craig 2nd burgandy nova project

[bainyboy sr]

na mate had them before dont like them on novas mate

[dougie_boi]

na mate had them before dont like them on novas mateme niether lol just on there till i get my slabs picked up from my mates

[moffat]

steels or alloys man?

[dougie_boi]

steels or alloys man?alloys matey

[vx kev]

didnt know it was fixable, was just going get a gsi magnex rear box and sell gte rear box as i know someone with a gsi system with knackerd flange.......

so could sell a gte system

You could so that or just cut and reweld the exit on the box, but then if you can get a proper one then thats the way to go :thumb:

[Cle]

Aye keep centre caps off :) looking good bud

[moffat]

centre caps on lol. Not a fan of them off.

[scorge01]

looking good bud doing well

[moffat]

well spent a wee while on the nova today, rear axle was wire wheeled down and painted black, also has had new rear brake lines and rear braided rear hoses :D. chassic legs are good nick as are spring seats. also painted petrol tank black and the straps red. looks really good. aslo the car has been undersealed underneath and it seems to have worked well. so i think ill spray on some stonechip to give a hard coat and some burgandy painted mixed and paint the underside. also used rust eater and a wire wheel on a battery drill to tidy up the seams in the engine bay. may not be the best method but its far to wet to run electricity outside. pics will be uploaded asap

[Cle]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/14012011167.jpg?t=1295105287
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[moffat]

cheers cle. tank painted, axle also painted, and passenger sem tidyied up and a pic of chassis leg, got a plate to fix it, but put some primer on to stop rust coming back through

[dougie_boi]

got your text me il see what i can do

[moffat]

cheers dougie :thumb:

[moffat]

thought id let everyone know got a phonecall the day and the welding is starting on friday, fingers crossed its dry. :D

[moffat]

since car is getting welded on friday, decided to make a start removing rot, first up front end :)

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/17012011172.jpg

splashgaurd off

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/17012011170.jpg

new one cut

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/17012011175.jpg

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[Cle]

Be good to see it welded mate :thumb:

[pikey1986]

great news, bet you cant wait now?

[Iain]

Sorting the splash guard so there's no gap?

[moffat]

cle; cheers fella

pikey1986; over the moon av got this far like

iain; aye fella, was just whacked on for a pic

[moffat]

got a gsi interior and rear cage today. was told a show cage but its a proper rear cage so wont be fitting it atm. trial fitted it in the car and wouldnt fit without removing seat belts etc, and dont fancy harnesses with normal seats. so stored that way for future use. got the dash swapped over and fitted the seats for the time being as no were to store them. need a few bits for the interior, black centre console, black glovebox and rear shelf supports and front cappings. apart from that its in good nick. need to sort the drivers bolster though. will upload pics later

[moffat]

some pics from today

rear cage;

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/19012011181.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/19012011183.jpg

dash off time

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/19012011184.jpg

dash fitted and seats fitted for the now

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/19012011185.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/19012011186.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/19012011187.jpg

comments welcome

[scorge01]

lookiing good mate glad to see parts coming for it. welding still on for friday?

[moffat]

aye mark, as long its still dry its still on. cant wait, also getting some wings at the weekend too

[scorge01]

decent will be ready for paint shortly whats the plans for that?

[moffat]

erm not to sure atm. deffo staying burgandy with colour coded bumpers. few folk offering help so see what happens at the time. dreading striping the windows, dont want to smash the top tint lol

[scorge01]

iv broke a few in my time.lol but aslong as youi take your time should manage ok

[vx kev]

erm not to sure atm. deffo staying burgandy with colour coded bumpers. few folk offering help so see what happens at the time. dreading striping the windows, dont want to smash the top tint lol

Cut the windscreen seal and buy a new one, better safe than sorry :thumb:
Got they new bits in already i see, quick work :d
You'll be painting the cage before it gets fitted properly no doubt though eh?

[moffat]

cheers kev. :) dunno if am running cage yet, as l need harness's for it as the seat belt mounts are in the way :(. So full gsi interior for the time being. Need a few bits to complete it. Also got the dash fitted properly with all the heater controls working corectly. Was well impressed lol

[scorge01]

Cut the windscreen seal and buy a new one, better safe than sorry :thumb:

can you still buy new seals

[vx kev]

can you still buy new seals

Yes apparently so, i know a man who can. Going to give him a call soon just to make sure he can still get them before i cut mines. ;)

[moffat]

ive got a spare seal, so i could i just use that or will i need to use a new one?

[scorge01]

well +2 for me if you dont mind and would send you payment or if you give me his details would contact him?

[scorge01]

ive got a spare seal, so i could i just use that or will i need to use a new one?

old would do mate.

[vx kev]

well +2 for me if you dont mind and would send you payment or if you give me his details would contact him?

Originally Posted by moffat
ive got a spare seal, so i could i just use that or will i need to use a new one?

I will get price and availability and let yous know :thumb:

[moffat]

perfect that will save me sourcing one.

How hard is it to do a electric window conversion because my gsi door cards have speaker holes right were the window winders go, so might fill the hole wilth a speaker and fit electric windows.

[Yorkie]

Looks really good, keep up the work look forward to seeing it at the shows one day

[Rickyb]

its looking good now buddy keep up the good work

[moffat]

Looks really good, keep up the work look forward to seeing it at the shows one day

cheers, dont think it will be at any shows, maybe a few local ones but will see how it goes

[moffat]

its looking good now buddy keep up the good work

be better once solid again. overall very pleased with how its turning out. shell looks alot worse than it is. structually very sound

[moffat]

been busy the day with the car, my pal came round and we got started making plates for the front chassis legs, got it plated up and looks alot better, next up was the inner wings and front panel so using a mixture of sheet metal and inner wings a got he fabricated the inner wings and hen we fitted front panel and tacked it in place so a can make sure it lines up correctly. so we left the front end for today. i cut out the drivers rear arch and he tacked the new on in place as it was getting dark. had to send cle a few pics as i couldnt upload them

[Cle]

Here you go honey xxx lol

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/21012011190.jpg?t=1295644974
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[moffat]

cheers fella

comments welcome :)

[JaysNova]

Keep it up fella!! You think you will have it ready for Crail in May?

[Cle]

If not ill tow him down lol

[JaysNova]

lol least it will still get a time up the strip lol

[moffat]

not to sure man, all i can do is try, front panel is on just forgot to take a pic lol. still sills to do, but judging by mess of inner sill at rear on drivers side it might take a while. also want the engine bay stich welded too. so still a fair bit away but at least its a start :D

[moffat]

If not ill tow him down lol


lol think yours will be ready? mind av got a license just insuring it be the killer lol

[JaysNova]

You'll be fine mate just take your time. You will be well chuffed in the end when you stand back and look at what you built not bought :thumb:

[Cle]

mine will be done but just got to get my licence lol if not someone else will be driving it down :)

[JaysNova]

lol ill have to tow both you guys down

[moffat]

nova convoy ftw!!

yeah never took a project on this much before, basically a big learning curve and it seems to be paying off. also its good knowing folk that will help out. and its slowing turning out like my first nova lol

[vx kev]

Is nice to see some actual proper progress finally as opposed to the regular update of new bits n bobs being collected lol
Things are finally moving forward mate, woop woop :thumb:

[moffat]

cheers man. more progress soon

nice avatar btw

[moffat]

got the front end upto today few pics of the welded areas so far. my dad bought me a wee corsa b s reg 1.4 8v to run about in (daily,winter car) so just going continue with nova and hopefully wont be a 1.2 anymore.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/22012011202.jpg

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[Cle]

Looking good mate got much welding left to do ?

[connor c]

looks good even when its multi coloured
keep at it lad

[moffat]

2 sills, finish the rear arch, wee plates in battery tray and boot/rear panel,

worst part will be sills as am sure there will be a few bits behind them :(

but saying that once its done i know its done. also be getting the bay stich welded

[Cle]

need to get mine sorted soon then cant have you beating me :p haha lol

[moffat]

need to get mine sorted soon then cant have you beating me :p haha lol

ive got everything i need so far lol.

[JaysNova]

lol if you guys are at war set a deadline (TV @ Crail) and see who gets there 1st. Gives you plenty of time too

[moffat]

lol if you guys are at war set a deadline (TV @ Crail) and see who gets there 1st. Gives you plenty of time too

just freindly banter, i can honestly say ill doubt ill manage to get mine there, but i will be there with or without the nova. got myself a wee daily so tbh im not to fussed when nova gets finished, want it to last and done right lol

[JaysNova]

Good man least you want it done right and are willing to give it a go.
Whats the Corsa like? any pics??

[ryansnova]

looks a nice car mate lol

[moffat]

cheers mate. No pics of corsa yet will do once insured. Its silver 1.4 8v.

Cheers ryansnova :)

[moffat]

well was fannyin about with the corsa this morning, changed bonnet and wouldnt shut so my dad slammed it shut and it wouldnt reopen, managed to pry it open so made a start on the nova this afternoon, started removing drivers sill, never done anything like this, just seen another member recently do it so i kinda followed what he done. will remove rest tomorrow and do passengers too.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/sillremoval.jpg

[Cle]

Doesnt look to bad mate just sand it down then get something on to protect it :thumb:

[moffat]

cheers man, just removed the rest and its its bad but not that bad that it aint repairable

[moffat]

more progress today on the nova, cut of the rest of the drivers sill, also removed passengers, insides arent that bad tbh, a clean up and few plates will do the trick, and its inseen, while was at it i tidyed up the inner archs and applied seams sealer and more hammerite rust eater paint stuff.

trial fitted new one
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011213.jpg

off with the old
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http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011216.jpg

trial fitted new
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011217.jpg

hopefully be welded this week. boy says he will be down friday

in the middle of removing rust

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011218.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011219.jpg

painted up

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011220.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011221.jpg

drivers

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011224.jpg

inner wings

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011222.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/25012011223.jpg

comments welcome craig :)

[Cle]

Be done in no time atol :thumb:

[moffat]

see what happens lol. still a few more bits and bobs to get,

[Nobby]

looking good matey sills were exactly the same as mine nout u can do but get most of rust off and hammerited mine lol

[moffat]

cheers mate, aye will be ground back and a couple of wee plates on. while am at it am feeling a passenger arch will make the job worthwhile

[ryansnova]

cheers mate, aye will be ground back and a couple of wee plates on. while am at it am feeling a passenger arch will make the job worthwhile

looks good mate keep up the good work wat is on the next to do list ?:thumb: lol

[moffat]

dunno yet mate, finish welding, start smoothing rear archs once a get a passenger sourced, maybe get started on prepping for paint.

[ryansnova]

have you got a good drivers door becoase the door thats on it looks a day older than santa clause lol

[moffat]

got 2 delocked really good nick doors to go on. Off my first nova

[ryansnova]

the car will look very nice wen you finnish it you have a lot of good parts lol

[moffat]

aye cheers mate, hopefully works out

[ryansnova]

are you going to be doing some shows next year if its finnished in time.? lol

[moffat]

was meant to be doing a few shows this year lol. but its not looking like it now. still to finish welded, prep for paint, collect engine, rear shocks/rear springs, finish off interior and mot and tax it. so will see what happens. be finished no matter how long it takes

[ryansnova]

well i dont get my drivers lisence till 2 years so i am going to be doing shows then lol and i sent you a pm mate

[Nova Scotia]

No offence, but WTF are you doing???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[c20 nva]

Looking good.mate will get thare in the end

[c20 nva]

sorry mate my mob like,s to post things twice lol

[moffat]

No offence, but WTF are you doing???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

me? building a car :thumb:

[moffat]

Looking good.mate will get thare in the end
cheers fella

[Nova Scotia]

me? building a car :thumb:
lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

[moffat]

lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

what u find so funny? Never seen rust before? Its a 19yr old car ffs. If you havnt got anything nice to say then dont comment. Looks worse than it is. Never done a project like this before so am learning as i go along. Dont have a massive bank account to chuck at it, things get done if and when they can. Least once it welded it will be done right.

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

what u find so funny? Never seen rust before? Its a 19yr old car ffs. If you havnt got anything nice to say then done comment. Looks worse than it is. Never done a project like this before so am learning as i go along. Dont have a massive bank account to chuck at it, things get done if and when they can. Least once it welded it will be done right.

:thumb: Your doing a cracking job so far mate, stick at it,Theres always going to be some F***y trying to put you down just dont rise to it :p

[moffat]

:thumb: Your doing a cracking job so far mate, stick at it,Theres always going to be some F***y trying to put you down just dont rise to it :p

cheers mate. i dont mind critisum but ive managed so far with some help.

good news is, car is now on concrete so not on damp ground anymore, been pricing up seam sealer and underseal to do the underside once all the wee nigly bits welded. hopefully my pal is coming down tomorrow afternoon to do some more welding :). also swapping the cesaros for a set of speedlines :d. thinking about getting some stuff powdercoated aswell :thumb:

[ryansnova]

you are doing a cracking job mate just ignor that losser lol

[Cle]

No offence, but WTF are you doing???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Agreed what are you doing this is well past its use by date


Oh its moffats thread ................lol

Just wait till its done "Nova Scotia" she'll be tidy :thumb: Looking forward to a wee photo shoot in the summer mate, Two novas with gsi kit and speedliners :roll:lol

[moffat]

Agreed what are you doing this is well past its use by date


Oh its moffats thread ................lol

Just wait till its done "Nova Scotia" she'll be tidy :thumb: Looking forward to a wee photo shoot in the summer mate, Two novas with gsi kit and speedliners :roll:lol


cheers mate. Roll on summer lol. U better get your finger out lol.

[Cle]

Pfft mine will be at crail will yours lol

[ryansnova]

off topic but how do i be a club member so i can cume to track days and stuff ??

[Cle]

Top right on screen JOIN PNG

[moffat]

cle my mk3 nova will be there LOL. Al try get the nova there but can only try.

[Cle]

Corsa

http://rob.nu/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/facepalm.gif

[vx kev]

Nova Scotia? Could it be Vaughan in disguise by chance trying to wind things up?
Either that or just some tosser that thinks their the beez neez :tosser:
Show us what you can do before ripping into other people for getting fired in about something their into!!!!!!!!!

[moffat]

a bawbag by the sound of things. If he hasnt got anything good to say or any critisum worth mentioning then theres no point commenting.

[Cle]

a bawbag by the sound of things. If he hasnt got anything good to say or any critisum worth mentioning then theres no point commenting.

oi you ya bawbag

http://images.newsquest.co.uk/image.php?id=1097274&type=full

[ryansnova]

Nova Scotia? Could it be Vaughan in disguise by chance trying to wind things up?
Either that or just some tosser that thinks their the beez neez :tosser:
Show us what you can do before ripping into other people for getting fired in about something their into!!!!!!!!!

lol lol lol lol lol

[moffat]

oi you ya bawbag

http://images.newsquest.co.uk/image.php?id=1097274&type=full

haha well it fukcin true lollollollol

[ryansnova]

so wen you getting the speedlines mate lol

[moffat]

whenever man, when me and the other person are free ;)

plenty time

[ryansnova]

so wen is the car going to be finished then ? lol

[LEWI007]

Its getting there Craig.

I think you should concentrate on getting the car solid/good bodywork and running nice and not spend any more on mods like alloys etc.. and tune it up over the years.

I made that mistake with mine what went from being a cleanup and on the road ive now got 3-4 grand in it and its still not on the road.

Think about it pal and keep up the hard work

P.S lol at the nova scotia comments

[moffat]

cheers for the comment lewi. Just getting the wheels ive always wanted. Got offered them on a good basis so not turning them down. Most important thing atm is welding. Once sills are that are attached, engine getting dropped out for engine bay to get tidyied. Got a corsa for a daily now so not in a rush for the nova. Plenty time to get it right. Also means a can go ahead with my plans for 1.6 8v.

[bainyboy sr]

patch the wheels and sell me the cesaros mate

[moffat]

cesaros are sold mate.

[bainyboy sr]

there not away yet are they , il px my gsi fans and cash your way lol :d :d

[moffat]

aye lol. Nah man dnt like mk3 astra fans anyway. Done a deal for speedlines.

[bainyboy sr]

cmon there metalic black good tyres help a fellow scottish member out lol

[vx kev]

Cesaros are mines BainyBoy lol :thumb:

Whats the condition of the wheels and tyres on the fans?

[ryansnova]

i also wanted the casaros but didint have the money :(

[moffat]

lol

edit; meant to mention no progress today as it rained earlier :(

[moffat]

been thinking long and hard for a few days, good novas are geting hard to come by now and mine structually is sound, my mate welding it is happy to help out with welding when he can, theres a few wee bits in the front inner archs am not happy with and was thinking of reshelling but at the end of the day would it be worth it? probally not. so plans are atm order a strenthening kit, drop engine out and just wok away sorting out all the bad bits might take a wee while but at least ill know its been done and done properly. going get more seam seal and underseal aswell.

wee pic of the nova sitting on dry concrete now

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/novainsun.jpg

[Wrightie-Nova]

Looking good fella !

[ryansnova]

looks mint mate i really wanted the wheels :(

[moffat]

cheers folks. ryan i know someone with a set al let you know.

[Rickyb]

getting there now buddy keep the good work up.

[ryansnova]

i sent you a pm

[bainyboy sr]

Cesaros are mines BainyBoy lol :thumb:

Whats the condition of the wheels and tyres on the fans?

2 back tyres are 4.5 ml , one front is 6 and ones 4.5 mate wheels were repainted metalic black ther good nick

[moffat]

just found am getting a bit more welding done tomorrow so hopefully have sills and arch finished.

[bainyboy sr]

good mate finish this one not like cle lol

[moffat]

** update

some more welding done today, got off to a good start, bought some grey stripe seam sealer and red oxide primer and rust eater, then got the passenger splashgaurd plated, inner sill was repaired, and got a patch done on th rear inner arch. was about to get sill on and it started poring down :(. also got some 60mm rear springs today, going have the stub axles raised on a spare beam and 60mm suspension on the rear so it roughly sits about 80mm.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/passengersplashgaurdwelded.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/passengerinnerarchrepaired.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/passengerinnersillwelded.jpg

seam sealed up :D
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/passengersplashgaurdedseamsealed.jpg

inner wing all repaired coated in anti rust primer and hammerite for time being

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/passengerinnerwing.jpg

comments welcome

[ryansnova]

looking good mate lol

[NOV4_SPORT]

It's getting there matey shame about the rain, ever thought of getting a marquee so you can work on the car under cover


Iain

[moffat]

cheers ryan and iain. Going be stripping it down shortly to fire into garage as a shell. Just need to figure out were im going to put everything. Tbh should of checked forcast last nite.

[vx kev]

Going be stripping it down shortly to fire into garage as a shell.

Whats happening now like :wtf:

[moffat]

strenthening kit and seam welding engine bay and engine conversion :D. Plus doors and stuff need to come off anyway. So makes sense to strip majority off it down.

[vx kev]

:roll:

[Cle]

:roll:

lol

Looking good mate be nice to see it when it's done :)

[moffat]

lol lol. 1.6 16v and just a fast road kit.

[vx kev]

lol

Looking good mate be nice to see it when it's done :)

Aye, this millenium lol
His plans change all the time, always wondered what that grinding noise was from Rosyth way. Its moffats brain turning over :d

[Cle]

lol lol. 1.6 16v and just a fast road kit.
Check insurance first lol


Its moffats brain turning over :d

lmao by the time i leave his on way to yours on sat he'll be planing fitten a let :) lol ill talk him into it lol

[moffat]

mind got the corsa to drive the now so not really in a rush to get nova done. Will look like a have planned from day 1 lol. Just decided a 1.2 just wont cut it. Lol. Sensible option of 1.6.

[moffat]

lmao by the time i leave his on way to yours on sat he'll be planing fitten a let :) lol ill talk him into it lol

you mad lol? lol as said from day one if it wasnt staying 1.2 it will be a 1.6 8v or 1.6 16v.

[Cle]

let let let let let let let let let let let let let let let :p:p:p:p lol

[bainyboy sr]

your welding is incomplete mate a blind man could do a BETTER JOB

[moffat]

wasnt finished when a took pictures, as said started to rain so had to stop. only managed to finish splashgaurd

and im not actually doing the welding

[bainyboy sr]

ano that but if thats the way the cars getting welded you may aswell stop now as it will just fall apart , done mean to sound like a dick but your trying to do it rite so why not get the welding done right

[moffat]

once treated and caked in seamsealer and a good few layers of underseal will be fine. the bit on the inner sill will be covered by sill skin so that bits fine once its sealed properly.

[bainyboy sr]

sealer wont fix incomplete welds mate

[moffat]

there not incomplete :wtf:

[bainyboy sr]

they pics show the plates hardly welded , id say more of a tack job

[ryansnova]

sealer wont fix incomplete welds mate

:tosser: lol

[moffat]

there mig plug welded on (think thats what its called), they plates ont be coming off anytime soon

[brainsnova]

I just get plates all seam welded no matter where they are.

[bainyboy sr]

i wouldnt be so sure bout that

[moffat]

as said there not finished yet due to it started raining. plenty time for the car to be finished.

[moffat]

wee picture of the daily. no progress today on the nova due to the weather. bought some 60mm shocks and springs off another member last night

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/corsabeast.jpg

[moffat]

bought some 60mm front shocks and springs, they should be here tomorrow, bought some rear shocks too and got given 60mm rear shocks. and bought some strut top plates so the wanted list is getting smaller ;) also going to see another shell tomorrow as the winter has taken its tole on mine, should never left it out in snow but had no choice

[bainyboy sr]

lol im sorry but i half to laugh what was the point in buying all this stuff starting to weld it and givin up, a few people said at the start of your thread not to bother with it, but youve not got much left to do welding wise and your givng up , just keep at it mate just the sills an back arches todo surely you can do that

[moffat]

drivers splashgaurd, the bit behind the passenger one, battery tray, back panel, both sills, back archs. Never said i was giving up. Said i was going to look at another shell, doesnt mean il take it. The boy who is welding this one is happy to continue, obviously the last bit of welding needs finished,

im just looking at costs, im not wanting to be welding this one come come every mot. Nothing isnt fixable. Another option is to buy a welder, learn to weld and take a year or so to buil it but then id know everything was done.

[bainyboy sr]

if the car is welded right mate you wont need to weld it evrey mot , keep at it mate youve come this far why give up now?

[moffat]

really dont want to give up. Got to think whats more cost affective. As said a few posts back im wanting to put in a 1.6 16v, not wanting it to rip its self apart. Il view the other shell but if i dont take it il still continue with this one.

[bainyboy sr]

a 1.6 16v wont rip it apart mate will be fine what is the the other shell?

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

If its welded uo right now then all sealed up it should last mate just stick at it :thumb:

[moffat]

will see what happens. Either buy a welder, learn to weld and finish this one or reshell. As said ive got to look at it from a cost affective angle. Do have a garage but will only fit car in. So can only work on it outside. Folk are repairing worse shells, just i dont have experiance yet but i know if i keep at it ill learn/gain that experiance.

[brainsnova]

You should really learn to weld as with most older cars welding is needed and go the gas mig welder route

[vx kev]

You should really learn to weld as with most older cars welding is needed and go the gas mig welder route

Agreed :thumb: Were always gonna need to weld these old things at somepoint. Stick at it, do it right and it should last you long enough. Also sticking at this one will give you the experience to build a better one in the future ;)

[moffat]

well started stripping this down today, seats are out, stored in house out the way, exhaust nearly off, wings, gsi bumpers are all stored for the sr. going be a shame to see it go, anyone wanting anything before it goes pm me