06-2017, 11:11 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova for sale in For Sale

Photos of the rear and interior of the car would also help prospective buyers assess it better :please:

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07-06-2017, 09:06 AM

islandman started a thread Fast Electric Nova Derivative - Probably an Eagle SS in General Chat

I saw this posted on the Sterling site and thought I would share it, who said our cars can't have speed to match the looks! ...

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06-06-2017, 09:43 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Hello everyone in Welcome

Not sure what's meant by this? Surely it's not about who can "get there quicker", it's about firstly who has the money to complete the sale by...

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06-06-2017, 09:41 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Hello everyone in Welcome

They are coming up for sale more often lately, keep your eyes peeled and I'm sure you'll get one before too long if you have the drive and...

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05-06-2017, 11:42 PM

islandman replied to a thread Help Needed! Smiths Roof Pump Wiring in Electrical

The slight click sound in the pump is likely one of the small opening valves operating as power is applied which is a good sign, even better if you...

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04-06-2017, 09:00 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Help Needed! Smiths Roof Pump Wiring in Electrical

They are correct. Chop the end off that arm and it's all good.

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