Edd's supercharged mk1 SR

[Edd]

Here goes. I’m Edd, I haven’t posted much on here but hopefully now my Nova project has begun, you’ll here more from me.
This car is meant to be the best Nova I can build in my opinion drawing from all the experience of the 6 Nova’s I’ve had & built over the years my first car was an F reg 1.3 SR in Red. My last Nova was a GTE that I rebuilt from a shell into a GSi replica with 2.0 XE, big Bilstein suspension & a strengthened body shell etc. I lost my enthusiasm for Novas a bit when Novadose & Abyss bodykits became the norm & the whole appeal of Novas went downhill along with their reputation.
However like many users on here, I couldn’t stay away for long & the temptation to have another has arrived. Me & Craig Green go way back & after he pointed me at the pngclub.com forums I have bought a donor car & sourced the required rare, genuine panels from Steve (Duick) to make a proper job of restoring a Nova that will hopefully last for a good few years.

I’ve got hold of genuine replacement rear quarter panels;
Pair of brand new GM doors;
Replacement rear panel;
Grp-A chassis plating kit;
Replacement upper fr panel & crossmember;
Early mk1 grey rear bumper;
Early SR wrap around rear spoiler;
Early 1 piece fr bumper & lower snowplough spoiler;
Mk1 SR 1.4 tailgate vinyl.

Big thanks to Steve (Duick) for supplying many of the new parts & panels, I don’t think my ideas for this project would be possible without his help.

I have decided obviously to tackle the bodyshell 1st. The car is a J reg 1.2 Luxe+ I sourced locally on ebay, which is in fair condition, structurally pretty much rot free, but a little unloved (hence the bargain price) 200 pounds.


MORE TO FOLLOW

[Edd]

The work on the car started for real this weekend. The car was stripped down to a state where we could begin the welding work under the bonnet.
Grant (GRUNT16V) came over to do the welding for me. He came well recommended.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09019-1.jpg

We set about removing the fr panel & crossmember, the crossmember held on for dear life & was stubborn as a mule. It took the best part of an hour drilling off the spot welds & chiselling out the bits that wouldnt let go!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09020.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09029.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09030.jpg

All off!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09031.jpg

The strengthening plates for the tie bar mounts was welded to the crossmember in situ before it was welded back on the shell.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09034.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09035.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09036.jpg

[Edd]

With the crossmember in, we set about adding the 2 large plates to the fr mounts/chassis leg areas & stitching the inner wings to chassis legs.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/090219_142603.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/090219_142549.jpg

Then the lower plates for the TCA mounts etc were added in which are trickier due to being under the car, hence upside down welding.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09045-1.jpg

There is an area of rust that needs attention in the battery tray (surprise surprise). I am converting to a Corsa style servo & removing the std Nova one so this area needs to be strong & cosmetically rust free ideally.

Here it is with an existing plate repair;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09005.jpg

As you can see, the rot continues further beneath the battery tray & actually runs into the bulkhead behind the dash & outwards to the top of the splash guard behind the drivers wing.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09003.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09043.jpg

We decided to cut out the whole area & make the best job we could of the repair with fresh metal.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09041.jpg

[Edd]

This is where we are at since the first couple days of progress. This weekend should finish the front end & leave me free to dress back the welds & get some etch primer on the bare metal etc, then we will move on to putting on the rear quarters & rear panel.

The back end of the car is pretty good, with the wheel arches not being rusty, chassis legs perfectly sound but there is a hole in the rear panel below the bumper line, so this will be replaced too.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/CombeEUROFEST054.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/090214_105857.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Edds%20project%20Nova/NOVA-build-feb09040.jpg

More updates throughout the weekend & I'll add a vague tech spec for the car & engine when I get time.

Edd

[Southie]

Now this looks like it's going to be very interesting :thumb: "Luxe" a good project :D

Some brilliant welding going on by GRUNT16V. Top work. Also sounds like some nice goodies (new doors ;)) you've been buying there Edd :cool:

Welcome to PNG by the way :thumb:

[General Lee]

Looks good matey, nice to see your saving her.

[craig green]

Nice one mate.
All the bits you have for this make me wish I was starting off from scratch again.

[krobinson]

Looking forward to seeing this complete!!

[wilson_sri]

Getting common as muck these 1.6 turbos lol I have craigs old engine.

Really looking forward to seeing some progress, cant beat a proper build thread! Any idea when you are hoping to have it built by? Would be cool to see another 1.6T at billing this year!

[Mike]

Getting common as muck these 1.6 turbos lol I have craigs old engine.

Really looking forward to seeing some progress, cant beat a proper build thread! Any idea when you are hoping to have it built by? Would be cool to see another 1.6T at billing this year!

Aye, they aint half getting common now!

One day mine will make Billing lol lol

[fearless]

I always wondered where all these parts were planned for

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/PNG_Parts006.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/PNG_Parts007.jpg

Nice to see a progress thread - I look forward to see your updates :thumb:



Dave

[krobinson]

Plenty of Panels eh Dave?

This should be awesome :)

[vaughanmc]

Brand new doors! Those look stunning :)

Should be an awsome build thread this

[GRUNT 16V]

Ooooooooooo Nasty !!!! But The Welder Bloke Looks Quite Good Looking !!!!!!!lol Cant wait to see this one finished !!

[Graeme]

I'll be definately watching this one

[Rickyb]

i will be watching this one very closely.

[Edd]

Getting common as muck these 1.6 turbos lol I have craigs old engine.

Really looking forward to seeing some progress, cant beat a proper build thread! Any idea when you are hoping to have it built by? Would be cool to see another 1.6T at billing this year!

Driving Craigs nova with the engine you now have made me decided to build one for this nova, same power as a standard xe but without the extra weight:thumb: Hope to have it all complete around june/july time.

thanks for all the comments guys,

Edd

[John]

Looks like this will be one nice car, thread subscription added!

[John]

Any updates yet?

[Steve]

Good work so far, looks like you had better like removing the front panel than I have!
Got not even half way and gone through three drill bits! Whats planned next for this then?

[dj_wudgey]

this will be a good project!! got a few parts saved up then did you have the snowplough front off duick matey???

[Plug]

Good work so far, looks like you had better like removing the front panel than I have!
Got not even half way and gone through three drill bits! Whats planned next for this then?

ive only removed the rear seat brackets in mine and gone through 5 Drill bits LOL

[Edd]

Bit of a update, spent yesterday cleaning up the front end, ( grinding back welds and scabby spots ). today im striping off all the factory seam sealer on the floor pan so it can be painted in etch primer, il upload pics later in the day to show the progress on the shell. hopefully get the rear quarters and rear panel welded on in next few weeks, got to speak to grant bout this tho.

got a few bit sorted for the engine,

courtenay turbo manifold ( last one they had!! ), spacer plate and vacumn switch.http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0022.jpg

also got a garrett t25 turbo unit from a rover off ebay for 30 quid, lucky its in very good nic, no play in shaft etc. might change this at a later date when its on the road. a mate of mine used to be in to rovers and he let me have a forge dump valve he had lying about, fit on the side of the turbo unit.http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0024.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0025.jpg

im off to see steve/duick in germany in a few weeks to get more of the parts/panels in need to complete the car. hopefully get it spayed at the end of april.

thanks for all the comments guys,

Edd

[Jay]

What other parts you picking up from Duick then?

[Rickyb]

good project if only everyone had the intrest you had lol top work.

[craig green]

lol Can you keep the noise down in there!! (fooking grinder) lol

[Gareth87]

lol Can you keep the noise down in there!! (fooking grinder) lol

lol lol lol

[craig green]

lol lol lol

He's given it a rest now. (I'm logged in on his PC) :p

[dj_wudgey]

What other parts you picking up from Duick then?

im thinking that lol

[Edd]

The parts I'm picking up in a few weeks off duick are,
Early tailgate
Drivers door
Ns front wing and all window rubbers/seals should be all I need to complete the car. Been doing slot of work on the shell last few days pics later in day

Edd

[Graeme]

How has Steve managed to lay his hands on a drivers door?

[Edd]

He was going to bring it over in January with the rest of my panels but cudnt pick it up in time. Think I'm quite lucky as lots of people are after these. Can't thank Steve enough really.

[Graeme]

Is that the only one then I do recall you sayin it wasn't going to happen

[Edd]

Think it might be. Think Steve said that there is some in Belgium. Try pm'in him. Mines costing me 250euros tho!

[craig green]

Get back to work!

[Edd]

Ok boss!!! You shud be sorting out your nova so its back on the road not playing with your keyboard!lol .........work sucks done nothing all day speak later mate

[John]

Cool! Spacer and switch from courtenay too?

[nova 2L 16V]

Nice work always wanted to build a 1.6 8v turbo but iv started a 2.0 16v on bodies. But got a 1.6 8vengine in mind and already have management, i know ill need a turbo and manifold and intercooler and pipes. Im thinking of skiming the pistons as my mate can do it cheap for me, whats the switch for and what els would i need?what are you going to do for management or is there a way round it?

[Edd]

Cool! Spacer and switch from courtenay too?

Yep from Courtenay. Hopefully get arp bolts for bottom end next week then il drop block down local engine builders to have bottom end rebuilt.

[Edd]

Bit of a update;
spent most of my spare time over the last few weeks cleaning all the surface rust, dirt and GM seam sealer of the rear underside so i could paint with etch primer. some pics,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0059.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0060.jpg


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0058.jpg

hopefully get the rest of floor pan done over the next few days.

Edd

[dj_wudgey]

good work dude its really coming allong allready mate!!

[craig green]

Considering its all been done at the max height of axle stands, hats off to you.

[Pistol Pete]

Nice work. Doing the underside is a task and a half!! I got so fed up doing mine, that was sat on axle stands too!! Its so rewarding when its done though.

[Edd]

last time i cleaned the underside of a nova like this was about 6 years ago. forgot how long it takes lollol. not to mention how much it hurts your back lollol. all be worth it in the end tho.

Edd

[John]

Top stuff edd, looks like you have a really clean base to start with.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looking good you have made a good start and your plans sound better than most lol

[dj_wudgey]

last time i cleaned the underside of a nova like this was about 6 years ago. forgot how long it takes lollol. not to mention how much it hurts your back lollol. all be worth it in the end tho.

Edd

it will be worth it mate!! didnt know you were doing it all on axel stands though respect!!

[Edd]

Cheers for all the comments guys, hopefully have more of a update soon. sorting out a new digi camera today so better pics next time:thumb::thumb:.

Edd

[Benn]

Very nice project. Should be a nice one when finished.

[GRUNT 16V]

I Spy Another Rust Hole On The O/s Inner Sill!!!!

[Edd]

Something else for you to sort out then mate!!!

[craig green]

Get some more pics up Ed!

[7ova]

nice job done of the underside,
anymore updates?
keep up the good work :thumb:
+rep

[Lynsey]

I Spy Another Rust Hole On The O/s Inner Sill!!!!

Can you fit your pinky in it? lol

Grant sent me :) Looks great Edd :thumb:

[Edd]

Can you fit your pinky in it? lol

Grant sent me :) Looks great Edd :thumb:

He's a cheeky f***er !!! lollollol

[Edd]

bit of a update;

picked up this SR last week, think some of you will know it. used to belong to CK iirc. i decided to buy it so i can use a lot of the parts and a few to sell:thumb:, its now got 56k on it, body work is not that great tbh but the interior is still in good condition seeing as its 25 years old now :eek:. due to rust i will probably end up scraping the shell but will transfer the A reg plate on to my shell.
Parts i will take off to use are;

bump stips, early tailgate (which has no rust surprisingly) , maybe the wheels and all of the interior including the dash. Brown tinted glass which all has the reg etched into it.
few pics;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0083.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0085.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0084.jpg

also done a bit more on the shell;

underside all primed up;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0091.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0090.jpg

few pics of the bay as it stands;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0089.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0088.jpg

hopefully get the rear quarters and rear panel done in the next couple of weeks, then ready for paint:thumb:.

Edd

[dj_wudgey]

well if your going to scrap the shell give me a shout ill have it!!

good work aswell mate!!

[Edd]

well if your going to scrap the shell give me a shout ill have it!!

good work aswell mate!!
no probs mate il keep u informed when its striped of the parts i need. TBH the rust aint that bad, just dont have the use for it really, and nowhere to put it. doors, wings and engine bay are pretty clean.

[dj_wudgey]

where about in the country is bridgwater?? i want it as i may aswell save a sr and i can use it for a run around!! but i want it so ive got 2 sr's lol

[Edd]

where about in the country is bridgwater?? i want it as i may aswell save a sr and i can use it for a run around!! but i want it so ive got 2 sr's lol

bridgwater is in somerset bud. bit of journey for you. il keep you updated.

[dj_wudgey]

**** it i got the sr i have now from cornwall me lol when i want something im having it lol

[dj_wudgey]

yea just keep me posted like!! and ill sort something out dude!!

[Steve]

Clean welds there on the engine bay mate. Can't believe you wanted to scrap that shell though, thats just wrong. :eek:

[Edd]

Clean welds there on the engine bay mate. Can't believe you wanted to scrap that shell though, thats just wrong. :eek:

it would of been a bit naughty scrapping it i know, got somewhere to keep it now so hopefully i can let someone have it :thumb:.

[craig green]

The shell has had some pretty terminal rot sealed over in the scuttle panel, I reckon removing the dash might reveal all manner of nastiness. Overall though it is pretty good for its age. My 1st car a B reg 1200 was dideously rusted in the arches & boot fllor, yet that was 10-12 years ago I had that.

Most of the parts will live on though & it is all going to a good cause!

[dj_wudgey]

The shell has had some pretty terminal rot sealed over in the scuttle panel, I reckon removing the dash might reveal all manner of nastiness. Overall though it is pretty good for its age. My 1st car a B reg 1200 was dideously rusted in the arches & boot fllor, yet that was 10-12 years ago I had that.

Most of the parts will live on though & it is all going to a good cause!

if i get the shell which now i have a job i most likely will that will live on aswell lol!!!

[Dirtydog1]

nice welding work.
chuck the courtney stuff tho and get your welder mate to make you an upside down turbo manifold with a t25/t3 on it! lol
bin the plate aswell imo goes much better!

[Edd]

nice welding work.
chuck the courtney stuff tho and get your welder mate to make you an upside down turbo manifold with a t25/t3 on it! lol
bin the plate aswell imo goes much better!
I think not mateylollollollol. mine or your way, its all a bodge, unless you use standalone management and fook paying for thatlollollol.

[Dirtydog1]

lol, i wouldnt call it a bodge though, re-engineering to make it more fun sounds better! lol lol
mine still lives and its had many a spanking! lol
you dont get any lag if you dont use the plate.

[craig green]

Gitta strippin'!

Nice mincing this avo. Great method on them boot hinge pins Aye..?

[BRoadGhost]

Love to see this sort of work.

Seperates the men from the boys.

[dj_wudgey]

any updates on this dude??? what happend with the white shell??

[ward]

sounds like a top build this 1. im definatly going to be watcing this.
anymore of an update?

[dj_wudgey]

yea its a good looking build like we need more updates dude!!

[craig green]

It's awaiting on the welding being continued.

Edd is due back from holiday later today, so you never know, he might crack on with it sometime soon.

[dj_wudgey]

It's awaiting on the welding being continued.

Edd is due back from holiday later today, so you never know, he might crack on with it sometime soon.

sweet man!! its a class project this!!

[GRUNT 16V]

i have a weekend in mind to complete this !!!!!!! hope Edds not working !!

[dj_wudgey]

any one know if he still has the white shell??

[craig green]

Gone.

[GRUNT 16V]

where???

[leggattr]

Well i had the 1.3 lump out of it. running good. cheers edd

[GRUNT 16V]

We Still On For The Weekend??????????? 22/23/8

[Edd]

Yes mate definately , looking forward to making some progress.

[GRUNT 16V]

Good Job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rickyb]

any updates on this?

[Edd]

any updates on this?

The rest of the panels are going on in two weeks time, then off to be painted week after that. Soon I will have lots more pics.

Edd

[craig green]

Yes mate definately , looking forward to making some progress.

About fecking time!

Its been at a standstill for too long.... :roll: Mine will be rusted away by the time you get her running. lol

[GRUNT 16V]

dont panic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mr green mr pink will be down to weld up mr reds nova pretty damn soon!!!:d lol

[dj_wudgey]

any more updates??

[craig green]

any more updates??

I heard the grinder was out at 8:45am this mrning! ;)

[Edd]

I heard the grinder was out at 8:45am this mrning! ;)

And today!!!!! Don't think the neighbours are too happy. ..... Il get some pics up later.

[Edd]

Lots of progress this weekend; Grant arrived at 8 30am Saturday morning by 8 40 the grinder was out!!lollollol.

Started first by sorting the battery tray and both front splash guards;

All cut out;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0246.jpg

Replacement battery tray fitted;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0248.jpg

Off/side splash guard fabricated to look almost factory;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0254.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0255.jpg

Near side;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0252.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0251.jpg

Still got to flat back all the welds and etch prime the lot.

That was it for Saturday. Thort id give the neighbours a rest from the grinder and welder for 12 hours lollollollol.

[Benn]

Good work.

[Edd]

Sunday;

Grant was back at 8 30am, all my neighbours had gone out by 9 00 due to the noise levels, lol.

Today started on the rear end;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0256.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0257.jpg

rear panel off.

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0260.jpg

rear quarter off;
:eek::eek:
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0264.jpg
:eek::eek:

new quarter fitted and welded in place;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0267.jpg

took off the other quarter to reveal some rot;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0271.jpg


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0271.jpg
Also fitted early Mk 1 seat brackets;
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0274.jpg

Hopefully get the other rear quarter and the back panel fitted in the next week.

Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggg thanks to Grant (GRUNT 16V) for helping me out.:thumb:.

[Benn]

Wow! You both didnt mess about.

[xxspudxx]

****ing fair play!!!! No point messing about lol

[GRUNT 16V]

Wow What A Weekend That Was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See You Soon !!!!!1

[craig green]

Great progress there. It did stall for a while but you can crack on now. Get it towards the painting stage.

[John]

Good progress Edd! Just one question, why the early seat brackets?

[craig green]

For early rear seats. :d

ask a silly Question.......

[John]

For early rear seats. :d

ask a silly Question.......

No Sh*t!

[craig green]

The early SR seats had a lift toggle & different locating points compared with the push down release type rear seats which have a pin to locate in.

I think thats it. :thumb:

[Edd]

Cheers for all the comments guys.

Lots for me to do tho before paint!!!

[Edd]

Also been thinking a lot about my engine,

Keep thinking i should be fitting one of these Rotrex superchargers,:d

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/untitled.jpg

rather than fitting the turbo stuff.

Chap i spoke to at GMC said that out of the 8v Saxo/106 they have a reliable 190bhp with this charger on. Even more with low compression!! :)

Thinking i might fit the charger and my spacer plate, 200bhp plus from 1600 smallblock would suit me. lol

[John]

The early SR seats had a lift toggle & different locating points compared with the push down release type rear seats which have a pin to locate in.

I think thats it. :thumb:

:) :thumb:

[craig green]

Rotrex FTW

[Edd]

Rotrex FTW
Yep im thinking that too.

Just need to do little more research regarding the fueling to make my mind up.:thumb:

[g111mds]

Thats some serious metal removal you've been doing! What registration is your SR?

[mk3-fezza]

nice one mate looks good, nice welds there grunt :thumb:

[Steve]

Nice update mate, thats a fair old bit of work you've had to do but fair play! Nice to know it will all be rot free when its finished! :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

good update dude!!! but grinding at 8:40 lol if i tried that on my street id have a brick put through my face lol

[mikec123]

Good progress, thats some serious grinding abit early in the day thoughlol

[mk1mark]

Good work Edd ,coming on well

How are you going to repair the rot you found under the drivers side rear quarter?

I have been looking into the rotrex for my project (best i don't mention what it is on herelol)

Have you got any prices yet?

Look forward to seeing it soon.

[Edd]

Good work Edd ,coming on well

How are you going to repair the rot you found under the drivers side rear quarter?

I have been looking into the rotrex for my project (best i don't mention what it is on herelol)

Have you got any prices yet?

Look forward to seeing it soon.

I'm going to buy a arch replacement panel and fit it as the inner arch saves putting loads of plates in there and will make a better job of it.

As for the Rotrex, been looking at different places, bout £1500 is the cheapest iv seen so far, but will probably try and get a kit cheaper from the states.

Nice to see you have joined on here, see you soon mate.

[Edd]

More progress this weekend, decided to keep the noise down this time tho, no grinder till 10am, think it was a little early last time. lol

cut all this rust out;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0271.jpg

got a rear arch panel from beavers, cut it down and used it for the inner arch;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0291.jpg

then seamed in;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0292.jpg

etch primed;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0294.jpg

then some U-pol grey stripe sealer;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0295.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0296.jpg

quarter on;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0305.jpg

and rear panel;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0308.jpg.

[Edd]

also had this delivered on Friday, Safety Devices rear cage.

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0298.jpg

welded the plates for the cage in and trial fitted it;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0299.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0303.jpg

finished off this afternoon by cleaning off the welds or one of the rear turret area, etch priming and sealer.

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0309.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0310.jpg

Still lots to do to the shell before paint tho. :(

i'v now decided to go for the Rotrex supercharger. should get that ordered up in the next few weeks.

Also picking up a X16xe for the charger to go onto tomorrow.

once again BIG BIG thanks to Grant for helping me out with welding. :thumb:

Edd

[novait]

nice work there,coming on well.. keep it up mate..

[Jay]

Looking good, will be good to see how the charger works on a 1600 16v.

[Edd]

will be good to see how the charger works on a 1600 16v.

bout 200bhp i hope. :d

[Benn]

Arches and quarters look good dude.

[brainsnova]

top progress mate its looking brilliant and fook the neighbours lol

[General Baxter]

bout 200bhp i hope. :d

more lol

[Edd]

more lol

thats a reliable 200bhp lollollollol.

and it wont be running 21psi. lollollollol

[Edd]

Arches and quarters look good dude.

Cheers Benn.

[Markd89]

just read through all this, top work

[G-nova]

going well mate keep up the top progress will be well worth it in the end

[GRUNT 16V]

ooooooooooooo that welder bloke looks damn sexy he does !!!!!!lol and im still nursing that burn from my fag lighter too!!!!:d

[Edd]

im still nursing that burn from my fag lighter too!!!!:d

that was funny, lollollol

thanks again mate, top work you've done there. :thumb:

[mk1mark]

Excellent work edd :thumb:,you are catching me up fast ,must get my **** into gear.

Try and meet up soon ,now I am back from my holidays

Sent you a PM

[novasportc550]

just found this thread. she is coming along nicely..

top work.............:thumb::thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Some machine and detail going into this

Can't wait to see the end result :thumb:

[therealnovaboy]

nice project! should be a nice strong shell when done, good to see someone putting in the effort.

Q - how come youve welded in rear seat mounts if youve got a cage with a cross bar? surely you cant have both rear seats and a rear cage?

[Nick J]

Some nice neat work there fella! I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

Nick.

[vxr_racing_2008]

:eek: looking good:thumb:

[GRUNT 16V]

Any More Updates Edd!!!??

[Edd]

Any More Updates Edd!!!??

not done that much, should get two full days on it at the weekend tho.

Edd

[scott.parker]

Awesome progress mate, fancy doing my mk1 rear arches? lol

[muzzy]

Superb project. Love seeing some fabrication being done.

[Edd]

Cheers for all the comments guys.



fancy doing my mk1 rear arches? lol
I can't take any of the credit for welding and fabrication, that's been Grant (grunt 16v). Awesome work he has done.

[GRUNT 16V]

Awesome progress mate, fancy doing my mk1 rear arches? lol
they were a mission and a half me and edd under estamated the rust situation

[scott.parker]

they were a mission and a half me and edd under estamated the rust situation

Take a look at my mk1 in my sig, im ****ting my self as they looked better then mine to start with! :confused:

[craig green]

Q - how come youve welded in rear seat mounts if youve got a cage with a cross bar? surely you cant have both rear seats and a rear cage?

I'll answer. The earlier rear seats had a different retaining clip on them. Even the brackets welded to the inner arches were different. Seeing as Edd is being a poser with a cage & non-occupiable rear seats, he will need those early seat brackets after all. :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

any more updates dude?

[GRUNT 16V]

whats happening !!!

[craig green]

whats happening !!!

I thought you were tasked with waking up the neighbours again!

[Edd]

Iv been slow, done a lot of priming and sealing. Not as much as I wanted tho.
If I don't get called into work tomorrow il be on it all day, hopefully get some pic up then.

Yep need Grant (grunt 16v) back for a day, the neighbours will be happy !!!!

I have managed to sort out a FULL set of early SR vinyl tho, b pillar, tailgate, lower half of car, happy days. Thanks to Rich ( novasport ) for that.

[Cormac]

Very nice Edd, all the best with this!!

[ben doodar]

nice work going on there edd/grunt. keep at it dudes!

[GRUNT 16V]

ive just got some more metal for some more welding magic

[Edd]

ive just got some more metal for some more welding magicIdeal mate, smooth bay here we come !

[Nobby]

Hows this going mate looked a good project when i had a nosey lol

[GRUNT 16V]

im there to do some more doctoring !!!!!!!!

[GRUNT 16V]

well ???? pull the finger out !!!!!!!!!lol

[Benn]

Did you get it all plated up?

[GRUNT 16V]

Did you get it all plated up?
yes wasnt a bad job to do in the end

[Benn]

Just a bit of welding, bending, hammering..

Where's the pics?

[John]

this thread is useless without pics!

[sparkie1401]

great looking work there Edd, will be well worthy of the Heated screen LOL

ill be keeping my eye on this, cant wait till mine is done either

[craig green]

this thread is useless without pics!

I know Edd has better things to do than upload pointless pics. I'm sure he'll add some progress when it is worth doing. :thumb:

[John]

I know Edd has better things to do than upload pointless pics. I'm sure he'll add some progress when it is worth doing. :thumb:

ok cool. :thumb:

[GRUNT 16V]

PICs or it didnt happen !!!!lol

[Benn]

No such like as a pointless pic.

[Edd]

Don't worry il get some pics up soon.

Was hoping to push the shell outside yesterday to take few pics of the progress but it was pissing down.

Il update soon.

Edd

[dj_wudgey]

nice mate looking forward to seeing them!!

[GRUNT 16V]

bump atte bump

[dj_wudgey]

looking forward to the update matey!! youve well cracked on with this and i all i have done is taken mine off the road lol but then i dont have a garage to do mine in!

[Edd]

My garage is tiny, I have to wheel it outside to takes pics. lol

Pissing down again today so no pics, called in to work tomorrow, try and get some Friday.

[dj_wudgey]

My garage is tiny, I have to wheel it outside to takes pics. lol

Pissing down again today so no pics, called in to work tomorrow, try and get some Friday.

sweet matey!! sounds like a plan to me lol

[Benn]

Just take some damn pics!

[GRUNT 16V]

Just take some damn pics!
Your an eager beaver !!!lol

[Edd]

Update, some pics at last, phone camera tho.

Fuel filler neck is going in the door shut so,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0363.jpg

sealed,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0364.jpg

and plated over,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0365.jpg

Going for a smooth bay.:d so sealed up the welds,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0361.jpg

then plated over,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0369.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_0371.jpg

BIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGG thanks to Grant for another top days work, and to Benn for the advice about the smooth bay.

il get some better pics later in the week

Edd

[craig green]

Wudgey will be happy!

[let_nova]

good work

[Southie]

More more more lol

Looks very good welding that by Grant :cool: How long has he spent on this for you.

Keep up the good work on this, should look cracking.

[Edd]

More more more lol

Looks very good welding that by Grant :cool: How long has he spent on this for you.

Keep up the good work on this, should look cracking.

Grant has quite alot of time on it, thats it now tho.

he'll be happy iv wrote that. lollol

[Edd]

Wudgey will be happy!

Wudgey was funny as f*ck this afternnon.

insulted people and got banned.lollollollol

hope he likes the pics.

[GRUNT 16V]

Wudgey was funny as f*ck this afternnon.

insulted people and got banned.lollollollol

hope he likes the pics.I thought he was on edge slightly !!!! so he got hit with the ban stick ehh lol

[scott.parker]

Cool, like them pics of the bay..

Scott

[comptoncj]

Looking good Edd :) keep up the good work.

[nova-taken]

Awesome project edd

Those welds are welds to be proud of Grunt

looking forward to seeing the finished product

nice job =D

[Edd]

Cheers for all the comments guys.

Hopefully get some more done this weekend.

Edd

[Nick J]

Nice work chaps :cool:

Nick.

[Benn]

Looking good dude, but what about the other indent on the wings? I plated that over too.

And any time, its why i'm here.

[nova_saloon]

coming along this one, be good to see how it turns out. plans for the weekend?

[Edd]

Looking good dude, but what about the other indent on the wings? I plated that over too.

had a little look around the bay today, i think it will need a few more plates including the ones you've mentioned.

[Edd]

plans for the weekend?

get some of the welds flatened back it the bay, primed then hopefully some work underneath.

[Benn]

had a little look around the bay today, i think it will need a few more plates including the ones you've mentioned.

Cool cool, was a just in case. When i re did mine over winter, i plated all the other holes in the bay. Keep it up.

[dj_wudgey]

Wudgey will be happy!

damn right i am we got some progress pictures!! lol looking good any way mate!!

[GRUNT 16V]

Glad to see you back wudgey !!!! did it hurt when you got hit with the ban stick???? lol

[Edd]

A bit more progress over the last few days,

Seam sealed the chassis legs and rear arches;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0062.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0063.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0064.jpg

then loads of layers of this, which is overpaintable.

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0066.jpg

which ended up like this, its actually black. ( camera flash ).

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0067.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0068.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0070.jpg

then a coat of primer,

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0073.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0072.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0074.jpg

just need to paint in white hammerite and thats the rear underside sorted.:thumb:. Should stay sealed for a long time now.

im doing the underside in sections, this being the first, would be alot easier if i had BIG garage and a-frame but il get it done.

Edd

[vaughanmc]

Something like this I'm going to be doing with the Sport - You lying underneath it and painting away ?

[Edd]

Something like this I'm going to be doing with the Sport - You lying underneath it and painting away ?
yeah max height on axle stands, complete ball ache really but well worth it in the end.

Think i might use a dust mask in the future, bit high on fumes earlier. lol

[vaughanmc]

lol I will be doing that with the Sport when it's all welded - Seal up any seams that need attention - Few coats of Stonechip then some white Hammerite - Get it looking presentable but hard wearing as well

[scott.parker]

I'll make a note of what that stuff is called, as I'm looking into doing this on the mk1, i did the track car in under seal, protects it fantastic, but a total **** for future working on it, as it's still tacky! it comes off on your cloths,jack,stands tools etc lol

Good work though mate.

Scott

[Edd]

I'll make a note of what that stuff is called, as I'm looking into doing this on the mk1, i did the track car in under seal, protects it fantastic, but a total **** for future working on it, as it's still tacky! it comes off on your cloths,jack,stands tools etc lol

Good work though mate.

Scott

U-POL Gravi guard is the stuff, if i had a-frame, compressor and gun i would have got Gravi-tec. Apart from that cant really see what would be a better job tbh.

it acts as good sound deadning too, really notice the tinny sound from spare wheel has gone. Very happy with the result.

Edd

[silvertornado_sr]

spot on job wish i kept my nova now :(

good wortk though and keep it up :)

an intrested in this super charger idea on the x16xe ummm any chance you could pm it me thanks :)

[Benn]

Under side is looking great dude.

[novaload1992]

great project :thumb:

[yellowsrnova]

looking good :)

[GRUNT 16V]

looking almost as good as me lol

[Edd]

cheers for all the comments guys.

more progress soon.

Edd

[7ova]

excellent work mate,
how may cans do you think you will need to do the all of the underside?

[Edd]

excellent work mate,
how may cans do you think you will need to do the all of the underside?

bout 20 i thinklol, used 4 on the rear end alone. :eek:

[g111mds]

making some good progress. looking good!

[brainsnova]

bout 20 i thinklol, used 4 on the rear end alone. :eek:

lol its amazing how quick the cans run out i thought it was just me.

[mk1mark]

Coming along nicely mate:thumb:

Must try and catch up soon .

[nova_niek]

Interesting, this. Seeing as I have an X16XE myself I'd really like to see someone do a supercharger build on this. Impressive metalwork going on btw!

[dj_wudgey]

yeah max height on axle stands, complete ball ache really but well worth it in the end.

Think i might use a dust mask in the future, bit high on fumes earlier. lol

im doin this with mine soon aswell!!!

[srs1]

just gone throught the entire project for the first time.

wow.

totally committed and fantastic work by you and grunt.

well, well ****ing done

[Balley]

looks good mate.. :D

[Edd]

Thanks for all the comments.

Done quite a bit more, il post some pics when I get time.

Edd.

[Benn]

Find time now!

[Edd]

Find time now!

lol lol lol

I'm at work ATM till 7am, so no pics, using my phone.

Hopefully tomorrow.

[Benn]

GGgrrrr get then uploaded! Wanna see how you've been getting on. All smoothed?

[Edd]

The rest of the welding has been done in the bay, underside has been fully seam sealed and had 8 cans of GraviGuard.

Not really looking forward to smoothing the bay tbh.

Not used fibreglass filler before so I think il have to take my time, but il get it done.

Edd.

[Benn]

Ah nice, if your can get some Smc black fiber glass, its flexi fiber glass. Take yor time, as the nicer you put it in the easy it is to rub down and get the shape right.

[Edd]

Cheers for the advice Benn, il have a look for that fibreglass filler in the week.

[saloonwoody]

just read from start to finish ! top work mate ;)

[nova_niek]

As for the Rotrex, been looking at different places, bout £1500 is the cheapest iv seen so far, but will probably try and get a kit cheaper from the states.
Cheaper from the States? That'd be weird, seeing as Rotrex is manufactured in Denmark. There's quite a few places in the UK that sell Rotrex superchargers (TTS and Holeshot spring to mind, both motorcycle shops) so you might just as well get them locally. Just my 2%.

[Edd]

^^^ ah cheers for that. I did think it was only Gmc that sold Rotrex.

I will look into it.

[vaughanmc]

Looks very good on the underside Edd, any more progress ?

[GRUNT 16V]

as above edd any more !!!!!!!!!!!

[GRUNT 16V]

WTFS GOING ON MO FO lol

[Edd]

WTFS GOING ON MO FO lol
Il get some pics tomorrow, can't find one of my sd cards at the mo.

There has been some progress, don't panic lol.

Iv have had to take off the slam panel that you welded on tho.

[craig green]

lol lol I heard you were throwing in the towel?

[Edd]

lol lol I heard you were throwing in the towel?

NO I HAVE NOT YOU CHEEKY FOOKER !! lollollol

[Count Vaux Alot]

lol lol I heard you were throwing in the towel?

Touched a nerve there craig lol

[craig green]

He knows I'm havin a laff. I can hear his grinder & smell the thinners from my house!

[Ben]

He knows I'm havin a laff. I can hear his grinder & smell the thinners from my house!

I thought that smell was just bridgewater!

[kevster]

good work !!! i will be keepin my eye on this

[Edd]

Finally a update;

with going abroad on holiday, christmas/new year, bad weather etc i havnt done as much as i would have liked tbh, but seeing a few more mk 1 projects taking shape, (Scott, Andy's, Vaughan to name a few) i have my motivation back.

After hours lying underneath the shell i have finally finished the underside and rear inner arches.
few pics;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0393.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0394.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0395.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0397.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0398.jpg

i used Hammerite smooth, also seen a few people on here talking about using Hammerite for this purpose, i would recommend mixing some thinners in with it to make it more spreadable.

as im going for a smooth bay and talking to the chap who is going to paint the car, i decided to remove the pattern part slam panel and fit a genuine one that i got sent from Germany. There would of not been any way to achieve a smooth look across the slam panel with the pattern part fitted, plus it felt like it was made of tin foil lol.

few pics;

pattern part off

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0399.jpg

genuine lined up, il get it welded on tomorrow.

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0400.jpg

also got some of this on Benn's reomendation;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0402.jpg

Still got a few more plates to weld in the bay then hopefully start smoothing the bay off on the weekend.

Edd.

[vaughanmc]

Looking very nice underneath :)

[MattBrown]

So you pulled all the underseal off?

And hammerited it?

[Edd]

After thinking long and hard about it, i have way too many brand new parts, (vinyl, spoiler, plough, etc) to go on the car to put a 1.6 16v engine in.

It just would not be in keeping with the car, so i have decided to put the 13sb engine back in.

At the weekend i picked up a 13sb, all fully rebuilt, new pistons, rods etc. Piper cam, venier, paddle clutch plus more.
Also came with a cylinder head thats got 1mm enlarged inlet and exhaust valves. All unused.

So the plan now is to build a high spec 13sb engine, with my Irmscher injection kit and with the Rotrex supercharger on it.

Hoping for 130bhp.

[Edd]

So you pulled all the underseal off?

And hammerited it?

Yep took all the underseal off, used 15, yes 15 cans of U-pol Gravi Guard then 3 coats of Hammerite.

Cant see it coming off in a hurry.

[vaughanmc]

After thinking long and hard about it, i have way too many brand new parts, (vinyl, spoiler, plough, etc) to go on the car to put a 1.6 16v engine in.

It just would not be in keeping with the car, so i have decided to put the 13sb engine back in.

At the weekend i picked up a 13sb, all fully rebuilt, new pistons, rods etc. Piper cam, venier, paddle clutch plus more.
Also came with a cylinder head thats got 1mm enlarged inlet and exhaust valves. All unused.

So the plan now is to build a high spec 13sb engine, with my Irmscher injection kit and with the Rotrex supercharger on it.

Hoping for 130bhp.

Should be a very good car to drive with that power mate!

[Count Vaux Alot]

After thinking long and hard about it, i have way too many brand new parts, (vinyl, spoiler, plough, etc) to go on the car to put a 1.6 16v engine in.

It just would not be in keeping with the car, so i have decided to put the 13sb engine back in.

At the weekend i picked up a 13sb, all fully rebuilt, new pistons, rods etc. Piper cam, venier, paddle clutch plus more.
Also came with a cylinder head thats got 1mm enlarged inlet and exhaust valves. All unused.

So the plan now is to build a high spec 13sb engine, with my Irmscher injection kit and with the Rotrex supercharger on it.

Hoping for 130bhp.

Controversial but it will be interesting to see keep up the progress

[Benn]

Under side looks awesome dude, engine sounds fun. Should be good with the charger.
Bay looks good, to many holes tho...lol

The "smc" fibre glass is awesome. Smells soooo nice too.

Keep taking pics dude.

[S1M0N]

I thought that smell was just bridgewater!

Bridgwater does tend to have its own unique smell! Lmao

[scott.parker]

Wow... That looks like some labor of love under there mate! lol

Theres only one thing that bugs me about doing the underside of the car (hence why you probably use so many cans) the original stuff is so so thick, but all the aerosol can applications Ive seen come out out very thin etc, so is the stone guard thin, or similar to the original rubbery stuff?

Really need to figure out what to do on mine when it comes to this.

Top work though mate, keep the updates coming.

Scott

[Edd]

Under side looks awesome dude, engine sounds fun. Should be good with the charger.
Bay looks good, to many holes tho...lol

The "smc" fibre glass is awesome. Smells soooo nice too.

Keep taking pics dude.

Cheers Benn,

Im probably going to ask you a few more question about the bay tho lol


Wow... That looks like some labor of love under there mate! lol

Theres only one thing that bugs me about doing the underside of the car (hence why you probably use so many cans) the original stuff is so so thick, but all the aerosol can applications Ive seen come out out very thin etc, so is the stone guard thin, or similar to the original rubbery stuff?

Really need to figure out what to do on mine when it comes to this.

Top work though mate, keep the updates coming.

Scott
Cheers mate,

Although it does come out thin it is VERY tough. I would also have liked something a little more thick and rubbery.

U-pol Gravi Tec is more thick and rubbery but you need a compressor and a A frame, i dont have either.

But i very confident that what i have done is going to be long lasting and not chip.

[deanwilko]

looks very nice. i would like to see the end result of the engine

[Tommy_nova]

good work edd cracking on with this now fella

did you get my pm ?

Tommy

[Edd]

good work edd cracking on with this now fella

did you get my pm ?

Tommy

replied mate

[craig green]

nice pics Ted.

[Benn]

As always any question just ask dude, am here to and happy to help.

[db_1.2]

Looks really good mate, nothin better than a white one:thumb:

[GRUNT 16V]

Any More Updates !!!?????

[Edd]

Any More Updates !!!?????
No.

Got a Vectra Gsi that needs cambelt, battery mot/tax.

Plus iv just got another nova sr. :d

And i BADLY need to move house so funds a little tight at the mo, single garage with 4 cars is not working very well lol

I will update with what im up to soon.

[GRUNT 16V]

No.

Got a Vectra Gsi that needs cambelt, battery mot/tax.

Plus iv just got another nova sr. :d

And i BADLY need to move house so funds a little tight at the mo, single garage with 4 cars is not working very well lol

I will update with what im up to soon.
YOUR NIEGHBOURS MUST LOVE YOU !!!!! :d I KNOW THEY LOVE ME DEARLY!!!!!lol lol lol

http://www.thegeneralrental.com/rentalcatalog/images/grinder_4.jpglol