My nova build (lots of pics) [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

Cle

23-11-08, 02:14 PM

Sunday 23rd of november 2008

Hi all Bought this today so i thought i'd get some pictures and start a project thread :D weather's totally sh1t so ill have to hope its nicer next weekend.

It's a mk2 1.2i with 73k on the clocks.

Plans are to tidy up all the rust and use it as a first car.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/4.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/5.jpg

Right head light
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/9.jpg
Left head light
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/8.jpg

Battery tray
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/7.jpg
Engine bay
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/10.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/13.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/11.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/12.jpg

Underneath
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/14.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/15.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/16.jpg

Cle

23-11-08, 02:25 PM

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/17.jpg

Wheel
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/19.jpg

Petrol cap
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/18.jpg

Doors (knackered)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/20.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/21.jpg

Interior
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/25.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/24.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/23.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/22.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/27.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/28.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/26.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/29.jpg

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 02:28 PM

Nice car mate, you have a fair bit of work to do on it but it can be done

You should take the sideskirts off and check the sills behind them too :)

Mind you if the sideskirts are still in a straight line it could be that your sills are OK :)

johnrcgt4

23-11-08, 02:32 PM

Needs sum work...should keep u busy.
Is that sum SRi trim i see in it?

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 02:33 PM

Nova SRi would have had electric windows so thats more than likely Nova Flair cards and sun-visors

Cle

23-11-08, 02:38 PM

Exterior
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/30.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/31.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/32.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/33.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/34.jpg

Boot
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/35.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/33.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/32.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/36.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/37.jpg

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 02:43 PM

So it will definately be a full rebuild then ?

Us Scot's will try and help out as much as possible :)

johnrcgt4

23-11-08, 02:45 PM

Nova SRi would have had electric windows so thats more than likely Nova Flair cards and sun-visors

Tanx, i know nothing bout these cars except that i luv them :D

Look 4ward 2 seeing the finished project:D

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 02:48 PM

lol You'l pick up plenty of knowledge about them on here anyway

~~joycey~~

23-11-08, 02:50 PM

Whooa she be rusty! :(

robertdevlin69

23-11-08, 02:51 PM

jayzuz.....bit of a rust bucket i wish you the best of luck

Rich

23-11-08, 03:27 PM

Jesus christ thats alot of rust. You planning on learning to weld i hope! You will be a pro when you've finished with it, good luck to you

Plug

23-11-08, 03:43 PM

hope you didnt pay much for it!!

Good luck with the project mate and good luck with it

Dan_Coombs

23-11-08, 04:24 PM

Lot of work you taken on there. It can be done though, just guna take a long time.

Cle

23-11-08, 04:29 PM

First modification to keep you happy

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2081.jpg

then photo of the front interior
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2078.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2084.jpg

Cle

23-11-08, 04:30 PM

Im only 16 so ive got until next october to get her good. Only payed £100 for it.

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 04:34 PM

Mine was £100 at the time as well mate, a good bit of TLC will see it fine :)

marc08

23-11-08, 04:35 PM

looks like a shed mine was like tht 1 time lol just fitted mk5 astra rear discs n stuff on mine looks the biz

Cle

23-11-08, 04:37 PM

Mine was £100 at the time as well mate, a good bit of TLC will see it fine :)

Yeah ive just got to wait for a decent weekend and all the interior and bumpers are getting taken of for a clean. should have the engine running when ive got access to tools as my mums corsa's in the garage blocking them :(

Iain

23-11-08, 04:41 PM

I like the sticker :thumb:

marc08

23-11-08, 04:46 PM

any plans for engine upgrade?

Cle

23-11-08, 04:50 PM

any plans for engine upgrade?
Nop going to be my first car so ill keep it a 1.2i so the insurance is lower. Engine modifications im going to do is just a full stainless steel exhaust and a induction kit.

Body modifications are remove the stupid splitters paint the bumpers up and get a SR or GTE rear spoiler.

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 04:54 PM

I'd think about an MOT once you get it running personally, so you know where your at with the car

Or have a mechanic look over it

Cle

23-11-08, 04:59 PM

I'd think about an MOT once you get it running personally, so you know where your at with the car

Or have a mechanic look over it

Yeah im going to get new doors and fit a new front wing first then ill get it mot'd and when it fails ill no what it needs :)

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 05:00 PM

Aye don't do what I done lol

Got the alloys, interior, suspension etc then put it through an MOT and found out it needed a whore of amount of work

Cle

23-11-08, 05:13 PM

Throttle body is now on all it needs to get running is the distributer put on :) then i have to get a the Cat for the exhaust.

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 05:25 PM

Straight pipe and find an MOT guy in a good mood :) lol

Cle

23-11-08, 05:27 PM

Straight pipe and find an MOT guy in a good mood :) lol

I was going to this but wouldn't it fail on emissions ??

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 05:29 PM

Probably mate, it wouldn't be worth it really

Will be good to see some progress on it anyway :)

Make sure and take plenty of pics like you have been doing

Cle

23-11-08, 05:34 PM

Yeah will do but by the time i get home from school on week days its all ready dark. So updates will only be at weekend,hoildays and inservice days lol

vaughanmc

23-11-08, 05:37 PM

lol Plenty of time anyway lad :)

Cle

23-11-08, 05:40 PM

yep :)

All comments and suggestions welcome

Cle

23-11-08, 09:49 PM

Front splitter's sold so it'll be taken of tomorrow night. The rear one will most certainly be getting taken off :)

muzzy

24-11-08, 02:00 PM

Looks like it will be a good project. Did you pick it up local?

Cle

24-11-08, 06:11 PM

Looks like it will be a good project. Did you pick it up local?

Got it delivered to my door from inverness :)

muzzy

24-11-08, 06:14 PM

Cle

24-11-08, 06:16 PM

Never seen it going about up there, how did you find it? Sorry about the 101 questions!

If your needing any bits or pieces ive got a heap of stuff lieing about that you can have for nothing, GSi rear seats, doorcards, a few wings lieing about too i think.

Dont mind :) yeah i found it on here. i started a wanted thread and a Andymac PM'd me saying he had one.

Got any doors ??

muzzy

24-11-08, 06:19 PM

Afraid ive got no doors, im needing a couple myself. I can get a list together of what im not going to be needing and send you it at the weekend, im up in Inverness alot so can go up the Lecht and drop it off at you.

What are your plans for this Nova?

Cle

24-11-08, 06:23 PM

muzzy

24-11-08, 06:24 PM

Looks like it has potential, although i hope you can weld or know someone who can lol

vaughanmc

24-11-08, 06:26 PM

Plenty of us Scottish lads could come up and lend a hand mate

Speak to Ade, he can do a bit of welding and he's also very good banter!

Vauxhall-Scotland

24-11-08, 06:45 PM

Where abouts in inverness? ive never seen it before :confused: mabe its been off the road rotting for years :(

Looks like you have your work cut out mate so id advise you get it looked over before you spend money on it :thumb:

Good luck with it though :)

Cle

24-11-08, 07:45 PM

It was in a field behide the guys house for a couple of years. down in St valery avenue.

Cle

24-11-08, 07:53 PM

Monday 24th November 2008

just a mini update as its a week day so its dark when i get back from school :(

Got throttle body on a connected up
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2098.jpg

Then put the Air Filter on
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2099.jpg

Then took Drives rear wheel off and found i need new Drums
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2100.jpg

vaughanmc

24-11-08, 07:55 PM

Nice wee update mate, how do you know u need new drums ?

Have you had a good look and bash under it to see if its solid ?

Cle

24-11-08, 07:59 PM

Nice wee update mate, how do you know u need new drums ?

Have you had a good look and bash under it to see if its solid ?

Well the Drums just look rusted to fcuk so ill either get new ones or attemt to paint them.

the archs are solid apart from the front passenger wings but ive got a set of front wings anyway.

Shaun_O'Donnell

24-11-08, 08:00 PM

Looks like you're going to be busy.

Why was it partially stripped?

For £100 delivered from Inverness, sounds like someone just wanted shot of it.

vaughanmc

24-11-08, 08:00 PM

What about under it as well; back beam, chassis legs etc ?

If the drums are solid and aren't seized give them a rub down and paint

You should strip them though and make sure the cylinders etc inside are spot on

Cle

24-11-08, 08:01 PM

Looks like you're going to be busy.

Why was it partially stripped?

For £100 delivered from Inverness, sounds like someone just wanted shot of it.

it was £100 and £25 for delivery :)

The guy had borrowed the throttle body and distributer to put on his rally car bt ive got both parts.

muzzy

25-11-08, 12:25 AM

Don't want to Piss on your fire but i would get a screwdriver out and start poking at the rot to find out how much work your facing, take off any underseal and have a proper look about the shell.

Steve

25-11-08, 01:04 AM

Sounds like you've got the enthusiasm for it mate, no offence but you would be better off selling it and getting a better one from the start. Just looking at all the work it needs, doors wings, engine bay, then it will need all thosee bits re-painted. Fair enough if it was a gsi/gte etc but imo its not worth the bother.

Best of luck with it

Cle

25-11-08, 10:21 AM

Well i''l never get bored of it.

I no the rust is bad but i no several people that weld so ill get them to do most of it and the smaller bits i'll learn to do.

But at the moment it seem's there's no point :(

But its a nova and thats all that counts :D

Shaun_O'Donnell

25-11-08, 10:24 AM

As mentioned earlier, I think your first point of call is to search out all the rot before spending money on it.

Better to be safe than sorry.

Cle

25-11-08, 10:27 AM

As mentioned earlier, I think your first point of call is to search out all the rot before spending money on it.

Better to be safe than sorry.

Yeah if the weathers good this weekend then all the bumpers and stuff are coming off to check front and rear panel. Then ill take the interior out and check all the floors and hopefully i can get it up on a ramp and check the underneath.

Shaun_O'Donnell

25-11-08, 10:31 AM

I'd be taking the skirts off and checking the sills first.

Cle

25-11-08, 10:33 AM

I'd be taking the skirts off and checking the sills first.

Yeah it all depends on the weather as it's either snowing or raining at the mo.

moffat

25-11-08, 01:45 PM

listen to these lads cause im 16 and my nova now needs a respray and wings and it was a very clean shell when a started with it.

Shaun_O'Donnell

25-11-08, 01:46 PM

Yeah it all depends on the weather as it's either snowing or raining at the mo.

Lovely weather down here at the mo, eh Moffat? lol lol

moffat

25-11-08, 01:47 PM

aye it sure is lol lol

Dave.

25-11-08, 04:04 PM

tbh dude ive seen worse, plus at 16 your working on novas, could be doing far worst things imo

its defonatley got potential, id brace yourself for when the bumpers and skirts come off as theirs probabley more holes then metal lol

keep it up dude, i was 13 when i got mine, im 15 now and just under £1500 later it looks like this:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/x_novadose_x/sub%20album/DSC00559.jpg

just takes time, alot of effort, a fair bit of money and alot of swearing and bruising lol, if you havent allready got one, try and get a saturday job as itll turn into a money pit.. trust me lol lol :thumb:

dj_wudgey

25-11-08, 04:20 PM

Don't want to Piss on your fire but i would get a screwdriver out and start poking at the rot to find out how much work your facing, take off any underseal and have a proper look about the shell.

i agree matey no point getting the engine and breaks working if its going to fall apart when it mooves do the rust first pal!!!! looks like a good project though!!!

Simon 1867

25-11-08, 04:30 PM

Nice to see the young taking on the novas...

You have had alot of advice matey, And its all good.

Adding my 10pence worth in I would take as much off as you can, almost strip it down. If you can keep it in the garage then great.

Take everything off and get it structuly sound first, then rebuild it bit by bit. This way you will learn all about novas. Great fun.

Good luck, keep us posted

Cle

25-11-08, 05:42 PM

Thanks for all comments :thumb:

I have no where to keep bits i take of so at the mo i cant really strip it all down.

Hopefully can get it to a garage soon but im not sure still need to speak to a guy.

vaughanmc

25-11-08, 06:10 PM

Store the bits inside it :)

Rich

25-11-08, 06:26 PM

Or in your bedroom like me, mum wont be too happy though lol

vaughanmc

25-11-08, 06:29 PM

Aye even that lol I've had some Nova stuff stored in my room too

Cle

25-11-08, 07:47 PM

Or in your bedroom like me, mum wont be too happy though lol

Already done that :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_1957.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_1959.jpg

turbojolt

25-11-08, 07:49 PM

i have the same weight bench in my room its rubbish lol

Cle

25-11-08, 07:51 PM

i have the same weight bench in my room its rubbish lol

Yeah i go to the gym instead only time i use it is when i cant get to the gym.

Cle

25-11-08, 08:03 PM

Tuesday 25th November 08

My Boot I.C.E lol
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2109.jpg

Fitted another wee sticker :)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2107.jpg

Some Photo's of outside.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2106.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2133.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2134.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2136.jpg

Photobuckets taking ages.

vaughanmc

25-11-08, 08:04 PM

You could be out there stripping the bumpers off it :)

Crack on lad

Cle

25-11-08, 08:33 PM

Tuesday 25th November 08

Went rust hunting tonight. oh neh

Opposite side of battery tray
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2132.jpg

Front passenger wing
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2131.jpg

Bit that runs past the strut (bulkhead ??)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2130.jpg

Drivers door
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2129.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2128.jpg

Underneath
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2127.jpg

Driver side Arm
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2126.jpg

under the Sills
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2125.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2124.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2123.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2121.jpg

Fuel lines
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2120.jpg

Rear panel
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2119.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2118.jpg

Rear suspension
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2117.jpg

Cle

25-11-08, 08:37 PM

Under the boot
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2116.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2115.jpg

Inside the boot
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2114.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2113.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2112.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2111.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2110.jpg

muzzy

25-11-08, 09:03 PM

Cle

25-11-08, 09:32 PM

Don't be scared to properly poke about the rust so at least you know what needs done and where. I would remove the underseal too so you can see the sills etc properly.

Are you keeping it as it is looks wise or are you planning on doing a few bits and pieces?
You not see the screw driver in the boot ?? ;)

Future plans on exterior are to remove the splitters, maybe new wheels, maybe a SR or GTE spoiler and thats bout it

~~joycey~~

25-11-08, 09:41 PM

Cle

25-11-08, 09:43 PM

If it only cost you £100 i would re-shell it to be honest because thats alot of work and money that it needs and you could save yourself time and money and just buy another and use this one for bits?

Only one problem. there isnt another one up hear :(

Like i've said im only 16 and ive got until next october to fix it.

~~joycey~~

25-11-08, 09:48 PM

Only one problem. there isnt another one up hear :(

Like i've said im only 16 and ive got until next october to fix it.

Your better off paying to have one brought up then mate, and its ok haveing until next october but its not a case of how long it will take you, its if its even possible? can you weld ect?

Cle

25-11-08, 09:50 PM

Your better off paying to have one brought up then mate, and its ok haveing until next october but its not a case of how long it will take you, its if its even possible? can you weld ect?

This is possilbe to be rebuild. i can NOT weld but i no several people who will weld it for me and teach me.

~~joycey~~

25-11-08, 09:51 PM

Ok so you know it needs a new inner wing? the bit which the alarm is bolted to?

Cle

25-11-08, 09:53 PM

Ok so you know it needs a new inner wing? the bit which the alarm is bolted to?

I no almost all the panels will need changed.

But thanks if theres any other things you can point out fire on it'll all help me

muzzy

25-11-08, 10:11 PM

At least its a good base to get some mechanical and welding practice in, it will be very handy to know how to do it.

You will probably need a new rear panel (behind the back bumper) because patching that will look pretty bad.

Don't suppose you would have any way of picking up a rolling shell from Aberdeen this week at all, because im away to scrap one and its got a brand new front panel and mint inner wings. Back end and sills are shot but there are some good bits

Cle

25-11-08, 10:13 PM

well like i say i think it'll need most panel's changed.

Hate to even be thinking this but the thought of scrapping it has now crossed my mind.

~~joycey~~

25-11-08, 10:14 PM

Cle

25-11-08, 10:18 PM

Ditto! wip your rear bumper off and have a look mate :thumb: you know how it comes off yeah?

should be screws on inner arch and a couple on the rear panel ??

DW-Nova

25-11-08, 11:30 PM

It dose look pretty Fooked to be honest mate but if you stick with it you will be so pleased with yourself and you'll learn loads and loads along the way, i'd get stripping it all down before you do anything though to be honest mate, get in there with a hammer and chisel and have a proper knock at any rust at all, dont be scared to wack it and make things worse as if it dose bust it all up you know that that bid was shot and it will need replacing, the only way to do it is via cutting out the old and welding in new.

~~joycey~~

26-11-08, 01:25 AM

should be screws on inner arch and a couple on the rear panel ??

Yes two 13mm bolts on rear panel in the boot and sides should just be slotted on

GTE999

26-11-08, 05:14 AM

Hi mate

I admire you for attempting to rescue this one because theres a lot of work to be done. Once you strip the bumpers off and remove the interior, carpets etc your gonna find a lot more rust!!

I hate being the pessimist but i would get another car. I know your saying theres nothing up your way but lets face it your gonna have to spend lots of cash. tbh i would get another nova and wouldnt waste my time on this one. BUT i hope you prove me wrong. Good luck my man!:thumb:

cheers
craig

Cle

26-11-08, 10:42 AM

Sorrys muzzy but i dont have any more money but thanks for the offer:thumb:

I no that im going to find alot more rust under the carpets and once i take the bumpers off. All thought people are saying that there be happy if i proved them wrong but i really dont think its going to happen. I have a dead line as well. My dad has said to me if its not road worthie by the time im 17 (october 09) then he is going to get it scrapped. I really dont want to see another nova getting scrap so i am going to try my hardest to get this one back to its former glory. All help is appreciated. I will be hopefully be finding out if i can get this all welded up and kept in a garage on friday. First im going to see if the guy will weld if up for me then ill ask if i can keep it in his garage.

So all body panels that you dont need (bar the wings as i have some) an need gone cheap PM me and ill see if i have money for them.

Thanks for all comments
Cle

Shaun_O'Donnell

26-11-08, 10:44 AM

Good luck mate, I admire your determination.

Cle

26-11-08, 10:47 AM

Good luck mate, I admire your determination.

Thanks but i dont think its determination. Just pure stupidity

Jay

26-11-08, 10:55 AM

Thanks but i dont think its determination. Just pure stupidity

Agreed.... On a serious note, IMO i think you should scrap the shell, take all the good bits off it (if it has any) Find another shell and go from there.

Good Novas do come about on Ebay, Autotrader and on PNG ,Just gotta keep a look out :thumb:

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109055

Shaun_O'Donnell

26-11-08, 10:56 AM

^^ Only problem with that, there's very few in Scotland and even fewer to further North you go.

Jay

26-11-08, 10:58 AM

^^ Only problem with that, there's very few in Scotland and even fewer to further North you go.

Woops didn't see he was from Scotland, take it its hard to find Novas up your way then?

Shaun_O'Donnell

26-11-08, 11:03 AM

Woops didn't see he was from Scotland, take it its hard to find Novas up your way then?

Very. Mine came from Swindon!

Only 1 for sale on eBay in Scotland at the moment.

Jay

26-11-08, 11:04 AM

Wow! never new that!

muzzy

26-11-08, 02:56 PM

Cle,

i would be giving you the shell for free but i understand it might be difficult to get down here with a trailer etc. i can see if theres anything on my shell that i can cut off that you could use and i can drop it off with you next time im up the road, i wont be wanting any money for it as the car would just be going to scrap.

Keep your head up if anything it might not make it on the road but it will give you a good chance at learning some good skills for any future Nova's you get!

vaughanmc

26-11-08, 04:01 PM

Even if the shell becomes no use as a road car, try and get it running then use it for autotesting - That way you can still have fun with it :)

Don't think about scrapping it mate, autotest the life out it!

Cle

26-11-08, 06:23 PM

First of all thanks Muzzy for offering the shell but im not alowed two cars in the drive way lol but any parts you could cut off would be a hugeeeeeeeeee help :thumb:

First nova up here that ive seen in 4 months of looking :(

Now all i need help.

Front bumper. is there any bolts on the front panel ?? ive taken the ones of in the arches im sure there some on the front panel.

There will be an update later tonight.:)

Cle

vaughanmc

26-11-08, 06:25 PM

Look under the bumper from the front of the car there should be 4 bolts...

Jay

26-11-08, 06:26 PM

As said above 2 screws/bolts in each arch and thats it, just give it a good pull from each corner.

Jay.

Cle

26-11-08, 06:26 PM

Look under the bumper from the front of the car there should be 4 bolts...

:D thanks :thumb:

Update later once camera battery's charged.

vaughanmc

26-11-08, 06:27 PM

Nice one fella :)

Back bumper as well, get it off and the sideskirts

bmw156

26-11-08, 06:39 PM

jesus , now thats a lot of rust enjoy lol

vaughan you make it sound as if you are stripping his car, "get it off" next thing will be all the panels going nakieeee

Cle

26-11-08, 07:34 PM

bmw156 it has been said before and i do no its rusty.:)

Cle

26-11-08, 07:39 PM

Wedensday 26th November 2008

Front and Rear bumpers off.

Front panel it totally Funked. Rear panel is just pretty funked :(

I'll get pictures uploaded as soon as the battery for the camera charges.

Cle

Cle

26-11-08, 08:21 PM

Wedensday 26th November 2008
Pictures

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2155.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2154.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2153.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2152.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2151.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2150.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2149.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2148.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2147.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2146.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2145.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2143.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2142.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2141.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2140.jpg

Cle

26-11-08, 08:22 PM

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2139.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2138.jpg

vaughanmc

26-11-08, 08:23 PM

New back panel and new front panel lad :)

Doesn't look as bad as I thought it would

Cle

26-11-08, 08:44 PM

Well my only plans now are to fix all the rust. :(

~~joycey~~

26-11-08, 08:56 PM

:wtf:

Jay

26-11-08, 09:00 PM

For the front panel.

http://bap.dominohosting.biz/members/bap/bapdb01.nsf/Plookup2/62-20-205VAUXHALLNOVA4-83-3-93!EditDocument&Ret=ALL

~~joycey~~

26-11-08, 09:08 PM

For the front panel.

http://bap.dominohosting.biz/members/bap/bapdb01.nsf/Plookup2/62-20-205VAUXHALLNOVA4-83-3-93!EditDocument&Ret=ALL

Sod that you can get one off ebay for half that! :thumb:

Jay

26-11-08, 09:18 PM

Sod that you can get one off ebay for half that! :thumb:

HA! Link please

muzzy

26-11-08, 09:52 PM

TBH mate that is alot of work you have there, im not trying to put a downer on things but when you add up the price of panels and the time it will take to weld it all up do you think it is worth it?

I know how hard it is to find a good Nova up here but IMO that one looks too far gone to be worth saving, but if you want to go for it.

Cle

26-11-08, 10:01 PM

I no theres no way im going to make money on it but when do you ever make money on a car.

I dont mind how much its going to cost or how long it'll take because at the end of the day ill feel good that i have achieved something. For all the panels and doors i think im going to be looking at around £200-£300 for them then te welding i can get done cheap (hopefully).

muzzy

26-11-08, 10:08 PM

Cle

26-11-08, 10:11 PM

Im not meaning value of the car i mean personally do you think it will be worth it? You need to bear in mind also the cost of paint once new panels and doors are fitted.

Does your dad still want you to get rid if its not done in October? If so do you think it will be done in a years time?

I think it'll be worth it but logically it wont be.

Yes my dad is sticking to scraping it if i dont have it roadworthie by the time im 17. If i can get a welder and a bit a space to store parts i thing i could have this going in a years time but ill just have to wait and see what happens.

muzzy

26-11-08, 10:20 PM

Logic sort of goes out the window with these cars sometimes mate, you sound like your well up for giving it a go, theres no harm in trying.

Good Luck :thumb:

Cle

26-11-08, 10:21 PM

Logic sort of goes out the window with these cars sometimes mate, you sound like your well up for giving it a go, theres no harm in trying.

Good Luck :thumb:

Thanks at the end of the day at least im learning :)

DW-Nova

26-11-08, 11:56 PM

As i've already said it technically is ready for scrap but i say stick with it, if people keep scrapping rusty shells theres not going to be many good ones left around to re-shell into, once it's all stripped get yourself a spotweld drill bit and an angle grinder and either yourself or get someone to help you to start taking off the front panel and back panel and the sills, you'll then need to cut out the back arches, i wouldnt order anything until you know the full extent of whats needed.

Vauxhall-Scotland

27-11-08, 12:21 AM

muzzy

27-11-08, 12:24 AM

Come on, i would have scrapped it long before now lol

Cle

27-11-08, 02:10 PM

if the weathers good this weekend then ill be taking all the interior and lights off and ill start to cut out all the bad rust spots.

Like i said eairler i should have a welder coming over on friday and ill see if he'd be able to do most of the welding. :)

vaughanmc

27-11-08, 04:19 PM

Nice one mate, all you can do is strip it to the bare bones and see what u have to work with :)

Cle

27-11-08, 05:31 PM

Well im going to be on my own this weekend as my mates down in edinburgh for collage :(

So it may take longer to strip it :)

moffat

27-11-08, 05:44 PM

took me a day to strip mine lol

Cle

27-11-08, 05:46 PM

took me a day to strip mine lol

Yeah well im not really a whizz kid lol

Hopefully have it done in a day but the seats and stuff will have to bee kept in my bedroom. Under a cover so my mum dosent notice :roll:

moffat

27-11-08, 05:50 PM

niether am i my dad to rebuild mine lol a had bits missing but still anohter nova in scotland

vaughanmc

27-11-08, 05:57 PM

Aye there well scarce up in Scotland like! :)

Got to try and keep as many out there as possible!

Cle

27-11-08, 06:01 PM

Aye there well scarce up in Scotland like! :)

Got to try and keep as many out there as possible!

Yep only reason mines not been scrapped :)

Cle

27-11-08, 07:35 PM

Thursday 27th November 2008

Weather's poor so i thought i'd just get a few pictures. :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2164.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2163.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2162.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2161.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2160.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2159.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2158.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2157.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2156.jpg

She's not looking very nice in these photo's :(

Cle

27-11-08, 09:19 PM

Splitters taken off the bumpers now. :)

Cars also frozen over :(

muzzy

27-11-08, 09:25 PM

That rear arches dont look too bad really, have you managed a look at the sills etc yet? it could end up being just replacement panels you need

Cle

27-11-08, 09:27 PM

That rear arches dont look too bad really, have you managed a look at the sills etc yet? it could end up being just replacement panels you need

Not yet the screws on the skirts are rusted to funk so ill probably have to drill them out :(

Cle

28-11-08, 10:23 AM

Weathers nice today so when i get back from school ill start to strip her down :)

muzzy

28-11-08, 10:36 AM

Its fookin freezing here lol

Are you stripping it right down or are you just taking certain bits off?

AlexW

28-11-08, 10:55 AM

Get the skirts off, dont bother with anything else untill those skirts are off.

Shaun_O'Donnell

28-11-08, 11:01 AM

Get the skirt off, dont bother with anything else untill the skirts off.

Sounds like a decent chat up line..lol

Cle

28-11-08, 02:08 PM

Sounds like a decent chat up line..lol

lol Parts that are coming of are Skirts, Headlights and interior

dougie_boi

28-11-08, 02:31 PM

hey yeah i agree with everybody your well keen and good to see that! as theres definatly not the greastes amount of novas up in scotland will be great to see another one finished and sitting there proud! im sumtimes up in aviemore not often tho lol just now and again if so a might swing past and have a wee look at how your getting on. just dont hope you hit the thumb with the hammer to often and give up lol

Cle

28-11-08, 04:40 PM

dougie_boi

28-11-08, 04:59 PM

lol true am not the worst pianter n panel beater in the world if your stuck or wot ever just let me ken mate a dont mind getting my hands dirty for a fela nova nut like my self lol

Cle

28-11-08, 05:00 PM

Friday 28th November 2008

Plans for today were to take interior out and skirts off. I was only at it for 2hrs as it was dark by 4o'clock :(.

Skirts are not coming off as the screw holding them on are rusted to funk and arent coming off :( but did peel the skirts back to reveal a nice looking sill. :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2165.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2166.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2167.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2168.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2169.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2170.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2171.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2172.jpg

Then the all important sills
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2173.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2174.jpg

Then some random shot's
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2175.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2176.jpg

Cle

28-11-08, 05:02 PM

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2177.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2178.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2179.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2180.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2181.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2182.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2183.jpg

vaughanmc

28-11-08, 05:18 PM

Good progress lad - Take all the carpets out as well :)

Vauxhall-Scotland

28-11-08, 08:46 PM

Yea get the back seats out to and lift the carpets and have a poke about the floor :thumb:

Cle

28-11-08, 09:04 PM

Yeah ill be doing the rest tomorrow. :)

Went out 5 minutes ago to take some photos of the headlight covers im selling went to put the key in the lock got about 1mm in and wouldn't go any further cars totally froozen :(. So had to open the boot and climb over the bumpers and sh1t to pull the lock up. then nailed my back of the roof :cry: then had to give the door a fair old pull to free up the ice.

vaughanmc

28-11-08, 09:42 PM

So, whats tomorrows plans ?

Cle

28-11-08, 09:44 PM

So, whats tomorrows plans ?

Try and get the front wheels off then take the carpets off, get the distributer off and give it a clean as well.

But this all relys on the weather being good and the doors not frozen shut again lol

vaughanmc

28-11-08, 09:46 PM

Ah well, hopefully its alrite weather for you then :)

Cle

29-11-08, 01:17 PM

Saturday 29th November 2008

Weather's a tad cold so just took some photo's and took seats inside.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2187.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2191.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2193.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2195.jpg

Bonnet
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2196.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2197.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2199.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2200.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2202.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2203.jpg

Cle

29-11-08, 01:18 PM

Also got this in the post today.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2188.jpg

AlexW

29-11-08, 01:23 PM

Getting there, Stop taking so many pics and start ripping up the car lol Good luck.

Cle

29-11-08, 01:44 PM

Taking photo's is all i can be bothered to do in this weather lol

dougie_boi

29-11-08, 01:51 PM

i dont blame you there matey a went out at half 8 last night to start priming that civic ended up spending the full night to get it dun and finished at half ten this morning lol minus 6 last bloody freezing lol looks the berries tho

muzzy

29-11-08, 02:06 PM

Bet your parents are happy with you taking bits of a car into the house lol

Does the car run?

Cle

29-11-08, 02:15 PM

Bet your parents are happy with you taking bits of a car into the house lol

Does the car run?

my parents are in inverness for the day lol

Nop needs the distributer put back on then a battery and fuel.

General Baxter

29-11-08, 02:17 PM

Taking photo's is all i can be bothered to do in this weather lol

puff, im in the middle of stripping down a V6 diesel (yes its broken again), get to it

alltho im in my bedroom lol

muzzy

29-11-08, 02:56 PM

That's an idea, i need to rebuild a gearbox...i wonder if the wife would be annoyed if i took it into the house lol

Cle - Wrap up warm and go out and start ripping it to bits!

vaughanmc

29-11-08, 06:14 PM

SR clocks will look good when there in - Keep your original ones though mate

As when fitting clocks from a higher-spec model the petrol gauge seems to go wonky!

muzzy

29-11-08, 08:59 PM

In a Nova i take half way as empty, lost count of how many times ive run out of petrol with the gauge sitting in the middle lol

Cle

29-11-08, 09:00 PM

In a Nova i take half way as empty, lost count of how many times ive run out of petrol with the gauge sitting in the middle lol

AHHH next modification:
Space in the boot for a jerry can of fuel lol

muzzy

29-11-08, 09:01 PM

oh yes! i take one regardless of what car im in, i have a very bad habit of running out of petrol

Cle

29-11-08, 09:06 PM

oh yes! i take one regardless of what car im in, i have a very bad habit of running out of petrol

Well i was out "cruzing" one night with a guy with a 306 and he'd just drive back from perth with the fuel light on. then we were "cruzing" for about and hour and there was still fuel in it lol

muzzy

29-11-08, 09:13 PM

My Astra Estate had the fuel consumption on the trip computer...i ran out with 18 miles to go lol

belly257

29-11-08, 09:40 PM

looks a gd project mate, like whats been said rap up warm and get stripping car down:thumb:

Cle

29-11-08, 09:41 PM

looks a gd project mate, like whats been said rap up warm and get stripping car down:thumb:

:D:D:D:D:D:D Cars not frozen over tonight :D:D:D:D:D

belly257

29-11-08, 09:46 PM

:D:D:D:D:D:D Cars not frozen over tonight :D:D:D:D:D
good lad its cold down hear, bet its even colder up scotland, get out on it now and get it stripped:)

Cle

29-11-08, 09:48 PM

good lad its cold down hear, bet its even colder up scotland, get out on it now and get it stripped:)

In the drive way with only torch light ??? Might do acually :roll:

DW-Nova

29-11-08, 09:55 PM

Get to work on it man !! It aint gonna fix it's self hey. It may be cold but you gotta expect it living in Scotland, i work as a car dismantler at a breakers yard so i aint got no option, infact i work up quite a sweat, keep busy and you'll keep warm.

Cle

29-11-08, 09:57 PM

There's no such thing as bad weather........only the wrong type of clothes

belly257

29-11-08, 10:03 PM

In the drive way with only torch light ??? Might do acually :roll:

yep ive bin doing the same lol its not to bad lol the neighbours may have a winge though

Cle

30-11-08, 11:52 AM

Weather today is cold but the frost isnt bad. so plans are to take more of the interior out, front wings off, headlights off and tail lights.

Edit: spoke to soon its just started snowing :(

vaughanmc

30-11-08, 12:05 PM

If the snow stops take the front headlights out - About 2 mins a side does it :)

Even if the progress is slow, its still progress! :D

Cle

30-11-08, 01:36 PM

Sunday 30th November 2008

Now had the car a whole week :D

So went out and took the head lights and rearlights off.

Headlights
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2211.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2205.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2206.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2204.jpg

Taillights
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2209.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2210.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2208.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2207.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2215.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2213.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2214.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2212.jpg

Got moaned at for the first time today as well :) "Your bedrooms not a bloody garage"

vaughanmc

30-11-08, 01:54 PM

Definately a new front panel - Whats it like in the back headlight sockets where the drainage plugs are ?

Steve

30-11-08, 01:54 PM

I think we've got another dave, XxnovaXx lol lol

Cle

30-11-08, 01:55 PM

I think we've got another dave, XxnovaXx lol lol

How ??:confused:

Cle

30-11-08, 01:56 PM

Definately a new front panel - Whats it like in the back headlight sockets where the drainage plugs are ?

Dunno never really looked after i've had my lunch ill go and have a look and take photo's.

vaughanmc

30-11-08, 02:20 PM

How ??:confused:

Dave takes pics of everything and anything about his car lol

Nice enthusiasm though! :thumb:

LEWI007

30-11-08, 04:43 PM

Hey mate, nice little project there :thumb:

Cle

30-11-08, 05:08 PM

Hey mate, nice little project there :thumb:

Thanks :)

Cle

01-12-08, 11:34 AM

Projects sort off at a stand still as i cant really do anything until i here from the welder then i can get the car trailored and over to his. Then once thats done it'll just be cleaning and painting. :)

nova_niek

01-12-08, 12:00 PM

Im only 16 so ive got until next october to get her good. Only payed £100 for it.
Ouch! For a second I thought they'd payed you 100 notes to get her off their drive! :eek:

Good luck with this little project. Reminds me of Project Snap - was pretty much in the same state of decomposition - but we got there in the end. Cost £££ though.

vaughanmc

01-12-08, 06:40 PM

Cle

01-12-08, 06:42 PM

When do you think you'l hear from the guy doing the welding ?

Dunno really he works all week and some times over the weekend. Im out on friday night and away to fort william on saturday. So it'll probably be Sunday hopefully.

vaughanmc

01-12-08, 06:43 PM

Do you not have contact details for him ?

Give him a phone n tell him all what needs doing...

Cle

01-12-08, 06:49 PM

Do you not have contact details for him ?

Give him a phone n tell him all what needs doing...

Nop. My mum works with his wife and my sisters friends with his daugther and he has no mobile either so ill just have to ask my mum to ask his wife when he's home.

vaughanmc

01-12-08, 06:52 PM

Nice one :)

Replied to your thread about the clocks as well

Cle

02-12-08, 08:30 PM

Nova's covered in snow so works at a stand still

novaxe235

02-12-08, 08:45 PM

i bet it,s cold where u are

novaxe235

02-12-08, 08:46 PM

oh and nice project

Cle

02-12-08, 08:48 PM

oh and nice project

Thanks :) Na its not to cold only about -2 today which wasent bad. Its just the snow that stopping work as i dont want the interior all wet and damp lol

NOV4_SPORT

02-12-08, 09:47 PM

Hey mate, iam glad you seem to have loads of enthusium(sp), your going to need it, but it will be so worth it in the end, trust me, is that a garage in one of the shots ?, if so get it cleared and get the car in there to work on it, anyways all the best mate and dont let the car get you down, i will have a look about and see what spares i have lying about that could be of use to you

iain

Cle

03-12-08, 10:22 AM

zeifer33

03-12-08, 03:52 PM

You have a lot of work in this body, the truth is that with both hole you do not need air conditioning, I'm kidding! of these time getting a great job.

Sloth

03-12-08, 05:02 PM

shame ya not closer to me i have a pair of front wings you could of had fer nowt. i have a few other bits too. :(

vaughanmc

03-12-08, 05:12 PM

After the new year mate I'll be having a major clearout in the garage as well, if I come across anything you might need I'll give you a shout :)

Cle

03-12-08, 07:59 PM

Thanks for comments :)

Ive already got a set of front wings for it but thanks slothsport :thumb:

Cle

05-12-08, 10:16 AM

Hopefully getting a battery for spares tomorrow. Im going to try and speak to the welder on sunday

Cle

05-12-08, 09:22 PM

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/3012big.jpg

Would like car to look like this when finished

vaughanmc

06-12-08, 04:38 PM

Only one way to do that then, crack on! :)

Cle

06-12-08, 09:59 PM

Got a battery today so aslong as the weather's ok tomorrow plans are:

Battery connected
Distrubuter on and timing sorted
Lights back on to check if they work
Put some fuel in it
Give it a blast up and down my driveway (if it starts lol)

EDIT: AHHH DEVIL 666

DW-Nova

07-12-08, 11:19 PM

Did she start ?

Sloth

07-12-08, 11:43 PM

does it live?

Cle

08-12-08, 11:40 AM

Battery was dead :wall:

DW-Nova

08-12-08, 07:57 PM

Jump leads !!

Cle

10-12-08, 07:13 PM

Been in touch with the welder again and he's hopefully coming over this weekend :D

belly257

10-12-08, 07:16 PM

sounds good get it welded and back on the road mate:thumb:

Cle

10-12-08, 08:16 PM

Gave my engine something to shine about :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2230.jpg

Gay bin lids :(
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2236.jpg

Vauxhall-Scotland

11-12-08, 12:12 AM

But its not a gsi lol Tbh you shouldnt be waisting your money on stuff like that yet, get it running first :thumb:

Dave.

11-12-08, 12:30 AM

seriously dude, with the winetr closing in as fast as it is id get the welding done NOW! because tbh it doesnt look like it could survive another cold wet winter outside dude. and that would be a shame if it gets to the point of no return.

Cle

11-12-08, 02:10 PM

But its not a gsi lol Tbh you shouldnt be waisting your money on stuff like that yet, get it running first :thumb:

I bought that rocker cover just after i joined in augest. So i was wasting my money back then.

Also the welders comeing over this weekend :thumb:

Cle

14-12-08, 03:35 PM

Welder's obviously to busy as he still hasent come over yet :(

so just took a couple of pictures of a very sad looking nova :cry:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2240.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2241.jpg

vaughanmc

14-12-08, 06:07 PM

Try other places lad :)

moffat

14-12-08, 09:29 PM

good luck mate

Cle

14-12-08, 09:34 PM

good luck mate

thanks :)

moffat

14-12-08, 09:42 PM

you needing any parts?

Cle

14-12-08, 09:57 PM

you needing any parts?

Might still get that exhaust of you.

What parts you got ?

brainsnova

14-12-08, 10:36 PM

have you chopped out the rust under the bonnet etc and made up metal plates so a welder has less prep and will end up cheaper to get done.

moffat

15-12-08, 09:56 AM

Might still get that exhaust of you.

What parts you got ?

full blue sri interior, that bb and my mate has vectra alloys in dark grey. pm me if your intrested mate :thumb:

craig green

15-12-08, 05:09 PM

Gave my engine something to shine about :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2230.jpg

Gay bin lids :(
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2236.jpg

Sorry, but thats comical. lol

discoinferno

15-12-08, 05:31 PM

nova_niek

15-12-08, 06:51 PM

Gave my engine something to shine about :)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2230.jpg

Wheee! That rocker cover must have at least doubled the resale value of your Nova! :p

More to the point, get a welder at the job NOW! :thumb:

Cle

15-12-08, 08:26 PM

As people have been saying about saving money if you'd looked before you'd have seen i said i bought it back in augest before i even owned a nova :)

trackdaynova

15-12-08, 08:52 PM

should have sold it on pal :thumb:

Graeme

15-12-08, 09:34 PM

The saying diamond in the rough has never been more applicable, I think it'll look better once the bay is up to standard

Cle

15-12-08, 09:38 PM

The saying diamond in the rough has never been more applicable, I think it'll look better once the bay is up to standard

Standered ones goin back on. the GSI one will be backon once the cars finished.

vaughanmc

15-12-08, 09:40 PM

Standered ones goin back on. the GSI one will be backon if the cars finished.

Sorted your reply for you mate :)

Cle

15-12-08, 09:45 PM

Sorted your reply for you mate :)
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: yet very true

John

15-12-08, 09:49 PM

100% for enthusiasm mate, there seems to be loads of pics, but not much action though! You really need to get it fully inspected/checked if you're going to get it up to mot standard (i presume it has no mot?) Don't bother wasting money on shiney bits though, if the shells not even worth it, imo.

Cle

15-12-08, 09:53 PM

John

15-12-08, 10:02 PM

No mot on SORN. as said before i bought the rocker cover well before i thad the car.

Selling it is a very good idea. Probably won't make the cost of the mot though.
Inspect the car properly cheif, get those skirts off, and have a good poke around with a small screwdriver along the sills, inner sills, inner arches, front panel inner and outer, rear arches, battery tray and boot floor.
If it rotten, and you can't weld, or don't have access to a welder, than you're gonna need deep pockets, perhaps to the tune of £3-400, and thats without buying any panels, or having any spray work undertaken.
You could probably pick up a base model nova, with test for £350. Just something to consider imo.:thumb:

Cle

15-12-08, 10:05 PM

i'd love to have a different one but there's none up this way lol

John

15-12-08, 10:07 PM

i'd love to have a different one but there's none up this way lol

Get looking/saving!
Seriously fella, have a good look at the shell. As the old phrase goes "you can't polish a turd" ;)

Cle

16-12-08, 05:42 PM

Standered Rocker cover back on now

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2247.jpg

shaneyboi35

16-12-08, 06:38 PM

wow thats alot of work youve got to do, makes me feel alot better though!
good luck

Ernie

16-12-08, 06:43 PM

I feel so bad for scrapping a few that have been in so much better condition.
Keep up the good work fell.

areofall

16-12-08, 07:18 PM

I'd look for a better car too, the money you spend sorting out this shell will buy a far better car in the long run.

Cle

17-12-08, 04:59 PM

Had the welder round today :D He says it'll be january before he can take it to get welded up as he needs to do his daugters car then clear out all the motorbikes out his garage.

Price ?? A yamaha ty175, which only half belonged to me. (my dad owns the other half) lol

Also i he can do the sandblasting and painting :D:D:D

vaughanmc

17-12-08, 05:06 PM

So work should start soon then lad ?

Get those sideskirts off and get it to a rolling shell :)

Cle

17-12-08, 05:08 PM

So work should start soon then lad ?

Get those sideskirts off and get it to a rolling shell :)

ill get the skirts off soon :)

Once the cars at his the engines coming out and the bay will get welded, sandblasted and painted :D

All i need to do is get it running so it can be moved easier and were away :D