gsi bumper on a mk1

[beggsy]

does anyone know whever a gsi bumper fits a mk1 nova. ino it will if a change the wings, grill and headlights. but just want to see whever they fit on but keeping it mk1? pics if anyone has done this.

[davidfox280585]

does anyone know whever a gsi bumper fits a mk1 nova. ino it will if a change the wings, grill and headlights. but just want to see whever they fit on but keeping it mk1?
yes they fit but leave a gap and in my opinion look poo;)

[L14MNP]

does anyone know whever a gsi bumper fits a mk1 nova
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp11/haslolz/fish-slap.gif

[beggsy]

L14MNP were you meant to send a pic?

[davidfox280585]

http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp11/haslolz/fish-slap.gif
you will never be a fisherman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[General Baxter]

no, you will just get hit with a wet fish for doing that lol

[L14MNP]

you will never be a fisherman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol damn people saving images with lOl in the names on Google. Actually I blame this board for having crap smiley shortcuts. :p

OP, I DID send a pic. That's what needs doing to you. lol

[davidfox280585]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUjVIZLiOkw

[beggsy]

the only reason i am asking is because there are alot more gsi bumpers around and they are generally in better nick than the gte ones i have seen. i do want to keep it mk1 but cant find a half decent bumper.

[L14MNP]

Look harder mate. GTE parts are far from rare. Don't worry about a few scratches etc as it can easily be repaired and will need matching to your paintwork anyway.

[Jack]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs312.snc3/28281_429686543884_667958884_5834007_5222045_n.jpg

GSi on a Mk1 :d

[Pistol Pete]

the only reason i am asking is because there are alot more gsi bumpers around and they are generally in better nick than the gte ones i have seen. i do want to keep it mk1 but cant find a half decent bumper.

The amount of wanted threads would suggest otherwise TBH lol

Gsi bumper will look odd. Will have a gap.

Looks ok(ish) on RJ's as he has twin headlight conversion.

[beggsy]

jack do them quad headlights cover up any cap though?

[davidfox280585]

jack do them quad headlights cover up any cap though?
yes jacks looks good others look gash,them quads cover the gap unless you got them then no:)

[L14MNP]

GSi on a Mk1 :d

Tyres are too big. :d

[davidfox280585]

Tyres are too big. :d
lol that arguement againlol
jack will have the banstick outlol does love his big tyres

[General Baxter]

his engine is also too big lol

[Pistol Pete]

lol

[davidfox280585]

tis certainly a unique machine

[Jack]

I'll take that ^ as a compliment lol


jack do them quad headlights cover up any cap though?
Yeah. The fitment is actually pretty good tbh!

I have to say the GSi bumper is SO much better than the GTE/SR to work with - there's lots more room behind it to get to the bracket, more room for the indicators/sidelights and wiring, the fitment along the wings is better, etc. I had to bash dents into the front panel to allow the indicators to fit with the SR front lol

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

Dont listen to all the people telling you not to do it be different and get bolting the GSI bumper on and make it fit

If there is a gap then just sort it out

I swapped my GSI front bumper for a full Mrk 1 snowplough and was glad I did because it looked so fresh and different from the norm so go for it lad :thumb:

It wont be easy but it can be done - Also try using your Mrk1 grill rather than cutting down a GSI grill

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

Just found this picture of a Mrk1 Nova Saloon with a GSI bumper but still using the Mrk1 SR grill

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt73/murphmad/gis3534.jpg

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt73/murphmad/GIS353.jpg

I can't see any gap and looks spot on imo

Link to owner of the car and page I found the pictures on - Give him a pm and ask him how he did it :thumb:

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157620&page=2

[beggsy]

cheers for that pal. you got another nova yet? whats happening with yours

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

Am supose to be viewing one later on today with Ste_Nova but my mate also has a Nova shell sat on his driveway which he said I can buy off him if this one aint good enough

Mine is sat on the back of a trailor waiting for me to be well enough to go and strip everything off/out it that id put on/in it so I can transfer it all over onto me next Nova project then the shell will be going straight to the scrap yard

[LEWI007]

I think it looks good imo.

Wouldnt mind one on mine but im keeping Old Sk0ol

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/38-1.jpg

[shed-on-wheels]

I think it looks good imo.

Wouldnt mind one on mine but im keeping Old Sk0ol

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/38-1.jpg


hello there just wondering who owned this nova as back in 2004 we bought a nova gte for scrap and under the rear carpet we found a photo but on the photo it had a manzel power box and the rocker cover was painted gloss black was just wondering who owned it thanks

[davidfox280585]

I think it looks good imo.

Wouldnt mind one on mine but im keeping Old Sk0ol

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/38-1.jpg
thats gotta be a modded bumper as there is no gap and they leave a good 2-3cm gap

[Bubba]

i have 3 GTE bumpers...one has 4 holes drilled in it, one im in the process of flushing and one is pretty tatty...and i paid...erm, i think i was given them.

so not rare at all

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

thats gotta be a modded bumper as there is no gap and they leave a good 2-3cm gap

Where is this so-called gap they are supose to have when you put the GSI bumper up to them ?

[reevie1987]

its a no from me im affraid to a gsi mk2 bumper on a mk1 stick to the original bumpers its the way forward but each to there own mate go for it if thats what you feel happy with will look odd though personally for me

[L33 LEG]

There's loads of gte bumpers for sale, just buy one and be done with it. Will look so much better and be cheaper.

[Jack]

thats gotta be a modded bumper as there is no gap and they leave a good 2-3cm gap
There is on that one, but the angle of the picture hides it

[Deanosri]

i told you other day they fit

[Spudly]

i told you other day they fit


As will a brick right in the middle of your screen if you throw it hard enough, will still look SHlT mind!

[John]

thats gotta be a modded bumper as there is no gap and they leave a good 2-3cm gap

Correct, Mr searle had the gap filled in so it didn't look pap!

[MK1_Ben]

To stop the arguing. I know it's not a GSI bumper, but it will sit the same.

This is when I didn't have a front bumper when starting to restore my MK1, I just chucked a spare MK2 bumper on. Check the gap underneath the lights, as said, a GSI bumper will have this gap too.

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af126/bsrally/21.jpg

[davidfox280585]

and that answers your question do you wear xxxxxl underpants when you only have a little one? no cos they look too big and daft like a gay mk2 bumper on a mk1! dont do it dude its not how to roll

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

Still looks fine to me even with that little gap and yes it looks like a very little gap imo which to someone who didn't know any difference wouldn't even notice

So you going to stick the GSI bumper on your car or keep all the people who think it looks wrong , because it only comes on the Mrk 2 Nova , happy and not bother ?

[MK1_Ben]

Maybe the pictures don't do it justice, it's a huge fugly gap in real life. And to anyone looking at it, it just looks like your panels don't fit right.

[Jack]

it just looks like your panels don't fit right.
Its even worse than the normal Vauxhall tolerances lol

[beggsy]

thanks for all the comments. i have always said i was going to keep it mk1 but just santed to see what others thourght. now i know. i do prefer the look of the mk2 bumper but it will be less hastle with fitting i will probably stick to mk1