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Today, 12:49 AM

islandman replied to a thread Marks Silver machine in Your Cars

The first time my Mrs went in my Nova it broke down and I got her to push! :scared: So the big question I have is have you taken it on a motorway...

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17-08-2017, 12:14 AM

islandman replied to a thread Best mudflaps for the Nova? in Wheels, Suspension

Its a custom made job im afraid, simple fibreglass job. You can make formers out of carboard with tape over similar to Mick's method. Then lay...

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16-08-2017, 04:42 PM

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

lighter colours tend to show off the contours of the car better than going dark. Phil pioneered the way in wrapping a Nova and I'm sure has some tips

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16-08-2017, 04:36 PM

islandman replied to a thread Best mudflaps for the Nova? in Wheels, Suspension

wheel arch liners are the way to go, it does the job and doesn't detract from the styling

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13-08-2017, 01:42 PM

islandman started a thread Scale Nova Model in General Chat

I came across this and thought at first Alex must be working on a new model, but not posted by him so I guess not ...

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13-08-2017, 09:58 AM

islandman replied to a thread Mk1 nova kit car for sale in For Sale

Yes the quiet pump comes from Hydraproducts http://www.hydraproducts.co.uk/portals/0/PDFimages/micro/TI11003ACDCHPR.pdf I emailed you a product...

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13-08-2017, 12:02 AM

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

Its a shame you missed Castle Combe, another nicely finished Nova in the line up would have set a record I think

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12-08-2017, 09:33 AM

islandman replied to a thread Body shell in Ebay Finds

I've never come across one,but from the styling they didn't exactly improve it ...

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12-08-2017, 04:56 AM

islandman replied to a thread Body shell in Ebay Finds

Well I sort of have space, but not being in the country is the big issue........ buying one with no plans other than to save it was how I ended up...

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12-08-2017, 12:07 AM

Scorpion replied to a thread New on here in Welcome

Welcome to the forum Henry. good luck finding your project.

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11-08-2017, 12:40 PM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

I have actually purchased a set of those lights already (new old stock) as one of my options for the brown nova. I've not decided which way I will go...

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11-08-2017, 12:34 PM

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

Just a big lump poking into the foot wells :oops2:

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11-08-2017, 12:33 PM

islandman replied to a thread New on here in Welcome

Good to see you on here Henry. If you are up for a project there are quite a few choices, if you want one that is finished they are far and few...

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11-08-2017, 07:11 AM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Relooking at the photos it seems that twin rear round lights are in vogue on Nova's at the moment, all four in this shot have them

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11-08-2017, 03:07 AM

islandman replied to a thread Body shell in Ebay Finds

It is definitely a MK2, everything confirms that : - wrap around rear bumper - canopy with the raised eyebrow - smooth bonnet - non sculptured...

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11-08-2017, 02:57 AM

islandman replied to a thread Dashboard Blues... in Your Cars

It's looking really great and i can certainly visualise it finished. You are one of the few who can see all gauges from the drivers seat...

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09-08-2017, 01:18 AM

islandman replied to a thread Neat check valves and flow control in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

page 3 of this thread http://www.sterlingkitcars.com/members_n_forums/hydraulics-linear-actuators-mounting/1160-keeping-canopy-up.html#post11634

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09-08-2017, 01:09 AM

islandman replied to a thread Jim and Sarah's Nova - The third project ! in Your Cars

Great to see it among the supercars and even two of its design inspirations (the Muira and GT 40). Also interesting to have the previous...

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09-08-2017, 12:05 AM

Scorpion replied to a thread Jim and Sarah's Nova - The third project ! in Your Cars

Hi Jim. my son said he was watching a youtube vid of cars leaving Goodwood and seen a nova on it. i thought he`d got it wrong till i watched it. i...

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08-08-2017, 11:28 PM

Scorpion replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

Hi MartinB. make sure those axle nuts are tightened down to the correct torque setting. 217 ft-lbs as far as i can remember.

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08-08-2017, 02:54 PM

islandman started a thread Neat check valves and flow control in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

I came across this on the Sterling site, a nice bit of kit for all those without check valves built into their hydraulic pumps ...

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05-08-2017, 10:01 PM

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

As standard there aren't gaskets but I believe there are copper ones available, unsure where they may come from though. edit to add: bluenovas...

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05-08-2017, 12:01 AM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

At least he knew it was a Nova and not a Ford GT :wink: And as you said before, it quite rare but always nice to see your car on the move when...

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04-08-2017, 11:28 AM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Well I suppose if we did want to draw a linkage the topic Castle Combe is a race track and we are talking about speed :ermm:

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04-08-2017, 02:41 AM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Last word of advice from me, just drive the car for a while.....e.g. 1 year. Don't change a thing other than fix anything that stops you driving it....

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02-08-2017, 12:44 AM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Its easy to whip all manner of vehicles with a Nova, that includes Corsa's, Fords and Ferarri's. Just park close by to them and see which one the...

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01-08-2017, 02:11 PM

islandman replied to a thread slow cranking...tight engine..? in Engine

I was once told by an engine fitter the diesel was one of the best penetrating fluids going for locked up nuts / bolts / parts. It may be a long shot...

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01-08-2017, 01:07 PM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Ask Lauren who has a mid engined setup...... But then I do remember a hedge incident and loss of front bodywork.... Hopefully Alex, Mick and the Pie...

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01-08-2017, 12:45 PM

islandman replied to a thread slow cranking...tight engine..? in Engine

Well as you say you ruled out the earth as that would have been my first suggestion, as it matches symptoms I had when I first got my Nova. It turned...

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31-07-2017, 01:43 PM

islandman replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Lol...best laid plans....but wait till you go around a corner in a Nova at speed before making too many plans for lots of horse power. It doesn't...

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