Edd's Nova Sport

[Danny s-p]

how about team dynamic pro race 3's a really nice 5 spoke and light

[sport]

What about the Irmscher Spokes? Usually come up cheap on Ebay.de


NOOOOO not them lol

[Novasport]

What, the Speedline Irmscher Spokes? I love them, I have a set over here and another set to collect from Germany.

[sport]

Yes thats them 9 spokes iirc, got a set coming this weekend.

[Novasport]

Allan and Iain picking them up for you?

[sport]

Yes there collecting them for me, did they stop off at yours on there way there?

[Novasport]

Yes, picked some bits up for Steve to take over.

Will try to find some pics of the spokes Edd.

Always liked these aswell...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-VAUXHALL-15-ALLOY-WHEELS-fit-ASTRA-NOVA-CORSA-TIGRA-/200587822195?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb3f74473

[matthew172]

amazing attention to detail and top quality work, very very nice

[Benn]

Always liked these aswell...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-VAUXHALL-15-ALLOY-WHEELS-fit-ASTRA-NOVA-CORSA-TIGRA-/200587822195?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb3f74473


I think they'd look nice. My mate had them on his Corsa, looked cool as.

[Benn]

Old school rims maybe?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-alloy-Wheels-Tsw-Blade-Vauxhall-Nova-Corsa-Astra-Vw_W0QQitemZ260753207975QQcategoryZ9888QQcmdZViewI temQQ_trksidZp5197.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26it u%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D15% 26pmod%3D200587822195%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid %3D7807766400087300311#ht_500wt_1156

lol

[Edd]

I love them, I have a set over here and another set to collect from Germany.

Always liked these aswell...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-VAUXHALL-15-ALLOY-WHEELS-fit-ASTRA-NOVA-CORSA-TIGRA-/200587822195?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb3f74473

What do you need two sets for ?! lol

Fancy selling me a set ?

If not I like the ones in that link might get them, as much as I didn't want White wheels I would probably get my painter mate to do them

Few bits turned up today so hopefully get it started this weekend

[Novasport]

You know me, have two or three of everything lol
No, not for sale sorry :(

[Edd]

Yeah I know and didn't think for a minute you would sell lol
But how many parts do you need !?! lol

Think I'll get the 15's in the link later

[Novasport]

I think they look good, they're quite a solid looking wheel and not very common.

[Edd]

Will they look too modern tho ?

[bazil]

this nova has them edd

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162109

[Novasport]

Will they look too modern tho ?

I dont think so. They are quite an angular wheel, not curvy if you know what I mean so suit the shape of the car. The raised angular spoke reminds me of the bonnet on a Nova with the centre crease.
Oooh, being all arty farty therelol

[Benn]

Try them out Edd, if they don't look right sell them on.

[Novasport]

BTW did you show how you fitted the EPAS? Cant remember seeing it.
Did you have to relocate the fuse box?

[Edd]

There is a couple pics

Tbh it still needs a tweak or two just being concentrating ion getting it running

Will put some pics up when finished

You don't need to move the fuse box on a mk1

[Novasport]

Did you replace the bulkhead brackets?

[Novasport]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160810

? ;)

[sport]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160810

? ;)


In the flesh sort of lol

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii258/Graememurdoch/Image5.jpg

[craig green]

update!

[Novasport]

Ditto and wheel choice please

[Edd]

I should be able to get it started on Thursday would of been tomorrow but I have college :(

Just need to wire fuel pump to loom and sort the filler neck :)

No idea on wheels tbh, the thing with the ones I have, there different and would make my Sport stand out from the rest, I need something like that really but in a friendly offset

I still might get a set of Compomotive CXN's but they're not unique lol

[sport]

I still might get a set of Compomotive CXN's but they're not unique lol



Had to look them up there, never seen them fitted to a sport.

[Edd]

There's a set on eBay 14's in White mmmm

Tight on cash ATM tho as just bought a house lol

[craig green]

update!

Running problem threads aside, tell everyone whats happening. Pics & progress.

[novacabrio]

Shall I just do it for him? I have pics here! lol

[Edd]

UPDATE;

firstly please excuse how dirty it is :(

been busy with it but mainly sorting out getting it started then running right

as im moving house soon i need to get as much stuff on the car as poss

got seats down from the loft but wasnt happy with the padding in the back and bases of the seats

stripped them down to put some wading under the covers, lucky Caroline has some knowledge of doing this as i made a right mess of it first time lol

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/1ff61554.jpg

then rebuilt them so they look like this

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/a9211169.jpg

hovered out the inside then put them it, very pleased how they come out

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0764.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0763.jpg

also put the dash together some more, put the coin tray in as well

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0762.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/d6545263.jpg

put some brand new genuine mats in the front, don't fit round the cage tho lol new SR steering wheel and had to put it on so i could feel what its like lol

got a new rear wiper arm, cap, and some genuine wiper blades

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/3d9950b9.jpg

fitted that lot to the tailgate, Ive taken off the euro rear cluster, decided it wasn't right for this build, fitted a very clean Sport rear bumper as well

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0768.jpg

[Edd]

fitted new filler neck

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0766.jpg

and some stainless countersunk bolts to the body

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0767.jpg

also got a arrowspeed lol tyre fitted to my powdercoated spare wheel

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0765.jpg

got new headlights and indicator lenses

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/afccefca.jpg

and fitted them, slimline fan was fitted before all no starting crap

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0769.jpg

got all new clips and fitted the wings properly as well

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/c4e37528.jpg

fitted this lot to the engine bay, rose jointed gearlinkage, new horn, new transducer and cable for EPAS conversion, i may scrap this idea yet as its very annoying to get it right lol

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/3a42f6ed.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/b8fa486f.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/6dccf2aa.jpg

few engine bay shots, the bay is still not completely finished, new AFM to TB pipe needs to be fitted and some general tiding

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0771.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0772.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0774.jpg

also fitted some chrome bits to the bonnet

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0775.jpg

there is still a MASSIVE amount to do but slowly its getting done

got a good friend who has his own business coming round to detail the whole car so will put some pics up after hes done that, im a little embarrassed how dirty it is atm

Edd

[sport]

Looking good mate.

[SRimon]

Edd - spankers!!

Easily be ready for Billing then!

[88ESR]

That is very nice..:thumb:

Love the genuine parts boxes/bags..

Happy memories..

[craig green]

Good shots of the progress Edd. I'm loving the car more & more everytime I work on it with you. I cant get enough of the sound either, the exhaust note is sexual. Just a shame we cant take her out & run the engine in!

[MK999]

im a little embarrassed how dirty it is atm

Edd

Want a pic of my diesel? You'd cry lol

[Plug]

can come show me the beast when its ready would be a good little run :p

top work mate looks spot on :thumb:

[Royston]

Is this not finished yet:roll:









I know what it's like everything you get our of storage is dirty or needs painting or looks shabby against the new painwork;)

Except the new GM stufflol

Coming on well Edd;)

Keep at it, would like to see it sometime this yearlol

[Nova_Tek]

Liking the additions dude :thumb:

[Longdogcharlie]

Edd Its looking realy good, when do you think it will be on the road??

[Edd]

Cheers for the comments everybody :)

I have no set date when I want it on the road, I would very much like it done for Billing, but will have to wait and see tbh

[John]

looking good chap! is that my old bumper? :)

[Edd]

Cheers and yes that's your old bumper :) came up a treat with a little cleaning

[John]

yeah i don't remember it being that clean! lol Without trawling through, what you doing rim wise?

[Edd]

No idea lol

Got some Audi 80 Quattro UR 14's that need a refurb

Also got a set of Cav Expression wheels to pick up which I'd like to have done with grey spokes

One thing is for sure the ones on ATM don't fit lol

So really, still undecided lol

[Benn]

Dude, that looks fantastic. Amazing work.

[bazil]

It's nearly there lol, looking great Edd, keep up the good work,

[Edd]

Benn, thank very much, I can't take any credit for the refurb on the seats that was lady's doing lol

Bazil, I wish it was nearly there lol everywhere I look theres still stuff to be done :(
It all takes a long time lol

At least it runs now wish no issues, wouldn't recommend poly exhaust rubbers to any one tho lol I'll have to change them to standard, waaaayyy to much vibration

[Benn]

Seats do look great Edd, but so does everything you've done.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking ace buddy, cant wait to see it it all built up and in the flesh so to speak, keep it up.

iain

[GRUNT 16V]

one word can describe this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!!

[novasportc550]

looking good :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

this has to be one of the nicest novas on here atm.

well done.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/clapping.gif

[Novasport]

Cracking, loving the way you are going with the project.
Keep up the hard work an regular updates

[craig green]

this has to be one of the nicest novas on here atm.

well done.


Some awesome praise going on here. Youre not wrong though. :d

[Edd]

Looking ace buddy, cant wait to see it it all built up and in the flesh so to speak, keep it up.

iain
Cheers Iain, any progess on yours yet ?


one word can describe this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!!
lol cheers Grant, I'll pop over to say hello when it's on the road


looking good :thumb::thumb::thumb:
Thanks William


this has to be one of the nicest novas on here atm.

well done.

Cheers Kev, nice to hear positive comments after all the troubles I've had lol


Cracking, loving the way you are going with the project.
Keep up the hard work an regular updates
Thanks Rich, glad your liking what's been done so far, I know to the Sport purists it may not be 100% original is some places but I'm pleased with it so far

I'll keep at it tho, feels like I'm living in the garage atm while I'm not at work lol the misses loves it :roll: lol


Some awesome praise going on here. Youre not wrong though. :d
:) cheers mate, and thanks for all your help over last few weeks :thumb: and for lending me tools I ain't got

Erm going to need your help some more tho over next few weeks lol

[Edd]

Got a small problem after looking over the car yesterday and studying a few pics

The new headlight and indicators don't seem to be that good fit

Pic of Rich's, no doubt with Hella headlights and indicators

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1632.jpg

These look like they line up differently to mine underneath ??

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0769.jpg

The Lucas ones I have fitted don't look right ATM to me, indicators are slanted down

Will this straighten up when the bumper on ?
Or should I get some O.E. Hella ones ? :(

[16v Nova Kev]

try with the bumper on to be sure first

[Nova Baz]

have you got the headlight clip in the slam panel?

[blue_peg_16v]

get it built up and see what you think mate

lights can be sourced and changed afterwards if you aint happy with it

[Edd]

Clips are in, new as well

[Mazz]

Don't mk1 bumpers have a little bit that kinda flicks up and goes under the HL? That should sort the gap out..

[Edd]

Ahh yeah I did forget that bit on the bumper :roll: maybe I should of waited till I put the bumper on before thinking it looked crap

Polished wheels now up forsale

Going to get the Cav Expressions on now

[Nick J]

Ahh yeah I did forget that bit on the bumper :roll: maybe I should of waited till I put the bumper on before thinking it looked crap

Polished wheels now up forsale

Going to get the Cav Expressions on now

Edd......... Are you selling the polished wheels because they wont fit without rolled arches or is their another issue with fitment? If its down to the arch issue Id say you were crazy!! The wheels would probably be the only set you'll ever see around on a nova so totally exclusive and as I seem to remember you needing one arch painting due to a scrape and it wouldnt take much more to have the other side done after both have been rolled. Done properly their wouldnt even be any need for filler and If you got in touch with Ade culley he could tell you what paint was used so a perfect match could be achieved also. At the end of the day its just my opinion and I dont know the ins and outs but you obviously really wanted them wheels on the car so Id just sort the arches to suit. You'll be gutted if you sell and see them on another nova a little down the line!

Nick.

[Edd]

Thanks for the advice Nick

With a standard bean in the rear the tyre catches on the off side very slightly

I'm still a little unsure that I want to be rolling mint arches rear arches tho

The fronts is the problem really, if the fronts were rolled they would clear no doubt, just didn't want to ruin a set of genuine wings

I may speak to my bodywork guy to see what he says

Is rolling arches a job for someone in the trade?

I will be gutted if I see them on another Nova your right Nick

Is there any way of getting hold of Ade Culley ? As my painter mate already wants to know what paint was used

[blue_peg_16v]

id role them too edd if its done right it wont ruin the wings and would be unique when done

[Nick J]

Thanks for the advice Nick

With a standard bean in the rear the tyre catches on the off side very slightly

I'm still a little unsure that I want to be rolling mint arches rear arches tho

The fronts is the problem really, if the fronts were rolled they would clear no doubt, just didn't want to ruin a set of genuine wings

I may speak to my bodywork guy to see what he says

Is rolling arches a job for someone in the trade?

I will be gutted if I see them on another Nova your right Nick

Is there any way of getting hold of Ade Culley ? As my painter mate already wants to know what paint was used


If you have a local bodyshop that is trustworthy I really dont see it being a problem Edd. Look back at how we tapered my front wings and rear arches for a more standard look in my thread. If arches are sealed up properly they will last for years especially if your only ever going to use it in good weather? I would say as Ade worked for a vw/audi dealer at the time he painted that shell they will have been using a quality paint system such as Glasurit or ICI which is exactly what we use at work but with a bmw label. Im sure Rich could give you some info and a number for him or If not Im sure I know someone who will have it and can pass it on. What you need to know is the paint manufacturer, Whether he used solid colour or base and clear and what shade he used which I presume will be standard. Get them sorted, stick on a stock rear beam and away you go! Any help you need I can gladly advise just drop me a pm anytime.

Nick.

[Benn]

As Nick said, as long as they are rolled proplely you wont have a prob.

[Edd]

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll speak to my friend Matt who has his own bodywork business I'm sure he'll be able to roll them, he's been in the trade 20+ years and has painted a few of my cars and has done my Zender bumper and will be doing the arch scrape

I'll ask Rich for some more details on the paint that was used

The arches on the rear look so factory tho lol shame to roll them lol

The fronts deffo need doing, but I might see if anything can be done to give just a few mill on the rear with a standard beam in

Edd

[blue_peg_16v]

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll speak to my friend Matt who has his own bodywork business I'm sure he'll be able to roll them, he's been in the trade 20+ years and has painted a few of my cars and has done my Zender bumper and will be doing the arch scrape

I'll ask Rich for some more details on the paint that was used

The arches on the rear look so factory tho lol shame to roll them lol

The fronts deffo need doing, but I might see if anything can be done to give just a few mill on the rear with a standard beam in

Edd

what about getting the wheel hubs milled by a few mm to give the clearence

[Edd]

I'll have a look at that cheers

Think there might be something that can be done on the rear, wheel, drum or the stub axle plate on the beam can have 2/3mm taken off

Forsale thread now deleted, cheers Hobbit :)

[Benn]

Having a std arch lip is way way way over rated. Clearace for the win.

[Novasport]

Edd, I am sure I gave you a paint sample with the car, would be with all the paperwork.
Its a piece of very thin metal which is painted one side and has the manufacturer and other details written on the back.
Its not ICI or the other one mentioned by Nick but it is a well known paint manufacturer. Ade was not working for VW at the time, it was a general bodyshop chain from the North West but I cannot remember the name.

[Edd]

I'll have a look when I get home in a bit, if I have it will be in the envolope you gave me

[Edd]

Bit of a update-

I managed to speak to Ade Culley yesterday, who painted the shell, he told me in detail what was used so I can pass the info on to my mate who's going to the paint work

I also spoke to Matt ( chap with the bodyshop ) about rolling the front arches, he said he had a tool to do them with :)

So, polished wheels are staying :d trip to the bodyshop in 6/7 weeks (got to get mot before that tho :( ) and I might yet make Billing in it :)

[mk1nova_rich]

Top work as ever Edd, really coming along well :thumb: your patience and attention to detail is spot on...I can't get my head round how you are ashamed of how 'dirty' it is...looks clean as fook to me lol :)

[Edd]

Cheers Rich

I think that's the first time in 33 years that anyone has said I have patience lol

The sides are really dirty, I used Autogylm Bumper Care on the seals when I put the glass in, thought it might act as a lube lol did a bit but went all over the glass lol

[Benn]

Awesome dude, get the mot done, then even if you cant get the wheels on you can make Billing.

[MK999]

At least it runs now wish no issues, wouldn't recommend poly exhaust rubbers to any one tho lol I'll have to change them to standard, waaaayyy to much vibration

You use the orange ones off ebay? I just got some off of rallydesign, and they're a lot more 'rubbery' than the ones I had before off ebay, much closer to the standard ones but obviously stronger, shouldn't have too much vibration to them I would have thought!

Got them out the packet and thought of you x lol

Actually that's a lie it took me ages to find out who was complaining about exhaust polybushes, thought it was Iain!

[Edd]

lol it actually ain't the exhaust rubbers it was the solid rear mount lol

[MK999]

I did think at the time I never noticed anything in mine with them, but it vibrated/rattled anyway so I probably wouldn't lol

Anyway, rallydesign exhaust bushes, very good lol Come in yellow too! :d

[Edd]

Firstly no pics at all

Secondly, FOOKING PISSED OFF WITH THE SCRAP PILE :mad: :roll: lol

It's very nearly ready for a MOT but more problems keep arising :(

Pristine Wheels who refurbished the alloys blasted the powdercoating on and it's covered the brass bits that the wheel bolts sit on to, so only about 1mm of the taper on the bolt touches, so I'll have to Dremel all the powdercoat out of the 16 holes ffs

On a good note I've re fitted the front wings and I'm now confident that the fronts won't catch

Also dropped another beam, but standard, down the powdercoaters, will fit that when it's back and run it with washers on the two lower stub axle bolts to make the rears not catch the arch, wish I'd thought of that in the first place tbh

Finally the thing that's pissed me off is the rust spot that coming through in the centre of the roof :mad:

I swear it's only come through in the last few months as I polished the roof 6/7 months ago

It's was noticed by me then friend who painting the arch and front spoiler says it looks like some sort of contamination in the primer/e coat :roll:

So this statement of SPL is spot on



Dont bother with acid dipping, its expensive and not worth the hassle IMO.
The only place that I know of is SPL and I would not trust them to dip a digestive in a mug of tea now after the issues I had.



The rust spot is about the size of a 10p coin, would post a pic but it didnt come out well, will take another later.

Mate reckons to get rid of it he wants to paint the whole roof ! :eek: he said he'd spot it in but might look out of place :roll: whole roof involves taking the screen out ffs :(

Soooo,

part of me wants to just leave it all till next year as it's pissed me right off :(
or could persevere with the other problems and get the roof spotted in ?
Then get the roof done over the winter ?
But I did want it pretty much perfect for when it's on the road ?
Plus I'm tighter on cash than when I started build it :(

Not sure what to do with it now tbh

:(:(:(:(

Edd

[bazil]

Just get the roof spotted ATM and stick with it, the paint will hardly be faded as the cars never been used lol,

Hopefully it'll give you a break soon, or you might end up " doing a merris " lollollol

[PaulW]

I was thinking about this when I have had an issue with rubbing my arches, have you considered machining the face of the rear drum which the wheels mount to, it has a lip and is slightly thicker where the wheel mounts to it, you could remove some material from there. Even if you can only get 1 maybe 2mm removed, it all adds up. I am considereding machining a set of drums down a mm or two on mine.

[Paul]

Ignore the roof, get the rest of done, the roof can be done last thing.

[Edd]

I was thinking about this when I have had an issue with rubbing my arches, have you considered machining the face of the rear drum which the wheels mount to, it has a lip and is slightly thicker where the wheel mounts to it, you could remove some material from there. Even if you can only get 1 maybe 2mm removed, it all adds up. I am considereding machining a set of drums down a mm or two on mine.
I have been thinking about taking sone of the drum as well Paul, I will look into that for sure at a later date, washers cost less and that's important ATM lol

[Edd]

Ignore the roof, get the rest of done, the roof can be done last thing.
:thumb:

Bazil - although I feel like doing a 'Maris' I won't lol I'll make sure there's no axe in the garage lol

[ryansnova]

just get the car built mate i want t see it finished ;)lol

[novacabrio]

Just get it on the road!!

[scott.parker]

Agreed build an use befrore your sick of it, then yoy can refine it more later..

[Plug]

scrap it lol

Only joking mate as many have said build it all up :thumb:


lets see who will have theres on the road 1st you or me :)

[Edd]

Bit of a update ;

I decided not to set eyes on it for a week or so after the roof issues lol

One of the main hold ups has been me waiting to get these;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/12baace0.jpg

There new seals for the front doors, the 2 small ones that go down the metal pillar that divides the front quarter glass and the main seals that run on the top of the door and down the back edge

I already have the front quarter seals and outer and inner bottom seals

I had to wait fo them as they were kindly sorted out by Steve/duick and picked up by Rich/Novasport on his recent trip to see Steve, then delivered to Craig at Billing lol

Big thanks to Rich and Craig for getting them to me, cheers guys

Today I had a call from the powdercoaters to say the my other beam is ready so I now have everything to finish it

I set my self a bit of a deadline to have it MOT'd in 5 weeks

I'll post up some more pics of what's happening over next few days

Edd

[Benn]

Ah very nice, new seals make difference too feel and to look.

[Southie]

My words I'd forgot about this shiiter, get on with it and don't loose faith or I'll beat you with a large stick or even an axe borrowed from Merris lol

[Royston]

I set my self a bit of a deadline to have it MOT'd in 5 weeks


Oh great, just in time for me to visit:d

Be nice to see it finished Edd;)

[Edd]

Cheers Benn, after fitting new seals in the other glass it was worth the wait for these

Southie lol get another nova might help you remember my sh1tter :d

Royston, should be ready for you visit, hopefully I'll take you out in it, doubt it will have the decals on by then tho

[Royston]

Royston, should be ready for you visit, hopefully I'll take you out in it, doubt it will have the decals on by then tho

Just off to get my diary I'll forgive you if it hasn't got stickers:d

Will be in the area mid-late august, will be in touch looking forward to seeing her finished;)

[Edd]

Got these back from the powdercoaters today

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/ccca1294.jpg

Im happy with the finish, I'll start swapping it over tomorrow and put some thin washers on the bottom stub axle bolts so the wheels clear the arches

[Edd]

.

[craig green]

beam looks nice Ted! Blast'n'Bake pulled their fingers out there ar$es in the end then.

[Edd]

Yeah they did lol £5 off for taking so long as well lol so £55 for that lot and a clutch cover is pretty good IMO

[Iain]

If you wanted something more professional sounding than a washer LMF do 'rear camber adjustment shims' http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Eibach-Rear-Camber-Adjustment-Shims-Nova-Corsa-C.html

[Edd]

Mmm :) nice one Iain think I might get some of them

[Royston]

If you wanted something more professional sounding than a washer LMF do 'rear camber adjustment shims' http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Eibach-Rear-Camber-Adjustment-Shims-Nova-Corsa-C.html

That looks a much better solution, not keen on the washer plan

[Edd]

I agree it's a better solution

The washer idea can't be that bad tho as it's in the group a nova build manual

Will get some shims when I get paid, ran out of nova money this month :( lol

[craig green]

Washers is pikey in some respects, but such a thin washer on the bottom holes makes a helluva difference at the top edge of the tyre.

[Edd]

No idea on the exact degree of camber I need lol

Just need to move the top of the wheel in about 5/6mm

Those Eibach camber shims might be too much tho ??? Don't want it looking like some ratted scene car with stupid camber lol

[Southie]

So Edd whens the first road trip planned on this little beasty? You must be getting an urge to give her a blast.

I'll never own a Nova again, I love the KA too much lol

[Edd]

Hopefully get it MOT'd sometime in the first 3 weeks in August as I'm off work then

Tbh I'm dying to drive it :) the 1300 sounds sweet :d

Got to make sure it's altogether to my liking first, but I can see light at the end of the tunnel now :)

Please save your self from the Ford pain lol

[Southie]

Edd, I'm jealous of your car and only because its a cracking Nova that's got a few little differences I like (mainly wheels) lol

I've now power steering, but no power from the gas peddle lol

[Edd]

Had a few hours on the Nova today :)

Started build up the doors now I have the seals

Sprayed the door handles and look surrounds

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/07eefa34.jpg

Painted the metal pillar in satin black

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/7cd058e2.jpg

Fitted it and used some new original screws

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/117e95ef.jpg

Cleaned all the glass, fitted it all with new seals, as the outer seals the runs horizontal on the door are NLS I got some corsa b ones and cut them down to fit :) look fine IMO

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/7a3ceb16.jpg

Fitted a new lock latch and a original tyre pressure sticker

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/5de6b60f.jpg

Was going to fit the doorcard but rain kicked in so couldn't get it outside

I'll crack on with the other side tomorrow

Slowly getting there lol

Edd

[Mike]

Looking good Edd, its all about the small details :)

[craig green]

Good news, more bits going on.
I recognise the red bonnet in the reflection!

[Edd]

Looking good Edd, its all about the small details :)

Cheers Mike, yeah it is, takes time to everything right tho :( lol


Good news, more bits going on.
I recognise the red bonnet in the reflection!

Is good news mate, got to crack on now and get it done, hopefully get a full weekend on it :)
Hopefully you'll put the bonnet to use soon :d

[Benn]

Nice touchs dude, your building a fantastic car.

[Jeff16v]

Fantastic build Edd, how did I ever miss it on here!

[Edd]

Thanks very much Benn and Jeff, means alot

Did a little more today, not as much as I would of liked as the lady had me doing house stuff :( lol

Took the beam off ready to fit the other one, NEVER EVER EVER get Flo-Flex rear beam bushes they are a crap fit

Got these as I never had trouble with them in the past

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/50727654.jpg

Fitted them to the beam, and fitted to the car, can't build the rest up till I get paid and get some camber shims

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/8ceeaec5.jpg

More tomorrow

Edd

[boss]

love it the bay looks spot on have you got the roof sorted yet how bad is it

[scott.parker]

Nice going Edd, are you using the EZshims?

Was told there quite good, and ez to set up, hence name etc, but you can get similar results from washers also.

Scott

[Nova_Tek]

nice little touches :thumb:

[Edd]

Nice going Edd, are you using the EZshims?

Was told there quite good, and ez to set up, hence name etc, but you can get similar results from washers also.

Scott

Yeah I'll be using the shims, havnt got them yet, need to wait till I'm paid :(

Was going to use washers but thought the shims would be a little more professional lol


nice little touches :thumb:

Cheers mate

[Edd]

love it the bay looks spot on have you got the roof sorted yet how bad is it

Cheers, havnt got the roof sorted yet, tbh it very very small ATM

I was very pissed off about but probably came across as a ASW about it, I'm calm about it now lol not like it's on a spot weld or anything, will get sorted as soon as I have it on the road when the arch and Zender front spoiler is done

[Novasport]

Missed that bit. What is up with the roof?

When I cleaned the inside it was spotless before I applied the Epoxy mastic paint. Has it broken through or is it under the paint?

[Novasport]

As so...

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?68132-Just-picked-up-my-new-bodyshell-D/page26

[Edd]

It's on the outside of the roof Rich

Bout a spot that's as big as a 20p coin

Painter mate says in his experience it looks like something has contaminated the primer, I would suspect some form of fcuk up from SPL tbh as I couldn't imagine Ade making as mess of it

He said he'll need to take it back to metal to get rid, but as the paint is newish spotting it in will be ok

Thing is it's only appeared over the last 4/5 months :confused: rust, or whatever it is hasn't come through just bubbling under paint

I'm cool about it tho, wasnt when I found it tho lol

[Novasport]

Hope its not rust, cant think it would be as the metal was spotless before I Epoxy'd it. Outside was fine before Ade painted it, he only put a few fine skims of filler on due to a couple of very light dents. Whether its any of that or not.

[Edd]

I'll get a pic of it tomorrow

Everyone who's seen it can't say it's rust for sure, guess I won't know till it's sanded off

[Benn]

Edd, gen me up on where you got the bushes and how much if you can?

[Edd]

Edd, gen me up on where you got the bushes and how much if you can?

Got the bushes off eBay Benn

Link- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERFLEX-REAR-BEAM-AXLE-BUSHES-Vauxhall-Nova-83-93-/180683216877?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a118f17ed#ht_3555wt_1056

£39ish, I know you can get ones from Rally Design well cheap, but as with the Flo-Flex ones cheap means crap IMO

Off to do a bit of work on it now and get a pic of the roof

[boss]

sorry to go on about the roof this happend to a mate of mine he got a new sierra cosworth shell painted it left it in his garage for a few month and its bubbled up on the bonnet nd roof due to it bein damp it wasnt that bad wen it was sanded

[danderv]

I bought powerflex as i have for my previous projects as they fit so well.
Got the bushes off eBay Benn

Link- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERFLEX-REAR-BEAM-AXLE-BUSHES-Vauxhall-Nova-83-93-/180683216877?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a118f17ed#ht_3555wt_1056

£39ish, I know you can get ones from Rally Design well cheap, but as with the Flo-Flex ones cheap means crap IMO

Off to do a bit of work on it now and get a pic of the roof

[Benn]

Got the bushes off eBay Benn

Link- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERFLEX-REAR-BEAM-AXLE-BUSHES-Vauxhall-Nova-83-93-/180683216877?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a118f17ed#ht_3555wt_1056

£39ish, I know you can get ones from Rally Design well cheap, but as with the Flo-Flex ones cheap means crap IMO

Off to do a bit of work on it now and get a pic of the roof

Cheers dude, hope mine are worn..

[John]

I know you can get ones from Rally Design well cheap, but as with the Flo-Flex ones cheap means crap IMO

I've had rally design bushes for a while now and they're top notch imo. Ive found them as good as, if not better quality than powerflex ones :)

[Edd]

Small update;

Got paid today :) which felt like I have been waiting forever for lol

So the Sport is now insured, done it with HIC, only place that will touch me with the cage I think, got agreed value on it as well

-Ordered the camber shims
-found after lots of searching a new genuine LH ATE caliper
-new GM front pads, off eBay for £3.50

Got another set of yellow needle clocks to strip down and reset millage to zero

So I'm now sorted for all parts apart from a passenger mirror base, hopefully sort one soon

I'm aiming to get it MOT'd end of next week :)

It'll be back on wheels once the camber shims show so will get sone pics then

Edd

[danderv]

exciting times mate and can,t wait to see pics:thumb:

[Benn]

Awesome news dude. In time for Combe in sept.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking very good edd, bit gutted to hear about the roof, but iam sure you will get it sorted out, cant wait to see the new pics of the car, i know what you mean about waiting for pay day lol.


iain

[Edd]

Cheers Iain, bit gutting bout the roof yeah I'll get it sorted

Just trying to get my head round these camber shims :tard:

Been busy with it, it'll be time for update in next few days :)

[NOV4_SPORT]

Good stuff buddy, looking forward to seeing it.

iain

[Royston]

Get on with it...........:d

[scott.parker]

Whats happened to the roof? have i missed something?

[Edd]

Roof has some kind of reaction in the paint, bout the size of a 20p coin, bit strange as it's only appeared in last few months

At the time I found it, it seemed like the build was going backwards, just hope it all comes together in next few weeks so I can get some use out of it before I put it away for the winter

Edd

[scott.parker]

Ah yes i remember now..

Funny thing is in last 3-4 months Ive noticed a small 20p size patch that kind of bubbled/blistered on my track car's roof, it's really random, looks like bird poo acid burn, but it's under the laqure..

/if your's is solid white can you not try polish it out?

Scott

[Edd]

Small update;

Finished building up the doors

New clips used

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/ec6c39d0.jpg

New solid plastic handles, I'm not keen on the rubber ones, and new window winder handles

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/099a7aa9.jpg

Gaffa tape ftw lol

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/d7465a5a.jpg

All fitted up with Sport doorcards which I was lucky enough to get hold of :)

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/ee347371.jpg


More over next few days, got the camber shims on

But have trouble with the brakes, had the wrong RH handbrake cable and all the unions on my brake lines don't fit the GSI master cylinder :( I'll get round to that problem soon

Edd

[Benn]

Your eye to the small details put me in heaven.


Brake unions should be m10 and m12 on the MC end...

[Benn]

I bought powerflex as i have for my previous projects as they fit so well.

Stupid i know, but do they make the ride any stiffer? As i've been in polly bushed Nova that i found very crashy...

[Edd]

Update;

Been finishing off the rear beam swap today, Eibach camber shims are on, no doubt there is some special jig thing to set these up but I've just set it so the top of the wheel tilts in more lol thanks to Iain also for pointing me in the direction of the shims

Also fitted some new brake back plates that have been powdercoated as I wasn't happy with the painted ones

Cleaned and painted the original beam brake lines as well

Fitted new bolts/washers/nuts on the ARB and beam mounts

Pics;

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/d33e048f.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/0741e341.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/de9d415f.jpg

This is a view from behind, not sure if it's too much camber lol wheels deffo clear the arches now tho :)

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/d50b3cf2.jpg

Also when Si (stt) dropped Craig's Flair off at my house he brought round a Megasquirt ecu for use on my 1300 turbo set up

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/57851982.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/89e754ab.jpg

It was the one I was going to buy so ideal and a good price, another part ticked off the turbo list

More tomorrow


Your eye to the small details put me in heaven.


Brake unions should be m10 and m12 on the MC end...

Cheers Benn, I have some other unions now

Edd

[Iain]

Rear camber looks spot on! Doesn't look too much from the pic.

[Benn]

Loving the camber, shims are very nice, better than a lot i've seen. Looks great under the rear end.

[scott.parker]

Bang on mate, looking the part now, really coming on..

[Edd]

Camber looked a little strange at first, if it handles crap I'll address it

Could of probably fit 185's on there now

[Edd]

Bang on mate, looking the part now, really coming on..

Cheers Scott, yeah it all seems to be coming together nicely

There will be still loads to do after MOT but I'm nearly there, another week or so I reckon

[stt]

You could always use the megasquirt to run your injection setup now and swap from dizzy to a coil pack!

[Edd]

Probably just wait till the turbo bits go on to use the ECU Si, just want to drive it now lol

Another update lol

Finished refurbing the column today

New top bush fitted

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/b909f445.jpg

All fitted back together

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/f64031c0.jpg

Possibly more later

Edd

[scott.parker]

Push the basted out side, i want to see full car shots! lol

[Alex J]

Push the basted out side, i want to see full car shots! lol
i second that!!!! we want pics we want pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Novasport]

What's happened to the EPAS column you fitted?

[Edd]

Push the basted out side, i want to see full car shots! lol


i second that!!!! we want pics we want pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol I'll get some over next few days, too wet ATM lol


What's happened to the EPAS column you fitted?

EPAS column still won't fit right, as I want it MOT'd soon I'll come back to it later

Another update lol

Been putting the front brakes together this afternoon

Brand new GM ATE calipers, £3.50p GM pads, braided lines

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/c5bf30d4.jpg

Used some new caliper bolts as well

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/f6276b90.jpg

If anyone sees anything out of place in any of the pics please say as I may have missed something/fooked up

More tomorrow as I'm on a mission lol

Edd

[Southie]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous Edd :)

[scott.parker]

Check your bradded hoses don't need re adjusting to the other side of the stop by the banjo on the caliper, i had to do this on mine come mot, check it on lock to lock to see if they kink inward and touch your drive shafts, simple fix to over come a silly fail!

Scott

[Mieran]

Those rear shims make the car handle funny, I wouldn't use them

[scott.parker]

But at a guess it would do anyway with the mad offset rears left as they were?

Best to let Edd see how the feel once it's all on/together, i have heard some good things about the shims of a friend who races a mk2 golf.

[Benn]

What rating are the bolts in the calipars? They need to be strong.

[Edd]

Southie, cheers

Scott, thanks for that I'll have a look at the hose tomorrow

Benn, there new GM ones

[Benn]

Ah cool.

[Southie]

I was talking about you Edd, the cars just another bloody Sport lol

[Edd]

I was talking about you Edd, the cars just another bloody Sport lol

You lost your mind as well as your nova ? :d

[Southie]

Yes... lol

[scott.parker]

Oh another massive tip from me here, switch back to the GM banjo bolts on the calipers, them Goodridge kit one's are ****! far to weak, the dished head leaves about 3mm of material to ware it joins to rest of the bolt and then the hole is not much father through, I'm sure i posted in my track car about it, mine sheared of trying to nip it back up after i swapped them round, so you may need new compression washers too if you do switch anything about etc..

[Edd]

There not tight ATM so that's good

I did think when putting them in they looked a crap design, I'll order some new GM ones

Thanks again Scott

[scott.parker]

No worries mate, i need to get some more on mine, i borrowed one from my mate mike's lol
IIRC there all the same in the GM parts?

[7ova]

spotless work edd, love it!

can't see 100% but have you put a split pin in the end of the drive shaft/hub?

[Edd]

Scott, I'll have a look on EPC

Stu, no the pin ain't in there lol you reminded me lol cheers

[scott.parker]

Edd if you find some, and you can get some for a few quid let me know, cheers.

[Edd]

No probs Scott, chap on parts desk will do them at cost price for me I would think, I'll let you know

[novacabrio]

Christ is this not finished yet? Less camera work, more build work lol

[Edd]

lol not quite finished lol

How's the Spider coming on Mark ? :d

[novacabrio]

Spider? what Spider? erm

[craig green]

I've just spent the afternoon over at Edd's, credit where it's due, he spent most of the time fiddling about with his dash clocks in bits on the dining room table.
The Sport looks great, its getting closer to MOT'ing everytime I see it. I cant wait for a ride.

[Edd]

Small, very small update lol

Managed to get hold of these for £20

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2054b7df.jpg

Brand new Hella headlights, the front end might actually line up now as the Lucas ones I had were a crap fit

Hopefully bleed the brakes tomorrow then get it outside for a good clean and some pics :)

Still got handbrake cable issues tho :( can't seem to get them to tighten up hopefully that might sort it self when the brakes are bled through

Edd

[Novasport]

Where did you find them? Any more available Edd?
Still no luck with the mirror, might have to send you mine.

[craig green]

Result on the headlamps Ted.

[Edd]

Yeah quite a find for £20 lol must catch up with you over next few days mate

Rich, I've pm'd you the details about the headlights, thanks for looking for the mirror, think it's going to be the last part to get hold of tbh, I've tried a few places with no luck :(

[bazil]

Cracking find on the lamps :)

I look forward to seeing pics of it outside.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good edd, keep at it buddy.

[Edd]

Couple pics from today

Mainly because I'm getting excited now as it's very close to me being able to drive it lol

Fitted genuine GM battery and powdercoated battery clamp and new tray

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/ce11a093.jpg

Engine bay 95% done still got to finish brake lines

Not sure on the polished wing bolts, opinions ?

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/23e035cd.jpg

Quick front end shot now I have hella headlights on and I've polished it

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/23763d1e.jpg

Still no outside shots as Craig's Flair is in the way ATM lol

Get paid Friday so it WILL be MOT'd next week :d still need a few parts but not many which makes my bank account very happy lol

Edd

[scott.parker]

Looks ace mate, not a fan of polished bolt on wings, think it looks gash! to 2000's buffty with lifters etc lol

[Benn]

Looking great, gm battrey is a must. Front end looks great and i hate orange indicators..lol

No to the polished wing bolts, not a fan of them. I painted my chrome ones..lol

[Edd]

I'm not keen tbh but I've lost 4 White wing bolts in the house move so they'll have to stay for now tbh

[Royston]

Any news from Novacabrio, time is running out!!!!!!!!!!

Looking good Edd;)

[Benn]

lol i can spend you four if you need them... Spray them up your self.

[Jeff16v]

Looks cool Edd, what about black bolts to match the engine?

[Edd]

Cheers for the comments

Think I'll get the painted bolts back on there at some point, how do you do them up without taking the paint off tho ?!! :eek: lol


Any news from Novacabrio, time is running out!!!!!!!!!!

Looking good Edd;)

Spoke to Mark earlier mate, hopefully be over to yours before you go south lol

I started the Sport today, first time since we've moved, a neighbour 2 doors down came over to ask/tell me it was too loud and this ain't the cul-de-sac to have such cars :eek: lol
the joys of moving to the quite part of town, I quickly informed him he'll have to used to it :d :d :d wasn't rude but he got the idea when I blipped the throttle F lol

[Royston]

My next door neighbour (my only one!!!) complains "that I an an inconsiderate neighbour" as wake her up every morning when I start my Range Rover to go to work:eek:........it ain't that loud:wtf:, she should try living on a housing estate FFS near Edd preferablylol.


She threatened to rev up her horse box when she's up early to go to a meet, I told her to go right aheadlollollol

[Novasport]

Start up all the tractors at the same time, that'll really upset her lol

[Jeff16v]

Miserable Gits in this country, makes me make
More noise when they complain. Nova meet at Edds anyone!

[stt]

Edd, want me to come round in the 'works van' to make some noise?

[SRimon]

Just buy a diesel Edd - any diesel at 5am in the morning clatters like **** lol

[yellowsrnova]

i missed this thread come on edd :) get more pics up :)

[Edd]

small update

I've been searching for ages for a new small passenger mirror

got told that a place in Holland have them :) few bits turned up today

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMAG0002.jpg

got a set of bumper brackets as well

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMAG0004.jpg

and a original unleaded sticker that goes underneath the petrol cap

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMAG0005.jpg

got a few other bits as well more on those at a later date

atm I'm struggling to get it finished, I have considered leaving the MOT till the spring as I'm short on cash, and things like wasps nest keeping cropping up lol

will keep working on it over next few days to see if I can sort all the little jobs for MOT

Edd

[Royston]

My SR never had an unleaded sticker, as unleaded petrol didn't come out till @ 87/88 iirc she use to run on 4 star, until it was phased out:mad:.

So the Sport's wouldn't have had them either;)

Looking good though, nice to catch up with you last week;)

[Edd]

my C reg 1.0 had one tho I think ?

it was only €1 anyway lol

[Royston]

Maybe the stickers were fitted after the timing had been tinkered with to suit unleaded;) (ignition retarded 3-4 degs)

[Edd]

could be

ill just fit it as ill be using unleaded lol

was good to meet you too, thanks very much for bringing the parts down as well :)

[Royston]

ill just fit it as ill be using unleaded lol

Not using Super Unleadedlol

[Edd]

Well after working on the nova today I have made the decision to leave the MOT till the new year

To much to do, just small fiddly jobs really, and to little cash

Don't want to rush it for the sake of a few days driving before even worse weather kicks in

not sure 100% its the right thing to do ?

on another note more bubbling is happening on the roof so it looks like the whole roof will need to be painted which has annoyed me to say the least

bled the brakes through today, and sorted the front bumper with flashes, some pics over next few days

Edd

[abznovasport]

Is this bubbling a result of acid dipping Edd?

[Edd]

possibly

[bazil]

I think you have done the right thing chief, get it out next year when it's perfect :)

[Alex J]

on the acid dipping thing, i used to do that for a job, once the item, weather it be a part or whole car has been dipped, all that is needed to be done is wash of with water to
neutralise the acid mix,(i used to use a jet wash) if the paint is lifting, it either has acid in the shell still, or was not treated propley before any primer was added

[abznovasport]

I'v known such a hard descision to make between acid and blasting!

Edd totally agree with not MOT'ing it. Not sure where you live but up here winter is just round the corner! Fine chance to get garage cosy for cold nights and then work on car in no hurry ready for the spring.

[Edd]

I wouldn't get it dippped tbh, waste of cash imo

I live in Somerset, it's not that bad yet tbh weather wise, but I won't have cash to MOT till end of month, it will bet wet then and that's a no no

Gives me chance to make it perfect if i wait over the winter

[Benn]

Its looking bloody close to perfect now dude....

I didn't know your shell had been dipped.

[Edd]

I haven't forgotten about this lol

been doing a few small jobs to finish it off :)

was a nice day today so got it outside, i got a few pics after i cleaned it, will post them up when i can make my photobucket work :roll::(

I have sorted some paint for the bits that need painting on the body, managed to get the exact paint that Ade Culley used when he originally painted it so will all look proper

After looking round it today ive confused myself with a few bits tho lol

Do i fit the Zender front spoiler on it ? not sure if it will look right ? Or just fit the OE lower trims ?

I have managed to get a new Zender rear top rear spoiler and im now thinking of getting that fitted ? but again not sure ? lol

Kinda thinking of the original styling now but i then think the wheels will look out of place and it will look like all the other Sports lol

Edd

[NOV4_SPORT]

We need pics or it never happened edd flol, if its the zender spoiler i have on mine, then i would say yeh get it fitted as its a nice spoiler and suits the car imo.

[Southie]

Yep pictures are as must in this thread lol

Thought you were letting it rot like Merris has his lol

[Edd]

Iain, yeah its the same as the one your have

Southie, lol it did collect a lot of dust but no rot

[NOV4_SPORT]

Get it fitted mate, but then that will be three sports with the same spoiler thou flol.

[Edd]

lol yeah I did think that

[gary_126]

Well, ive just read this cars WHOLE history, from rich's original thread to this, top work, stunning car, and a good read!!

[Benn]

Where are these pics?

[Edd]

Small update;

Took the decision of selling the two Zender front spoilers I had to fund this lot

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2011-12-19150731.jpg

New set of GM front fog set, fog light surrounds to fit a Snowplough and 8 new screw covers

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2011-12-19150917.jpg

And a brand new snowplough, should of never sold my other new one few months back :roll:

Need to dig out my new set of clips and get the cutting instructions off Rich

Pleased ive managed to sort it all as dont think the Zender one would of looked right

I did have some pics of its outside but cant get them off my phone :(

Once this is moved/scrapped I will be able to get it outside again lol

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2011-12-19151234.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2011-12-19151245.jpg

Got a few other bits lately, new GM rubber rear mats, Heko window deflectors, matt black vinyl for the B pillers and paint for the bumper flashes

So I am still working on it lol

Edd

[Calamity Josh]

looking good...where'd you find the plough and fogs for the price of the two spoilers?!

[Edd]

the spoilers covered the cost of the fogs, surrounds etc

the lady got me the 'plough for christmas :)

[Southie]

Did Rich sell you that set by any chance? I was going to buy one off him a few years back but my funds ran out lol

Lucky sod but will just finish the front off nicely, spray it white I dare you lol

[Edd]

No mate didn't get it off Rich, place in Holland, not bad for £125 imo

Wont be spraying it white tho lol might have to U-Pol Mid grey it tho, will have to see when its fitted, im thinking i want all the exterior grey stuff matching so .....

[NoVaBoOt26]

yummy parts edd, very nice. +Rep for those fogs :O :P

Just PM'd you mate

Cheers
Chris

[Southie]

/\/\/\/\ I put money on it he's asking where you got the foglights lol

Get plenty of U-Pol, I want to see this gleeeeeaming Edd.

[tahir868]

Just read this whole build thread... Awesome car and hats off to you for the amazing determination.
New and rare parts FTW!- Makes a car different to the others :)

[Edd]

/\/\/\/\ I put money on it he's asking where you got the foglights lol



:d


Just read this whole build thread... Awesome car and hats off to you for the amazing determination.
New and rare parts FTW!- Makes a car different to the others :)

Thanks very much, +rep. I have changed my mind throughout the build on a few things, just want it to stand it really

[NoVaBoOt26]

/\/\/\/\ I put money on it he's asking where you got the foglights lol

:D lol

[scott.parker]

Edd any idea where to get hold of plough to bumper bracket clips and caps? I'll need some now if you sold the zenders! lol

[Edd]

Edd any idea where to get hold of plough to bumper bracket clips and caps? I'll need some now if you sold the zenders! lol
i will see what i can do mate

[scott.parker]

Ive got a plough sat in the shed, but it's tatty.. Humm what to do..

[Benn]

Will look great with the new bumper and lamps.

[Edd]

cheers Benn, i think so too

when i get the arch and roof done im considering getting Craig's old vented/louvered bonnet painted and put that on, but not sure? might look out of place

[Benn]

Hhmm now sure on that... But then again, get it done and try it..

[stt]

i still need the bolts from craigs old nova!
oh and if you need to borrow a trailer to scrap it let me know

[Edd]

i still need the bolts from craigs old nova!
oh and if you need to borrow a trailer to scrap it let me know
no worries Si, think i might have spares as well

need to find out 100% what Craig wants to do with it really, i tried blagging him into rebuilding it :( lol with no joy

[NOV4_SPORT]

Glad to see your still getting on with this edd, I like the sound of the bonnet, I have a mattig bonnet but not sure if I should fit it or not ?

[Vlietje]

No mate didn't get it off Rich, place in Holland, not bad for £125 imo

Wont be spraying it white tho lol might have to U-Pol Mid grey it tho, will have to see when its fitted, im thinking i want all the exterior grey stuff matching so .....

Now I wonder where that is... LOL

[gary_126]

nice touch with the fogs, will look great!

[Alex J]

fogs are cool, ive got some as you know, but i havent even looked at my nova since june lol

[Edd]

Sometimes I wish id never seen mine at all lol lol lol

Be worth it in the end tho

Cheers for all the comments everyone

[Edd]

After some opinions please :)

I had a thought, would this rear bumper look good ? Sprayed grey too match all the rest of the grey exterior stuff

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SC20120107-195754.jpg

Or just stick with the standard one?

I thinking it could look out of place, but could look good

[bazil]

IMO you'd need the front one aswell, it'll look a little odd having a smooth rear bumper and a front with the ribs, a bit like a mk2 rear bumper on a mk1, plus it ain't cheep ( I recognise the picture )

Just my opinion tho, feel free to ignore it lol

[Edd]

lol ok I will lol no, every opinion is good

Tbh I would probably spray it first with some texture paint if I was going to do it

[scott.parker]

Edd i think it would look **** to have just that on the rear, stick to standard, or try a GTE lip?

[Edd]

Think it might not be a good idea after all now

Scott, I have tried a gte rear on there, didnt like it tbh

think I need too scrap the nova blocking my garage get the sport outside andy get the bloody thing finished really lol