1989 Nova project

[vx kev]

Thought i'd start posting up about my little project.

I got a 1989 1.2 swing 45,000 mile 2 owners from new in Glacier white back in October 2007. :eek:
Reason being it had an excellent shell with none of the usual rot that we all love to hate.
My purpose being to strip and rebuild it into a nice wee road/show car. (No trailor queen though)
Rather than changing to mk2 style like everyone & their aunty seems to be doing im keeping it a mk1.
Gte style bumpers etc. courtenay leather 5 stud conversion running turbo wheels and going a bit ott with the detail. (That was the plan anyway)
Ive a good strong C20XE there from my track car to put in it but idealy i would like a C20LET. Having not long done a V6 conversion on a mates Nova i decided that really wasnt for me.
So keeping it Nice clean simple & subtle

Having opted to replace the crossmember and slam panel it is currently in the bodyshop getting a full bare shell respray.
Hoping to get it back soon so i can get on with the build in order to have it ready for the summer :thumb:

So heres pictures of how it was when i bought it! More pics to follow of work i carried out on it before it went of to the bodyshop.

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[The Simps]

look forward to seeing it progress mate.

[vaughanmc]

Will be good to see some progress/pics

Another Scottish member as well :)

[wilson_sri]

Here you go Kevin :D

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Should be a weapon when finished.

[matt_vaughan]

keep it mk1 mate, thinking of converting my mk2 to mk1 SR style.

[bmw156]

looks good project chap. will be top when its painted etc

and mk1 FTW

[Southie]

Welcome to PNG :thumb:

Should be a nice build this with having such a nice clean shell to work on. Another MK1 I thought there wasn't any left in Scotland. Common as muck lad lol

Get some pics up of the V6 conversion as well :)

[Sloth]

agreed. v6 pics. tidy ride btw, but dont let it or ill buy you a sheep!

[vx kev]

Anyway as you can see from the pics Wilson put up it was a bit of a mismatch when i got it, mk1 rear + grille with mk2 front bumper :tard: (pictures updated on 1st post)

Still all original panels apart from the new front end i put on.

Before it went off to the Bodyshop i started by stripping down and removing slam panel and crossmember, welded the new 1 into place, stitch welding the engine bay before sealing and stonechipping. I also carried out the work for de-locking the doors and removing the rear wiper before rolling the archs to accomodate the choice of wheels.

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[dj_wudgey]

nice looks like youve got a nice solid car there mate looks like a good project any way keep it up!!

[Ernie]

looking good Kev and go get your post count up.

[~~joycey~~]

keep it mk1 mate, thinking of converting my mk2 to mk1 SR style.

Do it! :thumb:

[vx kev]

As its still in the bodyshop its given me plenty time to think about whats best to do with it.
Ive decided to use ye olde faithfull 2.0 16v from my old track car in it, it was a good strong engine having had a full rebuild with competition rings, main bearings, shells and head gasket amongst some of the parts used approx 1000 miles ago so why mess with what worked before......

Ive also collected a large box of parts ready to go to the powder coaters for some bling to look at......

Just itching to get her back and get on with the build, hopefully in Feb it will all kick off & get into full swing!!!!!!!

[The Simps]

like the sound of your plans!

Have some rep for doing the right thing.

[vx kev]

Theres been some progress folks, its now in primer!


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[The Simps]

yum yum

[sulphur]

Looking good. :cool:

[vx kev]

A wee update!
Still not got car back yet so in the mean time im getting everything ready just to build it back up again! Im running out of space for it all :roll:

Done a sump gasket, oil pump gasket etc. on the engine and painted up he block etc. ;)

Got a load of stuff powder coated in candy blue. List includes rear axle, fuel pump housing, bottom arms, track control arms & mouts, anti-roll bar, bonnet catch and spring, mainifold heat shield, rocker and timing covers, powercap and also the driveshafts so far. Just waiting on my exhaust and anti-roll bar and steering rack clamps :D

Got my front and rear strut braces, engine mounts, wiper motor plate and rear axle anti-roll bar done in anthracite grey :cool:

Also managed to get some brand spanking new grey roof gutter trims. Apparently the factory only has a select amount of passenger side ones left but no drivers side ones. Got my local dealer to do a search and they found me one at Dobbies in Carlisle. big up to Charlie at Evans Halshaw Edinburgh.......


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[wilson_sri]

Powderecoated bits look awesome bud. You not going turbo anymore then?

[vaughanmc]

Should be awsome to see this one taking shape :thumb:

Another Scottish Nova as well :D

[Sloth]

im lovin the theme, very scottish...

[vx kev]

Powderecoated bits look awesome bud. You not going turbo anymore then?

Turbo will still be happening like, its sitting there ready to go on :p
Just not at the moment tho, get it up and running for this summer and turbo it over the winter me thinks.
Spending more ££££ on other things the now for the :eek: factor!!!!!

Canny beat the old Irn-bru coil :thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Turbo will still be happening like, its sitting there ready to go on :p
Just not at the moment tho, get it up and running for this summer and turbo it over the winter me thinks.
Spending more ££££ on other things the now for the :eek: factor!!!!!

Canny beat the old Irn-bru coil :thumb:
Good crack, looking forward to seeing it done. You going to head down to Billing this year with us?

[bmw156]

looks very nice, but maybe a blue over kill. please say the car is not blue

[vx kev]

:) Car is Glacier white :D The whole of the underside is getting painted white aswell so hopefully all in all it will look the part!

Hopefully if McManus gets his finger out i'l be at Billing like, Getting Ally to fire down aswell in his V6 Beast :D

[Gibbo]

looks nice love the engine,top work:thumb:

[~~joycey~~]

Gotta love the coil :D

[novaowner999]

nice nove bay!

[dj_wudgey]

loving all the spryed bits for underneath dude will look awesome!! good work any way!!

[vx kev]

Powder coating is the way to go :cool:

Would get the car done if i could lol
Mind you maybe get it back quicker :roll:

[wilson_sri]

How long did it take IPF to do your bits? Got a few bits there just now, been waiting a while now.

[vx kev]

How long did it take IPF to do your bits? Got a few bits there just now, been waiting a while now.

I just dropped them off and left them with him with no time limit. They were with him for 2 weeks in total but im sure they sat for the first week untouched as he has had a mad rush on all of a sudden. Some silly people that like doing up motors or summit for show season :roll:

Im up there this week sometime dropping off a wheel and picking up my other bits so will see whats what bud if you dont hear before :thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Cool man. Im going to give him a call on Monday, only been away a week. But never asked him how long he would be lol What day you going up? Might get you to collect them for me if there done if they are finished in time, and you dont mind of course.

[vx kev]

Cool man. Im going to give him a call on Monday, only been away a week. But never asked him how long he would be lol What day you going up? Might get you to collect them for me if there done if they are finished in time, and you dont mind of course.

No probs, will prob be towards the end of the week all being well chief :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

im loving that iron bru can over the coil aswell iron bru kicks ass!!

[vx kev]

Finally got her back from the bodyshop today, all is looking pretty good :p
Just gotta strip all the old running gear of, stonechip and hammerite the whole of the underside white and then the build can get into full swing :D

Hoping to have her all finished, taxed and tested for the end of April :thumb:

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[Cle]

DO NOT TOUCH lollol

Looks good :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Looks really good mate, this another one for the Scotland meets/shows ? :)

[Jay]

nice.

[wilson_sri]

Cracking lad, looks like your going to be busy! Will probably be on the road before mines at this rate lol

[vx kev]

DO NOT TOUCH lollol

Looks good :thumb:

bloomin right, no grotty fingers should be touching it other than mines lol

[moffat]

looks really kev

[Novaboi_1991]

nice project m8, keep it up

[vx kev]

Really stuggling to get the time to fire on with this at the mo but progress is steady. ;)
Removed the remainder of the running gear and got the underside all wire brushed and cleaned up and sealed any bits that required it.
I then layered it with white stonechip to give it a good strong base and have then painted the whole underside with white hammerite. Brushed on a nice thick layer first and once dry i then brought the stonechip gun back into action filling it up with the hammerite and spraying a final coat on to give it an nice even finish. Gone for the hammered finish, not literally though lol
Although Dougie probably wants to hammer me as the workshop is now awash with white speckles :tard:

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[Plug]

looking good mate :thumb:

[let_nova]

looking good mate.

[Pillar]

nice mate cant wait to see it all together

[vx kev]

nice mate cant wait to see it all together

Neither can i, its been a shell for nearly 2 years now.
The guys in the workshop are all saying it il be weird to see it all built up & finished! :D
Time, patience and effort is the key, neither of which i have.
Well maybe just a bit of effort lol

[vaughanmc]

Looks impressive under there :thumb: :)

[Cle]

hmmm clean :)

[The Simps]

hmmmm freah!

good work! stonechip out the air gun is tricky to get evenly coated. I think you've done a sterling job.

[dj_wudgey]

good work matey underneath looks top notch!!

[~~joycey~~]

Wow it looks so easy to paint the bottom when its on a lift! :)

[sport]

Looks stunning mate, wish mine was as far on as yours.

[moffat]

looking good man

[vx kev]

hmmmm freah!

good work! stonechip out the air gun is tricky to get evenly coated. I think you've done a sterling job.

Wouldnt say its totally even but its well protected now :D

[wilson_sri]

Jelous, who me?
lol

Looks good man.

[vx kev]

Seriously tho im sure you'll all agree folks; well those of us that have to work to a budget that is.
Trying to make an old car brand new just isnt gonna happen, short of spending every penny we earn and putting all the time in the world into it we just have to make them as good as we can for what we can.
There are some cracking Nova's out there getting the works done and look totally amazing but as much as it pains me to say it now mines just aint gonna be all that.
Just doing the best i can with what i can which is what it should be all about really eh :thumb:

[let_nova]

Seriously tho im sure you'll all agree folks; well those of us that have to work to a budget that is.
Trying to make an old car brand new just isnt gonna happen, short of spending every penny we earn and putting all the time in the world into it we just have to make them as good as we can for what we can.
There are some cracking Nova's out there getting the works done and look totally amazing but as much as it pains me to say it now mines just aint gonna be all that.
Just doing the best i can with what i can which is what it should be all about really eh :thumb:

hear hear.

+1:thumb:

[vx kev]

Couldnt resist it.
Got my wheels & tyres done today so had to place them under the car as no running gear on it yet, just had to make sure they looked ok :thumb:
Converted the car to 5 stud and got me a set of 16" Vectra Super Tourings, originally had cavy turbo rims for it but got a chance of these so grabbed them :cool:

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[wilson_sri]

That looks epic mate! At least your not going to see another like it!
There goes my 6 spoke mo idea though lol

[Geordie-Chris]

That looks epic mate! At least your not going to see another like it!
There goes my 6 spoke mo idea though lol
There Revolutions arent they? Either way, it looks mint!!!

[stevie-p]

thats looks fecking bootyfull

[vx kev]

There Revolutions arent they? Either way, it looks mint!!!

Pass :tard: They are standard issue on Vectra Super Tourings, Irmscher makes them ;)

[Ernie]

Another white nova to the gang yay.
looking good mate.

[vaughanmc]

Looking impressive with those wheels on it :)

Nova Supertouring...Similar to Joff's Nova 888 ? :D :thumb:

[Plug]

looks ace mate cant wait to see this one come together :thumb:

[scott.parker]

I know a lad who had some in 5 spoke on a corsa.

Must say though it looks lovely mate.

Scott

[moffat]

good choice of wheels mate looks impressive.

[vx kev]

Got i bit of time today so got the back axle on and built up.
Petrol tank was stonechipped and painted metallic black so got that back on aswell. Fuel pipes and brake pipes all done, pump on at the back and got the engine in aswell so all in all no a bad bit of work done :thumb:

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[scott.parker]

Looking good mate!

[vaughanmc]

Looking awsome under there! :)

[moffat]

looking good kev. good quality of work.

[vx kev]

Righty, another wee update as its been a few weeks since that last.

A few more coats of dodo juice all round before fitting windows, seals and lights etc. to make sure its all well protected :)
Got the front brakes on, brake lines fitted, rear discs & calipers and all other running gear so i can get it down on the deck. Had probs with the front springs hitting the wheels so sourced shorter ones to solve the problem :thumb:

The car was originally a 1.2 swing so i had a full car wiring loom from my Gsi Track car so got that all tidied up and fitted, pre-ran wiring for alarm central locking and speakers before the carpets go down. Fitted leccy windows mechanism from my old gsi aswell.
Got the bumpers, skirts, and lights on and finally got it down of the ramp and on its wheels.
Its actually starting to look like a proper car again :D

(Really need to get a decent camera for some good pics :( )
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[vaughanmc]

MINTED :D

Looks like a stickerless/checkerless version of the VBH Nova Sport :thumb:

Can't wait to see this one at some events fella!!!

[moffat]

oft looks minted man

[peester]

sorry are those 16" vec B alloys, yeah???
tis nice n clean, the vbh one does pop into your mind when seeing it.

[vx kev]

sorry are those 16" vec B alloys, yeah???
tis nice n clean, the vbh one does pop into your mind when seeing it.

Yep, converted to 5 stud. Originally had cav turbo rims for it but managed to get these Vectra Super Touring's. Think they suit it better :D

[auzzy-b]

That looks AWESOME!! the super touring 16's suit it perfect:thumb: will keep my eye out for more updates:)

[novait]

that looks great and the wheels look awesome.. i love it keep up the good work..

[The Simps]

I've got something running down the inside of my leg and I don't think its sweat!

Looks sooooooooooooo fresh!

[Rickyb]

what a good car :thumb: up to you.
rick

[novasaloon1984]

what a transformation
amazing

[vx kev]

Outside all done now, windows all in etc. (pics to follow)

Back up on the ramp to get the brakes bled, gear linkage done, clutch cable in, anti-roll bar on and the finishing touch was the exhaust going on.
Yes it is blue and i have had it powder coated aswell :eek:
Im assured as the stuff is put on with extreme heat it will more than withstand the heat from the engine :D
Got it running aswell but having probs with it overfueling so just going through the elimination process but other than that its all A O K :thumb:

Basically once its all sound mechanically i'l get the interior fired in, Wheel alignment done, MOT'D & taxed and ready to rock n roll :p

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[Graeme]

Thats fooking beautiful, more pics please

[vaughanmc]

The Blue exhaust looks well! That will definately interest the MOT tester lol

[7ova]

really nice project mate
i like the colour combination the clean fresh white
with the bright blue.
looks great mate :thumb:

+rep

[wilson_sri]

Coming along nicely chief! Need to get some photos organised one day when there both out! And if mines isnt away.

Although i have to say im very dissapointed in your dirty coolant and washer bottles, very out of character Kevin!

[jafanan]

great read...+rep

[vx kev]

Coming along nicely chief! Need to get some photos organised one day when there both out! And if mines isnt away.

Although i have to say im very dissapointed in your dirty coolant and washer bottles, very out of character Kevin!

Ha Ha im one step ahead of you man, that was a previous pic :D
Bottles cleaned, hoses all on and everything wired and plumbed :thumb:
Even made myself a lovely Scuttle cover so will need to get some more up to date pics done with the finishing touches :p

[The Simps]

a "lovely" scuttle cover - I'd like to see that! lol

[vx kev]

a "lovely" scuttle cover - I'd like to see that! lol

lol Well i done my best, makes the bay look much tidier i must say :thumb:

[LEWI007]

Mate thats looking mega awesome, i would be scared to drive it when its done, :D

[The Simps]

Scuttle covers rock! I've gotta make one for mine that has holes for MC cap and washer bottle - gonna be a test of my tape measure skills! lol

[Dec16v]

Nothing like a freshly painted white shell... nice little project mate :)

[vx kev]

Scuttle covers rock! I've gotta make one for mine that has holes for MC cap and washer bottle - gonna be a test of my tape measure skills! lol

Going by your welding skills m8 im sure you'll manage to make an all singing all dancing cover lol

[JordyzNova]

thats low on back is that coilovers ?

[The Simps]

Going by your welding skills m8 im sure you'll manage to make an all singing all dancing cover lol


I'm not sure if thats sarcasm or a compliment?! lol

[vx kev]

I'm not sure if thats sarcasm or a compliment?! lol

Compliment m8 :thumb:

[vx kev]

thats low on back is that coilovers ?

Its no that low yet like, is just normal setup at back 70mm springs minus the cups. Hoping it will go down a bit more once interior is all in etc. Wanting it to sit with approx 10mm of tyre showing between rim & arch :thumb:

[THE GRIFFIN]

thats one spanking clean nova matey:thumb:

[vx kev]

Some more pics with the exterior now finished :D

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000797.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000798.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000799.jpg

Still a bit high at the back but settling down nicely as more bits get added ;)

Dash is now in aswell! Mk2 styley ofcourse, canny handle the old rattly Mk1 plastic one lol

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000802.jpg

The old clocks with original Mileage :p

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000803.jpg

Digi dash in with Mileage corrected :thumb:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000806.jpg

Bay finished with homemade scuttle cover ;)

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000800.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000801.jpg

[Cle]

:cool: Looks superb mate :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Stunning :thumb: :D

[davidfox280585]

man after my own heart,
what a excellent looking car i love it

[The Simps]

I'm very wet!

I like the way you've tapped the overflow water pipe into the hose from head to the matrix - tidy work.

[vx kev]

I'm very wet!

I like the way you've tapped the overflow water pipe into the hose from head to the matrix - tidy work.

Aye didnt like it trailing all the way back to the bottle, never looks the tidiest so an old trusted T piece used for the Automatic choke on a 1.3 sr is what we always use to tap that pipe into the matrix outlet. Has been tried and tested for years :thumb:

[The Simps]

Aye didnt like it trailing all the way back to the bottle, never looks the tidiest so an old trusted T piece used for the Automatic choke on a 1.3 sr is what we always use to tap that pipe into the matrix outlet. Has been tried and tested for years :thumb:


top gen :thumb:

[Graeme]

very nice

[wilson_sri]

As much as i hate to make your head even bigger than it is Kevin, that looks perfect! lol

Looking forward to a bit sport, on a private road of course ;)

[THE GRIFFIN]

mint proper mint

i like the skuttle pannel too

[vx kev]

Dragged her outside into the sunshine today for the first time for a few pics..
She drove out aswell :D My wiring problem was a broken wire to the cold start switch and so was constantly chucking rediculous amounts of fuel in and conking out. Sorted now though :thumb:
Also got a set of shorter springs for the back, a set of 5" stock rod springs so its looking a bit better there now :)
Interior is just about in aswell, nowt special just a blue sri setup until a retrim can be purchased. :roll:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000811.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000810.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000812.jpg

[Graeme]

Very nice Kev

[scott.parker]

Looks really nice as always keep getting better to be fair!

That scuttle covers just like the one's i done lol

Scott

[The Simps]

dribble dribble down my leg

[vaughanmc]

Looks really nice and tidy mate :) Can't wait to see it sometime

[novaload1992]

tidy looking

[xe Dan]

lovly car mate love the wheels have some rep

[vx kev]

Cheers folks :thumb:

[Matt]

Haven't really checked this thread out before - Nova looks very nice indeed, good work!

[thegingerwhinger]

nica car mate youve made a decent job of it.

[vx kev]

Finished! Well its ready for the road anyway, were never really finished them are we :roll:

Interior is all in, Grey/Blue Sri Interior (for now until retrim can be purchased), digi dash, mountney steering wheel, blue number 2 pool ball gear knob, 3.5" Kicker speakers in standard dash slots, Stealth shelf with alpine 6*9's (for running day to day + spare standard uncut shelf for when required) Plus Alpine Ipod headunit.

Mot'd it and got the wheel alignment done last week. Will get another few coats of Dodo Juice on it and then get Tax on it on Wed 1st July ready to rock n roll.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000905.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000906.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000908.jpg

Rear brace, Obligatory fire extinguisher and Spare Super Touring Alloy.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000909.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000910.jpg

[Matt]

That's looking awesome! Good work!

[vx kev]

A rough TechSpec of whats what.

The Car
1989 3 Door 1.2 Swing, Stripped to bare shell, Front crossmember & Slam Panel replaced,
Engine & chassis legs stitch welded & re-sealed, Doors de-locked, Boot De-wipered & Rear arches rolled.
Full Respray in Original Vauxhall Glacier White.

Engine & Transmission
C20XE rebuilt with competition rings, main bearings, shells, head gasket & oil pump.
Courtenay Turbo reprofiled cams with remapped ecu,
Large throttle body, Powercap, V6 fuel pump, custom exhaust system,
Full Roose motorsport hose kit
Astra Gte Short Ratio F20 with Mtec Short shift linkeage.
Motorsport Driveshafts & cavalier c.v's with front & rear hubs converted to 5 stud from V6 Cavy.

Brakes
Cavalier V6 288mm discs & calipers on front, Cavalier V6 rear Discs & Calipers with Mk2 Cavy estate short
cable matched to nova long cable, Goodridge braided hoses front & rear & Cavalier bias valves.

Suspension
TA Technix coilovers with 250lbs rate springs on front, Gsi tie bars and anti-roll bar.
TA Technix rear shockies with 5" 100lbs rate stock rod springs on rear, Gsi rear axle with Anti-roll bar.
Poly bushes on Anti-roll bar, tie bars, bottom arms, steering rack, rear axle, spring mounts & bump stops.
Front and rear Strut Braces.

Wheels & Tyres
Vauxhall Vectra 16" 5 stud Super Touring alloy wheels with 195/45/16 Yokohama S-drive tyres.

Interior
Mk2 Grey/Blue Sri Interior, Electric windows, Astra Gte Digital Dash, Mountenay steering wheel, Blue No2 Pool Ball Gearknob,
Alloy Door lock pins, Stealth shelf. Alpine Ipod Headunit, Alpine 6*9's, Kicker 3.5" Speakers up front
in standard dash slots.

Exterior
Full colour coded Gte kit, all grey trims painted in Vauxhall Iron Grey, Clear Standard type side repeaters,
Clear Front Indicators, Euro rear reverse light with red bulb fitted for fog light.

Security
Hornet Cat 1 alarm & Immobiliser with central locking and boot release.

Other
Car fitted with full Gsi wiring loom, underside sealed stonchipped and painted white,
Powder coated anti-roll bar, tie bars, bottom arms, driveshafts, rear axle, fuel pump housing,
exhaust system, rocker cover, timing cover, powercap, bonnet catch & slam spring all in candy blue,
Strut brace's, engine mounts & front wiper motor all in Anthracite.
Chrome bonnet spring, door and bonnet catch's.
Custom battery tray/scuttle cover.

Prob missed a few things but nobody's perfect :D

Cheers for all comments :thumb:

[Graeme]

Exactly how a mk1 should look

[The Simps]

I am so in love with this car!!

[scott.parker]

That mate is F'ing ace, looks so so good, cant wait to nose round it at Billing.

Scott

[vaughanmc]

Looks immaculate fella! Well done on the build

Can't wait to see it at some shows and meets :)

[vx kev]

Told ya were never finished!
Had this find on ebay, a brand spanking new dinky mini washer bottle :thumb:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6000919.jpg

[auzzy-b]

absolutley awesome:D :D :D well done bud:thumb:

[vx kev]

Cheers for all comments guys :thumb:

Theres a few bits n bobs about it that im not 100% happy with & no doubt at somepoint they'll get pointed out but for the time being i'l just make the most of it.
Was gonna take it home for the first time tonight but it started raining so rain check on that :roll:
Too scared to get it dirty lol

[vaughanmc]

Seen it on Pistonheads mate, how come ?

[vx kev]

Seen it on Pistonheads mate, how come ?

Change of career plan m8, everthing needs to go! Got my Astravan on there aswell!
Everythings happening at once which is unfortunate as im having a total blast bombing about in the Nova :cry:
Still be taking it to Crail though :thumb:

[thegingerwhinger]

anything exciting for sale??

[vx kev]

anything exciting for sale??

everything i have at the unit for the nova's is for sale! Im gonna dig it all out and see whats there!
Garage Sale :d

[vaughanmc]

It's a shame to see it being sold mate...

[~~joycey~~]

Awsome build mate well done! :)

Shame your selling it tho :(

[scott.parker]

How the hell could you be selling it, i couldn't bring my self to part!

But if needs must, shame such a nice car.

Scott

[vx kev]

How the hell could you be selling it, i couldn't bring my self to part!

But if needs must, shame such a nice car.

Scott

Gutted i know but its all for the cause, its just the sensible thing to do!

It wont be the last though, as soon as ive got myself sorted i'l be building another one for sure :thumb:

[gunny]

God, never seen this before! Absolutely stunning mate top work, i'd love to do something like this but just havent got the space/time, +Rep pal i love it.

[vx kev]

A few more pics having been to a couple shows with it now and also getting a wee show n shine trophy :d

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Scottish%20Modified%2009/S6001002.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Scottish%20Modified%2009/S6000962.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/TV%20Crail%2009/S6001061.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/TV%20Crail%2009/S6001062.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/TV%20Crail%2009/S6001045.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/f76.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/f90.jpg

[novaload1992]

i love it :thumb:

[Plug]

shame your selling up mate is a sexy motor

[vx kev]

shame your selling up mate is a sexy motor

Well i'l prob be holding onto it if i dont get the right kinda offer for it!
Put a lot of effort into it so far so its worth too much to me just to let it go :d

[gary_126]

Well i'l prob be holding onto it if i dont get the right kinda offer for it!
Put a lot of effort into it so far so its worth too much to me just to let it go :d

I hope you can manage to scrape by without needing to sel it, its absolutely stunning!!

I keep having a notion to sell my shell/convert it to a track car, and when i saw you were selling had some daft ideaslol

Your build diary makes it look sooo easy, bolt this on, bolt that on, wax it, mot, done!lol Top work though:thumb:

[greg1.4]

it is very nice!:cool:

first time i have seen it and i am impressed!

well done..:thumb:

[vx kev]

I hope you can manage to scrape by without needing to sel it, its absolutely stunning!!

I keep having a notion to sell my shell/convert it to a track car, and when i saw you were selling had some daft ideaslol

Your build diary makes it look sooo easy, bolt this on, bolt that on, wax it, mot, done!lol Top work though:thumb:

Not good enough though eh m8, ;) pipping me to 1st place lol
Well worthy though, Good on ya!
Makes it all worth while eh :d
If it gets kept i'l just need to iron out the bits that im not 100% happy with over the winter :thumb:

[vx kev]

As the weathers decided to finally stay sunny up this way i got the car out over the weekend :eek:
Got a few more pics (photography skills getting slightly better) :d

With no senisble offers on it so far and managing to get by i will be holding onto it for the time being. Not finding much use for it on the road so im thinking about stripping out the interior over the winter, painting the inside, put a cage in, 2 buckets & harnesses and track it! Not had my track car for over a year now so im getting the calling again!
Not sure what to do really long term so just getting on with the wee bits n bobs im not 100% happy with for the time being :d
See what happens though.....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6001080.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6001080.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/S6001087.jpg

[G-nova]

looks good in white with GTE kit on. I get some smaller wheels imo

[vx kev]

Na 16"s for the road, our town is riddled with speed bumps and it clears them all with these on! JUST :thumb:
15"s a must for the track tho ;)

[moffat]

looks good man i cant wait to get out and about blasting about in my nova lol

[The Simps]

You know I love this nova! Like the badge on the boot - subtle and works.

[vx kev]

Well after having it out all weekend i think ive finally decided its gotta go, the nova bug has left the building for now, just not feeling it anymore & so would be better with someone that will give it its due, use it and enjoy it :cry:
As with a lot of folks just now moneys tight and so would be better in my pocket than sitting in the garage :roll:
My daily driver is good enough for now and it keeps me out of trouble :d

[gary_126]

Well after having it out all weekend i think ive finally decided its gotta go, the nova bug has left the building for now, just not feeling it anymore & so would be better with someone that will give it its due, use it and enjoy it :cry:
As with most folks the now prob moneys tight and so would be better in my pocket than sitting in the garage :roll:
My daily driver is good enough fo now and it keeps me out of trouble :d

Thats exactly how im feeling about mine just now:( I dont need to sell at the moment, so will hold out a while yet.. nothings easy

[vx kev]

After regretting selling this back in 2009 after spending a lot of time and effort on it i was finally given the chance to get it back a couple of weeks ago having been contacted by the then owner Dan.
I went straight up to Scotlandwell near Kinross to see it as it was surprisingly close to home, i thought the car would have been miles away by now. Anyway Dan was the 2nd owner since i sold it and loved the car to bits but just didnt have the time to do anything with it. Thankfully he got in touch to offer it back to me as he wanted someone to have it that appreciated it for what it is and put it back into top condition again. (Think thats me) :tard:
Having had a good look around it and with Dan giving me the price he wanted i put the wheels in motion to make sure i could buy it of him as i wasnt letting it go again.

So i went up this morning with the readys and typical Scottish T in the park Weekend Weather to collect it, got it home and gave it a good wash and chamois before putting it under cover in the garage.
There are a few bits that need attention (see pics) and also a few bits i'd like to change including some more powdercoating.

So here some pics of how it is now....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07160015.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07160041.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07160101.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07160836.jpg

[vx kev]

The bad bits. That i know off!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07160022.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07155813.jpg
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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-07-07155902.jpg

[raf24]

Lovely car mate,surprised you ever sold it kev

[dc1984]

Glad you managed to get it back mate, won't be long until it's back to your usually high standards:thumb:

David.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Well done for getting it back mate, iam glad to see its still in good condition and hasn't been messed about with to much or broken for parts iam sure you will waste no time in getting it back to its former glory .

Will keep an eye on this thread Kev mate

[gary_126]

Agree'd , glad you have this back, was a shame to sell it after all the hard work building it.

[vx kev]

So going a slightly different direction with this now, the interior has gone and will be fitting it out for some track action aswell as freshening it up over the winter for road use next summer. (I say thwe term summer loosely, i generally mean between the months of April and October) :d

Spent the day tidying the floor up and getting it all painted ready to fit the full cage and bucket seats. It will be seeing some track action before the year is out hopefully as my lovely wife gave me a Knockhill track day voucher last xmas but ive had nothing to take up, so i must use it before it expires or no more useful pressys for me. lol

Anyways pics of said progress so far.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-10-07170709.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-10-07170717.jpg

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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-10-07170751.jpg

Also been painting up and fitting new gaskets etc. in the new engine thats going in over the winter months hopefully.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-09-15123313.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good mate, loving the progress and the floor pan looks epic ,keep it up buddy

Iain

[vx kev]

Todays efforts.
Floor done so got the full cage fitted, cobra monaco bucket seats and cobra harnesses in.
Just the brakes to do and the horn to fix and thats it all back in working order finally.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-10-12120347.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-10-12120341.jpg

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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2012-10-12174948.jpg

[vx kev]

Thought it was time for another update. C20XE Now removed to check and redo engine bay before the new engine goes in. The engine bay has faired quite well over the 3-4 years since it was done but could really do with a fresh coat of paint. Im no magician when it comes to painting or anything else for that matter, and the bay proved quite difficult especially with all the silly nooks and crannies. I cut the holes in the bulkhead to help expel heat from the bay, not a fan of removing the bulkhead completely. Not the greatest job through one thing or another (excuses excuses)but hopefully with a bit edging strip or that they will come good in the end, hopefully!
The underside and inner archs etc. could do with being touched up aswell, so cleaned & treated any areas that required it, resealed any areas of loose sealer and repainted.
More bits powdercoated candy orange and just a few more bits to be done to make it right again!

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[Iain]

Goldy bits look pretty, I can't help but feel it'd look better with the firewall cut out instead of holes

[dc1984]

Looking great buddy, cage looks tidy in place mate

[vx kev]

Goldy bits look pretty, I can't help but feel it'd look better with the firewall cut out instead of holes


Yeh the bulkhead was one of these things i wasnt sure about, i dont really like doing away with it altogether so decided on trying some holes to help expel heat from the bay. Was gonna be a bit hit or miss and with one thing or another (bad drillbit and being a cheap skate :)) ended up being a bit of a miss. So hopefully with a bit edging strip or something around them and with the engine back in place they wont look too bad and will serve there purpose.

[vx kev]

Looking great buddy, cage looks tidy in place mate

Aye good cage that mate, cheers :thumb:

[dc1984]

It looks alot more robust than the one in the AX and its a safety devices one.

[davidfox280585]

parts look good but please tell me thats not hammerited engine bay, only thing hamerite should be used for is painting my cub 90s when i was 13

[vx kev]

parts look good but please tell me thats not hammerited engine bay, only thing hamerite should be used for is painting my cub 90s when i was 13

Wooaaah steady on, i know im the hammerite king when it comes to the underside but def not on the bay :thumb:
It was stonechipped first before applying 2k glacier white, hence the slightly rippled finish in places. I did say im no magician lol

[davidfox280585]

Wooaaah steady on, i know im the hammerite king when it comes to the underside but def not on the bay :thumb:
It was stonechipped first before applying 2k glacier white, hence the slightly rippled finish in places. I did say im no magician lol
thats ok,werent knocking it just saw the ripply finish and a big facepalm after that lol,
inside looks awesome by the way

[vx kev]

thats ok,werent knocking it just saw the ripply finish and a big facepalm after that lol,
inside looks awesome by the way

lol Ha ha, its all good man. Admitidly its not the best finish but i gave it a try and hey, atleast its well protected!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking really good Kev, loving the candy orange and blue colours mate, both work really well and looks like the guy has done a really good job of them. I wish I had your interest in working on the nova Iam suffering a bad case of C,B,A lol

Iain

[vx kev]

Looking really good Kev, loving the candy orange and blue colours mate, both work really well and looks like the guy has done a really good job of them. I wish I had your interest in working on the nova Iam suffering a bad case of C,B,A lol

Iain

I know how you feel, i actually had a few moments of "F*** IT, i really cant be bothered with this anymore full stop! Had a couple days stuck in the house due to the recent bad weather and thought ooft, thats even worse being stuck in the house with feck all to do. So decided to soldier on with it.

Anyway i got it out the garage this afternoon and into some daylight for the brief hour or so it actually stopped raining, the bay surprisingly looks slightly better than i thought out in natural light so got some better pics. Should look reasonably good once all built back up :d

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[dc1984]

Looks spot on mate. Feel free to finish mine off if you want;)

[vx kev]

Feel free to finish mine off if you want;)

Wish i had the time :)