1985 sr nova winter restore

[novasportc550]

got this little baby a few months a go.
only really started into it.
just a little project to keep me busy over the winter months..lol

she looked like this when i bought it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova077.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova078.jpg

and now after a bit of work, new lower front panel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova012.jpg
front inner arches patched n/s sill, rear wheel arch and back panel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova099.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova097.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova005.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/1-1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/3.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova096.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova009.jpg

[amggsi]

Getting on well William, should be a right few "new" Novas out and about over here next year!!!

[novasportc550]

pics are a bit over the place, but you get the main idea..lol

some more random pics..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova002-1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/menova004-1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/4.jpg

[Gibbo]

looking good mate nice work

[krobinson]

Looking good William, you've alot of work done on that so far!! Looking forward to seeing it complete :)

[novarodnherr]

You have been a busy boy Will.

Looks like a lot more work than you

frist through. It did;t look that bad when

I was down ,but you had;t took it apart at

that stage.

.

[DW-Nova]

Good work mate, looks tidy on the whole, crazy to think how old a B reg car is now eh, they've had to put up with a good few winters so far hey, getting what it deserves now.

[shy witness]

great work so far mate.


i'm sure that'll turn into another crackin motor.

[yellowsrnova]

my old nova grr lol
it will be like new when finished

[vaughanmc]

Looking good mate, when I seen it in the summer it didn't look like it needed much work

Nice to see your getting it done perfectly, will be a stunner when its done

Who's going to drive them all ? If you need someone to drive the Sport next year give me a text ;) lol

[dj_wudgey]

this will be beautifull when its done!!!! well good to see your straight at it mate good work!!!!

[Steve]

Nice project mate, glad to see another sr saved, is it going to be all original when done? engine, suspension wheels etc..

[dj_wudgey]

[quote=Steve]Nice project mate, glad to see another sr saved

i agree matey its good to see so many other sr's apart from the usual few on here!!

especially nice to see a really old one getting saved!!

[novasportc550]

Nice project mate, glad to see another sr saved, is it going to be all original when done? engine, suspension wheels etc..

planning on keeping it totally standard chum, apart from a nova sport back box..:D:D

[dj_wudgey]

planning on keeping it totally standard chum, apart from a nova sport back box..:D:D

ohh yea thats what we like to hear!!!!

[novasportc550]

Looking good mate, when I seen it in the summer it didn't look like it needed much work

Nice to see your getting it done perfectly, will be a stunner when its done

Who's going to drive them all ? If you need someone to drive the Sport next year give me a text ;) lol
it looked solid when i bought it chum, but i hammered lots of holes in it, better finding them now rather than later..:confused:

sport is getting rebuilt next chum, so i am building this one so i have something to go to billing in next year..lollol

i will probably sell the sr once the sport is rebuilt..:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Aye good job I didn't read 'probably sell the Sport once this is done'

I'd be over straight away with some money if I could get enough :)

[novasportc550]

Aye good job I didn't read 'probably sell the Sport once this is done'

I'd be over straight away with some money if I could get enough :)

changed it for you chum...lollollollol:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Nice one :)

You up for the NI/Scotland meet up in summer 09 ?

[novasportc550]

Nice one :)

You up for the NI/Scotland meet up in summer 09 ?

oh yes chum, cant wait..:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Awsome - Probably be around August time :)

Will be good to meet up again

Anyway, enough of me talkin piss on your thread

[ade]

thats really smart!

Wheere did you get the replacement inner arch from?

If you need replacement vynil let me know - currently getting a full set of SR vynil made up - just wauiting for a good match in the grey in matt finish (and it's taking for ever to find some!)


Ade

[Novasport]

thats really smart!

Wheere did you get the replacement inner arch from?

If you need replacement vynil let me know - currently getting a full set of SR vynil made up - just wauiting for a good match in the grey in matt finish (and it's taking for ever to find some!)


Ade

Prob an outer arch repair panel cut down.
I have asked about grey vinyl, nobody wants to know:(

[dj_wudgey]

cant wait to see this done so your planning on selling it once finished yea???

[novasportc550]

thats really smart!

Wheere did you get the replacement inner arch from?

If you need replacement vynil let me know - currently getting a full set of SR vynil made up - just wauiting for a good match in the grey in matt finish (and it's taking for ever to find some!)


Ade

yea they are outer ones cut down...:thumb:

yes chum i will be looking a full set of vynil in grey after christmas..:):)

[novasportc550]

cant wait to see this done so your planning on selling it once finished yea???
i am going to rebuild my sport next year chum with all new genuine panels, wings, doors, q panels, front panel, rear panel and sills...:thumb:
once the sport is rebuilt i will then sell the sr..:D

[Dec16v]

i am going to rebuild my sport next year chum with all new genuine panels, wings, doors, q panels, front panel, rear panel and sills...


This I look forward to... :D :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

This I look forward to... :D :thumb:

2nd'd

William's Sport is stunning, no idea really how he can improve it

Impress us mate!

[dj_wudgey]

id best get saving then lol for some reason i feel i need every sr i see!!!!

[novasportc550]

got the isopon work finished on this side this weekend and into primer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99005.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99006.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99001.jpg

[dj_wudgey]

spot on matey by the looks of your workl this will be mint soon!!!

[vaughanmc]

Good progress William, will be nice to see this one done as well

You not tempted to stick a set of 40's on it and send it to Steven for setup then have a good thrash in it ? :)

[dj_wudgey]

You not tempted to stick a set of 40's on it and send it to Steven for setup then have a good thrash in it ? :)[/quote]

i definately would be doing!!!

[Cormac]

Your not messing about boss, Will be looking great in no time!

[krobinson]

Looking good mate, you going to paint the inner arches and powdercoat the running gear?

[novasportc550]

Looking good mate, you going to paint the inner arches and powdercoat the running gear?
i have gone off powder coating chum, it chips to easily. will spray the suspension black just. might paint the arches tho..:)

planing on keeping the engine standard dj_wudgey..;)

[novarodnherr]

[quote=novasportc550]i have gone off powder coating chum, it chips to easily. will spray the suspension black just. might paint the arches tho..:)

Will get out and get it done in that heated garage of yours.

.

[yellowsrnova]

i am going to rebuild my sport next year chum with all new genuine panels, wings, doors, q panels, front panel, rear panel and sills...:thumb:
once the sport is rebuilt i will then sell the sr..:D


you better not sell it grr
i'l take it back than lol

was down tonight
looks 10 times better when i got it just the way it sits lol

you should build nova's for a living lol

[~~joycey~~]

Great stuff mate :)

[novasportc550]

you better not sell it grr
i'l take it back than lol

was down tonight
looks 10 times better when i got it just the way it sits lol

you should build nova's for a living lol
lollollollollol
this is where she is now in the project, n/s q panel rubbed down and reprimed, back panel and boot floor primed..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/15.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/13-1.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

Love it mate, keep up the good work.

iain

[krobinson]

Looks excellent William, your certainly good at your job.

[Steve]

Good stuff mate, you aint hanging about either!

[DW-Nova]

Good progress mate, your really cracking on with it, fair play to yourself, is it off to the bodyshop for the rest of the paint or is it going to be all DIY ??

[vaughanmc]

Good progress William - Looking much better now than when I seen it anyway :)

[LEWI007]

It Looks beautiful ;)

[dj_wudgey]

fecking looks mint that matey cant wait to see this finished!!!

[zeifer33]

This brilliant reconstruction, you must have spent a tremendous job, extending the wheel passes to put bigger wheels?

[twistysnovagte]

Looks excellent William, your certainly good at your job.2nd that:thumb: wish i had space and money to do mine like yours,i realy am thinking of making a "temporary" lean to, on the back of the house to put the car in and get some work done on it,very good and neat:thumb:

[Steve]

This brilliant reconstruction, you must have spent a tremendous job, extending the wheel passes to put bigger wheels?
I believe he's keeping it all original sr spec so wouldnt have thought so.

[novasportc550]

Good progress mate, your really cracking on with it, fair play to yourself, is it off to the bodyshop for the rest of the paint or is it going to be all DIY ??

i do car body as a living chum..:thumb::thumb:

when its ready for the paint i will take her into work..:D

[vaughanmc]

What wheels you for on this one William ?

SR steelies or the 3 spokes ? :)

[novasportc550]

What wheels you for on this one William ?

SR steelies or the 3 spokes ? :)

3 spoke sr wheels chum, my mate liam is wanting me to put the 13 inch steelies on, he says it would look more retro..:p

[vaughanmc]

Would look good with a later set of 14's on it though ;)

[novasportc550]

Would look good with a later set of 14's on it though ;)
yea thats what i want chum.. like this photo..

this was a car my mate had years ago..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/i8486.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Got to be done like that - Absolute perfection ^ :D

[novasportc550]

Got to be done like that - Absolute perfection ^ :D

yip thats what i am aiming for chum. wont be colour coding the mirrors and will be tryiny to get the original ocher yellow stripe for the bumpers and side mouldings..:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Will be nice to see it all done

Maybe see it in the summer when I come over to NI ? :)

[zeifer33]

In my opinion the steel wheels in 14 "I like a lot more than those of aluminum, especially if they are painted in black and silver.

[dj_wudgey]

well matey looking beter!!! if it looks like the sr up the page will be a minter hope its that good!!!

[novasportc550]

done a wee bit of work today. i have been sick all week..:tard:

stone chipped the rear arch then turned the car round..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99001-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99003.jpg

[novasportc550]

after grinding out all the isopon on the drivers q panel and finding it had been badly damaged at one time,i decided to fit a new quarter.. i have cut of the old panel, fitted the new panel up to check the gaps..........................



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99013.jpg

[Leeboo]

Looks like good work!!

Whats your method/order of protection in round the arches etc? Is the stonechip sprayed on with a can?

[discoinferno]

good work :)

[faker]

that wee car is gonna be a credit to you chief.:thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

good work mate you dont f*ck about do you!!! ive done nothing in the space youve done all this!! you have got the benefit of a garage though lol

[craig green]

IS that a genuine or patern panel?

Good work though chief.

[novasportc550]

Looks like good work!!

Whats your method/order of protection in round the arches etc? Is the stonechip sprayed on with a can?
on the passanger side i put a thin layer of sealer round the arch then stone chip..
the stone chip is put on with an air stone chip gun..:D

[novasportc550]

IS that a genuine or patern panel?

Good work though chief.

a copy part chum, but it is a good fit...
doing this one on a budget, so have to keep the cost down...lollollol

[areofall]

Don't know how I've missed this thread, only seen it today for the 1st, the Port will be full on Nova's this comming summerlol

[walker-nova]

lookong gr8 boss keep it up

[krobinson]

looking great William, looking forward to see it.

[novasportc550]

well folks, i have been workin very hard today..
welded in an inner arch, then welded the q panel and sill on..:tard:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99002-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99001-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99003-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99005-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99006-1.jpg

[brainsnova]

looking good mate. Top marks for neatness.

[Riggy]

looking very good mate :thumb:

[krobinson]

Great work William :)

[Leeboo]

You have been working hard, proper job

[dj_wudgey]

top work this mate when your nova's are finished is it allright if i bring you mine to resore lol

[Steve]

I hate the way you make it look so easy! lol lol

Top work though :thumb:

[novasportc550]

i am a car body repairer by trade steve, it all comes so easy to me..lol
wanting to have this car back on the road by april, it is sitting there and still has tax and mot..lol

[krobinson]

Great still having tax/MOT, means you can drive it when its finished and sort any niggles :)

[novasportc550]

top work this mate when your nova's are finished is it allright if i bring you mine to resore lol

no problem mate, if i won the lottery i would open up a body shop of my own..:D:D
i would restore novas only in it tho..lollol

[Benn]

Great project, really nice looking nova too. Keep the good work up.

[faker]

looking good bro, your usual standard, excellent!

[shy witness]

great work a usual mate.

[amggsi]

Top work there, really looking forward to seeing this one out and about!!!

[novasportc550]

chistmas over and back to work on my nova..:D
i am not back to my work till monday the 5th of jan, so hoping to get lots done this week to the nova...

the isopon work is all done on the drivers q panel. i first spot primed the repairs, let it dry,and reblocked the repairs. then i primed the whole q panel and sill..:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99001-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99002-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99006-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99007-1.jpg

[brainsnova]

that a top repair and looking smart as fook. christmas is a ******* when you want to crack on with a project lol

[krobinson]

Awesome work William, loving that quater panel, looks a great fit, and I like how you've replicated the spot welds :)

[novasportc550]

got up this morning and jacked her up, seam sealered all the joints and then stone chipped the wheel arch...
next job is to paint the boot floor and put the interior back in..:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/SR9.jpg

[yellowsrnova]

can't wait till this fine sr is out

might go up to get the vinyl sorted out
next week

[areofall]

can't wait till this fine sr is out

might go up to get the vinyl sorted out
next week

Do you still want to sell the vinyl when the templates are sorted, haven't had a chance to get down with Christmas and stuff.

[Dec16v]

Looking great :)

[vaughanmc]

Awsome work yet again William

Will be good to see it done - Might be over in NI next summer again :)

[novasportc550]

got lots done today. rubbed down the primer, masked up and painted the boot floor. :thumb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99001-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99003-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99004-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/99007-2.jpg

[Benn]

Thats very nice.

[krobinson]

Superb work William, really does look great!!

[AlexW]

That boot is almost sexual, looks awesome.

Cant wait to see this finished, Top work :thumb:

[NOVA13SPORT]

looking good:thumb:

[DW-Nova]

That looks brilliant mate, making really good amount of progress, are you going to wait till you go back to work to do the exterior paint in a booth ?

[novasportc550]

That looks brilliant mate, making really good amount of progress, are you going to wait till you go back to work to do the exterior paint in a booth ?
still lots to do yet before it is painted chum, i have 2 doors a wing and a boot lid to get repaired up too, then i have to pull the engine out and paint the engine bay..:tard:
once that is done then i will take it into work for a respray..:D

[thegingerwhinger]

have to say looks awesome this lots of effort. well done:thumb:

[Breeny]

Looking good mate :)

[CorsaBBoomer]

Superb job!
And nice pics too :eek: :thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

Hey mate, looking **** hot William, it will look amazing when its finished.


iain

[dj_wudgey]

looks absolutely spot on that mate top work!!

[DW-Nova]

Ahh i see, have fun painting the engine bay ! great fun stripping everything out hey and the repeated finger stubbing lol.

[novasportc550]

havent been near the nova in the past few days.:cry:

but went out and bought this today tho..lol

1.3 block with new rings and bearings, big valve head, polished and ported with up rated valve springs and solid lifters.

wasnt really wanting to upgrade the engine, but it was to cheap to say no.lol

check this out..:D:D:thumb::thumb::thumb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine001.jpg

[Cle]

owwww looks goood :thumb:

[Steve]

This just keeps getting better and better! top work! You sure you want to sell it when its done?

[novasportc550]

not much work getting done latley, just spending money instead.lol
compleatly skint now.:D:D

just had enough money left to get a new boot lid and a twin chock virajet carb of a mk2 astra..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine007.jpg

[wizzy]

looking good mate keep up the good work :thumb:

[yellowsrnova]

This just keeps getting better and better! top work! You sure you want to sell it when its done?

he's not selling it
he's messing anyone about lol

[krobinson]

Good work William. I'd paint the block black before fitting though :)

[novarodnherr]

good job mate,
Are you putting them carbs on ? .
See my sunvisor's looking good in the background.

[Matt]

Awesome bodywork skills fella! Engine's looking cool aswell.

:thumb:

[Leeboo]

That engine is class mate, should be nice to drive. High lift cam with it too?

What astra engine did that carb come off? I thought they all had Pierburg 2E3's.

[Adam]

Its a old astra 1300S inlet, proper old skool.

Looking good :)

[Leeboo]

Its a old astra 1300S inlet, proper old skool.

Looking good :)

See I've got a mk2 astra 13S engine in the garage too buts got a pierburg 2e3 carb :confused: .

Not arguing, just curious as I've never seen that before (the one in the pic).

Sorry for going off topic!

edit - maybe it was just 2E, not '2e3'.

[Adam]

1300S is a mk1 astra iirc.
Mk2's had same engine as novas

[Cormac]

Nice one william!! Were you come across the engine at??

[draper]

looking good matey

[novasportc550]

Nice one william!! Were you come across the engine at??

gum tree chum, only had to go as far as belfast to get it.:thumb:

[walker-nova]

looking good william! in i thought this was gona be the sensible one of your novas lol get them 40s hung on it

[novasportc550]

See I've got a mk2 astra 13S engine in the garage too buts got a pierburg 2e3 carb :confused: .

Not arguing, just curious as I've never seen that before (the one in the pic).

Sorry for going off topic!

edit - maybe it was just 2E, not '2e3'.
sorry mate, i said mk2 astra, it is actually of a mk1 1.3 astra .;)

[novasportc550]

small up date, got the drivers wing into primer and the boot lid tonight..:thumb::D
just the 2 doors and a small dent on the roof to fix, before i start to pull the engine out.:wtf:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/engine009.jpg

[NOVA13SPORT]

your coming on well with this,you don't hang about

[dj_wudgey]

^^ thats what i was thinking aswell matey!! top thread this one!!

[krobinson]

Looking good :)

[amggsi]

Looking well alright!!


I can take this screen up to you if you want, save you another trip out to here!!!!!

[novasportc550]

Looking well alright!!


I can take this screen up to you if you want, save you another trip out to here!!!!!

no prolem chum, that would be great. send me a text when you are coming..:thumb:

[novasportc550]

http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Sales/SR_Decals_1.JPG
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Sales/SR_Decals_2.JPG

just got these of duick, a complete set of decals.
boot decal too ..:D

thanks duick...:thumb::thumb:

[yellowsrnova]

^^^

good good

i knew duick wanted you to have them :)
:thumb::thumb:

[novasportc550]

not much of a update, but got the passangers door into primer tonight.:)

just the drivers door to sort out and one small dent on the roof and thats the whole out side of the car ready..:thumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/bodywork004.jpg

[krobinson]

Good work!

[stuartyj21]

well done william your really cracking on with this project, keep up the good progress...

[dj_wudgey]

any moore updates fella?? cant wait to see this finished mate!!

[novasportc550]

any moore updates fella?? cant wait to see this finished mate!!
not much been happing chum, been to busy fixing other peoples cars.:cry:

got a front sceen tonight, bronze with top tint [ thanks amggsi ]

top bloke..:thumb::thumb::thumb:

have drivers door almost ready for primer tho.:D

[dj_wudgey]

yea itd poo fixing other peoples cars im not too keen on that just like doing mine now that i dont do it for a living lol look forward to seeing it all in paint though!!

[novasportc550]

yea itd poo fixing other peoples cars im not too keen on that just like doing mine now that i dont do it for a living lol look forward to seeing it all in paint though!!

fixing other peoples cars funds my projects tho.lol
aiming to get it painted in march chum.:thumb:

[amggsi]

Seen this last night, will be a cracker when it's finished!

[novarodnherr]

fixing other peoples cars funds my projects tho.lol
aiming to get it painted in march chum.:thumb:

:thumb: Top job young William.

. glad to be of some help funding your project


:wisewood:

[dj_wudgey]

fixing other peoples cars funds my projects tho.lol
aiming to get it painted in march chum.:thumb:

i know what you mean mate i ended up striping my mates 306 on my street today to a bare shell it all helps eh and glad to hear its paint soon will look mint this thing!

[DW-Nova]

Looking good mate, should be a nice little car once done, what colour is it going ? also appologies to go off topic but what method have you used to remove the glass in the car ? i.e the rear windows, as all the glass i take out is bonded in, cheers.

[novasportc550]

:thumb: Top job young William.

. glad to be of some help funding your project


:wisewood:

your bound to need more welding done to that rally nova soon chum..lollollol

its nice to be 38 and still called young..:thumb::thumb:

[novasportc550]

Looking good mate, should be a nice little car once done, what colour is it going ? also appologies to go off topic but what method have you used to remove the glass in the car ? i.e the rear windows, as all the glass i take out is bonded in, cheers.

all the windows in a nova are put in with a rubber seal, not like modern cars witch are bonded..:wtf:

[novasportc550]

well, thats the drivers door into primer tonight. also stone chipped the boot floor, painted the rear shock and put them back in. then brought her out for a few pics in the dark..lol
she is a bit dusty tho.:wtf:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/13sr001.jpg
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[vaughanmc]

She's looking good William! Will be awsome to see it all painted and polished etc

I'll need to see this Nova again when I'm over the water! :)

[Cle]

:D That looks amazing :thumb:

[LEWI007]

That does look amazing, should look so sexy once its done.

[krobinson]

Good work William :)

[floydy13]

that is goona be one maculate motor when its done mate,

[scott.parker]

Wow how'd i miss this??

Look great, really nice project, top job on it too.

Scott

[novarodnherr]

your bound to need more welding done to that rally nova soon chum..lollollol

its nice to be 38 and still called young..:thumb::thumb:



When your a 42 year old Granda,

Everybody,s Young.


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[DW-Nova]

Looking good, ready for paint soon then ? as regards the question about the glass yeh i know it's just in rubbers but just wandering whats the best way to remove it ? i.e the rear windows ? just lever it out carefully ? help greatley appreciated, cheers.

[novasportc550]

Looking good, ready for paint soon then ? as regards the question about the glass yeh i know it's just in rubbers but just wandering whats the best way to remove it ? i.e the rear windows ? just lever it out carefully ? help greatley appreciated, cheers.

i just push the inside rubber over the lip with a scewdriver chum, starting at the top and work my way round. hope this helps...:thumb:

[DW-Nova]

Cheers very much mate !! will give it a go at the weekend, thanks again !!

[novasportc550]

well, got the roof into primer tonight.

then started stripping the engine bay.

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[AlexW]

Good progress as ever, Top work.

That servo? Looks like it needs to go on a diet lol. Is just because its a early one or what?

[walker-nova]

nice progress boss cant wait to see it finished

[krobinson]

Good progress william, good times!!

[stuartyj21]

good job william, when do you think its first outting will be?

[dj_wudgey]

good work matey every time i check here youve made progress lol!!

[gunny]

very neat work, looking good mate, will watch this one :thumb:

[novasportc550]

thats the engine out tonight , and most of the parts.
give the engine bay a bit wash down with thinners too.


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[gunny]

doesnt look too bad under there

[shy witness]

great progress again ..........


your well motivated m8 haha

[dj_wudgey]

looks pretty tidy underthere!!

[novasportc550]

good job william, when do you think its first outting will be?

aiming for easter chum..:thumb::thumb:

[stuartyj21]

good, good looking forward to seeing it in portrush in april william..

[krobinson]

Really can't wait till Easter, looking forward to seeing all the new projects complete.

[novasportc550]

small up date, got the rest of the parts stripped off the engine bay and started buffing of the rust with a wire wheel on the grinder,hoping to get it into primmer at the weekend.


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[vaughanmc]

Good progress William, what was the engine bay like for rust ?

I never seen that when Freddie had it...

[novasportc550]

Good progress William, what was the engine bay like for rust ?

I never seen that when Freddie had it...

someone had covered all the joints with sealer at some time, it looked a mess, but keep the water out tho. some small rust round the legs, but i have seen worse. there was a hole in the battery box and a hole where the bonnet cable comes thew the bulk head.

[Leeboo]

Good job good job! The wire wheel on the grinder doesn't be long taking stuff back to bare metal!

The engine bay seams look very good!

Cant wait to see this finished sometime!!

[Benn]

someone had covered all the joints with sealer at some time, it looked a mess, but keep the water out tho. some small rust round the legs, but i have seen worse. there was a hole in the battery box and a hole where the bonnet cable comes thew the bulk head.

Seam sealer is nasty stuff, traps water too. Hole should be there for the cable, be next the the throttle cable hole.

[dj_wudgey]

my word your coming allong pretty quick!!

[novasportc550]

got the engine bay primed tonight, once it drys i will flat it smooth with 320 sand paper, seal up the joints with sealer and then reprime it all..:D

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[krobinson]

Looking good william, wont be long now!

[dj_wudgey]

Looking good william, wont be long now!

fook me with how quick he works it wont be long lol

[novasportc550]

Looking good william, wont be long now!

that easter meet is getting closer chum..lol

left a set of 4 sr rims into get painted, with an alloy wheel specialist.
i could have done them myself, but i am so pushed for time.:tard:
they should be back this week...:thumb:

[krobinson]

Yeah, You'll probably have this ready and i'll have no interior :(

[Leeboo]

Lol Keith I've a standard (original!!:p ) Nova trip interior sat doing nothing, yours for £430 ono!!

I hope to have my black Nova ready for the easter meet too, hopefully get a look round this and other Novas!!

[amggsi]

You really aren't hanging about with this one!!
You'll have to get the TD in next for similar treatment!!!

[novasportc550]

You really aren't hanging about with this one!!
You'll have to get the TD in next for similar treatment!!!
the td keeps getting put to the back of the list chum..lollol


got the engine bay rubbed down and its last coat of primer put on, havent been able to get near it since fri night.:cry::cry:
to many homers on at the moment. was wanting to get the engine bay painted this saturday, but i dont think it will happen.:mad:

got some new brake calipers of e bay and an exhaust system of ian walker..
thanks chum..:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Really can't wait to come over to NI this year sometime and see these Nova's again

Top work from you mate! :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

top quality this thread this will be ace when its done!!!

[novasportc550]

oh yes, the engine bay is painted..:D:D
its still a bit wet at the moment tho..lol

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[craig green]

Looks like a good coat of paint.

Loving this resto'.

[John]

Wow! looking good!

[Graeme]

Look really nice and shiney, I doubt it looked that well when it was first done

[yellowsrnova]

cars getting on rightly now
not far to go :)

ten x ten x ten better when you first got it
should of been in a srcap yard lol

but with abit off william magic
its gonna be show winner

great job m8

[vaughanmc]

Awsome paint finish mate :)

Should be a cracker once its done! :thumb:

[novasportc550]

had to get up early this morning and put a few parts back on..lollol

excuse the mess of my bench in the background..:D:D
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[Matt]

Top job there fella. Coming along very nicely!

[Leeboo]

Oh I like that! A lot!!

[Simon 1867]

Keep up the good work, im looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Makes me want to do more to mine....think i might have to now.

Welldone

[areofall]

Will be nice to see this out.

[Cormac]

No bother to you boyoo, you dont mess about do ya!!!! Looking Great!

[Adam]

Nice job.

[Benn]

Bay looks great all freashly painted.

[stuartyj21]

looking good william..

[novarodnherr]

had to get up early this morning and put a few parts back on..lollol

excuse the mess of my bench in the background..:D:D
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Is that a rev limiter on the iner wing in the first photo.!

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[novasportc550]

Looking good mate

Is that a rev limiter on the iner wing in the first photo.!

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no chum, its a little black box the early sr's had, it connects to the distrubitor, but i dont have a clue what it does..:confused:

[dj_wudgey]

that looks awesome matey!! the more work you do the better it gets this car will be superb when its done!!

[novasportc550]

small up date, got the steering rack cleaned up and fitted, and a few more cables in. hoping to get the engine fitted this weekend..

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[areofall]

small up date, got the steering rack cleaned up and fitted, and a few more cables in. hoping to get the engine fitted this weekend..

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Looking great but not sure on the red brackets? A little 1990's?

[krobinson]

I like the red brackets, and its not like you'll be able to see them anyways. Good work William, I hope the saving made on your VXR insurance will help towards this.

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Looking well William. The silver/red theme is working well together

Can't wait to see this with some bodywork on it

Top work man :thumb:

[Leeboo]

Looks brilliant, I love the red steerin rack brackets but not so sure on the brake plate cover thingy!

[Nunnsy]

Car coming along nicely :)

[novasportc550]

I like the red brackets, and its not like you'll be able to see them anyways. Good work William, I hope the saving made on your VXR insurance will help towards this.

Keith
yes chum, thanks. the td nova is due in a few months, will give you a shout.:thumb::thumb:

i saved that much on the insurance keith i was able to buy 4 new tyres for my refurbished wheels witch i got back today..lollollol

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[vaughanmc]

Oh I can't wait to paint my 3 spokes! What size of tyres did you opt for and what width are the wheels ?

[novasportc550]

Oh I can't wait to paint my 3 spokes! What size of tyres did you opt for and what width are the wheels ?

standard sr rims chum, i checked to make sure they were all the same width before i sent them of to be painted...
also went for standard fitted tyres.. 165/65/14 :)

[vaughanmc]

Nice one William so they'll be 5J's ?

I went for the original GSi size for my 3 spokes; 175/65/14

[areofall]

standard sr rims chum, i checked to make sure they were all the same width before i sent them of to be painted...
also went for standard fitted tyres.. 165/65/14 :)

Who refurbed them William? Never though standard SR rims could look so good.

[novasportc550]

Who refurbed them William? Never though standard SR rims could look so good.

it was a place in dundonald, the name has slipped my mind. will find out tho. £240 + vat to get them done. they done them 2 weeks ago, but i wasnt happy with the paint job and they had redo them again. :(
but they are perfect now..:thumb::thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Dundonald ? In Scotland...?

[areofall]

The place in Carrick is meant to be really good, but to dimond cut wheels is about £100 a wheel

[novarodnherr]

Dundonald ? In Scotland...?

No Mate We have a Dundonald (just outside Belfast )in

N.Ireland as well.


Willie them wheels look are better than when they ware new.

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[vaughanmc]

Ahh right I was wondering there :) Cheers for clearing that up

[dj_wudgey]

rims look good buddy!!!

[Steve]

Nice work, rims look as good as new.

[ednovasr2]

I think I may have to sell you my nova and buy it back once you've restored it! You are a man in a shead with many many skills, if only I had them!

[novasportc550]

after a long day, the engine is in..:D :tard::tard:
still a few more things to fit and clean..

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[krobinson]

Looks great William. You'll be ready for April no problem :)

[stuartyj21]

good job william, your work rate is great its taking you no time at-all to get this car sorted..

[Matt]

Good stuff. All coming together now.

[Joe Richardson]

only just seen this resto:thumb:

stunning:eek:

[vaughanmc]

Looks perfect William! A set of 40's wouldn't go a miss either ;)

[Cormac]

Very nice william!!! Your not holding back on this project!!

[Joe Richardson]

id best get saving then lol for some reason i feel i need every sr i see!!!!

well mine isn't forsale LOLlol

[craig green]

Looks great with the motor in there!

[dj_wudgey]

well mine isn't forsale LOLlol

i cant afford them all any way dude lol

looks spot on with the engine in mate really good work wont be long and its done!!

[faker]

holy crap willy you dont hang about. that car is gonna be outstanding. well done bro...:thumb:

[~~joycey~~]

Awsome rebuild mate well done! :)

[novasportc550]

small update. radiator, front suspension and front brakes fitted.
still to make brake pipes, paint and fit front anti roll bar, fit the carb with the new k&n filter.. ( when faker brings it down for me. lol )

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[Joe Richardson]

This is looking stunning mate,keep at it:thumb:

[krobinson]

Good work - When is the outside being painted?

[bmw156]

just read this, top project and wicked car.

i think it needs a red rocker cover to complete the engine bay.

good work

[stuartyj21]

looks good william, all shiney and new...

[novasportc550]

got the 2 front brake pipes made and fitted today, fitted the carb and my new k&n filter.. (thanks faker)
still to paint the throttle cable bracket.:roll:

she is now up and running....:):):)

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[novasportc550]

Good work - When is the outside being painted?

not sure yet chum, hopefully in 2 weeks time. still a few odd jobs to do round the engine bay before i start into rubbing all the primer down.:)

dont think i am going to make the easter meet with her.. :(:(

[yellowsrnova]

i didn't even get a chance to the for the round k&n i had
i think that one looks pretty good on it

[areofall]

Very nice, William, are you heading to Junction 1 today?

[novasportc550]

Very nice, William, are you heading to Junction 1 today?

wont make it chum, to cold.lollol

[Dec16v]

Nice mate.

Check the clearance on that K&N before you go dropping the bonnet ;-)

Dec

[dj_wudgey]

shame your not going to make easter matey!! but what the f*ck you will have built a stunning motor in fook all time really! well done for getting it running matey.

[novasportc550]

Nice mate.

Check the clearance on that K&N before you go dropping the bonnet ;-)

Dec

already done that chum, she clears.:thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

already done that chum, she clears.:thumb:

dont want to go puttin dents in the bonnet do we lol