Jamie's MK1 small block valver (X16XE)

[g111mds]

Nearly sold my rolling shell and all parts but have decided that I really need to try and take the time to do the project.

Had a number of novas in the past including 3 mk1 SRs and an L reg GSi. Always planned on getting another one at some stage and kept an eye out for a suitable base for a project.

Purchased this in May 2007 through ebay and since then its been dry stored while slowly being reduced to a rolling shell. In that time I've been collecting various parts for it such as Mk1 Sr interior, window surrounds, digi dash, engine, etc.

The plan had always been to build a replica of my first red SR (in avatar) so full respray in Carmine Red, new vynal etc. Lack of funds at the moment mean that I'll simply be putting it back together, fitting the engine and getting it back on the road.

Not too much required in terms of bodywork repairs. Plates required on the rear chassis just behind the shock absorber on each side and, a small repair to the rear panel. Other than that, the basic shell is in really good condition.

Car when purchased:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/g111mds/new%20nova/3.jpg

As it is now:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/g111mds/nova%20for%20sale/IMG_1232.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/g111mds/nova%20for%20sale/IMG_1234.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/g111mds/nova%20for%20sale/IMG_1212.jpg

Will update on progress.

Jamie

[vaughanmc]

Glad to see you kept it mate :) Got some SR 6-dial clocks and a grill here if that's any use to you ?

[Cle]

Looks like a clean shell :) looking forward to progress :thumb:

[g111mds]

cheers!

Vaughan, grill could be as i sold my SR bumper and Grill before taking the decision to keep. Main priority though for the minute is to get the engine in a running and then worries about the cosmetics later!

[MattBrown]

Looks really well!

Good decision to keep her!

[vaughanmc]

No problem mate, it's white and needs some fibreglass to join the black grill part to the main body but could be yours quite cheaply :)

[Southie]

:cool: Good job I didn't get the seats then lol

Will be nice to see another baby xe. :d

[DAFTJOHN]

Nice one for keeping it.

As it's stripped just now it's a good time to sort and paint any niggly parts - looks a solid shell from what you can see.

Look forward to watching this one:thumb:

[auzzy-b]

Nice, be looking forward to the progress:)

[let_nova]

looks good. glad you kept it... snowplough here...

[g111mds]

made a little progress. Stripped out the drivers rear shocker and had a prod around at the corrosion which caused its mot fail back in 2007:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/g111mds/new%20nova/rust.jpg

doesn't look too bad actually so will get it cleaned up and a suitable plate welded on. What sort of gauge of material is best for this type of repair? I've got the same on the other side and then a small repair on the rear panel and that should be it for repairs.

Also started on the wiring so the drivers doors now has the electric window regulator in place, central locking unit and the wiring.