nova xe project

[simonm]

this is my nova red top project have been at it for a while has had a lot of work and has a lot more needed http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae95/simonm5360/DSC03408.jpghttp://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae95/simonm5360/DSC03403.jpghttp://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae95/simonm5360/DSC03402.jpghttp://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae95/simonm5360/DSC03401.jpghttp://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae95/simonm5360/DSC03400.jpg

all panels are with the painter so will get pics of them during the week its going flame red all gte bumpers mk1 sr interior white compomotives hope you like :thumb:

[w88rdy]

When posting pics mate click return between each link so they space out better down the page instead of across, looks well pal so far

[simonm]

When posting pics mate click return between each link so they space out better down the page instead of across, looks well pal so far
was thinkin i was doing some thing wrong thanks for the pointer will try get some more up as it goes on

[simonm]

finaly got my digi dash in to my mk1 dash not an easy job but worth it ill get pics up later this evening and car is also going to have its tilt and slide roof fitted in a couple of days so making progress

[vaughanmc]

Sort the pics out fella, there a mess lol

Cool project

[simonm]

Sort the pics out fella, there a mess lol

Cool project

dont no how to mate will for the next few but dont no how to sort these ones maybe some one can help

[simonm]

some pics of my mk1 digi dash fitted little bit of work and shaping but fits ok now just need to get some colour to match up to the dash touch it up
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[vaughanmc]

That does look good in there - Get the dash flocked :)

[simonm]

That does look good in there - Get the dash flocked :)

had thaught of having it flocked but im trying to keep it lookin as close to factory as i can and i like the mk1 grey dash :)

[simonm]

small up date on this mostly tidying up wiring today and have power steering all wired up to run when the engine is running and also fitted poly bushed suspension arms to tighten thins up

[simonm]

up date on this its been a while but its coming on nicely got a new tolt and slide roof skin after a long search got it fitted last week and is now with painter to finish body work and before any one says they leak i no they do but it will kept in a shed for the best part of its life so its all good

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was all trimmed out and the new one spot welded all down the drip rail and joined up inside the cross members pics to show

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rust remedy as most of ou no i needed by the gallon to try prolong a novas life

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will have a few more as body work progresses but will hopeully be in paint in the next few weeks

[dj_wudgey]

good work matey!!!

[Edd]

Nice job on the roof skin

[dj_wudgey]

as above i bet it was a b*stard to fit!!

[simonm]

i got a mate to fit it for me but spent nearly two days at it to make a good job of it but realy happy with it he did a top job on it only place youd notice it would be down the drip rail as its a little shallower than it should but i can live with that

[simonm]

just a bump for total_vauxhall may be some help to him

[dj_wudgey]

nice matey he did do a good job and its not that much a off a problem with the gutter a little shallower!!

[simonm]

Just trying to up load photos for a long awaited up date

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So hopefully they will work

Progress is as follows it's been a while has had full respray in flame red and finish is excellent have have most wiring sorted out and finished have glass back in roof and hoses fitted down the pillars for leak off also have my red antibes carpet cleaned and ready to fit will be more on this over the next week or so not much but hope you like

[NOV4_SPORT]

Wow, really good job on the roof matey, this looks like a really good project mate, keep it up.

iain

[simonm]

Thanks I'm really happy with it it had some ripples in the roof so instead of filler every where I decided to change the skin and go for a gsi item and really happy with the result

[simonm]

Small up date have all wiring loom in for central locking and electric windows drilled the holes for the grommets and only noticed that it had the pillar and doors dot punched in the rite place and have the doors refitted that's it for now

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[simonm]

update on this have refitted the roof cloth and fits fairly good

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finished product is fairly spot on and with all handles and visors and that refitted should be perfect

ps sorry bout the photos being a little dark was on my phone

[simonm]

also got all the rear glass removed from the donor car got it cleaned and fitted

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[simonm]

done my front stud conversion now and fitted 5mm spacers keep the wheel out a little from the coil over have the dash fitted to and the front windows and central locking actuators and window motors thats it for the mo

[novaaboy]

hiya mate what rad have you got on there im building a redtop now and need a bigger rad cheers

[simonm]

It's just a standard gte or gsi one it's plenty big to keep it cool and if ya want ya can run the fan constant

[mk1nova_rich]

Looks really smart does that mate, good job on the roofskin :thumb: have some rep

[gary_126]

you just cant beat a red nova!! Looks lovely. And as for the roof skin, im surprised you dont see it happen more often with people re-shelling sr/sri/gsi into base shells. Great work

[simonm]

Thanks fellas been away on holiday for few weeks so not much happenin with it but itll be back to work at it tomorrow and have to agree Gary can beat a red nova

[simonm]

Got back at this today no photos but have all glass in apart from windscreen (waiting for new one) all leccy windows working central locking in but doesn't seem to work prob some thing silly got the dash back in again to So really starting to look like a proper car again donor car is now really lookin sorry now will get pics up

[simonm]

Pics if donor car 1.3sr loved this car was my first car and owned it over 12 years so this what's left of it now most other bits have now been taken off cleaned up and fitted to my red top


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Really sad to see it in this state

[16v Nova Kev]

looks good. red is very tasty

[simonm]

It is tasty alrite hard to believe the old one was as clean at one stage

[simonm]

So update time again bein a while but few pics to show progress most interior back in now all cleaned and shined up hope you like

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Hope to have more over the week end having my dash and under tray and centre console flocked in light grey in the next week or so hope you enjoy so far

[Knox5126]

looking good mate. good job of the roof;)

[Balley]

Looking very nice :) Can't wait to see the finished thing (Y)

[simonm]

Can't wait to see the finished product myself very happy so far with it

[simonm]

Oops just replied a heap of times can Any one help to remove it please

[simonm]

Gathered up some more of my bits and pieces for this over yesterday and today chrome bonnet lifters sill protectors clear rear lights (not sure to use them or euro I'll try both later) have mirrors and few other bits to refit tommorrow when I get back to the garage

[gary_126]

love the early sr interior! you never see them anymore!

[simonm]

love the early sr interior! you never see them anymore!


That's straight from my first car and prob my favourite interior in a nova wouldn mind the two piece rear rather than the four piece but it's in good condition

[simonm]

Was a nice sunny day today so thought I'd pull her out for a quick pic

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Had her runnin and driving a little power steering is brilliant wouldn even no it had such a heavy lump in

[dannymcc]

Looks great Simon, will be great to see it completed. :thumb:

[simonm]

yea cant wait now only few jobs left now till i can drive it brakes is the main thing

also that windscreen is only in it till its ready for the road its my old one
and wheels will need a bit of a refurb but theyll do for now

[simonm]

got my skirts and bits back today but they were a bit too dark so sent them back to be done again were closer to black than charcole that i wanted also not sure what to do with the door handles leave them alone or go red or the same as skirts and bumper lips

[simonm]

Collected these bits today happy with the finish to and will get them on over the week end

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Don't mind the bumper skirt it's not the one I'm using that's to be collected tomorrow

Also not sure what to do with my gril badge leave it or change the colour opinions please

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[ryansnova]

looks nica mate what indecators are thay on the wings?;)

[simonm]

There just astra mk4 ones think they look ok any way

[Connor]

Never seen this, will look fresh once its all done. Love red novas

[simonm]

Not much on this one for a while vein busy but finnslly got the bonnet fitted and couple of other bits hope you like

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Wil defo be more on this one during the week think I have the motivation kicked in again

[shed-on-wheels]

looks wicked dude but i think your sun strip is missing an L lol

[simonm]

lol well spotted it's just an old windscreen popped in for the mo have a new one with new sunstrip to go in when finished

[simonm]

Been a long long Time since I've done much on this and it's shame full it still sits on almost the same condition as my last pics only I now have all my brakes ready to go. I've modified a cavalier servo and master cylinder to go with my 288mm front set up to give that bit more pedal response I'll be getting all that fitted and plumbed this week really after that it's ready to drive I deserve a good kicking for leaving it sit for so long and putting every one elses first will be sticking at this till it's finished now

[murph-gsi]

Looking forward to seeing it:thumb:. Where abouts are ya in Ireland lad?

[deneil_gsi2000]

Looking good mate, roof fitting looks good, wish whoever fitted the quarter on mine took as much care as that lol

[simonm]

Looking forward to seeing it:thumb:. Where abouts are ya in Ireland lad?


Been going on a while as you can see but have the bug back again so will be driving it soon very soon. I'm in Wexford seems a good bit from you there

[simonm]

Looking good mate, roof fitting looks good, wish whoever fitted the quarter on mine took as much care as that lol


Was a good friend of mine that fitted it and credit where it's due he done a super job. He only does metal work no paint at all so you can see exactly what's been done and I'm delighted with the results and having the windey sunroof to

[simonm]

So yesterday evening I popped a battery in and a fresh drop of petrol and fired her up. Started and ran ok but I think the AFM is faulty won't take throttle too good so have another on it's way. So moved it around a little stuck her on the lift and started to make up brake pipes and painted the calipers blue. I got a few pics but only on the phone so there crap. Want to underseal and coat under Neath. Going to have my dash flocked and centre console in grey should look good. It's the first bit of progress in 2 years so glad to be getting the itch again