Project Winter Freshen Up

[MARTIN KELSON]

Sweet those tabs should take the weight a bit better! I thought powdercoat would have lasted for more than two years.

Thinking about it its probably more like 6-7yrs ago since i has it last done, so its not done bad really.

[Benn]

Did you make the tabs? Or buy them? (If bought where from as i want to do the same)

[MARTIN KELSON]

HI Benn,

Bought mate from Rally Design.
There for a RWD Escort.

RD520 I think was the part number & only a couple of quid.

Hopefully will find out this week if they work. Seem ok so cant see why not.

[Benn]

Ah nice, cheers dude. Makes life a bit easier for when i do mine..

I see an MGB GT? too...

[scott.parker]

Humm nice idea on the new mounts Martin, i might order some for the new project, as im thinking do all these small things properly this time round!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Ah nice, cheers dude. Makes life a bit easier for when i do mine..

I see an MGB GT? too...

You see a Sunbean Alpine.

Its me dads & he had it since he was a young lad like me & the Nova so part of the family now.
Not used it for a few years cos my Nova is always infront of it & he cant get it out!! :)

They are looking forward to me selling my house & getting my own garage & finally getting their garage back!!

[peester]

woah good work mart, liking the lil trolley. You tool'd and knowledge'd up on aero ally oil/fuel connectors then?

[MARTIN KELSON]

woah good work mart, liking the lil trolley. You tool'd and knowledge'd up on aero ally oil/fuel connectors then?

Hi Dave

No dont have much knowledge on Aero fittings.
I have a good local Hydraulic company that has got all my Goodridge over the years. I just in this instance took the sandwich plate in & let them spec what i needed.
As for tools, no not got the proper Goodridge ally spanners so its just standard garage tools for me. Not ideal but does the job :)

Got some undersealing to do this week if its not too cold in the garage & need to spray rear disk stone guards again & few other bits.

Martin

[matthew172]

works looking good old lad, love the rear caliper setup

[MARTIN KELSON]

Not really much of an update, but its all ive done so far this week!

Took ream beam into work & welded the new rear shock brackets on.

Dropped beam this afternoon at the powdercoaters & hopefully end of next week it will be back looking like new :)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/021.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/022.jpg

Might pop & drag it (literally as it has no rear wheels!) out of the garage as i want to re-underseal under rear arch whilst wheels are off.
Dunno i will be arsed as its sooo cold!

[Benn]

Erm dude the new mount not get in the way of the bolts (bolt holes..)

Looks great tho..

[MARTIN KELSON]

The bolts for the stub axle?

I took bolts with me & made sure i could still get them in before we welded them on. There OK :)

[Benn]

Ah nice, they look right in the way.

See mine has studs that sit thru, so i dont think i could use the mount sadly :(

[MARTIN KELSON]

Went and did a bit this morning.
Couldnt really be bothered as it was so cold but need to get a few jobs done before the beam comes back so i can put it all back together.

Put some underseal under the arches & started to spray the rear disc stone guards.

Was really too cold for spraying so did a little then called it a day and came home to the warm!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010396.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010397.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010398.jpg

Thats was it for a mornings work!!!

[Pistol Pete]

lol know what you mean about the cold. Went to do a load of pre MOT work today. Checked the lights, thought sod this....locked the garage and came home!!

[Acerliam]

Looking good bud , Keep it up !

[Benn]

Funny i've been doing the came thing... Sh*te job isnt it..

[MARTIN KELSON]

Not really much of an update but picked the beam up today from the powdercoaters.
Quite happy with it considering it was a freebie favour they owed me :)

Weather permitting & Mrs permitting i will go & put it back together & on tomorrow morning.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010400.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010401.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010404.jpg

Roll on the next job!!

Martin

[Adam]

Beam looks well.

[M Sutton]

Nice!

[Iain]

Hell yeah that beam cleaned up nicely, strut mounts look a lot beefier than standard too!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Had a day on the car today to get it back together & on its wheels

Anti Roll bar back in.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010408.jpg

Bushes back in

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010412.jpg

Special tool do up the hubs!!
Since i welded the new shock brackets on i couldnt get the allen key in, so cut one down :)



http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010411.jpg

Next was brakes back on

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010409.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010413.jpg

Took longer to get back together than it did to get it off being careful not to scratch it.

Need to lower the rear coilovers slightly as the new brackets raise the rear up slightly.

Took it for a quick spin around the block just to make sure it all seemed ok then tucked it back into the garage.
That was it half a days work!

Quite enjoyed myself actually :)

[Nick J]

Nice work Martin looks very nice!

Nick.

[Benn]

I've not unwrapped my beam yet, but if it look that good i'll be very happy.

Great work dude, i never noticed your rear disc plates are put on higher..

[Acerliam]

Nice work mate keep it up !

[matthew172]

nice work, love the 4 pics that are the same
lol

[scott.parker]

nice work, love the 4 pics that are the same
lol

Just thinking the same! lol

Good work Martin, still improving on perfection year after year mate!

[MARTIN KELSON]

nice work, love the 4 pics that are the same
lol

Only just noticed that!
Blame it on not being on my own laptop :)

Edited now. What a muppet!!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Hi

No progress, quite the opposite to be honest :(

Went to adjust the rear ride height today as having the new brackets welded on the rear beam it was sitting ever so slightly higher.

Got to the rear offside & found this.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/020-1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/021-1.jpg

Bid annoyed as i have no idea how its happened.

Anyway turn a negative into a positive as i dont really think black wheels suit the car so may aswell get them all redone i think.

What colour should i do them?

No silly comments like green, yellow etc as that wont be happening.

Anthracite maybe or silver or any other advise please.

Cheers

[scott.parker]

Dude cant quite tell what it is thats happened is it a scuff on one spoke? as theres that much reflection from them i cant tell whats reflection and what scratches etc! lol

If it was me i would a dull bronze/gold like so..

http://www.loxlee-loves-engines.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jsp-AE86-daily-bronze-wheels.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv214/ferrett35/2011-08-29164923.jpg

http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/107322188/Wheel_rims_RAYS_VOLK_RACING_RE30_HYPER.jpg

Think it would look ace against the Bentley violet mate, get one of the lads of here to do a photo shop etc.

Scott

[NOV4_SPORT]

All looking very good mate, great attention to detail, i would go for a light anthracite colour i think it would really suit the overall look of the car buddy

[MARTIN KELSON]

Yes its a scuff / scratch Scott.

Never realy thought about that Matt Bronze..........Hmmm interesting one that Scottie :)

[fearless]

Satin Anthracite :)

[scott.parker]

Yes its a scuff / scratch Scott.

Never reaally thought about that Matt Bronze..........Hmmm interesting one that Scottie :)

No worries mate, always here to give idea's, and imo anthracite's done to death, and will still be too dark for the car paint, and silver is to oem for the look of the car, and old school bright gold is just horrid so i thought, Humm bronze!

[Nick J]

Hi Martin, Do you have a Bmw dealer local to you? Some of the Mini countrymans run a lovely metallic grey colour wheel with a semi clear/matt finish. Looks very nice and I have the details for It. Drop by and take a look If you have a forecourt local fella.

Nick.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Hi Martin, Do you have a Bmw dealer local to you? Some of the Mini countrymans run a lovely metallic grey colour wheel with a semi clear/matt finish. Looks very nice and I have the details for It. Drop by and take a look If you have a forecourt local fella.

Nick.

There is a Mini dealership not far from me actually.
May take a browse & see.
Not got anybody able to paint them though unless wheel refurbers can do the colour.

[Nick J]

There is a Mini dealership not far from me actually.
May take a browse & see.
Not got anybody able to paint them though unless wheel refurbers can do the colour.

I could do them for you through work but It wouldnt be cheap. Id have to check but off the top of my head I think Its approx £60 a wheel plus vat. And although Ive never had an issue paint is never as tough as powdercoat which I know you've used In the past. Drop me a text/call If you want anymore details mate.

Nick.

[MARTIN KELSON]

These on now are painted & have been scratched twice now.
Never scratched powdercoated ones so that may be my best option.

Cheers for the offer though Nick i will definetly bear it in mind.

[Benn]

A really high count metallic silver would look nice, If not a satin grey might be cool.. But might just look dirty if you get what i mean...

[nova mad daz]

Alright mate i see the old girl is comein on nice it would be nice to pop round and have a look one day if that ok ?? keep up the good work ;)

[MARTIN KELSON]

Wheels loaded in the car for their trip to Birmingham tomorrow to go to 'the wheel specialist'.

Still not sure on what to go for on the colour. Iam hoping when i get there a wheel on display will catch my eye.

Did see on the way home tonight that cought my eye, a black Subaru with Gold wheels, now that looked nice but now sure if iam brave enough to choose gold!!! :)

Please help :)

[Pistol Pete]

The dark bronze/gold should be given some thought.

Full on gold might look abit too much.

lol what about silver?

[Liam]

I would deffinately go with the bronze / matt gold. It reminds me of the midnight purple R33 skylines.

[EDIT] Like this:

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/4105/010qk8.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5976/004is9.jpg
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2065/024ys1.jpg

[Iain]

Loving the idea of the matt bronze/gold wheels, would compliment the body colour well! Don't chicken out and go for silver!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Do like the matt bronze that 'Volk' do their wheels like the last picture but nobody seems to do it.

[fearless]

How long before we see the final finish - tomorrow night ??

[Southie]

A metallic bronze I think would look good.

[Acerliam]

I think bronze will just finish it off nicely mate .

[MARTIN KELSON]

Just dropping em off tomorow.
Be ready in the week so may take a day off work & pick em up or failing that i will go fetch next Saturday.

[fearless]

Bronze it is then martin - that was an easy choice wasn't it !!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Not much of a update but iam still messing before it goes back on the road.

After having the beam powdercoated & new bracket welded for bottom shock to mount to i wasnt happy with the way the rear shock now sat in the bracket. It must be slightly straighter than the standard Nova so didnt want to nicely poke out the top.
Cant really tell by this picture but it looked slightly forced.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010545.jpg

Quick mail to Gaz & they were boxed up to be sent back. They are swapping the bottom bushing for a rose joint so it can go at the correct angle. Hopefully they will be back next week.

Also picked wheels back up today.
Went in the end for Gunmetal grey with a semi Matt laquer.
Not happy with the centre caps so will be speaking with them tomorrow.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010547.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010549.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/1d02eee4.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010552.jpg

Take no notice of how its sitting, as i have no rear coilovers the rear suspension is literally a house brick between shell & rear beam!! :)

[NOV4_SPORT]

The wheels look sexual buddy, really suit the car

[Mazz]

:gay:

Those center caps colours are miles away from the wheels, thats quite bad tbh

[krobinson]

Looking good :)

[Acerliam]

Looking good mate !

[Edd]

that looks very very nice

[MARTIN KELSON]

:gay:

Those center caps colours are miles away from the wheels, thats quite bad tbh

Yea Chris not happy with the caps.
Spoke to them today & i have posted them back. The say it was was because the wheels were powder coated & caps wet painted but they said they should have been a closer match than that.
Anyway there going to see what they can do. I said if you cant get them any closer then to do them semi matt black so it doesnt look like a poor colour match!

[krobinson]

Still think you need smaller tyres though lol! :-)

[Benn]

I did wonder about that^ they look huge...

I'm unsure on the wheels tho, maybe when the rides back in place i'll like them more..

[Mazz]

Yea Chris not happy with the caps.
Spoke to them today & i have posted them back

Good good :)

iirc those tyres aren't available in a small profile. 195/50 only :(

[MARTIN KELSON]

Still think you need smaller tyres though lol! :-)

I totally agree it would look better with lower profile tyres but unfortunatly they dont do them :(

Tried a few different 'road' tyres over the years & other than the Yoko A539 back in the day all have been cr*p so i opted for a semi track tyre but on the down side iam afraid the looks took a slight hit.
Cant have everything in life!

[Nova_Tek]

Are those Compomotive MO6's?

[Nick J]

Are those Compomotive MO6's?

Raceline RL7's

Nick.

[Nova_Tek]

Look similar. :thumb:

[mcgee.m]

Hi mate nice motor were did u get the oil tank from or did you get it made

[peester]

isn't the catch tank on martin's car a normal bailey one but powder coated black, over the usual chrome finish.

[Mazz]

Yes, but he had another inlet welding onto it

[MARTIN KELSON]

The oil catch tank is standard Bailey item just powdercoated crackle black.
The header tank is also Bailey with an additional inlet welded then again powdercoated crackle black :)

[Graeme]

Is the new wheels colour the same as the chrono's? looks very similar to how it used to, to me

[MARTIN KELSON]

Its lighter than the Chronos Graeme.
I would say somewhere between Silver & the Chrono's Anthracite

[mcgee.m]

So u can buy the tank

[MARTIN KELSON]

The oil catch tank on the left, yes you can buy from Bailey Motorsport.
The header tank on the right is also from Bailey but modified with extra inlet by myself.
Both though as standard will come in polished Alluminium as i had them powdercoated myself in black.

Cheers

[scott.parker]

Im surprised you whent for that color and finish Martin, but its your car, just think something els would of looked more suited.

Scott

[MARTIN KELSON]

To be honest Scott i went for the pretty safe option.
They couldnt do the Bronze like on Jap Volk wheels that i quite like so i went safe.

Will probably change again when i finally get round to ripping it to bits again! :)

[scott.parker]

Dont get me wrong i could see where you were coming from as i know you wanted PC finish etc, and i was not slating what you have done, just thought a nice color would of been much more dramatic as the car is a bute mate.

Ever thought of getting another set of wheels with "normal" tyres on??

[MARTIN KELSON]

Already got two sets of wheels :)
To be honest i dont class it as a show car anymore so function over form over the tyre front!
I will run with them maybe for this year & swap em to something else next winter, who knows eh?

[Benn]

To be honest i dont class it as a show car anymore so function over form over the tyre front!


What do you class it as? Still a show car in my eyes.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Had the centre caps redone, this time i tried Black!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010560.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010558.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010557.jpg

Also tried the 'Raceline' stickers

Not sure on the stickers so think i will remove those.

Just need rear shocks back from Gaz & then nearly ready for some road tax & give it a drive :)

Martin

[Connor]

I think the raceline stickers look smart, nice finishing touch imo.

[Novasport]

Stickers look right but appear a bit wonky to me.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Stickers look right but appear a bit wonky to me.

Tried it to see what i thought in the dark!
If i chose to do all 4 wheels i would get new stickers & do them right! :)

[matthew172]

stickers look ok but need a pic taken standing back to make my mind up

[Nick J]

I think I would have gone for a darker grey as it would have contrasted better with the the jewel violet. However I wouldn't at all say they look out of place. The stickers are hard to place as the spokes are slimmer towards the outer edges and are curved which gives the impression their wonky when their actually not I know that back from when I fitted them to hua. New stickers are available cheap on eBay though Martin in a variety of colours.

Nick

[Ben]

I like the stickers if done right, adds small detail!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Howdee,

Been tatting in the garage Saturday morning fitting my new SBD nylon pressure relief valve to overcome the issue of the standard one sticking.
Had it from Nova-Tek a forum member on here.
According to the distructions the oil pressure seems about right. Couldnt hold it at 4k & take a picture! :)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010715.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010717.jpg

Arrived today from Gaz, my rear shocks i sent them to have the bottom bushing replaced to a spherical bearing.
Really pleased with them. Look like new! They replaced the bearing obviously that i asked them to then also the spring cups, top & bottom and new top rubber bushes and all re galvanised to look like brand new. Cost of £70.00 for the pair and including the p+p which i think aint bad.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010723.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010721.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010722.jpg

Just got to make them fit now :)

Total width where the shock mounts to the beam is 33mm & these with the spacers either side of the bearing are 36mm, so will take the spacers to a engineering company we use at work tomorrow & see if they can turn a few mm of for me.
Hopefully by the end of the week it will be back on all 4 wheels & ready for some road tax! :)

Martin

[peester]

good stuff martin, oil relief valve going to be a fiddly fit?

[Benn]

Christ that's good work from Gaz.

[Nova_Tek]

Nice to see the relief valve is doing a good job. Most have the time revving over 2k will get you the max pressure anyway but 65 psi is 4.5 bar.

[matthew172]

coilovers look like new! that pump is doing good pressure now too!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Was of work this afternoon so had a few hours on the Nova.
I have had the cone spacers either side of the rose joint turned down by a local engineering company so they fitted into the mount so this afternoon was put it back together.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010724.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010728.jpg

Still need to look at the ride height so its sitting level.

Then dragged it into the sun for a snap & have a look at the wheel colour.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010732.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010735.jpg

Just need to decide on if to have the stickers on the wheels or not.
Took it for a quick run around the block then back into the garage under its cover.

Martin

[Adam]

Stickers look well imo.

Rear coilys look well too, decent price as well for pretty much new rear coilovers..

[fearless]

+1 for the stickers

[scott.parker]

Stickes fro me too!

[Benn]

Looks graet, i think i'm warming to the wheel colour, service from Gaz was great, the rj at the bottom looks very nice.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Dragged it out again today.
Puddle of oil on the garage floor :(
Wasnt where i had been messing fitting the oil cooler so jacked it up for a look.

Was surprised to see the gearbox drain plug was less than finger tight & not far from coming out!

Hopefully next time i pull it out the garage floor will be dry :)

Took it for a quick spin around the block, was a great feeling & cant wait for the summer to come.

[Benn]

Bit odd it coming lose, will you be at the summer shows?

[MARTIN KELSON]

Bit odd it coming lose, will you be at the summer shows?

Is an odd one that.
Its a taper bolt so shouldnt of come loose.

Yes i will come to a few this year no doubt Benn.

[Benn]

Good man, i very briefly saw the car 2years ago i think when you stopped on the Mig stand to talk to Tom Williams at Billing, But didn't say hi as i thought you'd be like "who's this tw@t" lol

[MARTIN KELSON]

Good man, i very briefly saw the car 2years ago i think when you stopped on the Mig stand to talk to Tom Williams at Billing, But didn't say hi as i thought you'd be like "who's this tw@t" lol

Ha Ha,

I saw you at Billing last year but never came over as i thought you would have no idea who i was so didnt bother!!! :)

[Benn]

hahaha silly arn't we. See you at Billing this year..

[Ben]

That's just shows though, everyone does the same.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Not really an update but today i met up with Jeffrey & Niek from Holland on the M1 and they handed this over. Not unwrapped it all yet but bits ive seen look good.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010870.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010871.jpg

Genuine brand new Nova roof skin minus sunroof ready for its next reincarnation with 'proper' cage.
Just need to store it now without getting damaged. My dad was well impressed it will be stored at their house!!

Also picked this up earlier.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/032.jpg

So its taxed & back on the road for six months :)

Excited now as really want to take it to bits again!!

Martin

[Novasport]

Got knows how they managed to get all those bits in the back of that Skoda Superb, proper load lugger!

Who will fit the skin, you going to get Ade to do it? Wouldn't fancy that job :S

The skins are crimp welded on, are you goind to try and do it that way or just spot weld it?

[MARTIN KELSON]

Got some pics of the one Dave France has removed, so i have an idea how to do it, so probably do it myself!! :)

When i fit proper cage the roof becomes non structural so can be bonded back on.

Yea when i meet them the Skoda was full of my roof and Marmite!!!

[Graeme]

The car certainly looked full when I met them, two spot on fellas, keep up the good work Martin

[Vlietje]

Was good meeting you all in person (again)! Just got home after a 1000 miles roadtrip. Niek is still on his way home at the moment... ;)

[Nick J]

Bond the roof on with the proper equipment and It will be fine Martin. We've been bonding them for ten years or more and now have to do quarters/sills too as Its the official bmw approved method of repair. If you need the materials drop me a text and I can sort you some out no problem.

Nick.

[Benn]

Ah you got a skin, i really should of too.

[Iain]

This will be fantastic with a proper rollcage! Can't wait to see the progress on that.

[Vlietje]

Ah you got a skin, i really should of too.

I feel another road trip coming up...

[kevster]

I'm with Ian can't wait

[Benn]

I feel another road trip coming up...

Yes you do! lol

[Paul]

Harry hockley cage?

[hotrod]

have just read this thread from start to finish and basically you have a really nice clean motor there!

Its people like you that keep the dream alive!!!!

Keep it up man!:thumb:

[peester]

this **** just got serious

[krobinson]

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with it Martin!

[Mike.]

love this car always find myself drawn to this thread

[Mazz]

tbh Martin, i've always thought that your current cage doesn't suit the car...

[MARTIN KELSON]

Thanks for the comments.

At the moment iam just collecting bits ready as i really need to sell my house first before i start stripping the Nova again or my parents where it lives will go mad!!

Roof skin still sitting in the back of the van as not decided where iam going to store it yet & been busy looking for a new daily drive this weekend!

Its now taxed but the weather has been sooooo bad not even bothered to start it up this weekend :(

[nova_niek]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Vlietje http://www.pngclub.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2023447#post2023447)
I feel another road trip coming up...



Yes you do! lol

Excellent! :d

[matthew172]

Thanks for the comments.

At the moment iam just collecting bits ready as i really need to sell my house first before i start stripping the Nova again or my parents where it lives will go mad!!

Roof skin still sitting in the back of the van as not decided where iam going to store it yet & been busy looking for a new daily drive this weekend!

Its now taxed but the weather has been sooooo bad not even bothered to start it up this weekend :(

hockly t45 cage ?

[MARTIN KELSON]

Not really an update but i had these arrive at work today thanks to James (Jonlem) :)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010893.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010894.jpg
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I wasnt going to bother fitting until the car came off the road but now having them i cant wait to get & tinker in the garage!

they do look a nice piece of kit & if they fit aswel as they look iam onto a winner!

Need to order a new pair of balljoints then into garage i go.

[Novasport]

May aswell go for the Uniballs to top it off ;)

[Iain]

Argh they look awesome, want!

[MARTIN KELSON]

May aswell go for the Uniballs to top it off ;)

Nope!
Spent enough this month with these, roof skin & a Audi A3 S-Line daily last weekend so the bank balance is shot!! :(

[Jonlem]

Glad the bits turned up safely Martin, and that your pleased with them :) I'm quite sure you will notice the difference.


May aswell go for the Uniballs to top it off ;)

Currently looking into having them made, will see what the costs will be as they are HH specification, not like the cheap Compbrake ones.

[fearless]

You've too much money martin - pictures of new Audi please :)

[matthew172]

jealous as f*ck

[Benn]

The arm/tie bars are a work of art.

[Mieran]

The rose jointed setup looks mint, will deffo have a kit one day!

Wish someone who bought the kit do a review of before and after.

[Jonlem]

Olly Hewitt would probably be the person to write that review, he used his car a LOT with one of the kits.

Specky also runs one and has done for atleast 18 months which has helped with his 60fts by keeping the wheels pointing the right way lol He did say you can visually see the difference on the rollers as cars with the kits have no wheel movement where as ones without look like the wheels are going to make a bid for freedom.

Hopefully Martin will be able to do a review as most of the kits I've recently sold are on cars that are still WIP

Cheers for the positive feedback on the quality though, the guy I use takes a lot of pride in his work.

[MARTIN KELSON]

You've too much money martin - pictures of new Audi please :)

Here you go Dave.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/KGrHqFHJCUE9qiKtE2BPie99PO2w60_3.jpg

[Jonlem]

Nice looking car, can't really go wrong with a Audi ! well unless you buy a brand new one.

[fearless]

Very nice Martin - I take it you traded in the golf for it ??

I would have thought you would have gone for the 5 door version - easy access for the baby seat ;)

[krobinson]

Lovely bit of kit!

Jonlem - do they clear a nova with F28?

[John]

Here you go Dave.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/KGrHqFHJCUE9qiKtE2BPie99PO2w60_3.jpg

Nice! Diesel or petrol?

[Jonlem]

Lovely bit of kit!

Jonlem - do they clear a nova with F28?

Apparently so, there have been a few sets on nova turbos.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Started to fit the nearside last night, stipped old tie bar & bottom arm off.
Need to enlarge the mounting holes to 1/2" as per instructions & i didnt have a drill bit so that soon stopped play.

I cant state enough how well build these kits are & really looking forward to getting them on and set up.
If i can get a drill bit & a pass out from the Mrs for a play i will try to get some pics up later. :)

[MARTIN KELSON]

Right went this afternoon with good intensions to get the one side done, back on its wheels and turn the car around ready for the next side in the week.

You know those jobs that should take 5 minutes but go to **** and take far longer than they should.

Well fitting the bracket to the cross member was one of those jobs! I drilled the top to bottom holes out as per instructions from James, all's going well so far!
Now because i run a chassis strenghening kit & there is a quite thick plate in this areathat the bolts go through this meant the bracket will now sit further lower (thickness of the plate) than a standard Nova, not a problem until you try to screw the M10 locating bolt in the front - It dont align anymore :(

Only option is to machine a few mm from the ally lowering block (i dont have equipment to do that) or the M10 hole elongate it a few mm into a slot so i could screw bolt in.
I went for the latter option but the 5 minute job now took about 2hrs so never actually got to finish it & back onto its wheels, that will be a job for Monday night where all i have to do in theory is bolt it all together now, another 5 minute job..................................Hopefully!!!


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Sorry for poor pics but i forgot my camera.

James on future kits would it be worth having a 'slot' instead of a hole to cover both with or without chassis strenghening kits?

Martin

[Jonlem]

Good to see your getting them on Martin.

I'll have a word about having that done, the kit is designed from a car running a full plate kit but shell tolerances can differ which this is obviously a case of.

Sorry if it's been more hassle than you expected !

[Benn]

Look do look like art work...

[MARTIN KELSON]

Hello,

Didnt have long tonight in the garage as its my Nieces birthday but found a spare hour as i wanted to get the wheel back on ready to turn it around.

Didnt go totally to plan as i was putting new bottom ball joints on & couldnt get the buggers to go in so maybe wasted half hour pushing & shoving that!

Anyway its together but i dont have a allen key to fit the bolts supplied, there either 9mm or imperial so there just finger tight for the moment but temperarily together.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010902.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010900.jpg
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010899.jpg

Back on its wheels anyway, so will get the allen key needed & pop back Wednesday night to do them up & turn the car around ready for the next side :)

[Jonlem]

What was the issue with the ball joint Martin ?

Bolts should be 3/8 Allen key iirc. I'll check in the morning for you though

[Benn]

3/8? I can hear the Queen crying..... lol

[MARTIN KELSON]

What was the issue with the ball joint Martin ?

Bolts should be 3/8 Allen key iirc. I'll check in the morning for you though

Just a new bottom ball joint i suppose & didnt want to drop into the hub for some reason, went in in the end once i had it at the correct angle.

If you can see what Allen Key i need i can pop & pick one up tomorrow, brought a bolt with me so no worries if you cant find out.

[Jonlem]

I'm 99% sure that's what they are mate, I have a box of the bolts here do will check first thing and text you.

[MARTIN KELSON]

I'm 99% sure that's what they are mate, I have a box of the bolts here do will check first thing and text you.

Brill, thank you very much :)

[Jonlem]

They ARE 3/8 mate ;)

[MARTIN KELSON]

They ARE 3/8 mate ;)

Thank you,

Bl00dy foreign sizes, I dunno!! :)

[Jonlem]

Lol. You can imagine the fun I'm having trying to work out all the bolts on the pug, it's a minefield of odd sized bolts !

[Benn]

Replace them all lol ^

[Jonlem]

That's what Im doing but still need to know what they all are first lol

I can't go back to metric either.

[MARTIN KELSON]

After my issues of the engine never reaching operating temperature of around 90degrees i decided to investigate & found this:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1010935.jpg

Thermostat stuck slightly open so replaced that with new & took it for a spin. Much better on the temperature, sat at around 80degrees.
Came back & now found this:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/074.jpg

Damn CV boot split & covered driverside wheel in all its gunge!
So Saturday morning having never replaced a CV boot before i set about the job.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/075.jpg
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Surprised how easy the job was.

The Mrs then came round & parked on the drive infront of the Nova & asked "do you realise youve jacked the car up into the garage door?"
Bugger, lifted the car & as it tipped i was closer to garage door than i thought.
I how have a crease smack in the middle of the wing & marks in the paint :(

Surprised with how i wasnt really bothered.
I think this may have now pushed me to rip it to bits again sooner rather than later. I was going to wait until i sold my house & moved but now iam thinking when it comes off the road in October to just crack into it. :)

Ever since the engine went back in i've been meaning to get it onto the rollers as advised by John Toovey who mapped it on the dyno as the the map will need a tweak once installed.
As iam off this week i've booked it into 'Mikeanics' in Congleton tomorrow afternoon for a rolling road map tweak session so fingers crossed all goes well tomorrow afternoon.

Will let you know how we get on with it.

[Benn]

Oh sh$t dude! Thats not good. Good work doing the cv joint tho

[krobinson]

Bad times :-( I would use it loads and loads this summer before the rebuild!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Bad times :-( I would use it loads and loads this summer before the rebuild!

Dunno if i can be arsed to use it.
Everytime i pull it out of the garage I see so much iam not happy with & just want to roll it back into the garage under its cover. :(

[Iain]

You've got to use it thats what you built it for surely lol Sucks on the wing but it can be sorted.

[MARTIN KELSON]

You've got to use it thats what you built it for surely lol Sucks on the wing but it can be sorted.

Oh yea that can be sorted.
Got two brand new genuine wings in the loft.

I built it because i enjoy tatting in the garage rather than driving it!

[Mike]

I built it because i enjoy tatting in the garage rather than driving it!

I have exactly the same thing lol have no interest in driving them, or finishing some, just something to keep idle hands working.

[Benn]

I wanna say use it for the summer, list everything your not happy with then go nuts over winter.

[Mazz]

Dunno if i can be arsed to use it.
Everytime i pull it out of the garage I see so much iam not happy with & just want to roll it back into the garage under its cover. :(

Perfectionist :(

[ben doodar]

Nice to see the car in the flesh mate n nice to meet you. Stunning car!!

[MattBrown]

One of my all time favourite novas!

Get it driven Martin.

[ben doodar]

I work just up from the rolling road he has been to today. I heard the noise coming down the road looked out of the window and thought straight away, I know that car! Then managed to get out of work for 10 minutes to have a look around it. Absoloutle cracking car.

[scott.parker]

Martin, get that body work sorted, use it at least once a week and get ti to the shows/events and do a few track day's, or els you'll end up doing as i did, and get to point where you think, why am i keeping this!...

[krobinson]

Dunno if i can be arsed to use it.
Everytime i pull it out of the garage I see so much iam not happy with & just want to roll it back into the garage under its cover. :(

You need to realize that perfection doesn't exist, especially in an old car. You need to get a ring trip under your belt before stripping it.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Right the Nova has been to 'Mikeaniks' today at Congleton for a couple of hours on the rollers for a mapping session.

Bit gutted that Mike wont have people watching him work, was looking forward to some video and pics of it on the rollers. Never mind as i know what its like with somebody watching over your shoulder.

Here are the results before & after.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/041.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/040.jpg

Apparently a couple of lucky moments!
One the throttle stuck wide open. Where i had coiled the excess throttle cable it got cought jamming throttle wide - Now cut off.
He went to balance the boddies so unclipped the filter to find a trumpet had come loose & one of the screws was floating about - If that would have been sucked down the throttle body :(

Drives now much nicer & much better on fuel as it was overfueling quite abit.
Its about 95/98% there but to get it spot on would mean messing with the verniers & that would need a day on the rollers & not just the couple of hours. Maybe next time :)

Thought i would have been over the 200bhp barrier but never mind.

Interesting drive back down M6, sat in 3mile traffic jam for 45mins watching all the temperatures on the Stack!! Never sat in traffic in it before but iam glad to say she behaved faultlesly.

[Adam]

Nice results.

Good to hear you found the cv joint swap easy enough.

[Kev Turbo]

Oh yea that can be sorted.
Got two brand new genuine wings in the loft.

I built it because i enjoy tatting in the garage rather than driving it!

If it was to drive he would more than likely buy something that actually drives nicely :)

Great project though and i share your sentiment on tinkering with Vauxhalls!

One of my favourite Novas.

[matthew172]

cant belive you jacked it up into the garage door!!! good dyno results mate but its crying out for turbo power, what does it fel like with the new tie bar setup?

[MARTIN KELSON]

cant belive you jacked it up into the garage door!!! good dyno results mate but its crying out for turbo power, what does it fel like with the new tie bar setup?

I couldnt believe it either Matthew, what a muppet eh.

As for turbo power, the pennies wont stretch to it mate :(

So far the tiebars are feeling good. Tracking has been done but needs a full setup to get the advantage but so far so good.

I was disapointed with the dyno results to be honest, i was expecting over 200bhp but it feels good and drives nice so never mind what a print out says.

[Will F]

What cams are you using matey? I would have thought it would have sailed past 200 with a decent set of cams and dialled in properly etc?

Like you said though, as long as she feels nice and drives good - thats the main thing!

[Jonlem]

Rolling roads aren't always accurate

Id expect to see Around 200 though, that's what ollys made and that was a stock engine with cams,tb's and a 4 branch, either way it should be fruity enough and reliable ( extremely reliable if it stays in the garage lol )

[Benn]

I like the fact you sat in traffic with no probs...

[matthew172]

to turbo or not to turbo, thats the question

[MARTIN KELSON]

to turbo or not to turbo, thats the question

Watson, your such a nobber! :)

Not sure where you got that idea from

[Benn]

A turbo? Ooooooo

[MARTIN KELSON]

A turbo? Ooooooo

Just Mathew getting carried away!
Dont have the pennies in the pot to add a turbo Benn.

[Southie]

Please don't spoil this car Martin by engine boost lol

[nova mad daz]

Hi martin i love this car sooooo much i a have read this thread all over again ;) how are you and have youbeen up to much with the little beast ???

[MARTIN KELSON]

Hi martin i love this car sooooo much i a have read this thread all over again ;) how are you and have youbeen up to much with the little beast ???

Blimey you must of been bored!

Done nothing with it, cant even remember when i last drove it :(

Off work this week & weather looking good so be nice to drag it out one afternoon.

[Benn]

Drive it, photo it, post it.

[scott.parker]

Drive it, photo it, post it.

Lol that's you in a nutshell dude :-)

[Benn]

Lol that's you in a nutshell dude :-)

You love it. and it's the best combo. (bar teenage girl and anal)

[Mazz]

Done nothing with it, cant even remember when i last drove it :(



.... photo it, post it.

editted :(

[nova mad daz]

[i was at abit of a loose end yes lol drag it out an go and have some fun mate :) QUOTE=MARTIN KELSON;2069858]Blimey you must of been bored!

Done nothing with it, cant even remember when i last drove it :(

Off work this week & weather looking good so be nice to drag it out one afternoon.[/QUOTE]

[MARTIN KELSON]

It was time today to do a bit on the Nova.
Always like to do something to it over the winter as not to get bored. The 420 miles ive managed in it this year isnt enough to keep the enjoyment flowing.

The front end has always been the point of the car that annoys me the most. The fit of the front wings, the grille & bumper just never fit right so i decided today to take it apart & see what i can do about it.
I have brand new genuine GM wings to go on as the ones removed are patern items, i have a used GM grille to try & the rest will just be some jiggling around to see what i can do or find out why it is like it is.

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Last few pics not sure if the front panel has had work before. Other places there were no signs so not really sure.
Think its time for a new radiator too, 21yrs and showing signs its time for a change.
Need to get wings out of the loft & start to see how we get on.

Martin

[matthew172]

good work, its in bits more than its together! lol

[MARTIN KELSON]

good work, its in bits more than its together! lol

Ha Ha thats good coming from you :)

[Nick J]

Im sure the genuine parts will help the alignment out no end Martin.... I had similar problems with the red one until I sourced genuine replacements for it. Plenty of patience/jiggery pokery and you'll be sorted. ;)

Nick.

[Will F]

You will never get perfect panel gaps, especially if its mostly as it was from the factory! Don't get me wrong, you can get good, straight lines, but it's about fiddling and getting with the bolt on bits... It's not got the build quality of a BMW etc!

[MARTIN KELSON]

I know it wont be perfect, its a 22yr old Nova with **** tolerances, but the bumper, grille & wings were terible.
Where the MKII wings meet the grille show it up worse so it needs a fettle to see what we can do with her :)

[peester]

well its your attention to detail like this thats makes the car what it always has been; perfection.

[Pistol Pete]

You will never get perfect panel gaps, especially if its mostly as it was from the factory! Don't get me wrong, you can get good, straight lines, but it's about fiddling and getting with the bolt on bits... It's not got the build quality of a BMW etc!

This.

I work with brand new cars so when i was rebuilding mine i drove myself mad trying to get spot on gaps and the flush to be as i would check at work! lol it aint never going to happen! But, there is alot to be said for attention to detail. It is one of my little jobs to see what tweaks i can make to improve the uneven gaps in the areas you mention.

[Benn]

Looks nice and clean in the arches still. I'd like to see where the bits don't line up, as i bet its the places that most Novas don't..

[M Sutton]

Still love this car every time i see pictures of it!

Ive got a few pictures from years ago at Santa Pod. Need to get them up! I have one before the colour change i think!

[matthew172]

Ha Ha thats good coming from you :)

lol

[MARTIN KELSON]

Had an hour spare tonight so braved the cold & into the garage i went.

Picked a bumber bar up saturday morning so i went to remove the old one.
As you see by the pics the brackets that hold the bar to the shell have at some point been bent.

new one
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/310.jpg

old one
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/311.jpg

Its a start anyhow to why it may all fit like a turd.

My next question if anybody can help me, the bumper bar, what way around does it go on?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/312.jpg

Slots in the bar to the top or the bottom?
Mine has been removed at some point & just want to make sure when i trial fit it back together i atleast have the basics in the right place so any pics gratefully received.

When i get a spare day over Christmas i will dig the new wings from the loft & fit it back together & see what i can do with it.

Thanks

[Benn]

Iirc slots go at the top.... *goes to look for pics*

[MARTIN KELSON]

Spent the afternoon in the garage to trial fit the genuine wings i aquired a few years ago that have been sitting in the loft

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020751_zps29a4620e.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020752_zps1f3596c8.jpg

Holes didnt lign up which maybe a good thing as the alignment before was cra* with old wings so this may be a blessing

Next was to push it into some daylight & fit other side

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020753_zps97b5d74b.jpg
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Couldnt get the bumper to fit. Only bit i was unsure of was the bumper bar, which way up it went so took it off & turned it around & hey presto

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020755_zps22fd1251.jpg
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020757_zpscc7c7546.jpg

Quite happy with this side. Not perfect but loads better i think than before

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020758_zps6cbaa0c8.jpg

Drivers side not so good, better than before & maybe able to get it closer

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020759_zps5a1e9358.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020763_zps0f5ecc74.jpg

Next i need to speak nicely to Ade to see if he can do me some painting
I want wings & grille (obviously) & maybe bumper & bonnet, also thinking if i do that to do the boot too & remove the wiper arm

Fingers crossed iam on the right track

Martin

[Leeboo]

Its amazing the the detail that has gone into this, nice under the bonnet especially.

I can't get why you guys don't use mudflaps if even just to protect your lovely paint, it seems to be that mudflaps are less popular over your side of the water.

[Nick J]

You need the headlights/flashers in as well Martin to see how they line up With the new parts also. If their as good as the rest then I'd send it for paint and fettle the final fit afterwards. Looks pretty good as far as a nova goes though! ;)

Nick

[MARTIN KELSON]

I was tring to find some new headlights too.
Quite hard to come accross, think ive found one, just need to find another!

Right i will pop bak over next few days & stick the headlights in & see what we have.

Nick, is there actually much adjustment to be made with wings, grille etc? Didnt seem alot i could actually do to make hem better regarding alinment?

[Nick J]

I was tring to find some new headlights too.
Quite hard to come accross, think ive found one, just need to find another!

Right i will pop bak over next few days & stick the headlights in & see what we have.

Nick, is there actually much adjustment to be made with wings, grille etc? Didnt seem alot i could actually do to make hem better regarding alinment?

When I was struggling with the same issues on the red one I had to use genuine flashers/ headlights as well as body panels to cure the problem. Alignment will come through patience as it's more a case of press/pull/ bend into position and nip up until your happy throughout. I have seen washers used underneath the headlights to raise them and flashers shaved around the edges also to suit but its not ideal. Go genuine throughout and even if its has had a tidy slam panel job in the past you should be somewere near. I will check the loft for you as I may have a spare mk2 headlight which you would be welcome to.

Nick.

[MARTIN KELSON]

When I was struggling with the same issues on the red one I had to use genuine flashers/ headlights as well as body panels to cure the problem. Alignment will come through patience as it's more a case of press/pull/ bend into position and nip up until your happy throughout. I have seen washers used underneath the headlights to raise them and flashers shaved around the edges also to suit but its not ideal. Go genuine throughout and even if its has had a tidy slam panel job in the past you should be somewere near. I will check the loft for you as I may have a spare mk2 headlight which you would be welcome to.

Nick.

Yea if you can have a look for headlight that would be much appreciated.
I did add some washers to pull the drivers wing out slightly

What are 'Valeo' headlights? genuine or non, any idea?

[Graeme]

Valeo are genuine and can still be bought new if you contact them or an approved supplier

[murph-gsi]

Looking good lad, glad to see your putting the wings to use :thumb:

[SimonTW]

Hard to think a car this good can just get better and better as the years go on.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Looking good lad, glad to see your putting the wings to use :thumb:

Took me a bit of time hasnt it!! :)

[Benn]

I am sorry, i told you the wrong way for the bumper bar.

The lining up looks better.

[MARTIN KELSON]

I was blaming you at the time when I was unbolting it to turn it round :)

[Benn]

lol sorry, that's why i unbolt it from the legs.. Less bolts.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Had new one including legs to go on.
My own fault, should have noticed when I removed it what way to put it back!!

Ordered new headlights & indicators too & text Ade about paint so were on course at the moment.

[Graeme]

Where d'you find the lights pal?

[MARTIN KELSON]

Where d'you find the lights pal?

One headlight brand new on eBay
Other side & indicators from Vauxhall-car-parts site.

[Graeme]

Nice one I got a couple at the spares day last year but they were double manual adjust which I'd never seen before

[BENDOGGER]

Great project mate. if you dont mind how much was the rose jointed kit? cheers craig

[fearless]

One headlight brand new on eBay
Other side & indicators from Vauxhall-car-parts site.


You did well to find genuine ones so easily - I'm still looking after picking up 2 Valeo lamps - one is manual and one electric :(

Although no great rush in the grand scheme of things ;)

[MARTIN KELSON]

The rose jointed kit from from 'Jonlem' on here
Think it was about £500!!

Never thought Dave about the adjusters to be honest if manual or electric.
Never use them anyway so I suppose you can mix & match if worse happens & there a mixture!

Dave how is the project coming along, must be nearing the paint stage now? ��

[fearless]

Project not touched for over a year now - still to bond on roof skin and finish bits and pieces off before paint

Got O/S manual, N/S electric - both brand new Valeo - Would prefer another manual N/S if you need to swop

[MARTIN KELSON]

Project not touched for over a year now - still to bond on roof skin and finish bits and pieces off before paint

Got O/S manual, N/S electric - both brand new Valeo - Would prefer another manual N/S if you need to swop

Will have a look when they come and let you know if we're looking at a swap.

You need to crack on with that roof as you've another here waiting for you when that ones is done! ��

[Benn]

Oh you did get a roof skin? I've ordered mine too.

You can just remove the adjuster and fit a elec one... I got my headlights new from Vauxhall and they didn't have anything in them at all.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Oh you did get a roof skin? I've ordered mine too.

You can just remove the adjuster and fit a elec one... I got my headlights new from Vauxhall and they didn't have anything in them at all.

Came over with your wheels earlier this year.
Not even looked at it to make sure it's correct!

A job for another year when I get my garage.
Don't relish the job. Got some pictures of Daves minus roof skin so I can how to do it.

[Benn]

Ah nice. See mine really needs it doing, so i need it done soon as the skins here.

[MARTIN KELSON]

As per wanted thread iam after the plastic parts on MKII wings that the grille clips into as pic below

Anybody got anything?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/023-1_zps11d62e54.jpg

[Graeme]

I could also do with a couple Martin if you find some

[Edd]

Bet you can still get them from vauxhall

[MARTIN KELSON]

Bet you can still get them from vauxhall

May pop in when iam back to work Wednesday
Nothing really seems available anymore when i call in so dont really bother anymore to try first.

[Adam]

Pretty sure i bought some from a dealers, but that was a few years ago now. Would of thought they could still get hold of them

[MARTIN KELSON]

Ordered the plastic 'grommet' as they call it from Vauxhall today & some new headlight clips.
Now considering there are two of each on a car you can only order them in packs.
You would think packs multiples of two, no this is vauxhall so they come in packs of five!!!! Only vauxhall eh ��

Should be here Friday. ��

[fearless]

Pop 2 wing grommets in the post to me please Martin - will save me buying 5 from work ;)

[Benn]

Always the way, last time i bought headlight clips they wouldn't sell them in anything under a bag of 10... Time before i just bought two. At least i have spares..lol

[MARTIN KELSON]

Pop 2 wing grommets in the post to me please Martin - will save me buying 5 from work ;)

What are you ever going to use them for Dave?
Not like you even have a Nova project on the go!

[fearless]

Need to get all the parts now before they go No Longer Serviced !!!!

Thats why I've got GSI bumper, wings, doors etc in my stock ;)

[MARTIN KELSON]

For once Vauxhall delivered & managed to get me what i wanted.

Clips for headlights, just need the new headlights now!
Clips for the grille, just need it all painting now!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020764_zps2486e1d1.jpg

[Graeme]

Will you order me some grill clips please Dave?

[fearless]

Will order a bag into stock tomorrow and get some in the post when they come in :)

[MARTIN KELSON]

Will order a bag into stock tomorrow and get some in the post when they come in :)

Didnt offer to order some for stock & post me some - some mate you are!!! :)

[Graeme]

Cheers Dave, looking good Martin btw

[fearless]

You moved too fast for me Martin - Vauxhall will wonder whats going on with all this 'clip' activity on their parts ordering system !!!!

[MARTIN KELSON]

Had few hours in the garage yesterday

As its off for paint i want rid of the rear wiper as i never use it
So off with the tailgate was the order of the day yesterday

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020765_zps72d542d6.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020766_zps5c660456.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020767_zps236500d3.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020768_zps05c05f5e.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020769_zps6d572dd2.jpg

Now the rear glass, i want rid of the heated elements, any ideas if this id possible or can you get GSI green tint minus the heated screen?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020770_zpsc12f8db8.jpg

Also took delivery of these last weekend :)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/0232_zpsa2fa45b8.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/0212-1_zps847bb527.jpg

[Jeff16v]

Other than Stanley blade the elements off the inside then white spirit, no! Not sure how tidy it would look after.

[Novasport]

You can get non heated genuine rear screens but dont think they were on any of the uk cars, probably for hot countries. Also not sure if they were available in green tint, I will check EPC later when I am on the laptop

[Benn]

I can get after market glass with no lines. Unsure on tint tho..

[Novasport]

You can get non heated genuine rear screens but dont think they were on any of the uk cars, probably for hot countries. Also not sure if they were available in green tint, I will check EPC later when I am on the laptop

PM sent

[MARTIN KELSON]

Thank you ��
May pop to Vauxhall this week & see what they can get.
If not Germany it is, got an office of ours in Germany so no real headache.

[M Sutton]

Good progress. Will look nice all freshly painted! Do you plan to attend any shows this year?

[MARTIN KELSON]

Good progress. Will look nice all freshly painted! Do you plan to attend any shows this year?

Yes hoping to get to a few as long as the weather isn't as bad as last year!
Like to go to Billing, retro show at Weston Park (only about 5 miles from home) & whatever else takes me fancy at the time.

[M Sutton]

Cool :)

[Novasport]

Thank you ��
May pop to Vauxhall this week & see what they can get.
If not Germany it is, got an office of ours in Germany so no real headache.

Popped next door to Vauxhall for you but the part in NLS :(
Looks like it's back to plan A!