C2VXL - Project.

[C2VXL]

Vauxhall Nova 1.2 Fling.
White 3 door.
H-Reg ’90, 48k Miles.

After searching for a while i eventually found a completely standard Mk1 Nova. The car had only covered 48k and been in the same family from new. After many conversations and numerous pictures of almost every part of the car, A price was agreed and had the car transported 500+ miles to me.



The bodywork is in good condition in all the important areas with some expected surface rust.


http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/nova_045.jpg
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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/003.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/nova_048.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/006-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/005-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/004.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/007.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/009.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/nova_009.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/nova_011.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/nova_012.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/nova_010.jpg

Full service history and manuals too.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/016.jpg

[C2VXL]

Started by removing what wont be needed.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/004-1.jpg
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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/013-1.jpg
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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/010.jpg

Removed the old seats and done some prep work for the new seats. Using a 1”x1” box section. Cut out the original runners and smooted off edges.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/002.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/003-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/015.jpg

Pulled the engine out from my old car. Will rebuild and clean up engine before fitting. It's running Ph1 just now.

[C2VXL]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/017.jpg

[General Lee]

Loooks in cracking condition, would love a clean white mk1 myself, you don't hang arround do you, i hope your not throwing all that stuff away?

[C2VXL]

Cheers Nath.

Got a few bits still to take pictures of and stuff on order.

Ye was just going to chuck it all....unless anyone wants it, they can have it!

[Rickyb]

i like the idea so far mate looks a clean one aswell.

[C2VXL]

Cheers Ricky.

I'm using 'Trackdaynova's project thread as insperation.

[General Lee]

very good thread to get inspiration from, i used it more than once to reclaim the nova bug. I'm sure someone will take some of the rubbish off your hands, people usually want things like the rear qauters that hold the parcel shelf up, have an ask round, as they don't make them any more obviousley and thats another set down the drain.

[C2VXL]

Ye i think i've read the thread about a 4 times over now.

Well i keep an eye out on the 'Wanted' forum.

I kinda felt guilty for the first day or so pulling apart a perfectly good car.

[The Simps]

Looks a good starting point. Looking forward to see what you do with it.

[C2VXL]

Simps - Cheers. Didn't you used to have a red Nova? I used to go on Mig all the time.

[The Simps]

Simps - Cheers. Didn't you used to have a red Nova? I used to go on Mig all the time.

Yes mate.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Photoshoot%20Day/DSCF0315resize.jpg


How come you broke your old nova? Wasn't it a white mk1 with skinny front bumper and intercooler sat infront of the lower panel?

[C2VXL]

No mate a Corsa Turbo

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/DSCF0091.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/DSCF0096.jpg

Whats left of it....it's being scrapped this weekend.

[C2VXL]

Simps - Nova was really nice. Why you sell it?

[Nick]

Looking like a good base, g'luck !

[The Simps]

Simps - Nova was really nice. Why you sell it?

Can't quite put my finger on your corsa, not sure if I ever saw it tbh.

Mine went as it had served a purpose really. I love trackdays more than shows and it was too good to drive hard on track in fear of bending it so it was time to sell. Got a really good price on and now I'm building a bonkers trackcar :D looks like you've done the same.

[Rickyb]

that corsa seems far to good to scrap whats up with it?

[auzzy-b]

Nice fling:thumb: lucky buggalol

[sparkie1401]

that corsa seems far to good to scrap whats up with it?

agrred, whats up with the corsa?

[C2VXL]

Simps - That is exactly my thinking. Want to build a track car that if it ends up in a field i'm not going to be stressing about scratches and dings.

The reason the corsa is being scrapped as i'm done with it. I've stripped the bits that i can sell - can't really be arsed trying to sell the shell on.

[Rickyb]

thats a real shame it looks smart.

[C2VXL]

Don't get me wrong, i'm not exactly over the moon about scrapping it but just want to get started on the nova as soon as.....

[SRimon]

I looked at that shell.

It was "ok" had bits and bob's of welding that had been done, and needed doing. You pay £500 for it? Thats what he was after. Them doors were minted though!!!

I like the plans though!

[C2VXL]

He carried out a bit of welding however my mate is re-doing it when he welds in the cage etc...other than that it's a really good shell.

Cheers.

[burgo]

looks like a pretty good base and excellent car to take inspiration from

[C2VXL]

Quick Update.

Over the last week or so just been trying to get bits together.

Bought paint and a mask:thumb:

French blue for the cage, rear brace and seat frames.
Glacier White for the under side, inner arches and alloys.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/021.jpg

Got rid of the Speedlines and bought a set Cesaros. They need rubbed down and painted to match colour of car.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/007-2.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/008-2.jpg

Got 40mm Tubing cut approx 928mm in length and shaped edges to fit against the body. Tacked it into postion for just now.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/005-2.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/006-2.jpg

Cut out the rear seat brackets and tabs...starting to get carried away with the weight loss, however not as extreme as some people on here.lol

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/009-2.jpg
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Bought one of these to get rid of the rub strips - hope it works :confused:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/013-2.jpg

Should have a proper update by Sunday.

[C2VXL]

How i left the car tonight.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/014-1.jpg

[Paul16v]

No mate a Corsa Turbo

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/DSCF0091.jpg
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Whats left of it....it's being scrapped this weekend.

did that used to carribic blue? i had a corsa gsi let with the reg c2 vxl and i sold it to guy from manchester area

[C2VXL]

Ye thats the one.

Don't suppose you could tell me anything about the corsa. I tried to find previous owners but never did.

[The Simps]

Ummm toffee wheel!

[Cle]

:) a nova project not to far from me :) Once mines on the road i wouldnt mind coming over and having a looky at this :thumb:

[novaload1992]

Fling looks fantastic

[novalovingned]

Yet another White mk1 in aberdeen :roll: ;) common as muck these days. Looks like a solid shell mate. Good luck :)

[Cheeze]

Looking good mate, never noticed your thread before, where in the deen are you anyway?

Going to be a few white novas kicking about soon lol

[C2VXL]

Update.

Removed dash.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/002-1.jpg

Cut out door panels. Part of the cars diet :thumb:

Before.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/003-2.jpg

After.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/036.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/053.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/054.jpg

Removed Rear Complete Axel.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/065.jpg

Front wings are to be replaced, so were removed.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/034.jpg

Rust found so far. All to be cut out and surrounding areas treated.

O/S/R boot corrosion.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/048.jpg

N/S/R boot corrosion.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/049.jpg

O/S/F Headlamp surround corrosion.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/056.jpg

Rear panel corrosion.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/050.jpg

Closer look at the corrosion.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/052.jpg

[C2VXL]

Started to stitch weld the shell and tack in the HH-MS stengthening kit.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/058.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/042.jpg

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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/045.jpg

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[sparkie1401]

this will be a good base for a sexy engine with matchin strut brace

sshhhhhhhhh lol

[C2VXL]

lol Cheers bud.

Any news on what's happening with you know what:roll:

Owen.:thumb:

[Graeme]

Good welding there but them bushes in the bottom arms are going to be fooked now with all that heat, should be a good one this

[Benn]

Nice welding, i'd have welded around the gear box mount more tho.. Its only spot welded on and the seams on the cross member..

[C2VXL]

Cheers guys.

As for the bushes - your right they'll be pooped but they are just the standard ones. To be replaced with poly ones.

Hi Benn - Welding isn't finished yet. I left my mate to it so he's doing bits when he gets a chance.

The plates that go here and on the opposite side

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/035.jpg

I take it you bold it up, weld it on then drill down through the existing holes in the cross member so the ARB bolts can be refitted. Does that make sense?

It's just i offered the plates up and the holes didn't match, however did possibly think that the holes that already existed in the plates were like those on the others.

[Benn]

Ah cool cool, was just checking really.

Do the plates on the cross member not already have holes in them?

[C2VXL]

Yes they do but they don't line up with the holes in the cross member. I'll tske pictures so you can see.

[Iain]

Looks a good shell you have there, crossmember etc looks mint in the pics. :) If you haven't welded it in already, I'd weld on spreader plates before the rear strut brace. There's a couple of pics of fitting box section for seat rails in my WIP too if it helps

[C2VXL]

Update.

Bonnet & Boot Pins.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/002-4.jpg

Roll Cage Decals.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/005-5.jpg

Temporary Coilovers.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/007-5.jpg

Antibes Blue Carpet.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0113.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0116.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0129.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0114.jpg

OMP Deep Dish Steering Wheel.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0119.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0121.jpg

[C2VXL]

Poly Carbs - With Window Sliders.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0177.jpg

[jimbonov4]

Nice project mate will be following this.

What engine plans you got for it.

[C2VXL]

Nice project mate will be following this.

What engine plans you got for it.

Thanks bud.

Got a C20LET to go in. Aiming for around 280-300 bhp.

[rob89]

Tidy nice to see even more novas up north

im in aberdeen alot will have to cum see this down the line.

[C2VXL]

Tidy nice to see even more novas up north

im in aberdeen alot will have to cum see this down the line.

I was suprised to see how many people are on here from Aberdeen and close by. More than welcome to come see it anytime. It's not a pretty sight just now.lol

[C2VXL]

New Rear Panel.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0179.jpg

New Quarter Panels.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0183.jpg

Dash Paint - Decided against flocking dash.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0185.jpg

Inlet Temp Gauge - Display Blue.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0186.jpg

[C2VXL]

New Seats & Frames.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/BmePBnmkKGrHqEH-DcEtt9P3uwGBLftI-1.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/BmePlUQCGkKGrHqIH-CoEtqR-ZfQGBLf-1.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/BmeQO2BWkKGrHqUH-DEEtgvoFbePBLft-1.jpg

[C2VXL]

Update.

Nova in it's current state.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0275.jpg

Nova on the jig - Bought the jog so it made it easier to work on the underside of the car.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0320.jpg

Welding and Strengthening - Scraped away the worst of the underseal. Applied acid to whatever was left to bring the bodywork back to bare metal.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0315.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0316.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0317.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0307.jpg

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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0309.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0312.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0309.jpg

Inside View.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0318.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0319.jpg

[C2VXL]

More Welding.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0311.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0313.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0322.jpg

Powder Coated Parts.

Rear Axel.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0239.jpg

Tank Straps.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0247.jpg

Wiper Motor Bracket.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0251.jpg

Battery Clamp.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0255.jpg

Roll Cage.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0236.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0235.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/C2VXL_/SAM_0258.jpg

[Benn]

Are you stitching/welding every seam on the car?

[C2VXL]

Was going to but thought it would get to a point where it would do more harm than good...making the shell too rigid?

[novalovingned]

Loving the blue cage :) I wanted to do my cage blue but thought it would look to much like C20 TBO lol There cant be two white mk1's with blue cages in Aberdeen lol

Nice work on the shell too.

[C2VXL]

To be fair i never see that Nova. Not sure what condition it is in now. Last time i spoke to the builder (bob), he said he was wanting it back?

[The Simps]

Ace welding skills, some proper man slugs there!

[novalovingned]

To be fair i never see that Nova. Not sure what condition it is in now. Last time i spoke to the builder (bob), he said he was wanting it back?

Last i heard he was building a cosworth powered 106? When Mitsu had it after Bob it was still very very clean. He then sold it, havnt seen it much since but ive heard its starting to look a bit tired. Dont quote me on that, its just what ive heard.

It passed my workmate on the Ellon road a few weeks ago so its out and about again :)

[djbrowney]

PROPER GOOD WORK BUDDY

loving that !!!

[C2VXL]

Cheers pal.

[let_nova]

spot on welding~!!! very neat.

[C2VXL]

Cheers bud. However i can't take credit for it. Mate has done the welding for me. Glad once he's finished. Think i'm beginning to bug him with all the requests ha ha.

[rob89]

Nice wee project bud can't wait to see it in the flesh sometime!
Makes me want to pull my finger out and start mine :)

:thumb:

[C2VXL]

Rob- More than welcome as i said to come in past anytime.

[sparkie1401]

some superb fabrication skills owen

this will be nice, where did you source the antibes carpet from?

[timbo1980]

To be fair i never see that Nova. Not sure what condition it is in now. Last time i spoke to the builder (bob), he said he was wanting it back?

Seen it a couple of days ago,still looking good & love the whine from its quaife box. great progress on the project wish i had the time do mine:thumb:

[C2VXL]

Sparkie - Cheers mate. You get your brace ok? I got mine. Chuffed with it, just need it powder coated now. Got the carpet from a member on here. Cost a few £££ to get it.

Timbo - It is a good car. Done properly, however i can see it having more and more owners and eventually broken. Seems to be the way things go round here.

Cheers,

Owen.

[mrT]

Timbo - It is a good car. Done properly, however i can see it having more and more owners and eventually broken. Seems to be the way things go round here.

well troops i can asure u c20tbo is bein really well looked after..i tried to buy it a good while back for good dolla but daz wasna havin it..
.infact think i should ask again,been a whilelol
good luck with the build and thats what i like to see,proper welding:thumb:

[C2VXL]

well troops i can asure u c20tbo is bein really well looked after..i tried to buy it a good while back for good dolla but daz wasna havin it..
.infact think i should ask again,been a whilelol
good luck with the build and thats what i like to see,proper welding:thumb:[/quote]

That's good to hear. Bloody good car. Just build one.

[Nick J]

Looks like some nice parts are beginning to arrive! Some neat work too there fella. ;)

Nick.

[novalovingned]

Timbo - It is a good car. Done properly, however i can see it having more and more owners and eventually broken. Seems to be the way things go round here.

well troops i can asure u c20tbo is bein really well looked after..i tried to buy it a good while back for good dolla but daz wasna havin it..
.infact think i should ask again,been a whilelol
good luck with the build and thats what i like to see,proper welding:thumb:

Awesome :d Its always been my all time favourite mk1. The acceleration from it is great and as someone said the noise from the quaife box is second to none :d

Back on topic. Nice work owen :)

[muzzy]

Just had a read through this, looking bloody good. Surprised how many Nova's are around this area, only problem is that they are all in bits lol