LHD Corsa to RHD Nova Sport Replica Track Car

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Thanks for that Craig will look into that in the future.

Ive been making good progress the last few days. Roll cage is now bolted in with MSA spec floor plates (well, they exceed MSA spec). Ends will be closed off and they'll be seam welded when the cage comes out next time.

And the engine is on it's way out of the old car.

7-17-2013

Just found this beauty I took whilst fitting the cage...



A coil spring is ace for repositioning a cage! Just twist the coil and it gradually moves the cage in and out and it holds there whilst you drill/weld.

My list of useful things found within a Nova is growing - coil spring to fit cage - bonnet stay as a punch to remove door pins...

7-18-2013

Yes, really!

Been a busy boy again today. Engine removed from the red car and the chassis leg notched for the 20XE to go in...

Before anyone asks, the engine came out downwards as I don't have a deep 32mm socket for the disc end of the driveshaft. I must invest in one!

Still a little more tidying to do with the welds but it's almost there.

7-20-2013

Todays efforts.

Ive never had a 1.6, thats planned for a couple of years time.

Made up and welded in a rear strut brace today.

7-24-2013

So got all of the Harry Hockley strengthening kit welded in now and the chassis legs stitched up. This only shows it part way done but I finished at 10pm tonight. Back in at 9am tomorrow though for another flat-out day.

Just a quick coat of stonechip to see what it comes up like, will go for a heavier coat next time.

I have booked track time for Castle Combe's Forge Action Day on 14th September. And yes, that's this year. 7 weeks 2days. Challenge - accepted. Feel free to come and help!!