Nova 1.2 Merit Plus - What Have I Bought ?

[Markd89]

Hi,
Well i've really only had one nova but only had it for 2 weeks due to losing my job i had to sell ( still on here ) was just scanning ebay and saw this :

http://i.ebayimg.com/09/%21BZ-%29bcQBWk%7E$%28KGrHgoH-EIEjlLl09%21jBKpU-TCR-Q%7E%7E_12.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/01/%21BZ-yGJQ%21mk%7E$%28KGrHgoH-EEEjlLlyOEvBKpV%21Moqlg%7E%7E_12.JPG

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The item description was a funny read in the end i bought it for £180
It has 4 Months mot and 3 months tax
This is some of the write up :

BTW... the gearbox is a bit sloppy, but anyone who's been married for over 10 years will be used to stirring a sloppy box

There's no stereo, so perfect for those X-factor wannabe contestants who want to practice while going to pick a 6 pack up

The pics really don't do the car justice - it's actually shonkier than it looks.Front offside wheel bearing is past it's best and is a bit noisy - the effect can be seen on the front O/S tyre.The spare is in excellent condition, and if the car makes enough, I'll even fit the spare !

For the price im not expecting much, so a 400 mile trip tomorrow and i will see what happens
All i know is what is in the description, it needs a wheel bearing and some interior plastics
Can somebody tell me what nova this is like the description etc
Been into corsas for years never really played with novas

[AlexW]

I saw that, funny listing.

[Rich]

That doesnt look too bad really, for £180 its well worth the tax/mot it has left. People pay more for far worse!

[KSRY]

I was watching that, £180 could be a bargain, might also break down on the way home lol

[vxr_racing_2008]

Doesnt look bad, :thumb:

[Markd89]

I was watching that, £180 could be a bargain, might also break down on the way home lol
Has a 400 mile trip with an a frame, not risking driving it lol :thumb:

[Gibbo]

lol

[Markd89]

Made it home ! pictures will come tomorrow.

[Markd89]

Well I'll let the pictures do the talking, a 9 hour all round trip and £180 lighter and we have this:
(Some pictures of my mini in the background aswell )

The start :

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Coming onto the M1 ( Traffic ) :

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Picking up and on way home :

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When home :

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Extra Finds ( always good ) :

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Image019.jpg

Its not in bad condition atall, needs a good polish and wax, there is no filler what so ever and the underneath is very clean the arches havent been rolled but have surface rust same as the o/s door ( they will be sanded down treat with rust preventor and painted.
The only dent in the car is near the filler cap which might pull out but im not bothered that its there
The battery tray has already been treat just needs a lick of paint to tidy it up overall i dont think its a bad find for the money i paid, comment and suggestions on what route to go down would be helpful

[Vausey_Nova_Knotla]

aha like the findings also when i bought mine i found £2.42 give ot take a couple of p also nice start you have here doesnt look 2 bad at all gettingmore pics of usual rust spots?

[Rickyb]

looks spot on that me personly would make a track slag out of it but thats just me. get a 1400 or a 1600 in it small block FTW!

[Markd89]

I was thinking of a 2.0 8v, full setup for £300 on ebay that includes everything, be a shame as the engine in it now is perfect.
A new interior will be going in and a general tidy up first
Just noticed in the boot 10 old m.o.ts and history lol

[AlexW]

I know its just my opion but dont bother with a 2.0 8v, 1.6 8v or 16v :d

[Markd89]

Not really an update,
Just cleaned out the interior got rid of all the horrible smells
Ordered a glovebox and ignition cowling hopefully have some cav slabs
by next week, Also just got insurance today £450 fullycomp 20yr old 1ncb

Want some PNG Club stickers, where can i get them from ?

[cassanova1]

bargain!!!

[AlexW]

Png stickers, sign up to the club (£10 a year), your recive stickers and also be able to buy moreeee!

Thats not forgetting the discounts and extra sections.

[Nick]

Looking good.

Got an awesome condition full GSi interior for sale (minus black dash) if you're wanting an upgrade :)

[brake-dust]

Png stickers, sign up to the club (£10 a year), your recive stickers and also be able to buy moreeee!

Thats not forgetting the discounts and extra sections.

i never got any stickers! i had to buy mine!

[Markd89]

How much for the gsi interior nick, very intrested.

[Nick]

A PM will await you !

[Markd89]

Just purchased
GloveBox
Ignition Cowling
Rear Parcel Shelf

Will get them fitted once arrived
does anyone know where i can get vauxhall mats from

[Markd89]

Today i decided to buy a toffee wheel ( never used one before )
And debadged the rear, no pictures until tomorrow.
I'm thinking of taking the side strips off aswell
Also getting rid of the blue line down the sides of the doors and bumpers

Comment ?

[Iain]

Did the toffee wheel work well? Just a case of rubbing away the glue and it not harming the paint?

[Markd89]

Did the toffee wheel work well? Just a case of rubbing away the glue and it not harming the paint?

I was very suprised at the results, no paint work was damaged atall and it came off very easy. i used to stand there rubbing away with my finger and petrol but it never worked properly.
I would highly recommend one

[Markd89]

Today i took my rubstrips off aswell as the " Merit " logos,
Going to crack on with the arches tomorrow getting paint on monday
will be spraying the bumpers white whilst i do the arches and other touch ups
Then it wants a good polish to get it shiny again
I also wired in my alarm, pics tomorrow as phone playing up

[Markd89]

Ok so some pictures, been real busy.
Painted an mg zr at teh weekend and got little bits done to the nova.
im not one for detail or perfection when it cmes to my car i warn you all
now :) tomorrow i will blend the paint into the body ( needs to settle ) t
hen a good clean polish and wax. i have totally debadged the car expet
the bonnet i bought a vauxhall sticker off ebay i dont think it looks to bad,
i have also ordered a neverbeen and i love speedbumps sticker just to break it up abit,
I have sprayed the handles white aswell ( no pictures )
comments welcome !
Pictures arent in any specific order but you get the idea ( taken on phone so crap quality ) -
Please click for larger pics dont want to spam the thread with large pictures


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[pikey1986]

good progress:thumb:

[Markd89]

Been working 16hour night shifts, been very tired so not much progress
I started working on the door getting rid of the surface rust,
i 1200 wet and dry the new paintwork ( still needs blending in )
Fitted a cd player and fitted the handles gave it a quick wash as im to tired
to give it a decent polish ( click to enlarge pictures )
Phone quality pictures, no camera at the mo

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[brainsnova]

looking good. see when you add pics use the direct link code and paste it in the insert image link.

[Markd89]

looking good. see when you add pics use the direct link code and paste it in the insert image link.

If i did that then the pictures are to big and cover the full screen
i need to adjust them on my phone for smaller images
or resize them another way i'll look into it
cheers

[Markd89]

Some more updates, paintwork still not complete.
Fitted a 2" exhaust system from the manifold back ( decat & no silencer )
Also fitted all my stickers gave it a quick wash and a vacumn
Today i also got the tracking done as it was 90" out !
The Mg is also finished and ready for sale

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/24.jpg

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[Spudly]

Obviously it loves speedbumps as it has a ride height to make a 4x4 blush, have you fitted your lowering kit upside down lol

[Markd89]

Obviously it loves speedbumps as it has a ride height to make a 4x4 blush, have you fitted your lowering kit upside down lol

Spudly i know its high get over it lol

it will be getting lowered soon so :wtf:

[Spudly]

Im only playin man chill lol


Looks a clean base whats next after the lowering and im guessing wheels, engine mods or swap?

[Markd89]

i know :P

Lowering 60mm all round then alloys then hopefully
a 1.6 8v if i can find one close enough

Also needs a new interior, thinking of stripping and just having 2 recaros in

[Spudly]

Fair play man sounds like good plans, keep the updates going wont ya:thumb:

[MK999]

Also needs a new interior, thinking of stripping and just having 2 recaros in
:thumb: Bucket seats are better though lol Arch repairs look good! Obviously done a bit of body work before.

[Nova_Tek]

Nice progres mate, she looks good for £180 minus £2.42.

Them bits of work you done on the arches and doors have really tidied her up. Good size exhaust choice too, not too crazy.

If you're gonna lower it, I'd personally lower it on Eibach Sportline kit (-50mm), just promise to use quality springs and not poo like Pi or G-Max, please!

Some nice Vauxhall alloys Cav slabs, Fanblades whatever takes your fancy with a the perfect offset should make her look and handle perfect.

Clear side repeaters should look nice too.

Just noticed the windscreen has toptint too, nice :)

Look forward to seeing her get completed. :thumb:

[Ernie]

White mrk 2 for the win.
Heres one i made earlyer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/novacrxpics017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/novacrxpics018.jpg
lol

[Markd89]

Thanks for the comment guys, i may be picking an engine up shortly
Only a 1.4 SR should be better than the 1.2 powaa i have now
Will keep you updated, also on the lookout for a suspension and got my eye on some cav slabs