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1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)

countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 18:47:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	To accompany the redtop i decided i would go for one of these! Oh yes the atd limited slip diff Once i had completed the welding in the engine bay i moved on to the rear turrets to accomodate my wide wheels and low coilovers! They went a bit like this... Rolled and cut the turret to shape then made the cut out in the rear arch...no turning back now! The lined it all up and cut it to size And welded it in I stitched around the tub and added a strut brace as well as some strenghthening plates. Job done!
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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 18:57:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Once this was completed I moved on to the engine bay again but in the mean time (well when I was bored at work) I cleaned a few bits up and painted the too Controll arms and hub carriers steering rack Anti roll bar etc Then painted them, I strengthened the controll arms just for the hell of it...
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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 19:01:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I got back to the engine bay and constructed a gusset for the alternator on the o/s chassis leg as so Material measured and marked Then cut and folded Then i marked out the desired position on the chassis leg and cut away the ogigional material And weld applied
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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 19:09:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Once all the fab work in the bay was complete i cleaned it all up with the sanding disc and DA sander and applied some etch primer and seam sealer I did the same for the rear arches/turrets Then flipped it back over AGAIN and continued the prosess underneath Its now awaiting some type of good quality underseal (as close to factory as possible) if anyone has any suggestions???
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BiAS Club Retro Rides Member Insert witty comment here Posts: 2,231 Club RR Member Number: 147	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)BiAS @cheeqi Club Retro Rides Member 147
	Mar 10, 2008 19:09:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Top notch work, I look forward to seeing this one in the metal
	(car+wheels)-rideheight=WIN

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novasaloon Part of things Posts: 33	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)novasaloon @novasaloon
	Mar 10, 2008 19:11:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i really like this. nova saloons rock the caz bar, i love mine to bits


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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 19:16:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Tried the coilovers in their new homes just to see They looked good ;D Then on to some cosmetics ie lock removal and rear arch repair. I cut a piece of metal to size and cleaned up the surrounding area Welded it in and ground it back Then it was filler time! At the weekend i cut away one side of the arch o/s back and began the repair by shaping thr repair panel to a managable size Then welding it in, i had to use a crappy welder as mine was at work so its not as good as i would have liked.
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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 19:19:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I also came across this beast i love it but i'm sure there will be mixed opinions! What do we think? This is were i am up to date so i will continue with the progress as it comes thanks for the comments and support already!
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novasaloon Part of things Posts: 33	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)novasaloon @novasaloon
	Mar 10, 2008 19:22:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	boot rack would be better


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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 19:22:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Forgot to mention my rear disc axle And there will probable be something else
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novasaloon Part of things Posts: 33	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)novasaloon @novasaloon
	Mar 10, 2008 19:24:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	did u get this nova off ebay early 07?


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oldskool85nova Part of things Posts: 109	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)oldskool85nova @oldskool85nova
	Mar 10, 2008 19:44:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ah ha! This car is a credit to you sir! The nova is officially cool again!


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slater Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,390 Club RR Member Number: 78	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)slater @slater Club Retro Rides Member 78
	Mar 10, 2008 20:00:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	AW-SOME! 2 good novas, we are spoilt!


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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 20:01:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	novasaloon said: did u get this nova off ebay early 07? Ebay yes early 07 no it was the end of november, as for the boot rack if anyone has one i'm game!
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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 20:12:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	slater said: AW-SOME! 2 good novas, we are spoilt! Whos is the second? Is it johns green one as i love that car and the banded steels!
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leigh Posted a lot Travelin' with Flavin Posts: 4,323	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)leigh @leigh
	Mar 10, 2008 20:15:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just read this whole thread - great stuff. My dad had a Long 12 a few years ago until some brat stole it. However, this one is much cooler!
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slater Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,390 Club RR Member Number: 78	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)slater @slater Club Retro Rides Member 78
	Mar 10, 2008 20:25:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	yes thats the one


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agentprawn Part of things Posts: 200	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)agentprawn @agentprawn
	Mar 10, 2008 21:17:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	agreed.. boot rack instead of roof rack. and those rims are lush. the rear end looks sweet without the bumper! top stuff


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bobz Part of things Posts: 343	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)bobz @bobz
	Mar 10, 2008 21:29:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Best Nova ever!! ;D
	Don't plan anything, it'll start raining!

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countvauxalot Posted a lot Posts: 1,325	1985 Brown nova saloon (NOW EVEN BROWNER!)countvauxalot @countvauxalot
	Mar 10, 2008 21:34:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	bobz said: Best Nova ever!! ;D Thanks very much mate at least i've tried unlike some of the idiots that have given the nova a bad name over the years!
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