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bmw156
26-09-09, 08:14 PM
Fully Appreciate the legend that is burgo.

he came around today, 2 hour trip and helped me, well i say helped, basically done it all him self with my assistance

many thanks burgo.

:d

General Baxter
26-09-09, 08:15 PM
Fully Appreciate the legend that is burgo.

he came around today, 2 hour trip and helped me, well i say helped, basically done it all him self with my assistance

many thanks burgo.

:d

you are now in the midlands gang, we can turn up at any time and demand a cup o tea lol

mowgli
26-09-09, 08:16 PM
you are now his gimp....... no assume the position..........

mowgli
26-09-09, 08:18 PM
Fully Appreciate the legend that is burgo.

he came around today, 2 hour trip and helped me, well i say helped, basically done it all him self with my assistance

many thanks burgo.

:d

what did he do???? properly shag kellybelly or sumting?????

bmw156
26-09-09, 08:24 PM
lol, we changed my front panel over, and i have loads of pics, so i am gonna make a how to guide :)

was great working with him

bmw156
26-09-09, 08:28 PM
from this

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/front%20panel/DSC_2424.jpg

and a bit of this, for baxter

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/front%20panel/DSC_2467.jpg

into this

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/front%20panel/DSC_2520.jpg

mowgli
26-09-09, 08:33 PM
looks good for a halfords rattle can.......

loving the pikey stihlage to remove it.

Jon_nova1
26-09-09, 08:38 PM
my grinder aint that big! no wonder it took a day to get mine off!

brainsnova
26-09-09, 08:43 PM
did you use plastic primer on the headlight clips?

Jon_nova1
26-09-09, 08:46 PM
wow, i've just figured out how to connect my bonnet latch thanks to scrutinising the picture over Brains comment.

Strangely enough my plastic clips were painted i took the front end apart, of course most of the paint had flaked off lol

General Baxter
26-09-09, 08:46 PM
my grinders bigger lol

bmw156
26-09-09, 08:47 PM
mowgli, yeh came out well for rattle cans, i was gonna get it done professionally, but i thought, its my daily driver, and you only se the bottom bit, so i just rattled it.

and no plastic primer on the clips. why do you ask?

Benn
26-09-09, 08:50 PM
Over kill on the cutter.. but i love it.

Southie
26-09-09, 08:57 PM
What a top guy Burgo is for travelling to help a lazy sod out lol

Looks good for a days work though. Did you pay in kind lol

Jon_nova1
26-09-09, 09:01 PM
Looks good for a days work though. Did you pay in kind lol

Apparently he got burgoed;)

let_nova
26-09-09, 09:05 PM
wtf
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/alexmachell/DCFN0016.jpg

bmw156
26-09-09, 09:10 PM
What a top guy Burgo is for travelling to help a lazy sod out lol

Looks good for a days work though. Did you pay in kind lol

lol im not lazy, well i am, but i didnt trust my self to do it my self in a day, and i asked nicely and burgo said yes

and yeh i paid him also, he did deserve it.

and yeh, we done alot for a days work. it isnt finished as we hit a small hurdle, a bolt decided to be difficult. so i have just to chuck on the wings, bumper, rad, lights, grill and wheels.

brainsnova
26-09-09, 09:35 PM
the plastic primer was a joke as your ment to remove the headlight clips prior to paint.

Mike
26-09-09, 09:53 PM
you are now in the midlands gang, we can turn up at any time and demand a cup o tea lol

True, true. :)

wwmnw
27-09-09, 12:04 AM
Hmmmmmmmm *idea* Burgo if you see this, my battery tray needs replacing, I have the new panel ready to go in but you will need to cut the old one out and weld the new one in, I am located in Co.Durham, pm me and I'll give you directions :d x x x

MK999
27-09-09, 12:23 AM
Recently found out mines rotted too :( Looks mint from the bay side though, quite weird!

brainsnova
27-09-09, 12:36 AM
Recently found out mines rotted too :( Looks mint from the bay side though, quite weird!

80% of all novas get a new front panel at some point. my old one just about got 2 after the ****er never welded it on properly and i never bothered to check it until all the spot welds popped and it was a mess with the two skins coming away. complete ar$e up :cry:

MK999
27-09-09, 12:38 AM
Meant my battery tray actually lol Front panel is holding up ok, if it was a Mk1 it wouldn't do so well though ,theres a bit of rust on the LHS

brainsnova
27-09-09, 12:42 AM
Meant my battery tray actually lol Front panel is holding up ok, if it was a Mk1 it wouldn't do so well though ,theres a bit of rust on the LHS

my bad lol its the seam sealer thats making it look mint from the bay.

MK999
27-09-09, 12:51 AM
my bad lol its the seam sealer thats making it look mint from the bay.

******* seam sealer! I hate that craplol

Rysee
27-09-09, 12:56 AM
looks good mate

mines on 49k non original front end

Ernie
27-09-09, 08:06 AM
mine is still fine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/jdlnova038.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/jdlnova035.jpg
Good work tho mate.

Jay
27-09-09, 08:59 AM
Mine still looks good after the respray.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051794.jpg

Looks good though Martin.

Ernie
27-09-09, 09:08 AM
some Mrk2's FTW lol.

bmw156
27-09-09, 09:36 AM
how dare you fill up this thread with mk2's dirty dirty dirty

lol

Ernie
27-09-09, 09:38 AM
mrk2 rustless porn FTW lol

bmw156
27-09-09, 09:44 AM
mk2 = dirty

mk1 = charm

and everyone go check out my guide in the articles how to fit a front panel
:D

Ernie
27-09-09, 09:47 AM
mk2 = dirty

mk1 = charm

and everyone go check out my guide in the articles how to fit a front panel
:D

You missed a part out tho.

Refit Mrk2 wings head lights grill indicators and gsi bumper lol

Jay
27-09-09, 09:54 AM
mrk2 rustless porn FTW lol

:d

bmw156
27-09-09, 09:55 AM
You missed a part out tho.

Refit Mrk2 wings head lights grill indicators and gsi bumper lol

LMAO

Ernie
27-09-09, 10:07 AM
you love them really lol.

Mike
27-09-09, 10:15 AM
some Mrk2's FTW lol.

Yea my mk2 its proper pukka still :) even after sitting outside for 2 years with no bumpers on lol

Ernie
27-09-09, 10:17 AM
rep added x

Mike
27-09-09, 10:20 AM
Doh lol > You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Ernie again.

After i welded in the tie bar chassis plate's an a few other things, i pressure washed & tetrosyled the front inner archs an the chassis legs (took wings off, the bits you can see when wings are off like) an then pressure washed & tetrosyled the under side of the front lower valance, could explain why its still pukka i suppose?

Ernie
27-09-09, 11:51 AM
i removed the tree and was left with this to work with.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/jdlnovaprodject001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/jdlnovaprodject002.jpg
Painted now tho.

bmw156
27-09-09, 02:09 PM
mk2's are no fun really lol

Paul
27-09-09, 03:22 PM
never heard of spot weld drill bit?

Paddys Wheel FTW

CoolTiger
27-09-09, 05:08 PM
my front panel still rust free

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f7/CoolTiger1992/P9091080.jpg

:)

MK999
27-09-09, 05:09 PM
Isn't it brand new after you put it in a hedge?

CoolTiger
27-09-09, 05:22 PM
no but i havent seen anywhere say it has to be origanal lol :D

burgo
28-09-09, 12:53 AM
never heard of spot weld drill bit?

Paddys Wheel FTWof course we have but i couldnt find it. and drilling all the way through allowed me to then plug weld behind the panel so you cant see them :P


anywho was a good day mate i enjoyed it. had to stop for a coffee on the way home tho, i was fooked lol

brainsnova
28-09-09, 01:01 AM
what he never even offered you a coffee FFS lol

burgo
28-09-09, 01:13 AM
no he made a couple of brews, i was just tired on the way home so stopped for abit as i hate driving when tired

brainsnova
28-09-09, 01:15 AM
no he made a couple of brews, i was just tired on the way home so stopped for abit as i hate driving when tired

coffee and power nap ftw

burgo
28-09-09, 01:17 AM
large coffee and a pepperoni passion actually lol

Jack
28-09-09, 08:18 AM
large coffee and a pepperoni passion actually lol
Euphemism, much? lol

bmw156
28-09-09, 08:23 AM
lol, glad ya got home safe, and did you wake up again lol.

and yes i made some brews, we wouldnt of made it other wise lol

Southie
28-09-09, 09:15 AM
Mine front valance still looks perfect after 23 years ;)

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/MINE/IMG_0114.jpg

Battery trays not doing bad either lol

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/MINE/IMG_0309-1.jpg

burgo
28-09-09, 12:31 PM
lol, glad ya got home safe, and did you wake up again lol.

and yes i made some brews, we wouldnt of made it other wise lol

na i didnt stop for a nap as like i said i wouldnt have woke up again lol

bmw156
28-09-09, 03:16 PM
lol to burgo, and NBC my battery tray is close to yours, looks new tbh.

and not the front panel is good also :>:>:>

also burgo, it drives all well and doesnt pull any more then it did, so everything is alinged ok

the bonnet sits 5mm lower then it did befor and its hard to shut lol

kelbelle
28-09-09, 03:45 PM
what did he do???? properly shag kellybelly or sumting?????

No Martin does it good and proper thank you :thumb:

bmw156
28-09-09, 04:25 PM
No Martin does it good and proper thank you :thumb:

:d:d:d

brainsnova
28-09-09, 04:29 PM
the bonnet sits 5mm lower then it did befor and its hard to shut lol

adjust the fecker lol

burgo
28-09-09, 04:40 PM
just adjust the bonnet pin martin. theres 19mm nut i think that locks it off, undo this enough to allow you to undo the pin. a full turn should be about right

does your steering feel different at all?

bmw156
28-09-09, 05:14 PM
ooooo im gonna adjust that pin, sounds good. and steering tbh it feels a bit better lol

mayhem
28-09-09, 05:18 PM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/mayhem22/Foto0203.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/mayhem22/Foto0205.jpg

i have a new GM panel ready to be fitted :)

burgo
28-09-09, 05:24 PM
yes that looks pretty desperate

bmw156
28-09-09, 05:24 PM
thats pretty bad tbh lol

mayhem
28-09-09, 05:31 PM
it looked mint from the outside though.

after 2 months of XE abuse she cracked lol

Rich
28-09-09, 06:45 PM
Somone say mk2 are better?

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/novarich/new%20nova/DSC02378.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/novarich/new%20nova/DSC02381.jpg

I think they are rusty. Thats now holding on to an xe. Fancy lending a hand burgo?

lol

burgo
28-09-09, 06:50 PM
something could be arranged rich

MK999
28-09-09, 06:52 PM
do you do arches and battery trays? lol

burgo
28-09-09, 06:55 PM
thats odd your 104 miles away from me aswell, same as rich so yes something could be arranged lol

Jay
28-09-09, 06:56 PM
do you do arches and battery trays? lol

This is burgo were talking about, he built the awesome estate - He can do anything!

Jon_nova1
28-09-09, 06:57 PM
could do with a new battery tray being fitted here too, theres a rust made drainage hole leading to the engine bay, its not made it to the inside of the car yet lol

MK999
28-09-09, 06:58 PM
:p Not sure how/when I'm gonna do it yet, project car as a daily is a bad idea lol As well needing to decide what i'm doing paint wise as that's shocking (you probably noticed it at trax) and generally how much I have to spend on the thing this year lol

twistysnovagte
28-09-09, 07:08 PM
my front aint looking to bad
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa168/twist6151/DSCF1422.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa168/twist6151/DSCF1423.jpg

but i have issues with my battery tray(where the clamp is,its now started to come into the footwell)
also only today did i find rust behind the drivers side rear lights in the boot around 2" square:(

and my own silly fault for cutting perfectly ok rear arch lips off two years ago has now resulted in bubbling(one one side!)

one the good side of things i managed to pick up two "mint" genuin front wings for the car yesterday:)

BURGO; your more than welcome to stay mine for the weekend mate food, beer(just leave the missus out of it lol) and a nice little earner:) :d

burgo
28-09-09, 07:20 PM
hmmm you and jon nova are right near each other twisty hmmmmm lol

bmw156
28-09-09, 09:20 PM
lol, someone change this title to, burgo selling his skills or something lol

burgo, be a travelling welder lol, you would never be out of work. as novas are always rusty

just carry pattern parts on your van......

hmmm that sounds like a good idea actually

you heard it here first!!

MK999
28-09-09, 09:21 PM
Mobile Nova Minter should be job title imo

burgo
29-09-09, 12:28 AM
hmmm anyone need the rear arches doing on there saloon. got a couple of repair panels in the garage

Riggy
29-09-09, 01:11 AM
hmmm you and jon nova are right near each other twisty hmmmmm lol


and im in the middle if you want to say hello :)

Mike
29-09-09, 06:12 PM
burgo, be a travelling welder lol, you would never be out of work. as novas are always rusty

Mobile welders make some mega £££! Fecking £50 p/h labour :eek: for the first hour, £30 there after is the going rate up here!

burgo
29-09-09, 06:46 PM
Mobile welders make some mega £££! Fecking £50 p/h labour :eek: for the first hour, £30 there after is the going rate up here!

martin got a bargain then lol. i dont concider myself good enough to do it as a job

bmw156
29-09-09, 06:49 PM
martin got a bargain then lol. i dont concider myself good enough to do it as a job

LOL

burgo i worked out you were on about 5.55 an hour LOL

sorry :(

and yeh you are good enough,

just look back past your previous work, like your estate. it looks good. and im sure there are many other things you have done