MK2 Shell

[abznovasport]

Hi,

Having never owned a mk2 nova I was wandering if the shell is the same as the mk1's? wasnt sure if the slam panel was maybe different.

Cheers
Ian

[John]

There's loads of differences on the mk2 shell, i can't remember them all, i'm sure rich can help though!

[abznovasport]

mm shame, one for sale up beside me. I'v sent you an email John.

[Iain]

There's nothing that poses a real issue when its stripped down to a bare shell tho is there, just the odd bracket and hole...?

[Novasport]

B & C pillars are different internally(Seatbelt mounts and trim mounting)
Wings, but they are just bolt on
Rear seat pan may have a hole for an in tank fuel pump
Rear quarters have rear bumper mounting holes in a different position
Front panel is slightly different

[Novasport]

Ideally you need an 84/85 brown shell to chop bits out of ;)

[abznovasport]

mm bet there not easy found!
There is a place local too me that restores vintage cars, they do coach work, ash frames and that kinda stuff, I'm going to give them a call and see if 1985 sport comes under a vintage motor to them!

Cheers

[abznovasport]

Novasport just seen your page on here. That shell looks amazing, did you have to repair lots of panels on it first??

[mk1nova_rich]

Ideally you need an 84/85 brown shell to chop bits out of ;)

Now now lol

[amggsi]

B & C pillars are different internally(Seatbelt mounts and trim mounting)
Wings, but they are just bolt on
Rear seat pan may have a hole for an in tank fuel pump
Rear quarters have rear bumper mounting holes in a different position
Front panel is slightly different


Door keeper mounting is bolted onto a mark 1, and spot welded on a mark 2 as well.:thumb:

[Novasport]

Novasport just seen your page on here. That shell looks amazing, did you have to repair lots of panels on it first??

If you mean this one.....

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68132

Then no, it was a brand new bodyshell that had been in storage. I have since sold it to Edd who is now building it into the Sport but with a 1.3 turbo.

Or
If you mean this one...

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144276

Its a no again, this is virtually all original & unrestored

[abznovasport]

Yeah the first one, well there both very nice but Thats how I'm aiming for mine to look like shorty, hopefully.

I'l start a w.i.p just need my 15 posts before i can upload pics. Right off to rake through websites, brown 85 nova haha