1986 Jamaica Yellow 1.2L Project

[scott.parker]

Well what the hell i am doing i have no idea! lol

But i have been and bought this Jamaica Yellow 1986 1.2L

Here it is sat on my drive with the other one!

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8206/dscf0153small.jpg

I just couldn't help it, i was drawn to it, i needed to buy it, think it's cus i have always wanted a Jamaica Yellow SR

Think I'll do it up and then let the missis have it once she's ready, here is some other pics from the add.

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=961097707

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=961097726
Early sport type dash, and a dam prehistoric (or least FM) radio with Medium and Long wave! lol

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=961097742

So history in brief, 1 owner from new, lots of service history, and genuine 44k miles! :cool:

More pics tomo in the day light...

Scott

[Simon 1867]

I was looking at this one,good purchase matey

[Rysee]

Love it mate, best of both worlds, sweet spec mk2 and a cool as funk mk1, just needs a drop

[scott.parker]

Needs new rear arch lips, and maybe a new/or at least work on drives front wing, but everything els is spot on, drove 35 miles and felt crazy, forgot what they old ones feel like!

[AlexW]

Nice.

[Lynsey]

Great, similar thing to our yellow C reg. Good luck :)

[vxr_racing_2008]

ooo nice one:thumb:

[Ernie]

Two novas ?
Thats just greedy lol.

[Southie]

mmmmmm yummy scrummy. :d A yellow version of mine it looks goooood.

[ade]

shweet!

restore and leave alone

[scott.parker]

Well i was driving it home and thinking, oh my god what have i done, this things like a time warp! lol with the none FM Radio, Brown dash, GM floor mats etc.

Then i started thinking, humm LET powered mk1 sleeper...
















lol NO!

[G-nova]

if you get rid of your dash i will have it as mine hasent got side vents

[Plug]

Get on Scott :thumb:

Looks very clean, as said restore and enjoy (like me:))

[John]

Go for it Scott! let power ftw!

[Nick J]

Awesome Scott :)

[boyle_46]

looks tidy ! sr rep would look good !

[SRimon]

More pics, more pics!

[JordyzNova]

I Love The Colour :p

[craig green]

:thumb: lol ;) :d in that order.

[scott.parker]

Right Lads-Lasses..

More photos of the mellow yellow
(or as the missis is calling ti now Custy, as in custard lol)
I'm 100% sure it's Jamaica Yellow as it's on the Vin as 59L, or 462
(search the net and that what it Say's)


So we will start with..

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/372/dscf0199small.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2743/dscf0202small.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4469/dscf0205small.jpg

As said needs new arch lips (though seams solid on the inner skin)
And is the only real rust on the car.
(some one at some point has sprayed on top of rot and this is what happens eh..)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1253/dscf0172small.jpg~original

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6600/dscf0204small.jpg~original

Sill's, at some point some one has stone chipped them, but they seam solid (i have had a dam good poke before i bought it!)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2387/dscf0170small.jpg~original

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/838/dscf0185small.jpg

Rear end, both legs are fine.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/15/dscf0182small.jpg

Inner arches are tops too! Sorry of poor pics, need to get the wheels off etc.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1527/dscf0171small.jpg

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Boot floor

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[scott.parker]

Continued

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Spare wheel never used (nor move i think!)

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Boot edge

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Door bottoms

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Now for 22 years of dirt in the bay!

Before...

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9566/dscf0154small.jpg

Then quick rub with a rag...

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http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8869/dscf0157small.jpg

There's loads more, but I'm to tired to post them right now...

Scott

[Sloth]

thats pure porn, good find scott.

[Brettski]

bonza finde wots the plans dude i jus love yellow novas :cool:

wots the plans then :thumb:

[scott.parker]

bonza finde wots the plans dude i jus love yellow novas :cool:

wots the plans then :thumb:

I have no idea, just restore it i think, maybe fit bigger servo,MC, or disk/calipers, need to know what will actually do a better job?

Fit some new shock/springs, nothing silly just something to bring it back to life, maybe new OEM stuff?

Any idea's what sport re-builders use?

One thing is now the missis has seen it,been in it she wants it once she can drive, so lets hope i get some use out of her first (the car)

Scott

[Plug]

its immaculate :thumb: (apart from one arch didnt you say?)

plans sound good. im aiming to get a gsi servo and the biggest brakes i can fit under 14"s.

you cant let the missus have it you need to get her another one for that

[scott.parker]

its immaculate :thumb: (apart from one arch didnt you say?)

plans sound good. I'm aiming to get a gsi servo and the biggest brakes i can fit under 14"s.

you cant let the missus have it you need to get her another one for that

Unfortunately it's both arches!

But I'll get onto it and sort them, it's got tax&MOT till end of Nov 09.

Well i think it's a bit late, the missis loves it now, so she will be after it as soon as she can get passed, but then she's not even applied for a car license, or started any lessons yet.

I'll look into getting a 1.6 servo then, and i think you can fit ate-256mm set up under 14"

**MORE PICS TO FOLLOW**

Scott

[Pistol Pete]

Looks great Scott. Old school cool!!

[SRimon]

Looks clean scott, nice one!

[AlexW]

I'll look into getting a 1.6 servo then, and i think you can fit ate-256mm set up under 14"



Yep you can, although the wheel needs to be 5.5j (IIRC) and deffo not nova 3spokes!

[scott.parker]

So...

Battery try same as everything els, spotless!

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7616/dscf0156small.jpg

Tother side

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5318/dscf0165small.jpg

And behind pass turret

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7308/dscf0164small.jpg

Seam on pass wing, and behind headlights both sides

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Under front panel, and underside shot.

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Did anyone notice the fact it has FULL alloy window surrounds, and vinyl! SR rep is easily in reach lol

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1018/dscf0206small.jpg

Interior is next..

[scott.parker]

So welcome to an early 80 nova interior, I'm guessing by the age of the radio etc that this spec interior is from the first nova's made so maybe 83-86??

Are these door cards and the dash the same as sport items?

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8038/dscf0197small.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8306/dscf0187small.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7901/dscf0189small.jpg

Tractor wheel anyone?

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8968/dscf0196small.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1469/dscf0195small.jpg

Whats the best long wave station?
No Kerrang in this nova for me!

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4994/dscf0190small.jpg

Comfy seats

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8690/dscf0188small.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2792/dscf0193small.jpg

Now I'm told the rears have NEVER been sat in, as the old guy never had anyone in the back??

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3998/dscf0191small.jpg

GM Floor Matt's (see lack of ware on peddles, backs up 44K)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3554/dscf0194small.jpg

Under the matt

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2691/dscf0192small.jpg

And the best part about this car is the retro rims! lol

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9678/dscf0207small.jpg

Might fit these on the rear of my XE for 1/4 miles runs, less drag eh...

Thats all for now.

Scott

[peester]

that my son, is the purchase of the year.. im so jealous.
please leave it as, its sooo cute

[peester]

i think you should talk to dougie bout a feature, lol

[Adam]

Nice buy Scott, does look very very tidy!

[ward]

great find there fella. id definatly like it meself

[Plug]

as said that is one mint motor you have bought there :)

loving the interior. i didnt think i would like my green interior but its to nice to spoil now.

Thinking of leaving that radio in place and wire up my headunit into the glove box.

would it be rude in asking how much you payed?

[scott.parker]

that my son, is the purchase of the year.. im so jealous.
please leave it as, its sooo cute


i think you should talk to dougie bout a feature, lol

Cheers dude, well i wouldn't go as far as saying purchase of the year, nor is it ready for a feature! lol


Nice buy Scott, does look very very tidy!

You got it mate, it's tidy and has a real character to it too..


great find there fella. id definatly like it meself

Cheers, well you never know if i cant get it all to plan it could go back on the market! :(


as said that is one mint motor you have bought there :)

loving the interior. i didnt think i would like my green interior but its to nice to spoil now.

Thinking of leaving that radio in place and wire up my headunit into the glove box.

would it be rude in asking how much you payed?

Cheers dude, though it's not quite MINT, as said it's got rot in both rear arch lips, and signs of some on the drives side front wing, and a touch on the front lower panle..BUT it's not bad for 22 years old.



Scott

[Simon 1867]

love the car matey...same radio as in mine,quite nice to have something else other than FM

be keeping an eye on this one:thumb:

[Steve]

Exactly the same spec as mine when I got it, am radio, gm mats/ mud flaps, sr vinyl and window surrounds, im well jealous you got a jamaica yellow one! Mines got those door cards, they're similar to sport ones but not the same, iirc the sports used sr door cards without pockets where as ours have that funny desigin on them. Bargain though, I think you should drop it 60mm on sr 3 spokes. :thumb:

OR you could just give it to me!! lol

[lewisvalver]

that steering wheel is a monster!!looks great scott.good luck with it :thumb:

[burgo]

those door cards are odd. ive never seen that pittled effect before.

is pittled a word?

[Steve]

no, but pitted is lol

[burgo]

yes but i dont think pitted fits it. to me pitted is fooked where as pittled seems unified and patternesk. like the door cards

[scott.parker]

lol either way it's a unusual little car..

[Steve]

Its sweet, my mate bought a c-reg one in jamaica yellow with only 60k on it, ideal runabout and it got noticed.

[scott.parker]

Exactly the same spec as mine when I got it, am radio, gm mats/ mud flaps, sr vinyl and window surrounds, im well jealous you got a jamaica yellow one! Mines got those door cards, they're similar to sport ones but not the same, iirc the sports used sr door cards without pockets where as ours have that funny desigin on them. Bargain though, I think you should drop it 60mm on sr 3 spokes. :thumb:

OR you could just give it to me!! lol

Not going low, just want uprated new shocks and 30mm max drop.

And want to keep it on steel's max of 14"

And to be fair mate if it was any other color i would of just looked and gone, oh nice nova, next...

[Steve]

Any reason? astra gte mk2 wheels would look nice on it without looking too flash.

[scott.parker]

Well i just want it to look as it is now (or least close as)
Plus the missis will be getting to drive it most the time, as i bought it for her to have mainly, as i cant use three cars! lol

[brainsnova]

according to the urban dictionary lol
pittled isn't defined yet (http://www.pngclub.com/add.php?word=pittled+), but these are close:

//1. (http://pittle.urbanup.com/3964741) Pittle (http://www.pngclub.com/define.php?term=Pittle&defid=3964741) 1 up (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)), 1 down (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0))http://static3.urbandictionary.com/images/thumbsup.gif?1249254831 (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0))http://static2.urbandictionary.com/images/thumbsdown.gif?1249254831 (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0))to pee one's own self out of sheer excitement or enjoyment
I pittled in my pants when I learned scott had a new nova.

[~~joycey~~]

I love this car i was perveing at it when it was up for sale lol

[scott.parker]

Brian if you peed your self thats a bit strange?? lol

And Joycey looking gets you nowhere! :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Well she's all insured Full comp for £240! lol

Didn't think i could get it that cheep, but it's on a classic cover. :d :d :thumb:

[Plug]

get on thats a bargain :thumb:

i think im going to have to try and get classic cover :)

[scott.parker]

Just looking into suspension now, not sure if to go for KYB shocks, and some cheep spring make, or a full kit, as there dam cheep, Jamex and Pi do full kits for £150-180

[Plug]

i'd get one of them cheap jamex kits.

I had a set on my punto and there where not to hard. Good value for money :thumb:

[MK999]

Looks an awesome buy to me :thumb: I think if I get bored of mine and want a diff car but nova works out best for insurance etc i'd be looking at a similar mk1 :)

[discoinferno]

cool cool car! great buy

[scott.parker]

Cheers for the kind words everyone, i knew you would all love her.

Well as i insured her last night i decided to drive her to work, went there and back fine, no probs, actually pulls quite well in 3rd and 4th, saw over 80mph as well lol

Just need to improve the brakes a bit, as there still a bit flat, and the shocks, oh cant wait to change them.
Was a bit like a boat trip, almost was sea sick once at work! lol

[TWAG]

I had a full set of jamex shocks and springs on mine years ago and they where spot on, as said already not to hard.

Got value you for money.

Car looks good scott! always had a soft spot for this colour.

[Riggy]

not spent much time online lately so have only just seen this thread ,

looks awsome mate , would make an awsome sr rep :thumb:

[mikec123]

Drove this yesterday as scott poped over, nice drive breaks were shocking(not used to small breaks)lol it is in better condition than my 91 Gsi and it is 5 years older good find, a little work and its going to be mint!

[gunny]

Nice find mate, very clean motor, its newer yet more retro than my Y reg :tard: lol, me personally, i'd be making it an uber low CLEAN Sr-rep-ish jamaican ting :thumb:

lol

But im sure whatever you do with it - it will end up ace!

[tahir868]

love the colour mate ;)

[scott.parker]

Right, no real update, though i did get hold of the Billy suspension off djbrowney, im waiting to get the springs blasted, then zinc coated, I'll start on the shock body re-ferb soon, then im looking to pick up the 14" steelies.

Im getting frustrated with it sat there doing nothing, i think im going to just do what i like with it soon, as the missis is not going to pass her test any time soon (not started learning yet) lol

So...Might Snowplough, SR Rep it, not sure yet?

Scott

[Plug]

SR rep sounds familiar :)

will be a moss greeb and jamica yellow SR's to look out for lol

[stuartyj21]

gopd wee project scott, perfect as a mk1 sleeper

[scott.parker]

Well not an update of any progress, just that i got some use out of it this weekend just gone, as the weathers been grate lately though i would treat it to a few trips out, and used her all weekend long!

And TBF apart from the slightly less responsive braking then in my other two cars, i really enjoyed the solid/relaxing fun drive i got from the car, so quite and smooth it's hard to believe it's over 22 years old!

So here's some pics of the missis old man's car, and her mum's nova mk5 lol

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4742/picture171small.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4088/picture172small.jpg

Who's that sneaking behind?
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lol

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Took a trip out to a nice stately home near to Stratford, it's mainly an art gallery now etc, Compton Verney (http://www.comptonverney.org.uk/?page=home) just something nice to do, we looked round the grounds, and then had afternoon tea!

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Me and Tea!

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Then the car before we left.

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http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3248/picture286small.jpg

Real updates soon, promise.

Scott

[craig green]

Mmmm. Toasted tea cakes.

What next? A National Trust car sticker??

[Rysee]

Mmmm. Toasted tea cakes.

What next? A National Trust car sticker??
It really needs on, and a blanket and cane on the parcel shelf, fo' the look

[scott.parker]

Good ideas! Might look into these, infarct you have set me some ideas i hadn't thought of! Retro/OAP styling! lol

[AlexW]

You best add some carpark dents if you want OAP style.

Car looks good as it is, i want it !

[scott.parker]

You best add some carpark dents if you want OAP style.

Car looks good as it is, i want it !

Well the pleasure i got from driving it this weekend gone you would need to crawl over broken glass and give me the earth for me to part with it now! lol

[mrs.nova]

my advice is to keep it totally standard none of this sr rep malarchy. :)

[Spudly]

Good ideas! Might look into these, infarct you have set me some ideas i hadn't thought of! Retro/OAP styling! lol




With a std XE living under the bonnet, noone would expect it and a std XE aint that wild and wacky is it now lol

[Plug]

any updates?

[scott.parker]

Well.... First off i have MOT and tax to sort, both up end of this month, not sure if it will pass MOT, guess it's best just to put in to see.

I got some springs sand blasted, so now need to get them coated up.
Also bought a mk1 flap less cap for it, need "new" GM front drivers wing and rear arch repair lips, my mate has quoted me for replacing the rear lips (drivers inner as well) and to do any repairs/then spray it approx £800, so is it worth it??

Scott

[Plug]

id say do it. just to save another mk1

even you say your enjoying it :d

[scott.parker]

Best get selling my not needed nova parts then!

[scott.parker]

Well she went in for MOT yesterday..........


Failed on, Sticky rear brake drums, sticking front drivers brake caliper
Near side CV boot corroded/split- got and advisory on the rot on rear arches..

So im leaving it in the garages capable hands to sort the CV/brakes out, then it should have a new MOT :d
Not bad for a 22 year old car.

Scott

[Plug]

get on mate sounds good to me :d

at least you have a year now to sort the arches out :)

i also got an sr tail gate the other day for my mk1 non grab handle with spoiler so i didnt have to drill holes in mine :)
just got to get it painted and get it on

[ben doodar]

nice car there mate, love the colour. will look forward to seeing more pictures.

[scott.parker]

No new pics im afriad...

But it does has have a new full 12 months MOT on it!

Put me £196 lighter in the wallet, but it's not bad for the work+mot in on the price etc.
Not to forget as well this car is about to turn 23 years old on the 6th of Nov.


Scott

[craig green]

Any welding??????????

Just kidding.

[scott.parker]

lol no, but i did get advisory on the rotten rear arches, and the drives seat sub frame, it's cracked on the lower section that bolts to the floor, can these be changed? or is it new seat? as i doubt i will find another seat like that!

[Plug]

£200 for an mot on a nova that ages is funking brilliant :thumb:

[craig green]

SR seats man FFS! Pretty sure you could rob the part from another chair, or just transfer the cloth cover from yours to another base.

Are the arches 'that' bad? gaffer tape FTW!

[scott.parker]

SR seats man FFS! Pretty sure you could rob the part from another chair, or just transfer the cloth cover from yours to another base.

Are the arches 'that' bad? gaffer tape FTW!

If the seats can come apart (i dont know, as Ive not look at this one that much, and have no others to compare them too) i will swap the subframe/frame work of the bottom seat section.

As for the arches, yes! they have got worse sat out side in the time Ive had it (but there getting replaced along with drivers wing, then any other rusty areas sorted, spray) but i must add my MOT station is spot on, they will tell you whats what, no rip offs, not passes if it shouldn't etc.

Scott

[novalovingned]

Cracking base for a project. I'm so glad I'm in love with mk1 novas lol

[scott.parker]

So i washed the car the weekend just gone, also did some detailing to it, took some scratches out with t'cut and polished the area's round the filler cap (also added my early mk1 cap) and some scratching by the door handles, and did some test patches to check on the color, as it's quite flat and faded, need to decide weather it's going to need full spray job or not??


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So the practice parts are on the driver side of the bonnet..

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And the same on the roof above the drives corner.

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Some proper updates soon... promise! lol

Scott

[scott.parker]

Forgot to mention it turned 23 on the 6th of Nov. lol

[scott.parker]

Yesterday i traveled to Oxford to pick up a wing i bought on ebay for £10, so now i have a mint drivers front GM wing, just need the rear 1/4 panels and it can go in for body work...

Scott

[Plug]

Forgot to mention it turned 23 on the 6th of Nov. lol

lol thats nice to know its older than me :d

saying that mines a good 2 years older.

I need my arches done now to finish it off

[scott.parker]

Well it's the same age as my missis, i bought some retro style hi-top puma's the other week, put them on and a back to the future T i have and my grey hoodie, got in the car felt like i was a 80's teenager (though im almost 30) :eek: lol

Need to sort them rear 1/4's out and get the billy shocks re-furbed etc and get working on the underside refreshing it.

Oh the joys....:roll: :d

Scott

[AlexW]

Your love it when its finished, or at least how you want it.

Fresh paint will be great.

[scott.parker]

Well i think my plans have grown, as i was going to just do a face value re-store, but im now swaying to the full strip down and re-build type of job...

[scott.parker]

Just had a call of my painter, he said he's getting quiet, so has said to get everything ready to go in to paint in two weeks!

So basically i have to sort a few things and drop it to him and then either just before Christmas, or in the new year the car shall be painted.


Lots of plans to put in motion yet.....

Scott

[Steve]

Good news there then mate, are you doing both rear 1/4s then? some people say they're easier than just doing the arch panels as there's less to smooth in.

When mines eventually ready for a respray (one day lol) I think i'd go for full 1/4 panels.

[scott.parker]

Nope just repair panels, as the guy i know said he's more then confidante he will get them perfect!
And i trust him too.

[Brettski]

Nope just repair panels, as the guy i know said he's more then confidante he will get them perfect!
And i trust him too.

haveing trust in your painter is a must to be fair i wont let any outher painter touch my nova or cav as simons work is so good and his eye for detail.

it also helps when he likes the car and if left to do it in his own time the price is reduced big time (mates rates):thumb:

[Plug]

glad to hear your going all out on it mate :thumb:

Im debating to do the same with mine, gradually build it solid and rebuild an engine ready for when i can insure it

[scott.parker]

Well this guy did a "Acceptable" (as it's for track not show) job on the wings/bumpers/engine covers/strut brace/mirrors-grab handle etc on the orange one, and as he's one of my uncles best mates did it for £300

Plus he knows i want this one in a much better finish, so im not fussed that i have to pay more, but it wont be that much for the amount of work done etc.

Scott

[Adam]

Will be good to see it getting painted :cool:

[scott.parker]

Right as i have decided this is staying now, i committed my self some more and ordered the arch lips today, got two off side skins (use one for inner) and one for the near side, all from Beevers at a bargain price of under £40 as the posting is free as PNG gets the discount, frigging tops that is as i think i saved about £30!

Pic's when they arrive etc etc.

Scott

[vaughanmc]

Glad to see you kept it mate, get plenty of pictures of your work :)

[Nobby]

good work matey!

[novalovingned]

Looking foward to seeing progress :)

[scott.parker]

Looking foward to seeing progress :)

That makes two of us... :p

[scott.parker]

So i ordered the arch lips from Beevers on Thursday at lunch (£39 with FREE P&P, Club discount!) they arrived at 9am Friday morning!

They look all OK, some slight kinks in them, but that will be all OK once welded to the car etc.

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9056/dscf0508e.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4072/dscf0503mj.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6838/dscf0505j.jpg

This pic shows the slight kinks in the edge.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1441/dscf0507a.jpg

So after next weekends meet the car will be going in the body shop to start the work over Christmas, so in the new year it will have a some new panels and paint :thumb:

Scott

[AlexW]

You wont use the whole panel anyway bud, your prob only use about 1 or 2 inchs in from the arch lip.

I presume your not doing it anyway?

[The Simps]

Awesome!

Thanks for the Beevers tip. Just browsing their site and loon arch panels are cheap as chips! Might get a pair for safe keeping.

[scott.parker]

You wont use the whole panel anyway bud, your prob only use about 1 or 2 inchs in from the arch lip.

I presume your not doing it anyway?


Just had a call of my painter, he said he's getting quiet, so has said to get everything ready to go in to paint in two weeks!

So basically i have to sort a few things and drop it to him and then either just before Christmas, or in the new year the car shall be painted.


Lots of plans to put in motion yet.....
^^^^
:thumb:

Well i hope we dont need to use the hole panel, but you never know! lol

[scott.parker]

Right she gone in to the body shop today, I'll be keeping in touch to see what going on, and try get some pics of the progress too..

[Steve]

Cool, will be good to see how it gets on.

[Edd]

Whens it due back from the bodyshop Scott ?

[scott.parker]

Some time after the Christmas period, he's doing it over Christmas as a favor more then a normal job, as he's got more time etc, I'll give him a bell to see how it's going, must go get some pics if there is progress..

EDIT: Just off the phone to him, he's getting the tank off later this week, and then he's starting the work on it in the first week in the new year, so he's going to text me every time he does something to it.

[Adam]

Sounding good :)

[nova josh]

love mk1's i will be doing one in the near future is there going to be a colour change or not?

[scott.parker]

love mk1's i will be doing one in the near future is there going to be a colour change or not?

No dam way! Jam Yellow is as almost as rare as nova sports! lol

[Plug]

glad your going to keep this now and getting it minted up.

You keeping it pov spec or sr lookalike?

[nova josh]

good love the colour what engine/spec you having in it

[scott.parker]

Going to keep everything as it came from the factory 23 years ago, then in a few years if the missis is bored of it and wants another car (she will) and i have got rid of the track car this will then possibly get SR rep/let.. Just have to wait and see.

[nova josh]

even the wheels and things interior

[Plug]

Going to keep everything as it came from the factory 23 years ago, then in a few years if the missis is bored of it and wants another car (she will) and i have got rid of the track car this will then possibly get SR rep/let.. Just have to wait and see.

sounds spot on that mate :thumb:

gives you a couple years to get it tidy and ready for a transplant.

any news on it from the body shop yet?

[scott.parker]

So the real work has started, today after i pick my passat up from the garage i got a text from Wyatt saying to come down, and bring my camera, so i was guessing he had been busy on my car, and he had been.

So as they say, I'll let the pic do the talking.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8517/picture471small.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2789/picture470small.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9461/picture493small.jpg

Drives wing thats getting replace fully.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3999/picture480small.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8625/picture481small.jpg

Passengers side needs more work then first thought (i gave it a good poke and it fell apart!) so im going to get a pattern one and he's going to cut the bottom off and weld the GM one on the car now, as most of it's good bar the bottom corner.

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2311/picture488small.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9079/picture484small.jpg

Cross member is sound though.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6551/picture490small.jpg

As was this inner wing area.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2557/picture483small.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5051/picture482small.jpg

And the under side of the car from where the tank was removed..

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8303/picture492small.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3269/picture491small.jpg

Quite good for 23 years old.

Now for the rear arches.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8365/picture466small.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/517/picture469small.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3548/picture467small.jpg

TBC

[scott.parker]

Drivers side.

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7305/picture472small.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8959/picture477small.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5909/picture476small.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9007/picture473small.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2082/picture478small.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8565/picture474small.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7264/picture475small.jpg

Empty back end.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7776/picture489small.jpg

Some nova parts lol

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3954/picture486small.jpg

And the check buggers got a free plug in there too! lol

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8684/picture494small.jpg

more to come soon, got to order the near side front pat wing, and a another rear near side skin, as he wants the lip to rebuild it now.

Scott

[sport]

Looking good mate, shame there always a bit worse once in the bodyshop and you start poking about.

[Mazz]

Its in really good condition, even more so when you get it back..

[Plug]

progress :) im going to have to hunt someone down in a bodyshop who can sort my rear cars out i thinks

[Steve]

Nice to see an update scott, im jealous!! lol it looks in pretty good shape and not as bad as I would have thought now they've cut out most of the bad bits.

Be good to see it with fresh arches on.

[Edd]

As said good progress Scott, crossmember and rear panel look very clean considering age of car.

Good pics too, looking forward to seeing more.

Edd.

[craig green]

A real shame it needs arches, but so long as you get in there & seal it all out nicely from the inside out, It should be good for a few years yet.

Nice update.

[Southie]

Looking like its coming along well.

I'm having to get my rears done in the summer :(

[scott.parker]

Cheers guy's, well im quite relived to be honest, as i was thinking the near side was going to be the worst, as it tuned out the off side is slightly more grotty inside between the skin's, but im also relived it's not way way worse then i thought, that would of made me want to cry after just spending £360 on fixing the dam passat! lol

On a down note though, rang Beevers today, they have no MK1 wings, or arch lips in till mid Feb, so need to source them from some ware els (And pay postage! BALLS!) knew i should of got them when i got the other rear lips damn it!

So as soon as more happens there will be another update.

Scott

[Rysee]

I got a saloon arch for £34 posted, that's still cheaper then beevers. They said there's a national shortage

[mikec123]

Looks good dude its in really good nick fior its age:thumb:

[Adam]

Looking good

[scott.parker]

Todays update, near side inner skin on.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4592/dscf0724i.jpg

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9150/dscf0726v.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5384/dscf0742n.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/233/dscf0728.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4331/dscf0727s.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1927/dscf0740g.jpg

Now the offside,Both skins on, and a slight skim added, i have decided after seeing the arch lips today to get them reduce for future use of wide wheels.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5934/dscf0730z.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/3832/dscf0738x.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8711/dscf0732t.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7103/dscf0736p.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/881/dscf0739u.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8666/dscf0735x.jpg

Thats all for today.

Scott

[SRimon]

Niiiice scott!

[nova josh]

love it

[sparkie1401]

great little car scott

future SR replica LET sounds like a plan

[Plug]

cracking progress mate :thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

nice looking car man yellow is growing on me now im painting daft johns car.

edited for that dirty minded gsi jimbo lol

[Steve]

Nice update again, your not gonna want to give it to her when its done are you!? lol lol lol

[The Simps]

nova arches suck! Looks like you're going about it the right way bud.

[floydy13]

looking good mate, i can see what my mate has got to do now on my brown nova rear archs!! good work!

[Plug]

my green one needs the arches doing aswell :( need to find someone

[16v Nova Kev]

my green one needs the arches doing aswell :( need to find someone


bring it up to me ;)

[vaughanmc]

Will be nice to see it painted and rust free :) Nice car

[scott.parker]

Cheers guys, he's done it in a way i dint think of doing it, he's actually lapped the skin, so the new part goes up behind the back of they old and is spotted to it, then seam sealed up, so you just to spot the front one and grind/skim over etc, (also saw how he's measured and lined it all up,quite clear i tell you!)

And yep i cant wait to see it all done now, looks like it's going to be a FULL re-spray also now, as was going to try leave the roof/bonnet if we can, but due to the paint type it will look odd, you'll see the difference we think.

Scott

[Edd]

Full paint sounds good, the only way I would think, you would only wish you had if you had bits done IMO.

Have you got new side mouldings for it then ?
Or just re using the originals ?

Edd.

[MJS]

Had1 just like it for my 1st car mine had brown dash

[scott.parker]

Full paint sounds good, the only way I would think, you would only wish you had if you had bits done IMO.

Have you got new side mouldings for it then ?
Or just re using the originals ?

Edd.

Re use the original, as there stick on, and he's sure it can be done.

Was going to originally not spray the roof, he was going to try paint it and blend the paints by using top coat lacquer to add a aged effect, but then found the paint only comes in 2 pack.

Also ordered this the other day, total fluke it seams to be the dam exact one to match whats on the car! :d

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3571/picture499small.jpg

I'll have more updates tomorrow as i have to go down to the body shop to give him some money.

Scott

[Will F]

Nice progress dude - why not fold the arches?

Or is that whats planned?

[scott.parker]

Humm could do, but was going to just get them reduced a bit, as would like to retain the look of the lip, but no so much of it's width, I'll see, im going to the body shop tomo so I'll discuss it then.

Scott

[Will F]

Humm could do, but was going to just get them reduced a bit, as would like to retain the look of the lip, but no so much of it's width, I'll see, im going to the body shop tomo so I'll discuss it then.

Scott

Always have had mine folded and sealed - but I know what you mean about retaining the look...

[scott.parker]

Off to the body shop in hath hr, thats the bonus of it being 3mins from my house! lol so I'll back with another update.

[greg1.4]

looking good scott!

love a jamaican yellow nova!

think my next build after the sport will be a yellow SR!!

[hartley]

looks good m8

[scott.parker]

So popped back into the body shop early to drop in the pinstripe, and while there took some more pics of slight progress, and also removed the gutter trims, as i didn't want to find out the sprayer broke them, if did then it's my fault, and glad to say they came off fine.. :)

So here's the pics.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3946/picture500small.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4286/picture501small.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2793/picture502small.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5857/picture503small.jpg

Waiting on the outer skin for the near side, so I'll get pics when thats done.

Onto the front wing that getting it's repairs done NOTE it's not finished yet..

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9614/picture508small.jpg

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/6807/picture510small.jpg

And the 2nd hand offside wing has been painted on the back,and edges, then trail fitted, need some fettling more yet.

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/2007/picture507small.jpg

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7570/picture506small.jpg

Gaps look all good though.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5770/picture505small.jpg

Gutter trims off.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5455/picture509small.jpg

Now back in the warm with my small cup off tea! lol

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/9934/picture511small.jpg

More soon..

Scott

[Edd]

Coming along nicely Scott,

any idea when you will have it back ?

Edd.

[Iain]

Looking good Scott, bet you can't wait to see it all painted etc. Who's doing the work? (Sorry if I've missed it if you've already said)

[scott.parker]

Looking good Scott, bet you can't wait to see it all painted etc. Who's doing the work? (Sorry if I've missed it if you've already said)

Yes im itching to get it back and get to work on making it mint, then get it ready for billing! if i can..

It's a mate of my uncles, they were at school together, he did the wings/bumpers/mirrors/grab handle/rocker-cam cover on the track car.

Scott

[brake-dust]

looking good scott, cant wait to see the finished car

[scott.parker]

Forgot to add, if you look back on the pics the pin stripes been taken off, so no going back on that one! lol new one is about 0.5 mm thinner too, but nothing major eh..

Cheers Brake dust, yeah i cant wait too mate.

At this rate im tempted to get this car all done up and then sell my passat and use this daily, as i no longer cart tools around.

Scott

[brake-dust]

ive just picked up a 1.2 to use as a daily, xe costs a fortune on fuel, i can abuse the spi for £25 a week as oppose to the £75 the xe would cost me, if you decide to sell the passat scott drop me a pm, my dads after a new motor.

[mikec123]

Looking good dude that wing fits a treat:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Looking good dude that wing fits a treat:thumb:

Will do, just needs a quick fiddle near the scuttle and A pillar, also not happy with the nearside wing repair yet.

But it will be all sorted and looking fresh soon.. :thumb:

Scott

[scott.parker]

So popped down the body shop today and did some things on the car, first off i knew there was a problem with the drives seat, i know it had a "crack" in the frame.... So i took it all apart for a better look.

BUT did not expect to find this..



http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6016/picture513small.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7512/picture512small.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9406/picture516small.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/162/picture518small.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1145/picture515small.jpg

So hefty buggers give that some hammering over time eh!

Just going to plate it either side of the frame, and seam it up, not worth getting another seat for that.

So a few update shots of the shell's progress.

Drivers side rear is almost read for paint, so is the front wing, it's fitting loads better now.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8639/picture523small.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2153/picture524small.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1010/picture525small.jpg

The fit by the A pillar is perfect now, as before it was quite high, well chuffed, and also the repair to the passenger side bottom is almost finished too..

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/189/picture526small.jpg

And the near side rear repair lip turned up, so he got it on asap, heres some pics of it with fiberglass on, and the overlap technique he uses inside.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6919/picture527small.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/914/picture529small.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7194/picture530small.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5973/picture533small.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/381/picture532small.jpg

While i was there Wyatt got me to take the door locks and handles off, as he didn't want to damage the door cards etc.

Also how do you remove the in car adjuster handles for the wing mirrors, as i cant figure it out, none of my other nova's had them! lol

Scott

[Edd]

Looks good.

The little black lever for the wing mirror adjuster just pulls off.

Edd.

[vaughanmc]

Good work going into this :)

[scott.parker]

Just spoke to him, I'll be going to get more pics in a bit, as mores been done, almost ready for paint now!

[sr jack]

Continued

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1633/dscf0177small.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9831/dscf0176small.jpg

Spare wheel never used (nor move i think!)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1179/dscf0179small.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8965/dscf0173small.jpg

Boot edge

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4723/dscf0180small.jpg

Door bottoms

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3905/dscf0168small.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9598/dscf0186small.jpg

Now for 22 years of dirt in the bay!

Before...

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9566/dscf0154small.jpg

Then quick rub with a rag...

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1180/dscf0155small.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7871/dscf0161small.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8869/dscf0157small.jpg

There's loads more, but I'm to tired to post them right now...

Scott

looks solid scott, good find:thumb:

[scott.parker]

The main parts are as solid as new, just the common area's, rear arches, and some blistering on the wings that was letting it down mate, but all sorted now, will be fully re sprayed soon too!

[sr jack]

wicked! cant wait to see it done, its such a cool colour. wish my sr was that solid :cry: oh yer which nova one will be going billing?

[krobinson]

Looking good scott! :)

[scott.parker]

wicked! cant wait to see it done, its such a cool colour. wish my sr was that solid :cry: oh yer which nova one will be going billing?

Would love to take them both! but the missis dont drive yet, and she wont be passed this year, so im aiming to get this one there, as the tracker was there last year. :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Looking good scott! :)

Cheers Keith, i know it's not going to be any ware near the standard you restore cars too, but it will be very nice once all done.

Scott

[16v Nova Kev]

back arches look well. fibre fill ftmfw :)

[scott.parker]

So just been down to see the car, it's almost ready to paint now, Should be in primer by Friday i hope.
Plenty of masking up to do.. Gland it's not me doing it.

So here some pics, I'll start at the rear and work my way round, all little bits of surface rot are treated and ready for final prep.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3793/picture554small.jpg

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9018/picture560small.jpg

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/9118/picture552small.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/121/picture553small.jpg


Had the rear arch lips taken back by half the original size (5mm reduced?) this is to retain the OE look, but hopefully make it essayer if in future i wish to fit 15/16" wheels.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8954/picture559small.jpg

Other side.

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/7047/picture561small.jpg

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5663/picture556small.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4850/picture555small.jpg

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4338/picture557small.jpg

Now onto the sills, luckily there allot better then i thought they were, as there seamed to be rust all over them, but it was poorly applied stone guard with some surface rust coming through, so there all ground back here and im very happy theres nothing to bad to sort.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7039/picture549small.jpg

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3764/picture548small.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8756/picture543small.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9320/picture542small.jpg

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/5628/picture546small.jpg

[Edd]

all looks well Scott.

hasnt taken that long then since he started it.

Edd.

[scott.parker]

Round to the front.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7489/picture541small.jpg

Wing to body gaps, plus where it's been fitted better by the A pillar.

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5972/picture540small.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9628/picture539small.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4131/picture538small.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5994/picture537small.jpg

And the near side repairs almost finished.

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7099/picture535small.jpg

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8076/picture534small.jpg

Ive asked him to take the filler out and place some sealer like silicone in it's place, as i wont to take the wings on and off etc.

Thats all for today.

Scott

[The Simps]

Anyone reason why you bothered to repair the wing and not just fit a new one?

[scott.parker]

all looks well Scott.

hasnt taken that long then since he started it.

Edd.

It's now become his main focus, as his other jobs are done, and not got to do any "BIG" jobs like this for a bit (mainly accident damage repairs, etc)
So he just want to get this all wrapped up now, he said he hoped to have it done already! lol

Im getting to the point were i dont want to let the missis have this now :roll: lol

Scott

[16v Nova Kev]

saved 40 quid maybe.

[scott.parker]

Anyone reason why you bothered to repair the wing and not just fit a new one?

Well when we first stated looking at it it looked OK, then we saw there was quite bit more rot in then we thought, so i was never going to find a "mint" 2nd hand wing in time, and all pattern wings are out off stock till March time, as if we could of got one he would of cut the bottom part off and replaced it with new from a patter wing etc, so this was last resort, fabricate something to suite, it's come out better then i thought it might.

Scott

[The Simps]

Oh - nowt wrong with the outcome, just wondered that was all. Make sense now.

Can't wait for the colour splash!

:thumb:

[scott.parker]

Oh - nowt wrong with the outcome, just wondered that was all. Make sense now.

Can't wait for the colour splash!

:thumb:

No worries mate, i ask lots of questions too, so im happy to explain my antics! lol
Yep cant wait to see it done, was going to buy new boot badges, but there not so easy to get hold of, plus i think "shiny" one's might look odd, so going to reuse the one that are on it.

Still got loads to do though, got to do all the underside yet, and then some..:roll: :d

Scott

[sr jack]

Would love to take them both! but the missis dont drive yet, and she wont be passed this year, so im aiming to get this one there, as the tracker was there last year. :thumb:

Yer that's a bit of a bummer. But It will stand out I think. And your painter don't hang about lol

[scott.parker]

Yer that's a bit of a bummer. But It will stand out I think. And your painter don't hang about lol

I guess when you look at the rear wing your right, as he only fitted it yesterday!
got so many ideas for it, but not enough time nor money right now.

Scott

[floydy13]

good progress mate!

[vaughanmc]

Really good work mate :) Quick progress as well

[octagonalpaul]

nice thorough resto there :D

[scott.parker]

Right by the time i have up loaded all these pics the car will be in it's first top coat..

Here goes.

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6985/picture572small.jpg

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9091/picture573small.jpg

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So it should all be done and finished by Tuesday.
And before anyone asks yes the door bump strips are still on, we decided it was a better idea to try just mask them up and then paint, there's a slight lip for the paint to go behind, but after discussing it we thought it would be better then them coming off and then they go all curved and not stick back on properly after.

Cant wait now. :d

Scott

[Iain]

Looking good, what's that red mark on the arch?

[John]

Looking good, what's that red mark on the arch?

Looks like stopper lionel.

[Nick J]

Looks like stopper lionel.

Indeed..... That will be finishing stopper (applied after primer and before topcoat) Its used to fill minor imperfections. Looking good Scott! ;)

Nick.

[sparkie1401]

good progress scott

[Adam]

Looking well!!

[scott.parker]

Had a call at 7pm telling me to come down and get more pics, as he's just applied the top coats :d

It's had stone chip all round the bottom of the front valance, and an inch or so up the sills, and along the rear panel.

So...

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6968/picture592small.jpg

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All the final prep and mopping takes place on Monday, then applying the pin stripes and put it all back together again!

Im well happy, it's going to be too good for the missis to have soon.. lol

Scott

[gunny]

Awesome!

[John]

Wow awsome stuff Scott! Looks top!

[scott.parker]

Im stuck on what to do now with the badges, keep the old original ones with the edges slightly worn off (adds character) or source all new??

Have looked and the new one's are not easy to get hold of really.

Scott

[Plug]

looks good mate, progress is the key and alot of its been happening down in the workshop mate :thumb:

[Connor]

That car is going to look the dogs doolies once it is put all back together

[discoinferno]

good work

[andy_017]

Good progress there scott, definitly a good choice not removing the bump strips because when i removed mine off my mk1 they got quite kinked etc and i think they would have been a nightmare to get back on, i hope the missus will drive it carefully!

[brake-dust]

looks great scott, going to be a cracking motor!

[vaughanmc]

Looking well mate :)

[kevster]

nice one dude !!!! do you still have the vw to ?

[scott.parker]

nice one dude !!!! do you still have the vw to ?

Yeah still got the sat, sodding thing coast me £360 the other week, fan belt whent, so new fan/cam belt and tensioner's fitted.

[Will F]

New Nova 'Vauxhall' badges on ebay for £10 ish iirc...

I had to buy some better 2nd hand ones in the end - before these came up!

[scott.parker]

Looked mate cant find any on ebay.

[Steve]

Im stuck on what to do now with the badges, keep the old original ones with the edges slightly worn off (adds character) or source all new??

Have looked and the new one's are not easy to get hold of really.

Scott
I reckon with all that fresh paint it will look better de-badged :)

[Adam]

Top coat looks well, top job! :cool:

[scott.parker]

Ive just got some pics of the painter from back near the start, so here's a small step back first before todays pics.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5690/dscf2062small.jpg

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Repaired and rubbed down.

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[andy_017]

Looks good scott, you trying to keep it as close to oe spec then as possible?

[scott.parker]

So here's todays pics, first off here's some of the inner arch repairs, quite nicely finished off really. :thumb:

Before.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7194/picture530small.jpg

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After.

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Back together (ish) in the workshop.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/812/dscf2073small.jpg

And now some shots of the car, some are from outside just about 5.20pm with the sun setting, then some with flash etc.

EDIT: The car needs full rub back and mop yet!

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7216/picture611small.jpg

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now for the color match none believers! LOL

here's the old wing in shot, with and without flash etc.

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Oh who's this!

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tbc

[scott.parker]

Looks good scott, you trying to keep it as close to oe spec then as possible?

Yes mate, good as restore to OEM spec as i can possibly do mate.

Got some more pics to put up too..

Scott

[andy_017]

Looks good in the pictures dude, good colour match too, weird how with no flash they look totally different and with flash its top notch!

[vaughanmc]

Very very nice mate - Get plenty of Waxoyl pumped into it :)

[scott.parker]

Some of it now back in the unit under florescent strip lights, again the color looks different.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5550/picture620small.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/2163/picture621small.jpg

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Ummm fresh rot FREE arches! lol

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5646/picture625small.jpg

Got to love mk1 boots..

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2960/picture624small.jpg

So thats it up to date, i think the next update will be the out side is all mopped and fully fished! well i hope so anyway..

Scott

[andy_017]

Very very nice mate - Get plenty of Waxoyl pumped into it :)

Speaking of using waxoyl you can get an aerosol type can from the bilt hamber website called dynax S50 i think, it comes with a multidirection nozzle and quite a long tube for putting in chassis legs etc and getting a good all around coverage, i think this is what i'll be using on my mk1!

[vaughanmc]

I might look into that stuff for my Mk1 as well Andy :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Looks good in the pictures dude, good colour match too, weird how with no flash they look totally different and with flash its top notch!

Agreed it's very strange, the color will only come out best in on a good sunny day, will have to wait for that eh! lol


Very very nice mate - Get plenty of Waxoyl pumped into it :)

Dont worry Vaughn, i intend on being that old guy down the road who's got a classic car in his garage in 30 years time! lol lol lol

Scott

[Adam]

Looks like top work Scott

[scott.parker]

I might look into that stuff for my Mk1 as well Andy :thumb:

Group buy?? lol

[Edd]

That looks top mate.

[vaughanmc]

Group buy?? lol

Is it possible lol ?

[scott.parker]

Looks like top work Scott

It's very good work mate, but will be even better once all flatted and mopped etc, but tbf it should be considering how much extra has been done to the original plan! lol

Ad you need to get your arches done dude, dont let it rot away!..

Scott

[sr jack]

looks cool scott, cant wait to see it at billing

[scott.parker]

That looks top mate.

Cheers dude..

Any one got any idea if SR/SRi springs are lower and stiffer then standard 1.2 stuff? Or should i look to buy some 25/30mm lowering springs?
Dont want to lower it too much so you can really see it's lowered, but it needs to sit slightly lower then it is i think, whats everyone's thoughts on that?

Scott

[vaughanmc]

Would look cool with a slight drop mate - Isn't GTE/GSi/SRi springs and shocks slightly uprated and 15mm lower ?

[scott.parker]

Would look cool with a slight drop mate - Isn't GTE/GSi/SRi springs and shocks slightly uprated and 15mm lower ?

Not sure? I have some SR/SRi spring in shed (least that what i think they are) And some black Billy's to go on, need to get them out and refurbish them all first etc, but thats just more for the plan of this car, it's got lots left to get done yet.. :roll: lol

[Novasport]

www.rust.co.uk
(http://www.rustbuster.co.uk)

[scott.parker]

www.rust.co.uk (http://www.rust.co.uk)


Top link!

Have you had one of yours done there?

See it Say's £250 for small hatch, humm waying it up thats not too bad really, better then two months laying on my back! lol

[Edd]

See it Say's £250 for small hatch, humm waying it up thats not too bad really, better then two months laying on my back! lol

Man up and get it done !!lollol

it has taken me a while to do the underside of mine tho.

[Steve]

Speaking of using waxoyl you can get an aerosol type can from the bilt hamber website called dynax S50 i think, it comes with a multidirection nozzle and quite a long tube for putting in chassis legs etc and getting a good all around coverage, i think this is what i'll be using on my mk1!
Yeah I used that at work today on a viva gt, it pumps out quite slowly but at the same time gives you good control over where you want it.

Looks really good all painted mate :thumb:

[amggsi]

Looking well, can't help thinking you should go all out an do it as an SR replica!!

[Novasport]

Top link!

Have you had one of yours done there?

See it Say's £250 for small hatch, humm waying it up thats not too bad really, better then two months laying on my back! lol

No, I bought the Dinitrol from them and did it myself.
Layed out a tarpaulin on the drive, wheeled the shell out and used my compressor to fill all the cavities. Used six large screw on bottles of the stuff. Check out the pics in my WIP, the link is on my profile page.

[The Simps]

Looks good dude!

[Iain]

Looking good Scott! Gotta be hard not to be tempted to modify it a little bit?

[floydy13]

looks good mate, good work!!

[blue_peg_16v]

looking good scott

[scott.parker]

Looking well, can't help thinking you should go all out an do it as an SR replica!!

Once the missis has had her fun i may go full SR rep,as always wanted a Jamaica SR, but would possibly put a LET in, or stay standard looking with coilovers/some cav expression's and let for street sleeper, but this is all ifs and buts lol

Iain, i am tempted to modify it yes, im looking for a snow plow, and have Ad's 14"SR steelies, i know it's not really modifying it, but it's not as it rolled out the factory lol.

And Cheers to everyone who's commented on how good it's looking, cant wait to get it mint and show it at billing, for me it's the originality of the interior that makes the car special to me. :d

Scott

[Nobby]

id totally forgot about this pal!! just read start to finish looking mint now chap!

[craig green]

Looking good Scott. A good read.

[Plug]

definatly looking good mate :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Well i Finally have the car back now, it's almost finished need to re-stick a rear rubbing strip on and fiddle with the seat at the weekend, then it's onto the other things. :)

Shall get better pics at the weekend.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7310/picture638small.jpg

Scott

[MK999]

Looks good, it's sat how high at the front though? is that +30mm? lol

[scott.parker]

Dude thats due to the parking position, hath on the drive, hath on the path etc..