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Yesterday, 07:24 AM

islandman replied to a thread The New Sterling Sports Car in *Announcements*

These were not done for IVA reasons, just because I liked the look of pop-ups (when they are down!)

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Yesterday, 01:48 AM

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

Damn that is bad news, must be all those wheel spin starts you've been doing trying out the newly found horsepower from that Scooby lump :ermm: ...

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Yesterday, 12:58 AM

islandman replied to a thread Dash and Parts in Ebay Finds

LOL.....I looked but figured I have enough Nova spares lying around and I didn't need further junk ;) The Mark 4 Dash does look more interesting...

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20-03-2019, 04:49 AM

islandman replied to a thread VHI - Vehicles of Historic Interest in DVLA recalls & solutions

Excellent Phil, I look forward to meeting you at Stones

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20-03-2019, 04:47 AM

islandman replied to a thread Building a new Hood/Bonnet in Projects - One Offs - Modifications

So basically this will be a buck that you plane to take a mold of?

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20-03-2019, 04:45 AM

islandman replied to a thread Dash and Parts in Ebay Finds

He states a MK1 dash, but its a MK4, and as Lauren said very rare to see one with the glove box lid

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19-03-2019, 02:55 PM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy Lifting Arm build in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

On my set the pivot joint at the front is on a course threaded bolt that goes into the lifting arm. This allows you to adjust the angle of the canopy...

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19-03-2019, 01:46 PM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy Lifting Arm build in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

I too have a set of non aligned stainless hinges I purchased off another unhappy customer of Ian's for my scooby Nova. They are so far out its...

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18-03-2019, 03:22 PM

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

why not just use 2 part PU foam contained in cardboard that is oversized? I find it easier to cut back and shape rather than build up slowly. If you...

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17-03-2019, 05:06 AM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy Lifting Arm build in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

Nice bit of lateral thinking :thumbup:

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17-03-2019, 12:38 AM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy Lifting Arm build in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

How did you do the folds? Do you have a press? or was it block of wood in a vice and an hammer

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16-03-2019, 09:54 AM

islandman replied to a thread Scottish Nova - time for a rebuild! in Your Cars

Well I certainly hope you start posting more Brett, because you are disappointing me so far :tongue: You inspired me so much in the past to...

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16-03-2019, 09:49 AM

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

28 degrees....cool (err or not haha), that's my Singapore cold season temperatures.....hence my focus to get working aircon Nice job Dirk, I bet...

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15-03-2019, 10:54 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Scottish Nova - time for a rebuild! in Your Cars

Fully agree with this. Both Alex and myself are on here frequently, I don’t post as much in recent months however I’m on the forum several times per...

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15-03-2019, 03:47 AM

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

I'm jealous of you having a 3D printer :whistling: so much fun to be had making parts

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13-03-2019, 02:44 AM

islandman replied to a thread Canopy power lift system in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

Interesting I never knew how those rear door closing mechanisms worked (chain driven). By the look of the size of the gearbox attached to the...

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13-03-2019, 02:37 AM

islandman replied to a thread Scottish Nova - time for a rebuild! in Your Cars

Gosh that is a seriously substantial unit! In my mind I had imagined something smaller.

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10-03-2019, 11:32 PM

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

err.....Ordered ?........3D printing ...LOL Always nice to see custom parts being made and documented, nice update

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10-03-2019, 11:29 PM

islandman replied to a thread Glasgowgoers new Golf Kart in Your Cars

Like most I was tempted and purchased some. i’ve Only done one job with them so far, making the bracket to hold my radiator reservoir and it worked...

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10-03-2019, 01:37 AM

islandman replied to a thread Glasgowgoers new Golf Kart in Your Cars

Likewise, I wouldn’t have given a second thought to trying to save it. Well done Bushboy. I think glasgowgolfer is lucky to have you doing his...

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06-03-2019, 11:17 PM

islandman replied to a thread E.O.C website. in Others

I used Weebly for my Nova site https://www.weebly.com/?lang=en they obviously have a paid version where you get more

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06-03-2019, 07:07 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread E.O.C website. in Others

If I can help at all Peter let me know.

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04-03-2019, 12:21 AM

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

Nice bit of creativity there Dirk. I’ve always held off going Down the route of putting the fan inside the Nova bonnet area for one reason,...

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03-03-2019, 05:19 AM

islandman replied to a thread Rack & Pinion Conversion using a VW Polo 86C Rack in Wheels, Suspension

Steve, I have a question looking at your photo from the front. If you have height adjustable coil overs for the front end why do you need torsion...

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23-02-2019, 11:45 PM

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

My Blue Nova's bump stops are cut down, probably half of what they were

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