brettski's corsa gt

[Brettski]

well after a verry joyfull drive home from work and a grin from ear to ear i parked the nova back in its space in my garage and thought to my self my car is verry clean and show worthy but ........

i am a picky tw@t and its jus not enough so as i am typeing this the engine is curently on a stand and not a suspension component or anything from the doors forward in sight.

as its all in a big box ready to go to the powder coaters :thumb:

all of this i want done before crimbo if poss because i do hate thing being long term and draging them out longer than they should so heres a short list of plans to be completed before christmass

1. powdercoat anything posible suspension wise or engine wise
2. gloss silver gearbox witch is being swaped for a f13.cr 5 speed instead of the f10 wr 5 speed due to a verry worn syncromess in second gear
3. repaint engine block and have my cambox and head painted gloss black to mach the rocker cover
4. polly bush the whole of the front and repaint the steering rack gloss silver and replace track rodends and ball joints

theres probably loads more i will do in the forth comeing weeks i havent mensiond but i will post pics up when i get chance and keep you guys posted on the progress ive always wanted to have a mag feature car so this is my self going the extra mile just so i can actualy achive my goal

watch this space :cool:

[Ste L]

sound's good, i await pic's :)

[Rickyb]

hmm cant wait for pics of this.

[Graeme]

Good luck mate, where are the pics?

[Brettski]

well after a few nights and many hours i have nearly sorted the engine and its components during the strip down i discoverd that my clutch had expierd but after all it is the original one so imo it has done very well.

so al let these couple of pics do the talking for now :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1002.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1003.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1004.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1005.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1006.jpg


and sometimes i do wonder if i ever will remember were everything i supost to go lol lol lol
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtwinterresto1008.jpg

[Riggy]

looking good brett , just how mine is goin to look in a week or so :thumb:

[Brettski]

looking good brett , just how mine is goin to look in a week or so :thumb:

cheers dude so wot you doing to yours then let perhaps ;)

[JDMC]

have a red over gray 86 corsa gt myself will me watching this i have the snow plow front end.

[LEWI007]

That engine looks spot on.

[Rob]

awsome mate even though it was mint already lol time to make it even minter :thumb:

[let_nova]

that there you be holding is the speedo drice. goes into the gearbox.

[dangermouse2503]

See the OCD is taking hold again pal... Obsessive Cleaning Disorder! lol You deffo going the mag feature this time pal?

[Rickardo]

I still can't believe you are making it a "minter"..

It has to be the cleanest Nova already.

Keep up the good work Brett. :thumb:

[Riggy]

cheers dude so wot you doing to yours then let perhaps ;)


if one pops up cheap enough mate ,if not then just rebuild XE and celan bay up again get rid of all that CV grease lol

[Brettski]

if one pops up cheap enough mate ,if not then just rebuild XE and celan bay up again get rid of all that CV grease lol

ha ha just think that cv grease has probably kept thows pesky rust gremlins at bay lol lol

when i first bought my nova the engine bay wos minging and an inch thick in oil and grease so thanks to that most of the paint work and components were kept at bay :thumb:

i do hope you keep us posted on the progress of your gsi dude looking forward to seeing the pics

[stupot89]

looking good mate as said has to be one of the cleanest novas around

[Graeme]

Improving on perfection mate, I hope it goes back together

[vaughanmc]

Looking very good Brett - Heard your old 40's fire up today on Greg's 1400 SR Nova

What a bark that comes off those fellas! :thumb:

[Edd]

Plans sound good, keep the pics coming.

[craig green]

Christ! It's not like the engine is filthy or anything.......

Plans sound good, no mention of chrome either.

[nova-taken]

never seen such a mint nova! looks absolutely amazing quality.

Engine looks the business

keep up the good nova-ing

[Brettski]

Christ! It's not like the engine is filthy or anything.......

Plans sound good, no mention of chrome either.

lol the pics of the engine were taken after ide given it a lick of paint

but funny you should mension chrome dude i am looking for chrome stuff to enhance the engine also thinking of geting a custom made cambelt cover out of stainless steal

but it will be costly :eek:

anyways thanks for all your coments al keep you all posted on the progress :thumb:

[Nick J]

I had a look round it at billing this year........ Its very nice example,The wheels are certainly one thats sets it apart in a big way. Looks like it will be even better for next year. ;)

Nick.

[Brettski]

cheers nick i also had a good look around your red nova and also your new edition the mustard sr and i do have to say i wos verry enviouse of you such nice work and lots of time had gone into the red nova and i do hope to see the mustard sr at the same standard for next year :thumb:

looking forward to seeing it in the near future defo 1 of my fave's at the moment :)

[Graeme]

Can't wait to see it back together, I bet you can see your face in the painted track rod ends again

[Nick J]

cheers nick i also had a good look around your red nova and also your new edition the mustard sr and i do have to say i wos verry enviouse of you such nice work and lots of time had gone into the red nova and i do hope to see the mustard sr at the same standard for next year :thumb:

looking forward to seeing it in the near future defo 1 of my fave's at the moment :)

Cheers fella, Im hoping I have the free time available to turn the yellow one into a top car for next year etc. On another note........ I see your maybe chasing a lot of bling for the nova? From my experience Id go for subtle touches only as it always looks better than overkill etc. Id put the money towards an let instead as it would absolutely rock this car! ;)

Nick.

[Brettski]

Cheers fella, Im hoping I have the free time available to turn the yellow one into a top car for next year etc. On another note........ I see your maybe chasing a lot of bling for the nova? From my experience Id go for subtle touches only as it always looks better than overkill etc. Id put the money towards an let instead as it would absolutely rock this car! ;)

Nick.

i see your point there dude about to much bling etc but am i corect in thinking if i put a let in my nova it would be a good thing :confused:

i have had so many mixed views on this it is unreal but tbh i am gona keep it small block as it seems that there just is not enough on on the show scene any more but maybe after next years shows are out of the way i may do it jus to keep me busy next winter lol

or jus so i dont get slated to much i will go and do it to a base model shell cos i can never get away from the let bug lol

[MK999]

or jus so i dont get slated to much i will go and do it to a base model shell cos i can never get away from the let bug lol

Screw what everyone else thinks, your car, if you want a LET, LET it :thumb: You'd probably be much happier sticking it in a car like this than something you only spend 1/2 as much as time on because it's 'just a base model'. If everyone did what everyone else thought was right we'd end up with a sea of gsi kits and speedli..... oh wait lol

[John]

Hmmm, this car makes me moist.

[Mark Sparks]

Nice one mate looks great as always

small block rules:thumb:

But if you do let it ill take small block of your hands:)

[brucer]

that a mini moke tucked away in the corner??

[Brettski]

that a mini moke tucked away in the corner??

yes dude its my mums she has owned it since 1982 and not been on the road since 2000 since the split up of my mum and dad

needs a bit of tlc and shes ready to go will hopefully get round to it next year when my nova is all sorted :)

[Brettski]

lol well got my parts back from the powdercoaters today and was shocked when he told me to hand over 40 pounds :eek:

i had expected alot morelol any ways heres the pics

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2002.jpg

and my modified corsa b linkage wich now works a treat due to a couple of tweaks :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2003.jpg

and how my tca's will look with new poly bushs in them
and my brand new hadrian sump as i bent the old 1 removeing it as you do :mad:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2004.jpg

will be more pics to follow when i get a minuet to start puting things back together

chow for now :thumb:

[Plug]

looking good mate and £40 thats a bargain :thumb:

[brucer]

yes dude its my mums she has owned it since 1982 and not been on the road since 2000 since the split up of my mum and dad

needs a bit of tlc and shes ready to go will hopefully get round to it next year when my nova is all sorted :)

thats a long old time to own it!! hope you get round to it, sure your mum would be well chuffed.

40quids cheap! lucky fella.

[scott.parker]

Sweet mate, dam sweet!

Makes me want to do the same on the mk1, but not got a garage or time at the mo to strip it all down etc.

Scott

[Plug]

im agreeing with you there scott i wish i could do the same it tidys it all up.

Think im going to be buying spares and getting it done

[scott.parker]

Im going to get on at my dad and see if we can make a car port round the side the house, this way i can work on both of the cars under cover over the winter..

[VXandy]

As ever Brett you've excelled yourself, will have to come take a look sometime soon, i've not been up your end for a while!

[Ste L]

why you using a corsa linkage brett?

[Brettski]

why you using a corsa linkage brett?

because i am to tight to buy a rose jointed 1 for daft money and the corsa 1 is prety much the same with a cut here and a weld there

and my reason also as my old 1 wos badly worn and parts for the nova linkage are nls :mad:

[Joe Richardson]

looking mint brett:thumb:

like all the painted parts :cool:

[Steve]

Love it, one of the best early nova's about. :cool:

[AlexW]

£40 is a bargin!

Whats the bracket on the rear mount for? sorry if its a silly question/been answerd.

[Nick J]

Powdercoated parts look :cool:

Nick.

[h9scw]

£40 is a bargin!

Whats the bracket on the rear mount for? sorry if its a silly question/been answerd.

Exhaust hanger bracket iirc

[Graeme]

Looking good mate

[Mark Sparks]

40 quid you couldnt spray them yourself for that who did them?

[Ste L]

because i am to tight to buy a rose jointed 1 for daft money and the corsa 1 is prety much the same with a cut here and a weld there

and my reason also as my old 1 wos badly worn and parts for the nova linkage are nls :mad:


could of done a diy rose jointed one for about £20, there's a guide on here how to do it

[Brettski]

could of done a diy rose jointed one for about £20, there's a guide on here how to do it

i know but hey ho it wuz just simpler to be honest and quicker cant be botherd to wait for stuff i am so impatient lol

[Brettski]

well i have spent a couple of hours yet again seen as i am not seeing the mrs tonight and this is were i am up to :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2001-1.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2002-1.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2003-1.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2004-1.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2005.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2006.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2007.jpg

as you can see from some of the pics i have added nice little touches like new bolts and new brass nuts on the exhaust and inlet manifold that just finish the job off nicely :d

and it even looks soo good i want to lick it as demonstrated in the next pic lol
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto2008.jpg

dont worrie i didnt actualy lick it i am not that insane (yet) :roll: lol

[liam944nova]

that engine looks minted, top work! :thumb: and 40 quid for power coating is mega bargin

[sport]

This car is stunning credit to you mate, quick work aswell.

[vaughanmc]

Will be very nice to see it again next year with all the wee touches, well done fella :)

[MattBrown]

Where was the guchii oil cap from brett?

[Southie]

This car is Fantastic Brett :cool::cool::cool:

One question. Why hasn't it been a feature in TV yet. :thumb:

[Brettski]

well got my steering rack back from simon the painter today so it all looks nice and new again and fitted some nice new trackrod ends whilest i wos at it

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/001-3.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/002-3.jpg


and so i spent the last half an hour re fitting it to the car with its new polly bushs etc
and wot a pain in the ass it is to do with the engine in but its all good fun lol

heres how it looks in the bay:thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/003-4.jpg

[Brettski]

This car is Fantastic Brett :cool::cool::cool:

One question. Why hasn't it been a feature in TV yet. :thumb:

i dont know dude i did send dugie at tv a full spec etc and loads of pic of the car and got no reply oh well am sure it will be for next year with a bit off luck :roll:
on the outher hand i have spoken to my local vauxhall dealer and when it is finished they would be more than happy to sit it in there showroom on display for a couple of months after chrismass :d :thumb:

[Brettski]

after yet anouther top nw meet i had a few more hours of play time

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto3001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto3002.jpg

diceded to spray under my arches grey as the trile run of white looked gash :roll:
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto3003.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto3004.jpg

also built a few more bits together on the front :thumb:
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto3005.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/corsa-gtresto3006.jpg

[Mark Sparks]

Nice mate quick work aswell.

Did you sort the leaking rad?

[Brettski]

Nice mate quick work aswell.

Did you sort the leaking rad?

cheers dude and the progress is going quicker than expected the front is nearly all sorted just need the shocks to come back from the painters then she is rolling again then i can start the back end

and reference to the leaking rad turned out to be a pin hole in the top hose just were the jubille clip tightens it so new hose sorted that 1

hows your sport doing :thumb:

[Benn]

Dude that looks stunning. Wiper motor looks a lil tatty tho...

[Brettski]

Dude that looks stunning. Wiper motor looks a lil tatty tho...

hmmmmm i wuz thinking the same dude wot would you surgest

1. a stainless cover
or
2. have it painted

any outher ways to inprove the look of the bay by outher member will be taken on board as i like to hear new idears etc as it gives me lots of options

[Graeme]

For mine I have a carbon backing plate and custom solutions chrome sleeve for the motor body

[Brettski]

For mine I have a carbon backing plate and custom solutions chrome sleeve for the motor body

i think you should sell me the chrome sleeve dude lol
name your price :thumb:

[Graeme]

I think its for the later set-up with the black motor which looks smaller than yours, get you painter to do it gloss black?

[Benn]

hmmmmm i wuz thinking the same dude wot would you surgest

1. a stainless cover
or
2. have it painted

any outher ways to inprove the look of the bay by outher member will be taken on board as i like to hear new idears etc as it gives me lots of options


Nicko did the best one i've seen...

Painted gloss black with chrome bolts (cant find the pic tho :( )

[Nick J]

Nicko did the best one i've seen...

Painted gloss black with chrome bolts (cant find the pic tho :( )


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip123.jpg?t=1215207352
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip296.jpg?t=1244826295


Hope this helps ;)

Nick.

[Brettski]

cheers nick think i mite do this to mine althow i wont be doing the carbon backing plate but the painted motor is a defo hope you dont minde me copying :thumb:

also jus started the old girl up tonight and is running spot on once again and the engine seems quieter as i am now running 15-40 mineral oil instead of 10-40 i wos told by an engine specialist this is wot i should be yousing instead of 10-40 is this corect :confused: wot do all you guys think

[srs1]

what rad fan have you gone with bret? looking at doing a twin one on mine

[Brettski]

what rad fan have you gone with bret? looking at doing a twin one on mine

its a turbo diesel cavalier 1 dude the secondry 1 that is mounted at the front of the rad not the big one at the back hope this helps u :thumb:

[Benn]

what rad fan have you gone with bret? looking at doing a twin one on mine

You can fit a mk4 astra A/c fan on the front, it will cool the rad from 1/2 to 1/4 in about 10sec.... One of the best mods i found/did.

[Mark Sparks]

cheers dude and the progress is going quicker than expected the front is nearly all sorted just need the shocks to come back from the painters then she is rolling again then i can start the back end

and reference to the leaking rad turned out to be a pin hole in the top hose just were the jubille clip tightens it so new hose sorted that 1

hows your sport doing :thumb:

Engine back out as block needs work honning. It ran mint for about 100 miles then started smoking again so took it to engine tekniks and he said the bores are fooked. about 200 pound for honning and new pistons so im saving up but got crimbo sort out first.

you deffo gettin feature in a mag this time dude awsome work :thumb:

[AlexW]

Looking good as always.

Wiper motor wise go for a mk2 item and paint/clean it all.

Good luck with it!

[Mark Sparks]

Any updates mate.

[Brettski]

well just a couple of things to update on this week with a trip to john-h's for a bronze front screen as mine had cracked with a stone chip just after pv this year

and anouther 330 mile round trip to marks aka (novacabrio) for a very rare set of bronze tint opening rear quarter windows. witch i can say wos well worth the trip just to see his progress on the sport and his irmscher spider :d :p
any ways i also today got my shocks and washer bottle and cambelt cover back from the painters so al let some more pics do the rest of the witering enjoy :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto003.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto004.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto005.jpg

i cant wait to make full use of these babies in summer :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto007.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto008.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto009.jpg

and my shocks and painted washer bottle and cambelt cover

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto010.jpg

[Brettski]

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto012.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto011.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto014.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/moreresto015.jpg

[Mark Sparks]

Lovin it mate.:thumb: Open rear windows look trick:cool:
Have you decide on the wiper motor? :confused:
Also not seen any pics of your boot with the new sticker:)

[novacabrio]

Saxo do the trick?

[Brettski]

Saxo do the trick?

nope mini door seals ftw but i am gona get some nova door seals so that i can make them 1 pice :thumb:

[John]

lookin good fella! Soz bout the random phone conversation earlier lol!

[Mark Sparks]

Just noticed you have moved your wiring back to original place.

[Joe Richardson]

looking good mate:thumb:

[Graeme]

Posh barsteward

[SRimon]

Super.

One of the up and coming Nova's around IMO.

[xe Dan]

great car brett really helps me with some insperation for my sr

[Benn]

Love the painted cam belt cover... Open rears are awesome dude!

[Graeme]

great car brett really helps me with some insperation for my sr

Some more inspiration for you Dan, the two together

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/Picture002.jpg

[Edd]

looks great

rear quarter windows look spot on, never seen them before.

is there any optional extra that you dont have ? lol

[Brettski]

great car brett really helps me with some insperation for my sr

ha ha didnt realise you had vx andys old car its got my old wheels on it :thumb:

[Brettski]

looks great

rear quarter windows look spot on, never seen them before.

is there any optional extra that you dont have ? lol

urm currently i dont have heated seats and this is the only european optional extra i dont have lol

but who needs them when its only a summer car lol

[Ste L]

just fit the switches so it look's like you've got them ;) lol

[Graeme]

Headlamp washers, them horrible black blocks of rubber on the bumper, and heated seats are easy to do

[Brettski]

Headlamp washers, them horrible black blocks of rubber on the bumper, and heated seats are easy to do

yes i did think of these but there not posible to fit with a snowplough on and like u said mr dixon they look gash so i am not going to bother sourceing any of these lol

[novacabrio]

I have the tank for headlamp washers ;)

[xe Dan]

ha ha didnt realise you had vx andys old car its got my old wheels on it :thumb:yeah got vx andys old one im trying to do it some justice and do all the stuff no one else bothered with at the sec. check out my build thread and if i get mine half as nice as yours i will be well happy and hope to see you at a few shows next year:thumb:

[Novasport]

yes i did think of these but there not posible to fit with a snowplough on and like u said mr dixon they look gash so i am not going to bother sourceing any of these lol

They do fit with the correct snow plough;). I have the full set inc the over-riders, tank, pump, loom and correct plough.

You need the electric mirror aswell now:)

[Graeme]

Forgot about the one electric mirror

[Brettski]

They do fit with the correct snow plough;). I have the full set inc the over-riders, tank, pump, loom and correct plough.

You need the electric mirror aswell now:)

i am now thinking hmmmmmm:roll: pics of sed item please and price if needs be pm me :thumb:

[Graeme]

Not the prettiest

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3252/dsc01943ch3.jpg

[Novasport]

Just uploading pics now but here is a pic of an SR with fogs and light washers...
http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Pictures/images/85-4_Corsa_29.jpg

[Brettski]

hmmmmmmmmm maybe if the blocks were couler coded the same grey as the bumpers they wont look to bad so how much we talking then for these :thumb:

[Novasport]

Sorry, mate, they are not for sale but here is the pics as requested...

Headlight washer setup

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1521.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1520.jpg

Electric mirror switch and loom, came on a car with grey dash but managed to get a brown surround for it. Mirror is in the garage somewhere

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1528.jpg

Some other choice accessories to look for

Genuine rear window blinds

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1526.jpg

Genuine boot tidy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1522.jpg

Genuine boot load liner, covers the seat back aswell when folded down

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1523.jpg

Got a few other rare bits like the SR toolkit, brown GM mats, GM locking wheel bolt set & GM first aid kit.

[Brettski]

well if you do decide to sell any of these rare items or know of any please let me know and also i thought i was bad for buying/whoreding rare items but u take the george michale lol lol lol

[Novasport]

It would really pain you to know what I did or really didnt pay for most of it.

[Spudly]

Just out of interest, how would the genuine headlight washer wire in/fit into the bay or wherever its located and how does/would it operate?

[novacabrio]

Ahh Richards collection of parts that will never be used.............

[Brettski]

Ahh Richards collection of parts that will never be used.............

urm i did persude him to part with a couple of rare items a few months ago so atleast some have been put to good use lol :thumb:

[Novasport]

Ahh Richards collection of parts that will never be used.............

They were all going to get used on the SR but thats gone now, deciding what I want to do with the shell at the mo so keeping them for that in case I want to use them.
Anyway, hows the Spider coming onlol


Just out of interest, how would the genuine headlight washer wire in/fit into the bay or wherever its located and how does/would it operate?

There is a feed wire behind the firewall which is part of the heater motor loom, this is the trigger from the washer switch. The power is taken direct from the battery. There is also a trigger wire from the lights so the washers only work when they are on. They all go to a timer relay then to the high pressure water pump which is mounted in the bottle on the drivers inner wing(There is another type bottle that sits under the wheel arch for the GTE/GSi due to the airbox, there is a filler neck but not sure where it comes out).

Anyway, I think I spammed Bretskis thread enough, back to the Corsa GT!:thumb:

[novacabrio]

They were all going to get used on the SR but thats gone now, deciding what I want to do with the shell at the mo so keeping them for that in case I want to use them.
Anyway, hows the Spider coming onlol


Spider is getting started in Jan once the sport is done, Got a few new bits this week, got an immaculate set of early door mouldings and some daft little bits will update soon

[Brettski]

back to buisiness again and i have made more progress :d

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics002.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics003.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics004.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics005.jpg

and today arived more goodies from the powdercoaters
for yet again 40 pounds and the finish is top notch just like the first time :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics006.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics007.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics008.jpg

[Graeme]

Sort your images out mate

[Brettski]

here you go fixed

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics002.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics003.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics004.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics005.jpg


and more parts from the powder coaters today for the sum of 40 quid again :thumb:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics006.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics007.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/morerestopics008.jpg

[SRimon]

Are your doors/arches painted grey?

[Graeme]

Good good matey

[Southie]

More powder coated goodies at very cheap prices. Is it a female who does them and your getting extras lol

Top work as ever Brett :)

[scott.parker]

Dude looking sweet, is the person Sand blasting them first, so your getting blast/coat for £40, if so thats a well good price!

Scott

[Brettski]

Dude looking sweet, is the person Sand blasting them first, so your getting blast/coat for £40, if so thats a well good price!

Scott

yes mate thats corect i am gona get some business cards of the guy so when people want bits doing then they can go to him direct :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Funk me if he was near by i would drop all the mk1 bits to him that you have already had done plus most of my mk2 lol

[Southie]

yes mate thats corect i am gona get some business cards of the guy so when people want bits doing then they can go to him direct :thumb:
That's a cracking idea. I'll be needing bits doing next year on mine. Is he a company or a one man band?

[Mark Sparks]

Looking sweet dude. ::cool:

[Steve]

Excellent work, powdercoating looks sweet!

[Ste L]

brett - where is this powercoater's, might see how much to get my wheels re done

[Brettski]

brett - where is this powercoater's, might see how much to get my wheels re done

its called hi-tec coatings in rainford jus off the rainford bypass i can get you a contact number for tomos if ya want it :thumb:

[Brettski]

here is a few snaps of last nites progress

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore001.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore002.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore003.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore004.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore005.jpg

then today i recived my wheels back from the local engineer

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore006.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore007.jpg

as you can see in this pic the shiney part at the center has been skimd back to 2mm to give me a friendlyer offset of et 40 rather than et38

and in the next pic you will see the iner lip has also been skimed 2mm so that it will not foul the front or rear shockers
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore008.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/evenmore009.jpg

all of these modifications have been done to the highest standard and will not weaken or decrease the load rate of the wheels so they are safe and not butcherd :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Goo idea mate, like it allot!

Your car is going to look sweet neat year! Sorry Sweeter lol

[Brettski]

Goo idea mate, like it allot!

Your car is going to look sweet neat year! Sorry Sweeter lol

cheers dude i also forgot to mension to every 1 that i am going to be lowering the back more so the stance will look cock on when all sorted :thumb:

[scott.parker]

I quite liked that look with the rear up, as the Euro guys do that style and it has that look (this is what you wanted)

[Rob.PNG]

Just read through the thread from the start and what a car, amazing. Was the best car at PV this year for me. Shame I couldn't get to Billing though to ave a better like in nice weather. I'm loving all the rare little touches your getting aswel. Keep up the good work as usual and I can't wait to see it again next year.

(p.s you got any pics before you started rebuilding it?)

[Brettski]

I quite liked that look with the rear up, as the Euro guys do that style and it has that look (this is what you wanted)

i supose that is true but i am only gageing the idear at the mo atleast with the weel work jus done i wont have any more arch isues as it only caught slightly on the rim on the offside rear

but yes scott you are corect i do think maybe the ride hight should be left as it was it is probably just me being silly and thinking of new things as you do when you get board lol

hows your jamaica yellow beast doing hope all is going well :thumb:

[Brettski]

Just read through the thread from the start and what a car, amazing. Was the best car at PV this year for me. Shame I couldn't get to Billing though to ave a better like in nice weather. I'm loving all the rare little touches your getting aswel. Keep up the good work as usual and I can't wait to see it again next year.

(p.s you got any pics before you started rebuilding it?)

how do you mean dude before the rebuild this time or when i first bought it ??????

[Graeme]

How is the dead line looking mate?

[Rob.PNG]

how do you mean dude before the rebuild this time or when i first bought it ??????

From when you first bought it.

[Brettski]

From when you first bought it.

not realy althow it wos standard when i bought and had lots of rust lol

but doesnt every nova it also had 44000 on the clock and i had clocked up 8000 in like 5 months so thats when i bought a daily driver and stoped putting miles on it

and mr dixon the deadline is all good gona drive this to work tomorow hopefully and get it tracked up then take it to the painters for some bodywork so up to now ide say its all good and i have found an enclosed transporter to take it to the vauxhall showroom in the new year so it will be nice and clean for them to sit it in there showroom :thumb:

[scott.parker]

The Jam 1.2L is Good mate, gathering parts bit by bit, should be in the body shop in next two three weeks..

Scott

[Mark Sparks]

Take some pics of it in the transporter will look ace bob on mate.:thumb:

[Southie]

Brett stop updating your thread so much with nice new shiney things, your making me jealous lol

[Brettski]

Brett stop updating your thread so much with nice new shiney things, your making me jealous lol

dude they wont be shiney tomorow as its going on the motorway to work to be traked up so its gona be minging and dirty again but i supose it will keep me busy lol

[Riggy]

mint as always mate :thumb:

could do with the powdercoating number myself :thumb:

[Southie]

dude they wont be shiney tomorow as its going on the motorway to work to be traked up so its gona be minging and dirty again but i supose it will keep me busy lol
Good I'll sleep better now lol Whats with having it in a showroom? Are you doing a Dec and selling it or is it just for people to admire.

Riggy needs his nails doing then lol

[Riggy]

lol i havent even started my rebuild yet haha

[Southie]

lol i havent even started my rebuild yet haha
Exactly, too busy getting your nails polished lol

[Brettski]

Good I'll sleep better now lol Whats with having it in a showroom? Are you doing a Dec and selling it or is it just for people to admire.

Riggy needs his nails doing then lol

i asket evans halshaw wigan if they would like an old rusty relic sat in a corner of there showroom and they said yes as seems alot of outher car dealer ships are haveing retro rides in theres to:thumb:

[Graeme]

Is it going to be in there permanently? Are you ever going to be able to use it? What happens if it gets damaged whilst in their possession?

[Brettski]

Is it going to be in there permanently? Are you ever going to be able to use it? What happens if it gets damaged whilst in their possession?

then it will get fixed by an aproved body shop or by my request simon the painter and its only gona b there till middle to the end of march just in time for the good weather (like we ever have any) lol

[Graeme]

Result I'll have to go and take a look

[Southie]

Result I'll have to go and take a test drive
;)

[Riggy]

PNG NW meet at evans halshaw wigan lol imagine the look on there faces haha

[CoolTiger]

good way to get free dry high secrutity storage for winter lol

[Brettski]

well after a delightfull drive in the rain:mad: :mad:
i have a couple of nigleing problems after the rebuild

1. handbrake sticking
2. brakes feel spungy
3. tracking (now sorted)
4. need better weather lol

but apart from witch it runs spot-on and outher wise drives better than before :thumb:

[Graeme]

Result mate, nothing you carn't sort out, are you looking after my mirror covers?

[Brettski]

Result mate, nothing you carn't sort out, are you looking after my mirror covers?

yes mate i might even take the nova on a propa run this weekend if its not mega rain anyways so mite drop them off for ya :thumb:

[Graeme]

In a purely gay way I love you

[Brettski]

not much to update but i have been useing the car to comute to and from work and the mrs's house and everything is as it should be and with all the fresh bushs and parts added its so much nicer to drive :d

and i must say the corsa linkage that i modded to fit is a must for any one it works spot-on and not like a bowl of poridge like it ust to be

and the poor weather is makeing all my shiney stuff dirty but noting a good old hose down and a sponge wont fix. :thumb:

i have so mised driveing the old girl it maybe a 1.3 but she does put a smile on my face and the looks you get when sat in trafic and coments are priceless

[Graeme]

Lets see her then

[henry krinkle]

love the wheels

what brand are they?

[Tim-SR]

car looks awesome mate and as i told you on FB i love the wheels!

[vaughanmc]

A really nice Nova mate! Should be good to see it next year :)

[MattBrown]

A really nice Nova mate! Should be good to see it next year :)


Minus cage and plus baby seatlol

[vaughanmc]

Commitment lol :thumb:

[dangermouse2503]

Loved the ride out in the Nova today pal, she drives wonderfully and handle's awesome!
Keep her clean, treat her mean ftw!

[Brettski]

well not alot to update here but i have had no option but to use the nova as my daily hack everyday for the last 4 weeks i have clocked just over 1000 miles in her and she is doing just fine

althow it is now looking verry dirty underneath and the engine bay but hey ho am sure it will all wash off

also sent my sr steels off to be bannded the outher day and is going to be a 3 week wait so watch this space she will look awsome with some euro wide hoops :thumb:

[daverobson]

also sent my sr steels off to be bannded the outher day and is going to be a 3 week wait so watch this space she will look awsome with some euro wide hoops :thumb:


sounds good, love this car, good job.:)

[Graeme]

As long as there not them shonky pink things pal you've been spotted inquiring about on ww

[Plug]

going to look mean on the banded steels mate :thumb:

[Mark Sparks]

Cant wait to see these they will suit your car down to the ground

[Brettski]

As long as there not them shonky pink things pal you've been spotted inquiring about on ww

no dude as 9 inch wide rims will give far to much poke and i aint giving the feds any reason to pull me

i cant be botherd with the hastle these days :thumb:

[Rob]

also sent my sr steels off to be bannded the outher day and is going to be a 3 week wait so watch this space she will look awsome with some euro wide hoops :thumb:

where are you getting these done mate and how much if you dont mind me asking,was thinking of having mine done the same as Johns for the loon

[Brettski]

well not updated for a while so just thought ide inform you off the progress that i am makeing.

so for thows that seen the car at pv and said to me how clean it was and how nice it wos

wel there is lots to be done before billing heres the list

1-detrail the engine bay more and make as neer perfect as poss re heat wrap exhaust manifold and paint polish and fit my genuine irmscher rocker cover thats on its way from germany as we speak :d

2-fix fuel tank senderunit and respray the petrol tank

3-remove fuel lines brake lines rear beam floor gromets etc and spray the whole underside of the car gray to contrast with the underside of wheel arches and bottom half of the car
polish the stainless exhaust fully so its all shiney so i can see my face in it.

supose you are all thinking i have ocd well urm i think you are all correct iam special (window licking thow) lol

[stupot89]

brett you realy are a pervert lol we need more pics :d

[Dayle_]

Hey mate. Not seen you for time the nova is looking well.

[Brettski]

brett you realy are a pervert lol we need more pics :d

yes we will get pics up soon dont worrie :d

[Edd]

Are you fiiting the Irmscher injection kit you were asking about ?
Would finish it off nicely IMO

........please say you've got rid of the nasty rear window stickers tho

[stupot89]

yes we will get pics up soon dont worrie :d

good good we like pics :d

[Nick J]

Looked great at pv fella........ One thing I feel may enhance it further would be a scuttle cover? Plenty of the euro guys have them as they look great whilst costing next to nothing. Rick's near your neck of the woods isnt he? I hear he's a dab hand at making them ;)

Nick.

[Mark Sparks]

Alot of work to do with 2 weeks to go pall if you need a hand pm me and ill pop round.
What details in the bay have you got in mind as it looks the dogs already:thumb:

[Mark Sparks]

Any updates there pall or you to busy

[Shaun]

brett or anyone know what width you got the steelies banded to mate?

[Southie]

Here you go Shaun found this in another thread ;)


after a 3 month wait for painters and the engineer to get his ass in gear i now have the finished products the fronts are 7 j and the rears are 7.1/2 j wide

enjoy :thumb:


http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/banndedsteelsftw006.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/banndedsteelsftw011.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/banndedsteelsftw007.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/banndedsteelsftw009.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l418/novabrettski/banndedsteelsftw012.jpg

[Shaun]

they look class! however not sure they'd suit mine lol

[dj_wudgey]

it looks awesome mate!! lovely car this!!

[Aamir]

MK1 Perfection ;)