Jamacian Yellow XE

[DAFTJOHN]

How we all doing?

Well I've had the wee sr now for a month or so and all that's been done is a hose replaced... The gear linkage is proving to be a right pain to sort but hopefully that should get sorted soon.

Excellent news is that the shell is solid, especially as she's 25 now. Few bits of surface rust on the arch and sills but nothing a rub down and paint won't sort.

I'm in two minds what to do, I was tempted to take it to Knockhill but there's always the risk of wrecking it but saying that she's not standard cause of the xe up front:D I want to get her to as near as standard looking bar the Allessios. I'm picking up a set in White at the weekend and these will be going on and so will the snowplough I picked up....

Some pics below, I'll post more of the bay, below and interior. Any thoughts are welcome....

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/snownova.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/rhsnova.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/backnova.jpghttp://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/13022009070.jpg

[Cle]

Love this colour :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Nice one mate! When you say Knockhill ? Where abouts are you in Scotland...

[DAFTJOHN]

just about 30 mins from you mate, over in Johnstone. Was going to head up for the meet last month but lost some gears and didn't want to risk loosing anymore on the way up.

Cheers Cle it is retro eh!

[vaughanmc]

Nice one fella! Get paid up to the PNG and have a look at the Scotland region

I think we have a meet coming up sometime in April :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Good stuff, will do - what sort of dosh we talking

[vaughanmc]

£10 a year mate

Access to other parts of the forum, membership pack and discount to shows etc

Can't remember what else...

Well worth it though :)

See the 'Join the PNG' bit in my sig for details :D

[scotty GSI]

Lovely car mate, i was considering buying this before i got offered my gsi.

Looking forward to having a nosey round it tomorrow:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

More Scotland members! Get paid up to the region :D

We need to have some awsome PNG meets like all the other regions :thumb:

[John]

Lovely car, not sure the speed lines suit though imo.

[scotty GSI]

More Scotland members! Get paid up to the region :D

We need to have some awsome PNG meets like all the other regions :thumb:

Tried the other night but my paypal is playing silly buggers. But will try again. Wanting to make a few meets this year. Is there going to be a stand at F&M?

Sorry for hijacking the thread :)

[vaughanmc]

I'll PM you mate :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Lovely car, not sure the speed lines suit though imo.

Did you see her when she was for sale and had the nice multi spoke white wheels? I think the white just sets her off. I'm sticking white allessios on her on Sat but she'll not be on the road for a few days. I'll stick the pics up.

I've always loved the allessio but maybe too modern for this old beast;)

[vaughanmc]

14" 3 spokes or original SR steelies FTW :)

[John]

Did you see her when she was for sale and had the nice multi spoke white wheels? I think the white just sets her off. I'm sticking white allessios on her on Sat but she'll not be on the road for a few days. I'll stick the pics up.

I've always loved the allessio but maybe too modern for this old beast;)

Yeah i think they suited it better like you say. What were they? speedlines? perhaps a classic rfx or mo would suit?

[DAFTJOHN]

Not sure what they were - I'm sure the guy I bought the car off still has them? I'll see how I go with the White Allessios.

I like the look of the Mo's - don't know thw name of them but they have little cut outs round the edge and are mainly solid.

[vaughanmc]

TH's ;)

[DAFTJOHN]

that's it - dead on. I like the ideas of Steelies and maybe even just putting a 1.3 sr engine back into it. Ah who know's what to do lol

[Nunnsy]

Lovely car in the best colour ;)

[dj_wudgey]

lovely motor this matey please dont wreck it!! well with your posts you dont seem like you will dont track it though!! putting a 1.3 back in is a right idea!! lol lovely car though!!

[vaughanmc]

John mate PM me your mobile number and I'll keep you up to date with whats happening in the Scotland region until you get paid up :thumb:

[NOVA13SPORT]

maybe even just putting a 1.3 sr engine back into it. Ah who know's what to do lol[/quote]

was trying to buy this when it was for sale,
as this was my plan,;)
but the seller was not very helpful with photos and answers:mad:


good luck with it and dont do anything to daft with it:thumb:
revys would look good,speedlines are just to 'new' for this old beauty

[DAFTJOHN]

Here's the new wheels for her

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/sline.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Those should look the part on it mate

Needs that Snowplough back on the front as well :)

[dj_wudgey]

speedlines will look amasing onit dude the white ones!! i would say put the 1.3 back in though more origional!! very nice car though dude!!

[Steve]

Wish I had bought this when it first came up for sale!

Looks good though, although not sure the whels look right on it. Mk2 astra gte wheels in white would be cool. And i'm with you on the 1.3 idea, you never see 1.3sr's anymore let alone original ones.

[let_nova]

spotted today!! looks tidy!

[Joe Richardson]

wheels look nice:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/novawhite.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/novacobbler.jpg


Few pics with the white speedlines - just need top make some brackets up for the snowplugh and it's go go go

[Joe Richardson]

That looks very nice with the white speedlines on:thumb:

Got any pics of under the bonnet/inside:cool:

[Southie]

Really love this car :cool:

IMO the speedlines now look a little too much overkill. Sorry :(

[Cormac]

Lovely car but id have to agree i think the white speedlines are a little too much.

Me me personally would go for sr/sgi rims

[DAFTJOHN]

I'll post some up later today.

Cheers

[Joe Richardson]

I'll post some up later today.

Cheers

Nice one John:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

It's weird, the speedlines don't look that good in the pics but on the car in the real world they looks spot on against the yellow. The yellow doesn't come up as it is - probably cause it's my camera phone...

I'll keep them on for a bit and see if anything takes my fancy. Maybe TH's but think they're hard to source.

[dj_wudgey]

the speedlines look good imo but then i would think that i had my speedlines on my sr for years lol very nice though matey!! you thought up any more plans for it ???

[twin40s]

people who keep saying put sr/rims on its an xe so thinking its got the brakes they won't fit without moding the caliper.

[Cormac]

people who keep saying put sr/rims on its an xe so thinking its got the brakes they won't fit without moding the caliper.

A wee nick off each caliper is all thats required!

I just think cause its rare jamaica yellow and even tho its got a redtop keeping it original on the outside would suit it better!

But granted real life properly looks alot better!! ;)

[vaughanmc]

The wheels look nice on it mate, a snow-plough on there and she'll be right :)

You coming along to the meet at Knockhill on the 19th April ?

[DAFTJOHN]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/side.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/seat.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/radio.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/interior.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/insidenova.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/frontcar.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/front.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/bootright.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/bootleft.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/bay3.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/bay2.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/bay.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/batttray.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/backocar.jpg

And I'll be at Knockhill on the 19th.

[Graeme]

Personally I'd say the Alessios would look better in anthracite, like the Simps' mates and thought there was a 'plough going on this?

[Joe Richardson]

Cheers for the pics John:thumb:

looks stunning,does it go well with the redtop:cool:

[DAFTJOHN]

Personally I'd say the Alessios would look better in anthracite, like the Simps' mates and thought there was a 'plough going on this?

Should be on soon - tried it yesterday but need to make brackets up.

[DAFTJOHN]

Yeah, it goes well - only been dry recently so been trying it out. Can get 85 in 3rd never noticed what it was in 4th maybe just over 100 and 5th it goes off the limit at 130. Maybe about 140 indicated. Pulls great from 70 to 100.

I'm wanting to take it to a track but bit worried I'll wreck it????

[Joe Richardson]

Yeah, it goes well - only been dry recently so been trying it out. Can get 85 in 3rd never noticed what it was in 4th maybe just over 100 and 5th it goes off the limit at 130. Maybe about 140 indicated. Pulls great from 70 to 100.

I'm wanting to take it to a track but bit worried I'll wreck it????

Get it on track John,as long as your brakes are up to it:)

which track is near to you:confused:

[DAFTJOHN]

Knockhill mate. I've had the bike and a few cars on there and not crashed yet but hey it's the Nova after all lol

[Joe Richardson]

Knockhill mate. I've had the bike and a few cars on there and not crashed yet but hey it's the Nova after all lol

R good,knockhil is a good track:cool:

It will be fine,be a good laughlol

[let_nova]

join up mate we are organising a meet at knockhill next month. i take mine on.

[let_nova]

p.s keep the wheels white!!!

[Southie]

Does look very clean John. I've had sr steelies on over calibra disks and calipers and they were very close but never touched :thumb:

[let_nova]

john you looking to get youw wheels done again??

[DAFTJOHN]

Some work done on the arches and boot and snowplow added

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsarchbefore.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsbootbefore.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/holeinboot.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/front-2.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/backendbefore.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/crapbefore.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsrust.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsfullcut.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsreplated.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsprepaint.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsrub.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhspanelfit.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhspaint.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsbootfin.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/frontrhsfin.jpg

[DAFTJOHN]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsarchclose.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsfin.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/lhsfin.jpg

[John]

Looking good fella!

[DAFTJOHN]

will post the right hand side later in the week

[MK999]

awesome repair that is!

[Joe Richardson]

Fooking mint John really is:thumb:

[let_nova]

that is a top repair...

[DaftJohns_Mate]

The guy that has done this job has done it really well.

Looking great john.

Wullie.

[DaftJohns_Mate]

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01096.jpg

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01139.jpg

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01099.jpg

Wullie

[DAFTJOHN]

love this pic

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01096.jpg

[DAFTJOHN]

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01140.jpg
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01143.jpg

[Joe Richardson]

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01140.jpg
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01143.jpg

'AVE IT' lol

[DaftJohns_Mate]

love this pic

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Nova/DSC01096.jpg

Its the back drop, it makes you feel at home!:d

Wullie.

[DaftJohns_Mate]

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Knockhill%207th%20June%2009/DSC00399.jpg

OOOOOPS LOL

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Knockhill%207th%20June%2009/DSC00468.jpg

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Knockhill%207th%20June%2009/DSC00507.jpg

Wullie.

[DAFTJOHN]

'AVE IT' lol

It nearly rolled there - I never notice the guttering when I had the handbrake on and it was paralell to it and dug in:eek:

[let_nova]

breather mod FTW.

john you want a nice jamaican yellow rocker cover?

[DAFTJOHN]

some fluid coming out the back of the car there? Just before the back wheel

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Knockhill%207th%20June%2009/DSC00468.jpg

[DAFTJOHN]

breather mod FTW.

john you want a nice jamaican yellow rocker cover?

Could so mate - yellow cover and red plug cover, would tidy it up nice. Will talk on Sun about that and the wheels too.:thumb:

[DaftJohns_Mate]

some fluid coming out the back of the car there? Just before the back wheel

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/saltirepride/Knockhill%207th%20June%2009/DSC00468.jpg

Its either Pee or Man Juice.........I hope it was pee.

Wullie.

[let_nova]

petrol overflow

[Joe Richardson]

petrol leak :(

[Joe Richardson]

I like the wheels on it John,look nice:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

petrol leak :(


Must be overflow it was full to the brim and it was a hot day too. Defo not a leak cos I got about 50 odd MPG on a motorway run;)

[DAFTJOHN]

I like the wheels on it John,look nice:thumb:

Cheers - the white suits the yellow - was going to go athracite but will keep white. Got some flaking on them so think they'll be getting done again

[let_nova]

just the overflow. mine done it at knockhill.

[Joe Richardson]

Cheers - the white suits the yellow - was going to go athracite but will keep white. Got some flaking on them so think they'll be getting done again

yeah athracite would look stunning aswell:thumb:

[griffin mad]

nice machine m8 , i had 1 same colour with the xe in but the feds would not leave me alone , even took it off me 1 nite cus i made ther civic type R look like a 1600 lol , watch it go on you tube under the heading
redtop nova at york
enjoy :d

[nova_saloon]

Could so mate - yellow cover and red plug cover, would tidy it up nice. Will talk on Sun about that and the wheels too.:thumb:

Colour coding rocker cover FTW

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/pirrip/P5260007.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

the sr is look really good now mate, top work.

iain

[dj_wudgey]

the car looks stunning mate you know you need me to have it!! lol

[DAFTJOHN]

Wee change to the car, yellow wing mirrors now and is now on coilovers. Sits nice and low at the back but think the front is maybe a bit too high?

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/coilovers-1.jpg

[let_nova]

fine long as the lights point fine!

[vaughanmc]

Looks perfect fella :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

looks mint mate prefer the grey mirrors though!!

[Steve]

Ride height looks fine, I just think it needs more retro wheels.

[dj_wudgey]

i like the speedlines me but they are the best wheels for a nova imo!!!

[scott.parker]

Looks bang on! giving me ideas for the 1.2L lol

[Leeboo]

Nice to see that it gets abused! Lovely wee car, but for some reason the speedlines do nothing for me. Even white cesaros would be nice?

Might be worth strengthening the front end though it looks like it has't been seam welded

[Benn]

Looks nice, not afan of the wheels.

[jafanan]

looks good, nice to see a well used xe

when you done the arch repair, where did you get your replacemet sill vinyl from?

[let_nova]

its painted mate. top job though

[vaughanmc]

looks good, nice to see a well used xe?

It shows you can keep them good and still use them as they were intended instead of hiding them away :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Nice to see that it gets abused! Lovely wee car, but for some reason the speedlines do nothing for me. Even white cesaros would be nice?

Might be worth strengthening the front end though it looks like it has't been seam welded

Cheers, got the kit for it, it will be getting done over the winter when it gets stripped down:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

looks good, nice to see a well used xe

when you done the arch repair, where did you get your replacemet sill vinyl from?

lol never even knew it should have been vinyllol The R/H/S door has started to peel - you can see it in the last pic, near the bottom and in the middle of the door. Looks like it was not keyed properly. Again, that'll get sorted over winter.

[DAFTJOHN]

I like the Speedlines - they look good in white in the flesh, or paint in this case. TH's would be the other choice but not sure what else would suit??

[AlanH]

seen this yesterday, looks really nice. love the white speedlines, really suit it. sounds great as well

[DAFTJOHN]

seen this yesterday, looks really nice. love the white speedlines, really suit it. sounds great as well

Cheers mate

[liam944nova]

really nice car that!

[DAFTJOHN]

Okay, we update prior to the work over winter...

The car interior is getting stripped this Sat in prep for a paint over November.

The engine is coming out and the shell is getting stitched and having the strengthening kit added along with new blue pipes for the engine. New headlights, all new Vinyl, polly bushed, bumpers all treated to bring life back into them, wheels going either white again or Antheracite, new servo and master cylinder, all the underneath stripped re-sealed and painted as well as the outside and under arches painted. - all in all a good freshen up and see if there is any rust starting and catch it now.

Looking forward to it all ;)

[nova_saloon]

sounds awesome, i gotta get cracking you like are, but funds are my downfall

[DaftJohns_Mate]

need a hand sat?

[DAFTJOHN]

need a hand sat?
Prob cheers I'm out on fri tho and it's meant to be pissing down... Might buy a gazebo lol

[DaftJohns_Mate]

Prob cheers I'm out on fri tho and it's meant to be pissing down... Might buy a gazebo lol

Take it easy matey, knowing you after a friday night out youd go out for a GAZEEBO and come back with a GAZELLE!

I'll bring my jcket to wrap the car in lol!

She can cook to!!!

[let_nova]

sounds good..

[Joe Richardson]

sounds good does this John:thumb:

make sure you put up plenty of pics of the work:)

[let_nova]

whose doing your wheels?

[16v Nova Kev]

Prob cheers I'm out on fri tho and it's meant to be pissing down... Might buy a gazebo lol

my garage is empty bud you could use that :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

whose doing your wheels?

They're getting powder coated by some company that Kev's work use - going Antheracite

[Joe Richardson]

They're getting powder coated by some company that Kev's work use - going Antheracite

will look epic on yours:thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

Okay, we update prior to the work over winter...

The car interior is getting stripped this Sat in prep for a paint over November.

The engine is coming out and the shell is getting stitched and having the strengthening kit added along with new blue pipes for the engine. New headlights, all new Vinyl, polly bushed, bumpers all treated to bring life back into them, wheels going either white again or Antheracite, new servo and master cylinder, all the underneath stripped re-sealed and painted as well as the outside and under arches painted. - all in all a good freshen up and see if there is any rust starting and catch it now.

Looking forward to it all ;)

nice plans mate!! id like to see it go back to 1.3 me but each to there own!!

[DAFTJOHN]

That's the nova dropped off at the painters. Found some rot on the floor under the crossmember where the seats bolt but apart from that was amazed at the very good condition of the rest of the floor. Should be ready in 3 or 4 weeks then I'll start on the detailing in the bay and engine :)

[16v Nova Kev]

:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

:thumb:I'll need to get those lights from you bud. I'll be at oli's next sat to pick the bumpers up. Will you be about

[16v Nova Kev]

no but i will leave them for you to have a look at them. i was out today welding a saxo so had a look round your motor. i will put pics on here of the progress if you want.

[DAFTJOHN]

no but i will leave them for you to have a look at them. i was out today welding a saxo so had a look round your motor. i will put pics on here of the progress if you want.
Spot on, was going to ask for pics of the progress to help with the history

[16v Nova Kev]

will get some pics on tommorow bud. its coming along nicely engine will be out tommorow and will make a start on the plating kit:thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

took some pics of your bay before i strip it.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/SDC11729.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/SDC11730-1.jpg
and now its out
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/SDC11731.jpg

im going to move this wire cos your sfi box was rubbing against it not good.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/SDC11732.jpg

[DAFTJOHN]

Nice one, will be cleaning the new servo, painting it and getting new hoses. Are you or oli welding coz I was gonna print off the guide for stitching?

[16v Nova Kev]

prob oli cos he is ace at welding altho i spent all day welding a saxo:(

[DAFTJOHN]

Was that your girlfriends saxo? I've got the pics of where to stitch and will drop them off before Sunday

[16v Nova Kev]

no mate another one with rot in the exact same places:wtf: :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see it with a fresh coat of paint! Will be nice to see it in 2010

You doing any shows next year ?

[DAFTJOHN]

Will be mate, want to get out and about in it

[16v Nova Kev]

i cant wait to see it out too and i can say i did that:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

i cant wait to see it out too and i can say i did that:thumb:
Just waiting on the new radiator getting delivered, I'm painting the brake servo this week if I get my bm sorted. Hopefully drop them off sat. The hoses may take 4 weeks!!!!

[let_nova]

and the rest. if you ordered from C.A mine took 6 weeks

[16v Nova Kev]

Just waiting on the new radiator getting delivered, I'm painting the brake servo this week if I get my bm sorted. Hopefully drop them off sat. The hoses may take 4 weeks!!!!

what rad did you get an alloy one like mine :thumb:

[Talon]

great project thread going mate.

Be good to see the car again. Glad to see your properly looking after it :)

[DAFTJOHN]

great project thread going mate.

Be good to see the car again. Glad to see your properly looking after it :)

Yeah, if you're at any shows this year you should see it - did you end up getting an Nova. Was just looking, it's not even a year since I've had the car off you and the amount I've spent on it :d Ahh that's what Novas do to you.

Can't wait now to get it back - think a month tops now.

:thumb:

[novaload1992]

cracking car, looks great

[scott.parker]

Is yours in the body shop? hope it goes well mate, got my 1.2 jam yellow in the body shop at the mo.

[16v Nova Kev]

hi john just a quick update got your doors/bonnet/tailgate off today and all stripped also got the old vinyl off and all the mouldings. i will post some pics tommorow.

[DAFTJOHN]

Cheers Kev - look forward to the pics.

[DAFTJOHN]

Is yours in the body shop? hope it goes well mate, got my 1.2 jam yellow in the body shop at the mo.

It is bud - yeah seen your thread - going the original route:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Some pics from Kevs phone

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/baywithjoinscleaned.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/leftplate.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/rightplate.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/tailgatenovinyl.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/bpillar.jpg

[Steve]

Looks good, but whats up with the pics? looks like my beige except the tailgate!?

[let_nova]

progress.!

[16v Nova Kev]

Looks good, but whats up with the pics? looks like my beige except the tailgate!?

just my siht nokia e71:(

[let_nova]

a few i had from the summer 09


http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff001-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff002-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff003-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff004-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff005-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff006-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff007-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/stuff008-1.jpg

[16v Nova Kev]

it will look much better when I'm done with it.

[SRimon]

Whats on with the B pillars?

[16v Nova Kev]

Whats on with the B pillars?
took the vynal off with a heat gun and was soaking the glue with paper and slow degreaser:thumb:

[SRimon]

Cool, looked a bit odd!

Nice progress

[GSI-TOMMY]

nice progress mate!
love it:thumb:

[nova 2L 16V]

nice car , im sure this is my mates old sr.

[DAFTJOHN]

Prob was it did make it's way to Wales at some point..

Itching to get it back, especially after having a wee run in Kevs SR

[Steve]

Some pics from Kevs phone


http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/leftplate.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/rightplate.jpg


Have you given that crossmember a good poking? Mine looked like that till I got a screwdriver on it and it went straight through!! lol lol

[DAFTJOHN]

Have you given that crossmember a good poking? Mine looked like that till I got a screwdriver on it and it went straight through!! lol lol

Yep, the LHS where the double plate is has some holes - it's been cut out and welded.

Would have preferred to have an new one but would mean having all the strengthening plates cut out too...

[let_nova]

could you not have checked before?

[DAFTJOHN]

Never looked at it at all, don't do mechanics! Still has few years left in it

[Steve]

buzbi on here just cut out the rot on his and fabricated a new piece, rather than replace the whole crossmember. They have been known to fail mot's like that is all.

[DAFTJOHN]

Went and dropped off sump Gasket and new matrix - think I'll have it back 1 st week in March:)

[NOV4_SPORT]

Nice one mate glad to hear it.

iain

[dj_wudgey]

nice mate will be good to see pictures off it done!!

[DAFTJOHN]

Had lost my phone....so lost Kevs and the painters number so will try to head over to the garage tomorrow morning to see how it's getting on. Would hope it's very close to complete.

[16v Nova Kev]

pmed

[dj_wudgey]

well hope to see pictures off the finished article soon!!

[DAFTJOHN]

Okay, hoping for this Wednesday to get the Nova back and it'll be straight to the MOT station and then tax it once I get the V5 back (changing to 2ltr) I'll then be fitting the interior in and getting it out and about.....looking forward to it:d

[bazil]

I hope I see this around soon.

[dj_wudgey]

Okay, hoping for this Wednesday to get the Nova back and it'll be straight to the MOT station and then tax it once I get the V5 back (changing to 2ltr) I'll then be fitting the interior in and getting it out and about.....looking forward to it:d

nice matey pics as soon as its back lol love this motor!!

[sport]

Be good to see the finished result John.

[dj_wudgey]

damn right it will!!

[16v Nova Kev]

should not be much longer.

[offplot]

Prob was it did make it's way to Wales at some point..

Itching to get it back, especially after having a wee run in Kevs SR

It was in wales - I bought it from a chap in edinbrough who inherited off his grandfather (he lived in bedford) who had it from new.
Car was sort of complete but a non runner when i got it.
Got it all sorted but needs must and unfortunately had to sell it to finish the championship year off (rallying).
Biggest mistake i made was selling it as it was so clean and an ORIGINAL sr1300.
The lad i sold it to did nothing with the car and sold it to his mate who put the XE in it.
Good luck with the rebuild.

[16v Nova Kev]

good piece of info.

[let_nova]

john actually met the guy who owned it first at the F&M show.

[DAFTJOHN]

Still no car, was told the best part would be done last week. Hopefully it doesn't roll on into July....

[let_nova]

summer is nearly over..

[vaughanmc]

Still all of winter to go though :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Still all of winter to go though :thumb:


mmmm I ain't spending 2k on paint and then another 1k on other parts to have it out in the salt - yeah I'll drive it hard when it's on the road but don't think I'll be able to stand watching it rot with all that crap from the road getting everywhere....I have my daily for that:d

Apparently last week the car should have been in Primer, this week the top coats applied and next week re-built and wheels painted. I've asked for it back 25th or 26th June - if it's not back by then it won't be going back on the road this year. Pity as the car went in early November and this was enough time to have it done. I'm working on the basis that the time taken means it will be a very good job and it's not rushed at the end - any runs will see me:mad:

[Nova Scotia]

mmmm I ain't spending 2k on paint and then another 1k on other parts to have it out in the salt - yeah I'll drive it hard when it's on the road but don't think I'll be able to stand watching it rot with all that crap from the road getting everywhere....I have my daily for that:d

Apparently last week the car should have been in Primer, this week the top coats applied and next week re-built and wheels painted. I've asked for it back 25th or 26th June - if it's not back by then it won't be going back on the road this year. Pity as the car went in early November and this was enough time to have it done. I'm working on the basis that the time taken means it will be a very good job and it's not rushed at the end - any runs will see me:mad:


2k for paint, that sounds reasonable. But if you take into consideration the rectification of previous repairs, oh yeah, and welding of the cross member and inner wings and did I mention the floors? Had to cut internal x member and plate above chassis legs on both sides then replace xmember to look as if it hadn't been touched. Speaking of welding, added a strengthening kit under the bonnet and on the rear axle mounts ( another small hole on inner arch at rear, but I won't mention that!!). Also stitch welded the seams under the bonnet too. Cut out and replaced rusty section on door bottom too.
Was asked to remove all vinyl and replace, which had been painted over. Remove and replace rear spoiler, if you know Novas, not easy.
This car drove in, granted with only one seat but still left window removal and interior trim.

Engine and front suspension had to be removed also to allow welding/painting of the engine bay. Did someone say engine????

Asked to replace gaskets on engine and service it too. And BTW throw in a heater matrix while I'm at it.

Wheels also have to be painted.

And I haven't even started on the general bodywork!!

So, in my opinion £2k is a bargain!!!

I don't do half a job on anything and when someone tells you there's no rush as they'd prefer a top notch job to a speedy one......

As all you enthusiast out there know, these things all take time and you never really know what you're going to get until you start.

If anyone has a problem with what I'm saying then feel free to speak to me direct rather than spew your guts on here.

Hope you all have a nice day.:)

[novaxe235]

So, in my opinion £2k is a bargain!!!

And mine

[bazil]

lol

I know painters that want £2k just to paint a bloody car,
that's alot of work mate, more than a couple of grands worth but IMO it's all worth it and if not this year then I hope to see it next year, it should be the best nova in our area when it's finnished ( along with iain's sport )

[rubachuk]

Sounds reasonable to me too, can't see where anyone has said it's not.

Can't really see where anyone is "spewing their guts" either, just a guy who is understandably keen to get his car back after 6+ months, but has accepted a quality job takes time. Looking forward to seeing your work, but calm down

[Nova Scotia]

Sounds reasonable to me too, can't see where anyone has said it's not.

Can't really see where anyone is "spewing their guts" either, just a guy who is understandably keen to get his car back after 6+ months, but has accepted a quality job takes time. Looking forward to seeing your work, but calm down

This is me calm!!!lol lol lol

[let_nova]

seems fair however, you just spewed your guts lol

[DAFTJOHN]

2k for paint, that sounds reasonable. But if you take into consideration the rectification of previous repairs, oh yeah, and welding of the cross member and inner wings and did I mention the floors? Had to cut internal x member and plate above chassis legs on both sides then replace xmember to look as if it hadn't been touched. Speaking of welding, added a strengthening kit under the bonnet and on the rear axle mounts ( another small hole on inner arch at rear, but I won't mention that!!). Also stitch welded the seams under the bonnet too. Cut out and replaced rusty section on door bottom too.
Was asked to remove all vinyl and replace, which had been painted over. Remove and replace rear spoiler, if you know Novas, not easy.
This car drove in, granted with only one seat but still left window removal and interior trim.

Engine and front suspension had to be removed also to allow welding/painting of the engine bay. Did someone say engine????

Asked to replace gaskets on engine and service it too. And BTW throw in a heater matrix while I'm at it.

Wheels also have to be painted.

And I haven't even started on the general bodywork!!

So, in my opinion £2k is a bargain!!!

I don't do half a job on anything and when someone tells you there's no rush as they'd prefer a top notch job to a speedy one......

As all you enthusiast out there know, these things all take time and you never really know what you're going to get until you start.

If anyone has a problem with what I'm saying then feel free to speak to me direct rather than spew your guts on here.

Hope you all have a nice day.:)

I ain't spewing anything anywhere, just updating some of the guys on here with progress.

You might have taken what I posted in the wrong spirit - I know and appreciate the amount of work going into it, the costs shouldn't come into it - I brought costs up as I'm not wanting to see all the good work / costs be wasted over the winter with all the crap on the roads.

I'm keen to get the car back on the road - acknowledge it takes times and to be fair you've never commited to a date but we have tried to work towards a few which have slipped.

Cheers

[dj_wudgey]

any pics off it finished mate??

[DAFTJOHN]

Little update, the service is being done and then the engine in hopefully this weekend. Once it's back I might keep it off the road until April and give the engine a good clean, polly bush it and paint the back axle, fuel tank, suspension etc to get it all looking very mint..

[bazil]

Do it and keep it :)

[DAFTJOHN]

Do it and keep it :)

I may keep it - getting rid of the Impreza, had my fun, and getting something that's a bit easier on the fuel now.

[16v Nova Kev]

you wont sell it once you see it.

[Edd]

Pics needed lol

[bazil]

Png law says PICS OR GTFO>>>>>>>>>>

[bakerznova]

nice mate !

[dj_wudgey]

you wont sell it once you see it.

i agree with kev!! you wont want to sell it when its finished and you've seen it!! i say you should mint out the bay and keep her fella and yea pics please!!

[16v Nova Kev]

na only when its done.

[dj_wudgey]

how far away from being done is it??

[16v Nova Kev]

should be this week or next the latest

[dj_wudgey]

nice ive been dying to see pictures off this for ages!! i gather your rebuilding it then?

[16v Nova Kev]

aye its getting done in my work.

[dj_wudgey]

ohh right that clears abit up then i wonderd why you were replying to my posts lol

[DAFTJOHN]

The g/f is doing Photography and has decided to do a report on the Nova for a project, so will be taking some pics tomorrow hopefully. I'll post some up of how the car looks just now. Looking forward to it being back on the road for summer:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Few pics of how she looked last week;

Batt Tray

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/175.jpg

Brake Servo from a GSI (painted myself, quite proud of itlol ) and new stitch welding on n/s

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/174.jpg

Front o/s, the joint has split as the car fell but will be sorted before it's back on the road

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/173.jpg

o/s inner arch and welding

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/172.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/168.jpg

Engine Bay

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/167.jpg

Dusty Dash

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/161.jpg

How she sits - is moving to the back now to have the engine fitted

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/160.jpg

roof

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/159.jpg

:thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

your mrs is ace with a camera.

[Steve]

Ah man, your making me want another nova lol its looking good, wish i'd bought it when it was up for sale :/

[bazil]

how long now john? i hope to see this around soon :)

[scott.parker]

Reminds me of the 1.2 when that was in the body shop..

Looks nice, you getting vinyl for the side, or painting it back on?

Scott

[Steve]

Personally I think you'd be better off stonechipping it then painting it dark grey/ black. That vinyl is bad for trapping water over time.

[gary_126]

Glad to see the nova is looking better than ever!

[16v Nova Kev]

Reminds me of the 1.2 when that was in the body shop..

Looks nice, you getting vinyl for the side, or painting it back on?

Scott
Vinyl going back on

[DAFTJOHN]

how long now john? i hope to see this around soon :)

It's got to have the strengthening kit welded on the back end, the doors, tailgate and bonnet painted, engine in, then vinyl added - new boot spoiler and then it'll get mot'd and taken over to my garage to have the interior put back in. Should be end Feb / mid March:thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Personally I think you'd be better off stonechipping it then painting it dark grey/ black. That vinyl is bad for trapping water over time.

It was painted previously but flaked off - it's getting new vinyl but I will be keeping an eye on it to ensure that there is no water sitting in there.

[bazil]

Cool, i'm planning a drive up through Dumbarton up the rest and down to dunoon in the summer ( the thread is in the Scotland bit ) if your up for that I'll keep you informed, so far there are 2 sports down to go aswell,

[sport]

Looking good John

[MattBrown]

Looks good as always John.

Wish offplot still owned this, I could play in it then.

[DAFTJOHN]

Been sometime since an update and the update is that the car should be back early August, and by then I'll have the interior all cleaned up and ready to pop into the newly painted car!

[DAFTJOHN]

Well things should start moving on this,

Started to clean up the plastics and paint them. Some difference in colour, shows how worn the plastic had become

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/75aa78fe.jpg

How did the original crest look on the early sr? Should I paint it silver

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/ed1ebd6b.jpg

Hope to get the car back April may and then detail for two months then go go go

[scorge01]

Looking good mate :)

[Steve]

I'd paint it mate, here's a mint one for reference:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9/novamyth/Sr%20Pics/beige%20beast/23-07-08_1435.jpg

What colour did you paint the plastics? Looks good.

[DAFTJOHN]

I'd paint it mate, here's a mint one for reference:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9/novamyth/Sr%20Pics/beige%20beast/23-07-08_1435.jpg

What colour did you paint the plastics? Looks good.

Cheers, I'll go find a nice silver. Painted the trim upol mid gray - seems a good match

[gary_126]

Aye the upol mid grey seems to be a favorite with the mk1 owners (Does it stand up to petrol etc? or is it like acrylic paints and melt?) Just as most de-tarring products are petrol based, which may cause issues.

For the badge the "wheel silver" you get in most motor factors is a good match, is a nice uniform shade and not too metalic/sparkly.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good john, the Upol mid grey really is a good shade for the bumpers and trim, I had to paint my bumper badge to match and used vxl star silver but left it Matt finish ie no clear coat and it looks spot on.

Will be good to see this built back up and on the road again buddy.

Iain

[DAFTJOHN]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/9c8a7c53.jpg

New suede wheel, bought from Krobinson...top chap!

[pie]

nom nom love the wheel buddy

[krobinson]

Glad it arrived safe fella!

[Nick J]

New wheel will suit it.......... That horn push took me ages to get spot on!

Nick.

[DAFTJOHN]

Got a nice bit of history today for the car. Original service book!

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/436d9a89.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/03ead187.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

Nice bit of history paper work john

[16v Nova Kev]

shame its not got a 1300 in it.

[DAFTJOHN]

shame its not got a 1300 in it.

Yeah, maybe something to do in future....nice wee 1300 with decent carbs

[DAFTJOHN]

Still no car...

[Steve]

Really? whats the hold up?

[DAFTJOHN]

Not a clue, that's 2 years and 9 months. Just have to take it elsewhere. Real pisser as its still in parts as far as I know.

[DAFTJOHN]

Have the car back. A lot of work to be done. Engine in, powder coat parts and wheels. Doors bonnet and boot to get painted. Doors and boot rebuilt up. Polly bush, flatten paint, register as 2ltr, tax mot and drive.

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/DA57F6F0-EF12-43C4-8098-9CE971D10492-844-00000134EBB479C9.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/25B1B500-6E89-4617-B6B0-AF7E5AA0070B-844-00000135006F5B98.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/79C5F75E-0668-49B1-83C1-9E77423F7A73-844-0000013506D15E63.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/BE006B63-8E36-4916-847A-EB7F1CD07F3E-844-00000134F8B34424.jpg

Need to make the decision now how clean I want to get it?!? I.e under side clean and under arches painted etc

[Graeme]

Don't have it too clean that you don't want to use it

[DAFTJOHN]

Don't worry I'll be using it :) just clean enough to give it a good look and freshen up

[scott.parker]

Like! ♥:-)

[DaftJohns_Mate]

The front end of that is wee thing is bloody heavy!!lol

[DAFTJOHN]

Like! ♥:-)

Cheers! Similar your your 1.2 lol

[DAFTJOHN]

The front end of that is wee thing is bloody heavy!!lol

You sure you were lifting haha

[sport]

Hey John nice to see it back with you, take it that the painter never cracked on with it as promised.

[Steve]

Nice to hear you finally got it back, looking good john.

[DAFTJOHN]

Hey John nice to see it back with you, take it that the painter never cracked on with it as promised.

We both decided that it made sense for me to have it back. Just need to press on with it but busy with work. Not sure if I should get it on road this year.

[sport]

We both decided that it made sense for me to have it back. Just need to press on with it but busy with work. Not sure if I should get it on road this year.


If i were you i would aim for April next year, take the winter to get it right.

[DAFTJOHN]

If i were you i would aim for April next year, take the winter to get it right.

I'm in two minds just now on what to do with all the drive train. To clean, renew, paint or powder coat! Don't have the space to work on it lol. The car takes up the space.

[vx kev]

I'm in two minds just now on what to do with all the drive train. To clean, renew, paint or powder coat! Don't have the space to work on it lol. The car takes up the space.

Powdercoat John :thumb: Not that i am biased, think im addicted :tard:
Nice to see youve got it back though, spend the winter to get it right!

[Benn]

Powder coat last longer.

[DAFTJOHN]

So got the panels back, really nice job. Front suspension broken down but can't get the shafts out the hub cause they're not in the year box...any ideas?

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/9838FFA8-4259-40E3-B61A-188FA39B821D-4913-00000369E5596600.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/CF9CDF67-534F-4429-8137-1614D702DEFE-4913-00000369ECC09808.jpg


Inside cleared mostly
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/394F7218-3A8C-4D2F-98B4-F7C193BAEB42-4913-00000369F4D04EE9.jpg

And the parts
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/EA1B7E8B-4133-4E51-8F33-770D7E2D709E-4913-00000369FB1E665B.jpg

[sport]

Ready for tomorrow??? :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Love it dude, I simply love it.... So want a real jam yel sr

[NOV4_SPORT]

Panels look really good mate, I can't believe you didn't have enough time to get it ready for knockhill today lol, only kidding mate

[DAFTJOHN]

Insert nova here

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/DAFTJOHN/334D6210-2069-46EF-A5BB-3A1D9F6F588D-460-00000029EEC560EA.jpg

[scott.parker]

Did you make it?

[necasxe]

nice work there...

[DAFTJOHN]

I bought the kit, just looking for a break in the weather cause once its over and the axles off it'll need to sit out until they've been powder coated and are back.

[scott.parker]

Where did you buy it dude?

[16v Nova Kev]

Looks like the ones on eBay

[DAFTJOHN]

Where did you buy it dude?

Got it from James at www.allertonclassics.co.uk

Delivered the next day from order.

I'm going to weld some casters on it too.