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novacabrio
31-10-09, 10:54 PM
Not actualy mine this time (NO CASH HAS EXCHANGED HANDS!). More a favor for a good mate of mine.
Alot of old school people will remember the car. It used always be around a few years ago. but due to work commitments it hasn't been seen for a bit. The car under went an extensive rebuild but never got back on the road. But now its my mission to fix this minor detail!
Here is the car in its former glory
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/NovaSport297.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/NovaSport298.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/IrmscherTwins67.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/NovaSport95.jpg
My old spider (number 2) on the right
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/NovaSport300.jpg
It then had a full front end fitted, well every thing! Back 5+ years ago when you could buy bits with relative ease before Richard stashed them all in his loft!
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novacabrio
31-10-09, 10:56 PM
This is where I step in! Paul (the owner) got taken away from the projectdue to work and it never made it back onto the open highway. The car has been sat at his parents house since 2004, and has been off the road since feb 2003! Basicly he had the throttle bodies fitted and only had use of it for 1 day before it came off the road (in a way).
So 4 years of lack of true loving has resulted in it looking a little sorry for its self. The long term plan is to get it show worthy again. But for now we are planning on getting it back road legal again and running.
The engine spec was as follows (06/2002)
Velos Motorsport 1396 8 valve compression ratio 11:1
1.4 block
Block decked
Bored out
1.3 head
30 hours flow work
Enlarged ports
Stainless steel big valves
Inlet wasted stem
Exhaust standard stems for heat dissipation
Thin valve seats for improved flow
Cut down valve guides to improve flow
Head skimmed
1.3 crank (bottom end all balanced together as a set)
Balanced
Lightened
Shot peened for stress relief
1.3 conrods
Balanced
Lightened
Shot peened for stress relief
Ford Zetec fitment ARP bolts
1200 high compression pistons
Valve pockets enlarged for clearance
Thin anti-flutter piston rings with 3 thou clearance for minimum resistance (big, road clearance normally 1 thou)
Kent AST2 cam
Hydraulic followers
1300 flywheel standard weight for better take off
Balanced
1300 OEM clutch
Baffled sump
Aston engineering (Aston Martin) lower pulley with crank sensor phonic wheel original sensing wheel taken from Astra4 as used by Aston.
Ford crank sensor with mini timer plug
Lucas Throttle pot (type found on Montego)
Sagem wasted spark coil type without amplifier as fitted to Vectra
NGK 8mm silicone leads
NGK triple electrode spark plugs
Bespoke brackets for throttle pot wasted spark coil and crank speed sensor.
Distributor removed and replaced with bespoke blank made from cut down distributor
Irmscher inlet manifold with 2x Weber 40 DCOE 144 and 143 carbs
32mm chokes, 140 air collectors, F16 emulsion tubes, 130 main jets, 45F6 idle jets, 40 pump jets
ITG bespoke sock, which fits over all 4-air horns
4x bolt on 23mm 40 DCOE air horns
Facet solid state fuel pump, pre and post filtered
DTAFAST ECU and full engine management loom ready for throttle bodies (injectors, lambda sensor, and water and air temp sensors loom installed currently used for 3d map-able ignition. (Rpm/throttle position/advance)
ECU fed tacho
Shift light
Soft and Hard rev limiters
Launch Control (Soon to be fitted)
Full throttle shift (Soon to be fitted)
Last 3 minutes data logging
Brand new Vauxhall engine mounts
All ancillary components needed for engine intallation replace with new Vauxhall components
Gearbox
Fully rebuilt all new bearings and oil seals
F10 Housing
F13 gear cluster
F10 final drive (3.94:1)
RT Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Limited Slip Differential
Gearbox housing polished
Samco Yellow Hoses
Exhaust
Stainless steel Powerflow exhaust with red tailbox, made to look original
Janspeed 4-1 tubular manifold
Output limited by exhaust at 98 bhp at the wheels at 6250 rpm around 130 at fly
Since this spec list it has had the throttle bodies fitted (half mapped to 4000rpm and produced 98 bhp @4000 rpm at the wheels on Velos's rollers, it has only been mapped to 4000rpm but should pull more when fully done after 4000 rpm it uses a Velos race x14xe map (175bhp!) as a base)
Should be some fun when running again (watch this space tomorrow!), wonder why I fancy a go in it?? lol
With a littl help from Count vauxalot (cheers James) we arranged to have the car transported from London to Newcastle to begin its work needed to get it back on the road.
Here is how I found it on saturday nigth when I got in from work (I seem to go to work on saturdays and cars appear on my drive during the day?!? 2 sports and a grey SX so far?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020863.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020868.jpg
Looking a bit green
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All the panels are like new still
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020876.jpg
where it all happens
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020877.jpg
novacabrio
31-10-09, 10:56 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020879.jpg
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novacabrio
31-10-09, 10:57 PM
Inside its like a big airfix kit!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020892.jpg
More green
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020894.jpg
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This little fella was looking forward to a run out
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020896.jpg
Runs from the door handle, can't say that I have ever seen this on a Nova
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020889.jpg
Then set about washing it, no 2 bucket technique, just good old soap and water for now
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020891.jpg
4 buckets later and the water was still like this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020888.jpg
novacabrio
31-10-09, 10:57 PM
Paint is a bit flat,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020872.jpg
Being white its hard to make out where I have machine polished it, but you can see the line where it was masked off to see the differnce
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020897.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020898.jpg
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Bonnet came up well, only area to actualy have a full polish, roof and wing have only had G10 for now
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/P1020901.jpg
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novacabrio
31-10-09, 11:01 PM
That was all last year will update it all later
Christ that's really the whole front off... Looks like a minty car tho, sure with your skills you'll get it up to spec in no time...
novacabrio
31-10-09, 11:11 PM
No time? That was sept 2008!!
Then stop funking about and get it finished.
Nova_Tek
31-10-09, 11:14 PM
Wow very nice. I was expecting a standard sport project as s the tren these days but a stunning car none the less. Amazing rebuild of the front end.
Can't wait to see the final product. :thumb:
novacabrio
31-10-09, 11:20 PM
Had some pics here since sept 08 so its about time I got them up.
The original plan was to get the car presentable and back on the road so it was a case of getting the grime off and Clean it up. So on we went with the cleaning.
Edge of bonnet
Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020965.jpg
After
Note owner Paul in the shot in his old BA overalls, must be planning on turning it into a flying machine!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020966.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020967.jpg
Front brakes cleaned (256mm Willwoods)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020953.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020954.jpg
Rear brakes (brand new when rebuilt first time) all cleaned and surface rust taken off the drums
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020946.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020947.jpg
Smile!!
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Interior complete and back in (althougha little grubby)
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Uncut rear shelf, although a little faded
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020941.jpg
Interior back in and still the boot is full of boxes of bits
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020940.jpg
With the plan at this point being to clean it up and get it road legal again we had planned to polish it up, this is a 50/50 shot of the roof
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020942.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020943.jpg
novacabrio
31-10-09, 11:20 PM
Whilst doing the brakes I gave the wheels a good clean, freshly powder coated when the car was built so they are still like new
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020955.jpg
Very grubby from being sat for years
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Plenty of work later
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And a few on the car shots, Sadly as this was a while ago the brake drums have again got a light surface rust on them that will be sorted on the next stage
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020949.jpg
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All that got us to here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1020944.jpg
Good to see this out again mark! One of my fave sports.
novacabrio
01-11-09, 12:35 AM
So that was last year (sorry for the quick updates it just that I've sorting stuff whilst typing on and off lol )...
Bringing it all right upto date, Paul came down for a weekend earlier in the year and we spent a day trying to get the car running but we failed! Following day Paul stripped the interior back out (taking a step back over!!) and started getting the car ready for a coat of fresh paint!!
The plan was to get a pro to look at the throttle bodies and get it running right and get the car painted. Paul agreed before putting the car in to be looked at and sorted that the wiring (which was a bit un tidy as the loom was a temporary measure) would need to be better presented. Whilt doing this we stumbled on the proble. The throttle position sensor was wired up wrong and would technicaly of been readin 180 degrees out, simple bit of wire switching and hey presto it was running sweet as anything!!
The idea of the next few weeks is to get the engine out, all the running gear off and get the car onto my trolley I made up for to move the spider around on and send the car for paint. Whilst the car is away all the parts will be cleaned, polished and general sorted ready to bolt straight back onto the car. That should take us into the new year and then MOT time all ready for the 2010 show season!
LEWI007
01-11-09, 09:30 AM
Looks nice and clean, but i dont like those skirts.
Has cleaned up real nice.
novacabrio
01-11-09, 09:54 AM
Looks nice and clean, but i dont like those skirts.
It wouldnt be original if the skirts came off, It was an original Zender press car from what I understand. One of 2 cars they had fitted with the skirts and spoiler :thumb:
vaughanmc
01-11-09, 10:09 AM
Looks very nice all cleaned up! Will be good to see this one back out and about
Nice work chaps.... be good to see it next year etc. :)
Nick.
is he having the stickers replaced?
does look differant with the skirts
novaload1992
01-11-09, 11:13 AM
nice nova sport, great work
Nice work Mark, was reading through and thinking im sure ive already seen all of this once youre not doing it again are you lol
Cant believe youre sending it off for paint again but things always end up being minter than mint with you, will definately be looking forward to a nosey around this one next year:thumb:
Joe Richardson
01-11-09, 01:15 PM
looks very nice,keep up the good work:thumb:
cant wait to see it next year:d
Hello all, i'm loving the Sport. I recognise the reg no. C75BEC. It was one of two Sports registered by Warton Hall Garage where my Dad works. The other one was C296XEC. He is going to look back in the original sales book to try and see if they fitted the sill kit etc. :) Jonathan.
vaughanmc
01-11-09, 06:04 PM
Some Sport history, can't beat it :)
cant believe that front end swap.:eek: .
its come up pretty well, keep up the work and will be good to see some up to date pics.:thumb:
There seems to be a few Sports that are being rebuilt. Does anyone have a accurate number of Sports left on the road or dvla registered?
novacabrio
01-11-09, 08:55 PM
Hello all, i'm loving the Sport. I recognise the reg no. C75BEC. It was one of two Sports registered by Warton Hall Garage where my Dad works. The other one was C296XEC. He is going to look back in the original sales book to try and see if they fitted the sill kit etc. :) Jonathan.
That would be great!
Hello all, i'm loving the Sport. I recognise the reg no. C75BEC. It was one of two Sports registered by Warton Hall Garage where my Dad works. The other one was C296XEC. He is going to look back in the original sales book to try and see if they fitted the sill kit etc. :) Jonathan.
Interesting. Warton Hall is my local vaux dealership, My Old shell which i still have, was from warton hall ! :thumb:
novacabrio
01-11-09, 09:58 PM
So update from today to bring it all right upto date, car as it sat this morning, as I said part stripped ready to get painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050295.jpg
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And i've spent a little bit time today sorting the garage, took the 16v to my parents for its winter storage so I can crack on with this in the next couple of weeks, so tonight this is how it sits. Not a bad collection, Sport and Spider WIP in the same garage, 16v in winter storage and the company car on the drive (pic below)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050299.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050300-1.jpg
And now you see it, but hopefully soon you won't and it'll be an empty bay ready for paint
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050303.jpg
Also a quick pic of my garage wall art, original motorshow display poster used by Irmscher in Germany (Only one I know of?? Steve/Duick???)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050302.jpg
Also while I had the camera, the latest of my company cars.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/P1050298.jpg
craig green
01-11-09, 10:05 PM
This car went to the Belgium Treffen in 2002 when I went. I also remember the TV feature too, seems crazy all that moss & stuff can grow in what feels like a short time.
Good progress though. Nice write up.
Nice big garage, with a nice collection of cars in it..
original motorshow display poster used by Irmscher in Germany (Only one I know of?? Steve/Duick???)
Yes, I have one too :d
Quality rebuild thread.
Great pics too.
I really like the side skirts and rear spoiler.
lrees91
02-11-09, 12:24 PM
nova sports ftw!!! :) i see one driving around in gravesend a lil while ago was great :D
dj_wudgey
02-11-09, 04:39 PM
very nice mate the nova loks well nice!! and thats not a bad company car you have there either!!
C75BEC was Warton Hall's demo when it was first registered. It was then sold on to someone in Kendal. There was no note of the side sills being fitted on the sales log but the garage owner seems to remember fitting them. The only other thing fitted prior to sale was a set of spot lamps.
Does anyone know how many Sport's are left?:confused:
vaughanmc
02-11-09, 06:46 PM
Can't be many left now mate...But it would surprise you
I have 1 of them :thumb: Can't wait to get it rebuilt
novacabrio
02-11-09, 08:19 PM
Had an hour out in the garage tonight getting the bay ready to remove the engine, Not much to say really, will let the pics do the talking
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050303-1.jpg
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More tomorrow!
novacabrio
06-11-09, 08:33 PM
Right photobucket is back so on with the updates
Tuesday, more dismatling
Harness out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050308.jpg
Left the bay like this
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Out side and windows out
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Interior minus harness
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050311.jpg
collection of bits starting to grow
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050312.jpg
random bay shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050313.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050314.jpg
more interior shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050315.jpg
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back axle and tank out, car is going for paint totaly stripped and on my trolley creation I made up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050318.jpg
yet more parts, starting to need another storage area!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050319.jpg
rear end stripped
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050320.jpg
Wednesday night, me and Geordie Chris dropped engine out onto floor for now due to time!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050322.jpg
novacabrio
06-11-09, 08:34 PM
Thursday night, engine out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050323.jpg
and the car is back mobile
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050324.jpg
screen out, servo etc off and its more or less back to a bare shell
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050326.jpg
engine bay as it sits now
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050327.jpg
and rear view,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050329.jpg
Next jobs, front to rear brake pipes off, fuel lines off and then strip the tailgate,
Car is going on Tuesday to the bodyshop for a couple of weeks. Whilst its away i'm planning on cleaning everything up and painting what needs painting and then it should be a simple bolt together job!
I hope!!!!
Brettski
06-11-09, 08:44 PM
good plans there dude and good progress keep it up dude :thumb:
novacabrio
06-11-09, 08:52 PM
Thanks, not bad progress for less than a week
vaughanmc
08-11-09, 08:55 AM
Very good progress Mark! Can't wait to see it painted with the decals and interior fitted again...Oh and the engine! :thumb:
g111mds
08-11-09, 10:20 AM
great progress and nice project!
Looking well Mark, good to see your still playing around with the old Novas. Looking at that bare shell make me want to get started with mine.
:thumb:
Top stuff Mark! Any engine spec? is it still 1300? what size bodies? 40? head work? cam?
deanwilko
08-11-09, 10:44 AM
whats the plans for it when its finished?
novacabrio
08-11-09, 05:51 PM
Top stuff Mark! Any engine spec? is it still 1300? what size bodies? 40? head work? cam?
Someone isnt paying attention and only looking at the pictures lol
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1368469&postcount=2
2nd post!!
novacabrio
08-11-09, 09:36 PM
Engine is now out and on a stand so I thought i'd take the opertunity to clean it all up,
sorry first pic is a bit blured
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-07192006.jpg
Throttle bodies ready to come off
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050330.jpg
inlet ready for a bit of washing lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050334.jpg
put the hoses in for good measure and the bottles
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050336.jpg
bodies off the manifold and time for a of a polish and clean (thirsty work!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050338.jpg
one before and after shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050339.jpg
and the finished article
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050340.jpg
As i said love the bits in the dishwasher..
Someone isnt paying attention and only looking at the pictures lol
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1368469&postcount=2
2nd post!!
lol, yep you got me there! I was just looking at the pics!
krobinson
08-11-09, 10:02 PM
Good times :)
Nova_Tek
09-11-09, 10:27 AM
Good use of the dishwasher, especially for the inlet lol . Looks like a Bosch dishwahser to me. Need to chuck my washer and coolant bottles, they are rather messy.
lol cant believe its still on your drive haha , is this the same one that was there last time i popped over lol , looking good thought , and im sure you will finish it this time
Southie
09-11-09, 10:56 AM
Loving the irmscher dishwasher lol
Oh I got confused as your avatar is the same as member PMG :( CLICKY (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/member.php?u=50969)
what did the hoses and bottles come out like?
novacabrio
09-11-09, 07:08 PM
Good use of the dishwasher, especially for the inlet lol . Looks like a Bosch dishwahser to me. Need to chuck my washer and coolant bottles, they are rather messy.
It is indeed a Bosch! 10/10 plus rep lol How did you know
lol cant believe its still on your drive haha , is this the same one that was there last time i popped over lol , looking good thought , and im sure you will finish it this time
No I think that was the sport I had, when was it you came? This has been here since about september 08, think it was before that you came?
what did the hoses and bottles come out like?
Bottles and hoses came out mint, although the bottles were already new so only a little bit of a clean was needed :thumb:
Nova_Tek
09-11-09, 07:41 PM
It is indeed a Bosch! 10/10 plus rep lol How did you know
lol I knew from the plastic cutlery tray on the left of the upper shelf ;)
novacabrio
10-11-09, 09:26 PM
Update from today,
Car has gone to the bodyshop for paint this morning, rest of the day was taken up by sorting out plating items and powder coating items (Have to point out that dropping a rear axle on your little toe is not to advisable!!)
Ready to go
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050341.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050342.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050343.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050344.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050345.jpg
On the way
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050346.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050347.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050348.jpg
Yes ossifer it does have tax and test honest
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-10101450.jpg
let the fun begin!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-10101706.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-10102350.jpg
I also dropped off the Bilstein sticker i managed to peal off the shocks with the guy who does out stickers for work andhe is going to remake it so i can strip and clean the shocks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-10192125.jpg
I was sent a link to this from Vaughan (thanks mate, Paul bought it!)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Nova-Rear-Bumper_W0QQitemZ140358321458QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item20ae020532
http://i.ebayimg.com/02/!BehqiT!!Wk~$(KGrHqQOKi4Eryy(+I(6BK9sU+wh)w~~_35.J PG
Luckily its only 5 minutes up the road!) fingers crossed its all ok, looks it to me,
Found this videos on my photobucket account of the engine running and on the laptop when we were trying to get it set up right
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/th_V071008_1552.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/?action=view¤t=V071008_1552.flv)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/th_V071008_1559.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/?action=view¤t=V071008_1559.flv)
http://i.ebayimg.com/02/!BehqiT!!Wk~$(KGrHqQOKi4Eryy(+I(6BK9sU+wh)w~~_35.J PG
Luckily its only 5 minutes up the road!
Looking good. I've bought the front bumper off that fella lol Collecting it on Sunday.
novacabrio
10-11-09, 09:49 PM
Want me to see what its like when i'm there? lol
Want me to see what its like when i'm there? lol
Yeah! It's just the badge I'm after off it mainly. He says it's like new so should be sound. Not bothered if it's slightly faded.
novalovingned
10-11-09, 09:58 PM
Looking foward to seeing the progress on this :)
vaughanmc
10-11-09, 11:03 PM
Glad the link was of use mate :thumb: Good progress
novasportc550
10-11-09, 11:08 PM
looking good..:thumb:
how long will it be in the body shop chum...
Love the dolly its sat on. Comming on well dude.
novacabrio
11-11-09, 08:37 AM
looking good..:thumb:
how long will it be in the body shop chum...
Should be only away 2 weeks or so, shell back first then panels will follow after that, saves them being sat around at home getting marked:thumb:
smcgsi16v
11-11-09, 06:17 PM
Ahh Paul Woodcocks Sport. And he hasn't changed much since I last saw him about 5-6 years ago.
Nice to see it in the open again.
I never got to see it rebuilt after he bent it.
Still is a very good example.
novacabrio
11-11-09, 09:44 PM
Just back from collecting the bumper, 5 minutes in the garage with a heat gun and hey presto its now spot on!!
novacabrio
11-11-09, 11:10 PM
This car went to the Belgium Treffen in 2002 when I went. I also remember the TV feature too, seems crazy all that moss & stuff can grow in what feels like a short time.
Good progress though. Nice write up.
Missed this comment Craig, If you remember the show the sunday mornign was damp to say the least and Paul had trouble starting the car, there was a croud of people trying to help and I opened my big mouth joking and asked if anyone was a mechanic and Ady (red hutchinson cabby) opened his mouth and said no but you are can you fix it and I spent most of the mornign sorting out what turned out to be a flooded set of plugs.
Little did I know what i'd be doing now to it, but being honest I can't wait to get cracking on bolting it together now
novacabrio
13-11-09, 07:04 PM
Had the day of today so dida few little bits and bobs on the car,
Firstly dropped some more parts off with the powder coaters, and the bits i've already taken up are ready to be done, should all be ready to collect tuesday,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-13115901.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-13115906.jpg
Cleaned the seats up, only one pic before and after
Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050356.jpg
After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-12083159.jpg
Door lock surrounds are grey, sport should be black, quickly sorted out..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050357.jpg
quick coat of primer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050358.jpg
some Satin black and they look better than factory
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050360.jpg
front door 1/4 light frame, rubbed down and a quick coat of satin black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050359.jpg
Radiator fan housing was looking a little bit sorryfor its self, so I gave that the satin black treatment
Cleaned and dewaxed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050361.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050362.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050363.jpg
Plastic primer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050364.jpg
And thats as far as i've got for now....
Off to the classic car show tomorrow at the NEC so I have a small shopping list to sort then collect powder coating and plating on Tuesday
craig green
13-11-09, 07:07 PM
Hold the camera still dude!
novacabrio
13-11-09, 07:19 PM
Its crap on the lense from my sons sticky fingers lol
Seats look like they've come up well, trims look good.
Nova_Tek
14-11-09, 09:53 AM
Nice progress.
How much is it costing you to powder coat them bits n pieces?
cheshiresport
14-11-09, 07:15 PM
WOW ive not been on here for aaaaaages and one of the first posts i see is this one. Good work Mark so far. May have to keep popping back to see this done.
This was one of my favourite sports from when i had my first one and Jennifer (i think it was) owned this one. Got some pics of it from a show that Stu Tyson organised up in Cumbria when me and Tony drove up in ours.
Good days those.
Good progress Dude, is all the stuff just sandblasted in the pics? Didn't know the lock surrounds should be black!
cheshiresport
15-11-09, 12:04 PM
Yeah im sure mine were grey
krobinson
15-11-09, 12:13 PM
Good work Mark!
liam944nova
15-11-09, 12:45 PM
cracking car good to know its going to be back on the road, still got the copy of total vauxhall this was featured in.
novacabrio
17-11-09, 10:44 PM
Had a day on the sport today, well runnign around while Paul is here.
First trip was to collect the powder coating
Great guys at Coat Rite have done a fantasti job of every thing, anyone want anything done its worth giving them a call as they love doing restoraton stuff.
http://www.coatrite.co.uk/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7584.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7577.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7578.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7579.jpg
Our box of goodies
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7582.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7581.jpg
All the black bits unpacked, finish is amazing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7585.jpg
Had all the springs redone in red
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7587.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7589.jpg
silencer had started to flake so had it redone
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7593.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7594.jpg
Fuel tank done in steal silver
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7591.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7611.jpg
more on their way but gay 15 pic rule wont allow it as one....................
let_nova
17-11-09, 10:46 PM
how much did all that cost?
novacabrio
17-11-09, 10:57 PM
Rear axle not unwrapped yet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7613.jpg
Rear anti roll bar done in red
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7603.jpg
This shows how they rack it all up to coat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7580.jpg
picked up some new bits at work
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7608.jpg
Fuel pump mocked up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7609.jpg
Next stop was to the platers, again great people and more than happy to take the time to talk you and find out exactly what you want. (only one pic of the small bits, larger bits i've just remembered as I type this are still in the car lol)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-17152753.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7615.jpg
You may have noticed in the powder coating pics all the shocks are there. I have had them all cleaned and they will be getting painted rather than powder coated due to the heat involved. But that would of left them plain yellow so the nice man at http://bealim-signs.co.uk/ remade them just waiting on the part number stickers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7597.jpg
Bottom pulley done in satin black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7601.jpg
The dust covers from the shocks were a little grubby so we cleaned them
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7596.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7599.jpg
novacabrio
17-11-09, 11:16 PM
Paul also spent yesterday cleanign the gearbox, looked at loads of options for the finish we're still in discussion, painting looks the easiest
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7604.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7605.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7606.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7607.jpg
Spent a little bit of time bolting the tie bars together and the gearbox mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7623.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7624.jpg
Coil pack bracket has come up excellent
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7622.jpg
Pic of larger items that have been plated
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7628.jpg
vxr_racing_2008
17-11-09, 11:20 PM
tweeeeeet twoooooooolol :thumb:
greg1.4
17-11-09, 11:23 PM
very nice..
loving the detail!
brainsnova
17-11-09, 11:42 PM
how much did all that cost?
^^^^^^^^ what he said :thumb:
novacabrio
17-11-09, 11:50 PM
Everything in the pictures and including the blasting of the shocks came to £220. For that price all parts got blasted, zinc primed and then coated
Nova_Tek
17-11-09, 11:59 PM
funking awesome finishes. And the price isn't bad either for all those bits Something I will deffo consider when doing my conversion.
novacabrio
18-11-09, 12:09 AM
Lastly, Also took Paul to see the car at the bodyshop, He hasn't seen it for 6 months and hasn't seen it in its current form.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7556.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7557.jpg
doors are off and all the door checks are being done, properly rather than a quick flick over
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7560.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7566.jpg
Rear panel has been stone guarded (this will be painted white when done)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7561.jpg
Bulk head
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7562.jpg
battery tray
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7565.jpg
new bonnet and a immaculate early bonnet (they have different bonnet stay holes), both will be painted and the best will be used (hopefully the early one!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7575.jpg
The underside is all being stone chipped properly up on a ramp then it will be painted Polar white
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7576.jpg
Me getting my hands dirty
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7567.jpg
decided rather than have the lower valance stone chipped to save it from a hammering of stone chips I've suggested it gets done by the same guy that did the stickers for the shocks
This is the stuff http://www.autoshield-protection.co.uk/fitting.aspx
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7568.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7570.jpg
Random stripped interior shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7563.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7573.jpg
This project is spot on, nice one Mark :)
Looking good Mark, nice to see the progress.
novacabrio
18-11-09, 11:25 PM
Thanks folk!
Todays update....
Due to the DTA management the rear water pipe will be getting modified out of sight to take a water tempreture sensor, new sensor is winging its way from the E of Bay, picture of said pipe (for no other reason than to just show you where I meen lol )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7631.jpg
Shocks have been done in high build primer ready for painting,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7640.jpg
Rear drums painted and thermostat housing painted (the finish on these is unreal big thanks to the man who did these, he will be reading! ;) )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7635.jpg
Quick pic of how the spare bedroom is filling up!! Lucky it hasn't been decorated since moving in and the carpet (although all the parts are clean) will be getting replaced so no harm done :d
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7639.jpg
Paul also spent the day doing the gear box, it has come up ok but it isn't finished yet so still a few more hours to spend on it, also the bolts will be replaced so it doesn't look a bit more realistic. We had considered having it blasted by a company we found at the NEC at the weekend but that would of been alot more expensive and all the bearings would of needed removed and replaced, not ideal as its just had a full strip and rebuild
Acid etch primer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7632.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7633.jpg
and a coat of Honda Satin Silver
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7634.jpg
Also no picture yet but Paul collected the rest of the nuts and bolts from the platers. As well as the Zinc gold plating we've had done there have several nuts and bolts done in Zinc Black, a matt/satin black finish that protects against rust and is more or less what most of the bolts would of been done new, although when new i'm sure they just got dipped for a second and out, these have a nice thick coating and look brilliant
Paul is now traveling back home so its all back to me (you'll also notice the poorer qualirty pics starting again :d )
:thumb:
vaughanmc
19-11-09, 12:04 AM
Very good work Mark - I need to get my interior cleaned up like that :)
nova_saloon
19-11-09, 12:51 AM
im so jelous right now!
Comming on very very well dude.
Very nice mark. The shell looks solid
wilson_sri
19-11-09, 03:14 PM
Awesome work! Cant wait to see this painted, if the work on it so far is anything to go by the finish should be quality.
novacabrio
19-11-09, 06:43 PM
Thanks, I intend to do the car justice and do it how it should be, not aiming for a concours whore just a very clean usable sport. Got some more parts today so will update tomorrow or sat
Looking great guys! :)
Nick.
LEWI007
19-11-09, 09:26 PM
Some well deserved hard work going into this, should be very nice when its done.
All the parts look awesome, and the shell too.
Can you PM me what all the powdercoated parts cost you? I'm looking to do a similar thing but wouldn't mind a rough price guide.
It's in the thread Iain. £220 ish for blasting and coating IIRC.
Immense looking build btw Mr Cabby. Will be good to see a famous Sport back on the black stuff. x4 Cibie Super Oscars FTW. lol
novacabrio
19-11-09, 11:14 PM
Thanks! Its coming together well, everything is on course to be ready for next week so it will all bolt together with relative ease.
The main head ache left to tackle is the wiring harness. Maybe have to call in a favor from a mate who is an auto electrician lol
novacabrio
20-11-09, 10:21 PM
Small update for tonight,
I asked at the platers about maintaining the finish on the zinc parts, I was told if I lacquer them then it will help, so the main parts got a bit of a dusting over to seal them up, will come up nice with a bit of a polish
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050365.jpg
Pic of the exhaust centre section... Watch this space this weekend....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050367.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050368.jpg
Gear linkage was left in degreaser over night and ready for some Etch primer (this was last night)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050369.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050371.jpg
Then tonight gave it a coat of satin black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050384.jpg
The fuel pressure regulator also came today so I build up the fuel pump assembly
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050386.jpg
All the Black Zinc treated bolts I mentioned
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050387.jpg
Also gave the loud pedal a coat of satin, although i'm regretting not getting it powder coated in Satin to prevent wear...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050388.jpg
More over the weekend :thumb:
Cracking project, coming together nicely fella :thumb:
Mark Sparks
20-11-09, 10:50 PM
Very nice pal. i bet you cant wait to se it all built up, thumbs up from me.
Joe Richardson
20-11-09, 11:06 PM
some proper work going on here,this is going to be stunning:thumb:
novacabrio
21-11-09, 05:17 PM
Thanks, yeah i'm looking forward to putting it all together. Doing this has given me the inspiration to get my spider finished as well. I think what i'll do with that will be exactly the same. I have lost a few parts I think (nothing major) for to put it back together, so if I do basicly the same as i've done with this and put it together then take it to bits and sort it all out I can bin a load of rubish in my garage and then know exactly what I need. Time consuming but worth itfor the end result
Bout time you mentioned getting on with the spider Mark its been far too long its been hiding as a shell in your garage, that one i really await with anticipation, ive not actually seen one in the flesh i dont think, hurry up and bail the sport and get your thread bumped/new one started lol
novacabrio
21-11-09, 05:24 PM
will do mate, got a few parts here recently for it so I may update it, no shell update yet
will do mate, got a few parts here recently for it so I may update it, no shell update yet
Aye do it man, last time i saw any progress on it was when you found a scabby bit underneath (previous bodyshop repair iirc) and it turned out quite a large section was bodged/rotten :cry:
novacabrio
21-11-09, 05:35 PM
Yeah and thats where it has stayed lol
NOV4_SPORT
21-11-09, 10:56 PM
looking good mate, looking well good.
iain
stuartyj21
23-11-09, 09:25 AM
great build mate welldone, another sport restored to its former glory...
Loving the work on the Sport Mark, looking forward to progress on the spider more
novacabrio
23-11-09, 10:55 PM
Spider will be done in time, not in any hurry lol
Update for today, called past the bodyshop, to find this (looks very cream in the oven lights but it will be better outside, correct paint code etc used to i'm confident lol)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-23083234.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-23083244.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-23083253.jpg
This shows the seam along the firewall done with a spray sealer which I wasn't happy with so he has redone it with a brush sealer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-23083316.jpg
Tonight I spent some time sorting in the garage sorting more parts as they all need to be done by time the car comes back from the bodyshop as I wont have room to work with the car in the garage.
Remember this rough looking stainless centre section?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050367.jpg
It now looks like this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050396.jpg
couple of minutes with a machine polisher and some G3 and you get this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050397.jpg
Pedal box done in satin Black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050394.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050395.jpg
Main job was to sort the engine block
zinc primed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050389.jpg
Satin black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050390.jpg
bolted on the mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050392.jpg
Rear view
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050393.jpg
vaughanmc
23-11-09, 11:06 PM
Really good progress Mark - Shell looks really nice
Nice - engine starting to look like porn!
novasportc550
23-11-09, 11:23 PM
coming along nicely..:thumb::thumb:
Dude it looks awesome! I'm taking you can now remove the front wings? The skirts are blended in?
peester
24-11-09, 08:42 AM
good stuff, sport projects need those extra 'in the details' effort.
I remember a couple of years ago on my project (non-sport) i had to mask the hell out of the interior-shell to paint the steering column and pedal boxes black as you have..
The black against white that pure will look the bizz.
LEWI007
24-11-09, 09:06 AM
Im liking the engine mate.
novacabrio
24-11-09, 08:06 PM
Dude it looks awesome! I'm taking you can now remove the front wings? The skirts are blended in?
Skirts are on to stay mate blended on the original pre new front end so it was ddone the same again, new wings fitted so they should be ok.
Also purchased these tonight on ebay
10 of these (sport owners drop me a pm :thumb: )
http://ebay.opel-classicparts.com/177976.jpg
and one of these (trying to get more)
http://ebay.opel-classicparts.com/177040.jpg
off out in the garage again so more updates later,
Oh and the shell comes back tomorrow!
let_nova
24-11-09, 08:08 PM
lol price for a badge
Some excellent progress chaps, shells looking the business.... May have to drop by for a viewing! In fact maybe I could leave the sr and collect when you've stripped it! ;)
Nick.
Count Vaux Alot
24-11-09, 08:43 PM
Hello mate! Glad to see you finally got your finger out on this one i had forgotten about it actually (the spider needs some love soon too!)
Coming on really well though good work.
floydy13
24-11-09, 09:03 PM
good work mate jus been reading your thread from the start, i know what your saying about those badges, there a right knightmare to get hold of! you have given me inspiration on how i will have my engine and gearbox painted, thanks!
novacabrio
24-11-09, 10:23 PM
Hello mate! Glad to see you finally got your finger out on this one i had forgotten about it actually (the spider needs some love soon too!)
Coming on really well though good work.
:thumb: All in good time mate!
Nick, drop it off I can strip it in about 5 hours lol
novacabrio
25-11-09, 02:55 PM
Big update today!!
more or less finished the gear linkage just a couple of bits to touch up on it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050411.jpg
These arrived in the post (original supplying dealer), thanks to JonR for these
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050410.jpg
Timing belt cover
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050409.jpg
sump
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050404.jpg
Then......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-25125923.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-11-25130700.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050402.jpg
Couldn't reasist bolting on the lights just to break up all the whiteness
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050400.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050401.jpg
And this is how it will now rest for a few days
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050403.jpg
And i'm off to drop this off to have another made for pauls car (this one is for my spider :thumb: )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050408.jpg
Hopefully the pictures will stay up as i've just had an email from photobucket to say im close to my monthly bandwidth!
nova_niek
25-11-09, 03:12 PM
Luvvery! :)
yellowsrnova
25-11-09, 04:16 PM
very nice indeed :)
Count Vaux Alot
25-11-09, 06:24 PM
Lovely indeed!
Brettski
25-11-09, 07:10 PM
quality work dude hope you can get it all finished for crimbo like you were hopeing for looking good as always realy puts my rebuild to shame :cry:
but hey mine is on a budget
us tyrefitters get paid pnuts lol
vaughanmc
25-11-09, 07:22 PM
Not wanting to pick out wee minor bits Mark - Just wondered does both back arches take a dive to the rear or it is just the pictures ?
novacabrio
26-11-09, 09:28 PM
Not wanting to pick out wee minor bits Mark - Just wondered does both back arches take a dive to the rear or it is just the pictures ?
They drop by a tiny bit due to the repair panels fitted,
Just picked up an irmscher cam cover tonight for the sport, pics to follow :thumb:
novacabrio
05-12-09, 10:20 PM
Update...
Not had as much time on the car recently as i'd like but i've done some little bits to it, so here goes...
inside the arches got stone chipped and then being painted white
before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050414.jpg
after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050427.jpg
wiring harness is in loosely,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050415.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050419.jpg
feeding the DTA wires through the original grommit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050418.jpg
servo fitted (although this is painted in a very close matching gold i have a refurbed zinc/gold plate one to fit)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050416.jpg
battery is on and earth fitted for now
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050421.jpg
I like it :thumb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050422.jpg
pedal box plate/blank fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050426.jpg
Also had the slam panel plated so the vin plates are mounted correct
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050424.jpg
:thumb:
Joe Richardson
05-12-09, 10:35 PM
looking stunning:thumb:
peester
05-12-09, 11:32 PM
no battery tray?? lol
novacabrio
05-12-09, 11:37 PM
no battery tray?? lol
not in a sport no
stupot89
06-12-09, 12:05 AM
looking good mate +1
NOV4_SPORT
06-12-09, 12:07 AM
Looking well good mate, top work fella.
iain
not in a sport no
Yeah but sports dont have colour coded inner wings or dta :thumb:
vaughanmc
06-12-09, 02:06 PM
Very good Mark, can't wait to see the finished item :)
krobinson
06-12-09, 02:28 PM
Looking great Mark!
First post in 5 or more years, to say Cheers Mark! all looking good, thanks for the hard work and attention to detail. Cant wait to drive it. Been along time away but enjoying catching up on all the impressive projects and build threads over the years ive been away.
Paul
That is awesome, I remember seeing pictures of the car many years ago and its nice to see it still being so well cared for.
All the best with finishing the project :)
like this a lot, gonna be a very nice car once finished thats for sure,all the best:thumb:
novacabrio
08-12-09, 09:21 PM
Quick update for today, (phone pics sorry for the poor quality)
This arrived at work for me on Monday,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-12-04135328.jpg
found this in the back of the cupboard, knew i had it some where (it has the corect longer U on it)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-12-08100126.jpg
collected these from John the sticker man (more from him next week!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-12-08175634.jpg
which meant these could be stickered up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-12-08191728.jpg
More and better pics tomorrow as I have the day off!!
:thumb:
Nice attention to detail with the stickers for the shocks. Look brand new again :thumb:
That really is superb work !
rwaggers
08-12-09, 09:41 PM
Quick update for today, (phone pics sorry for the poor quality)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/2009-12-08191728.jpg
i have fallen in love with those billies :d
John the sticker man is a handy guy to know.
NOV4_SPORT
10-12-09, 12:26 AM
looking good mate looking good.
iain
novacabrio
10-12-09, 08:08 PM
John the sticker man is a handy guy to know.
Very handy!! If anyone needs anything drop me a pm,
NOV4_SPORT... In answer to pm Vauxhall :thumb: your in box is full if you need any let me know they arent much
NOV4_SPORT
12-12-09, 11:05 PM
^^^^ pm box now empty mate lol, i should really check it more often lol.
Another pm on route mark mate.
iain
novacabrio
13-12-09, 09:56 PM
Update for today...
Shocks all sorted, stickered and ready to build up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050441.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050443.jpg
Rears
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050442.jpg
Dash went in on tuesday
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050434.jpg
roof lining went in today with the help (or done by with my help of Richard aka Novasport, massive thank you on pausl behalf :thumb: )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050432.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050433.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050437.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050435.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050436.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050440.jpg
which meant the windows needed to go in place
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050439.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/P1050438.jpg
Thats it for now, more this week.........
vaughanmc
13-12-09, 09:57 PM
Looking good :thumb:
Joe Richardson
13-12-09, 10:01 PM
lovely :)
I wanna treat the sr with some billstein shocks in the near future :cool:
novasportc550
13-12-09, 10:06 PM
sweet..........:) :thumb:
krobinson
13-12-09, 10:08 PM
Awesome!
scott.parker
13-12-09, 10:11 PM
Dude do you/can you get any more of the blue writing bilstein stickers?
Lookg well nice, love the fact you got it squezed in with the spider too lol
Scott
novacabrio
13-12-09, 10:17 PM
Dude do you/can you get any more of the blue writing bilstein stickers?
Lookg well nice, love the fact you got it squezed in with the spider too lol
Scott
garage is 27ft long! A nova is 12ft so its a nice fit, looking forward to having 2 cars complete I can store in there,
As for stickers, I may have a couple spare
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7597.jpg
:thumb: lol
scott.parker
13-12-09, 10:28 PM
If you do let me know mate, got a set of billys to refurbish for the mk1, would like to replace the stickers.
Scott
novacabrio
13-12-09, 10:31 PM
I do have spares mate
Novasport
14-12-09, 12:02 AM
I never want to see a vinyl roof lining again! Looks good but what a ball ache!!!
novacabrio
14-12-09, 07:51 PM
I never want to see a vinyl roof lining again! Looks good but what a ball ache!!!
so are you retiring from fitting them?
Headlinings hurt me in side.
Novasport
14-12-09, 08:55 PM
so are you retiring from fitting them?
Only one more to do, unless someone pays me enough!
Only one more to do, unless someone pays me enough!
Don't fancy helping me do mine then as and when? lol EDIT, Need to actually find a good one first!
NOV4_SPORT
15-12-09, 05:06 PM
Head Lining looks amazing mate, you and Rich have done a top job, would like to have this done on mine, but think i would need to pay rich a fair few pennies i think lol
iain
novalovingned
15-12-09, 09:54 PM
Cracking work :)
Novasport
15-12-09, 11:07 PM
Don't fancy helping me do mine then as and when? lol EDIT, Need to actually find a good one first!
I'm very expensive, everybody has their price:thumb:
novacabrio
17-12-09, 12:02 AM
Quick update for tonight
Had a call today to say the panels are ready so I popped out from work to collect them, spent a bit of time tonight fitting them
Zender Spoiler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7708.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7707.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7706.jpg
1st door on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7702.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7701.jpg
underside painted first coat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7698.jpg
gear selector rod completed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7705.jpg
krobinson
17-12-09, 01:31 AM
Great work as always Mark :)
NOV4_SPORT
17-12-09, 01:41 AM
looking good mark, i always thought that this sport had an irmscher rear spoiler, not zender ?
iain
looking good mark, i always thought that this sport had an irmscher rear spoiler, not zender ?
iain
Nope zender spoiler and sideskirts.
vaughanmc
17-12-09, 10:05 AM
Good progress :thumb:
Mk1'SR'Dan
17-12-09, 11:00 AM
jealousy... blinding thread and good work mate, keep it up! im dying to do the bodywork on mine, where do people get panels from? and are they massively expensive?
novacabrio
17-12-09, 06:43 PM
Nope zender spoiler and sideskirts.
GMS skirts Rich now tells me:thumb:
Nice work fella....... I am right in thinking our pins have arrived then?
Nick.
novacabrio
17-12-09, 06:59 PM
Pics from today,
Shocks built up and complete
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7719.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7718.jpg
pic of one wheel arch
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7710.jpg
floor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7711.jpg
Passenger mirror on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7709.jpg
and how it sits in the garage
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/novacabrio/c75%20sport/WIP/DSC_7713.jpg
looking good mate :thumb:
Joe Richardson
17-12-09, 07:43 PM
love them struts :thumb:
discoinferno
17-12-09, 07:58 PM
awesome project :D
Mark Sparks
17-12-09, 08:47 PM
coming along nicley fela
Didnt think sports had passenger mirror ?
surpose it will help tho:)
GMS skirts Rich now tells me:thumb:
After i posted that i found a brochure with zender parts and noticed the skirts were diffrent.
novacabrio
22-12-09, 08:40 PM
Oh Id slipped to the 3rd page of projects!! lol
Had computer troubles so havent been able to get on, all sorted now so here are the latest pictures
Tailgate fitted
http://5rgftg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pPE4O6mmhjZWK9rU_2sthogWWpy3mMbc3ffdraFvw4mwm215 1lk5kXIt9e2qCm2nH4dnidxzraLv-NT_KH3vjJruhuQ74WsvD/P1050444.jpg
Dealer sticker fitted
http://5rgftg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pJC7jECMwm0kIQ4KF27Y6fOTmsm90397uJxXodfMrNwg1dt7 V1ZjezRJktyJfKfuh7EPYGQe97A98Xb_RlPj2HPOlBYEl8nX1/P1050449.jpg
Fitted one of the shocks to see how it looks
http://5rgftg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1psoiPSgzOBN4ZZeP3Qt9uRCsGMx7fZXwy3QoY4dggCCi8syh Jbgos9SpZjaRVPDyUBiwTSofWQEe-8CSuvRTmjQTwJQK8YY43/P1050445.jpg
Top mount nuts replated, along with the cup the nut sits in
http://5rgftg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYSdLERyLq6Txiz15cNauUO2KQkPFzSQGfRlJlk6b34LnVS1 56cCESrkC5sk_EMUsUww-aO_jKiGo3FGDpO1Q9FlsrMbteEqP/P1050448.jpg
Servo all replated and looking new and original
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Rear axle in place
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Can anyone remind me where i put the rear stub axles lol I cant find them which is stupid guess they will turn up when I have a proper hunt later this week!
krobinson
22-12-09, 09:19 PM
Good progress Mark :)
Dealer stick is a very trick touch.
vaughanmc
22-12-09, 09:24 PM
Is that the same dealership sticker it would have left with or is that the modern day one that garage uses ?
novacabrio
22-12-09, 09:26 PM
Is that the same dealership sticker it would have left with or is that the modern day one that garage uses ?
It is a current one, but looking at it I dare say the design is circa 1990 as from around 2000 or so Vauxhall dealers all had the stickers supplied from the same company for a generic cloned look
vaughanmc
22-12-09, 09:30 PM
Ahh I see - Don't know if you could help, I'm looking for the one which was supplied with Vauxhalls around 02/03 saying 'Vauxhall - A Century In Motion'
novacabrio
22-12-09, 10:06 PM
Ahh I see - Don't know if you could help, I'm looking for the one which was supplied with Vauxhalls around 02/03 saying 'Vauxhall - A Century In Motion'
I know the one but I can't help, I had a few of them years ago
vaughanmc
22-12-09, 10:06 PM
Cheers anyway, if you come across any let me know :)
wow, what a thread! Good work mate!
Joe Richardson
23-12-09, 07:21 PM
stunning :thumb:
GMS skirts
really like the skirts, do you know if i can get a set from anywhere ?
novacabrio
31-12-09, 04:44 PM
really like the skirts, do you know if i can get a set from anywhere ?
Rich has some Novasport :thumb: doubt he would sell
djbrowney
31-12-09, 04:47 PM
awsome build mate
love the attention to detail !
Rich has some Novasport :thumb: doubt he would sell
Rich seems to have every rare part twice over, at least it looked that way when i was up at his place.lollol
i doubt he will sell, i tried to get him to sell some stuff he had three or four of and he said no.
il ask tho.
Novasport
31-12-09, 09:44 PM
I have a brand new set of the skirts, they came from Somerset aswell iirc lol.
They are very rare genuine Vauxhall GMS skirts.
Everything is for sale at the right price ;)
novacabrio
05-01-10, 07:07 PM
Been off for a week (back towork tomorrow :cry: ) so I've done some work on the car, not as much as I'd like due to weather but here are the pics, enjoy...
Rear drums, filler neck etc all fitted
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pnGZ6GHRebTUjnSqt97nfABvolWn-Rxtr3c45-D7qR0sPdUSLY-aG7Kb3RENsvma1_RDY8Ms7emXW7Z8KcXe0KA/P1050461.jpg
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p8YgggKMd3QkN1rHYuzZvtYZZTxVV5uq1HE_hDBm778HNHOn 83RSNNDs6cMsXGrM9piHaN1xZO7otVPuhq31ALQ/P1050459.jpg
rear beam
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pWXC8J2zmnGdw0fpAY-VoPhuq9-46WJfs3EX50V7ZMlpXXt-IXntQe8RbOh5XcBapgwMbvOK1V_C67pmk8l4laQ/P1050466.jpg
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1poeBLl-Gq1p3pygdhornofYu876Yeo7X4phCUHNxIcRdOh5K6tdX4OCXy-dbTOz-Dqks4qykfHjRrgxd-UgckfQ/P1050467.jpg
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Fuel pump and pipes all fitted and ready to rock (needs electrics sorted)
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Rear bumper (is it me or do mk1 bumpers line up crap?)
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p9SlBO1rA2F4IqbWO3GhyMJPADzEoYU_fIPBn20pF_H8usQ1 ZyHw5dtSbRt_x-2-CLUKDNVEHo18zkMxLF9T7VA/P1050471.jpg
Couldn't resist fitting the decal
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Now rolling on her own wheels
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I think the drums look great?
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pLyHs-LhjGETkrMl2CDUxzqgB29nActQvWel8WvTgvrysaU8sO8-hJphH3Ivnl9M4A-PhWIMs9O2ufD6ppAA-Mw/P1050476.jpg
and all this was done in this weather
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novasportc550
05-01-10, 09:11 PM
great work chum..:thumb:
Great work, you don't fancy stripping down mine and rebuilding it when you're finished?!!!
novacabrio
05-01-10, 09:32 PM
Great work, you don't fancy stripping down mine and rebuilding it when you're finished?!!!
for a small fee no probs :thumb:
Nova_Tek
05-01-10, 09:49 PM
£10 sound alright? It's fairly small lol
Brilliant progress :thumb:
LEWI007
05-01-10, 10:11 PM
I know what you mean about the rear bumper.
MK1 Bumpers all fit crap like that, ive modified the inside of mine to fit properly, like a mk2 one.
BTW, awesome work on the car.
Nova_Tek
05-01-10, 10:12 PM
^ pics or it never happened!
LEWI007
05-01-10, 10:59 PM
Ill have to take some mate, was a quite simple but genius way of getting the back bumper to line up perfect !!
Nova_Tek
05-01-10, 11:00 PM
Sounds good mate but would like to see how it looks. :thumb:
LEWI007
05-01-10, 11:04 PM
well i dont have a pic here, but i can try and explain how it works.
We modified the bracket on the inside of the bumper and boled a long bolt onto it with threads all the way down, then drilled a hole in the back of the car and took the plastic bracket off, then when you fir the rear bumper you put the bolt through the hole at the side and put a nut on from the inside, then you can tighten it as much as close you want the bumper to fit, and you drill the hole as high as you want the bumper to sit, so you can get the perfect fit. ill get a few pics if i remember.
brave man putting the decal on, dont know if i would fancy that!
novacabrio
06-01-10, 07:06 PM
brave man putting the decal on, dont know if i would fancy that!
Did my last sport, full car!!
Cheers for the comments, I have an idea for to get the bumper alignment perfect, will do a How to if it works :thumb:
I am enjoying your work very much.
nova_niek
07-01-10, 01:07 PM
...and all this was done in this weather
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Bring this person a hot cup of tea! Hard man!!! :thumb::thumb::thumb:
We've got the same weather going on at the moment but I'm not even thinking about going outdoors! :eek:
Niek
kevster
08-01-10, 01:05 PM
nice work there matey , hope all is well
novacabrio
19-01-10, 09:31 PM
Bit of an update, not much but an update never the less
I wasnt happy with the original alignment of the rear bumper as per pic below
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This is using the original brackets and they are mounted in them right, not very good!!
So a quick text to my mate Steve and he took the spare bumper i had away and made up some brackets that follow the shape of the original brackets, like so
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I'm intending to then fit one of these per side
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so the bumper can be bolted from the inside similar to how a my2 bumper mounts inside the wheel arch. Ive also got some 2mm rubber that will go on the metal plates to stop it rubbing. Will keep you all updated, the end result should be a perfect mounted mk1 rear bumper.
Will also do a HOW TO guide once I know it works
This also arrived in the post a while back
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So gave it a coat of paint striper to get it like it is above and its currently sat in etch primer ready for paint
Engine bay is also 75% flattend and polished so that should be ready to take an engine anytime soon!!
Thats all for now folks!! :thumb:
Ah like the rear bumper mount work... Good touch.
krobinson
20-01-10, 06:25 PM
All coming together nicely :)
Zildjian
20-01-10, 06:41 PM
I remember this car from when I lived in Lancaster and had my first Sport (I live 300 miles south in West Sussex now).
I rang an early owner when it was for sale once, dithered and missed out on it. About a year later I spotted it on White Lund Ind Est and got chatting to the next owners (a very young couple).
I even have a newspaper advert cutting here somewhere from the Lancaster Guardian from when it was for sale in about 1992-93 :)
novacabrio
20-01-10, 07:56 PM
I remember this car from when I lived in Lancaster and had my first Sport (I live 300 miles south in West Sussex now).
I rang an early owner when it was for sale once, dithered and missed out on it. About a year later I spotted it on White Lund Ind Est and got chatting to the next owners (a very young couple).
I even have a newspaper advert cutting here somewhere from the Lancaster Guardian from when it was for sale in about 1992-93 :)
Quality!! Any chance of a scan of the advert?? :thumb:
Zildjian
21-01-10, 01:05 AM
I'll dig it out tomorrow.
Think the first fella I rang had it for sale in Milnthorpe or somewhere.
novacabrio
26-01-10, 10:23 PM
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not much of an update but did some work on the cam cover tonight! Still needs a bit of work but its looking good I think
:thumb:
it's always bugged me that the writing never lines horizontally on the oil cap when the cap is on! Is it matt black mark?
novacabrio
26-01-10, 10:58 PM
Its gloss mate, but think it will be satin on its final coat, as for the cap, yep its crap how they line up, if i can find an original cap with a reasonable yellow sticker id get the sticker copied and use that the right way,
Can anyone help????
Mark Sparks
26-01-10, 11:50 PM
looking good mate :cool: how did you not get paint on the lines etc?:confused:
ive tryed twice now and it takes ages to mask its driving me:mad:
novacabrio
26-01-10, 11:52 PM
Rub it alll back, etch primed then painted, once its painted i masked around the main bit surrounding the lines then rubbed it back with wet and dry on a block
Its gloss mate, but think it will be satin on its final coat, as for the cap, yep its crap how they line up, if i can find an original cap with a reasonable yellow sticker id get the sticker copied and use that the right way,
Can anyone help????
I might be able to help, one of my cars has the sticker on it, can't remember which one or how good/bad it is!lol
Rach Mate
27-01-10, 12:02 AM
very nice mate :)
novacabrio
29-01-10, 09:16 PM
Been busy the last couple of nights sorting the gear box, its not 99% finished.
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and the boot carpet has been jet washed and come up ok, although its not perfect so will be replaced
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Joe Richardson
29-01-10, 09:17 PM
:thumb:
novacabrio
03-02-10, 09:39 PM
small update,
Won these on ebay last week
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£15!! They are original early 80s mudflaps and are differnt to the ones Vaughan has won which look like these
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Had bought them for the spider but think they will look better on the sport
scott.parker
03-02-10, 10:04 PM
Well the type Vaughan has got are pretty much the same as what on my mk1 86, so im guessing the one's you bought are off a pre 80's car, possibly before a nova even?
Scott
Well the type Vaughan has got are pretty much the same as what on my mk1 86, so im guessing the one's you bought are off a pre 80's car, possibly before a nova even?
Scott
You sure, as I stole a set off an 87 Nova I had and they were the same as Mark's?
Griffin sticker instead of the raised one?
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