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JaysNova

01-11-10, 09:36 PM

Had this about a year now and sold it to a friend a couple of months ago but fate brought

it back to me as my mate wrote it off after a beer or 2 "reversing into a bus."

So bought it back and got it through its MOT fitting a front panel and new tyres and

front wings and now starting to repair the back end fitting a rear slam panel and scuttle

whilst starting to prep for a full respray

Here it is when i 1st bought it then quickly started moddin' it

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01433.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01488.jpg
http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01437.jpg

Ive lowered it 60mm on Jamex struts and springs

Fitted GSi calipers and grooved discs on the front

Smoothed off the indicators and door locks and fitted remote central locking.

And just plan on keeping it simple and sell it after its resprayed.

Front panel plug welded and bonded
http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00327.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00319.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00322.jpg

Here its is after he "reversed into a bus"

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00455.jpg

Bought it back for £200 what a bargain

Had a tailgate from my old GTE rep lying around so got that rubbed down and primered

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00482.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00485.jpg

After welding up flushing the indicator and arial holes and preped for primer

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00488.jpg

Then repaired the dents in the door and flushed the door locks

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00495.jpg

With beefing up the holes with a metal plate and the mig it got too much

heat and warped the door slightly so started heat shrinking it with a wet sponge and the

gas axe.....works great

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00515.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00501.jpg

Wings primered up

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00526.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00527.jpg

Now started trimming the new back panel drilling out the spot welds

more photo's to come

Rickyb

01-11-10, 09:57 PM

looking good pall

Balley

01-11-10, 10:04 PM

Very nice to see another TD :)

Loving the Colour to :D

Subscribed!!

JaysNova

02-11-10, 04:29 PM

cheers guys

the cars goin to be the same colour Nova schwartz black

with the smoothed wings and locks i think it will set it off nicely

and colour code the handles and bumper with just the red stripe there to

split it up abit

Cle

02-11-10, 05:48 PM

Every plan on selling let me no :) im no to far away

moffat

02-11-10, 05:51 PM

looking good so far

7ova

02-11-10, 07:39 PM

nice work mate :thumb:

JaysNova

03-11-10, 10:36 AM

thanks guys will hopefully look the dogs once she's sprayed

will be my 1st respray so fingers crossesd lol

moffat

03-11-10, 08:02 PM

good luck.

i was looking at it when it was for sale

JaysNova

03-11-10, 08:54 PM

was that when i was gonna sell it as a rollin' shel a few months back?

Paddyrallyhead

03-11-10, 09:04 PM

looks like a great we shell and some good work going on

scorge01

03-11-10, 09:36 PM

looking good mate loving the td reminds me of my old one.
also some top work with the fitting pannels etc:thumb:

JaysNova

04-11-10, 09:01 AM

cheers guys will get more photo's up once the back panel is fitted

JaysNova

08-11-10, 05:30 PM

removed the back panel today and got the new one lined up and tacked on

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00564.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00565.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00566.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00567.jpg

wasn't as bad a job as i thought glad most of its done now.

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00569.jpg

Will need to get the porta power out tomorrow and straighten up the driver

side light recess as it is toeing in at the top.

Then once that's all done i can get on with gettin it sprayed :thumb:

Will get more pics of how it sits tomorrow

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00568.jpg

VXNova87

09-11-10, 07:24 PM

goodluck , im willing to chane my 1.0 nova to a 1.7 TD

JaysNova

09-11-10, 08:54 PM

derv power is certainly worth a try...... :)for a while anyway but it gets

boring revving out just after 4k lol

Nobby

09-11-10, 10:27 PM

looking good mate

Angus Closier

09-11-10, 10:29 PM

derv power is certainly worth a try...... :)for a while anyway but it gets

boring revving out just after 4k lol

Up the boost and fueling lots lol

Looks good mate, keep up the good work!

Balley

10-11-10, 08:20 PM

derv power is certainly worth a try...... :)for a while anyway but it gets

boring revving out just after 4k lol

My peak power were at 4400rpm and revved right round to 6100rpm and was still 90odd BHP at 5000rpm ,... I think you need some more fuel and boost my friend :)

JaysNova

10-11-10, 09:37 PM

My peak power were at 4400rpm and revved right round to 6100rpm and was still 90odd BHP at 5000rpm ,... I think you need some more fuel and boost my friend :)

bought a boost controller mate but never got round to fitting it.
Will be up for sale once she is painted though :thumb: ......maybe lol

Nova_Tek

10-11-10, 09:43 PM

Some great thorough work there dude. Pat on the back for saving a Nova that some people will feel was destined for the bin.

It's starting to look good :thumb:

JaysNova

10-11-10, 10:10 PM

Some great thorough work there dude. Pat on the back for saving a Nova that some people will feel was destined for the bin.

It's starting to look good :thumb:

thanks mate i'll be fitting rear arches in the next week or so..... so she'll me mint :thumb:

moffat

12-11-10, 09:37 AM

good work fella

JaysNova

23-11-10, 09:09 PM

Fitted the passenger rear arch panel today and hopefully get the drivers side

fitted tomorrow......here's a few pics http://images.migweb.co.uk/smilies/smile.gif

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00609.jpg

Trimmed the panel down abit and got rid of the excess i didnt need which makes

the job abit easier in the end http://images.migweb.co.uk/smilies/nod.gif

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00610.jpg

Cut out the old arch and found that it wasn't as rotten as i thought it would be and

had alot of good metal to bond/weld to.....

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00615.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00612.jpg

Got the panel sitting straight and lined up then put a seal of bond on the back

which will stop water getting in then tacked up the front....

It's better to tack iratically round the panel and not make a continuous weld. So

tack 1 side then the other,then back again otherwise the panel will warp with the

heat.So it ends end up looking like this....

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00617.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00616.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00619.jpg

That was all i did today so 1st thing tomorrow it'll get a skim of filler and primered.

So just sprayed some zinc primer on in the mean time. Which i forgot to take a

photo of http://images.migweb.co.uk/smilies/doh.gif

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00620.jpg

Nova_Tek

23-11-10, 09:12 PM

^ Seeing them pics just brought back memories of when my Nova was at the bodyshop. The way you've put the new arches on also looks exactly how the dude at the bodyshop fitted them lol

Great work :thumb:

JaysNova

23-11-10, 09:16 PM

Cheers mate thanks for the thumbs up.

My biggest test though will be the paint as it will be my 1st time doing a full

respray. So my **** will be tweeking trying not to get any runs.... lol on the

paint that is lol

Nova_Tek

23-11-10, 09:20 PM

Like I said mate, it's looking good.

If you need any inspiration check out my project thread (you'll see the new arches too lol).

Keep it going dude. Is it staying the same colour?

JaysNova

23-11-10, 09:27 PM

Thanks i'll have a look at your thread as it sounds like you've done alot too mate.

Keeping the same colour aswell as you don't see many at all in this colour.

I'm planning on selling it after all this but i'm slowly changing my mind about

that as i would love to have a TV feature on the td as im not sure they've done one yet :confused:

Nova_Tek

23-11-10, 09:30 PM

Same reasons why I kept my colour, haven't seen any in the same colour so it makes it somewhat special. Don't be surprised if you keep it lol

JaysNova

23-11-10, 09:56 PM

Nice thread dude i just had a quick scan and you've been busy too....keep it up

Nova_Tek

23-11-10, 10:19 PM

Cheers mate, busy but not busy enough lol

Balley

24-11-10, 01:00 PM

Thanks i'll have a look at your thread as it sounds like you've done alot too mate.

i would love to have a TV feature on the td as im not sure they've done one yet :confused:

Am thinking the same :)

gary_126

07-12-10, 01:26 AM

As said on mig, cool project! Comming along nicely

JaysNova

07-12-10, 05:08 PM

cheers guys but as the weather is total sh1t at the mo ive not had a chance
to get any more done

and as it's my daily driver till my Vec's finished its gettin covered it slush and salt NIGHTMARE!!!!:mad::mad:

vx kev

07-12-10, 07:31 PM

dj_wudgey

07-12-10, 07:39 PM

some nice work youve put into this matey!! im not keen on the engine though i dont liek dirty diesels!

JaysNova

07-12-10, 08:16 PM

Nice wee project this, are you doing all the work yourself mate? Certainly looks like it :thumb:
Ive got a L reg Td that im hoping to get started on soon, was possibly going to change the engine but with a few of these cropping up on here now and with favorable tweeks its looking like its staying Diesel power! :d
Thanks mate, yeah been battling away at it myself and it's been goin good so far.

But all this p1shy weather will start to get to it soon so hopefully get it finished asap :thumb:.

If i keep the TD then ill defo start on those mods too but i think ill sell once it gets sprayed as ive got a mint SR project i want to get finished in the summer.

vx kev

07-12-10, 08:17 PM

Good stuff, keep up the good work :thumb:

JaysNova

07-12-10, 08:19 PM

some nice work youve put into this matey!! im not keen on the engine though i dont liek dirty diesels!

lol cheers mate... i was the same bout the old derv until i drove this...

it's my 1st derv and ive saved an absolute fortune in fuel and its quite pokey once that little turbo spools up

dj_wudgey

07-12-10, 08:24 PM

Thanks mate, yeah been battling away at it myself and it's been goin good so far.

But all this p1shy weather will start to get to it soon so hopefully get it finished asap :thumb:.

If i keep the TD then ill defo start on those mods too but i think ill sell once it gets sprayed as ive got a mint SR project i want to get finished in the summer.

pics off the sr pics off the sr pics off the sr lol!!! yea its just the sound for me ive never been thagt botherd about mpg i put 40's on my sr lol but yea a mate had a diesel nova and it wasnt slow!! didnt beat my sr though lol

16v Nova Kev

07-12-10, 09:20 PM

not the way i would have fitted the arches but each to their own i suppose.:)

JaysNova

07-12-10, 09:29 PM

not the way i would have fitted the arches but each to their own i suppose.:)

What way would you have fitted them Kev??

dj_wudgey

07-12-10, 09:35 PM

dont be shan with the sr pictures get the build up nownot coming soon lol

JaysNova

07-12-10, 09:40 PM

dont be shan with the sr pictures get the build up nownot coming soon lol

lol lol lol lol lol would need to find all the pics on my old phone then onto photobucket and tbh i cba so maybe i should change my signature from coming soon to coming next Julember lol lol

Gettin the TD done has pulled me away from the SR but just for you mate i'll let you see 1 pic to keep you goin till it's done

16v Nova Kev

07-12-10, 09:41 PM

What way would you have fitted them Kev??

i would not have welded the metal on top of each other. like this
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/DSC00170.jpg

im not slating you either mate just its easier to fill the way i would do it:thumb:

JaysNova

07-12-10, 09:51 PM

[quote=dj_wudgey]dont be shan with the sr pictures

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SR%20Project/DSC01235.jpg

There you go mate :d

JaysNova

07-12-10, 09:53 PM

i would not have welded the metal on top of each other. like this

im not slating you either mate just its easier to fill the way i would do it:thumb:

It's cool mate im open to criticism. :thumb:

Would you have welded them together as a butt joint??

dj_wudgey

07-12-10, 09:54 PM

lol thanks for teh picture matey lol get her looking like a standard sr and there's no beating her matey!!!

16v Nova Kev

07-12-10, 09:55 PM

It's cool mate im open to criticism. :thumb:

Would you have welded them together as a butt joint??

yes mate it might take longer but you should have less to fill.:thumb:

JaysNova

07-12-10, 10:03 PM

yes mate it might take longer but you should have less to fill.:thumb:

True mate but i didn't want it to warp with the heat or burn holes through it.

But like you say if you took your time it would be better but unfortunately time was against me and i wanted to get it right 1st time

as it's the 1st time ive done something like that...... My biggest challenge will be when i give it the full respray though :eek:........any tips mate???

16v Nova Kev

07-12-10, 10:04 PM

will you be painting with 2k

JaysNova

07-12-10, 10:06 PM

lol thanks for teh picture matey lol get her looking like a standard sr and there's no beating her matey!!!

lol yeah man defo keeping her standard with just a few suttle changes like flushed wings/door locks smoothed front and back bumper etc....but better not give too much away just yet;)

JaysNova

07-12-10, 10:07 PM

will you be painting with 2k

No mate will go with water base

16v Nova Kev

07-12-10, 10:14 PM

No mate will go with water base

cool great stuff use it every day. just make sure everything is prepped and rubbed well. 500 dry or 800 wet on primer areas. just do light coats it might take 4/5 to cover and dry it with warm air you could use a heat gun turned right down and kept a good distance away. as it will boil. then you will need to clear laquer it.

JaysNova

07-12-10, 10:19 PM

Cool mate, im ok with the prep and stuff, also im getting to use a good booth, but i just don't know the best place to start spraying from(Top or Bottom?)
as i know it need to keep it wet as not to get overspray i just don't know where to start and work my way round

16v Nova Kev

07-12-10, 10:27 PM

i would start at the roof then bonnet then sides. get something to stand on too what colour are you doing.

JaysNova

07-12-10, 10:32 PM

i would start at the roof then bonnet then sides. get something to stand on too what colour are you doing.

Goin to go Novaschwartz or Diamond Black.

Both metallic so will need to drop coat after.....I just hope i get it right 1st time

dj_wudgey

08-12-10, 02:05 PM

lol yeah man defo keeping her standard with just a few suttle changes like flushed wings/door locks smoothed front and back bumper etc....but better not give too much away just yet;)

yea matey will look good like but you cant beat the look off a standard sr!! check my build thread out!! sr's rule matey lol

QuickTime

08-12-10, 02:12 PM

Good luck with it looks like its coming across good

JaysNova

08-12-10, 08:24 PM

cheers QT :thumb:

and ill have a look at your build thread and let you know how your doin mate ;)

Nova_Tek

08-12-10, 08:46 PM

Goin to go Novaschwartz or Diamond Black.

Both metallic so will need to drop coat after.....I just hope i get it right 1st time

If you are going water based mate they'll need a clear coat anyway. My NOva was done with water based. Took about 3/4 coats of colour and 3/4 coats of clear coat.

JaysNova

08-12-10, 09:11 PM

yeah will defo need to clear coat after water based coat as its not 2k and i want it sealed and protected.

the only thing im unsure about is that ive never been shown the best method and sequence of sprayin the whole car at once and how to keep it wet whilst moving onto the rest of the panels.

if i could get a diagram or vision in my head of the best way to go round or where to start/finish i would be sorted :thumb:

kyl3_l

08-12-10, 09:28 PM

u dont need to keep the paint wet mate. start at the top where it is better light so you can get a feel for the gun. start with the roof and work in section that you are comfotable with. do a rough covering coat on the roof then section by section until you have done the whole car. wait until dry. then a heavy coat or 2 desent coats, which ever you prefer, start roof and work round again. then wait until dry. then if your sure the car is covered in colour do the drop coat. turn your gun down to around 1.25 bar for the drop coat, this coat should look dry as soon as you put in on. leave for around 20 mins then do your clear coat. a half coat again not to heavy, wait untill slightly tacky, then finish with a heavy coat. remember there is a fine line between a mirror finish and it running so be careful, it will always polish up if its a little orange peeley! good look, hope this helps :thumb:

dj_wudgey

08-12-10, 10:47 PM

cheers QT :thumb:

and ill have a look at your build thread and let you know how your doin mate ;)

lol yea she looks good mate if i do say so myself i just want her better than mint though lol will be nice when your sr build thread comes up!!

JaysNova

09-12-10, 01:00 PM

moffat

11-12-10, 08:28 PM

be nice to see you at some scottish meets in this fella

JaysNova

13-12-10, 07:57 PM

Took the passenger door off to finish off the dents and get it all level and smooth but was distracted by this rot/fibre glass filled mess.

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00653.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00654.jpg

So.....started to cut out all the rot and make up and shape some sheet metal to act like a skin and welded/bonded it on.

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00655.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00656.jpg

i know some people might say that i should of just bought a door skin but this way it cost me nothing and i learned some good fabricating skills too :thumb:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00657.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00658.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00660.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00661.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00662-1.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00661.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00664.jpg

will get up more pics when i get it finished tomorrow and its all smooth and primered

vx kev

13-12-10, 08:04 PM

Liking the can do will do approach, good work :thumb:

JaysNova

13-12-10, 08:14 PM

Thanks ma man! :thumb:

Nova_Tek

13-12-10, 08:45 PM

Good work on the door mate, was a bit :eek: when I saw it

moffat

13-12-10, 08:48 PM

fukaye good to see folk giving things a bash

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 08:50 PM

great work pal any plans for the engine

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 08:52 PM

heres some old pics of the work in done with my engine
http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae121/paddyq85/nova/5854_1187139402638_1352900924_50714.jpg
http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae121/paddyq85/nova/5854_1187139282635_1352900924_50714.jpg

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 08:53 PM

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae121/paddyq85/nova/5854_1187139282635_1352900924_50714.jpg

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 08:54 PM

sorry about uploading same pic twice didnt come up on first one

lee-loon

13-12-10, 08:55 PM

All base coat needs clear on top hence the name base coat. Water and solvent uses the same application method.

3coats of colour should be enough,1 dust coat and 2 wet coats then 2 coats of clear.

JaysNova

13-12-10, 08:57 PM

cheers guys

JaysNova

13-12-10, 08:58 PM

sorry about uploading same pic twice didnt come up on first one
Don't really know how far to take the engine mods mate and not that familiar with the Izuzu TD engine on these one anyway. Any tips???

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 09:01 PM

disable the waste gate take white ring out and turn fueling up half a turn good induction kit and ss exhaust right through im only saying whate ive done so far still need a gsi bumper and intercooler

JaysNova

13-12-10, 09:07 PM

do you have pics on your thread on how to do those engine mods??

Spudly

13-12-10, 09:07 PM

disable the waste gate take white ring out and turn fueling up half a turn good induction kit and ss exhaust right through im only saying whate ive done so far still need a gsi bumper and intercooler

You dont actually need to do the white ring mod, and the fuel screw needs to be up waaaay more than half a turn, my old one was about two and a half turns lol

*edit*

TD tuning guide is here (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84830)

JaysNova

13-12-10, 09:14 PM

You dont actually need to do the white ring mod, and the fuel screw needs to be up waaaay more than half a turn, my old one was about two and a half turns lol

*edit*

TD tuning guide is here (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84830)

Thanks for the link mate ill have good read through it :thumb:

Spudly

13-12-10, 09:17 PM

Its easy enough you just need skinny hands to fit the pipes for the bleed valve on the turbo lol

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 09:19 PM

sorry pal i dont

paddy quinn

13-12-10, 09:20 PM

spudly no offence but you are mad lol

Spudly

13-12-10, 09:23 PM

Lol why what makes you say that...?

JaysNova

13-12-10, 09:39 PM

Its easy enough you just need skinny hands to fit the pipes for the bleed valve on the turbo lol

So which of these pipes has to be blocked off? Never modded a turbo car so this is new territory for me lol

JaysNova

13-12-10, 09:44 PM

down

JaysNova

13-12-10, 09:46 PM

sorry here's the pic

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3012/bleedvalve.jpg

Spudly

13-12-10, 09:48 PM

You dont block the pipe off you change it for the pipe youre going to fit the bleed valve into, if that makes sense:thumb:

JaysNova

13-12-10, 09:56 PM

Kind of...so if the pipe is disconnected them you fit a bleed valve. What happens to the bit the hose came off??

Spudly

13-12-10, 10:08 PM

Basically when you get a bleed valve you get a length of pipe with it, replce the one on the car with this and run it up the top of the bay where you can get at it (unlike in that guide as they wanted to hide it) so your pipe now runs exactly as the old one was, now chop it in half and fit the bleed valve, thats it done as if you get a two inlet/outlet one like most are it bleeds itself to atmosphere the more you adjust it, thats your boost done, then you need to up the max fuel screw a few turns (you will need a boost guage) then go play and see what its boosting, they run about 4psi standard and without doing the white ring you can happily see them doing 20+psi:thumb:

JaysNova

16-01-11, 05:45 PM

Been a while so here's an update.....

Wasn't happy with the wings that i flushed, as i hadn't sprayed any sealer/shutz on the back of them as i ran out of time then forgot bout them and the rust started to come through so cut them out again and welded them up neater and smoothed off again,then sprayed shutz on the back job done!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00670.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00668.jpg

then also rubbed down and painted the inner wings and sealed with tetrosyl

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00671.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00673.jpg

Here's the passenger door filled and smoothed

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00669.jpg

Before i finished up for the xmas holidays i wanted to protect all the hard work that's been done and not to let all the salt and sh4te on the roads eat away and soke through the primer and rust the new arch etc...so found some Toyota cool dark grey paint that was lying around think it was abit out of date but will do to seal up the car till i finish the body work and paint it the right colour :)

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00681.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00675.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00676.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00677.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00678.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00679.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00680.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00682.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00683.jpg

JaysNova

16-01-11, 05:47 PM

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00684.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00685.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00686.jpg

Here's how the car sits just now

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00752.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00753.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00754.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00757.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00755.jpg

Can anyone spot the problem here?? (apart from no door handle lol!!)

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00756.jpg

Balley

16-01-11, 06:09 PM

Looking good :)

JaysNova

16-01-11, 06:39 PM

Cheers dude :thumb:

Hows your TD coming along??

Balley

16-01-11, 07:11 PM

Well Thanks, I have just updated my project thread :)

vx kev

16-01-11, 07:26 PM

Can anyone spot the problem here?? (apart from no door handle lol!!)

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00756.jpg

Yeh, theres some Japscrap in the pics lol

Nice work though fella :thumb:

moffat

16-01-11, 07:32 PM

looking good

JaysNova

16-01-11, 07:36 PM

Yeh, theres some Japscrap in the pics lol

Nice work though fella :thumb:

Ha ha yeah i know that is a downer....feel free to photoshop it out as its not mine lol

JaysNova

16-01-11, 07:36 PM

looking good

Cheers buddy :thumb:

vx kev

16-01-11, 07:38 PM

Cheers dude :thumb:

Hows your TD coming along??

lol Sorry couldnt resist!

Just had the painter out today pricing up the job so should be going in for a full hit next month.
Got it running but the Head gasket or the head has mega failure with water going straight in one end and out the other so just going to get it stripped down and see if its worth fixing.
Priority is to get it looking good and get it running for TV in May!

Keep up the good work on yours bud :thumb:

JaysNova

16-01-11, 07:43 PM

Thanks mate good luck with the engine too

Im aiming for May aswell hoping she will ready for TV

So let the game begin :d lol

moffat

16-01-11, 07:46 PM

Thanks mate good luck with the engine too

Im aiming for May aswell hoping she will ready for TV

So let the game begin :d lol

i think half the scottish region is aiming for may lol

JaysNova

16-01-11, 07:50 PM

That would be the crack if a load of us turned up

JaysNova

16-01-11, 09:06 PM

Every plan on selling let me no :) im no to far away

Will do mate once it's painted it will be for sale as baby is on his way any day now :d

gary_126

16-01-11, 09:29 PM

That would be quite a cool colour for the nova once lacquered! Is it going original black?

JaysNova

16-01-11, 09:35 PM

Yeah i did think that adding some laquer might bring it up abit but its too dull for me and not original enough lol

Defo going the same colour Gary it looks the bizzo and not seen any the same

Rickyb

07-02-11, 07:50 PM

this is a mint project i reckon il bring you mine and you can do that next :D

JaysNova

07-02-11, 08:41 PM

lol Thanks mate but would be a long drive for you! Just bring a tent, some firewood and a tin of cold beans and camp outside til i finish it for you!!:thumb:

Southie

07-02-11, 08:53 PM

Really liking your progress on this, keep up the good work. :)

JaysNova

07-02-11, 09:36 PM

Thanks mate it's defo getting there but it's been on hold for a couple weeks as my newborn son has taken all my time and robbed me of sleep lol

All worth it though will be funny if i get the "small dude on board" sign stuck on the back too..........

Don't think i will though lol

JaysNova

21-02-11, 09:57 PM

Here's a little update as its been a while and been too busy so.............

Removed all the windows doors and windscreen.

If all goes well should be sprayed in the next couple of weeks

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00925.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00926.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00920.jpg

I just need to finish off rubbing down the drivers side rear arch,
sort a small dent in the drivers front wing
then filler on the drivers door where the skin was welded
and rub down and smooth the wheel well then its onto shooting some primer while i save up for paint

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00957.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00939.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00940.jpg

Also made a start to the wheel well

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00923.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00958.jpg

Then came across this whilst rubbing off the sealer

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00943.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00944.jpg

Cut up some sheet metal to fit then welded up

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00946.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00947.jpg

Then tried to make it abit neater and got carried away

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00949.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00952.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00953.jpg

JaysNova

21-02-11, 09:58 PM

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00955.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00956.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC00954.jpg

JaysNova

22-02-11, 08:29 AM

Still don't know if im going to keep it original Novaschwartz Black or VXR Black?? :confused:

Rickyb

22-02-11, 09:22 AM

this is a great project i love it and i think you should do it VXR black its a nicer colour IMO

JaysNova

22-02-11, 09:56 AM

Thanks mate. I would love to do it that colour just to be different aswell

Nova_Tek

22-02-11, 12:16 PM

Coming along dude :thumb:

Balley

22-02-11, 12:58 PM

Looking great mate, really gives me the motivation required to complete mine!

Dan

JaysNova

22-02-11, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys more updates to come as its gettin painted shortly but still don't know what black to get :confused: lol

Cle

04-03-11, 08:45 PM

My bonnet and roof are schwartz to give you idea what it looks like :thumb:

JaysNova

04-03-11, 10:47 PM

Cheers buddy had a wee look but looks more of a gloss black.....Will need to see it in day light.

Cheers for the bumper bud will put up pics soon when the car is sprayed!!!

JaysNova

18-03-11, 10:01 AM

Finally an update for the TD.

Bought a GSi front bumper the other week but needed abit of work done to it as it had a bulge on it from being damaged

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01043.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01045.jpg

So got the heat gun out and then pressed it down once warm to go back to original shape with no luck. So gave it a tap with a panel hammer and it cracked!! Some **** had just slapped on loads of filler on it!!!!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01046.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01047.jpg

So out came the SMC plastic filler

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01048.jpg

This stuff is really good and goes on smooth

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01049.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01051.jpg

turned out alot better than i thought

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01052.jpg

Sorted the gap between the toe n eye cover and bumper

from this....

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01053.jpg

to this....

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01054.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01055.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01056.jpg

JaysNova

18-03-11, 10:12 AM

Was off for a couple of days and came back to find my car primered but some other cnut!!!!

Was not happy as i wanted to make sure it was ready myself as im alot more fussier than most......

But he did a good job and that saved me some time so started flatting the whole car and then added sealer to the turrets.

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01057.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01058.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01059.jpg

started with the sealer

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01065.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01066.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01067.jpg

Before i got it in the booth for paint a put some stone chip on the front panel and boot well

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01070.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01071.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01072.jpg

JaysNova

18-03-11, 10:22 AM

Finally got the paint went for diamond black and got it in the booth....

Was brilliant shooting the car from start to finish myself, what a rush.

The boss said that was the best first attempt he had seen since he started in the business.

So was well chuffed with that and the finish was really good apart from a slight run on the drivers wing and that was it!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01089.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01090.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01091.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01092.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01095.jpg

JaysNova

18-03-11, 10:25 AM

Then lauqered

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01098.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01099.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01104.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01105.jpg

Pics are **** cause i use my phone but you can just see the run here

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01102.jpg

Love this colour alot

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01108.jpg

JaysNova

18-03-11, 10:26 AM

Spent a whole day flatting and sanding the car looks gleaming so will get the doors done on monday as i had to buy more paint

7ova

18-03-11, 10:43 AM

looking great fella, keep up the good work

JaysNova

18-03-11, 10:54 AM

Thanks mate :thumb:

JaysNova

18-03-11, 05:26 PM

more pics on monday when the doors/tailgate are painted up

Angus Closier

18-03-11, 06:32 PM

Paint looks good mate, Is a really good feeling knowing you have done it yourself! Keep it up!

Balley

18-03-11, 07:36 PM

That looks ****ing lush, I am now very jelous..

Will hopefully be getting my engine in tomorrow and running :D

Nova_Tek

18-03-11, 08:10 PM

Awesome mate. Looks lovely in black, great work. Would like to see it with some high quality pics :thumb:

JaysNova

19-03-11, 08:11 PM

Nova16vxe- Thanks its a great feeling mate and ive saved an absolute fortune doin it all myself :)

Balley- Cheers mate your jealous of my paint and im jealous of your souped up TD engine :thumb:

Nova Tek- Thanks man i ran out of paint though and had to get more paint so hope the doors turn out the same and ill get a digital camera too lol

moffat

19-03-11, 08:24 PM

mate that fooking stunning, love black novas

JaysNova

19-03-11, 08:33 PM

Cheers Moffat! Hopefully have this ready and built for Crail.....Fingers crossed!

Balley

19-03-11, 08:39 PM

Does look very nice.

I got mine running today... so am a happy bunny atm!

JaysNova

19-03-11, 09:11 PM

Black Nova's FTW!!!

Although i do like your white TD mate

Cle

20-03-11, 06:21 PM

That colour really does look good :thumb:

Balley

20-03-11, 06:24 PM

My mates just got a Sr today in black... must admit it suits the colour!

JaysNova

24-03-11, 09:03 PM

Got the doors and tailgate done but ran out of paint!
So have to wait till next weekend to get some more.
Then spent the next day flatting and polishing the whole car again with g3 then f10 then a good hand polish.
Nearly finished this project now....seems to be taking ages though.

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01114.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01115.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01116.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01118.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01119.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01120.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01121.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01122.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/DSC01123.jpg

Mags

24-03-11, 09:26 PM

looks good

Balley

24-03-11, 10:41 PM

Looks amazing

JaysNova

23-04-11, 04:16 PM

Long awaited update as i don't have the internet in my new gaff!

Here's some pics of the TD 95% finished.

All i need to do is freshen up the door handles, tailgate grab handle and paint the wheels and that'll be me happy!!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01132.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01133.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01134.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01135.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01139.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01140.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01144.jpg

Then decided to put this old skool Vauxhall badge on the bonnet and added some new numberplates too

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01158.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01157.jpg

Now had a good service for the summer and its trip to TV @ Crail and ready for selling :(

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/DSC01203.jpg

Cle

23-04-11, 04:43 PM

Cant wait to see it next weekend :)

Balley

23-04-11, 04:55 PM

That looks fooking lush pal..

JaysNova

23-04-11, 05:00 PM

Cheers Dan just glad all the hard graft is over....for now anyway lol

Until the next project starts.

So this will soon be up for sale :(

hotrod192

23-04-11, 06:20 PM

looks tidy

Balley

23-04-11, 06:40 PM

How much is she up for pal? I might know someone who could rehome her!

JaysNova

24-04-11, 12:24 PM

Tbh mate im unsure at the moment but im open to sensible offers

JaysNova

29-04-11, 05:08 PM

Now a digital camera finally does the Nova some justice!!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/JAYZCAVSRI/Nova%20SX/NOVATD.jpg

Cle

29-04-11, 06:38 PM

Soon as im driving mine im coming for a visit so i can get a photo like that :) lol

moffat

29-04-11, 06:39 PM

thats looking tidy. good job on the respray.

Rickyb

29-04-11, 09:17 PM

looking spot on buddy its a creddit to you

Balley

29-04-11, 09:39 PM

looks amazing pal

MK1_Ben

29-04-11, 09:48 PM

Makes me want a mk2, car is spot on buddy :)

Nova_Tek

29-04-11, 10:39 PM

Black always look great. Looking good :thumb:

JaysNova

06-05-11, 09:30 AM

Thanks guys its been a great build and at a ridiculously low budget cost i can't complain!!

JaysNova

26-08-11, 10:57 AM

Missing the TD especially when it comes to filling up. The Scooby just drinks the fuel compared to the Nova which seemed to run on fresh air sometimes!!

vx kev

26-08-11, 04:09 PM

Heres how it stands just now mate, soon to be with Softstars though. It runs on fresh air indeed, i did have it back up for sale as i didnt think it was practical enough for me but its just to damn cheap to run so its getting kept now. You have done a cracking job on it mate & I will do my best to keep it good!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Novas%202011/gsd10.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Novas%202011/gsd1.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Novas%202011/gsd2.jpg