2.0l bare shell rebuild

[kyl3_l]

i think its about time i put a project thred on here as i have been building this nova for around 2 years now!

you will all have to bear with me with the updates as i am not in a rush to finish this project so only work on it a few hours here and there. also i have been using several cameras/phones and have lost some pictures

this is a first time redtop build so any advice or critasism is very welcome.

start off with some pics of the almost bare shell because anything before these pics were lost

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[Iain]

Shell looks good, doing it slowly and right is the best way to do it IMO!

You stripping all the underseal off underneath too?

[kyl3_l]

Took all of the underseal on all arches completely off and just what was needed underneath, pictures 2 show you will be on shortly

[LEWI007]

That shell looks really clean mate.

Whats the plans on colours and parts, MK1 - MK2 ?

[moffat]

shell looks god what the plans?

[kyl3_l]

The shell is alot further on than that just need to put the pics on, colour is White. Mk 2 gsi rep is the plans as it was orginally a sr. Yeah as the future pics will show you the shell is in great nick, sat in a garage for 8 years!!

[LEWI007]

Is it a mk1 or a mk2 ?

Should be kept a mk1 SR if it is, what reg is it ?

[moffat]

gsi rep ftw lol

[kyl3_l]

It's a Mk 2 mate, j reg

[LEWI007]

Ahh, GSi will be nice then

[Connor]

J reg mk2 in white, best combination imo ;)
You having colour-coded gsi bumpers or not?

[kyl3_l]

Yer colour coded bumpers with the red stripe

[Connor]

Nice, i wanna get a colour coded set for my one

[kyl3_l]

some pics missing of doing the underneth but this is what i have

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0433.jpg

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used some hydrate 80 rust killer barrier system, supossed to be the dogs? but only time will tell i suppose! anyone else used this stuff? made by bilt hamber, regually advertised in classic car magazines

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[Its NOT a Merit]

That stuff is good i used it on my s13 project and havent been dissapointed. I sed a few of there products but doesnt that have to be wrapped in plastic or am im getting confused with another.
Looking good, i love a bare shell rebuild

[Rickyb]

loving it get more pcs up buddy.
rick

[kyl3_l]

That stuff is good i used it on my s13 project and havent been dissapointed. I sed a few of there products but doesnt that have to be wrapped in plastic or am im getting confused with another.
Looking good, i love a bare shell rebuild

thats the stuff mate, i covered it in cling film after the pictures were taken :thumb:

[kyl3_l]

some welding that was done, the usual nova places. suprisingly the boot floor and battery tray were mint as was the original back arches!!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0447.jpg

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the old ariel hole
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0465.jpg

where the bottom of the 1/4 panel meets the sill was rotton only on one side, a lot of people dont weld this properly, needs to be double skinned like so...

first skin
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second skin
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0444.jpg

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[Iain]

Some nice work going in to this, should be a goodun when finished. Stripping off the whole underneath yeah? What are you recoating it with?

[Graeme]

Excellent work there mate, seem to be few Novas poping up in the Cumbria area of late

[kyl3_l]

Some nice work going in to this, should be a goodun when finished. Stripping off the whole underneath yeah? What are you recoating it with?

Re coated it with a sound deadning coat which sets rock hard, keyed that and then a heavy coat of spray sealer which is brilliant, it sets like rubber just like the stuff vauxhall put on on in the factory. You need a special gun to spray it and it cost 8.50 a tube, I used ten tube which is the down side but it's definently worth it. Schutz should never put anywhere near a car, its crap and doesn't protect it!!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Re coated it with a sound deadning coat which sets rock hard, keyed that and then a heavy coat of spray sealer which is brilliant, it sets like rubber just like the stuff vauxhall put on on in the factory. You need a special gun to spray it and it cost 8.50 a tube, I used ten tube which is the down side but it's definently worth it. Schutz should never put anywhere near a car, its crap and doesn't protect it!!

Looks like a good project mate, keep it up, yeh your right Schutz is rubbish its for the bodgers of the world, it looks black shiney and all pretty but is sh7t cause it can trap the water or mioster under ir it and cause more rot !

iain

[Mieran]

Re coated it with a sound deadning coat which sets rock hard, keyed that and then a heavy coat of spray sealer which is brilliant, it sets like rubber just like the stuff vauxhall put on on in the factory. You need a special gun to spray it and it cost 8.50 a tube, I used ten tube which is the down side but it's definently worth it. Schutz should never put anywhere near a car, its crap and doesn't protect it!!

what make was the spray sealer?

[kyl3_l]

what make was the spray sealer?

It was "wurth" spray sealer mate

[kyl3_l]

strenghening kit and stitch welding done by the panel beater from work, very tidy job he made.

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[dj_wudgey]

Is it a mk1 or a mk2 ?

Should be kept a mk1 SR if it is, what reg is it ?

i agree with that matey mk1 sr's rule!!

[craig green]

Good looking work on the shell so far, subscribed.

[Damo]

That welding looks beautiful great work.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Nice one mate, strenthing kit looks good, nice welding.

iain

[Mieran]

Nice welds

looking forward to more updates

[kyl3_l]

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[nova_stee]

Looks very well this thats some good welding.

[gary_126]

nice work, keep at it :D

[dj_wudgey]

some good work there matey! this is a really good build will be one to watch for me!!

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments guys, more pictures up soon

[Iain]

Are you stitching in front of the turret? Doesn't look like it is in the pics but can't really tell.

[kyl3_l]

Are you stitching in front of the turret? Doesn't look like it is in the pics but can't really tell.

When I sanded down the engine bay the seam in front of the turrents had already been stitch welded and ground back a little to look neat, the person I bought the car off said it used to have a valver in, so I think somebody hasn't stitch welded it fully?? If you zoom on you can see what mean :thumb:

[martyboy228]

looks mint mate am doin the same the now with ma nova the now lol

[kyl3_l]

splash guards still intact

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moved the clutch cable guide down to stop it rubbing on the inlet manifold as much, Lidz gave me the idea, cheers buddy :thumb:

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being a sr it wont of had the studs that hold side skirt clips on originally. the car had some studs on in the wrong place when i got it, i tried some side skirts on and they were sitting flush with top of sill which is to high, so i had to spot weld some new studs on in the right place. took me two or three attempts to get it right, bit of a frustrating trial and error job!

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panel beater rolled the back arches. before they were rolled they were etch primed then primed

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once rolled i brushed a load of sealer on the inside waited until hard then a load more. then there will be sound deadning spray then spray sealer on top of that so there isnt a chance any water is getting past!!

[Benn]

Does the cable still go thru the hole on? As the cable comes straight off the top of the clutch pedal...

[kyl3_l]

Does the cable still go thru the hole on? As the cable comes straight off the top of the clutch pedal...

not got that far on to check benn, but i copied off lidz valver and it went through fine on his

[kyl3_l]

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a few pictures before the primer goes on

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some idiot had jacked up the car on the floor pan on the passenger side. it had cracked some of the sound pad so i took off what was needed and knocked the floor back down, there was some surface rust where water had creeped down the cracks and sat. so i rubbed the rust, put some rust killer on and will paint on top. then add a new sound pad afterwards

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i didnt know what to do with the headlining, it needs one of the rods that keep it tight repaired but it is so brittle i left it in and just masked it off for now until i deside what to do with it at a later date

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/114.jpg

[Iain]

Awesome, looks great. What are you using to strip it back to bare metal everywhere?

[kyl3_l]

Awesome, looks great. What are you using to strip it back to bare metal everywhere?

thanks iain, we have a huge heavy duty sander at i used that with 40 grit discs, then went over that with a smaller da sander with 80 grit discs and once the dents were filled went over the whole lot with a 240 grit. any place i couldnt get a da sander into i used a tiny air sander with abrasive wheels on. and any place i couldnt get with that i used sand paper with my hands until i had no skin left lol

[AdamK]

Subscribed cant wait to see it finished, top job mate

[chug1106]

lovely job mate
see the strengthing kit, do you fully weld them or just do same as seems every inch? i just did one of my plates tonight?

[dj_wudgey]

this is fooking awesome mate!! what colour you painting her?? but its a awesome project this matey!!

[kyl3_l]

lovely job mate
see the strengthing kit, do you fully weld them or just do same as seems every inch? i just did one of my plates tonight?

weld right round and in the middle where the holes are mate

[kyl3_l]

this is fooking awesome mate!! what colour you painting her?? but its a awesome project this matey!!

cheers mate :thumb:
going to be white gsi rep

[chug1106]

cheers mate,good luck

[dj_wudgey]

cheers mate :thumb:
going to be white gsi rep

nice matey!! will look sweet!!

[kyl3_l]

etch primer put on

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and primer once that dryed

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[Pistol Pete]

Looking good so far!

[moffat]

looking really good fella

[lee-loon]

Just done a 2year old vauxhall tigra the same way with a buffer/sander with a 80 disk,been painted 3 times in 3 month so need to strip it down to bare metal.

Keep up the good work

[gary_126]

Looking great!

[kyl3_l]

sorry there has been no update in a while!!

rubbed down the primer and primed it all again because i had loads left, will do it good, more layers for the stone chips to get through:)

rubbed down primer in wheel arches and put a load of sound deadening spray

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once that had set rock hard rubbed it again, not to much so it went through, just enough to key it so the black spray sealer doesnt peel off

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next i brushed sealed all the seams making sure there was no holes or seams missed, dont want any water sneaking in!

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and lastly a new sound/protective pad for the spare wheel well

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[kevster]

nice work there !!!! i will keep a eye on this one:)

[Iain]

Nice nice, what seam sealer are you using?

[kyl3_l]

Nice nice, what seam sealer are you using?

its wurth seam sealer iain, but any seam sealer will do the trick

[shed-on-wheels]

this is sexual fella ive decided im going to stripp my nova back down lol

[7ova]

loving your work mate, keep the photo's updated.
have some rep :thumb:

[Iain]

its wurth seam sealer iain, but any seam sealer will do the trick

Cool just checking as I was worried you had applied silicone sealer (I've made that mistake before thinking it would be the same as seam sealer lol)

[G-nova]

Loving your work mate keep it up. I'm doing the same to my engine bay at present +REP

[kyl3_l]

before i put the some pictures up of the some of the car painted i will explain how im doing it. because this is by no means a quick build i painted the engine bay and the inside of the car and left the outside in primer for now so when, not if, it gets knocked , scratched etc sitting in my garage when puting the engine in its not to paint again if that makes sense?:tard:

with the engine bay painted i can put engine, wiring, suspension, new brake/fuel lines in etc etc basicilly building it back up to be a car again, then i can take it back to work to get fully sprayed with the engine bay and insides getting masked off:thumb:

[kyl3_l]

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[Benn]

Yes it makes sense and the bay looks stunning.

[davidfox280585]

awesome

[Pistol Pete]

Love fresh paint. Looks good.

[moffat]

looks amazing fella

[Cassidy16v]

Looking well mate, very well. Will look forward to seeing it finished! ;)

[Balley]

Looks truely amazing :)

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for your comments guys

[Yorkie]

Now thats a proper project! :D

[kyl3_l]

building the rear disc conversion. asked my dad to make me some handbrake cable guides and he made them out of gate hinge things and nylock nuts lol they work a treat though lol

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/150.jpg

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[kyl3_l]

had a little accident when grinding off the brake dust shields, grinder snagged and took 3 swipes at me! would of had the job in the vice if i was working, instead of holding with one hand and grinding with the other, but when your doing your own car after work, time is money!lol

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/151.jpg

[connor c]

thats nasty lad,same happened a mate but with a wirebrush attachment
project looks brilliant,nice to see your doing nearly everything rather than stripping it,sending it to specialist and then rebuild it when the hard work was done

[frills]

ouch,

[Connor]

That'll scar nice :cool:

[Balley]

Yum

[kyl3_l]

pressing old bushes out

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0501.jpg

a load of bits hung up an painted

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back axle built up with new calipers, pads, discs, handbrake shoes, hand brake, wheel bearings, polybushes

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[Connor]

Nice work mate, rear beam looks very smart

[Rickyb]

im loving this project i reackon this is gonna be up there with the the likes of nick j & benn
:thumb: s up to you
rick

[kyl3_l]

Nice work mate, rear beam looks very smart

cheers dude

[kyl3_l]

im loving this project i reackon this is gonna be up there with the the likes of nick j & benn
:thumb: s up to you
rick

i doubt that mate but thanks alot much appreciated :thumb:

[kyl3_l]

pics of the beam finished

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[matthew172]

looks top notch that fella

[honie5]

That's looking class mate! Shall look forward to seeing it finished when it does lol far to much work for my liking but fair play!

[Balley]

Looks awesome!

[Pistol Pete]

Looks good. Any info on the cables used? Or have you said already?!

[Iain]

Nice work mate, what do you plan for brake lines? Copper/braided?

[kyl3_l]

Looks good. Any info on the cables used? Or have you said already?!

Used nova long and cavalier estate short :thumb:

[kyl3_l]

Nice work mate, what do you plan for brake lines? Copper/braided?

I'm using a twin master cylinder pedal box in the engine bay so I'm just going to run copper for the front brakes (except braided hoses) and will only need a single copper line under the car to the back, then use a t-piece on the rear beam that will split it into braided for the rears, so when it comes to servicing rear calipers come off with lines still attached

[kyl3_l]

Will get some pics up of the engine rebuild next. My dads helping me with engine as he is a mechanic. Rebuilding an early 20xe from an astra gte

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[matthew172]

good work so far mate

[kevster]

yeah spot on fella

[kyl3_l]

Had crank, rods, flywheel and clutch plate lightened and balanced at Lancaster Engines.

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[kyl3_l]

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/173.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/175.jpg

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http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/176.jpg

Bedding valves in has got to be the best job so far, hours of fun and happiness :) lol lol :)

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/177.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/196.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/197.jpg

[Iain]

You're cracking on well with this, nice work on the engine

[Gareth_C]

looking good mate. should be a good one when its done

[MK1_Ben]

Really nice project this, love the attention to detail on it. :)

[matthew172]

u have fun with the stem seals?

[kyl3_l]

u have fun with the stem seals?

No!!!! What a pain in the ****, worst thing was I had done a couple before I realised I hadn't put the metal seats the valve spring sit on first. lol

[Iain]

I did the same on my engine, properly annoys you when you realise huh lol

[kyl3_l]

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/043.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/044.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/045.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/046.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/048.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/057.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/054.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/055.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/056.jpg

[shed-on-wheels]

just looking at these pics dude and is there a spring missing from the tensioner but really well built dude well done

[nova_stee]

Doesnt matter about that spring never had one on any of mine aslong as the bolts tight

[kyl3_l]

just looking at these pics dude and is there a spring missing from the tensioner but really well built dude well done

Don't want the spring coming off and getting caught in the belt :thumb:

[shed-on-wheels]

ahhh good thinking bud well done on this nova but wont it be a shame to cut that lovley chassi leg up now to accomadate the bigblock alt pully?

[shed-on-wheels]

my bad just looked at the pics again :)

[kyl3_l]

Some bodging gasket on 5th gear case so cleaned it up and put a fresh gasket on.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/058.jpg

New driveshaft oil seals

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/059.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/061.jpg

Lugs off

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/060.jpg

Quick rack, pedal box and brake lines in before the engine gets put in

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/062.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/065.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/063.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/066.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/064.jpg

Before anyone says I forgot to put in the heater matrix and cut and bend the pipe!!!!! Arrrrhhhhh!!!! :mad: Hope there is room to do it afterwards?

[Iain]

What's that weird steering rack bracket?

[kyl3_l]

What's that weird steering rack bracket?

I think it's off a corsa Iain, can't remember where I got it. Should make it a little more sturdy than the two nova brackets

[Connor]

This build is very impressive :)

[bbutl86]

just look at the hole project and just brilliant top notch all the way. just starting my full shell strip down hope it will be half as good. best of luck mate

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments folks.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/067.jpg

Bit of a different way to fit the engine but have use if a fork lift so seemed like the easiest way lol

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/068.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/069.jpg

[kevster]

like it lol , 10/10

[LEWI007]

Looking very nice mate and your not hanging about either, keep up the good work.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking very nice, like the progress with the shell and engine matey, keep at it.

iain

[matthew172]

that looks top notch fella, ill have to come round again for a look at the progress

[kyl3_l]

that looks top notch fella, ill have to come round again for a look at the progress

Cheers mate. Yer your welcome to land up whenever mate, will give you a shout sometime soon :thumb:

Still havnt been for a look at yours yet gadge, looks spotless!

[bbutl86]

looking good mate just a quick question how easy to change to the pedal box set up.

[Mike]

I think it's off a corsa Iain, can't remember where I got it. Should make it a little more sturdy than the two nova brackets

It is off a Corsa.

[kyl3_l]

looking good mate just a quick question how easy to change to the pedal box set up.

You will need to scrap the standard master cylinder and servo for the pedal box and put new brake lines in as you will be using seperate lines for front and back instead of diagonal lines. Also will need to plug up the hole in the inlet manifold where the servo vacuum pipe would go.

The pedal feel will be alot harder without a servo but I think you can adjust the pivot of the foot pedal to make it better, havnt got this far yet though.

[bbutl86]

thanks mate just started to strip mine and got given brand new pedal box free dont know anyone that has one fitted so look forward to see how you get on with yours to see if its worth it

[connor c]

loving the work lad,great project:thumb:

[Benn]

You'll have trouble getting in to bend the clutch cable hole iirc.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/060.jpg

Why've you cut this lug off?

[kyl3_l]

You'll have trouble getting in to bend the clutch cable hole iirc.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/engine/060.jpg

Why've you cut this lug off?

Done the clutch cable hole, it's the heater matrix pipe I forgot to do.

I thought there was a lug to come off for tie bar clearance and was the one in picture for radiator fan?? Can't remember now

[Iain]

Yes the above one fouls the standard rad fan (not an issue if you're running a slimline one in front though)

Correct there's a lug underneath somewhere that can foul the tiebar

[kyl3_l]

Made a rose jointed short shifter linkage using m8 and m10 rose joints. Drilled using a lathe.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/971c3067.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/b29c6018.jpg

Started the tap in the lathe to make sure it was straight

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/92c78e3f.jpg

Then finished by hand

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/c13f3000.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/7508150b.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d21c9db2.jpg

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http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e3e8fb87.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/f8111cb9.jpg

[kyl3_l]

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0491.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0493.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0494.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0495.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0496.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0492.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0497.jpg

Don't know what weight the springs take but think I'm going to wait until it's on the road and then have a play with suspension settings, springs and anti roll bar to see what I like the feel of

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/100_0498.jpg

[Angus Closier]

Really nice build mate, Got any idea what sort of time this will be finished?

[Bungalow_Barlow]

Don't want the spring coming off and getting caught in the belt :thumb:

the spring come off on my old xe nova and smashed every valve and guide. always left spring off since

[brainsnova]

Excellent build mate :thumb:

[kyl3_l]

Really nice build mate, Got any idea what sort of time this will be finished?

Hopefully later on in the year but in no rush really going to be using it as a second car.

[M Sutton]

Awesome build!!

[kyl3_l]

Driveshafts built up

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/6b404b58.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d263835b.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/ddac8345.jpg

Fresh GM valver brakes

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/203.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/suspension%20etc/204.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/87f04311.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/2ffc8ccd.jpg

Finally the shell trolly can be returned to work! Nice to have it back on wheels, makes it feel like its becoming a car again. :)

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e5a8ffc1.jpg

Wheels I have on at the moment to roll it around on, not sure if I like them??

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/ef696131.jpg

As she sits at the moment

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/73b97d9e.jpg

[Iain]

Very nice, what shafts are those? Big block inners and Nova outers? They look tapered?

[kyl3_l]

Very nice, what shafts are those? Big block inners and Nova outers? They look tapered?

Well spotted iain I never even noticed before unless it's just the picture? Long story with the shafts. I originally had m-tech big block hubs and shafts but there was alot of play with the hubs inside the bearing so took them back out. Then I remembered I had these which I didn't know exactly what they were :confused:
after playing about with different c.v joints I think they could be specially made shafts unless anyone can tell me diffenent?? They fit in 28 spline nova outers, which I believe are sr/1.2 not the gsi 22's and they fit in big block inners, can't remember the splints now, 25???

These shafts came with the car, which had been in a shed for 8 years and I have had it for 3, so I thought 11 years, could be specially made shafts before people knew to use 22's with cav inners??

Could be wrong, but they fit anyway!!

[Mieran]

Is that a Corsa C linkage?

[kyl3_l]

Is that a Corsa C linkage?

Not a clue! :confused: Can a Corsa c linkage be used?? I had 2 linkages and they both looked very similar but the one I used had a shorter throw at the selector end so Rose jointed that one. Took a bit of time to stop it from fouling on stuff but can now get all gears, will just need adjusting once its on the road

[Mieran]

Yeah looks like it to me, Nova and corsa B ones have a hook in them

pic of a C linkage

http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Attachments/Image000_001.jpg

[kyl3_l]

Yeah looks like it to me, Nova and corsa B ones have a hook in them

pic of a C linkage

http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Attachments/Image000_001.jpg

Yer the pivot part look the same but the bar I took off it was a nova one before I fitted the adjustable bar. I did have to take a slight notch out to clear the speedo cable

[Balley]

Well spotted iain I never even noticed before unless it's just the picture? Long story with the shafts. I originally had m-tech big block hubs and shafts but there was alot of play with the hubs inside the bearing so took them back out. Then I remembered I had these which I didn't know exactly what they were :confused:
after playing about with different c.v joints I think they could be specially made shafts unless anyone can tell me diffenent?? They fit in 28 spline nova outers, which I believe are sr/1.2 not the gsi 22's and they fit in big block inners, can't remember the splints now, 25???

These shafts came with the car, which had been in a shed for 8 years and I have had it for 3, so I thought 11 years, could be specially made shafts before people knew to use 22's with cav inners??

Could be wrong, but they fit anyway!!

I also have a tappered shaft on mine, thought it were weird at the time!

[lidz]

looking really good barnet !

[kyl3_l]

Nice little present from the postman. Opted for this lexmaul 4-2-1 manifold over a btb/sbd manifold with it being cheaper and stainless steel. Should be more than ok for a standard built engine. Looks bang on to me, a nice size improvement over standard.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/42c28932.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/ed54066f.jpg

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http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/11baf4a2.jpg

[kyl3_l]

New thermostat

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/5e8f8b89.jpg

New manifold studs and nuts

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/3fe95490.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e0735b00.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d065f182.jpg

New gsi radiator

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e16d78f0.jpg

Having a problem with the radiator fouling the manifold so will have to move radiator mounts forward somehow

Needs to be sitting about here

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/2fd609a3.jpg

Leaving this much room hopefully

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/58297a5f.jpg

[Iain]

You can just redrill the RH hole in the crossmember so it sits at an angle? Looking good though! What exhaust system are you going for?

[kyl3_l]

You can just redrill the RH hole in the crossmember so it sits at an angle? Looking good though! What exhaust system are you going for?

Not really thought about the exhaust yet. Proberbly get one made up by a company near me. What do people recommend??

[Gareth_C]

Not really thought about the exhaust yet. Proberbly get one made up by a company near me. What do people recommend??
I found on a slighty modded c20xe (175bhp) a 2 1/4 was a good choice

[Iain]

Yeah go for a custom fit one, at least you'll know it's a perfect fit that way.

[jafanan]

great build, gave me some motivation to keep going at mine

great quality of parts being used also

[NOV4_SPORT]

looking good matey.

iain

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Wiring sorted out thanks to Matthew172, top job he did, looking really neat.

Joining the astra loom in here

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/b0ce6045.jpg

Soldered and taped up

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/dabcf7e7.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/2d481958.jpg

Took rev counter and ignition live wire from down here and re routed them

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/eac7b12d.jpg

Extended the temperature wire an brought it round to this side of the loom

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d7ac1b15.jpg

Fuel pump wire with in line fuse holder. Yellow one was put in for engine management light

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/bd9f8c57.jpg

Being an early loom it has a separate mini loom with the icv and knock sensor plugs in. I was missing this part so I chopped the multi plug off and wired knock sensor and icv plugs off a later loom straight in

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d5cc4e71.jpg

Some of the loom taped back up but then out of insulation tape

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/3ff0fd31.jpg

[matthew172]

good work

[istf]

Hi! Is it enough space to the stabilizer arm with the Lexmaul?

[kyl3_l]

Hi! Is it enough space to the stabilizer arm with the Lexmaul?

Stabilizer arm??:confused:

[istf]

Stabilizer arm??:confused:
I think about the anti-roll bar, cross stablilizer (if you have).
Sorry about my unperfect English :roll:

[kyl3_l]

I think about the anti-roll bar, cross stablilizer (if you have).
Sorry about my unperfect English :roll:

I don't have an anti roll bar on yet mate so couldn't say for sure sorry, I think it should be ok if lowering blocks are used. I will let you know if it fits when I get one :thumb:

[kyl3_l]

Finished tapeing up the loom. Might get some if that wiring plastic tubing to go over it make it look a bit better?

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/45b97ec7.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/8a08f23c.jpg

New gsi fuel tank being used

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/ecb03855.jpg

Now waiting for a dual oil pressure switch

[Connor]

Wiring looks tidily done.
Progress in general has come along way since last time i checked

[Balley]

:d

[Balley]

:d

[kyl3_l]

Thought I better carry on with the doors and tailgate i started ages ago seen as the shell is close to getting painted!!

Passenger door I stripped ages ago

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0472.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0474.jpg

Seam is rust free :)

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0473.jpg

Unfortunently drivers door looked perfect aswell but wasn't once stripped to metal, is rotten in both corners but luckily it's just the skin and the seams are ok so it will patch up well. I have 3 doors that are all the same, look fine but once stripped there full of rot covered in filler so I give up, patching up it is. Luckily the panel beater at work is very good at stuff like this, he's into his old fords the saddo lol

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/936aed21.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/f191f668.jpg

Seams are good

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/1bd0b232.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/4841e2fb.jpg

Tailgate rotton too :mad:

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/2da0ff23.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/39154af9.jpg

Luckily Lidz had a clean one he sold me

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/3dee01e3.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/88942e9d.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/26fdf41f.jpg

[saloonwoody]

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0455.jpg
dont you need those two holes underneath ?

[kyl3_l]

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/nova%20shell/100_0455.jpg
dont you need those two holes underneath ?

Yer they were out of place iirc, long tine ago! So welded up an re drilled

[7ova]

your doing a great job on the nova mate,
looks like you've put in a lot of hours
keep it up mate

have some rep

[kyl3_l]

your doing a great job on the nova mate,
looks like you've put in a lot of hours
keep it up mate

have some rep


Cheers mate, yer countless hours, never ending!

[kyl3_l]

Ratched out the bumpers today

Brand new gsi front bumper, seems a shame to use it, just want to keep wrapped up in the garage for safe keeping lol

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/546b2f46.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/a9aae681.jpg

Gsi rear bumper also

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/22fa22f0.jpg

[Iain]

£150 on eBay yeah? lol I was waiting for noone to bid so I could offer a bit less you bugger lol

[kyl3_l]

£150 on eBay yeah? lol I was waiting for noone to bid so I could offer a bit less you bugger lol

No wasn't me Iain, I've had mine lying around for a few years, got it with a unfinished project I bought got spares. So u will have to blame someone else for that one!! lol

[Benn]

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/546b2f46.jpg

Something so nice about a brand new bumper.

[Iain]

No wasn't me Iain, I've had mine lying around for a few years, got it with a unfinished project I bought got spares. So u will have to blame someone else for that one!! lol

Doh apologies for the accusation! It'll look sweet, you're not going to paint it are you? :(

[kyl3_l]

Doh apologies for the accusation! It'll look sweet, you're not going to paint it are you? :(


I'm afraid I am, that's why it will be ashame to use it but the only other gsi bumper I have isn't the best and towing eye is missing so is just a spare really. Don't fancy spending £65 + on a bumper that I already have. Would look awesome unpainted on a white car!

[kyl3_l]

Finishing getting parts in primer ready for paint hopefully this month

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/a7ac9a85.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e0e0e5d0.jpg

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http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e2448368.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/a690ccab.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/6f175274.jpg

[kyl3_l]

Twin oil pressure switch fitted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/8b2bb46f.jpg

New radiator with slimline fan adjusted and fitted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/8a501710.jpg

Gsi dials with sr speedo and rev gauges. Reset milage, be rude not to for a rebuilt car :)

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/dc5944b5.jpg

Dash in

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/039ab08f.jpg

Genuine t-piece being used, just on with the coolent pipes at the moment

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/2cbb613e.jpg

[Iain]

Nice work, reset mileage is great but screws up any MOT history you're keeping lol That all the panels painted up now then?

[matthew172]

coming along nicley now mate

[kyl3_l]

coming along nicley now mate

Cheers mate, not nicely enough, another summer is passing me bye! next summer it's is lol

[kyl3_l]

Nice work, reset mileage is great but screws up any MOT history you're keeping lol That all the panels painted up now then?

No history what so ever anyway so another reason to reset the milage :) As far as I'm concerned it's a 2011 on a j plate lol

No, panels are just in primer like the outside of the shell. So should only take me a weekend to rub down, paint and polish. Then it's just putting the final pieces back together. Hopefully! No rush to get it done though so start if next year is realistic finish date

[ryansnova]

cars looking good mate :) the dash looks minted lol

[gary_126]

I love this car, great work so far!

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments :)

[kyl3_l]

Been a long while since last update mainly because I've been busy but also havnt been in png much because I hate the new website, if it ain't broke dont fix it! :mad:

So here goes with a big update......

New wings, unfortunately there copy's but better than rusty ones!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/03f26650.jpg

Wings filled and set up for primer

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http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/b47e4247.jpg

Once primed I stone chipped the insides and round the arch edge

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/0ceb8f17.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/9bfdc92e.jpg

Then painted before fitted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/763c895a.jpg

Finally got the panel beater to weld the drivers door up

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/ecc41df2.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/7ab9fb5a.jpg

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[kyl3_l]

Coolant pipes fitted and pressure tested to make sure there is no leaks

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/4bde1034.jpg

Brushed some waxoyl on the usual rot place before fitting the battery tray

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/56fd459f.jpg

Made fuel lines and fitted pump and filter using a make shift ramp lol didn't get any pics of the work but will post some up once it's on a proper ramp up at my work

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/b9e10e71.jpg

Engine bay finished off and had her running for the first time after alot of hassle with having no fuel or spark, turned out in the end vauxhall had sent me the wrong fuel injection relay. Useless fcuks. Runs well

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/3ae1dc29.jpg

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Fixed the correct relay neatly on a radiator bracket

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Pic of the spark plug cover before it got a lick of paint

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Car getting trailered up to work to get painted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/b308760b.jpg

[fossit85]

looking good bud. im in the middle of restoring my nova it at the same stage as you. seing yours is giving me the kick up the **** i need!

[gary_126]

great work as usual :D Nice to see a door being repaired rather than just replaced (properly repaired aswell)

[LEWI007]

I think this is going to be something special when its finished, it looks really nicely put together so far, very clean.

[matthew172]

looking good mate

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments :thumb:

Door primed and fitted with the other door along with wings and bonnet to make sure it all lined up before painted

Spot welded side skirt nipples on to the wings

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Bonnet was just slightly touching the engine so had two slots chopped out and knocked in then welded back up. Then smoothed it off with filler and re-primed. Looks alot neater than just chopping a bit out, need some pictures of it finished.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/df4fefb3.jpg

Car an bits in the spray booth ready to be painted

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[Iain]

Neat bonnet mod, mine needed loads taking out to clear properly!

When's the spray day then?

[kyl3_l]

I spayed it a couple of weeks ago before I went on holiday iain. Will get some pics up now

[kyl3_l]

Pics of the car painted. Fitted the doors, bonnet, tailgate and bumpers straight away so they weren't lying around getting marked by people from work!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/efccf821.jpg

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Up to date now so now now time to start putting it back together, if I can remember where all the bits are lol

Also undecided whever to put the gsi vinyls on or just leave it all White with just the gsi stickers on doors and tailgate? I'm thinking vinyls at the moment to go with dark wheels but keep changing my mind on the wheels :confused:

[7ova]

nova's looking really good mate
keep up the good work
stu

[LEWI007]

Looks mint and fresh.

Get all the vinyls on and go all the way, silver or white wheels for me.

[matthew172]

keep the wheels dark mate as it looks awesome, vinyl or no vinyl i think it would look great

[G-nova]

very nice, fresh out the box lad good work

[gary_126]

looks magic!

[scott.parker]

How have i not seen this before!

Looks amazing mate! utterly spot on, what you going for then, a full GSi Rep show car? if so do full vinyl pillars and all decals etc..

+rep for awesome work, guessing your a sprayer?

Scott

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments guys

[Iain]

Another vote for the vinyls, not too many of them with them on

Skirts staying grey too?

[kyl3_l]

How have i not seen this before!

Looks amazing mate! utterly spot on, what you going for then, a full GSi Rep show car? if so do full vinyl pillars and all decals etc..

+rep for awesome work, guessing your a sprayer?

Scott

Thanks Scott, much appreciated.

Not sure what I'm going for yet?! I'm not to fussed about showing it, more for driving in good weather. I think I will be going for the pillar vinyls, still unsure about the tailgate. I quite like tailgates with no vinyl with the red stripe in the bumper an a gsi sticker.

Yes I'm a sprayer mate

[kyl3_l]

Another vote for the vinyls, not too many of them with them on

Skirts staying grey too?

I wish I never said anything about vinyls now, it isnt helping my decision lol

Yes skirts are going to be grey. Are the skirts, pillar vinyl and tailgate vinyl all the same colour?? I always thought the tailgate vinyl was darker with the tailgate handle lighter grey like the pillar vinyl and skirts etc?

[Benn]

See i love the all white look, maybe with just the GSI style boot vinyl on it...

[nova_stee]

vinyl all the way for me

[kyl3_l]

A heavy coat of waxoyl everywhere i possibly could

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/62afd1ca.jpg

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Windscreen and back window put in, all windows are original green tint

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Spoiler properly sealed and put on

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/746a7f15.jpg

Have decided on putting the pillar vinyls on, their in the post, and leave the tailgate white with a gsi sticker. Then if I decide the back end is too plain the vinyl is easy put on then.

[Andy]

Very nicely done mate-top work.

[scott.parker]

Looks nice mate, and i spy with my little eye..... a package i sent to you! lol it looked like a golf club!

Scott

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good buddy, keep at it.

[G-nova]

I Love it mate keep up the posts.
Putting it back together with all the like new parts - its the best bit ha ha

[kyl3_l]

Bit if an update...

Someone had decided to chop the electric window loom, probably because they hadn't put a hole in the door. So that was to solder back up

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e836815a.jpg

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Regulators, locks and central locking fitted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/1285ed2e.jpg

New arieal fitted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/14dceef9.jpg

Vinyls fitted before the quarter and front windows and all the surrounds

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Not sure if the vinyl is supposed to be like that at the top? Maybe needs trimming so it's straight with the surrounds but need to find out before cutting it

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/a0a3a304.jpg

Starting to put the interior back in...

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/0f2b6145.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/17ab01a3.jpg

Decided I don't like the compomotives, i prefer 15" on novas and they were 16" and et 45 which isnt ideal. So picked up some cesaros for £85 which I thought was a very good price. I will be refurbishing them but test fitted them to see what they look like. I think when refurbished with lower profile tyres, skirts on and car lowered more they will look good.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/9405ba2a.jpg

[Benn]

Ooo That's looking good dude, not a fan of the wheels tho.

[Balley]

I Like lots, What colour pin stripe are you doing on the bumpers?

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good buddy, keep up the good work

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments guys.


I Like lots, What colour pin stripe are you doing on the bumpers?

Red stripe on the bumpers mate

[7ova]

like your work mate
keep the photo's coming
stu

[kyl3_l]

Got my skirts, handles etc painted

Set up ready to plastic prime

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/56567aa3.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/575e7d14.jpg

Then primed them with a dark grey primer to hide stone chips a bit more

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/aa99cdab.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/58dd8507.jpg

Sanded down when dry and set up in the spray booth, a very dirty booth at the moment!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/30872749.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d3da622d.jpg

Painted with basecoat, a vw colour I picked, and then finished them off in matt lacquer. And then a nervous wait to see if they go matt enough. If not mixed or sprayed correct can either go too matt or stay too shiney.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/1abf0303.jpg

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[Rickyb]

i love this project and i cant wait to get mine built back up :thumb: keep the updates coming
rick.

[Balley]

What is the exact VW colour?, as I intend to do my bumpers, grab handle, door handles etc and your colour looks a great match! Dan

[Benn]

Looking good dude.

[kyl3_l]

What is the exact VW colour?, as I intend to do my bumpers, grab handle, door handles etc and your colour looks a great match! Dan

Cant remember off the top of my head dan, but I have the name and code at work so will drop you a pm with it tomorrow mate

Thanks for the comments glad you like the skirts

[Balley]

Thank you Sir, Dan

[gary_126]

Great work as usual! I really liked the flat spoke mo's, but ceasro's are nice wheels aswell. What colour you planing for them?

[kyl3_l]

Great work as usual! I really liked the flat spoke mo's, but ceasro's are nice wheels aswell. What colour you planing for them?

Thanks Gary. I'm thinking a light metallic grey, something inbetween silver and what the mo's are. Keep changing my mind though, was silver the other week. lol

[kyl3_l]

Plenty if waxoyl on the sills

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/fa39ca2e.jpg

New clips

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Most of the interior now in

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/601c6a96.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/d7561faa.jpg

Carpets like brand new

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/c7d722c4.jpg

No bolster hole!!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e53d2220.jpg

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Just wondering if the vinyls are too light??

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/77e3e03b.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/c5f3dfd2.jpg

[Balley]

Looking at this actually makes me want to Come over and have sex with your car... :P

[kyl3_l]

Looking at this actually makes me want to Come over and have sex with your car... :P

Feel free mate..... £50 a shot! lol

[scorge01]

looking amazing mate good work :)

[scott.parker]

Wouldn't mind knowing that color too mate, and did you paint the surrounds with it too?
Them front surrounds go in OK, hope them rubbers are alright, as one was a getting a bit crusty.

Scott

[kyl3_l]

Wouldn't mind knowing that color too mate, and did you paint the surrounds with it too?
Them front surrounds go in OK, hope them rubbers are alright, as one was a getting a bit crusty.

Scott

The surrounds went in fine Scott thanks :) yer one rubber isn't to clever but will pick up another one at some point, can be taken off with out taking the lot to bits again so its not a bother. No I didn't paint the surrounds I just gave them a polish and the colour I use for the skirts etc was VW - LV6T :thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good matey, the interior is looking really good.

[Balley]

£50, she is to cheap! lol

[7ova]

your car looks great mate,
every little detail spot on
have some rep
stu

[fossit85]

car looks like pure porn lovin it mate

[Benn]

Car looks great,

[kyl3_l]

Thanks for the comments :)

A coat if waxoyl behind the headlights, we all know how water likes to get in there!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/7d6a6076.jpg

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[scott.parker]

Wow thats really starting to look the part now mate.

[Balley]

This is how clean I want mine, and looking at yours gives me the motivation and the will power to get my **** into gear. Obviuosly mine is and always will be a patched up rot box But if I get it looking hlaf as good as this I will be over the moon.

Dan

[scorge01]

this is looking amazing mate good on ya mate

[kyl3_l]

Wow thats really starting to look the part now mate.

Thanks Scott, couple of things need changing yet before I'm happy with it. Looking forward to spring time!

[kyl3_l]

This is how clean I want mine, and looking at yours gives me the motivation and the will power to get my **** into gear. Obviuosly mine is and always will be a patched up rot box But if I get it looking hlaf as good as this I will be over the moon.

Dan

Thanks dan, glad it's giving you the motivation mate, I needed alot of that when I was at your stage if the build. When you finish yours and it's looking awesome you won't think of it as a rot box. By doing what your doing at least you will know it is right and have peace of mind. You will appreciate it alot more aswel, anyone can buy a car, not many people have the skills or patience to do what your doing.

[kyl3_l]

this is looking amazing mate good on ya mate


Cheers buddy, the hard work is finally paying off

[Balley]

Cheers dude, yeah this stage in the worst but I am getting on well I guess. Will hopefully be something like by Christmas.

[gary_126]

Very nice!!

[matthew172]

u need some new headlights mate as the drivers one looks dull like its lost its silver reflective stuff

[Vlietje]

u need some new headlights mate as the drivers one looks dull like its lost its silver reflective stuff

And get some new indicators, will finish it off perfectly and give that factory fresh look.

[kyl3_l]

Both are on the to buy list, but unfortunately I don't have two penny's to rub together at the moment! Still need an alarm and exhaust aswell. Better get saving!

[Vlietje]

Get them on your christmas wishlist then! I've already bought some new headlights, will wrap them and put them under the tree myself! Thank you Santa!! LOL

Great progress BTW keep it up!

[kyl3_l]

Thought I would try something with these sr sunvisors and some Gsi trim pattern material I had off some old door cards. Cut the old material out neatly to use them as templates the cut the new ones.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/15a9cee3.jpg

Then got my grandma to stick them in with some sort of glue she uses for sewing and stuff. lol
Never going to be as neat as original but look ok

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/a9ad4feb.jpg

Wired up and fitted

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/3f068c7b.jpg

Brand new grill badge bought off Tahir868

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Badge fitted along with the red pin stripe completely transforms a boring front end into a gsi imo

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/20706bd5.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/dd86a182.jpg

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Next on the list is to fit 4 mudflaps I bought from vauxhall

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/e546ce37.jpg

And refurbish these cesaros and save up for some tyres!

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/kyl3_l/8d337d0a.jpg

[tahir868]

You have done some excellent work on this Kyle, well done. Glad you are happy with your badge too ;)