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Pillar
13-11-06, 02:11 PM
Just thought id see what people thought of my latest nova project what ive now been on for over a month. It started a life as a 1.2 fun i brought it with a straight through exhaust system and limo tinted windows, ive put a sr interior in it but soon will be stripped out for just buckets. replacing the bumpers and skirts with the Gsi ones. hopefully drop an Xe in it What you think so far?
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/PB120147.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6230123.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6230119.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6230122.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6230120.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6270129.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6270131.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6220115.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/PA230138.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/PA230139.jpg

wisewood
13-11-06, 02:17 PM
are those bonnet cut outs for 206 vents? looks like.

Pillar
13-11-06, 02:24 PM
are those bonnet cut outs for 206 vents? looks like.

yeah mate it cut them off a damaged 206 bonnet at my old work place, i cut out a recess for them and spot welded them in, looks the bollocks the cone air filter is underneath;) check out the pic

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/PB120146.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P6220116.jpg

craig green
13-11-06, 02:30 PM
cant see any sign of an XE but looks like you are doing well for 1 month in. I am far too lazy & have barely done owt in the last month. I hate Winter.

Pillar
13-11-06, 02:42 PM
cant see any sign of an XE but looks like you are doing well for 1 month in. I am far too lazy & have barely done owt in the last month. I hate Winter.

had a good shell to start so is a easy project(he says) got plenty of time as just left the garage i was working at and currently doing bar work, the xe lump is stored in my other garage unfortunatly not in my motor yet, im currently stripping the engine and getting it polished bit by bit ill have to get some pics of it soon looks mint!

had to stop working on it today due to bad weather but the Gsi front bumper is now taking shape the towing eye is now gone and the bumpers slowly getting flushed
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/PA230136.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/PB120148.jpg

Matt2107
15-11-06, 12:12 PM
Liking the 206 vents... any shots of it with the vents in... please dont use those gash chrome ones though.

rednova
15-11-06, 07:16 PM
looking good bud - i like your bonnet are you meshing the holes or usin vents?

Pillar
15-11-06, 09:13 PM
dunno gonna see what the original pug vents look like if not ill mesh them

draper
15-11-06, 09:22 PM
looking good matey, i like them vents aswell and the smooth bumpers

Pillar
15-11-06, 11:32 PM
cheers mate hopefully the weather is better tomorrow, so i can get crackin again

Pillar
01-02-07, 08:10 PM
Picked up my new black dash today it used to be in Marks turbo cheers bud! my dash is half out hopefully ill be able to put some new pics of it in tomorrow
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P1310146.jpg

Pillar
02-02-07, 02:49 PM
Got my new dash in now
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2010147.jpg

Pillar
08-02-07, 06:22 PM
some more pics
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2070154.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2070155.jpg

Pillar
14-02-07, 04:27 PM
The front bumpers slowly taking shape plastic welded the massive crack at the bottom its slowly coming together but now want to change it for a standard front :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2180164.jpg
The rear bumper is now finished ready for primer. The pic shows it before it was sanded its got 1k stopper all over to help smooth the bumper!
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2130165.jpg

sim0ng
14-02-07, 06:10 PM
are those proper smoked tail lights and were those head rests already in the back seats or did you have to make them fit? I'd quite like rear headrests myself but unsure on the best way to do it!

youre making nice progress though i must say :)

Iain
14-02-07, 06:15 PM
Like the bumpers! :)

Pillar
15-02-07, 02:03 PM
are those proper smoked tail lights and were those head rests already in the back seats or did you have to make them fit? I'd quite like rear headrests myself but unsure on the best way to do it!

youre making nice progress though i must say :)

Nah the tail lights are standard i dunno why they look so dark in the picture? the head rests where already there there GTe rears (was chucking them away soon so you could have them)

Pillar
15-02-07, 03:28 PM
Just put some filler primer on the rear bumper im then going to high build it to get it perfect!
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2140168.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2140166.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2140167.jpg

Pillar
15-02-07, 06:57 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2140170.jpg

Pillar
19-02-07, 05:50 PM
got a couple of new doors with no rust what so ever! they were sat in the workshop doing nothing so my boss kindly gave them to me for nothing RESULT! one is imaculate with a slight crease and the other has a dent up the top by the handle and it looks like its scraped something on the bottom it goes all the way across but easily repairable.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2180165.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2180166.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P2180167.jpg

staggy_gsi
19-02-07, 09:08 PM
crack on mate, making good progress there!

Mike.
19-02-07, 09:16 PM
this looks like a good project, keep us updated mate :thumb:

carls nova sri
26-02-07, 11:24 PM
are you gonna finish that front bumper or are you putting a standard one on. cos i wanna see wot it looks like when filled and finished good project tho got my eye on this one

Martferguson
27-02-07, 10:20 AM
your car is looking sweet mate, really like it.

if you wanna swap your gsi front for my standard i'll be up for that? i'm in southampton!!

let me know if you want to.

Martin.

Pillar
05-03-07, 02:42 PM
your car is looking sweet mate, really like it.

if you wanna swap your gsi front for my standard i'll be up for that? i'm in southampton!!

let me know if you want to.

Martin. yeah ill be up for that mate. clear your inbox i tried to pm you:thumb:

Pillar
05-03-07, 02:44 PM
got the bonnet sanded down into shape and primed it today:
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3040215.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3040217.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3040216.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3040218.jpg

Pillar
09-03-07, 07:00 PM
right a few changes coming up now, a little bit of filler cracked on the rear bumper so both bumpers are getting binned to make way for standard Gsi bumpers cant be bothered to fcuk about just want it finished! ive sold the bonnet to nov4801 whos collecting it tomorrow, ive brought a monterey bonnet vent!!!!!!!!

NOV4_SPORT
10-03-07, 11:03 AM
looking good mate really like the smooth bumpers, hope to see it sprayed soon.

nov4801
10-03-07, 11:31 PM
lookin good mate, went dwn today and it looks awsome keep up the good work

Pillar
11-03-07, 04:09 PM
started rolling the arches ive done 1 so far lol didnt turn out great but its ok had to clag it up after cos the arch wasnt completly straight.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3080228.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3080229.jpg

Pillar
11-03-07, 04:10 PM
a couple random pics here! my straight through exhaust system and lowering springs 45mm drop i think
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3100232.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3100231.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3100233.jpg

Pillar
11-03-07, 04:15 PM
nov4801 collected the bonnet yesterday we both ended up with a very good deal. ive now got a bad boy bonnet for spares, it looks like its been done by a 10 year old so gonna re-do it in my spare time. i need to pick up a mk1 bonnet cos i cant be asked with welding the badge holes up lol and then ill be putting on a monteray scoop. also i got rid of the limo tinted windows and got some normal ones now.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3100230.jpg

F188CHG
11-03-07, 05:25 PM
think i like the 206 vented bonnet better m8

draper
11-03-07, 05:35 PM
think i like the 206 vented bonnet better m8

i agree, i dont like badboy bonnets on novas

Pillar
11-03-07, 07:58 PM
the bad boy bonnet is not staying!!!!!!!!!!! personally i dont like it either ive just brought an origional monterey/trooper bonnet vent of F188CGH so im gonna pick up a standard bonnet soon. im gonna sort out the bad-boy anyway and possibly sell it on or keep for spares

Pillar
11-03-07, 07:59 PM
ive cut the lip on the bad-boy today so it starts at the top of the light now rather than half way down lol also i cut a bigger hole for the vent and started to repair all cracks etc
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/P3100235.jpg

Pillar
15-03-07, 01:51 PM
bad news F188CHG (http://www.novaload.net/forum/member.php?u=11823) destroyed the trooper scoop whilst removing so im gonna have to find another one(got to be origional one) so if anyone has one pm me straight away cheers

Pillar
30-07-07, 04:18 PM
only a little update ive picked up a standard grill because im gonna make the car a Gsi replica. i had picked up a prototype spoiler but i dont like it so its going for sale and im putting on a predetor one i picked up from ebay. Also NEW RIMS mille miglia spyders just painted them in anthercite as well :)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Photo-0046.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Photo-0050.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Photo-0049.jpg

Iain
30-07-07, 04:50 PM
That bonnet is quite subtle, I like it.

Pillar
18-09-07, 12:15 PM
finally getting rid of the bonnet wahoo! got a new bonnet of ebay still awaiting it to arrive though its had a pulsar bonnet skin welded on to it looks like its done quite well but wont know till its arrived
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/b8d1_12.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/db24_12.jpg
and my standard GSi bumper needs a little tlc

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/1436_1.jpg

Pillar
19-09-07, 12:26 PM
smooth bootlid and predetor spoiler
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture011.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture012.jpg

Iain
19-09-07, 01:56 PM
Not sure on the new bonnet but the spoiler is a very nice choice.

carls nova sri
19-09-07, 02:10 PM
i thorght you had given up on this with no more updates haha decided to give it another go have you or been to busy

Pillar
19-09-07, 03:05 PM
nah been really busy im doing 50 odd hours a week at the mo! finding it hard to get spare time as i have started a resteration job on a mates colt turbo but its inspired me to crack on again lol

Pillar
19-09-07, 03:06 PM
Not sure on the new bonnet but the spoiler is a very nice choice. i think the bonnet will look awsome the black slats on it will match the grill and break up the colour when its painted. :thumb: the bad boy bonnet with trooper scoop is for sale now ?15 collected, just need rid of it

Pillar
20-09-07, 03:27 PM
my goddies arrived today, dosent look much in the pic but you really have to see it i think it looks amazing!!!!! also my GSi bumper is here gonna start preping asap, just need it to stop raining now :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture014.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture013.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture015.jpg

LLUDA
20-09-07, 04:58 PM
After Going through alot of the projects on the site i keep feeling the urge to strip down my nova and dabble in bodywork..sadly tools and part are an issue in jamaica

scott.parker
20-09-07, 06:00 PM
After Going through alot of the projects on the site i keep feeling the urge to strip down my nova and dabble in bodywork..sadly tools and part are an issue in jamaica

What we have users in JAMAICA! :eek:

carls nova sri
20-09-07, 09:17 PM
that bonnet looks a beast on the car imo

Pillar
21-09-07, 02:29 AM
that bonnet looks a beast on the car imo cheers chap gonna get my compressor back next week got a new spray gun now so hopefully get the front end primered soon:thumb:

Pillar
14-11-07, 03:06 PM
not much of an update got the grille prepped now and plastic welded all my front bumper where there was millions of holes everywhere, also welded up the crack on the bottom of the bumper. still need to find time to pick up my compressor :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture018.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture019.jpg

Pillar
21-04-08, 04:54 PM
had a little tinker about today, got my new rear bumper so ive sanded it down and started to get rid of the no.plate light also the tailgate is almost done :) oh yeah and check out the new plate
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture020.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture022.jpg

Pillar
22-04-08, 12:19 PM
just got back to find my new tyres 195/45/16 just need them fitted to my spyders and get them balanced.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture024.jpg
1st skim on bumper
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture023.jpg

First skim knocked back, gonna finish it another day now. got baby sitting duties to do :( oh well
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture.jpg

Pillar
04-12-08, 10:25 PM
been a while since i updated this, i have primererd the front and rear bumper unfortunatly had to completely strip the bonnet back and start again as was warped and out of shape all over :( the holes in the boot where the spoiler was and the rust patch above d/s taillight have been welded up and started filling. i will be picking up both doors tomorrow as the locks are getting welded over to.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture025.jpg
i will take more pictures tomorrow when its daylight couldnt get decent pics tonight

Pillar
05-12-08, 10:46 AM
heres the repairs im doing to the tailgate
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture032.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture031.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture030.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture029.jpg

Pillar
05-12-08, 10:49 AM
the bumper all primed still need to do towing eye and grille is masked ready
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture027.jpg

Pillar
05-12-08, 10:50 AM
bonnet completly stripped back with paint stripper and started to redo :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture026.jpg

Pillar
05-12-08, 10:50 AM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture028.jpg

Cle
05-12-08, 11:13 AM
Nice project :) Been going on for a while aswell

The Simps
05-12-08, 12:57 PM
Good work on the bodywork. Shame about the rear plate. I personally don't like to see them just 'floating' like that. Just looks like an afterthought imo.

Pillar
05-12-08, 01:43 PM
Good work on the bodywork. Shame about the rear plate. I personally don't like to see them just 'floating' like that. Just looks like an afterthought imo. i agree totally i wanted a number plate recess built into the bumper but im lacking the time and space need the car finished and moved. when its done im going to get another rear bumper so i can spend some time making one up. for now i just need it finished:thumb:

Pillar
05-12-08, 01:45 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture033.jpg

zeifer33
05-12-08, 01:50 PM
I like that hood, inlets are type 206, no?;)

Pillar
05-12-08, 02:21 PM
I like that hood, inlets are type 206, no?;) yeah they where that bonnet has been sold now though
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture038.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture037.jpg

dj_wudgey
05-12-08, 03:32 PM
looks good mate youve made good progress!! only thing i dont like is that pulsar bonnet bit cheesy for me the one with 206 vents did look good though!!

Pillar
05-12-08, 04:02 PM
got the boot finished now gonna mix up some primer hopefully have enough to do the grille and tailgate
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture036.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture034.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture035.jpg

The Simps
05-12-08, 04:29 PM
I've always envied people with bodywork skills. I've got "dead hands" so can't feel the smoothness.

Pillar
05-12-08, 04:30 PM
grille done
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture039.jpg

Pillar
05-12-08, 04:31 PM
I've always envied people with bodywork skills. I've got "dead hands" so can't feel the smoothness.
use a level lol

Pillar
05-12-08, 04:42 PM
tailgate primered
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture040.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture041.jpg

Pillar
05-12-08, 04:56 PM
and on it goes:
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture043.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture042.jpg

Pillar
05-12-08, 05:09 PM
front pic
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture044.jpg

vaughanmc
05-12-08, 05:21 PM
Looking good mate, just not sure on where you have that rear number plate...

Not sure if its been asked before, but what colours it going ? :)

Rickyb
05-12-08, 10:18 PM
looking good buddy not a great fan of the bonnet but the rest looks very swish.

Pillar
05-12-08, 10:39 PM
Looking good mate, just not sure on where you have that rear number plate...

Not sure if its been asked before, but what colours it going ? :) red again, can get some cheap 2k on ebay lol

BRoadGhost
05-12-08, 10:43 PM
Yeah i'm quite liking this.

That bonnet looks well done and back looks clean also, but get that front bumper fitted properly else people will mock your hard work.

zeifer33
06-12-08, 12:36 AM
This perfect, but the air inlet of the hood, I like the most of 206.

Pillar
06-12-08, 12:41 PM
Yeah i'm quite liking this.

That bonnet looks well done and back looks clean also, but get that front bumper fitted properly else people will mock your hard work. it will be its only on because i havent got any storage space.:thumb:

Pillar
10-12-08, 01:54 PM
got doors back, need to grind the welds and fill them over
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture045.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture046.jpg

Pillar
11-12-08, 01:47 PM
drivers door done
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture047.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture048.jpg

Pillar
14-12-08, 03:07 PM
gonna get the drivers door primered today gone over the whole thing with 1k putty to get rid of the deep scratches just got to rub down before paint. only gonna primer the outside of the doors as the inside is fine and white is a good base for top coat any way
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture049.jpg

Pillar
14-12-08, 04:31 PM
primered
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture050.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture051.jpg

Cle
14-12-08, 04:33 PM
looking good :thumb:

vaughanmc
14-12-08, 07:06 PM
Oh, can't wait to see my doors finally painted :)

Good progress mate

Pillar
15-12-08, 03:21 PM
filler other lock
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture052.jpg
puttyed it
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture053.jpg

Pillar
15-12-08, 03:31 PM
and flatted ready for primer
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture054.jpg

Pillar
15-12-08, 04:19 PM
and primed
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture055.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture056.jpg

~~joycey~~
15-12-08, 05:22 PM
Looking good so far mate, you have good bodywork skills :)

The Simps
15-12-08, 07:17 PM
Looking good so far mate, you have good bodywork skills :)


You say that but by the looks of that wall I'd say he was colourblind! lol

Pillar
23-12-08, 11:17 AM
now the project will start taking shape, my paint arrived yesterday 5lt of radiant red.............................
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture057.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture058.jpg

Pillar
23-12-08, 11:49 AM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture059.jpg

Pillar
23-12-08, 12:13 PM
front bumper done
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture062.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture061.jpg

Pillar
23-12-08, 12:14 PM
got a lil run at the top of the bumper it should polish out though :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture060.jpg

Pillar
23-12-08, 12:33 PM
better pic outside
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture063.jpg

Pillar
23-12-08, 12:34 PM
towing eye cover done (not very well though blew it on the floor with the spray gun lol)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture064.jpg

Cle
23-12-08, 02:06 PM
That colour looks totally stunning :thumb:

vaughanmc
23-12-08, 08:15 PM
Looks really good mate, will be nice to see it as one complete item :)

calibra-keith
23-12-08, 11:44 PM
looking good project this, i defo think that the pug vents was good i think i might rob that idea lol

big :thumb: mate.

bigdan1
24-12-08, 12:28 PM
coming along nicley mush =]
i aggree with the others on that bonnet tho
you defo should have kept the 206 vented one! that pulsar scoop looks a tad to big imo!
but its what you like at the end of the day! loving that colour too
how much did the paint cost if you dont mind me askin mate?

Jay
24-12-08, 12:30 PM
Looking good mate, Radiant Red looks lush!

Pillar
24-12-08, 02:51 PM
coming along nicley mush =]
i aggree with the others on that bonnet tho
you defo should have kept the 206 vented one! that pulsar scoop looks a tad to big imo!
but its what you like at the end of the day! loving that colour too
how much did the paint cost if you dont mind me askin mate? £70 for 5 litres of paint and 2 1/2lt hardener of ebay there is cheaper though i have just looked lol

Pillar
24-12-08, 03:03 PM
just ordered some new side skirts
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/617b_2.jpg

SRimon
24-12-08, 06:40 PM
Why the hell are you fitting those?

GASH

Pillar
24-12-08, 07:18 PM
Why the hell are you fitting those?

GASH
lol each to there own, seen them on here on a black gsi think they look ok ideally i wanted novadose or irmscher skirts but they cover up a repair on the sill/arch in the corner. plus i have purchased 3 different sets of gsi skirts of ebay now all have been in crap nic and paid well over the top for them :(

Pillar
29-12-08, 01:48 PM
got the underside of the drivers door painted, ill give it a couple of days to harden then flip it over to do the front
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture067.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture066.jpg

Pillar
29-12-08, 02:55 PM
grille painted
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture068.jpg

Pillar
30-12-08, 11:49 AM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture069.jpg

Pillar
30-12-08, 12:00 PM
painted one of the mirrors
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture072.jpg

Pillar
30-12-08, 12:03 PM
painted the door not impressed with the big chunk of dirt that landed in the middle :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture073.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture071.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture070.jpg

Cle
30-12-08, 01:00 PM
Reallllly looking forward to seeing this finished :thumb: The colours going to look excilent :thumb:(sp)

NovaKen
30-12-08, 04:02 PM
Great project! I'd love to have bodywork skills like yours. My sister's MK1 is slowly rusting. :cry:

calibra-keith
30-12-08, 04:14 PM
comiing on nicely il be keeping an eye on the project :thumb:

Plug
30-12-08, 04:28 PM
looking good nice to see another localish nova in the SouthWest

Pillar
31-12-08, 12:47 PM
cheers for the comments folks, been prepping the tailgate this morning so will be getting some paint on v.soon

The Simps
31-12-08, 12:54 PM
ur very handy with a paint gun mate, handy skills to have!

i'm looking forward to seeing this all bolted up!

Pillar
31-12-08, 01:02 PM
because the tailgate had really deap scratches in it (mainly due to bad prep) i have 1k puttyed it all

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture074.jpg

Pillar
31-12-08, 01:18 PM
now thats rubbed down its filled any deep marks in it so should be ok for painting
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture075.jpg

Pillar
31-12-08, 01:40 PM
painted the inside of the tailgate
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture076.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture077.jpg

Cle
31-12-08, 01:42 PM
Im liking the colour more and more every time i see it lol

When will the whole car be getting sprayed ??? Cant wait to see it all painted :thumb:

Pillar
31-12-08, 01:51 PM
im awaiting my side skirts to arrive i need to blend them in first so hopefully mid-january mate

L33 LEG
31-12-08, 01:56 PM
lol each to there own, seen them on here on a black gsi think they look ok ideally i wanted novadose or irmscher skirts but they cover up a repair on the sill/arch in the corner. plus i have purchased 3 different sets of gsi skirts of ebay now all have been in crap nic and paid well over the top for them :(

that would of been my nova you saw them on. i kept trying to convince myself they looked ok and were 'different', but in all honesty theyre **** ha. if i ever buy that car back GSi skirts would be the first thing to go on.

car looks REALLY well done by the way. look forward to seeing it finished. :thumb:

Pillar
31-12-08, 02:01 PM
that would of been my nova you saw them on. i kept trying to convince myself they looked ok and were 'different', but in all honesty theyre **** ha. if i ever buy that car back GSi skirts would be the first thing to go on.

car looks REALLY well done by the way. look forward to seeing it finished. :thumb:
yeah thats the car lol

napalm_27
31-12-08, 02:07 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Photo-0050.jpg

iv got that spoiler on mine doesnt look to bad but im going to put a fibre glass boot on it so may change dont no yet

vaughanmc
31-12-08, 05:42 PM
Looks similar to my spoiler

Pillar
31-12-08, 06:32 PM
Looks similar to my spoiler thats the predetor spoiler i have got that on mine now but mines got a brake light

vaughanmc
31-12-08, 06:33 PM
Doesn't look the same as my Predator spoiler, that one looks more curvy...

Plug
31-12-08, 06:37 PM
its the same as the predator i had

Pillar
31-12-08, 07:04 PM
iv got that spoiler on mine doesnt look to bad but im going to put a fibre glass boot on it so may change dont no yet
spoiler for sale :) £20 + £10 post

Pillar
31-12-08, 07:05 PM
Doesn't look the same as my Predator spoiler, that one looks more curvy... are you looking at the proto type spoiler in the pic? lol

dalenova
31-12-08, 07:18 PM
coming on there

napalm_27
31-12-08, 07:30 PM
spoiler for sale :) £20 + £10 post
if i do put one on it will be the one iv got and its the same

Rickyb
31-12-08, 11:41 PM
looking good matey cant wait to see it done.

Pillar
01-01-09, 04:12 PM
done the boot not happy at all what a waste!! got a big run near the bottom plus lots of crap in the paint as i didnt clean the gun properly will see if i can flat and polish it if not i will have to paint again :( sorry bout the last pic cant really see it
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture078.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture080.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture079.jpg

Pillar
01-01-09, 04:16 PM
hers a better pic close up you can see the run and dirt in the paint :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture081.jpg

Graeme
01-01-09, 06:05 PM
Most of that will flat and buff out won't it?

Benn
01-01-09, 06:21 PM
Very near the edge but it might flat out, good work on your work tho.

DW-Nova
01-01-09, 06:45 PM
Really coming along, good job ! thought that this had dissapeared but it seems to be coming along nicley. Paint looks to be going on quite nicley, are you doing it all outside ? it infuriates me when you paint something up all nicley and then a fu****g fly lands in it or bits of dirt !! started to do painting in my house instead now lol.

Pillar
02-01-09, 11:38 AM
Most of that will flat and buff out won't it? got so much paint it will be easier to rub down and coat over again there is so much dirt in it all over

Pillar
05-01-09, 01:13 PM
got a new fuel cap looks a bit gay, will have to see when the cars all together
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture082.jpg

Pillar
07-01-09, 12:47 PM
side skirts have arrived today im very dissapointed with the fitment though will need a lot of chopping about to fit
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture083.jpg

L33 LEG
07-01-09, 01:30 PM
ye they are the same skirts as mine. whatever you do tho, dont take them off if you decide you dont like them. iv just bought my car back and the owner has ripped them off and its left one hell of a mess :|

Pillar
07-01-09, 01:56 PM
ye they are the same skirts as mine. whatever you do tho, dont take them off if you decide you dont like them. iv just bought my car back and the owner has ripped them off and its left one hell of a mess :| doubt ill fit them they look like to much hassle want to paint the car next week hopefully:p

L33 LEG
07-01-09, 05:23 PM
good choice :)

DW-Nova
07-01-09, 11:49 PM
Thank god your not fitting them side skirts ! they look 100% gash imo, i reckon some novadose ones smoothed in would look the nuts tho !

Pillar
17-01-09, 08:00 PM
well finished of the rear arch (one anyway lol)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/0_0.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/0_1.jpg

Pillar
20-01-09, 11:55 AM
got some primer on the rear arch
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture084.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture085.jpg

Pillar
20-01-09, 11:57 AM
rolled the other side and applyed first skim of filler
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture086.jpg

The Simps
20-01-09, 12:21 PM
love watching this stuff. keep it up.

Pillar
20-01-09, 02:02 PM
love watching this stuff. keep it up. great to watch but a ****er to do! :thumb:

Pillar
20-01-09, 02:03 PM
got arlington panelworks for the day so i can get the shell painted up got a spary booth there :) , just got to finish the rear arch applied second coat of filler
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture087.jpg

Pillar
20-01-09, 02:05 PM
gave it a spray for guide coat
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture088.jpg

Pillar
21-01-09, 12:09 PM
sanded the filler into shape and applyed the last skim top-stop
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture090.jpg
just need to rub it down and primer that will be the shell ready :)

Jay
21-01-09, 12:39 PM
Cooool, glad you decided against them ebay skirts :thumb:

Pillar
23-01-09, 05:17 PM
Cooool, glad you decided against them ebay skirts :thumb: need a decent pair of gsi ones now origional or fiberglass not bothered

Pillar
28-01-09, 02:33 PM
prepped up the passenger door inside and out
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture093.jpg

Pillar
28-01-09, 02:35 PM
had to get rid of this
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture094.jpg

Pillar
28-01-09, 02:36 PM
so out came the grinder :)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture098.jpg

Pillar
28-01-09, 02:39 PM
then painted the inside of the door
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture099.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture100.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture101.jpg

Pillar
28-01-09, 02:43 PM
been sanding th d/s rear arch got it into shape, i have put some more top-stop round the edge just to shape it (rub down when dry) should have it in primer later. then the shell is ready to go :)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture095.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture096.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture097.jpg

The Simps
28-01-09, 03:10 PM
coming on nicely chap.

draper
28-01-09, 03:11 PM
good bodywork skills, personnally i hate bodywork so anyone who can do it gets a :thumb: from me

Pillar
28-01-09, 03:15 PM
painted the other mirror
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture102.jpg

Pillar
28-01-09, 03:24 PM
tailgate rubbed down so i can re-paint it
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture103.jpg
and the door put away to dry lol
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture104.jpg

~~joycey~~
28-01-09, 03:31 PM
Looking good mate, wot colour you spraying the wheels?

Pillar
28-01-09, 03:36 PM
Looking good mate, wot colour you spraying the wheels? lol they have already been sprayed. think it was gun metal grey (as in rs turbo etc) they look a lot ligher in the pic though :thumb:
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture105.jpg

Pillar
02-02-09, 05:04 PM
hmmm tidy
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture-1.jpg

Pillar
02-02-09, 05:05 PM
just took the wing down to get welded, get rid of the ariel will be ready wednesday
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture106.jpg

Pillar
03-02-09, 12:17 PM
wing painted sorry bout the quality of the pics
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture107.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture108.jpg

Pillar
03-02-09, 12:51 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture109.jpg

Pillar
03-02-09, 04:49 PM
decided im gonna bulid up the front end as i go cos i can mask it out when i paint the shell. fitted the wing and grille
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture110.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture111.jpg

Pillar
03-02-09, 05:11 PM
bumper just resting till other wing is painted
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture113.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture112.jpg

Plug
03-02-09, 05:30 PM
Coming together now.

When's the shell goin in for a lick o paint?

I still haven't started mine keep spending the money i.m ment to be saving for it lol.

brainsnova
03-02-09, 05:32 PM
youve defo got skills im **** at filling,painting,sanding etc.

Pillar
03-02-09, 05:49 PM
Coming together now.

When's the shell goin in for a lick o paint?

I still haven't started mine keep spending the money i.m ment to be saving for it lol. dunno mate got the money to rent the garage now, hopefully in the next couple of weeks

stuartyj21
03-02-09, 05:52 PM
looking good...

The Simps
03-02-09, 10:05 PM
any reasons why you're painting it in bits rather than preppin/primering then spraying in one hit?

good work btw, have some rep ;)

Pillar
03-02-09, 10:53 PM
any reasons why you're painting it in bits rather than preppin/primering then spraying in one hit?

good work btw, have some rep ;) because of space and time + weather, materials etc just works out better for me (i.e house, child, bird + lack of work, no money list goes on lol) should of done shell first then built up but gonna finish front end now throw a sheet over then blow in rest. its only the roof and quater panels anyway.

Pillar
04-02-09, 01:44 PM
just 1k puttyed the rear arch, gotta rub it down and give it a lick of primer
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture114.jpg

dj_wudgey
04-02-09, 01:49 PM
looking good mate its all coming together now!!

Pillar
04-02-09, 02:07 PM
rubbed down
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture115.jpg

Pillar
04-02-09, 02:09 PM
had to use an aerosol primer cos i cant pick any thinners up till friday
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture116.jpg

LEWI007
04-02-09, 02:10 PM
Looking good mate :thumb:

DW-Nova
07-02-09, 12:09 AM
Looking good mate ! have you painted all the bit's outside so far ? whats the finish like ? looking good on the whole ! nice little car and good work, keep it up.

Pillar
09-02-09, 06:03 PM
Looking good mate ! have you painted all the bit's outside so far ? whats the finish like ? looking good on the whole ! nice little car and good work, keep it up. pretty much........ done both bumpers, grille, passenger wing, and drivers door. tailgate had to much dirt and passenger door got wet in the rain lol so will need blowing over again, both are sanded down ready for paint again. the finish is brilliant espesially the bumpers. only couple minor bits of dirt at the surface of the paint but will flat out and polish perfect. ;)

Pillar
09-02-09, 06:10 PM
got the drivers side wing back with the old arial hole welded up
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture118.jpg

Pillar
09-02-09, 06:11 PM
grinded the area to clean it up ready for filler
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture119.jpg

Pillar
09-02-09, 06:13 PM
put loads of filler on lol
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture120.jpg

Pillar
09-02-09, 06:14 PM
started masking the shell up now, so once the wing is ready for a bit of primer ill do the rear arch to....................then paint :)

baby-geraldo
09-02-09, 06:32 PM
looking well mate, but i thought when you where spraying you have to spray the panels the way the would sit on the car instead of the panels lying on there flat, gives you a better finish

DW-Nova
09-02-09, 11:55 PM
/\ ??? where'd you get that idea ?? your more likely to get runs when it's vertical so yeh if you class runs as a good finish then spot on yeh !! lol. Pillar, the paint looks to have come out very nicley considering, and think how much money you've saved yourself hey, you say it was just e-bay 2 pack yeh ? what compressor and gun you using etc... nice to see this as i was considering if i could get a good enough finish doing my paintjob diy but i've now decided that i'll do it myself after seeing your project, looking forward to seeing the whole car once it's all painted up ! brill !!

baby-geraldo
10-02-09, 12:11 AM
you get a different shade of paint when the panels are on there flat, my dads a sprayer and he had told me that panels need to be sprayed the way they would be placed on the car, you dont get runs if the paint is put on layer by layer

Benn
10-02-09, 12:24 AM
Doesnt matter how the pannel are painted, and trust me you can get a run in paint at anytime by putting it on to thick.

Pillar
10-02-09, 10:39 AM
/\ ??? where'd you get that idea ?? your more likely to get runs when it's vertical so yeh if you class runs as a good finish then spot on yeh !! lol. Pillar, the paint looks to have come out very nicley considering, and think how much money you've saved yourself hey, you say it was just e-bay 2 pack yeh ? what compressor and gun you using etc... nice to see this as i was considering if i could get a good enough finish doing my paintjob diy but i've now decided that i'll do it myself after seeing your project, looking forward to seeing the whole car once it's all painted up ! brill !! jcb 25lt compressor from focus diy mate £25, gravity fed spray gun ebay £12 just cheap and chearful but it does the job :thumb:

Pillar
10-02-09, 10:44 AM
you get a different shade of paint when the panels are on there flat, my dads a sprayer and he had told me that panels need to be sprayed the way they would be placed on the car, you dont get runs if the paint is put on layer by layer its only if it is a perl or a funny metallic colour where the shades may vary, where as it may be better to paint in one. Solid 2k will match any the time dont worry love im a fully qualilifyed panel beater/ sprayer i know what im doing!

Pillar
10-02-09, 11:29 AM
sanded into shape
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture121.jpg

Pillar
10-02-09, 11:30 AM
primed mehhhhhhhhhhh lil run
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture122.jpg

Pillar
10-02-09, 12:44 PM
quickly rubbed down that primer as the weather is so nice today gonna get as much done as possible i re-primed the wing with 2k
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture124.jpg
then primed the quater panel in 2k
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture123.jpg

~~joycey~~
10-02-09, 01:36 PM
Looking great dude :) Cant wait for this to be finished!

Plug
10-02-09, 01:49 PM
Well at least it isn't like yesturday and you'll be able to get something done. :thumb:.

Pillar
10-02-09, 02:02 PM
started masking the shell up, gonna paint it on the drive. hopefully today, had a couple cans whilst masking so need a few coffees first :)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture125.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture126.jpg

~~joycey~~
10-02-09, 02:04 PM
Go on fella go for it! :) i'm just off to where my car is to get some work in :D

Pillar
10-02-09, 02:04 PM
Well at least it isn't like yesturday and you'll be able to get something done. :thumb:. yeah the weather is lush today just hope it keeps, will be such a waste if i was to paint it for it to start to rain lol

Plug
10-02-09, 02:11 PM
Only problem but at work in exeter and there isn't a cloud in the sky. Cheaper than renting the garage out any way. Looks like it will be ready for the road soon.

I haven't even got round to starting mine yet but am trying just got to clear some space in the garage 1st.

Pillar
10-02-09, 03:16 PM
really ****ed off had silicone in areas so had to lay paint on thick hoping to save it before it goes tits up. got the shell painted only for it to rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! waste of time, cant not even explain in words how pissed off i am

andrew1988
10-02-09, 03:17 PM
bugger. Was looking forward to seeing this painted

J4MES
10-02-09, 03:17 PM
Nightmare mate!! Gutted for you...

Pillar
10-02-09, 04:05 PM
some pics :(
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture129.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture130.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture128.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture131.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture132.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture133.jpg

Pillar
10-02-09, 04:07 PM
all the above are pitted from the rain im fumming dont know what to to with it now im supposed to be moving birmingham friday, dont know if i want to finish it any more soooooooooooooooooo angry

Plug
10-02-09, 04:37 PM
Unlucky mate. We haven't had a drop of rain up here. You got to get it finished think how far you've come with it

Pillar
10-02-09, 04:42 PM
Unlucky mate. We haven't had a drop of rain up here. You got to get it finished think how far you've come with itwont have any time for it mate im just gonna go out and get hammered and go from there lol

Pillar
10-02-09, 04:46 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture135.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture134.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture136.jpg

brainsnova
10-02-09, 04:46 PM
why not spray it in the garage in stages.

Adam
10-02-09, 04:53 PM
Fair play for having a go yourself mate!!!

Emmy
10-02-09, 05:24 PM
The colour looks nice :thumb: must be tricky trying to paint it yourself.

Cle
10-02-09, 09:36 PM
:cool: Colour looks great :thumb:

Pillar
11-02-09, 01:34 PM
The colour looks nice :thumb: must be tricky trying to paint it yourself.its not that hard, just going through a bad stage on it lol

Pillar
11-02-09, 01:34 PM
the rubbing starts again lol
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture137.jpg

Pillar
11-02-09, 01:35 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture138.jpg

Pillar
11-02-09, 01:36 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture139.jpg

~~joycey~~
11-02-09, 01:40 PM
Dont give up mate this is going to be awsome when finished! And although the paint got messed up atleast your gonna have a good base coat now which means its gonna be alot shinyer ect :)

Pillar
11-02-09, 01:55 PM
Dont give up mate this is going to be awsome when finished! And although the paint got messed up atleast your gonna have a good base coat now which means its gonna be alot shinyer ect :) dunno when its gonna be finished though thats the only downer was hoping to complete it this week as moving to brum on friday and cant take it with :(

~~joycey~~
11-02-09, 01:56 PM
So wot are you gonna do with it if you cant take it with ya?

Pillar
11-02-09, 02:41 PM
dunno mate? finish and sell or finish and eventually take it up. its stored at my parents house at the mo so ill have to pop down to visit and slowly finish it :(

The Simps
11-02-09, 03:09 PM
keep going chap! nearly there!!

Are you in brixham in devon? is there Pontins Wall Park still there? We used to go there every year when I was a kid.

Pillar
11-02-09, 03:35 PM
keep going chap! nearly there!!

Are you in brixham in devon? is there Pontins Wall Park still there? We used to go there every year when I was a kid. yes mate its still there i used to do security there for a couple years. its getting knocked down this year and built into a housing estate they should fetch a lot with the views up there

Pillar
11-02-09, 04:26 PM
had enough for the day done a lot of sanding on both the quarters today
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture141.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture140.jpg

Pillar
11-02-09, 04:27 PM
unfortunatly im doing it all by hand it takes for ever

Rickyb
11-02-09, 05:44 PM
itws getting there buddy your luck will come round.

bowman
12-02-09, 12:22 AM
bummer with the paint mate... i suppose its a good oppurtunity to spot and flatten out any imperfections.....

DW-Nova
18-02-09, 11:59 PM
Quality mate, 100% for your efforts so far !! this thread is what made me want to paint my car myself, it's inspired me ! feel so sorry for you that it started raining !! gutted hey, please finish it off though, it's so nearly there hey, what was the plan anyhow ? i.e were you wanting to totally finish it off and drive it up ? or was the plan to finish the paintjob off and leave it there ? How old are you if you dont mind me asking mate ? lastly how did such a small compressor cope with that painting ? did it not just run out of air like straight away ?

Pillar
21-02-09, 11:22 PM
Quality mate, 100% for your efforts so far !! this thread is what made me want to paint my car myself, it's inspired me ! feel so sorry for you that it started raining !! gutted hey, please finish it off though, it's so nearly there hey, what was the plan anyhow ? i.e were you wanting to totally finish it off and drive it up ? or was the plan to finish the paintjob off and leave it there ? How old are you if you dont mind me asking mate ? lastly how did such a small compressor cope with that painting ? did it not just run out of air like straight away ?nah able to do a panel at a time before it runs out, its running at 4bar instead of 2 its naf! well hard to get a good finish far to much pressure. im 24, dunno what to do with it looking at buying a corsa gsi for while im up here when the novas finished ill have to tax n mot it, wanted to put a bigger engine in but all my contacts are down there so will probly leave it down there for a bit

Pillar
18-03-09, 01:40 PM
im back in devon on friday for good! didnt workout up brum cant wait to get cracking with the nova again! been working at a body shop up here my painting is **** hot now hahahahaha bring it on. watch this space!"

The Simps
18-03-09, 01:55 PM
Look forward to the updates fella!

~~joycey~~
18-03-09, 02:19 PM
im back in devon on friday for good! didnt workout up brum cant wait to get cracking with the nova again! been working at a body shop up here my painting is **** hot now hahahahaha bring it on. watch this space!"


Great stuff mate get on it! :thumb: Rep+


Also mate you should become a club member as you will be able to use the site alot more to your advantage:cool:

Pillar
18-03-09, 02:20 PM
Great stuff mate get on it! :thumb: Rep+


Also mate you should become a club member as you will be able to use the site alot more to your advantage:cool:in what ways?

~~joycey~~
20-03-09, 03:07 AM
Becos there are other catorgrys in the club section and you get a avatar and sig :)

You also get a club pack with a leather png keyring and the png club sticker that go's in the windscreen aswell as a few other bits :)

Rickyb
20-03-09, 12:01 PM
i was woundering what happend of this glad it will be finished to how you wanted it.and i agree with joycey the club member lark is much better. :thumb:

Pillar
01-04-09, 10:49 AM
ok cheers will do soon. anyway spent the whole of yesterday sanding the shell down with a lil help from one of my mates (thanks Steve) today im getting the shell ready for paint!
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture148.jpg
i have brought a new HVLP gravity spary gun with a regulator! so i can now adjust the pressure woop woop hahahaha the car will be paintedthis week the second it arrives (providing good weather)

7ova
01-04-09, 11:07 AM
first time i've seen your project thread mate
looks like you've put in a lot of hard work and hours on it
keep it up mate:thumb:

have some rep

Pillar
01-04-09, 11:30 AM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture149.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture150.jpg

Pillar
01-04-09, 11:30 AM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture151.jpg

The Simps
02-04-09, 09:18 AM
oooh its nearly there!

Plug
02-04-09, 09:27 AM
glad to see this is going to be finished mate :thumb:

will look brill when painted :)

novaowner999
02-04-09, 09:46 AM
good work mate, change that bonnet tho!!!!!!!!!

Pillar
02-04-09, 01:02 PM
good work mate, change that bonnet tho!!!!!!!!! nooooooooooo bonnet looks mad NEVER! haha maybe if i come accross a proper trooper/monterey vent! :thumb:

Pillar
02-04-09, 01:04 PM
glad to see this is going to be finished mate :thumb:

will look brill when painted :) cheers bud, hopefully be done in next couple of days, its doing my head in waiting for the new gun to arrive :roll: knowing my luck the weather will change now!! im working the doors at the Lansdowne this weekend might see u out :thumb:

~~joycey~~
02-04-09, 02:52 PM
Almost there mate :) Cant wait for this to be finished lol

Pillar
02-04-09, 05:50 PM
ta da!!!!!!!!!!!! all painted, well chuffed with the final result.
Getting some beer in now and piece it together lol
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture156.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture155.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture154.jpg

Pillar
02-04-09, 05:51 PM
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/Pillar_photos/Picture153.jpg

Cle
02-04-09, 05:51 PM
Looks great :thumb:

Will look even better once its back together :)