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Mk2 Breeze Blue project
So after parting company with my mk1 in April I managed to persuade my wife to have one final Nova for my 30th this year. What I really wanted was a Mk2 SR in breeze blue but thought that would be impossible to find, which it is. But this came up for sale a few months back!
Its a 1993 merit+ but it's had the sills replaced, very good rolled rear arches, new wings, doors, tailgate and bonnet with Astra gte vents fitted too. Along with all this it had a full external respray around 4 years back in Vauxhall Breeze blue. It's in very good condition on the outside but most of the work will be underneath where there's a few dodgy batches plus cleaning up and colour matching the engine bay.
Its had its fair share of welding already done on it as it was running a xe before so it's strong in the important areas!
This is no overnight project as this was pretty much a rolling shell so needs a lot to complete it. It's currently in the garage so cannot get many pics but this is everything so far:
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Looks a nice car from the outside, what's the plans? An SR rep? What about engine? Small block 16v I hope:thumb:
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No more reps, just want it clean and the zipper trim was the best suit. The plan engine wise was 14nv bottom with 13sb head and cam. Already have top end stuff and a weber 32/34 dmtl carb. Also picked up a ramair filter for the weber as I had one on the previous which fitted well.
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About time! Lol
hopefully nothing too drastic re the welding though mate! And I want to see it at billing...!
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No not that bad, had plates already welded before but it's just around one of the drain holes, a plate under the drivers seat (already plated on the underside) and then the rear passenger footwell needs a small repair.
To be fair I cannot see this going anywhere this year, my build money is tied up in my other car which I cannot sell til the summer now as its needed to transport the family on a holiday.
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Love that it has opening rear windows, also if you click the shape button on PB you can just copy and paste the IMG code over so just the photo shows up, rather than the screen shot. Even tho it's thrilling to see a 3 bar signal.
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Thanks for the advice Benn. Sadly it doesn't have rear opening windows, may just be the picture angle. I do have most of it here to fit them tho but was deciding against it.
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Ah i think its the seatbelt bolt, looked like the clamp bit.
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EE, nice.
I do like a breeze blue Nova, they used to be really popular now never see them.
All the shiny bits do look nice, hopefully the rear arches have been done to a good standard. Plan to strip the bay and have it professionally painted to match?
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The outer bodywork is in very good nick to be honest, haven't found a dent yet!! I do need to keep the costs down so most will be done by me, that's why I have given myself a realistic year to do it. I'm planning to clean the bay up while its empty.
still lots to source so will be begging and pleading as the year goes on!
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looking forward to seeing how this project progresses, Ive always liked breeze blue I think an SR rep would be fitting but can understand not wanting to do that. keep the updates coming
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With it having the zipper trim, doorcards and sunvisors to match, blue heater dials, a possible 1.3/1.4 engine from an SR it's pretty much gonna look like one. Only difference is the decals ( I did buy the rear Sr badge but now can sell it) and lower vinyls won't be present.
I have thought about doing the b-pillar vinyls but would have to get aftermarket ones for it. Along way down the road tho!
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Side vinyl would look sexy though :(
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So not a lot has really happened with the car as it's had to be moved out of the way for my new garage door. Have been collecting stuff for this tho. Just a few pictures of my new header tank and my windscreen washer which washed up well. Also been in touch with roose Motorsport to pick up a new hose to go with my top rad hose.
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Also got myself a good carb tank to replace the injection one. Just having problems with one of the strap nuts which has no head on it so having to work out a way of getting it off!
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Like the look of it mate, will be better than walking to the meets haha. i had the same issue on my sierras fuel tank, i cut the heads off with a hack saw, removed the tank then welded a nut on once the tank was gone
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KSo I picked myself up a carb fuel tank so I could replace the injection one I thought the car was running but this is them both side by side (the carb one on the right and the one on the left was running the external electric pump)
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The only real difference I see is the plastic ball and holder for the return is missing from my 'injection' one.I haven't yet checked the sender on my one to see if it's the same as the carb one. Do I assume it's a carb tank?
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After a quick search it would seem the injection tank has a swirl pot affair internally around the feed. Whip the level sender out and have a look inside.
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Well no swirl pot from what I can see and this is the sender so I guess it's had its tank changed.http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...psaymto9e4.jpg
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If they're the same internally then I guess you can use either for a carb!
No refunds.
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Today I got my new fuel tank to neck breather hose and a couple of aftermarket side repeater kits from euro car parts. These seemed a lot cheaper than what people where asking for for 2nd hand ones.
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Eurocarparts quality isn't as good since it was sold so I prefer genuine
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Well I was hoping to pick up a good used set but cannot justify paying £15 to £20 for them. I will be in the market for a mk2 grill and noticed they also sell a aftermarket one but cannot see any pictures of it. That's priced at £35 mind so is that going to be poor quality?
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Looks like it will be bit of a rep after all! These are in very good condition and are in keeping with the car so went for them, was going to go for a digi but the prices are just stupid these days.
Also got hold of a 1.3 inlet and dizzy from Josh so very happy, getting all the important parts now.
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I can't see the side repeaters you bought front the euro car parts on their site?
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Still there, just checked. Under electrical and then indicators. That was using my reg tho
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So just a small update from last weekend. Decided to get the front end running gear stripped off the shell. Looks like it needs a rub down and few coats of paint to freshen up. Have found that the lower arms have been strengthened by the previous owner so helpful if i decide to upgrade later down the line.
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Having problems with 2 of the nuts on the anti roll bar clamps as they are seized on and rounded off!!
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Also after having to dig out the impact driver I got the fuel filler pipe out. Again well corroded but should come up fine.
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Looks good, I had the same issue with the clamps I just ground the top part off and replaced with a nut and bolt
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Keep at it! Sounds like its grinder time for the tie bar! lol
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Small road trip tonight got me this. In good condition to be fair, not the usual over faded and scuffed in the front corners. Plus a good price too!!
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Also this came on Tuesday. It's an aftermarket option so thought I'd try it out. The black slatted section seems more rubbery than solid plastic but other than that it looks good. At least it came split so easier to paint. Seems better than what's been on offer in recent weeks and all the clips are present.
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Aftermarket grilles are like most things and a bit hit-and-miss...
I had one years go that left a rather large gap between the bumper and the bottom of the grille... best offer it up first just in case!
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Cheers Will. It's heading to the loft to live for the next few months so best check before I do.
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Had some free time in the sun today so gave my fuel tank a quick clean and rub down before a coat of hammerite. 1st coat doesn't look to bad, will give it another just to be safe.
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Following on from the fuel tank refurb I found some time to get these bits wire wheeled back to bare metal and double coated in smooth black finish paint
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And this is the finished fuel filler neck completed
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The calipers are ready for a paint, as well as the front anti roll bar and brackets.
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So took a small trip tonight to pick up my eBay win. This £27 Magnex for a MK2 nova. Just given it a quick wipe over but need to clean the tip more as it has some hard on black marks. Not bad for 14 years old!
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Looks like a bargain to me.