View Full Version : AW06's MK2 WIP
As a follow up from Here (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102467) i thought i would start a project thread.
Its totaly standard (At the min anyways). Basic Basic spec, no clock, parcel shelf, no rear ash trays, You get the idea.
I plan to just sort the small amount of rust and get it through a mot, put some tax on it and use it for a week or so then maybe sell (Only maybe).
The engine is no longer seized, it was due to water in the fuel. It no has no compression, so i shall be doing a leak off test tomorrow and also checking under the rocker cover.
Here is some pics.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0788.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0778.jpg
A very mint engine bay
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0775.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0776.jpg
Few dents from the old people who used to own it.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0777.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0779.jpg
Very mint and clean interior.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0780.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0781.jpg
My first bit of welding to it, its not great and i did inprove it after that picture.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0785.jpg
Couple of little bits of rust that i will be sorting tomorrow(Depending on weather)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0787.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/Mk2%20Nova/HPIM0786.jpg
Comments Please.
paul james
05-08-08, 10:05 PM
Looks a good one, not keeping the lovely white wheel trims on?
If i can get 2more il keep them. But i took them off as i had the car in the air. there stored safly in the boot.
Engine bay looks good! At least the problems are mostly cosmetic.
Not looking bad at all mate, at least the rust is only in its very early days, should be an easy fix.
hendrix
06-08-08, 12:32 PM
Looks exactly the same as my first car except mine was a 1ltr. May still have the white trims somewhere...I'll have a look at the weekend
brainsnova
06-08-08, 12:35 PM
i had to re form the bit behind the wing and the wheel arch my first ever welding i ll post a picture once ive finished it to show how mint yours is
matt_vaughan
06-08-08, 01:29 PM
Yep, looks pretty solid.....
Novas have a way of hiding things though, so give it a good checking over.
Steve - I really hope so, the bits of rust ive been doing didnt really need doing but its nice to know its done for at least the next 10years. I will be cleaning the arches up and giving them a good coat of undersealer.
Hendrix - Let me know if you find any, if i can find a few that are just marked and havnt got bits missing il buy them.
Brainsnova - That is my 1st bit of welding on car, its not great and even my brother says its the welder not me.
Matt - Ive had a good look around it and like i said ive only found the bits ive mentioned. Ive just been sorting a bit behind the rear bumper too.
Later today i will make a start on the passenger arch, i decided i would poke it and my finger went through.
vaughanmc
06-08-08, 03:07 PM
Shell looks really good mate, would be ideal to potter about in
Keep the other, quicker one for the weekends and fun :)
brainsnova
06-08-08, 03:53 PM
heres my welding i made an **** of yesterday 1st time doing it lol and its rusted already:cry:
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/Brain_missing/mywelding001.jpg?t=1218034142
vaughanmc
06-08-08, 03:54 PM
You should have rubbed it down and stuck some primer on it lol
Looks like clean welds though
brainsnova
06-08-08, 03:57 PM
its akward trying to get the angle on the welder in the tight spaces.
Welds look good, I agree on the tight spaces thing, if i have to do any it will be sent with my mk1 to have it done.
Wire brush it and throw some paint on it and that should be fine, dont use primer though as its porus and will allow moisture through!
Anyways, Update.
I fillerd that new patch to make it look a little better and hold it together a bit more lol I also etch primerd it.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0790.jpg
Also cut out, welded in and fillerd another new patch on the rear, I will be sanding down the filler and giving it some etch primer and then Miami blue (Mixed by halfords :roll: :confused: )
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0791.jpg
Arch rust.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0792.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0793.jpg
Reason my brakes suck. Look at that lip! It must be about 1.5mm
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0794.jpg
Comments.
Looks like a good shell. A lot better than some 'minters' these days imo.
Corsa brakes ftw!!
Ive finished the rear panel bit, its not preety but its not seen and it does the job. The halfords paint seems to match better than most i must say. Tomorrow i plan to try one of my brothers ideas, He thinks there may be water in the lifters as there was some water in the oil. So i will be removing the cam.
I will also be attacking the arch, ive decided to cut out a square and hope there is enough metal left behind to sort it all. My welding isnt getting any better but i plan to do the arch so the new bit of metal sits behind the front outer skin and grind the welds flat and a skim of filler.
vaughanmc
06-08-08, 09:14 PM
Nice one mate your fairly cracking on - What age are you again ?
Its getting there, Im 19 mate.
vaughanmc
06-08-08, 09:24 PM
Not bad then mate, least you can get out and drive yours
LEWI007
07-08-08, 07:51 AM
You inspired me to paint my toolbox miami blue :thumb:
love that colour the snap on box on the top is only half way through paint so..
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/2.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/3.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/IMAGE_307.jpg
nice eh lol
^^lol
Well head gasket has gone. So the last idiots who fitted it didnt do it right as it looks like its been done not so long ago. And they didnt use new head bolts too, So i dont think that helped.
Done a compression test on it and it had somthing like 200psi on 1 (it was still going up but im not intersted in the proper reading). 2,3 and 4 went up and lost compression straight away. So that means the piston rings are Ok, but the head gasket isnt sealing. (Well thats what my bro said anyways)
I will be stripping it down tomorrow and im going to get a mate to weld the arch as i dont want to put a load of filler in there.
looking good matey - welds look good! The 1st one though did you leave it tack welded or did you finish it off? Go back and finish it if not!
Anything around the bottom of the car after youve etch primed it and then primed over that give it a good layer of chassis back and then shutz it. Especially on areas that'll be covered with bumpers!
Ade
I did go back and put some more weld on it, but keep having probs with my crap welder, but it does the job, it hasnt fallen off even with me wacking it about, I did also put some welds on the back of that panel. It will be getting lots of undersealer on both sides. The rear is now painted and the otherside will also be getting lots of undersealer.
Ignore my head off post. My bros mate (Who happens to be a engine specialist) said that i should try it before i take it all apart. So i did, It starts and runs. I need to buy a 1.2 injector but it ran great.
Its nice and quite, no tapping. Cant run it hot yet though, due to needing new head bolts.
So im over the moon!
Just need to have the rear arch sorted and do the Cv boot.
I may end up bodging the rear arch, otherwise it will be left for a month or so (when my mk1 gets welded) As for the cv, im going to use a spare shaft and just change the leaking boot (Brand new cv too).
craig green
12-08-08, 11:58 AM
Nice little freshen up, good to see you honing your new skills too.
CoolTiger
13-08-08, 08:22 PM
alex you fail
Update but no pics. Its all nicly cleaned and polished. Front bumper is off for the night, so i can use my bumper stuff on it. Just need a couple of cv boot kits and then mot anytime next week, only reason im waiting is so i can get it cheaper :p
Been at erm, work on the nova. Over the last week ive been t-cutting it, polishing it, and the last stage, sorting the bumpers.
Rear.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0799.jpg
Not much change here, but for the hell of it. Teh power plant!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0800.jpg
This morning.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0801.jpg
This evening.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0808.jpg
The two nova's... Awww lol
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0802.jpg
Ive orded some new number plates and it should get a mot next week. YAY
vaughanmc
23-08-08, 03:39 PM
Looks clean under the bumpers as well - That an original front panel and wings ?
Yep, the drivers side wing has a dent in it which has cracked the paint though. But that will be sorted After the mot.
vaughanmc
23-08-08, 03:42 PM
Looks mighty clean mate, keep it up :)
Cv boots done, On order is a track rod end and some brake pads! Mot early next week.
New plates are fitted too.
Pic whoreing!
Note: Ive left the protection on the plates until next week as i know what im like!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0816.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0817.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0818.jpg
Comments Please!
Mot next wednesday. Shame i couldnt get it done quicker.
Pic whoreing!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0829.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0828.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0827.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0826.jpg
Arch.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0821.jpg
Comments!
Looks the part mate. You need to update your Avatar as it makes your other one look like a heap of ****. lol
Pistol Pete
11-09-08, 02:11 PM
Looks very clean indeed. Whilst you had the t-cut out you could have de-badged it?!;)
Glad to hear it passed mate, what's the plan now, you using it for a bit or selling it on?
vaughanmc
11-09-08, 05:00 PM
Nice to see it passed mate, get out and use it as much as possible! :)
Pete_58 - I thought about it but couldnt be botherd lol
Steve - Im in two minds, i want to use it for a while at least but im temped to keep it as a daily for a while and sell next year or keep it a few years and give it the home it needs.
Vaughanmc - I will do, just need to get it insured and taxed!
Getting taxed at the end of the month (birthday present to myself :) ) In the mean time i plan to buy a passenger door for it, GSI spoiler and parcel shelf stuff as it hasnt got one!
But as im informed my brother is moving out of my mums means i can keep it at my mums :) so its staying with me :D Forever! lol
~~joycey~~
16-09-08, 04:01 PM
Good Repair on the arch mate
Update: Il let the pictures do the talking.
My new buys came today. Minted as expected (Thanks Spud)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0848-1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0849-1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0850-1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0851-1.jpg
My arch repair that just needed krust and paint.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0842.jpg
Comments as ever please.
CoolTiger
16-09-08, 08:55 PM
you missed abit
you missed abit
Thats relection, I know you havnt seen yours in a bit lol
CoolTiger
16-09-08, 08:58 PM
lol, get a job :P
lol, get a job :P
I have a job, Annoying you and workiing on the novas.
CoolTiger
16-09-08, 09:02 PM
well you fail at annoying me and u fail at novas so that means you fail :)
Adam - You still suck.
Ive been sorting the inner arches/chassis leg.
In primer.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/IMAGE_081.jpg
2nd coat of stone chip.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/IMAGE_085.jpg
Final coat.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0852.jpg
Other side complete.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0854.jpg
Tomorrow i will be finishing both sides here:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0853.jpg
Few more things to do to it before il be happy with the whole car but not much now:
Rear arches have a bit of surface rust that i need to sort.
GSI spoiler
Parcel shelf
GSI front bumper
Wheel covers painted white again with body colour centers.
A bloody good clean inside and out.
Comments please
vaughanmc
17-09-08, 08:30 PM
You doing all the inner arches black then ?
Yer, once ive finished sorting the rust i plan to clean them up and paint them black or body colour, not decided yet. I dont the bits ive repaired black so it dont stand out too much.
vaughanmc
17-09-08, 08:41 PM
Do them body colour :)
I think i will, but 1st i want the rust gone.
Uh more money spent.
Ebay got me this:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0862.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0863.jpg
Started to refurb my wheel trims (Thanks to Spud)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0864.jpg
Apart from that ive been working on the arches again, im doing it bit by bit as the car has to be able to move. More of the arches tomorrow.
Comments as always please.
What color will you be doing the gsi front bumper, Miami Blue? Would be nice to see what mine will look like in a few weeks, as i am doing mine Miami Blue to match the car!
Jay :thumb:
Problery miami but unsure. I want to get it fitting good first, As i know the towing eye will need a slot, aswell as some way of holding it on, which i think il use bonnet pins.
CoolTiger
21-09-08, 07:31 PM
its ****
Problery miami but unsure. I want to get it fitting good first, As i know the towing eye will need a slot, aswell as some way of holding it on, which i think il use bonnet pins.
Crack on with it! So i can look at it and buy some paint! :D
More important things to sort, Tax, Spoiler, Parcel shelf and wheel trims spring to mind.
CoolTiger
21-09-08, 08:26 PM
give me the spolier
Cooltiger - Unless you give me your nova No.
Anyways, rubbish little things have got done today. Changed the spark plugs for some nearly new ones hoping it will sort the idle/start problem. Which they seem to have done.
Gave the clutch cover plate a clean, but main reason for this was to see how badly worn the clutch was.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0880.jpg
Yesterday i recived parts from iainel, GSi Spoiler, Parcel shelf supports.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0876.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0877.jpg
Check out the cleaning gear. I also forgot to wire up the light Uh :(
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0878.jpg
Comments please.
thedjse
26-09-08, 03:16 PM
Good progress mate stop ****ing about tho and get your mk1 done lol
lol Will start working on the mk1 at the start of the month.
Just bought this from ebay.
http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0e/7c/ceee_1.JPG
CoolTiger
28-09-08, 02:25 PM
i seen that but the HUGE crack put me off :P
lol its not as bad as some ive seen, but a bit of fibreglass and filler and it will look as good as ever.
Nice, i was also looking at the bumper. Doing it Miami blue then? :thumb:
CoolTiger
28-09-08, 03:24 PM
lol its not as bad as some ive seen, but a bit of fibreglass and filler and it will look as good as ever.
its HUGE
Jaysnova - Problery, but I'm also thinking about buying brand new. But if I deicide to keep this one I would colour code it.
Cooltiger - Not huge, and anyway if I don't like it I'l buy new
Persoanlly I reckon grey would look cool unless you want it to look like a gsi rep.
As previously said, we wanna see the mk1 done! lol
Persoanlly I reckon grey would look cool unless you want it to look like a gsi rep.
As previously said, we wanna see the mk1 done! lol
I just want to make it look good lol
Yer I want it finished too, but im waiting on my mate, i dont trust myself enough to do lots of welding with a not so good welder (Freebie)
Giving myself next xmas as a target to have it road legal. But untill then the Mk2 is my nova lol When the mk1 is done il Have to come see yours.
Yeah sounds good, I honestly don't know when mine will be back on the road but would be good to have a meet when they're done.
I think yours will be on the road first though lol.
Uh more progress on this one im affaid. Colin Smith brought some wheels with him while collecting some bits from somone else.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0882.jpg
Rubbish pic but it kinda shows how High it sits.
Comments welcome.
vaughanmc
29-09-08, 08:45 PM
Big dent on the bonnet ? Or is it a reflection ?
Big dent on the bonnet ? Or is it a reflection ?
Yep, 3.
AW06 Let me know if you buy a brand new Gsi front bumper i would also be interested.
AW06 Let me know if you buy a brand new Gsi front bumper i would also be interested.
I plan to about xmas time, or whenever i get the cash. But il let ya know.
Picture whoreing! Sorta
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0883.jpg
Minted wheel:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0884.jpg
Almost minted wheel:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0885.jpg
But the battery died on my cam!
Battery now charged More picture whoreing!
Other 2 wheels.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0886.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0887.jpg
Interior looking good, Fronts need a good clean but rears look spot on.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0890.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0891.jpg
6Dial clocks, Need to sort the fuel gauge and get a oil pressure sender.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0892.jpg
Somthing i got from Jimbob-mcgrew ages ago.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0893.jpg
Outside pics.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0888.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0889.jpg
Comments Please!
thedjse
01-10-08, 01:48 PM
Nice one matey shouldnt be long before mines on the road lmao
Thanks.
I forgot to add that the insurance turned up today so i will be taxing it later and using it!
lol - its pretty tidy - riding almost as high as my SR!
4x4 style!
Peerhaps lowering is a tad - 30mm all round? Ebay do a full set for about £100 - I just bought one. V good.
Im thinking of lowering it but for now i just want to get the problems sorted.
Ive just got back from the Very first time ive driven it further than half a mile. Found a few problems, like the speedo reads 90 when your doing about 70.
The tracking is off, the wheels need balancing. And a couple of little things like i need to sort the drivers side speaker.
vaughanmc
01-10-08, 10:04 PM
If you get a fix for your petrol gauge let me know how you did it!
Just to update, Nova has been used over the last few days by me, my mum and my brother. Seems to have a few problems, like the speedo being way out (sorting it next week). Apart from that, it seems to move about all over the road but hopefully that will disappear when the tracking is done.
Its been nice driving it but im not using it everyday yet.
I would have thought the tracking and balancing would be at fault with ive drifting about. Whats the problem with the speedo then? only trouble ive had with them is after you remove the needle its about 10-15mph out.
mines always been out by about 20% lol reads around 35-38 when the gps is on 30ish, and i'm following someone at the same speed through a speed camera. Think most speedos over read from factory though, keeps the manufacturers safe I guess.
Steve- Problery but im going to get a set of tyres then get the tracking done.
MK999- Mine flutters about like mad, goes from 70-100 while doing about 60mph. I had to fit a ciggy lighter to use my satnav which is what im having to use for the speedo.
Aha, not just your average nova over read then lol
Aha, not just your average nova over read then lol
Nope, i just need to change the speedo cable but im waiting for a set of dials 1st.
Im thinking of putting in the Astra GTE front seats i have but there in preety bad nick depending where you look.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0911.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0912.jpg
Anyways, I will have more pictures tomorrow but heres some i got today.
Had the rear bumper off to treat a couple of bits of rust. Still looking good.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0896.jpg
One of the bits of rust.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0897.jpg
Back how it is now just to see what it handles like now.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0902.jpg
Going to take it for a nice drive tomorrow and get some pictures of it somwhere.
Apart from that the car will be getting a phone kit as soon as i can be botherd to fit it. Few other things i want to sort out/add.
Comments please.
More pictures and more pain!
I thought i would try and fit my standard dials, uh what a fail. i ruined my speedo cable and cut my arm! so decided to give up and put the 6dials in, even tho the speedo dont work now, so another thing ive got to buy!
Anyways. Im still not sure about putting in my astra seats.
Pictures!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0925.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0939.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/hpim0940.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0941.jpg
Comments please.
Really clean mate, what happened to the 3-spokes?
vaughanmc
08-10-08, 09:56 PM
Looks awsome mate!!
Really clean mate, what happened to the 3-spokes?
There off untill i get some tyres. But i need to buy some more panels for the mk1 (Yes it still lives for now)
Seats fitted.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0942.jpg
Really Not sitting straight!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0943.jpg
Hmm maybe with some gsi door cards, those povo ones just dont look right!
What happened with the seats? They look a tad wonky!
Hmm maybe with some gsi door cards, those povo ones just dont look right!
What happened with the seats? They look a tad wonky!
I plan to get some gsi door cards but tbh dont want to spend too much on this. And i think it has to do with the nova/astra mismatch seats/subframes. The passenger one is correct, drivers isnt. Steve you got msn?
vaughanmc
08-10-08, 10:30 PM
Don't look too bad mate
Will be better than those deck-chairs lol
Update.
Rear seats in.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0959.jpg
Well pleased with these. Just one coat of matt black paint.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0957.jpg
Changed the blubs in the dash.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0961.jpg
Somthing i brought lately just to make it look a bit better.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0946.jpghttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0945.jpg
Comments please.
dont like the seats mate but the cars looking ace
dude whats them plastic things tht uve painted black, ive got em in my garage, with my car but never found where they go lol looks gd so far mate
dude whats them plastic things tht uve painted black, ive got em in my garage, with my car but never found where they go lol looks gd so far mate
They cover the rear seats hindges. I actualy want some more.
CoolTiger
11-10-08, 07:45 PM
they go on the rear bench brackets the ones below the seat in pic one
dont like the seats mate but the cars looking ace
For the price of them, there not bad, patten matchs the door cards and there supportave.
CoolTiger
12-10-08, 07:30 PM
tbh i like the seats :)alex when you bringing it to my house
tbh i like the seats :)alex when you bringing it to my house
When you give me the money for the fuel i'll use.
CoolTiger
12-10-08, 08:24 PM
feck off lol
Pistol Pete
12-10-08, 08:24 PM
Are those rear bench seats fixed in? Look ok. Did you get the fronts in aswell?
Are those rear bench seats fixed in? Look ok. Did you get the fronts in aswell?
There only in using the standard mounts at each end, its not great but nobody sits in the back and it dosnt rattle. Fronts are in, but need to sort the drivers seat, its Very twisted.
Been meaning to update this.
When the car was on the ramp the other day i noticed some one had manged to catch the floor/chassis on the ground with standard suspension!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0963.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0964.jpg
Fitted my phone kit, The buttons will mount on the dash or wheel.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0967.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0968.jpg
Im thinking about fitting my brand new mk1 clock.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0987.jpg
I fitted some old speakers i had just to inprove the sound in the nova untill i can afford some good speakers.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0988.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0989.jpg
Comments please.
vaughanmc
23-10-08, 08:11 PM
Screw them in underneath mate :)
CoolTiger
23-10-08, 09:15 PM
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f7/CoolTiger1992/SPEAKERs.jpg
There only temp, untill i can afford good ones.
Pistol Pete
23-10-08, 09:32 PM
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f7/CoolTiger1992/SPEAKERs.jpg
:thumb: lol
Im ordering new speakers today, going to do an idea ive had for a while :p
Recived this today, and i collected a corsa PAS rack that im undecided on which car to fit it to!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0998.jpg
Know what it is yet?
Brand new from the bay at a bargin price of £10.50 Inc P&P
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM0999.jpg
My rack... 99p complete from a tigra/corsa. Guy said he was charged about 30p lol.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1000.jpg
Comments Please!
Cant get much cheaper than that for a rack! lol
Im after a yellow dial clock for my mk1 as mines dead! fancy selling it?
Hmmm, Maybe.... Il have to think about it. IIRC i have the GM box it came in too.
Steve - Pm me and make an offer on my clock.
Another small update.
Ive been using this daily but have had to keep it at my mums a lot due to having a new flatmate so theres no parking here (with the ****ron and her car)
Ive used it to pick up a few items i bought from ebay latly and its a great car lol
I painted one of my spare wing mirror covers and slaped that on today. What you think?
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1024.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1025.jpg
Need to sort out a few interior bits (speakers maily) and put some of the bits ive taken off while ive been mucking about with it all.
Comments please.
thedjse
28-10-08, 01:33 PM
Good progress get back to me mate on the bumper issue!!!
Steve - Pm me and make an offer on my clock.
Another small update.
Ive been using this daily but have had to keep it at my mums a lot due to having a new flatmate so theres no parking here (with the ****ron and her car)
Ive used it to pick up a few items i bought from ebay latly and its a great car lol
I painted one of my spare wing mirror covers and slaped that on today. What you think?
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1024.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1025.jpg
Need to sort out a few interior bits (speakers maily) and put some of the bits ive taken off while ive been mucking about with it all.
Comments please.
Did you laquer the mirror?
Jay
Not yet, I will be though, going to do it when i get the other one painted up tomorrow.
Stil havnt decided on the casing edges etc though.
IMO leave them, it will look too "Blue" other wise, do a Photoshop and decide then :thumb:
Jay
Im doing a photoshop in a min, but i was thinking of doing them gloss black. I will be doing the grill slats gloss black too. Plus whatever else.
Nice post some pics up when you done.
Pistol Pete
28-10-08, 08:29 PM
Mirror cover looks good, actually. Dont paint the casings, will look odd.
Ok, All Blue is out the window and down the drain.
Before:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1030.jpg
Gloss could be an option. Here is a photoshop that i asked 91_Nova_Sr to do as i could be botherd. (Thanks man) He tried hard but gloss black isnt easy.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n435/Nova_sr_91/novamirror2-1.jpg
Matt black (done by me)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/NovaMk2Mirror.jpg
Comments please.
Leave it matt, easier lol
Will look better agains the window frames/rubbers etc then
NovaGuy1400SRi
28-10-08, 10:53 PM
Looks good bud, quite like Miami blue nova's :cool:
There used to be a miami blue valver going about around here, not seen it in a while though.
gloss or matt, either way it will look alot fresher than old plastic. :thumb:
Tbh i need to deicde on bumpers, Ive got a GSi front coming tomorrow i hope. And i thought of doing that gloss black but i havnt decided yet.
vaughanmc
29-10-08, 07:43 AM
Leave it the way it is mate, looks perfect
To do it Matt Black and have the same finish as you already have is pointless lol
See thread: Here (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=998698&posted=1#post998698)
Got the other mirror painted today.
Gave the front bumper another treat with some bumper restorer.
Before:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1032.jpg
After
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1033.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1034.jpg
I really cant fault Turtle wax platinum series black bumper restorer.
Mirror
Before:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1031.jpg
After:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1035.jpg
I also bodged this on:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1029.jpg
Ive got a problem with the heater, i think its this rod here, but i havnt got a clue where it goes and havent had chance to look yet.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1036.jpg
Comments Please!
jimbob-mcgrew
29-10-08, 07:27 PM
mirrors look good.
bumpers look the f00kin same.
wtf is all that bodge !
omg.... what have you done alex.. if your car could speak it would be sulking in the corner right about now.
i sold my soul to the devil for a pack of biscuits and a bag of crisps.. i got done !
vaughanmc
29-10-08, 07:48 PM
Stick a Corsa SPi thing on it with an air filter - Be better than what u have there anyway
Mirrors look good!!
Im on the lookout, but tbh im skint atm mate.
vaughanmc
30-10-08, 07:32 AM
£5 from a scrappy £10 at the most
If i find a cheap enough filter il nick the setup off my mk1
Its back on the 3spokes. Im going to fitting braided brake hoses on the rear with larger Brake master cyclinder valves.
Brakes up front will have my 2.0 setup from the mk1 nova, with braided hoses.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1041.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1040.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1039.jpg
Im fed up with this, i want to change the car to 5speed, but i wouldnt be able to select 5th. Seat, Subframe or just because its a nova?
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1045.jpg
Comments.
A) 2.0 Brakes wont fit under your 3 spokes unless you "Trim" one of the two.
B) What seats are they and what subframes are they? Astra GTE on Nova Frames? Why not try and space the front of the drivers seat towards the door slightly? Fitting a few washers and if required a few longer bolts should allow you a bit more space.
Dod - Ive already trimmed the calipers for my mk1.
There Astra Mk2 GTE seats on Nova subframes. And i was planning on spaceing them out.
Pistol Pete
31-10-08, 04:22 PM
Do you have to go slow round corners??! Get that lowered my friend lol
Do you have to go slow round corners??! Get that lowered my friend lol
Corners? I stay away from them! Ive been in better handleing boats.
Can you show pics of the Calipar trimmage as Its something I've been thinking about doing for a while myself.
Pic-less update for once.
Collecting some GSI interior stuff soon. Gave the car a good ole clean on sunday, wheels look the bussiness now there clean.
GSI bumper on route soon.
jimbob-mcgrew
04-11-08, 07:37 PM
gimme the seat, your too fat for it anyway.
ill take the boot lid too ya fat bast.
Small update, im too inpatient to keep it to once a week or so.
This came in the post today thanks to Sturge. (Badge) I will be painting it in the same colours again soon.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1047.jpg
These also came today from ebay.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1048.jpg
Going to fit the brake lines soon but the brake ends are a pain in the ****!
Comments please.
Last night i took a trip to get some GSI interior parts, 4 hours in a mk1 clio with a blowing exhaust!
Anyways. Picked up: All Gsi bits.
Passenger seat
Rear Seat Inc carpet
Dash
Drivers seat with a really ripped back.
Pictures speak louder than words.
Started by clearing out all the crap that was in the mk1 nova.
Ive fitted the seats in the mk1 untill i can find a drivers seat and fit the full set to the mk2.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1054.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1055.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1057.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1059.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1058.jpg
I changed the rear door cards, they look much better.
Before:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1074.jpg
After:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1075.jpg
The parcel shelf supports had a load of marks so i gave them both a light spray with Matt Black spray. Im thinking of spraying the light to make it blend in a bit. I havnt got around to fitting them yet though.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1076.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1079.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1080.jpg
I recived my ebay bargin the other day, SRI dials for £10 and a working fuel gauge At last!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1071.jpg
Also recived 4 of these the other day (Thanks NovaGuy1400Sri) , and they got the usual Matt Black spray.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1081.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1082.jpg
Comments please.
vaughanmc
07-11-08, 04:01 PM
Good work mate, GSi interior does make a difference over standard
Lucky you in having working clocks as well lol
It does, and i noticed it feels a lot softer over the astra seats too. Catch me on msn i found a solution to the gauge problem.
vaughanmc
07-11-08, 04:34 PM
Might give it a try about what you said about resistors etc :)
I'll let you know if it works like
Another small update.
Got these the other day but forgot to post them up. Thanks to Taf for these too :thumb:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1050.jpg
Tomorrow will see the GSI parcel shelf supports in too. This time i will be fitting the speakers proplery. Although once ive fitted my new speakers they will be disconnected.
I also plan to change the dash and heater control rod.
Should be a productive day i hope. Comments Please!
Due to the rain i could only finish the dash today. All the rear panels are fitted, just got to give the parcel shelf a spray.
I also won another GSI interior on ebay yesterday. That is the reason i havnt fitted the centre console or under trays.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1087.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1088.jpg
This small rod is the real reason i had to take out the dash.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1089.jpg
OH how nice to finaly have a clock!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/hpim1091.jpg
I also changed the rear and passenger seat from the mk1 to the mk2, due to getting this new interior. I am collecting it at the weekend.
Comments please.
looking nice mate like the gsi bits
Gsi dash looks good mate, anything but grey looks good imo! lol
Gotta agree with that. The mk1 if you didnt remember also has a mk2 dash, which im going to paint the grey dash, cba changing for another GSI dash. Had to spray things like the fuse box cover and they came out great.
vaughanmc
11-11-08, 05:05 PM
I want to paint mines now to complete the GSi look
Just not sure about removing and re-fitting the whole thing, could probably go with some assistance and maybe another dash if it goes t*ts up lol
I also done this, really pleased with this.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1094.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1093.jpg
Tomorrow i plan to paint the calipers.
More crap from me.
Had a bit of a bummer as my mk1 decided it didnt like the mk2 and rolled into the back bumper.
Random pics.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1098.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1099.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1100.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1102.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1108.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1101.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1113.jpg
I also painted my parcel shelf, its not great at all, but it looks better than gray.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1103.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1104.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1106.jpg
GSI interior, still got to pick up my new bits but not much to worry about.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1111.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1112.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1113.jpg
Comments please
vaughanmc
12-11-08, 09:41 PM
Take the backing off the PNG sticker lol
Looks good though fella :)
~~joycey~~
12-11-08, 09:45 PM
Fook me theres some dents in her!
vaughan - I would, but its not staying in it, im going to be changing the glass.
Joycey - Yep, From the old people that used to own it :( Got a new bonnet to go on, and another door, but the wings and 1/4 panel are things that to be honest i cant be ****d to do.
vaughanmc
12-11-08, 09:58 PM
Aye there clingy vinyl anyway you can re-use them etc
Does look good though, black dash looks nice
~~joycey~~
12-11-08, 10:03 PM
vaughan - I would, but its not staying in it, im going to be changing the glass.
Joycey - Yep, From the old people that used to own it :( Got a new bonnet to go on, and another door, but the wings and 1/4 panel are things that to be honest i cant be ****d to do.
O.A.P's destroying nova's since 1984 :(
O.A.P's destroying nova's since 1984 :(
lol Too true
Aye there clingy vinyl anyway you can re-use them etc
Does look good though, black dash looks nice
Bah im too lazy. I cant wait to get the other interior bits, will really finish it off!
Thanks for the comments guys.
After weeks on end of putting it off, over the last 3days ive finished my spoiler.
Primerd it yesterday and sprayed in miami blue today. Im very happy with the result too. Few little inperfections but nothing too bad.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1114.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1115.jpg
Home made spray booth :thumb:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1116.jpghttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1117.jpg
And Finished
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1119-1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1122-1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1121-1.jpg
This one i will be sorting, paint couldnt have been fully dry :(
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1123-1.jpg
Boot lid will be removed sometime over the weekend (sunday problery) for a number of reasons.
A) Change the glass
B) Fit The spoiler
C) Repair the dent/deep scratch on it.
The spoiler just requires a bit of t-cut and polish. Its not great but i dont care, its a daily driver at the end of the day.
Comments please. :thumb:
vaughanmc
14-11-08, 05:29 PM
Will make a nice wee improvement on the back end mate - Keep up the good work :)
Aye it will do. Put some laqure on it today, pleased with the results.
Picked up that interior today, got more than i was expecting.
Seats, Mint rears (Again), Mint passenger seat, Drivers seat with a little bit of wear on the bolster (already have a replacment), Door cards, Black sill trims, Black centre console, glovebox, undertrays, fuse box cover, Side skirts, Head rests, plus more dash parts and a few other things..
Didnt have time to take pics of it all, just got home, piled it into each car.
Front seats fitted;
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1125.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1127.jpg
The door cards have holes for speakers in, which i was a little annoyed about but figured i could just stick some in the holes to fill it.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1126.jpg
Some of the parts i got:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1128.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1129.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1124.jpg
I also trial fitted a GSi bumper i got a while back, its totaly batterd, but didnt cost me much. I need to find somway of attaching it to a beam but shouldnt be too hard with a bit of glue and cable ties, it needs spraying and a couple of badly filled crackes etc sorted. It wont look great, but i dont care.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1130.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1131.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1133.jpg
Comments Please.
Great resto mate, think the GSi bumper will look good when its done, are you going for the sideskirts aswell?
Yep, skirts are ready to go on, just got to sort the bodged repair on the arch.
I need to find somway of attaching it to a beam but shouldnt be too hard with a bit of glue and cable ties,
it needs spraying and a couple of badly filled crackes etc sorted. It wont look great, but i dont care
lol lol lol Sorry mate but that made me chuckle!! good find on the interior,
spoiler dont look too bad either, not really too noticeable.
lol i think ive got it figured out, remember that old pov spec bumper that you gave away to my mate? well ive just cut it up lol
Ahh right, just gonna add the bottom gsi bit to it then?
chimp007_uk
16-11-08, 04:00 PM
I know what you need... a nice nippy GTE engine ;)
Nice to see you cracking on with it? did you buy the front panel?
I know what you need... a nice nippy GTE engine ;)
Nice to see you cracking on with it? did you buy the front panel?
Haha I want a 1.4 16v, but cant be botherd with all the work atm. 1.2 FTW
Which front panel?
Ahh right, just gonna add the bottom gsi bit to it then?
Nope, im cutting the cracked or damaged sections out of the Gsi bumper and then cutting the same sections out of the pov one. Plastic welded and fibre glassed in. Easy huh? lol
Thought i would just add the progress of my bumper.
Got the cracked section cut out, going to repair the other cracked section as i cant get the screws out..
Here is the main damage.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1135.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1134.jpg
Yes those shinly bits are screws ground down.
Pov spec bumper just before cutting
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1137.jpg
And the cam battery went flat, i continued and cut the same section out of each bumper, last night i fixed another crack on the otherside of the middle, fibre glass on the back and flexible filler on the front. Today i started to sand it all down, once ive got it all sanded il put in the new secion and fliller all the dents etc
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1145.jpg
Check out how messy that room is!
Edit: Forgot to add the reason ive had to stop is due to my sander dieing. Broke the gearthingy it think.
Comments please
Funny how mk2 sr bumpers are the same as poverty spec ones! lol wouldnt it be easier to just cut off the gsi lower valance and attach that to the pov spec bumper? Looks like a bitch to cut a bit out of your gsi one then try and make it look decent.
Well it would mean cutting it just below that strip. So would be harder infact.
jimbob-mcgrew
19-11-08, 03:18 PM
man, can we all send out a prayer or something for this man.. hees bought about 15 bumpers trying to find a good one and he's havvin to resort to this.
p.s - u fkin crazy
lol Wasnt quite 15, but i know at one point i owned 11 bumpers.
This is my 3rd GSI bumper, the FG copy i had was crap, 2nd one never turned up (reported to ebay), and now this one.
Edit: Just had my sander apart, found out the connecter has ripped itself to bits, but it was made in 1996!:eek: And the motor was number 288 666 :eek: lol
Finaly fitted my spoiler today, i would love to say it was easy... hell no, i need get another bootlid now as i preety much wrecked this one in fitting the spoiler.
Was worth it tho, looks awesome IMHO.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1158.jpg
Comments please!
vaughanmc
20-11-08, 05:25 PM
Looking good mate, how come u need a new bootlid ?
Drilled the holes in the wrong place 1st time round ? lol
~~joycey~~
20-11-08, 06:17 PM
Looking good mate :thumb:
CoolTiger
20-11-08, 07:33 PM
you dont need a new lid, my dad put a 1/2 inch drill bit through mine lol
I driled the 1st holes too low, and then had to make them longer, then the holes on the inside i had to drill twice, even then i had to bend the pins a bit.
~~joycey~~
20-11-08, 08:07 PM
lol
Just thought i would update on the front bumper plus somthing i got off kevo16v.
To start off i got this the other day, big thanks to kevo16v.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1147.jpg
Ive started to repair the damage on the bumper, tomorrow should be the final skim off filler.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1168.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1169.jpg
Pictures have the bumper upside down.
Comments please.
Had a last test fit of the Gsi front bumper before it gets its last skim of filler and paint!
Im "Hoping" to get the skirts and both bumpers proffesionally spayed gloss black :D :p
Once ive got the bumper in primer it will be go on the car to keep it out the way.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1185.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1188.jpg
Two bits im unhappy with. The flexible filler isnt so flexable :( :tard: problery because i put it on too thick.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1186.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1187.jpg
Also got this random shot that ive come to quite like.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1189.jpg
Comments Please!
~~joycey~~
27-11-08, 04:21 AM
Tut tut at that bumper! think you should give it to me tbh lol
Tut tut at that bumper! think you should give it to me tbh lol
buy me and mint one and its yours. Dont think it will fit in the mk1 though, will be too much crap in there lol
Made a quick visit to the local vaux dealer today, picked up some side skirt clips £4.14 for 16.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1194.jpg
Planning on fitting them tomorrow, going to use some sticky stuff tho, dont fancy drilling my rust free beast.
CoolTiger
27-11-08, 10:06 PM
rust free lmao, drill the holes but dip the rivets in underseal before you rivit them on
can i get the part number please mate
For the skirt clips?
90196277
Near future shopping list:
Bonnet, doors, bumpers and skirts panted.
Grill
Wings
Uncut Gsi door cards
Cone filter
Tyres
Things to fit etc:
All of the above
256mm Brakes
Braided brake hoses
Electric windows/central locking
Cd changer
Next year i plan to take the car off the road and fit things like:
Pas
Corsa servo.
Corsa wiper motor
Corsa washer bottle.
Relocate the batter to where the master cylinder is usualy.
Maybe a full respray
Comments on my ideas welcome.
dougie_boi
28-11-08, 06:02 PM
sorry to be a pest do you need a template or what would be the best way to mark out where to place the clips just that ive got mines to fit and would rather use the clips than bond them on
Im going to stick them on, so ive put the clips onto the skirts and am going to place them on the car, hold them there for a while :thumb:
vaughanmc
28-11-08, 06:35 PM
You'l be holding for a good while then - Me and my dad tried
Clips onto the back of the sideskirts then a line of double sided tape
Even with full force on the back of them it barely touches the side of the car
Far easier clipping them on, less chance of them falling off as well :)
The reason im only sticking them on is due to the car getting a respray next year maybe.
The stuff (cant remember what its called though lol) that i will be using to glue it on should dry in a couple of mins so, I will be using double sided tape too.
vaughanmc
28-11-08, 06:42 PM
Tigerseal ? Stikaflex ? lol
Good work on the bumper, glad to see its been put to use.
Why you getting the bonnet and doors painted? they look good from the pics.
Ah should of said, got new ones :D
So the title quick resto is now, in fact, completely wrong!
~~joycey~~
29-11-08, 02:42 AM
So the title quick resto is now, in fact, completely wrong!
The man has a point lol
Yep Your dammm right! From selling it on to selling the mk1! :eek:
Although, i keep getting good offers for it, but i wouldnt sell, its my baby lol
bainyboy sr
29-11-08, 06:08 PM
get it slammed
It will be getting coilovers next year :p
Picked up another bonnet yesterday - Well my little bro did.
Its got a bit of a dent in it but its by the badge so not a problem.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1202.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1203.jpg
The dent.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1200.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1201.jpg
Also got the bumper primerd.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1205.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1204.jpg
Comments please.
Hurry up and get the bumper on, spraying it miami blue i hope.
Nope, Gloss black, same as skirts and rear bumper.
Nope, Gloss black, same as skirts and rear bumper.
:(
Youve got the right bumper for a photoshop lol
lukogte
30-11-08, 11:33 PM
fair dos mate thats spot on work keep updating ive got exactly the same car in same colour will get some pics up as soon as ive done my 15 posts lol speak soon keep up the good work
Aye - Send the pictures or link to photobucket etc, to my email (Its in my profile)
lukogte
30-11-08, 11:46 PM
sent
sent
Got - Looks good, Il post it in the Miami blue nova thread (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109075) in a sec.
lukogte
30-11-08, 11:50 PM
o i didnt see that section cheers mate big help
Get on msn then!
On now u gay :thumb:
Coming on now darling lol
More parts have found there way onto my beast lol
256mm brakes.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1218.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1219.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1220.jpg
Arch carpets
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1206.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1207.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1222.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1223.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1224.jpg
Very black :p
Comments please :D :thumb:
vaughanmc
04-12-08, 06:14 PM
Boot arch carpets make a difference don't they :)
Looking good lad!
The little things always count, this updateish proves.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1230.jpg
Like? dislike?
Also got this random shot before coming home.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1231.jpg
Comments please.
Like the rocker cover, get rid of the bin lid! :thumb:
Aye i will do as soon as i buy a cone, in the meantime it covers the dirt
vaughanmc
07-12-08, 05:03 PM
Aye ditch that air filter lol
Nice rocker cover though
Buy me a filter then! lol
Before:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1234.jpg
After:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1235.jpg
Like it?
vaughanmc
08-12-08, 04:08 PM
Nice brake servo :)
More bits arrived today.
Front and rear window surrounds. Going to be painted gloss black to match the bumpers etc. Cost me £18.59 posted, ebay FTW.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1242.jpg
Im going to try and rent a counsil garage for a month or so and get the PAS and corsa brake servo fitted before Pvs like i was planning.
Comments please.
Above sprayed, on the car tomorrow probs.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1251.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1252.jpg
Just need to find rubbers for the drivers side front and il be happy.
~~joycey~~
11-12-08, 04:49 AM
I've got spare window rubbers i think? :confused:
Nova Kid Rik
11-12-08, 01:14 PM
Your project is coming along very nicely mate ive been veiwing it for some time ;) and i think uve done an excellent job :thumb: im currently doin a engine conversion from a 1.2 mk1 to a 1.4 SRI ill have some piks up some time and show you how me and my mate got along, but other than that you've done one hell of a job :D :thumb:
Thanks :thumb:
More progress too.
Before:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1253.jpg
After:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1255.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1254.jpg
Il get the fronts fitted when i speak to joycey (Catch me on msn sometime mate)
Comments please!
Good work mate, those surrounds look good in that colour
Good work mate, those surrounds look good in that colour
Yer, Just need to get the fronts fitted. Cant wait to get the PAS/Corsa brake servo fitted (Jan/Feb) I know people will say dont bother with PAS blah blah blah but i dont care.
Don't bother PAS lmao lol
If you don't mind doing it then go for it.
Don't bother PAS lmao lol
If you don't mind doing it then go for it.
lol I want to corsa brake servo, got the rack for 99p so. Pump will cost me £40 - why not IMO!
More stuff :wtf:
Now have some Wings, Grill and a pair of mirrors from taf (Jimbob-mcgrew) Ta very much mate.
Will get pics tomorrow, But in the meantime ive got a pic of the grill, and somthing i found out while putting somthing on ebay.
Grill - Minty too. (Ignore my mess lol)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1265.jpg
Now i bought these seats a while back (cant remember where) but i was planning on putting them on the bay due to the ones that are fitted to the car being mint. I orignaly thought these had a couple of holes in the top, wasnt untill it was pointed out i realised it was holes for head rests, which i had also been given with the seats lol
Anyways got them fitted to the seats (need to adapt one of them to fit) will fit them to the car tomorrow :thumb:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1266.jpg
Comments please :thumb:
The above got fitted today, forgot to take a before pic in my usual style lol
The pass side dont fit right due to me not bothing cutting it down slightly, il do it one day lol
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1271.jpg
Somthing small that was bugging me.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1273.jpg
Inside adjust mirrors - not being able to see out of the mirror on the motorway sucks, and you have to look like an idiot sticking your arm out the window to adjust it.
Random shot (check out my rot box in the background (Going wednesday hopefully!)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/HPIM1272.jpg
Comments please :thumb:
CoolTiger
14-12-08, 03:06 PM
ur missing center caps
Look at that poor nova in the background :( lol
Looking nice thought :thumb:
Pistol Pete
14-12-08, 03:28 PM
That dent needs pulling out abit! And get that inside mirror plate fitted properly. lol i'm a fussy so and so when it comes to stuff like that!
ur missing center caps
One centre cap lol
Look at that poor nova in the background :( lol
Looking nice thought :thumb:
Yer, i think its less rotten than yours though hehe
That dent needs pulling out abit! And get that inside mirror plate fitted properly. lol i'm a fussy so and so when it comes to stuff like that!
All the dents need pulling out, got a new bonnet, door and wings to go on, just need to get the passenger rear quarter done (Already have the repair panels as the arch is a big buggerd) and have it sprayed.
That plate is fitted proplery, the stuff on the inside has come away but i have an idea for that when i get around to it.
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