1986 Jamaica Yellow 1.2L Project

[scott.parker]

Humm Cant sleep, just thinking, body colored wheel arches, or black/gray stone chip/underseal?

[MK999]

if it's all original styled black/grey imo

[LEWI007]

Id of said do them body colour, but since its a light colour youll have to wash it all the time.

[craig green]

Do the arches in Black IMO.

It does need some mudflaps & those 13'' 3 spokes from an early GL.

[shaun_sr]

Not the biggest fan of the colour but each to there own

[craig green]

Not the biggest fan of the colour but each to there own

If it was each to their own, Scott would have chosen to spray it that colour. As it is, the colour you see is the 80's shade of puke Vauxhall sold it with. You will see a lot of dodgy colours on this forum where original 80's Nova models are still prime, unmolested condition. :p

[blue_peg_16v]

black grey imo

[vaughanmc]

I'd say a nice black colour mate - Keep it as original as you can and that way no-one will know it's had work done to it :)

[Edd]

Black for me also

I would consider putting a set of 3 spokes on there too

[scott.parker]

I'd say a nice black colour mate - Keep it as original as you can and that way no-one will know it's had work done to it :)

lol Apart from everyone that read this thread then..?

Yeah i was thinking black, less faffing about. :thumb:

Some of it in the light when i got home.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5153/picture639small.jpg

roof with snow.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4961/picture643small.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/9499/picture644small.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4922/picture645small.jpg

Scott

[vaughanmc]

lol Apart from everyone that read this thread then..?

Aye but folk local who don't go online lol Let's be serious, there the people who see the car the most

Online everyone knows but general people in your town will think 'Christ, that's a well looked after old Nova'

Same with mine when I fit the Speedlines, GSi interior etc 'You don't see many like that now'

IMO that's where it matters, not so much about people online looking at pics!

Nice car BTW :)

[craig green]

lol Apart from everyone that read this thread then..?

Yeah i was thinking black, less faffing about. :thumb:


http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4922/picture645small.jpg

Scott

I'm not a fan of slamming cars on the deck, but that really needs lowering (or a big install). :d

[scott.parker]

lol Cheers dude, but as said to MK, it's parked funny, part on/off drive and makes the suspension uneven on either corner etc, but i think i might lower it 30mm MAX as i dont want to spoil the ome look.

Scott

[mayhem]

so it's wrong to say it would look great with coilovers and a set of RSL cult's? lol

it looks great, jamaica yellow and china blue are the best mk1 colours imo.

[elgan]

scott my 1983 has colour coded wheel arches from factory

[Simon 1867]

wow!! great work

[T0M91]

Nice nice !!

[Southie]

/\/\/\ Spambusted. REPORTED

Looking good Scott, this is more inspiration to get my rear arches sorted out now. ;)

[novaload1992]

very nice

[craig green]

lol Cheers dude, but as said to MK, it's parked funny, part on/off drive and makes the suspension uneven on either corner etc, but i think i might lower it 30mm MAX as i dont want to spoil the ome look.

Scott

I know its on uneven ground.

So long as half the rear wheel isnt up in the arch it would look fine i think, some subtle fr biase rake looks good, most of the kits were like that before people got hell-bent on -100mm springs.

[muzzy]

That is lovely, looks very original and it isnt obvious that it has been painted.

[Steve]

excellent mate, bet you're well happy with it, I'd have to say black stone chip as well, my boss always does that on all the cars he paints, some people just leave it with the overspray marks like yours has lol

I think the black will give it a good contrast.

[Plug]

lovely progress Scott looks top notch :thumb:

Hopefully when i get my arches done the jobs as good as this one :)

now wheres the LET :d lol

[Damo]

Yea looks nice that now scott you should keep it as it is as vaughan said people will look and think thats been well looked after.:thumb:

Damo.

[scott.parker]

Slight update..

Managed to get some new badges for it off offplot on here.

So heres some shots of the new with the old, granted the old are not past being used, but are not mint, so i wanted new, just need to find a 1.2 and L
as the 1.2 i got of ebay is a corsa B item...hummm listed as nova!

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2612/picture649small.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9518/picture650small.jpg

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5748/picture653small.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3347/picture654small.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9489/picture658small.jpg

Scott

[vaughanmc]

Nice find on the badges :thumb:

[Adam]

I would definently lower it to some extent!
And black for the arches if you want OE look

[craig green]

excellent mate, bet you're well happy with it, I'd have to say black stone chip as well, my boss always does that on all the cars he paints, some people just leave it with the overspray marks like yours has lol

I think the black will give it a good contrast.


Well said.

[scott.parker]

Well he would have done the arches but as i said i was doing them he let some of the over spray mist into the arches etc...

Scott

[scott.parker]

Use the mk1 for work Friday, need new battery though, and heres some level ground pics!

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3463/picture660small.jpg

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/341/picture659small.jpg

Scott

[Adam]

Old skool, looks well :cool:

[nova1992]

Looks swell mate

[novalicous]

The badges look good scott good job i pointed them out to you at the spares day lol

[scott.parker]

lol

Yeah cheers for spotting that 1.2 badge mate

[John]

Wow, this is looking top scott!

[novalovingned]

Superb :d Its coming together nicely.

[Steve]

Excellent mate, looking good.

[Joe Richardson]

proper retro lol

[vaughanmc]

Lookin' Goooooood! :thumb:

[Mazz]

What about a nice small drop, maybe 30mm? imo it look nicer and handle better without being mega shlammmmed

[scott.parker]

What about a nice small drop, maybe 30mm? imo it look nicer and handle better without being mega shlammmmed

Already contemplating this one dude!

Cheers for comments everyone, I'll get some pics in a nice sunny location soon...:thumb:

Scott

[scott.parker]

just been bought a battery for it for local trade counter, it was £41, as hellfrauds wanted £80!...

[novalicous]

just been bought a battery for it for local trade counter, it was £41, as hellfrauds wanted £80!...

have you got a hellfrauds trade card?

i get quite a bit of discount with it from them

[scott.parker]

No, and the one they had at the price was the mid range, as Ive got a cold start max amp crack one with 3 years guarantee on it... lol

[SRimon]

Awesome little car!

Looks nice with it being standard, what about some SR 3 Spokes, and -30mm?

[Edd]

Looks awesome in the latest pics Scott,

30mm drop sounds good, needs a set of suitable wheels tho IMO.

[dj_wudgey]

top thread this mate good work youve done the car look really well!! and jamaica yellow is a wicked colour!!

[scott.parker]

Quick post to say the cars getting a mop again on Wednesday to get a few imperfections sorted, and also i had to re-attach the hand brake cable onto it today, when to move it and it popped clean out of they adjuster, it had been iffy since i had it back from the respray, so im guessing it never got put back together properly..

Ah well all sorted now lol

Updater's soon..

Scott

[dj_wudgey]

pictures when its done lol

[maddogdaz666]

I really like this! I know id be very indecisive about what to do with it too. i do love sr's but then again i do love the sleeper look. keep up the good work!!!

[vaughanmc]

Any more pictures Scott ? :)

[scott.parker]

Any more pictures Scott ? :)

Not at the mo dude, needs one of the rear arches redoing, as it's some how got grind spray in beaded into the paint.. :roll: :mad:
And need to change the drivers mirror glass, as that got grind spray all over it too!

But soon as Ive done something you'll know about it.

Scott

[dj_wudgey]

^^^ gutted mate its a b*stard when sh*t like that happens!!!

[scott.parker]

Small update, when the car whent in for it's spray the rear numberplate light unit's clips broke off, so i happened to stumble across this seller on the bay, and bought a BRAND NEW Hella one, OK it's not 100% perfect to the one off the car, but it's the right part code and is for Astra/nova of the era etc.

Pics of old one, and new.

Original old one.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1963/photo0397small.jpg

Old with new.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2478/photo0399small.jpg

Slight variations in them, but nothing major.
No GM stamp on new one.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9788/photo0400small.jpg

offered in the hole!

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4551/photo0401small.jpg

Scott

[scott.parker]

Well just thought i would add some pics i took of the car before the national the other weekend.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6176/picture799small.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/9620/picture801small.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/843/picture804small.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/654/picture807small.jpg

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/4913/picture808small.jpg

And some from the national day.

courtesy of Tina, hobbits mrs.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p72/wiggardywoo/Nats%203%202010/IMG_2078.jpg

And Burgo.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/shows/national%20day%203/SAM_0375.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/shows/national%20day%203/SAM_0374.jpg

more updates soon before billing.....i hope.

Scott

[novalovingned]

Love the originality :)

[scott.parker]

Oh also forgot to add, i sold my Passat today, so this is now my daily drive! best add about 10mins for my work journey on Tuesday lol, will help toward my Astra mk4 SRi fund..

Scott

[scott.parker]

Love the originality :)

Cheers dude, will be getting a few tweaks i hope before billing.

[MattBrown]

One of my favourite origional novas.

Looks really well bud, I personally would get some SR interior, and maybe electric windows central locking from an early SR.

Badges look nice, sure ive seen them somewhere before;)

[mikec123]

Looks sweet dude
:cool:

[Adam]

Looks really well bud, I personally would get some SR interior, and maybe electric windows central locking from an early SR.

What makes it cool and original is having its original interior/spec lol

[vaughanmc]

What makes it cool and original is having its original interior/spec lol

:thumb:

[Edd]

One of my favourite origional novas.

Looks really well bud, I personally would get some SR interior, and maybe electric windows central locking from an early SR.

Badges look nice, sure ive seen them somewhere before;)

IMO it looks awesome as it is

Plus, Early SR interior is VERY hard to find in good condition.
Central locking would fit, but electric windows would be shocking, gray switch holder and there would be holes in the door cards. JUST NO.

Looks very nice in the lastest pics Scott.

[MattBrown]

IMO it looks awesome as it is

Plus, Early SR interior is VERY hard to find in good condition.
Central locking would fit, but electric windows would be shocking, gray switch holder and there would be holes in the door cards. JUST NO.

Looks very nice in the lastest pics Scott.

Im sure ive seen brown switches and centre consoles? Maybe paintedlol

No taking anything away from the car at all, just saying what "I" would do:thumb:

[ward]

looking fantastic as it is scott!!

ive seen a few ealy sr's getting rebuilt, leaving this one how it is puts it in a league of its own

[scott.parker]

Cheers guy's im glad there others who see what is Ive been trying to do, just make it look back to it's lovely self etc, but i am going to be using it for a few months daily now, so i will have to look after it allot more harder, plus Ive got some slight mods to do, nothing nasty, just some billy shocks, maybe 40mm lower, and 14" steelies, but do i do restore them in SR anthracite, or make them sliver like mine?

Scott

[Benn]

Looks great dude.

[vaughanmc]

Silver so it looks factory bus has that wee edge over standard as there bigger :)

I'll be over for a look at Billing mate lol Not fancy stripping it out and selling me some of the brown good'ness inside ?

[scott.parker]

Silver so it looks factory bus has that wee edge over standard as there bigger :)

I'll be over for a look at Billing mate lol Not fancy stripping it out and selling me some of the brown good'ness inside ?

How about........... NO lol


So today i though i best solve something that reared it's ugly head on the way back from the national, i needed to clear my screen of flys etc, and the washers blocked up, so got home and un-blocked them, it lasted all of two days, so i took all the washer lines and pumps out/off the car cleaned them all and the jets very thoroughly through, then turned my attention to the rear one, as they were all being blocked by some type of algae.

So fixed it quite easy, but then when testing the rear it stopped, so i poked a needed in the end, try again, no water, but there was a nasty spraying sound! then i see water dribble through my roof lining! Ahh :eek:

Turned out the clear pipe jointing through to the rubber grommet had split and come off in the C pillar, so fixed and were all 100% working! (took 3hrs though!) lol sodding Nova's..

Scott

[ward]

thats abit unlucky.

but well done on the build so far fella.

[AlexW]

Prob got blocked by a previous owner using washing up liquid, had to clear a corsa one out before, pain in the rear for sure.

Do like this car, im not usually a fan of standard 1.2's, but it looks so innocent. Lowering it will make a huge differance.

[scott.parker]

Just a quick post to let you all know i had to fill up the fuel on tuesday......



last time i did was the Saturday morning i traveled up to the national, i did 365 miles on £40 of LRP...
i THINK thats better fuel return then my Passat gave.. 235 miles to £30 Diesel.

Thats all..

Scott

[scott.parker]

So on my way home Friday i was thinking, Humm Billings come around quicker then i thought! :eek: So on the phone i got to my mate Mike (mikec123) and we arrange a car mince for Sat morning (turn into a good part of the day)

And here's what we did...

Off with the old, and remembering this has been on the car for 23 years, it came off very very easy, not normally the way eh..

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8164/picture987small.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9058/picture986small.jpg

Then on with the new, (I had to re use the top mounts as i could not find any you can buy complete for love nor money..)
these were whipped off buy my mate down my local Hi Q.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/933/picture985small.jpg

They could do with a refurbish at some point, maybe over winter, just wanted them on etc, now this is the first time Ive actually lowered and stiffened a standard car before, i whent for Bilstein's (believe there B4 Gas shocks?)
With Apex 40mm stiffened/lowered springs?

Near side.

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3582/picture988small.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6889/picture989small.jpg

Off side.

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3637/picture991small.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7448/picture990small.jpg

Before pics..

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6176/picture799small.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/654/picture807small.jpg

After..

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7463/picture994small.jpg

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6431/picture993small.jpg

After a drive they seam to settle more..

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5669/picture995small.jpg

Im totally amazed at how it's transformed the cars handling (i can go round small islands/tight corners without feeling like it's about to roll over now!) it feels just the right amount amount of stiffness, and is IMO the perfect ride hight for the car


And a before/after sat next to the track car for hight reference.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7017/picture976small.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1274/picture996small.jpg

Just need to give it a dam good clean all over for Billing now and im done for a while..

Scott

[Steve]

Liking that mate! I know it would ruin it a bit but some slightly more aggressive looking wheels would really transform the look of it, but the most important thing is its rides alot better.

[bainyboy sr]

put the comps on it while your not using them scott??

[sport]

SR alloys for a change of wheel?

[scott.parker]

SR alloys for a change of wheel?

I sodding well sold my old GSi "sr" style three spokes about 2 years back all were 100% mint and some guy bought the set of 5 for £40, never thought i would need them again, as no one ever wanted them back then :roll:


put the comps on it while your not using them scott??

;) I was thinking this earlier, might do, but they would not be White.

Cheers fro the comments, glad you like it Steve.

Scott

[John]

looks good without being too low. I have some really tidy 3 spokes that need tyres scott.

Both cars at billing scott?

[scott.parker]

Im in too minds now witch to take, i have put the MK1 down as going on the pass, although im tempted to take the track car i think it will be the MK1 as it's practical for me and the missis like it was at the national, and we are camping again you see, Cheers for they offer mate, but unless they were gratis i would have to say thank you, but no thanks, as i say i sold a set, but im not in any hurry for 3 spokes to go on it, think there a bit "out of place" for the year etc, and if im going to go out of character i may swell fit the MO's lol, Although i do have a set of 5 SR steelies to get refurbished at some point, just not sure still if to go Silver, or Anthracite/silver as they should be??

Glad you approve mate, yeah it got IMO just the right stiffness and stance on it now.

Scott

[John]

No probs fella, catch you at the weekend! :)

[Nick J]

Stick the comps on it Scott! Will really set it off. ;)

Nick.

[MK999]

Stick the comps on it Scott! Will really set it off. ;)

Nick.

And so it begins! lol Engine conversion next? :p

[scott.parker]

Cheers Nick, I'll think about it mate, it's very tempting, although as it's Billing i wanted to keep it to the OEM looks for more geek points! lol

Mark, they only engine swap i would be doing at this point would be to a 1.3/1.4 with Webber single carb, actually will a F13? 5 speed box give me any benefits fuel wise over the F10 4 speed?

IF... if i got rid of the Track car i would buy a nice everyday and LET this but keep full interior etc, and add plow/wrap around spoiler nothing els.

Scott

[Benn]

Looks better dude, 40mm would suit it nicely.

[scott.parker]

It is a 40mm Drop dude *confused?* lol

[Benn]

Oh is it? Thought you where thinking of one. Few sand bags needed.

[scott.parker]

Oh is it? Thought you where thinking of one. Few sand bags needed.

I know there not the best pics to see it, but you can tell JUST! lol

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/654/picture807small.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5669/picture995small.jpg


http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7017/picture976small.jpg http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1274/picture996small.jpg

See on them last two where the front panel is from the floor.

Scott

[mikec123]

looks awsome dude defo worth doing, had fun been a while since we have pissed about with cars:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Done anything more with this Scott ? :)

[scott.parker]

Not really dude, just using it at the mo for a few days while my Astra has a full Irmscher kit painted/fitted and bumpers resprayed, using a different sprayer though as i keep finding more things i am not happy about on both my cars from Wyatt's work, find it funny how he put the track car on his site but not the mk1, possibly as he didn't finish it off as i got sick of taking it back for re-touching etc..

http://www.wyattsautocraft.co.uk/page_1261855455421.html

Scott

[bakerznova]

this would look nice as a Sr Rep !

[Elstro1988]

Took the time to browse through all of this thread the other night and I am JEALOUS of you big time, Scott!

I love how you're keeping it stock(ish), it's a real contrast to loads of other Novas out there these days. It looks fantastic, especially in Yellow and sporting the triangular-hole wheels (some of the nicest-looking steelies ever IMO).

[scott.parker]

Took the time to browse through all of this thread the other night and I am JEALOUS of you big time, Scott!

I love how you're keeping it stock(ish), it's a real contrast to loads of other Novas out there these days. It looks fantastic, especially in Yellow and sporting the triangular-hole wheels (some of the nicest-looking steelies ever IMO).

Cheers, I'm really glad you like it mate, i should sort allot of things out over winter, but I'm lacking a garage to work in, but I'm going to look into finding one, as i want to strip things off it, like the beam/arms/hubs/ rear drums and get powder coated etc, and also try to seal and protect the underside some more.

Scott

[tb16v]

Nice work mate, tidy mk1 you have there ;)

[scott.parker]

Should be in for MOT on Tuesday, and should pass with ease as it done less then 3.500 miles in the last 12 months..

Need to source a unit asap so i can work on it over winter, or it's got to go!

[Benn]

So your keeping it then?

[scott.parker]

Well no one will buy a car with no mot will they? plus if i am keeping it i need a unit/garage to work on it, as i cant do the things Ive planed on my parents drive, hated doing that on the track car..

Scott

[Benn]

True, just meant that i was hoping you where keeping it..lol

[scott.parker]

lol well lets see if the missus sells her motor bike first, as if she does i will let her use this (yes i did say that) lol

[Benn]

Brave man.

[Rich]

Evil! How can you put an innocent little nova though that pain :(

[scott.parker]

Well it's been sat on my parents drive all winter, don't think its moved since Nov? has no MOT, and more then likely a totally flat battery and sticky rear drums (parked in gear no hand brake on) BADLY needs a clean, as it's got nasty dark runs all down it, need to get some motivation to do some work on this soon, as the missis is starting lessons now.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Well today was the first time i had cleaned the mk1 since billing, and i had not drove/started it since October..


And you guess wrong, it started first crank! :eek: :eek: WTF lol

So here she is..

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1018/photo0329j.jpg

Gave her a quick drive round my parents estate, god dam i love this car, make me remember why i got into Nova's! Never selling it..

Scott

[novadose2009]

Just Read Through This From Start To Finish, Its A Really Nice Project And Does Make Me Want One At A Later Date.

Definatley Keep It Mate Do Not Sell It.:eek:

Good Work

Simon
:thumb:

[Steve]

Nice one mate, I knew it would start, dead reliable those little 1200s

[scott.parker]

Right.....

Well as the missus is determined to use this once she passes her test (she's got it on July 18th) So i thought i best go do some things to it.

List is/was..

charge flat battery (in progress)
replace fractured fuel pipes to filter/carb from feed/return take offs (started this)

BUT i then got distracted, and stated cleaning/poking about once the battery was out..

There was lots of old dead leaves and **** stuck behind the plastic heater blower cover in the scuttle tray area, so i stated cleaning out, only to find it's been rotting under the shat in there...

Not good..

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2374/photo0654p.jpg

This out..

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/1327/photo0657j.jpg

So i just thought sod it...

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8731/photo0659b.jpg

ill sleep essayer knowing it's not terminal! lol

Do a bit more tomo.

Scott

[scott.parker]

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[scott.parker]

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[scott.parker]

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[scott.parker]

So following on form yesterdays find, i did a bit more digging, you know when you wish you hadn't!

Found this under the black tar stuff in the battery try..

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3669/photo0661lx.jpg

So thought i best crack on, spent all day almost, just cleaning and sorting it out..
Wire wheeled it.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3742/photo0662t.jpg

Sanded it.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2061/photo0663z.jpg

crusted it..

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5659/photo0664w.jpg

anti-rust primed two coats..

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2152/photo0667o.jpg

In between the primer coats i replaced all the fuel lines up front, as some of them perished and ruptured after winter etc.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/804/photo0666h.jpg

I'll update the nib down/top coat once done.

Scott

[scott.parker]

Right, so i applied a first top coat....

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2307/photo0674b.jpg

And it's sodding reacted, so I'll have to re-do it! Grrr....

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6262/photo0675l.jpg

Scott

[Adam]

Did you buy the rattle can off the shelf?? Or custom made jobbie?

[scott.parker]

As far as i know you cant get it off shelf, i used left over paint from the pot i have from it's paint job.

And now you say bout the paint off self etc, i did see a new shape Corsa d in a very similar color to Jamaica yellow earlier, wonder if there re-doing it?

Scott

[maddogdaz666]

As far as i know you cant get it off shelf, i used left over paint from the pot i have from it's paint job.

And now you say bout the paint off self etc, i did see a new shape Corsa d in a very similar color to Jamaica yellow earlier, wonder if there re-doing it?

Scott
Yeah theres 2 in my local Vauxhall dealers that look like they're Jamaica yellow, and there's a Corsa C sxi withe the irmscher chin spoiler and skirts driving about locally that also looks to be jamaica yellow. I keep getting ideas in my head to get one and paint the bottom half dark grey to do a Nova SR type rep lol

[scott.parker]

Well did some more to the battery try today, think it's ready by midweek for bat to go back in.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2992/dscf3077v.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7210/dscf3081o.jpg

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8271/dscf3082.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6245/dscf3078h.jpg


http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6761/dscf3080p.jpg
Scott

[Damo]

Paint looks good scott nice job really like this mate + rep for keeping it standard too.

Damo.

[scott.parker]

Batteries back in, Fuel pipes all sorted, air filter on, 1/4 choke!.... starts first time one small turn! lol love they old beaut!

So i popped it in for an MOT tonight, i hope it passes no issues, should do "fingers crossed" and then tax it, place the missis on the insure so we can use them both to shows etc.

Scott

[christurboo]

just seen this now total awsomeness (if thats a word)

[Steve]

Nice one mate, lovely car and my favourite colour, wish I still had my yellow sr :(

[scott.parker]

Sailed through its mot again, need to replace the wiper blades though, Karl the mechanic said one's worn, lol Ive not used them in 8 month's? no wonder one's on it's way out..

Tax it tomo, then insure the missis on it.

Scott

[Edd]

Nice to see your keeping it maintained and doing jobs that need doing

Fair play for letting the mrs use it as her first car tho mate

Edd

[scott.parker]

I've lots and lots to do to it mate, I'm not really maintaing it very well tbf, need to either get another beam and get it blasted.coated etc, or get the one on it freshed up off the car, need to give the underside a bit of attention to, got some small scab's here an there that need sorting etc.
PLUS needs a massive cut/polish lol

Scott

[scott.parker]

Soo... Car's Taxed as well now, and after a few good days of trawling through loads of insurance company's it's insured, none of them would go agreed policy or classic with Carrie on it till she's got 1 yrs NCB/or held license for 1 yr, and is over 25 etc..

So i had to get a new standard policy with more then, it's for both of us Fully comp,1 yrs full NCB (due to renewal in Sep cant get 2 years)
so it came in a nice and comfy £314!

Not bad, lets just hope "everything crossed" nothing happens to it for 12 months, then i can switch it back to Agreed/classic cover etc.

Scott

[Southie]

Leave it off the road for a year then and buy her a Saxo lol

[scott.parker]

pmsl, but that pointless, we don't have the cash to do so, or any means of insuring her on her own yet.

[Southie]

Just buy something cack that's tax and test to get the first years no claims IMO ;)

[Winty]

Read all way through, brilliant job matey!!

[MattBrown]

I got a 306 for my mrs for £60 taxed and tested.

Look hard enough and spare the nova!

Saying that, if she's sensible, all will be fine.

[scott.parker]

I'll do some updates soon, as the missis has been driving it loads recently, and quite well i may add..

Ive got things to do on it, but not much cash,plus Ive hurt my back and got laid off, so alls good! lol

[scott.parker]

Small update.

Got a Gen new GM battery tray liner, from a member selling on here.
Need to fit it tomo.

And then some pics from the passengers seat of the other half driving it..

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9954/dscf3106j.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4812/dscf3107d.jpg

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/3301/dscf3108x.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6924/dscf3111g.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7906/dscf3112y.jpg

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/112/dscf3113x.jpg

Do have a vid but it's not worth posting lol

Scott

[MK999]

Do have a vid but it's not worth posting lol

Scott

No kangarooing, stalling, smashing your head on the windscreen on the brakes etc? lol

[scott.parker]

No roos, no harsh braking (there shocking dot forget!) few stalls at first, but then it's not a bran spanker Clio like her instructors..

[MK999]

Gotta be worth posting if the vid includes stalling lol

[John]

That is one cool first car!

[novalovingned]

That is one cool first car!


+1

Loving the P plate :)

[scott.parker]

Not so much an update, just a milestone! (more an odometer reading lol)
Clocked onto 48.000 miles the other night..

Scott

[Southie]

Can I be your other half lol

[chimp007_uk]

Don't know how I've missed this... Love the car and the originality!

I get the keys for my house next week, once I get the cars up to Cov and running, I'll have to pop over.

[scott.parker]

Sounds cool mate, I'm bit skint at the mo though, so not much spending going on etc..

[chimp007_uk]

I'll have 3 projects to sort, so if you ever get bored ;-)

[scott.parker]

So....
Exterior wise all i don't have to make this happen is, top tint screen/bumper over riders/light washers.
Interior wise i don't have, SR seats.

Very tempted..

As this.....

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1018/photo0329j.jpg

To this is very easy to achieve, and Ive always wanted one!

http://www.totalvauxhall.co.uk/files/2011/01/Stock002.jpg

Grr i wish you sport sod were not driving the price of the old SR seat's into space, and making them near impossible to get hold of.

I'll be doing more to this over the few days, and add a few pics.

Scott

[Edd]

I know where there is a set of brand new overriders if your interested? Bout €30 iirc

Would look nice IMO

Ill deffo be sorting some new daytona check material out in the new year as well if there's enough interest

[scott.parker]

To be honest i think overrider's look rank! lol

And as for seats, I'm trying to buy some old worn GTE seats to get for re trimming mate, so just need them and some money! lol

[scott.parker]

Got bored, so been waxing the car....

And fitted the other WD on drivers side.

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3038/dscf3700l.jpg

Before wax.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1912/dscf3703g.jpg

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1319/dscf3704d.jpg

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1396/dscf3705p.jpg

After.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1483/dscf3708z.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4531/dscf3711e.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/5913/dscf3712sr.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4779/dscf3714c.jpg

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5278/dscf3715bi.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4944/dscf3716.jpg

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/337/dscf3723.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/4553/dscf3724h.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6720/dscf3725ra.jpg

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8453/dscf3726s.jpg

Scott

[scott.parker]

Right them windows don't say they have any bronze tint's on, but dam look at them, they look tinted some how compared to my standard track ones!

Scott

[MK999]

They look clear to me tbh, just beige/brown interior.

[scott.parker]

Well as most of you know, this happened about 5 weeks ago...

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/278/dscf3864.jpg

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4162/dscf3863k.jpg

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/460/dscf3865.jpg

Well Edd of here donated me a nice new cluster for it, cheers chap mucho appreciated!
So before the weather gets any worse i thought i best pull my finger out and sort it temporary etc..
Think it should help over winter.

Remains from the old unit!

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8470/dscf3937r.jpg

And so out came a nova jack to push it out!

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1381/dscf3938x.jpg

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2885/dscf3940.jpg

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7384/dscf3941.jpg

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/4878/dscf3942w.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2336/dscf3943q.jpg

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/4674/dscf3944.jpg

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4581/dscf3945r.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6783/dscf3947v.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/264/dscf3948e.jpg

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4162/dscf3863k.jpg

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5938/dscf3949d.jpg

Came out alright for a quick 20min job!

I'll get it sorted in the new year.

Scott

[SimonTW]

Real shame about that. I was always under the impression primer would absorb water so the metal underneath would still rust. Ever thought about selling it?

[scott.parker]

Real shame about that. I was always under the impression primer would absorb water so the metal underneath would still rust. Ever thought about selling it?

Your right it does, but it's better then bare metal in my eyes! lol

I have mate, i had it for sale once, no one wanted it, i will be getting it repaired in the new year, then i will be making my mind up on what im doing with it, i will either keep it and SR rep it, or sell it.

Scott

[SimonTW]

Out of interest what price did you have it up at?

[scott.parker]

I Priced it at around £2000 as it's immaculate inside and had one owner and i spent £1800 restoring it.

[Mazz]

Who's is the saloon Scotty?

[SimonTW]

To be honest it's a fair price if its mint. To someone like me wanting a flawless original shell it would be worth that all day. I was chatting to a guy a Protec and he was saying how to meet rally car build deadlines they have driven to Seville to pick up a Nova just because of the condition!

Looking at your other threads it seems you have an eye for the minters too!

[Iain]

Bosh some paint on that patch Scott, anything will do!

[scott.parker]

I might, have a sand at it on another day, and lay some primer and hand splash some Jam yellow on it.

Simon, i would hate to sell it to some one and then it be striped and turned into a rally car, but i guess you sell it and thats that! lol My track car is for sale though!

Mazz that loons mine mate! lol

[Mazz]

ffs Scott! You growing the buggers?!!

You 'rents must really love you! 4 cars!

[scott.parker]

Yep, hence the track car must go!
Tempted to sell the Astra and the mk1 jam yel as well and get something nice!

[Mazz]

Why not soften the track car down a little, even if its reversible stuff (suspension etc) and keep it?

[Edd]

No worries on the light, glad to help

I would bang some paint on that primer tho

Looking forward top seeing what you do with the loon as well

[burgo]

ahhh so if it becomes an sr rep the seats might be up for grabs

[Balley]

Thats a shame dude, Looked lovely to. I would have to say a nice Sr rep would be great!! keep at it man!!

[marc69]

In my opinion, it is a bueatiful and rare car. Keeping it original is the best way, it is unusual (ie it's not tarted up to look like a SR or sport) and early standard novas in excellent condition do attract attention.

My first Nova was an early one and I did it up to look like an SR. Now that I am much older, I wanted one the same as mine was, it took 2 years of searching to find a good early example that had not been tampered with at all, and I love it!

[scott.parker]

Mazz, no i just want it gone mate, it's got so much money in it, if worst happens i break it and keep parts.

As for SR rep, Burgo good point i might have the seat free IF i replace them, and i see the point in keeping the car standard too, but im bored of it, and feel it now serves no purpose as im not with carrie and its not getting used..

I want to put allot of time and effort in to making a modified saloon, no standard sh1t, no strip out crap either...

[pie]

looks tidy mr parker :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Well as most of you know, this happened about 5 weeks ago...

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/278/dscf3864.jpg

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4162/dscf3863k.jpg

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/460/dscf3865.jpg

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7384/dscf3941.jpg

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/4878/dscf3942w.jpg



http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4581/dscf3945r.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6783/dscf3947v.jpg





So i got the rear 1/4 done this week, looks ace imo, got it done right upto the gutter and new pin stripe placed back on..
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7849/dscf4135c.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/355/dscf4134t.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4854/dscf4137q.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7006/dscf4136x.jpg

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6232/dscf4138f.jpg

Got a mate of mine to do it for me, he's done a good job of removing the crease and filling the dent out, then his mate painted it, and so far the paint job to me looks spot on!

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/366/dscf4139o.jpg

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/555/dscf4141i.jpg

That should help the sale of it now.

I will be talking to my mate about the loon project in detail in the future! :thumb:

Scott

[SimonTW]

Stunning job on the repair! Not tempted to keep it now though it's fixed? I really need to find myself a trustworthy person to spray the Nova when it's time!

[scott.parker]

Stunning job on the repair! Not tempted to keep it now though it's fixed? I really need to find myself a trustworthy person to spray the Nova when it's time!

Simon the only way i would keep it is if i had a garage/barn etc i could store it in on axle stands for a good few years while i dont want to drive it etc and keep it under a cover mint etc..


But as of yet i dont, so i think it should be given the chance of a new owner to give it some love, or SR rep it, i can keep/run 3 cars again, need to scale down to two, lol four was just stupid! an the corsa sport is sat on the garden too!

[Edd]

Should help the sale now mate

Looks a top job

[Jeff16v]

it looks happy now, he's done a nice job Scott

[scott.parker]

Think it helped me pushing the dent out with the jack also, and the new paint is better then the rest of the car now thought lol

Just have to bare the parting with it now so i can crack on with project Loon, think the look will be last Nova, and possibly last modified car project?

[scott.parker]

So popped an got a new tyer fitted on drivers side today, as noticed the one on it was getting a bit bald! had the wheels all aligned/tracked balanced! drives lovely even on high walls!

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/6466/dscf4251w.jpg

[Iain]

Missed the update where you had the dent fixed, nice work by your mates it looks good as new.

[scott.parker]

Missed the update where you had the dent fixed, nice work by your mates it looks good as new.

yep it's good for the money, i did not take it back to the guy who did the previous work on my cars as i fell out with him over this car! lol

[scott.parker]

Got bored while working faffing with the loon earlier, so fitted some JOM coilovers to the mk1 front needs come down a bit more i think but rears about 60mm, in total think it's come down say 10-15mm front and 20 rear?

FK A's with the Joms.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5293/dscf4297o.jpg

Before, on the billy B2's and 40mm Jamex setup.

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9326/picture992small.jpg

After..
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1091/dscf4304h.jpg

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8965/dscf4303.jpg

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/1259/dscf4302.jpg

Tracking was out like buggery, so had to pop and get it done asap!
Now handles even better then i could of imagined it would!..

Scott

[Southie]

Love the fact you get bored of the loon and still mess about with another Nova lol

[scott.parker]

Love the fact you get bored of the loon and still mess about with another Nova lol

If i had skills i would of ripped the loon apart and started welding/cutting and prepping it for the X16 by now, but i dont! lol

[Southie]

lol glad to here that as your still modding the hatchback... which I prefer lol

[scott.parker]

I keep battling in my head with selling this car mate, Ive had offers for what Ive asked for it, but then i drive it, and look at it, and i think, no way will i ever replace this car! so im very very tempted to keep it! lol

[Royston]

Looking good Scott..................keep it:d

[Southie]

:chokedonbeer: lol Sell one of your other cars then and have two toys. ;)

[scott.parker]

:chokedonbeer: lol Sell one of your other cars then and have two toys. ;)

?? Loon? or Astra? as the track cars gone!

Plus i like the Astra loads as its quick/reliable/and practical!

[MK999]

If i had skills i would of ripped the loon apart and started welding/cutting and prepping it for the X16 by now, but i dont! lol

Have you got the cash? :d I'd love a smallblock turbo Nova to work on at work, close the doors and leave me in there all week lol

[scott.parker]

So after work this afternoon i decided the car needed to get lower on the front, so i took both wheels off and wound the platforms down by an even 12mm it looks better then i did, and feels less like im pulling a wheelie wheelie driving! lol

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1818/dscf4313f.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3405/dscf4314x.jpg

couldn't get a nice square on side pic as the dick face neighbor had parked in the road in front of our house..

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4624/dscf4315o.jpg

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2173/dscf4316o.jpg

I might do it again and go another 10mm as it still looks high lol

and i took it out for blast after and it handles very very good, so much so i got huge oil surge when going one roundabout and left a huge could of burnt oil behind me! can you stop this like on XE's?

Scott

[pikey1986]

looks cool as mate, the front still looks a touch high, maybe another 12mm would level her out?

[scott.parker]

So decided to take the C spanner to it again! lol

Now i was assuming the shock body's on the coilovers would have the same amount of thread on them, so i was using this to gage how much to wind them down by, so now i have brought the drivers side another 12mm down, and the passengers side another 15mm as it seams to sit higher!

So around 25mm/30mm lower then where they started now, looks a bit better, best thing is i set the bolt on the top camber hole to the most forward position, so Ive got no camber so i wont eat through tyres like if it was on normal shock and 60mm springs etc..

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3324/dscf4334a.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3553/dscf4336j.jpg

I'm very tempted to re paint the spokes on my mo's in anthracite and put them on this, but I'm not sure as i spent all that cash to get them powder coated...

Scott

[Benn]

That looks great dude. Looks much better now the front is right down.

[Spudly]

Looks much better now the front end matches the rear end, needs new shoes though i reckon:thumb:

[vx kev]

Is looking good Scott, keep the astra and sell the loon to fund the hatch :thumb:

[scott.parker]

I'm not selling any! i want to keep the hatch as she is, and do a wide euro sort of style thing to the loon, the Astra is a nice daily (though I'm using the 1.2 more at the mo) practical car, and worth less to sell then the 1.2 lol

But cheers guys, shall i try the MO's as they are? clash of two yellow shades anyone??

[Southie]

Any :cough: updates Scott... I had a dream about your car the other night!!! I was driving it ... more of a wet dream really lol

[scott.parker]

Ah i might give it a clean and polish it tomorrow, so i may get some pics on, but not fussed, everyones seen it at nats lol

Sod it as you bumped it up...

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/163302_10151761423140473_525200472_24362257_210294 9593_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319825_10151761420300473_525200472_24362243_147413 378_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/550752_10151761421295473_870403416_n.jpg

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http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/179504_10151761418100473_737698000_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251866_10151761416740473_525200472_24362223_790791 419_n.jpg

Hope they work, there from my bookface, took after nats, now 12-15mm lower at front.

Scott

[Benn]

Where is the wheel update?

[Southie]

Exactly Benn, he's just a spoilsport really keeping it to himself lol

[Benn]

Scott, they look stunning on there. Looks awesome. Love it.

[Edd]

The wheels transform the care mate, looks epic

Reposition the rear wiper arm and new plates tho :)

Did you do the wheels yourself ? Look awesome

[scott.parker]

Scott, they look stunning on there. Looks awesome. Love it.

Cheer Benn, that meens alot coming from your self dude!


The wheels transform the care mate, looks epic

Reposition the rear wiper arm and new plates tho :)

Did you do the wheels yourself ? Look awesome

Never even thought about the wiper arm, lol as that hows its always been, i will do it though.

Yeah i got the wheels for £80 of ebay, they were in a bad way, so i refurbished them all my self, not the best job, but there OK, but hammerite paints just dont dry out! it's got caught and pealed on one spoke already, so need to touch it up..

The tyres were the best thing i did though to get them to look spot on, there 165/50's and finish almost flush to the wheel width etc.

Funny though how a set of gold painted vaux wheels make it look loads better! lol

[Southie]

Are you happy I bumped your thread lol

It looks brilliant with those wheels, really suit the styling and age... You need a PNG toothbrush now to keep them clean lol

[Benn]

Great work doing them your self.

[Acerliam]

Looking good now scott , Such a transformation with them alloys on

[scott.parker]

Great work doing them your self.

Well it was the option of send them away for a few days/week top and cost me £30-50 a wheel, or the basement and £30 of paint and a paint sticky boggy nose as i had no mask! lol

Prep/primed all four.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/546330_10151696980415473_765615898_n.jpg

Paint silver/grey lips.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578081_10151709955930473_525200472_24180146_113355 9674_n.jpg

Then i makes the lips off and run a knife blade flat round the inside the rim just past the lip curve etc..

And painted the rest gold and lacquered..

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562111_10151718301240473_525899038_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552802_10151722287155473_525200472_24219851_618502 829_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392394_10151773040770473_525200472_24411588_275908 311_n.jpg

[dannymcc]

That looks real well! The expressions look right at home on it. :thumb:

[thegingerwhinger]

what size of tyres are you using on the cav alloys?

[_Jake]

wheels looks awesome! needs some fresh plates and to lose the mudflaps imo, but still looks ace :)

[Southie]

Nah needs flaps but agree on fresh numberplates as they look tired Scott.

[cormac81]

Looks great! Would love to try those wheels on mine and see how it looks.

[scott.parker]

Well gave it a quick clean an whent on the hunt for pic locations, so... let the pic hoer begin!

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5058/dscf4618medium.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/4302/dscf4619medium.jpg

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9940/dscf4620medium.jpg

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http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9811/dscf4625medium.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/368/dscf4626medium.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2827/dscf4628medium.jpg

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/9840/dscf4629medium.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4929/dscf4630medium.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8100/dscf4632medium.jpg

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7441/dscf4640medium.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7878/dscf4633medium.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1818/dscf4635medium.JPG

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9092/dscf4634medium.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/362/dscf4647medium.jpg

[scott.parker]

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5416/dscf4654medium.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/3903/dscf4636medium.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2947/dscf4638medium.jpg

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http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/791/dscf4639medium.jpg

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/290/dscf4641medium.jpg

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[scott.parker]

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[Iain]

Nice, glad you've decided to modify it, looks loads better than it did standard.

Going a bit scenester with all the stickers, dice, etc? lol

[scott.parker]

what size of tyres are you using on the cav alloys?

165/50


wheels looks awesome! needs some fresh plates and to lose the mudflaps imo, but still looks ace :)

Yep plates are on the list, but it's getting some good one's that have the same numbers im finding hard...
As for flaps, there the originals that came with the car, Ive just put them back on, and i love them there staying put, keeps it cleaner on the sides now!


Nah needs flaps but agree on fresh numberplates as they look tired Scott.

See above lol


Looks great! Would love to try those wheels on mine and see how it looks.

Maybe if your at Billing i might swap a size over to see how they look??

[scott.parker]

Nice, glad you've decided to modify it, looks loads better than it did standard.

Going a bit scenester with all the stickers, dice, etc? lol

Meh it's getting more stuff done soon, like a graduated top screen tint (internal job)
And Ive got some under bonnet plans straight out the 90's!

lol this car's motto is.. No Go-Just Retro!

[Benn]

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I funking love that!

[John]

Are you on coilover at the rear Scott? or separate shock spring?

[scott.parker]

Cheers Benn, John, there cheep jom front coilovers with helpers removed, low as i dare go, and it's on Bilstein B2 rear dampers, and the jom rear springs with no adjusters, say 60-70mm lowering?

[Alex J]

when you big blocking it then??

[Will F]

Wheels completely transform it - looks ACE!

[CorsaBBoomer]

Perfect setup Scott :thumb:

[Steve]

Looks really good with the new wheels, I like it.

[peester]

cool, its stocks have just gone up lol

[Novasport]

Meh it's getting more stuff done soon, like a graduated top screen tint (internal job)
And Ive got some under bonnet plans straight out the 90's!

lol this car's motto is.. No Go-Just Retro!

I can get you a new bronze tint windscreen with blue shade band if you are interested?

[Simon 1867]

really cool matey, a nice MK1

[brainsnova]

:cool:

[TonySR]

Looks very cool, I love it!

Only thing that lets it down and I'm being really picking here, the rub strip on the n/s rear quarter doesn't look straight?

[scott.parker]

Looks very cool, I love it!

Only thing that lets it down and I'm being really picking here, the rub strip on the n/s rear quarter doesn't look straight?

Not sure how you mean mate? they do kick out slightly where it meet the rear arch lips, buts the panel shape.. But cheers.

[g111mds]

looking good with the change of wheels Scott.

[TonySR]

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This pic here it's very noticeable.

[_Jake]

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This pic here it's very noticeable.
Its where the arch flairs out...

[Tim Harpley]

Colour is ace & the wheels make it :cool: :thumb:

[TonySR]

Its where the arch flairs out...

But it's not like it on the o/s?

[Graeme]

Love it Scott

[scott.parker]

But it's not like it on the o/s?

It is dude, trust me, it's not on the piss or nothing.

Without going and taking more pics..

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[maddogdaz666]

I did think the same when I saw it at the Nats Scott. But I wasn't 100% sure so I didn't mention it. Are you going to PVS Sunday?

[Novasport]

Shall I bring the spirit level? lol

[scott.parker]

Didn't go to PV, and Ive seen what "making" the bump strip look on the piss, it's slightly come away on that near end close to the door, so need to some how stick it back slightly..

Any way, my latest additions are..

New bumper/rub strip gold stripes..

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Gave the car a dam good clean and polish (4 to 5hrs worth! lol) first it's had since Nats due to crap weather/lack of time..

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Also fitted my retrofit oem looking internal graduated sun strip!

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Looks spot on to me...

And got some more stickers made for it, as im now calling this car "No Go - Just Retro" i got this made lol

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This is all for now..

Scott

[Mazz]

Not too keen on all the stickers tbh :(

[scott.parker]

Not too keen on all the stickers tbh :(

Theres no more going on the outside now (well not unless it's very good) and im guessing you might hate my future plans for the car lol Ive got an idea for a retro 90's under bonnet look..

[turbojolt]

the gold strips are a really nice addition mate

[Mazz]

..and im guessing you might hate my future plans for the car lol Ive got an idea for a retro 90's under bonnet look..

eeek

[scott.parker]

It's just an idea i have, if it works it will stay and will been seen at Billing, if i dont like i will not keep it and put pics on here! lol

[scott.parker]

the gold strips are a really nice addition mate

Cheers dude, there very subtle, and shimmer slightly in the light at the right angles..

[Iain]

Scott's stickerbombing plans sound good lol Nice work, sunstrip is a little less in your face than a solid colour.

[novaload88]

this makes me smile looks ace, and them wheels i always thought looked ****e but you have helped me see clearly.:d

[Benn]

Gold trim tape is really nice detail. Sunstrip is nice too. Really don't like all the stickers tho, no need for them.

[scott.parker]

Gold trim tape is really nice detail. Sunstrip is nice too. Really don't like all the stickers tho, no need for them.

Cheers dude, well you might like the changes!

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[scott.parker]

Soooo.. After being let down twice by Framptons, i chased them up twice and both times said they would get back to me, and still have not, so i found an online place to get some new plates made, OK there not alloy pressed, and there not 100% the same as what was on the car, but there in the correct fonts, and have the car sale garage name on the bottom, there all legal and look OK i think, so stop you bitching about the plates now! lol

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Also got a bit more done on these!
Painted the frames/mounts in a bumper textured paint, not far off the oem stuff..

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Stubby should be finished very soon.

Scott

[Acerliam]

Looking nice mate where did you go to get the plates made mate ?

[scott.parker]

Plates for cars on the net mate.

[Benn]

Mirror is coming on well.

[scott.parker]

Soooo Update is due, as i got this sorted in time for billing..

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[paul080803]

Love this car, looks even better in the flesh!!! Real credit to you Scott