BigWig
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Feb 13, 2005 21:07:24 GMT
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Curt
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RIP Richard Burns
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Feb 13, 2005 21:10:25 GMT
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Has this forum gone Nova mad??  |
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Feb 13, 2005 21:11:51 GMT
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Makes a change from Imps. ;D ;D
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BigWig
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Feb 13, 2005 21:12:25 GMT
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No, but after seeing NickB's post it inspired me.
Don't worry, I'd rather hack around in a lotus 'beam any day.
Don't panic Mr Mannering
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Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:13:56 GMT
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That Nova is owned by James Austin, I went to Uni with him. The car is now rwd with an English axle.  I have some pics of it somewhere. |
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BigWig
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Feb 13, 2005 21:14:42 GMT
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Love it! dig them out
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Feb 13, 2005 21:16:21 GMT
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I have to say that Nova is cool.  |
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Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:17:56 GMT
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BigWig
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Feb 13, 2005 21:20:19 GMT
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*Grabs the kleenex!*
That thing is the tits! Bet its a crack in the wet.
Did he do the plans from scratch?
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Feb 13, 2005 21:21:21 GMT
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liked this nova a bit when i started to read the thread,now i love it. ;D
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Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:21:59 GMT
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I remember sitting outside a pub near Uni once and he came past us, lifted off, spat flames and gunned it |
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BigWig
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Feb 13, 2005 21:23:37 GMT
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How can he build that while at uni?
Is he a Jo crack the don drug dealer or something?
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Feb 13, 2005 21:24:03 GMT
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I cant belive the amount of work that must have gone into that. I wish i had the skills and the dedication.
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Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:27:11 GMT
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He did it all from scratch. Capri 2.8 front struts, Type 9 gearbox, twin 45s and alot of welding wire!    |
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Last Edit: Feb 13, 2005 21:38:52 GMT by Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:31:04 GMT
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i like the tranny tunnel.looks good in a nova.its a very nice piece of kit ;D
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Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:31:14 GMT
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He is a dab hand with a MIG.
It cost him about £5,000 I think, worked every hour of every holiday to earn money to pay for it.
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Feb 13, 2005 21:34:08 GMT
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Will he take the Nova too the Retro cars show? I would love to see it in the flesh.
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Kris
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Feb 13, 2005 21:49:59 GMT
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It was meant to be at the last trackday but the weather was curse word that day, salt everywhere, I'm sure he'll be up at RCS tho'.
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Curt
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RIP Richard Burns
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Feb 13, 2005 22:41:42 GMT
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No, but after seeing NickB's post it inspired me. Don't worry, I'd rather hack around in a lotus 'beam any day. Don't panic Mr Mannering ;D Sorry. My first impression of the car was that it was a boy racer car. I didnt realise it was built for racing. Looks quite nice. |
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Last Edit: Feb 13, 2005 22:43:16 GMT by Curt
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BigWig
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Feb 13, 2005 22:57:26 GMT
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