Wow, that is miles off!
Type: Posts; User: steve
Wow, that is miles off!
You have an encyclopedic knowledge of seemingly every Nova that comes up for sale in the UK Alistair, the car's backstory, previous owners, locations, prices...
Anyone looking to buy a Nova in the...
I agree. The Scooby appears to have been dry-stored, I am guessing that this one has been sitting under a tarp for a while, so it's likely a body-off resto :-(
I like the blue, and the wheels; I...
Well done, good to hear; Keep the updates coming :cool1:
Nice update;
Good that you found that out (TDC) on the workbench and not at fire-up time :cool1:
Any bells and whistles going in/on that engine?
Update and an Engine question:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3uRO_5MpF7zHU-CdIC665R2_S7WZdwf/view?usp=sharing
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Latest update & news:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ql5RV_WbqZWIRQmnWSHJJPE46zK9byYc/view?usp=drive_link
Well done. Your persistence paid off, great work! :cool1:
The rear of the car is looking good man :cool1:
I didn't say it would be effective Mike ;-)
The rollbar will be attached via clevis pin mounts through the floorpan,
the 'pan has Box section welded around the perimeter, so there is some...
Thanks, yeah I was wondering about the history of the car.
Dave sold his black car (correct?).
Shame about the Scooby lump, it was a 2.5 IIRC
Great Vid. Nice to see the car again Mark :cool1:
Giving the window tunnel a haircut is an option;
I am going for a slim line rear tunnel as there will be a roll bar in the cabin
and I want...
Thanks All for the responses.
I will need to remove the (new shallow) window tunnel for access to the rear glass and that isn't ideal
but I am not a fan of the OEM look of the tunnel protruding...
The .DXF file in this folder/link is a 2D CAD file for the Nova's Rear Window.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jg9vl51bn6lnarfzmnar1/h?rlkey=g9w71snt8b157dxp4y68zplzf&dl=0
You can send this file...
Latest update:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EnVaz7ojW1TiBa3508_Mkvw11Bftjasb/view?usp=sharing
Nice update, you have some good kit in that garage :cool1:
Some people run the main power cable (battery to starter motor) through the main tube.
It solves a problem of how to run (hide) a...
Nice update.
In general the Nova body does not fit the chassis well.
Based on my experience (Mk1s) it is too short to line up with the chassis perimeter bolts,
which is apparent at the front...
Great work.
At some point you'll need to rust proof the Head & Tube, with Waxoyl or whatever.
There is a Gotcha here because the areas in the head on either side of the tube are water traps (see...
That front lower panel looks in overall great nick, interesting that is has worn away in the centre(?)
My panel is warn further forward, just behind the front number plate.
Good reminder that I...
>> Might try to get the body off next whilst I'm here
There will likely be some nasties when you get the body off, but keep smiling.
Good to see you back in business and congrats on your news
Well done on fixing the centre tube of the chassis, great work :cool1:
Just seen your DropBox Pics, looks like the Frame head got wet internally;
Looks scary, but other builds have had similar issues.
FYI you can buy a replacement Head at a reasonable price:
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>> The finer detail is still to be worked out for suspension.
>> The front using original torsion with modified hub carriers/custom hubs to use the TT brakes.
>> Failing that I will use an...
It is possible to modify the VW Gearbox to cater for engines that run the opposite way to the Type 1;
my knowledge runs out at this point... but for more google "vw beetle gearbox, flipping the...
Good to hear, keep the updates coming :cool1: