1987 Vauxhall Nova Ski

[Matt]

Bought the car in October 2008 from a village in Lincolnshire. The car was driven occasionally by an old guy but was garaged most of its life. Then it was sold to another guy in the village who bought it for his daughter to learn to drive in but she didn't get round to learning so the car just sat in his garage for a while. As a result the car has only done 15k miles and was almost totally mint! I then purchased the car and drove it back to Cumbria where it sat in my garage for a couple of weeks before going in the bodyshop to have a few minor things touched up.

My original plans were to make it into a Nova Sport replica however after finding out the 'Ski' is a very very rare model, I've decided to leave it how it is for now and do a few other mod's instead.

Anyway, finally got the car back today and took some pics and I have to say I'm very happy with whats been done...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00032.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00029.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00034.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00038.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00033.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00026.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00043.jpg

Front Valance had a few stone chips but is mint now...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00042.jpg

All 4 arches have been rolled flat and undersealed...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00036.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00037.jpg

Inside is like a time-warp...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00035.jpg

Here's some bits I've collected so far...

Compomotive MO's refurbed in Polar White to match the car...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00017.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00018.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00019.jpg

New centre caps and decals from Comp...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00025.jpg

[Matt]

Almost new set of Goodyear Eagle F1's ready to be wrapped round them...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00040.jpg

Gaz coilovers...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00020.jpg

Mint set of Sport mirrors...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00021.jpg

Brand New Headlamp Protectors...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00024.jpg



Still looking out for a decent set of brakes (2.0L or V6) and then it's just a case of throwing it all on.


Cheers for looking,

Matt

:thumb:

[Plug]

looks mint going to look even better dropped on them comps.

[Mattman]

looks great mate, good idea keeping it as the 'ski'

[Adam]

That is going to look stunning, slammed on white mo's :cool:

[belly257]

immaculate looking nova will look awsome when done:thumb:

[Matt]

Cheers for the comments fella's!

[calibra-keith]

looks a nice clean nova that bud, love them wheels im thinking on getting a set myself at some point.

[vaughanmc]

Will be tidy once you have it all done fella :)

Is a Nova 'Ski' not just a dealership special ?

[novasportc550]

thats a great wee nova you have there chum, it will look even better when you get all them parts on..:thumb:

nova sport rep..:confused::confused::D:thumb:

[meritlover]

please do not modify this car in any way. or i will cry

edit:
however, the graphic of the person skiing is just asking to be violated lol

[rodgers]

who gives a **** about a nova ski!! nova sport rep i recon

[meach86]

Thats going to look mint when done id paint inside the archs white so you can see it throught the wheels

[Jack]

however, the graphic of the person skiing is just asking to be violated lol
LOL I was just thinking that lol

Off to photoshop I go :D

[Mattman]

already been done in Matt's previous thread

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/Dods1/untitled-12.jpg

[Andy]

Very nice example is that.
Looks like theres some nice bits to go on aswell.I shall keep an eye on this.

[John]

nice car! now get those bits on!

[NOV4_SPORT]

WOW, very nice, will look realy good with the wheels on and lowered.


iain

[Matt]

Cheers for the comments guys :thumb:

Haven't done anything with the car yet, just stuck on a few bits. Haven't got any axel stands to sit the car on atm so I can't swop the suspension over just yet. Tyres will be getting fitted on Fri so hopefully I'll be able to get the suspension and wheels fitted on Fri.

Today I've just fitted the lower trim for the valance...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00054.jpg

Stuck on the Sport mirrors...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00049.jpg

Headlamp protectors...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00048.jpg

Looking pretty smart from the front now...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00045.jpg


:thumb:

[Jay]

Looking good Matt, what are the rear springs lowered to 90- mm?

[Matt]

Rear springs are 80's fella.

[NOVA13SPORT]

the headlamp protectors look good, glad they went to such a nice looking motor:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

For being nearly original (once your done) it will definately be a head turner

Nice one fella :)

[Matt]

Have had the tyres fitted to the MO's and today I finally got my coilovers all bolted on...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00069.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00070.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00068.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/18a9f303.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00067.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00075.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00073.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00076.jpg


:cool: :thumb:

[brainsnova]

its looking good. did you fit the rest of the bolts as they will come loose with only 2 bolts in each wheel.

[Matt]

Cheers, I've just got it out the garage fella - will obviously fit all the bolts before it goes anywhere!

[Adam]

Looks cool as fook. :cool:

[sport]

Looking good there fella :thumb:

[novasportc550]

sweet......:cool::cool: :thumb::thumb:

[Jay]

Wow Matt looking very nice indeed!

[krobinson]

Beautiful car mate :)

[Matt]

Cheers fellas, glad you like it!

[robertdevlin69]

absolutely love it mate,you keeping it standard under the bonnet?

[Matt]

absolutely love it mate,you keeping it standard under the bonnet?

I am for now, quite like the idea of a C16XE under there but nothing definate atm!

:thumb:

[Jay]

I am for now, quite like the idea of a C16XE under there but nothing definate atm!

:thumb:

Do it :thumb: :D

[AlexW]

Love the picture from the rear :D Looks so nice and bluky with those Fat tyres!

[robertdevlin69]

c16xe on throttle boddies,job done

[trackdaynova]

beautiful car mate, proper clean that :)

[L14MNP]

That is one fine looking motor! Love the ski graphics/stripes lol

[novasportc550]

what other plans do you have for it chum.

if i owned it, i would fit an exhaust and that would be it complete ..:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[Dave.]

i actually love this nova, as above a exhaust sould be its only change, it looks superb!

is it going pv this year? would love to come and have a look round it, looks uber shexii lol

edit:- and 2 more wheel nuts on each wheel wouldnt go a miss lol :thumb:

[Matt]

what other plans do you have for it chum.

if i owned it, i would fit an exhaust and that would be it complete ..:thumb::thumb::thumb:

Not a great deal else planned atm. Things to do list is;

Bigger brakes
Hubs, TCA's, tiebars, calipers, etc off and all painted up with new bolts to freshen it up
Eccentric topmounts
Rear drums painted up
All 4 arches properly undersealerd (possibly painted body colour)
New exhaust (quite fancy an Ashley Sport back box on it)
Maybe a snowplough bumper

Future plans - would like to put a C16XE on TB's in it (much like Dec's old SR) but thats just an idea atm.

Other than that it will be staying as it is and kept as clean as I can manage!

:thumb:

[Novasport]

I am for now, quite like the idea of a C16XE under there but nothing definate atm!

:thumb:

Get hold of some 1300 internals, put the 1300 crank & rods in the 1200 to make it 1400cc. Run it on twin DCOE's, job done:thumb:

[Matt]

i actually love this nova, as above a exhaust sould be its only change, it looks superb!

is it going pv this year? would love to come and have a look round it, looks uber shexii lol

edit:- and 2 more wheel nuts on each wheel wouldnt go a miss lol :thumb:

Cheers mate!

Yeah I hope to bring it along to a few shows this year (at least PV and Billing).

:D

[Nick J]

Not a great deal else planned atm. Things to do list is;

Bigger brakes
Hubs, TCA's, tiebars, calipers, etc off and all painted up with new bolts to freshen it up
Eccentric topmounts
Rear drums painted up
All 4 arches properly undersealerd (possibly painted body colour)
New exhaust (quite fancy an Ashley Sport back box on it)
Maybe a snowplough bumper
Sell it to Nick J?? :)
Future plans - would like to put a C16XE on TB's in it (much like Dec's old SR) but thats just an idea atm.

Other than that it will be staying as it is and kept as clean as I can manage!

:thumb:

.

[Matt]

lol lol lol

Afraid my Dad has first dibs on it IF and when I come to sell it! He seems to really like this one!

[Matt]

Get hold of some 1300 internals, put the 1300 crank & rods in the 1200 to make it 1400cc. Run it on twin DCOE's, job done:thumb:

That would be cool too, as said nothing definate for the engine atm though.

[Nick J]

lol lol lol

Afraid my Dad has first dibs on it IF and when I come to sell it! He seems to really like this one!

Take this as second dibs! I really like this car ;)

[DW-Nova]

That is mint mate, lovely looking car ! absolutley like a time warp ! would look really good with the arches painted white, personally i wouldnt go for an xe in there but focus more on a period 8v engine, how about either a 1.4 or 1.6 8v ? as they essentially all look the same.

[Mazz]

Get hold of some 1300 internals, put the 1300 crank & rods in the 1200 to make it 1400cc. Run it on twin DCOE's, job done:thumb:


That would be cool too, as said nothing definate for the engine atm though.

tar-dar :)

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111407

[Matt]

lol Tempting!

Definately want to keep it small block anyway and relatively period. Just like the Corsa engine idea as it will go straight in on standard mounts and will look good with everthing painted up on it.

[DW-Nova]

corsa engine idea ? yeh personally i wouldnt want to go cutting this about, looks very mint !

[Benn]

Thats very very nice,

[Matt]

corsa engine idea ? yeh personally i wouldnt want to go cutting this about, looks very mint !



Future plans - would like to put a C16XE on TB's in it (much like Dec's old SR) but thats just an idea atm.

:thumb:

Aye, don't want to go chopping it atall tbh.

[nova_mike]

This looks great!

Be nice to see it with its goodies on stunning condition

mike

[vaughanmc]

Looking really impressive fella :)

[Ernie]

Thats sweet

[Nobby]

thats a foookin beaaaauty matey!! i would leave the exterior as it is ski badges and all!!

[amggsi]

Really does look the part, wheels really suit it!!


As for engine plans, I'd stick to 8v small block and twin 40's, just to keep the period look under the bonnet!!

[Matt]

Really does look the part, wheels really suit it!!


As for engine plans, I'd stick to 8v small block and twin 40's, just to keep the period look under the bonnet!!

Cheers mate, yer really do want to keep it all old skool/ period looking. I'll have to have a proper think about engine plans!

[benw456]

Smart! Nice car mate! ;)

[Gemima]

It is a lovely car, keep it as standard as possible as theres not many around! :thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

thats fooking lovely dude wish mine was a mk1

[Matt]

Cheers for all the comments guys. Haven't got much time to do anything with the Nova for the next few weeks so doubt there'll be much of an update for a while now.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Looks excellent as is.

[Dod]

Leave the Body and interior as it is mate, it looks fantastic and as said, go for a Small Block and Twin carbs.

[Steve]

Looks prefect with those wheels and suspension! :thumb:

[Plug]

nice looking motor you've got there.

Standard Mk1 FTW.

Plough maybe

[Southie]

Cracking clean car. Some nice goodies being attached aswell.

Please don't put a snowplough on, as the club is going to need renaming to plough nova group lol

[Matt]

The interior will be staying standard apart from the addition of a pair of headrests.
I like the idea of carbs too, as said it will definately be staying small block!

For those who haven't seen here's some pics of the bay/ front end when I stripped it down before going into the bodyshop...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_1056.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_1050.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_1018.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_1014.jpg

And the back panel...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_1051.jpg

:thumb:

[Andy]

That really is superb,been well looked after.

[Connor]

v clean engine bay

[Sloth]

whats gettin painted?

[Matt]

Small update!

I'm off this week and next week so hopefully going to get a few bits done on the car.

Today I just got the Nova up on axle stands and got all the hubs, TCA's, tiebars etc off. They'll be going under the wire wheel and then freshly painted up. Going to try and clean all the bolts up aswell and take them down the local platers if they come up well and get them zinc plated. If not I'll just get some new ones to make it all look nice and tidy. Also going to get some Hammerite White paint tomorrow and start painting the inner arches to make them all look nice and fresh behind the wheels.

Few pics...

Nasty old rusty hubs...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/735813e7.jpg

All whipped off and ready to be cleaned...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/6e54faaa.jpg

Arches ready to be cleaned and painted...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/fbec9768.jpg

Dug out some Maxtorq drilled and grooved discs (for my brtohers project but I've stolen them)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/ac1f77b8.jpg

And some Mintex 1144 Pads...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/fe3d285f.jpg

Finally got hold of a proper fuel cap (thanks to amggsi, top fella)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f878bd34.jpg

And got some nice new wheel bolts from PRI Racing...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/6fb2a8d6.jpg

Random shot of how I left the car tonight...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/acb8fe6e.jpg

And another random side shot from when I got it out the garage dismorning for a quick run...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/ca53326d.jpg


:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Looks perfect mate :)

White inner arches will really set it off too

[Jay]

Looking good Matt, got a link of where you got the wheel nuts from?

[Matt]

Looking good Matt, got a link of where you got the wheel nuts from?

The bolts are from www.priracing.co.uk (http://www.priracing.co.uk/). These are the ones I got; Clicky (http://www.priracing.com/product.php/1095/158/bolt---taper-60-degree-seat-m12x1-5--26mm-shaft-length--19mm-hex).

:thumb:

[Adam]

STUNNING :cool:

You are binning those Delco brakes i assume? lol

[bmw156]

looks like some nice work nice one

[Matt]

STUNNING :cool:

You are binning those Delco brakes i assume? lol

Cheers mate!

Yep, they're going straight in the bin! Need to find the 16v calipers that are kicking around somewhere and then the brakes should be sweet!

:D

[discoinferno]

brilliant , i want it :D

love the colour, love the wheels, interior is spotless :D

[amggsi]

Finally got hold of a proper fuel cap (thanks to amggsi, top fella)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f878bd34.jpg



Glad it's of use to you, must be the dearest postage ever, hand delivered from NI to Carlisle!!lol lol

Car's looking well, would have been nice to see it the other day.:thumb:

[trackdaynova]

+1rep for having such a nice car and keeping us up to date with plenty of pictures :)

[Matt]

Glad it's of use to you, must be the dearest postage ever, hand delivered from NI to Carlisle!!lol lol

Car's looking well, would have been nice to see it the other day.:thumb:

lol I know mate, that's proper service! Royal mail eat your heart out! Talking of Royal mail, cash is in the post fella :thumb:


+1rep for having such a nice car and keeping us up to date with plenty of pictures :)

Cheers fella! Very nice of you! Glad you're liking the progress :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

id stay with small block mate but if it was mine i would use a gte block and stay 8 valve really nice though matey!!!

[Plug]

yea the car looks top notch as is loving the comp's and keeping the ski graphics is a big :thumb: up from me.

[Matt]

Another small update. Not alot today as the garage is fecking freezing and I feel terrible. What I've done may not look alot but scrubbing the inner arches, brake lines, inside the turrets etc to get all the crud off, with a toothbrush, is an awfully tedious job! Then waiting for them to dry out properly and then masking the fiddly brake lines with cold hands is a nightmare! lol On top of this I've had to sit my **** for two hours on the concrete floor and dab the inner arches with hammerite!

Took a few pics of the first coat so thought I'd stick them up as I'm tired an bored...

Pics don't do them justice as thery're looking spot on...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/54d8c03e.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/64a9f889.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/3652a483.jpg

And yesterday I picked up some new bolts to replace the crappy rusty ones...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/b14b2245.jpg

Will hopefully get all the hubs etc cleaned up and ready to go back on by the end of the weekend.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

You're very keen by the sounds of it. Beware of piles though lol

Where did you get the bolts from?

[Matt]

You're very keen by the sounds of it. Beware of piles though lol

Where did you get the bolts from?

lol Keen? Just want the bloody thing eaxctly how I want it before I MOT it so I have to do as little as possible on it afterwards! Managed to kinda keep shuffling about so wasn't too bad when I finally got up.

Got those bolts from a local engineering company who do speacialists bolts etc and they managed to match them all and get me a new set. Only £11 and I got a load spare.

:thumb:

[nova-saloon]

this is 1 sexy nova:thumb: i love it. keep up the good work

[vaughanmc]

Colour-coded inner arches FTW mate :)

How many coats did you give them, did you just paint over the original Underseal stuff ?

[Matt]

That's just the first coat fella. They'll get at least one more coat tomorrow and then that should be them sweet. And yeah I just uber cleaned the original underseal and painted on top of it - will be fine.

[krobinson]

Really love this car, it's good to see it in the hands of a true enthusiast. Love what your doing with it and hope you have it for many years to come.

Keep the updates coming!!

[retrimmer-oz]

wow this is going to be amazing!love it nice work mate :)

[jimbob-mcgrew]

awsome work man, looks v. clean and your making it even better.
few bits im not that keen on, but the overrall picture looks too good to knock it.
keep it up :thumb:

[krobinson]

How's the arches turned out ?

[Dod]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/b14b2245.jpg
Are the bolts on the bottom right for the Strut to Hub? If so you really need Lock nuts on them as being where they are theres a good possibility of them slackening.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/b14b2245.jpg
Are the bolts on the bottom right for the Strut to Hub? If so you really need Lock nuts on them as being where they are theres a good possibility of them slackening.

I would say they are for the tie bars, which aren't nyloc as standard. The strut to hub bolts are the 4 furthest to the left.

[Matt]

How's the arches turned out ?

Haven't touched the car since Friday as I've been feeling sh!t. Will bash on tomorrow though!

[DW-Nova]

Looking good mate ! Painting the inner arches body colour is something that most people never think of but it really makes a hell of a difference, plus it should help keep the rust at bay which as i'm sure everyone will agree is always a good thing hey ! very nice car, keep it up !!

[Matt]

Haven't done much with the car because I HATE painting and that‘s what needs done atm! Finished painting the front arches anyway and yesterday cleaned the tiebars, TCA's etc back to bare metal with a drill and sanding disc and dusted them with high build primer. Have sprayed the tiebars and TCA’s today and I just can’t seem to get a decent finish on them. I build it up in thin layers leaving about 30mins between coats but I’ve still ended up with runs, bubbles and bits where the paint just wont set. Hate trying to spray things with a can! Might just get them powder coated or something and be done with them as it seems I’m just terrible at painting :(

Couple of pics I took dismorning anyhow...

Arches after 1st coat:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/64a9f889.jpg

Then 2nd coat (finished):

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/0ba39b9e.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/7a56d24f.jpg

And the primered bits (forgot to get any pics of them as bare metal)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/1ba0545c.jpg


Have left the bits I tried to spray to dry over night and will see what they’re like in the morning :roll:

[krobinson]

Great work mate :)

[AlexW]

Great work. Im planning on doing my arches, really not looking forward to it.

[Jay]

Looking good Matt, those painted inner arches make a lot of difference :thumb:

[Graeme]

Looks good mate also liking the painted arches

[dj_wudgey]

looks nice matey tidy!!

[Matt]

Cheers!

I'm sick of it atm though. The tiebars etc turned out naff so gonna have to clean them all back again and then take them down the powder coaters to get a decent finish on them. Wont be doing anything for a while now though as I go away again for a couple of weeks tonight so the car will just remain up on axle stands for a while.

Wanted to get all the arches and bits cleaned up and painted during these last two weeks but as I've been ill and not had a car to get about in I've got f*ck all done! Quite pissed off tbh.

[John]

Looks much better for the 2nd coat matt! Just think about the end result.

[Adam]

Have you just done the arches with hammerite?Looks a top job.

[cole.321]

a up mate ow much were them comps pal and where you get them and car looks mint mate

[Matt]

Have you just done the arches with hammerite?Looks a top job.

Yeah, just used Hammerite. First coat takes ages but the second coat takes half the time and finishes it all off nicely.


a up mate ow much were them comps pal and where you get them and car looks mint mate

Bought the Comps from another member on here inc the Goodyears. Then had them all refurbed so they weren't cheap!

[AlexW]

Looking good dude. Whats next to do?

[corsakid]

this nova is amzing very clean very subtle, how it should be in my opinion very very nice

[Matt]

Cheers lads!


Looking good dude. Whats next to do?

Paint the suspension bits for the front and paint the rear inner arches and the drums.

Then I'll be looking for a nice exhaust system and possibly some engine bits. Off for a month at Easter so hopefully I'll get it all done, MOT'd and back on the road then.

:thumb:

[J4MES]

Are the centre caps on the comps anodised?? Small touch but I bet they would look awesome in red, to go with the bumpstrips and the pinstripe!!

Ps love it!! Ipitimises the perfect Nova for me!!:thumb:

[Matt]

No real update...

Did a couple of bits with the car this weekend and got it back on four wheels and out the garage. Managed to finally get a nice finish on all the hubs etc and bolted them all back on - I've got some pics on my cam but the battery has died so I'll upload them later.

Haven't been that enthusiastic about the car for the last couple of months as it's just sat in the garage doing nothing so got it out and took some pics on my other cam just for the hell of it...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/d773b0e9.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/d193ee75.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/7f746347.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/1798fa71.jpg

Looks really fresh with the painted arches...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/e1af6f25.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/505db6d9.jpg

What's missing though?

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f39c6daa.jpg

Another random shot...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/a648eaa4.jpg

:tard:

[Iain]

What's missing: caliper, two wheel bolts, and rust.

[Gareth87]

missing 2 wheel bolts matey!

[Matt]

What's missing: caliper, two wheel bolts, and rust.

Give that man a banana!

[Jay]

Looks very nice Matt, few subtle mods make your car perfect.

[Matt]

Looks very nice Matt, few subtle mods make your car perfect.

Cheers. Few other goodies in the pipeline too :)

[areofall]

did you have to trim the back arches to fits the compomotives, are they 15"X7"

[Matt]

did you have to trim the back arches to fits the compomotives, are they 15"X7"

All the arches have been folded to stop any catching. The MO's are 15" 6J.

[areofall]

I've 15" Cesaro's and hope they fit without rolling the arches though mine is a mk2 and they havt a narrower lip

[Matt]

I've 15" Cesaro's and hope they fit without rolling the arches though mine is a mk2 and they havt a narrower lip

I had MO's on my old Mk2's and they caught on the arch lips on both cars.

[R1CH]

Paint the centres and the edges of the discs before you fit them for good, stop them going rusty and looking sh*t, i'll get those topmounts dropped off at somepoint as well.

[burgo]

that looks awesome

[Adam]

Stunning :cool:

What tyres you running on the mo's, 45s?

[Matt]

Paint the centres and the edges of the discs before you fit them for good, stop them going rusty and looking sh*t, i'll get those topmounts dropped off at somepoint as well.

Aye, I've sprayed the whole disc silver so you can't really tell.


Stunning :cool:

What tyres you running on the mo's, 45s?

Yeah, 45's.

[krobinson]

Love this car, looks great! Keep up the good work :)

[matthew172]

that looks very very nice matt, the gf's been putting gsi window surrounds and new vinyl on bgu this weekiend, looks mint

[Simon 1867]

Looks lovely your car matt. The mods are perfect for it too.

[peester]

spot on all of it,.. faultless choice mods.. nice one chap.

need to check this out at the shows.

[Matt]

Cheers fellas!


that looks very very nice matt, the gf's been putting gsi window surrounds and new vinyl on bgu this weekiend, looks mint

Nice one, always did need those few touches BGU. Sounds like she's looking after it well!

[Garingo]

Lovely clean car Matt. You must be really proud to own her.
They don't come more mint than that.
The wheels look super on her as well.
Good for you.

[Dec16v]

Fresh!!!!

[trackdaynova]

looking uber mint mate, loving the white inner arches! +rep for having a beaut car!

[dj_wudgey]

this car is ace!! top motor dude!!

[Matt]

What are your lot's thought's on this? Possibly with some old skool Compomotive Motorsport decals on them...

MO's

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/a648eaa4.jpg

Vs. TH's

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/cfac1a73.jpg

[Steve]

Mo's, suit it 100%

[vaughanmc]

TH's in Polar White would look good, so theres not as much of a contrast to the car :thumb:

The MO's look mint on it as well mind you

[peester]

TH's never photoshop on very well, but i think both would suit it..

have both sets lol

[LEWI007]

Im going to build a sport rep soon, but ill just use a base model mk1 or even a mk2, your SKI looks waaaay to nice to turn into a sport i would leave it as a ski mate, and id go for the TH's if your thinking about it :thumb:

[Rickyb]

i love this and i would say 100% keep the MO's.

[Matt]

Did a little bit more today. Finished painting the rear inner arches and gave the drums a lick of black...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/c94792d1.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/fc00f8c5.jpg

Couldn't get the backbox off so masked off the tailpipe and just painted that instaed...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/ccaa4e34.jpg

Looks very smart with the white behind the wheels (crap pics)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/3405f496.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/76241de6.jpg

Zorst...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/0c02a42d.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/7b144a34.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/6cce9b63.jpg

And tomorrow these will be getting fitted and the camber sorted out along with a few other bits...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/44409349.jpg

:thumb:

[Steve]

One of my favourite mk1s, so simple but looks perfect! :thumb:

[matthew172]

good work there matt

[Jay]

Nice one mate.

[vaughanmc]

Looks awsome Matt! :thumb:

Inner arches look the snooks as well fella :)

[John]

looking good Matt! What rear suspension set up do you have? separate shocks and springs? or coilovers?

[peester]

^^ avos or gaz..? john, probably those 'shorter' variation..

cracking advert for coilovers this motor is.. its a great 'beat the credit crunch' project thread too, .. who cares about expensive bits of kit when the car looks this great.
I think it wants putting in a mag this..

[Adam]

Its on low rear springs iirc (i.e. not coilovers)

[1.6 8v turbo nova]

:cry:

[Tim-SR]

Have had the tyres fitted to the MO's and today I finally got my coilovers all bolted on...





http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00068.jpg












:cool: :thumb:

my new wall paper:)

absolutly gorgeous car mate!

[dj_wudgey]

my new wall paper:)

absolutly gorgeous car mate!

is isnt it dude stunning example!!

[Courtnova16v]

What are your lot's thought's on this? Possibly with some old skool Compomotive Motorsport decals on them...

MO's

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/a648eaa4.jpg

Vs. TH's

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/cfac1a73.jpg
Go with the TH's. I would say that though, I've got OZ on mine which look nearly the same.

[Matt]

looking good Matt! What rear suspension set up do you have? separate shocks and springs? or coilovers?

This is the setup I'm using John (-80mm rear springs)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00020.jpg

[Matt]

Cheers for all the comments btw guys!

[c20 nva]

nice looking car mate :thumb:

[Adam]

Is that rear spoiler same as a gte one? (just unpainted) ?

[vaughanmc]

Is that rear spoiler same as a gte one? (just unpainted) ?

Aye it will be the same one as the SR's and Antibes etc Adam :)

[Adam]

So a gte one is different????

[vaughanmc]

GTE one is the same except its painted...

Not sure if theres a difference in feeling though due to the SR's being rubber and the GTE's being painted

[Adam]

Cool, cheers

+rep


"
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to vaughanmc again."

oh well, the thought was there lol

[vaughanmc]

Glad I could help Adam

Cheers fella :thumb:

[Mike]

That PS on TH's fapping ace Matt!!

BTW, Ive now got a pic of those rear arch carpets you were after chap?

[Matt]

That PS on TH's fapping ace Matt!!

BTW, Ive now got a pic of those rear arch carpets you were after chap?

Ta!

PM me the pic please fella :thumb:

[Jay]

Are you getting Th's then Matt?

[Matt]

Watch this space ;)

[John]

This is the setup I'm using John (-80mm rear springs)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/DSC00020.jpg

Shortened rear shocks matt? Rear springs come in the kit or are they coilsprings89 ones? How much if you don't mind me asking?

[Mike]

Watch this space ;)

Do it :thumb: they look fapping ace on white motors :D

Theres a pic of those arch carpets in the for sale in a thread by me mate ;)

[Matt]

Shortened rear shocks matt? Rear springs come in the kit or are they coilsprings89 ones? How much if you don't mind me asking?

Nah, just the standard Gaz GHA kit. The springs are just the ones Gaz supply too. I'm pretty sure it's just a bog standard GHA kit but I got them second hand so can't be certain.

[John]

Nah, just the standard Gaz GHA kit. The springs are just the ones Gaz supply too. I'm pretty sure it's just a bog standard GHA kit but I got them second hand so can't be certain.

Cool, thanks matt.

[Jay]

Watch this space ;)

Good lad, 6x14 with 195 45 14's.... :D

[Matt]

Funky topmounts on...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/7f78ab37.jpg

Bolted up again...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/a8ff34b9.jpg

Bosh...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/0d873b7d.jpg

Was gonna paint a few other bits and bobs and sort the calipers out but cba. Will get it all finished when I'm back again in a couple of weeks and then it'll be MOT time!

[Novasport]

.

[R1CH]

That top part of the damper doesn't seem to sticking out the top of the nut very far ? not as far as mine did ?
Maybe try them without those spacers ? Take the springs off then just bolt up the topmounts with the spring seat (black bit on top of the spring) and nip them up, if the black bit is clamped up then they'll be ok, if there still loose then you'll have to run with the spacers.
Mine where early GAZ shocks, later ones might be different ?

[Matt]

That top part of the damper doesn't seem to sticking out the top of the nut very far ? not as far as mine did ?
Maybe try them without those spacers ? Take the springs off then just bolt up the topmounts with the spring seat (black bit on top of the spring) and nip them up, if the black bit is clamped up then they'll be ok, if there still loose then you'll have to run with the spacers.
Mine where early GAZ shocks, later ones might be different ?

Aye, I did think about leaving the spacer off as they don't stick through far. Just stuck with them though. Will no doubt whip them off AGAIN next time and see what's what. Did the spacers slot over the slightly thicker part of the piston and sit on top of the spring seat on yours? They're not quite wide enough to do that mine and are just kinda loose before the weight of the car is put on them (seems dodgy).

[R1CH]

Aye they sat on the wider part, were machined to fit perfectly, so if there not sitting right on yours then i'd take them.
Older ones are likely different to the newer ones.

[Matt]

Aye they sat on the wider part, were machined to fit perfectly, so if there not sitting right on yours then i'd take them.
Older ones are likely different to the newer ones.

Fairdoos, thought that would be the case.

[dj_wudgey]

nice matey loving the coilovers!!

[Daz9124]

This car is Stunning and will become one of the best on the circuit IMO,I Doff my hat to you sir, take a Bow

Wheels, id consider the new OldSkool re-issue flat face Mo's that Reyland have got in (Check them out thay are stunning and not on a nova yet) in 16"'s or go with something different other than the usual mo's TH's Sheeplines ect

Choose your wheels very carefully as they could really set this Car out from the crowd :thumb:

[Adam]

Looking good mate. How did you tighten the top mount nut? (seeing as you cant get to the piston flat)

[Matt]

Looking good mate. How did you tighten the top mount nut? (seeing as you cant get to the piston flat)

Was just able to get an 8mm spanner to hold the flat whilst I did up the topmount nut. Didn't put it on really tight as I was pretty sure they'd have to come off again and the spacers taken out. They'll stick through alot more once I've done this.

[sparkie1401]

simply stunning and what a find, keep up the good work.

my auntie had a nova ski years ago, she killed it though, shame!

check my project out, very diff to urs but take a look

[ReeceH]

as said on cwc,looks stunning that lad! i actually thought you were sumone else when you 1st posted it on there. 'hence my commet ' matt keep a car long' haha
keep up the good work, wouldnt mind a look at it at somepoint when you get it on the road mate!

[matthew172]

that thing looks the absolute dogs balls

[Matt]

Cheers for all the comments!

Reece, I'll still have those calipers off you if you still have them? I'll be back again in 2 weeks so we'll sort it out then if thats ok?

[ReeceH]

nebother matt! just give me a shout when your back and we will sort it out,still got em like.

[andy_017]

Good work matt! You've got to love the coolness of old school mk1's :thumb:

[Matt]

Got a couple of bits done today. Was expecting some calipers to be dropped off but the fella never turned up. Got my coilovers set up better, gonna get some spacers made up to stop any movement between the topmount and the spring seat though.

Anyway here's a few pics I took just for the sake of this thread...

Spacer that didn't quite fit so was removed (supposed to fit over the wider part and sit on the spring seat)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f8258255.jpg

How the topmounts are now...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/7a6f4ab5.jpg

Fitted up again. This time the piston flat sticks through nicely...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/042c2f42.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f6ecd26b.jpg

Both together...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f0ecec9f.jpg

Got some period mudflaps this week...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/4163a89a.jpg

Turned the U-clamp on the exhaust the other way up as it was making a mess of my driveway lol ...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/c6e90db7.jpg

A crap pic in the sun, just trying to show the effect of the painted arches...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/51294c9c.jpg

And another one of it looking shiney in the sun (first time in fooking ages!)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/d6cdd0e3.jpg

Oil change and new filter tomorrow and hopefully the calipers painted, fitted up and blead.

;)

[vaughanmc]

Looks really really good with those painted inner arches mate! :)

Top work! The cars a credit to you

[Adam]

As stunning as ever, loving that last pic.

Its just this that lets it down ;)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f0ecec9f.jpg
lol

[John]

Adam, 1.2's are the future!

[Matt]

As stunning as ever, loving that last pic.

Its just this that lets it down ;)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f0ecec9f.jpg
lol

lol I know fella.

Think I'm gonna start building a nicely spec'd 1.3 on twin 40's over the summer (when I've got some money coming in) and get a CR F13 box for it. Then come the end of the summer I aim to rebuild the car and do the engine conversion then. Just leaving the engine as it is for now for cheap insurance and just because I don't want to do anything else with the car now except drive it!

:thumb:

[peester]

it is the bollocks this car. Awesome.

[Graeme]

Looks really good mate, I wouldn't of been able to stop myself making a sport replica out of it, is it missing wheel bolts in the side shot?

[Matt]

it is the bollocks this car. Awesome.

Cheers dude!


Looks really good mate, I wouldn't of been able to stop myself making a sport replica out of it, is it missing wheel bolts in the side shot?

Aye, it's still tempting to do a Sport rep but I like the fact that it's different to anything else. It'll pretty much be a sport bar the decals once the engine has be fettled!

Yer it's missing a couple of bolts form each wheel, just beacuse I'm only rolling it in and out of the garage atm and because I've had the wheels off alot lately.

[novasportc550]

nova coming along nicely chum, nice simple mods, nothing to over the top..


good work..:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

[areofall]

Just wonderingis it a4or 5 speed,Matt?

[Matt]

4 Speed fella.

[Steve]

Looks really good with the arches painted and tbh, this is probably rarer than a sport, i'd never heard of a ski before.

[areofall]

4 Speed fella.

Same as the star then, I have spare pin stripeto suit this, if youever require them?Same as the antibes,I think?

[sport]

Looking good Matt, the painted inner arches really finish it off.

[gazjoiner]

i wish i bought this model of nova when i had the chance! it is a really tidy nova mate :thumb:

lol at you scraping the exhaust :cool:

[krobinson]

Beautiful car mate, I honestly wouldnt change a thing.

Plans for a 1300 on carbs sounds ace, keep up the good work, one of my favourates!

[areofall]

Beautiful car mate, I honestly wouldnt change a thing.

Plans for a 1300 on carbs sounds ace, keep up the good work, one of my favourates!

The Nova king has spoke :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[SKoob]

looks sexual dropped on them white MOs :thumb: , really need to get some coilovers for mine. Engine choice sounds awesome too :thumb:

[Ash]

That is immense! I wouldn't touch a thing, just drive it. Good work :thumb:

[Matt]

Treat it to these today...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/68d7cb04.jpg

Stuck this head unit in...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/bf30ea95.jpg

Gave the engine a bit of de-grease...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/b6bb1ad5.jpg

Chasis legs came up well...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/f20dcecb.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/be82351f.jpg

Still no calipers :roll: So that's next weekends job now along with 2 new track-rod-end's. Then that will be the car finished for now and I'll book it's MOT!

:thumb:

[let_nova]

looks immense....that little bit of rust in the ppic above on the slam panel. treat it now before it develops :thumb:

[Graeme]

Love it mate, a well refined classic

[Matt]

Couple of bits...

New Vauxhall locking nut set and pair of new TRE's...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/b00cfb7f.jpg

Calipers I've refurbed today with new Mintex pads...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/6db6b113.jpg

Fitted...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/d7fc992a.jpg

Calipers will get stuck on tomorrow and the brakes blead and that's the car pretty much done.

:thumb:

[Graeme]

Can't beat a brake upgrade imo, car always feels loads better and safer

[peester]

sooo easy. :-)
looking special matey.

[Iain]

Doesn't Haynes tell you to have the bottom susp bolts facing the other way?

Looking very clean and new though, nice one.

[DW-Nova]

Mint little car mate, lovely !! just make sure you get that little bit of rust sorted out asap, is there any other rust on the car at all ? like the sound of a new engine too !! to many people are too quick to bin the little OHC engine's but imo theyre very under rated !! and nice and light and super easy to work on :) best of luck to you !

[Matt]

Mint little car mate, lovely !! just make sure you get that little bit of rust sorted out asap, is there any other rust on the car at all ? like the sound of a new engine too !! to many people are too quick to bin the little OHC engine's but imo theyre very under rated !! and nice and light and super easy to work on :) best of luck to you !

Cheers! Yeah I'll have a look at that little bit of rust, it's just minimal surface rust though, nothing to worry about. Apart from that, the car is totally rust free tbh. Thing with a white car aswell is you can easily spot any rust and tell whether the car is properly 'mint' or not.

Been looking at Kieth Robinsons old NDZ and I'm loving the engine spec! Would be cool to build something up to that sort of standard, but we'll have to wait and see.

:thumb:

[peester]

Been looking at Kieth Robinsons old NDZ and I'm loving the engine spec! Would be cool to build something up to that sort of standard, but we'll have to wait and see.

:thumb:

i found watching his lil nurburgring vid from few years ago a great ad for carb'd small blocks . sold!. lol.

[dj_wudgey]

absolutely stunning motor this mate!! i agree xe_nova though get that rust sorted dude!!

[Matt]

Update!

Car is booked for MOT @ 12.30 on Monday :cool:

Couple of bits;

New calipers on (cheers to R1CH for re building them for me)...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/b665e1c7.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/df2278e0.jpg

I was offered these for a price I couldn't refuse, had them dropped off today (again cheers to Rich) :cool:...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/2aa2395d.jpg

Freshly blasted ready for paint...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/d9b0f549.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/9085e036.jpg

All that need's done this weekend now is:

- Brakes blead
- TRE's tightend up
- Thread on drive shaft re-cut for castle nut

:thumb:

[Ash]

:ENVY: I need those wheels in my life!

[peester]

:-o meh! the th's

are you jesus??

[Matt]

:-o meh! the th's

are you jesus??

LOL! :confused: lol

[Mike]

Yesssh!! Got yourself a set of 15" TH's!!!!!

My Mk1 brother!!

[krobinson]

Jammy git with the TH's!!

[areofall]

Not sure on th's though ! lol

[Plug]

i prefer the Mo's but the Th's are still dam fine looking wheels

[L33 LEG]

sell me the MOs

looks as mint as always!

[AlexW]

Good luck with the MOT. Was the brake problem the piston on each caliper?

[Matt]

sell me the MOs

looks as mint as always!

Cheers, MO's aren't going anywhere atm, don't know what I want to do with them yet.


Good luck with the MOT. Was the brake problem the piston on each caliper?

Yeah the pistons were siezed and it turns out they weren't fully compressed but wouldn't budge atall! So they were rebuilt and cleaned up.

[SKoob]

looks superb, I must say I prefer it with the MOs as it just looks spot on, engine plans sound good too :cool:

[dj_wudgey]

those new rims will look **** hot matey!!

[Matt]

Had the MOT rescheduled for today as we didn't manage to finish the car on Sun!

Anyway took it down at 12.30 and it FAILED;


Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases:eek:...




...so quickly got it home, nipped up the rear bearings, took it back, fella stuck a bit of exhaust cement on the little hole and she PASSED!

Good times!

:thumb:

[peester]

ha! nipped up..? thought it be worn out..

good good. now sell it to me lol.

[dj_wudgey]

Had the MOT rescheduled for today as we didn't manage to finish the car on Sun!

Anyway took it down at 12.30 and it FAILED;

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases:eek:...




...so quickly got it home, nipped up the rear bearings, took it back, fella stuck a bit of exhaust cement on the little hole and she PASSED!

Good times!

:thumb:

glad you got it through so quick matey!!

[vaughanmc]

Nice one mate! Quite a crap feeling when your pride and joy fails its MOT but least it wasn't anything major

Well done man :thumb:

[Matt]

Nice one mate! Quite a crap feeling when your pride and joy fails its siMOT but least it wasn't anything major

Well done man :thumb:

Aye, was a bit crappy when he said he can't pass it but was pleased it was just a couple of niggly bits.

Was great to finally get out a drive it though, especially since I haven't driven atall since October! It's not very fast by any means but sticks to the road a treat in corners! lol

[vaughanmc]

It's not very fast by any means but sticks to the road a treat in corners! lol

That's what its all about :D :thumb:

[Adam]

How tight did you do the bearings? Dont over-do them

Good news on the pass

[R1CH]

Did you take it down to Mallys ? (burnfoot), i reckon that'd be the first time Ol'Rodgers failed a car for a while !! lol

[Matt]

How tight did you do the bearings? Dont over-do them

Good news on the pass

Didn't over do them, they could still be tightend further, just did them enough to get rid of the bit of play that was there.


Did you take it down to Mallys ? (burnfoot), i reckon that'd be the first time Ol'Rodgers failed a car for a while !! lol

Aye, took it down Mallys, both of them sound fellas like! lol What an animal Mallys Evo is!

Rodger had a lad there doing work experience so maybe felt he had to be a bit more tight! Offered me a jack etc if I wanted to just sort the couple of bits out the back lol Had me up on the ramps aswell shouting out what to do, amusing fella tbh.

[R1CH]

Aye, took it down Mallys, both of them sound fellas like! lol What an animal Mallys Evo is!

Rodger had a lad there doing work experience so maybe felt he had to be a bit more tight! Offered me a jack etc if I wanted to just sort the couple of bits out the back lol Had me up on the ramps aswell shouting out what to do, amusing fella tbh.

Aye its a fair beast like, shame it sits in that garage most of its life.
Rodgers a ledgend ... left hand indicator, right hand indicator, side lights, dip beam, main beam ... all lights off !! lol

[AlexW]

Ah goodie on the mot pass. My mot tester is frendly like that.

If you know the mot tester it makes it much better lol

[SRimon]

I bloody love this car.

Needs a Declan Burke style engine bay as per the Gen Chat post though Matt. Will be awesome then.

[Matt]

Needs a Declan Burke style engine bay as per the Gen Chat post though Matt. Will be awesome then.

I'm hearin' ya! lol

[Plug]

congratz matey on the pass now get out and enjoy driving it :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

Ah goodie on the mot pass. My mot tester is frendly like that.

If you know the mot tester it makes it much better lol

i second that matey!! lol ive had a few things to sort when i get home afterwards if you get me lol

[Matt]

No update, just need to insure and tax it now but going away for the week on Monday so haven't botherd yet. Will be done for when I'm back though so I'm looking forward to some classic motoring again!

Took the dust sheets off this heap and got a couple of pics today so thought I'd stick 'em up...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/1e2c9929.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/4478c379.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/e325f161.jpg

It'll be finished one day :roll:

[Jay]

Woah! You kept that quiet Matt! More info needed :thumb: