Project Silk Violet GSi

[joff-turbo-nova]

Non original new rear clusters, they'll do for now. Were only € 0,50 each...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/b40df5c6.jpg


Euro clusters .... those were the days - "Dynamic Power" still lives on !

Joff

[Vlietje]

Hahaha... Dynamic Power!! That must have been 1996 or somewhat?!?

[Vlietje]

Guys, need some advise here.

The top water hose is weak, so it's expanding when the pressure builds up and the coolant warms up.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/788be282.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a796156c.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture369.jpg

Tried to source a new top water hose, but I can't find one. So I bought two of these:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/2b588284.jpg

Plan is to cut up the new water hose to the shape of the old one.
Thing is I'm not sure both have the same diameter. I think they do, but I just wanted your opinion on this matter.

Thanks in advance!

[joff-turbo-nova]

If you are sticking to GM hoses I think thats the best you can hope for - otherwise why not try a black silicone hose - looks OE and will last longer.

Joff

[Vlietje]

If you are sticking to GM hoses I think thats the best you can hope for - otherwise why not try a black silicone hose - looks OE and will last longer.

Joff

Cheers Joff, checked the Roose website and they do silicone in classic black OE style...

http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_117&products_id=342

[Vlietje]

Jealous of your parts collection :(


Wow a fantastic collection of parts, all of which are very rare indeed! Well done mate.


I'm living in the wrong country!

Cheers guys!

[7ova]

you not started this yet?
get on with it
bazil will get his GSI done before you

[Vlietje]

you not started this yet?
get on with it
bazil will get his GSI done before you

You funny man!
I'll drop it off in Donny this weekend, could you finish it before Billing please! :d

Anyway, small update. Got a new bonnet logo:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/52be3944.jpg

[Vlietje]

So i finally got to work on the car this weekend. There was some filler on where the chassis leg meets the inner wing, so I investigated that part.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/2438e3a8.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/7b264ca6.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/dd708ffa.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4769f15f.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/c3057293.jpg

I'll have to clean it some more over the weekend, but it needs to be cut out and replaced with fresh metal.
Should I try to source new inner wings or just cut out the rust and replace?

[Edd]

Try and get new if you can imo

Might be hard tho havnt seen any forsale for a while

[joff-turbo-nova]

Try and get new if you can imo

Might be hard tho havnt seen any forsale for a while

I'm sure Jeff will just stumble over some in a backyard sale in Germany or Belgium given his ability to collect what must be a room full of stuff so far!!

Good luck !!

Joff

[Vlietje]

I missed a set that went up for sale a few months ago... I'll fix it temporarily and seal it with zink primer for now...

[Edd]

That could be the set thats now in my loft

[bazil]

If that's the same side that has the rust in the earlier pictures then I'd replace the inner wing,
It's a fairly straight forward job, But some skill is required,

Have a look at this one I remover earlier lol

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?153919-*HOW-TO*-remove-inner-wings

[nova_niek]

One early friday morning at the end of April 2012, the alarm clock woke me up at 4am. Got up, shower and shave, early brekkie and set off to the far far south where Jeffrey lives. Upon arrival, we set to the gargantuan task of fitting a rather large quantity of Nova and Cavalier parts in Jeff's Skoda. How we managed to squeeze it all in there is still beyond me...

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/atthecrackofdawn.jpg


Not long after, we left for Calais. On the way there, we passed through sunny Belgium. Except it wasn't sunny that day. lol

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/PortofAntwerp.jpg


First stop: the channel tunnel...

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/intothetunnel.jpg


...and onto the M20 towards London...

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/welcometoEngland1.jpg


...soon to be treated to some typical British weather. :eek:

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/welcometoEngland2.jpg


Had to do this for old time's sake. :-)

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/Billing1b.jpg


On the way, we came across a friendly Briton and his loon near a tall chimney. :thumb:

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/theloonandthechimney.jpg


Jeff having a little walk with said friendly Briton.

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/deliveringthegoods.jpg


Once again en route, we noticed UK lorries are considerably taller than mainland ones. Anyone know the maximum height? Must be near 5 metres (16ft 5in) I guess.

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/Tallandtallertrucks.jpg

[nova_niek]

The next day, Jeff and myself were struck by the sheer awesomeness (if such a word exists) of Stu's soon-to-be-ex Nova. These pics do not do it justice, it has to be seen in the metal. This motor is a sight to behold. Stunning!

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/StusimmaculateNova1.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/StusimmaculateNova2.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/StusimmaculateNova3.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/StusimmaculateNova7.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/StusimmaculateNova8.jpg


On the way back, again I couldn't resist so here goes...

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/Billing2b.jpg


Needless to say we got yet another treat of what makes Nova's corrode.

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/Britishweather.jpg


Fast forward a couple of hours and I got to unpack the rewards of our UK shopping spree.

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/MarmiteHelmannsPatakIrn-Bru2.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/Booflecake.jpg


From here, I want to thank mr. Vlietje for dragging me along all over England, and also for being good company and an excellent driver. Can't wait for the next parts run!

Cheers ears,
Niek

[John]

There's a left (iirc) chassis leg on eBay now chap :)

[mowgli]

uk trucks can go to 16'(5.0m), they usually have 2 floors, the top one goes up & down on box trailers. they carry lots of pallets.

the mainland of europe is standardised at 4.0m..

[mowgli]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/nova/UK%20tour%20april%202012/MarmiteHelmannsPatakIrn-Bru2.jpg

are you telling me that you can't get mayonaise on the continent??? lol lol lol in belgium, you have to eat it with everything, its the law....

and i can't believe that you came to england & only came away with marmite & irn bru, i bet the shop staff were laughing when you paid for it

they are trying to ban irn bru because of all the food colourant they use in it...


edit... good call on the curry paste.. that is the one good thing you bought.

[nova_niek]

<thread hijack mode> Jeff, sorry for hijacking your thread mate. ;)



are you telling me that you can't get mayonaise on the continent??? lol lol lol in belgium, you have to eat it with everything, its the law....

LOL
true - the Belgians have their way with mayonaise :d
Helmann's is rather hard to come by down my end of Cloggieland :(



and i can't believe that you came to england & only came away with marmite & irn bru, i bet the shop staff were laughing when you paid for it

It must be quite obvious how seriously addicted to Marmite I am. Round here, we can only get the pathetically weedy 125gr jars. And not the Marmite XO or Ma'amite variety. Hence, I raided the Doncaster Sainsbury of its entire stock. lol And yes, they were laughing. :)

Irn Bru is simply not available in the Netherlands. Period.



they are trying to ban irn bru because of all the food colourant they use in it...

Hardly surprising, Irn Bru is the closest you get to drinkable dayglo paint. Must be good then! ;)




edit... good call on the curry paste.. that is the one good thing you bought.
Patak's makes the world go round. Love indian food. Slobber. :thumb::thumb::thumb:

</ thread hijack mode>

[mowgli]

i once spent a day(9hrs) in a queue in burton on trent in my truck, right next to the marmite factory.. i don't care if i never encounter the stuff ever again

[Graeme]

I'm upset I don't get name Niek, did lmfao see you and Jeffrey in the lay by on the East Lancs road lol

[nova_niek]

I'm upset I don't get name Niek, did lmfao see you and Jeffrey in the lay by on the East Lancs road lol

Excuse my horrible memory mate - I seem to forget everything nowadays!

[bazil]

Nice post Niek, but I'm afraid your doing the Irn-Bru wrong,

I'll bring you a couple of Glass bottles to billing for you lol

[nova_niek]

Nice post Niek, but I'm afraid your doing the Irn-Bru wrong,

I'll bring you a couple of Glass bottles to billing for you lol

LOL cheers! Much appreciated :-)

[Vlietje]

While the girls on here were discussing groceries, I was actually working on my car instead of buying parts... :d

First thing this long Ascension Day weekend (gotta love a long weekend!) was swapping the antenna for a more decent one.

So here goes:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/eeb6c406.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/195a3a7e.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/67f43415.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/ec977816.jpg

Yes I now, I posted four piccies for an antenna swap... :wtf: But it makes such a difference, you all know it makes sence!!
By the way did you notice the little joy riders behind the wheel??

Next up was to swap the headlamps as the reflector on the right hand side turned black on the inside. See pic above!

First I fitted the the invisible headlamps and indicators I bought from Joff lol:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/65fe91fa.jpg

After removing the headlamps and indicators, this is what I was faced with:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/9924f571.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a28cea0c.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/b51c412f.jpg

Cleaned off the rust, sanded the area down and brushed some zinc primer on the affected area. The front panel will be replaced this winter so I couldn't be bothered too much. Fitted new headlamps clips.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/e41e249f.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/c70374be.jpg

[Vlietje]

These needed to go in!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/0b9140cf.jpg

Indicator plugs, the one on the left was cleaned at this stage:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4c0e8f47.jpg

Headlamps fitted:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/88959c70.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/3346de39.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/70153a99.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/8ace0003.jpg

Very pleased with the result, I'll take some more pics tomorrow after cleaning the whole car and fitting the new rear clusters.

[Vlietje]

And I decided to try and source new inner wings and have them fitted over the winter. This is why:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/68072335.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/aaaa3052.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5b51e254.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/47edb4c1.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/c42f08f6.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/f64fee93.jpg

[tahir868]

Good work Jeffrey, nice to see some of your new parts making there way onto the car ;) No doubt you will locate some inner wings :thumb:
I love Nova's in this colour!!

[Benn]

Looking good Jeffrey.

[Edd]

Hope you manage to find some inner wings :)

[John]

Jeffrey there was an inner wing on ebay uk last week, did you have a bid?

[Vlietje]

Hi John,

Could only find a chassis leg on ebay.
Thanks by the way...

[Vlietje]

Washed the car today. Spotted some condensation inside the right headlamp. Need to fit new bulbs this week, will try to sort it. Plan is to fit new bulb, remove the sidelamp socket / sidelamp bulb holder and turn on the headlamp so the heat and moisture can come out via the sidelamp socket.

[nova_niek]

Nice new bits mate. Hope you get the rust sorted. Good luck sourcing new inner wings. :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Cheers guys!

Washed the car today. This is how it stands at the moment, need to change all fuel lines this week.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5179ff57.jpg

Also fitted the new rear clusters today:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/9ec6bdb0.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/20470578.jpg

And cleaned the alloys and changed the wheel bolts for new genuine GM ones. Now I can clean the original ones and swap them back later on.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/efc9d19d.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/dea5eb74.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4cd68e41.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/707f7252.jpg

Not bad for a 20 year old alloy wheel me thinks!

[Vlietje]

Not much really... bought this just in case I might need it in the future:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/469181ac.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/bee607b6.jpg

[Vlietje]

Washed the car today. Spotted some condensation inside the right headlamp. Need to fit new bulbs this week, will try to sort it. Plan is to fit new bulb, remove the sidelamp socket / sidelamp bulb holder and turn on the headlamp so the heat and moisture can come out via the sidelamp socket.

This worked! All the fog is out now, mainly due to the fact that I remove the sidelamp socket and just let it dry in the sun, the weather here is perfect now, yesterday we had up to 31,5 C in the afternoon! Bring on the BBQ!!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/3bd341f1.jpg

[Vlietje]

Small update, managed to get my hand on this:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/473a421c.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/9d05dcf5.jpg

And took the car out for a spin last weekend!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/d1ebb1fc.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/d84909ff.jpg

[nova_niek]

Mmmmm lovely Mk1 bonnet. It's got my name written all over it! ;)

[Benn]

Nothing like getting new panels.

[Vlietje]

Mmmmm lovely Mk1 bonnet. It's got my name written all over it! ;)

Come and get it then!!

[Vlietje]

Nothing like getting new panels.

Can't beat new parts Benn. I have some more, will update later this weekend!

[Benn]

You'll have to get me a few soon ;)

[Vlietje]

You'll have to get me a few soon ;)

Let me know what you want then!

[Vlietje]

So another small update, some more parts to add to the growing collection.

New Valeo starter motor
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/816c404d.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a47c1675.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/799679f6.jpg

New fog lamp switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/8661085b.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/2d412d45.jpg

New suspension top mounts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/c8f392d7.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/46a6cbaa.jpg

And last but not least:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5272ecb1.jpg

The experts should know what's in here:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a4880220.jpg

Genuine GSi tailgate vinyl!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6df7a9d9.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/04752ce4.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/16dd19d5.jpg

I'm awaiting some more NLS/NOS parts, ordered them beginning of March but they haven't been sent out for some reason...

[Novasport]

Glad you got the decal OK and at a reasonable price.

[Acerliam]

Nice parts mate, would take one of the mk1bonnet but I not going billing

[Vlietje]

Glad you got the decal OK and at a reasonable price.

Picked it up myself, as you know was a bit of a hassle to get the price down, the guy knew what he had and what it was worth. He even asked me how long I've been searching for one... ;)

[Vlietje]

Nice parts mate, would take one of the mk1bonnet but I not going billing

Cheers mate! There must be someone who could bring it over for you from Billing or not?

[Acerliam]

Not sure but if someone who lives close me and could collect it and it would be great then I'll get one

[Vlietje]

This arrived today, brand new GM front wing aerial!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/710d2a88.jpg

[Graeme]

Please don't fit that they are hideous, who listens to the radio anyway?

[Vlietje]

Please don't fit that they are hideous, who listens to the radio anyway?

I like the old skool aerial! So ugly, it's sexy...

[Edd]

more new parts !!!! awesome stuff

you going to be using the car for a bit then take it off the road for a full rebuild ?

[Vlietje]

more new parts !!!! awesome stuff

you going to be using the car for a bit then take it off the road for a full rebuild ?

Cheers Edd.

Yes, I'm planning on rebuilding the engine and front end this winter.

Stu picked up this GSi rear bumper for me a few months ago:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/83ed9b88.jpg

On closer inspection two of the clips on one side were knackered:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/9f125625.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5f5740b4.jpg

Exhaust cut out was wider then original:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5d89e7e5.jpg

So when a new GSi rear bumper in primer came up for sale I negotiated a fair price and picked it up yesterday:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/7bafb74c.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/61a0df92.jpg

Free bonus:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/507f76da.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/8bbe7e2d.jpg

[bazil]

Top collecting on the parts :)

Are you bringing this over to Billing ?

[Vlietje]

Top collecting on the parts :):p

Are you bringing this over to Billing ?

You should be so lucky.... :p
Can bring the red one though, only want a tenner for that.

[bazil]

lol I ment the car

[Vlietje]

lol I ment the car

Lol! Not taking the GSi, it's not show worthy at the moment. Next year! We're now coming over in the Superb.

[7ova]

i'll give you a tenner


















for the car, lol

[Vlietje]

Only if I can buy it back for 20 quid fully restored...

[7ova]

sorry my going rate for fully restored nova gsi's is £25
all these new parts look great but no progress on the build?

bazil going to get his silver gsi done before you

[Vlietje]

Can't afford that matey... lol

Car is in storage since beginning of June. Not planning on starting before this winter. Collecting parts at the moment, plan is to rebuild front end and engine over winter underside next spring and sort bodywork next winter. In the meantime I take the car out for a spin now and then.

[Vlietje]

So.......

Bit of an update. Took the glass, runners, window mech off the 'new' doors...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/07950cd1.jpg
Little mechanic!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/31a5238b.jpg
All done!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/acf43259.jpg

Ordered a set of new inner wings and front left Mk2 wing from Greece. Should be arriving next week. Also ordered a GSi RH chassis leg (thanks Bazil), support braces left and right that go on the outside of the inner wings underneath the front wing and the strut top reinforcement plates, all new and original GM.

Cheers!

[Acerliam]

Glad you found some inner wings mate

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good mate, well done getting them doors !

Iain

[Edd]

Nice one sorting inner wings :)

That chap in greece still doing parts then? Has he lowered his prices ? lol

[Vlietje]

Cheers guys! Only thing I need to know now if whether these doors are Mk2 or not, see Mechanical section...

@ Edd, my supplier ordered them in Greece. I just pay him to seek the parts I need. Paid € 300,00 for a full set of inner wings, not to bad if you ask me.

[Vlietje]

Won this last night for only € 6,50 and picked up it up today, brand new Valeo headlamp in original box....

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/e3c060d1.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/266e191f.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4ad1ef56.jpg

[fossit85]

Glad you got the inner wings bud. now you just need to get the things welded in lol

[Vlietje]

So, I managed to get my hands on this:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/F53D9588-09AA-4CC6-8F44-340C3462EAF0-3712-000003B755FA56D4.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/B42B2368-7933-4C42-A58C-9996A694923E-3712-000003B780829378.jpg

Was a little dirty from being in storage for several years, so cleaned it:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5FB823DC-E1EC-41FF-A703-2998529F5993-3731-000003B86887BEC5.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DF3CB8FD-1C7F-465B-8144-3B59B562C195-3731-000003B86E9623E5.jpg

And here we have it, a NEW RH door!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/79FCB375-9F29-465D-AA61-4CBE254A6615-3731-000003B879CA2EF1.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/3D50E0B4-7710-4073-975A-6EF1C434B59F-3731-000003B880017A53.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/BF316C80-04F8-49EE-8E67-797B08B6E85F-3731-000003B885489DFD.jpg

Makes a great pair with the new LH door I bought last year...

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture411.jpg

[Vlietje]

Picked up some more parts today!

New inner wings
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/FE32F1CB-82C7-4E0E-9527-00F8D1344727-153-0000000CF8D1326F.jpg

Left
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/BC06F945-AEDA-4FE8-A556-01E3170E43B8-153-0000000D0B205912.jpg

Right
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6FF2E5F1-5F2C-4222-A8AE-EE7E5F2989A3-153-0000000D00269CB7.jpg

Front support brace
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/D6E4EEF3-82E2-464F-8C15-0022A4C5C75D-153-0000000D0E932F0C.jpg
Before you ask, yes there are two, but one's for Bazil... :thumb:

New GM Mk2 Front Wing
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/024FF774-8EF2-4333-B24D-E33B1A2064B1-153-0000000D16006331.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

Very jealous mate lol but very cool !

Iain

[Edd]

More nice parts, result on the inner wings

Are those support braces avallible over there then ? Or hard to find ? I could do with a pair :)

Are you Bazil and Rich(Novasport) competing to see who can collect the most genuine panels lol

Edd

[scorge01]

Lucky man :)

Also I am still after a l/h wing if you find another :)

[Novasport]

More nice parts, result on the inner wings

Are those support braces avallible over there then ? Or hard to find ? I could do with a pair :)

Are you Bazil and Rich(Novasport) competing to see who can collect the most genuine panels lol

Edd

I had a tot up of everything I had the other day and the list is becoming a little epic!

[nova_niek]

Result on the door and inner wing bits! :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[tahir868]

Great work on getting them panels Jeffrey, is there any others parts you want that you don't already have? ;) lol Keep it up.

[Vlietje]

Very jealous mate lol but very cool !

Iain

Cheers mate, at least I had the time to save some money whilst waiting on them, took me three months to get them.


More nice parts, result on the inner wings

Are those support braces avallible over there then ? Or hard to find ? I could do with a pair :)

Are you Bazil and Rich(Novasport) competing to see who can collect the most genuine panels lol

Edd

Thanks Edd, as said had to order them in Greece and it was the last pair so I'm really pleased with the fact that I found them.
Not any more mate, these two LH ones were the last ones available. I'm awaiting two RH ones at the moment. But I think those are the last ones also. Shock absorber strut reinforcements are still available though.
We're not in competition, we're just OEM fetishists... :roll:


Lucky man :)

Also I am still after a l/h wing if you find another :)

Cheers Mark, there is still a full set available as he doesn't want to sell them separately..


I had a tot up of everything I had the other day and the list is becoming a little epic!

Opel Classic Parts Derby depot?? lol


Result on the door and inner wing bits! :thumb::thumb::thumb:

Cheers Niekos! I only bought inner wings and a door, you decided to buy yet another shell... :wtf:


Great work on getting them panels Jeffrey, is there any others parts you want that you don't already have? ;) lol Keep it up.

Thanks Tahir! Yes, I want a new front panel, but they're still available from OCP. And I know someone who's selling a boot lid. I don't need that, but eventually I will buy it though as I know myself... :d

Now all I need to do is to find someone who can weld it all onto my car... :thumb:

[Vlietje]

So, just got a call from the wife: after fooking 9 months my order from Germany arrived today... :wtf::wtf::wtf:
Will be updating this with my new parts tonight as soon as I get home! :thumb:

[7ova]

More new parts, no action
Same old story!!!!!!!

Lol

[Novasport]

What you got? Hope it was worth the wait! lol

P.s. dropped you an email earlier ;)

[tahir868]

Looking forward to seeing these Jeff :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Specially for Stu another package arrived on monday!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0598.jpg

Now what's in here?
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0599.jpg

A nice and new GSi steering wheel!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0601.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0602.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0603.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0604.jpg


The other package!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0605.jpg

Now what's in here?
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0606.jpg

Hello!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0607.jpg

Free bonus!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0609.jpg

[Vlietje]

But that's not all....

Metal parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0615.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0617.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0616.jpg

Dash parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0619.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0621.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0641.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0629.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0631.jpg

Seat part
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0628.jpg

Under bonnet small parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0624.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0636.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0639.jpg

Windscreen wiper and parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0625.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0634.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0644.jpg

[Vlietje]

Headlamp brackets
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0626.jpg

That's it really, I'm still awaiting some other parts...

[Novasport]

Nice collection of parts there. It's all the little parts that make the difference aswell

[tahir868]

Excellent work sourcing them parts mate, they all make a huge difference to the car when it's done, whether the part is small or large :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Cheers guys! I know it will make a difference in the end.

[sport]

Top work sourcing those parts taking it to another level :thumb:

[nova_niek]

Excellent finds mate. Need to catch up soon and have a nosey round your collection. :thumb:

[shaunboy84]

Do you know any companys that stock gear linkage repair kits for a mk1 nova gte, your help would be appreciated , lovely nova gsi :-)

[Nova_Tek]

Amazing parts find!

[ASH GSI]

love the gsi steering wheel, i want it lol

[Benn]

Still collecting them goodies. Good work.

[Vlietje]

Cheers guys!

Not much happening at the moment, bought this yesterday.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/34B2C471-3431-454B-AD98-64230BBA7906-941-000000F1894184BC.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/BA5F7A0E-DD6A-475B-80F3-F11021404BC3-941-000000F196130EFB.jpg

Think I found a Mk2 front panel: GM 90386051 Could someone confirm this is the right front panel for a Mk2 (GSi)? My EPC is not working at the moment.

[Vlietje]

Oh and I'm about to buy a garage, dimensions 6 x 3 meters. Ceiling is 3,75 m high so enough and some space for the GSi and all parts...

[kbnova]

epic thread, some class parts i wished i had

[Novasport]

Yes it is a Mk2 full front panel for all petrol & non turbo diesel models.

Sent you an email the other day, did you get it? Thought you had vanished lol

[Graeme]

This is getting to be like Bazils Dutch brother thread isn't it ? Lol

[Vlietje]

Yes it is a Mk2 full front panel for all petrol & non turbo diesel models.

Sent you an email the other day, did you get it? Thought you had vanished lol

Cheers Rich, I'm calling the guy tomorrow! Maybe visit him tomorrow when it's possible. I'll keep you posted matey!

[Vlietje]

this is getting to be like bazils dutch brother thread isn't it ? Lol

lol check my signature!

[Graeme]

Did you get my pm mate ?

[Vlietje]

Yep!

[bazil]

Even your updates are like mine lollollol

Love the new sig too, that's class :)

[brainsnova]

This thread is fooking class, I love all the gm panels and parts :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Cheers guys!

Found a front panel!! So I now have all the panels I need to start the rebuild!! All I need now is a garage... LOL

[kbnova]

did you get the front panel from ocp

[Vlietje]

So not really an update, but I got ALL the panels I need to start the rebuild and found the place to get them welded on to the car.
BUT I need to wait for another year as there's no space for my little beauty at the moment with all the projects he has to finish first...

Ah well, just an extra year to save up and seek more parts! :)

MOT is up next month and I need to swap all the fuel lines before that.

[Benn]

Having the panels is avery good start tho.

[bazil]

I have found that delaying the start of a build is much better for me,

It means I have more time to buy more new parts lol,

[kbnova]

I have found that delaying the start of a build is much better for me,

It means I have more time to buy more new parts lol,


your rite, ive three of many things now, just waiting on the parts jeff bringing over,

[Vlietje]

The car will receive a thermal paint removal process to remove all under body coating and seam sealer, then the chassis will be mildly blasted. After the welding all bolt on parts will receive a KTL treatment before being painted with primer. Under body will be done in rubber coating.

[Vlietje]

I have found that delaying the start of a build is much better for me,

It means I have more time to buy more new parts lol,

Yeah, you beat me to it!

[Vlietje]

your rite, ive three of many things now, just waiting on the parts jeff bringing over,

Parts, parts? What parts?? LOL

[kbnova]

Parts, parts? What parts?? LOL
the new roof skin, 3x drivers doors, front panel, few left hand doors, bonnet, and packet of chocolates lol

[Vlietje]

You forgot the 'stroopwafels'...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroopwafel

[kbnova]

yes and a few of them , yum lol

[Novasport]

Mmm, they sound tasty.

BTW, what is KTL tratment?

[Vlietje]

KTL is cataphoresis paint

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/KTL

[Vlietje]

They use this as a primer for powder coating...

[fossit85]

nice to see your back on this thread. thought you were dead mate lol

[Vlietje]

nice to see your back on this thread. thought you were dead mate lol

Ermm... you always wish people the best don't you? LOL

[fossit85]

lol sorry bud. bet you cant wait to get her finished and on the road :d

[Vlietje]

A little update!

Found these two here in the Netherlands, cleaned them and stored them just in case I might need them in the future:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps66928d00.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps66928d00.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsbe0407de.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsbe0407de.jpg.html)

Car is coming out of storage tomorrow to have it's MOT for the last time before the restoration as that is planned for April/May 2014. But maybe I'll do Billing 2014 with the GSi and start the restoration in August 2014.

Some small stuff arrived last week:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps94cf899d.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps94cf899d.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsb7691d00.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsb7691d00.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps4e8ac640.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps4e8ac640.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps5cdb8765.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps5cdb8765.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsb85c04ce.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsb85c04ce.jpg.html)

[kbnova]

hello jeff,

did you ever find out about KTL, can you get your whole car treated

[Vlietje]

hello jeff,

did you ever find out about KTL, can you get your whole car treated

Hi Kieron,

I'll check it mate. Will be visiting them within a week or so.

[kbnova]

I have my shell ready to blast, not sure to get it soda blasted or liquid treated dipped into the likes of KTL,

don't want rust coming back

[Vlietje]

So, got my first quote for the full rebuild... Fekking € 15000,00 my god! That scared the hell out of me! Need to negotiate a more fair price me thinks!

[scorge01]

Was that for them so build you a fleet of new nova's lol

[bazil]

That's the type of quote someone gives if they don't want the job lol,

[Vlietje]

Well he does want the job, but with zero experience I was wondering what would be a fair price for a full rebuild incl respray...

Mine needs the exact same treatment as Kieth's, this needs to be done:

New front part welded in
New inner wings welded in left and right
New inner wing support braces welded in left and right
New front chassis legs welded in left and right
New sills welded in left and right
New rear quarter welded in left and right
New roof skin welded in
New rear part welded in

New bonnet
New doors left and right
New tailgate

Parts are not included in the price.

Some work needs to be done on the underside incl under-body coating removal.
The shell will be blasted twice, once before welding and once after welding to prep before coating/respray.

Full respray inside and outside incl engine compartment and under-body color coded.

I'll post up his offer in the club section as soon as I receive it.

[kbnova]

so its a new nova you will end up with then

[bazil]

That sounds like fun :)

Still a crazy price though lol

[Vlietje]

What's your price then Bazil?? :)

For that kind of money I can buy myself a 1975 Porsche 911 SC Targa...

[Vlietje]

so its a new nova you will end up with then

I hope so! Should be as new for that kind of money...

[7ova]

Send me the GSI and all the parts and I'll crack on
May take me four years like mine did
But you've had four years collecting parts
And have enough to make two nova's

Stu

[7ova]

But then your not getting it back!

Sorry

[Vlietje]

I'll bring her over in a month mate. Will she be done before Billing then?

[7ova]

Billing 2020 ish
Not to put a date on it

[bazil]

What's your price then Bazil?? :)

For that kind of money I can buy myself a 1975 Porsche 911 SC Targa...

Round about £150,000
Because she would divorce me and take the house lol


Oh and you'd be waiting a fair few years lol,


I have never asked anyone for a price to rebuild mine as I know I could never afford it :(
Hence my slow project,

[pastry]

So, got my first quote for the full rebuild... Fekking € 15000,00 my god! That scared the hell out of me! Need to negotiate a more fair price me thinks!

Thats for the paint and the welding job??? OMG. Did you went with your company car? ;-)

[Vlietje]

So, bought some more parts for it as I need to save up some more to start the rebuild... :wtf:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps029fb1e4.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps029fb1e4.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps4e8909c7.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps4e8909c7.jpg.html)

[tahir868]

I think your worse than me with parts mate :thumb: is there anything you need for it now parts wise?

[Vlietje]

Panel wise it's just the sunroof roofplate, everything else is here...

[Vlietje]

Minor progress, fitted another GSi logo onto the grill...

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps673c6fe2.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps673c6fe2.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsbb44e847.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsbb44e847.jpg.html)

[nova_niek]

Panel wise it's just the sunroof roofplate, everything else is here...

If you're going to get a sunroof-type roofskin, I'd like to have 2 as well please. Maybe you can get a discount. Cheers.

[Vlietje]

So today I sorted some minor imperfections.

Spot the difference
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps942d7a71.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps942d7a71.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps771944e7.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps771944e7.jpg.html)

Also fitted a new oil dip stick
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps04fc1fa5.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps04fc1fa5.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps32b180e7.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps32b180e7.jpg.html)

Now for the interior I needed this
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsd83d2e33.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsd83d2e33.jpg.html)

So I could fit this
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps7861da22.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps7861da22.jpg.html)

After that I got busy with the light switch and surround...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps4c206487.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps4c206487.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps5237824c.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps5237824c.jpg.html)
Luckely the dash material underneath is fine!

Got this out of the parts pile
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps018ae599.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps018ae599.jpg.html)

Fitted the new light switch, range control switch and fog light switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps92d69830.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps92d69830.jpg.html)

Looks so much better now!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps9fcd6204.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps9fcd6204.jpg.html)

[bazil]

Nice touches, liking the HT leads very much :)

[Benn]

Dash looks much better!

[scott.parker]

Dash looks loads better, never seen that ht setup before, one thing I never understood is why they decided to spray the entire engine with waxoil..

[bazil]

Z16SE HT set up maybe, certainly looks like one, far better IMO than it was,

[Vlietje]

Nice touches, liking the HT leads very much :)

Cheers matey! Stu's GSi thread triggered me though, he had them on the silver one.

[Vlietje]

Dash looks much better!

Thanks Benn, I'm very peased with the result, now all I need to do is adjust the headlights after connecting the range control switch. My garage put liquid rubber on the back of the headlamp units because the range control motors were not lining up correctly and the reflector had some play. That's an MOT failure over here. Took me at least two hours the get all the rubber out of the unit again.

[Vlietje]

Dash looks loads better, never seen that ht setup before, one thing I never understood is why they decided to spray the entire engine with waxoil..

Cheers Scott! It's a X16SRZ HT lead setup. It's plug and play when using a C16SE engine.

[7ova]

Cheers matey! Stu's GSi thread triggered me though, he had them on the silver one.


Thanks Jeff you said you liked my idea before
But my GSI was grey not silver, tut tut tut!

[Vlietje]

Z16SE HT set up maybe, certainly looks like one, far better IMO than it was,

Correct or X16SRZ as long as it's 1.6 8v on DIS this one came from an Astra G 1.6

[tahir868]

Good stuff there Jeffrey :thumb:

[scorge01]

Looking good bud can't wait to aw some more of your collection to be fitted :)

[Vlietje]

Thanks Jeff you said you liked my idea before
But my GSI was grey not silver, tut tut tut!

Mistral Grey! I've had toooooooo many Hoegaardens tonight matey!

[Vlietje]

Looking good bud can't wait to aw some more of your collection to be fitted :)

Cheers Mark, I have some more goodies waiting to go in!

[Vlietje]

Good stuff there Jeffrey :thumb:

I wanted to keep the parts till after the rebuild, but as the interior is so clean it would been a shAme not to use them.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking Awsome mate, the dash now looks like a brand new car mate well done !

[Vlietje]

Thanks Iain, I've got some more bits left to sort out the rest of the dash...

[Vlietje]

So... with the Michalak as a second project it's tempting to quit this, sell it on and get rid of all the mk2 parts. But I'm not letting this nippy GSi down so bought some small parts for it. :roll:

New GSi front bumper
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps95a97164.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps95a97164.jpg.html)

Some minor storage damage
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsabcec761.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsabcec761.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps9c49dbc9.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps9c49dbc9.jpg.html)

Tow eye cover!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpseace373a.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpseace373a.jpg.html)

And gome some M6 x 16mm stainless steel rocker cover bolts and washers to replace the old ones
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpse8a18f87.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpse8a18f87.jpg.html)

[7ova]

You do know you will never get on with the rebuild of the GSI don't you Jeff
Even more so now with the new project/toy
Stu

[Vlietje]

Wanna buy a LHD GSi then Stu???
Or even better rebuild this one for me?

[kbnova]

sell your parts you say ............................. road trip to Holland for me then lol,

[Vlietje]

sell your parts you say ............................. road trip to Holland for me then lol,

You should be so lucky!

[7ova]

We need to sit around the table and negotiate!

[dgbnova#1]

Ship it over to the bodyshop that did Keiths and go on a world tour with the change? ;)

[kbnova]

You should be so lucky!

I have a spare 300 here for the lot

[Vlietje]

Just had to buy these proper GSi alloys!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps27f8137f.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps27f8137f.jpg.html)

LOL

[Vlietje]

Ship it over to the bodyshop that did Keiths and go on a world tour with the change? ;)

Keiths qoute was not far from the quote I got over here...

[bazil]

SHEEPLINES FTW lol

Just tuck the gsi away till you get round to it, its worked out for Niek and me lol

[Vlietje]

So picked up the Speedlines today. Said it before but over here they're rare. Never seen them on a Corsa A or other car. These have been on an Astra Mk4.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps746ab831.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps746ab831.jpg.html)

Got some other parts for the GSi as well.

New GM tail light
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsbca1a907.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsbca1a907.jpg.html)

New GSi fuel gauge
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsa8c24de5.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsa8c24de5.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps350e6efc.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps350e6efc.jpg.html)

Wide angle mirror:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps460a1f5b.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps460a1f5b.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps31442ce8.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps31442ce8.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps2481be02.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps2481be02.jpg.html)

Front grill brackets:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps46ddd78b.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps46ddd78b.jpg.html)

Spare C16SE air duct:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps606a1b81.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps606a1b81.jpg.html)

Door lock surrounds in blue/grey:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps6ed1ee53.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps6ed1ee53.jpg.html)

Mk2 ash tray surround:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps91cf5c37.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps91cf5c37.jpg.html)

[kbnova]

nice, are them two spare key surrounds for me?

[tahir868]

Awesome. Can't beat Speedlines on a Gsi either!

[bazil]

Funny story, I got one of those ashtray surrounds delivered today too lol,
Pretty jealous of the gsi tank gauge to be honest,,

[nova_niek]

SHEEPLINES FTW lol

Just tuck the gsi away till you get round to it, its worked out for Niek and me lol

That is correct sir! Can't beat storage space! :thumb:

[Vlietje]

So picked up the car as it had been in storage since beginning of July... :roll:

Started with cleaning the rocker cover and swapping the rocker cover bolts for stainless steel ones:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps26b17326.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps26b17326.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps6a8a16d9.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps6a8a16d9.jpg.html)

Result!

And swapped the ashtray support as the original one had some nasty scratches....
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps668b5aab.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps668b5aab.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps77f58c22.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps77f58c22.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps86c3d3a0.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps86c3d3a0.jpg.html)

Performed the dishwasher trick on the wind screen wash reservoirs for both the GSi and the Michalak:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps4f887cd3.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps4f887cd3.jpg.html)

Fitted this:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps9ab5fed0.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps9ab5fed0.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps6d702a21.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps6d702a21.jpg.html)

At this pace it will be done before 2020... lollol

[Benn]

Looking very nice and clean!

[Vlietje]

Cheers Benn!

Took another pic with the new ashtray fitted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps09d46bb7.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps09d46bb7.jpg.html)

After that the zipper on my shorts catched on the drivers seat bolster.... fcuk fcuk fcuk: :mad::mad::mad:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps0c3dbfe3.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps0c3dbfe3.jpg.html)

Hope I can get someone to fix it as it's a clean cut... But I have two spare UK GSi passenger seats here just in case... Can't believe I just fcuked up a good GSi seat...
:cry::cry::cry:

[Benn]

Points for lining the heater knobs up.

Buy cheap shorts. No rivets or zips on the back...

[Vlietje]

Points for lining the heater knobs up.

Buy cheap shorts. No rivets or zips on the back...

I really did that before taking the pic... lol
Took off my shorts... now the neighbour is looking funny at me...

[Vlietje]

Fitted my wide angle mirror!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsdeb35636.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsdeb35636.jpg.html)

[tahir868]

Looking good! When are you going to get the body work done?

Shame about the seat mate! Looks fixable nonetheless :)

[Benn]

I really did that before taking the pic... lol


Good, i always do too.

[nova_niek]

Fitted my wide angle mirror!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsdeb35636.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsdeb35636.jpg.html)


Nice! Must be a very rare option. Never seen it, never heard about it. Cool. :thumb:


Took another pic with the new ashtray fitted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps09d46bb7.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps09d46bb7.jpg.html)




Points for lining the heater knobs up.
Just thought the very same thing!



After that the zipper on my shorts catched on the drivers seat bolster.... fcuk fcuk fcuk: :mad::mad::mad:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps0c3dbfe3.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps0c3dbfe3.jpg.html)


Ouch, that's quite a bit of a downer... :(

[kbnova]

have you that mirror glass on to see by the caravan you plan to tow with the nova, and the seat ...... nasty

[Vlietje]

We met up with Rich last weekend and while he was having curry with Niek I stole these from his personal GM warehouse:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsd046c637.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsd046c637.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsf747beb3.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsf747beb3.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Good thing to steal.

[Novasport]

He replenished my stock with more better items :)

[Vlietje]

Not been on here for a while, main reason is that my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer and metastasis beginning of last year. Despite two different chemo therapies in two different hospitals he didn't win his battle. He passed away January 9th way way to young at the age of 66. So this ones for you dad, RIP!!

Picked up the GSi this Saturday morning as the weather forecast was pretty good.
On my way to the lock up:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0252_zpskfrprvqc.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0252_zpskfrprvqc.JPG.html)

On my way home
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140125-WA0000_zpsnacevgbc.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140125-WA0000_zpsnacevgbc.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140125-WA0002_zpsqjjkp7gg.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140125-WA0002_zpsqjjkp7gg.jpg.html)

Gave the car a quick wash
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0257_zpsoflfvsxz.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0257_zpsoflfvsxz.JPG.html)

This needs to be sorted this spring
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0260_zpsy89werqa.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0260_zpsy89werqa.JPG.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0261_zpsvztivlvv.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0261_zpsvztivlvv.JPG.html)

Back in the lock up parked in front of it's older topless brother
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0266_zpsacayeiyg.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0266_zpsacayeiyg.JPG.html)

[Benn]

Sorry to hear about your dad Jeffery. *big hugs*

[Vlietje]

Thanks Benn!

[dgbnova#1]

Sad news mate sorry to here it

[tahir868]

Sorry to hear that Jeffrey

[bazil]

Sorry to hear about your dad,

Thoughts are with you and your family.

[Southie]

Sad news regarding your father, best wishes to you and your family.

I'm always thinking as I get older myself about my parents health, but I suppose I shouldn't and it's a way of life. Keep strong though and make a Nova in his memory... sad I know but holding on to something you could remember your dad by can only help :)

[Vlietje]

Sad news mate sorry to here it


Sorry to hear that Jeffrey


Sorry to hear about your dad,

Thoughts are with you and your family.


Sad news regarding your father, best wishes to you and your family.

I'm always thinking as I get older myself about my parents health, but I suppose I shouldn't and it's a way of life. Keep strong though and make a Nova in his memory... sad I know but holding on to something you could remember your dad by can only help :)

Thanks guys, means a lot!! Puts a smile on my face with tears in my eyes.
It will be difficult sometimes, but I know we'll manage.

[jafanan]

very sorry to hear, think of the good times and how proud he probably was of you!

p.s brilliant gsi you have :)

[bazzap8389]

Sad news mate :( hopefully you get through the times times ok. As said think of the good times.

[rich a]

Very sorry to hear the sad news Jeffery, thoughts to you an your family be strong and remember the great memories you have

[kbnova]

sorry for to hear about your father jeff, thoughts and prayers for you and your family from ireland

[Vlietje]

sorry for to hear about your father jeff, thoughts and prayers for you and your family from ireland

Cheers Kieron!


Very sorry to hear the sad news Jeffery, thoughts to you an your family be strong and remember the great memories you have

Thanks Rich.


Sad news mate :( hopefully you get through the times times ok. As said think of the good times.

Cheers Barry, life is tough sometimes. But we'll manage...


very sorry to hear, think of the good times and how proud he probably was of you!


p.s brilliant gsi you have :)

Thanks! He deffo was. But he hated Nova's... LOL

As my RH door is beyond saving I managed to get myself a good RH door in the right colour (E265 tech violett as they call it over here).
Door is 98%, some small spots but it'll hold for some more years. I'm refusing to use one of my other doors at the moment.

How I got it:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0279_zpsvi11pr7y.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0279_zpsvi11pr7y.JPG.html)

How it is now, rub strip removed and clay barred:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0288_zps6xkl3v40.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0288_zps6xkl3v40.JPG.html)

Will be removing the rub strip residue tomorrow. Glass and rubbers will also be removed, I'll clay it again and give it a good buff and then some wax. Fit a new GSi logo and then I'll swap it over next week.
What's the best approach for drilling the hole for the electric window/central locking wiring loom?

Also got these for € 1,00 each bargain!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0294_zpsgl2emadh.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0294_zpsgl2emadh.JPG.html)

[Kev Turbo]

Deeply sad to hear that news about your father - Your updates are inspirational to others.

[nova_niek]

Also got these for € 1,00 each bargain!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0294_zpsgl2emadh.JPG (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0294_zpsgl2emadh.JPG.html)

What are these gaskets for Sir Jeffrey? Valve cover perhaps?

[Vlietje]

Cheers Kev!

Yes my dear, valve cover seals...

[Edd]

Didn't know you could get rubber rocker cover gaskets!

They fit all 8v engines? Loads better seal than cork ones I would think

[Benn]

Edd i can get them for a fiver...

[Novasport]

I think you have to fit a later rocker cover as they have round inserts that go into the seal and stop the cover being tightened down too far.

[Vlietje]

Think they only fit the later C16SE not the earlier E16SE...

[Edd]

I think you have to fit a later rocker cover as they have round inserts that go into the seal and stop the cover being tightened down too far.

I did think that after posting reply

Even with gasket sealant I can't stop the crap cork gasket leaking on my sport, only done 350 miles ffs lol

I'm sure there is a rubber coated cork gasket that is a later part number but I have no idea what it is

[Novasport]

The rubberised one again is used for the later rocker cover. I was told by a technician where I used to work to fit the gasket with grease. I did it and it has been on over 3 years with no signs of a leak so far.

[Vlietje]

So....

Started on the RH door yesterday evening (poor quality smartphone pics):
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0006_zps9idsnmw3.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0006_zps9idsnmw3.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0007_zpsomraezn9.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0007_zpsomraezn9.jpg.html)

Knackered wires...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0019_zpsztda2fuz.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0019_zpsztda2fuz.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0022_zpselfwh5mh.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0022_zpselfwh5mh.jpg.html)

'New' door...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0023_zpsie4q9loa.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0023_zpsie4q9loa.jpg.html)

Sanded off the rust and treated it with rust stopper and zinc spray
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0024_zpsbq1byphx.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0024_zpsbq1byphx.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0025_zps1vkwhzpw.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0025_zps1vkwhzpw.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0026_zpssnik3l22.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0026_zpssnik3l22.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0027_zpslfx4f7ok.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0027_zpslfx4f7ok.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0028_zpsri3kkphd.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0028_zpsri3kkphd.jpg.html)

Fitted!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0032_zpsthv0dwcs.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0032_zpsthv0dwcs.jpg.html)

I'm sourcing B pillar vinyls at the moment...

[7ova]

Nice work Jeff, been getting your hands dirty
Did the door pins come out easy?
I've got my drivers door to remove

[Vlietje]

Nice work Jeff, been getting your hands dirty
Did the door pins come out easy?
I've got my drivers door to remove

Yeah! There were very easy to remove. But these are the later longer type door pins. And I had access to the right tools to drive them out.
Was only a 2 minute job... lol

[7ova]

Yeah! There were very easy to remove. But these are the later longer type door pins. And I had access to the right tools to drive them out.
Was only a 2 minute job... lol

Mine are the shorter roll pins
I keep giving them a spray with wd40
So hope when I get around to it they'll drop out!


Bet they don't.

[nova_niek]

Nice work Jeff, been getting your hands dirty
Did the door pins come out easy?
I've got my drivers door to remove


Yeah! There were very easy to remove. But these are the later longer type door pins. And I had access to the right tools to drive them out.
Was only a 2 minute job... lol


Mine are the shorter roll pins
I keep giving them a spray with wd40
So hope when I get around to it they'll drop out!
Bet they don't.

They can be right feckers to get out - Jeff, praise yourself lucky you got them out in 2 minutes mate! When I had to replace the passenger door on the Red Shed, it took me the best part of an hour to bash them out. :mad:

[Vlietje]

Some small parts for the GSi!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0041_zpstfmxz05r.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0041_zpstfmxz05r.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0042_zpscs4x6umw.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0042_zpscs4x6umw.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0043_zpsvyi3ck3t.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0043_zpsvyi3ck3t.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0044_zpslvmgpyys.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0044_zpslvmgpyys.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0049_zpsmm3g8mvb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0049_zpsmm3g8mvb.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0053_zpsi7kpbpo8.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0053_zpsi7kpbpo8.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0054_zps5ucq8gjw.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0054_zps5ucq8gjw.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0055_zpso779sgys.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0055_zpso779sgys.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0058_zpszcgdbwb2.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0058_zpszcgdbwb2.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0059_zpshqzwryc6.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0059_zpshqzwryc6.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0060_zpsi70g8un6.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0060_zpsi70g8un6.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0061_zpswkioqji7.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0061_zpswkioqji7.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0063_zpsrbtsz2xy.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0063_zpsrbtsz2xy.jpg.html)

[nova_niek]

Nice buys you have there my good man! :thumb:

[kbnova]

jeff I blame you now for me buying so much new parts, you ++++
ocp know my voice now,

[Kickingriffin]

Where you sourced all this from?

[Vlietje]

From the bay of e...

[dgbnova#1]

Also helps to be on the wrong side of the channel lol

some great bits there mate more good hunting there then
whens your next trip over ?

[Edd]

You must have a complete car in new parts now lol

Hopefully catch up with you soon mate

[dgbnova#1]

jeff I blame you now for me buying so much new parts, you ++++
ocp know my voice now,

Its prob a 50/50 chance between you and Declan lol

[nova_niek]

Also helps to be on the wrong side of the channel lol
Hence us lot coming over as often as possible to sample the good life in Blighty! :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Also helps to be on the wrong side of the channel lol

some great bits there mate more good hunting there then
whens your next trip over ?

I hope Billing 2014...


You must have a complete car in new parts now lol

Hopefully catch up with you soon mate

Almost now! LOL See you soon!


Hence us lot coming over as often as possible to sample the good life in Blighty! :thumb:

Fish n chips is our best excuse...

[Vlietje]

Been working on the door change and B pillar vinyl yesterday evening as I hate soccer...

Window out
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0018_zpsiytijgxv.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0018_zpsiytijgxv.jpg.html)

Old door on the scrap pile
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0019_zpsqzpwzchb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0019_zpsqzpwzchb.jpg.html)

Vinyls removed
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0020_zpsx08hwhpa.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0020_zpsx08hwhpa.jpg.html)

Work in progress
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0022_zps5g3p6wds.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0022_zps5g3p6wds.jpg.html)

As I only have LH ones from GM we've used two LH ones and remodeled them into a RH one.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0024_zpssu2kzw9q.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0024_zpssu2kzw9q.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0025_zpshjw1irdj.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0025_zpshjw1irdj.jpg.html)

Window back in, did you spot the Admiral??
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0029_zpsrovgjpxb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0029_zpsrovgjpxb.jpg.html)

Next up is fitting all parts back on the door...

[7ova]

When I changed the vinyls on my old grey GSI the one you came and had a look around
I also had to make a right hand trim out of a left hand, a bit tricky but worked out ok.
Nice work Jeff

[Benn]

Very nice. Not a job i'd wanna do.

[nova_niek]

Good progress sir Vlietje. Got any more pics of the Admiral?

[Vlietje]

I will do my best to shoot some more pics of the giant... Think it's almost done and ready for mild blasting and etch primer...

[Vlietje]

So, just received these pics....
He started on the LH inner wing.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0001_zpsggzk41s9.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0001_zpsggzk41s9.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0002_zpsqtp0ejf8.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0002_zpsqtp0ejf8.jpg.html)

More to come in a few weeks!

[tahir868]

Good work mate, I want to see this in person at some point!

[scott.parker]

Good to see some progress mate, mine could do with the pillar vynals replacing but im not using the eBay copies, there nothing like mine colour and texture wise, can you still get them in Holland?

[Vlietje]

Cheers guys!

You need vinyls for Jamaica Yellow, Scott? We'll have a look Saturday so I can take some pics to compare.

This needs to be sorted too:

Splash guard bottom corner LH side
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140708-WA0001_zpshzvla651.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140708-WA0001_zpshzvla651.jpg.html)

Underside front panel LH side
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140708-WA0002_zpsdjzty3vp.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140708-WA0002_zpsdjzty3vp.jpg.html)

Bottom LH chassis leg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140708-WA0003_zpswqitiy92.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140708-WA0003_zpswqitiy92.jpg.html)

[Vlietje]

More pics as we all do like them!

Nice hole in the top of the LH chassis leg where the inner wing is welded on.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140710-WA0001_zpsh6ur0lhg.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140710-WA0001_zpsh6ur0lhg.jpg.html)

Cleaned
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140710-WA0004_zpsup0pghhf.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140710-WA0004_zpsup0pghhf.jpg.html)

It's now all plated and looks like this
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0002_zpsqtp0ejf8.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0002_zpsqtp0ejf8.jpg.html)

Underside of the inner wing behind the turret
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/IMG-20140710-WA0005_zpsx26i2l1h.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/IMG-20140710-WA0005_zpsx26i2l1h.jpg.html)

[Edd]

Good work

You not fitting all the new panels yet then mate?

[Vlietje]

Cheers Edd, although I'm not doing a thing here yet... lol

No, I want to save them for later use. My panel beater know's what he's doing and he told me that it would be a shame to use the new panels now as it's relatively easy to cut out the rust and weld in new patches. Plus I don't want to spend too much money on the GSi, but it needs to be safe to drive though. Hence why I've bought a new fuel tank and will be changing all fuel lines in the coming weeks.
Panel beater is on holiday as from tomorrow so we'll continue upon his return in two weeks... We've already cut out the exhaust system and I will be stripping the underside before respraying it with U-Pol Gravitex. We've made a plan to restore the full underside over winter including the two rear arches and the sills. I'll be doing as much work myself in his bodyshop to keep the costs down on this project. I have no experience with grinding/stripping/sanding a car so that should be a fun job!!

[Vlietje]

Got this in the post today! New injection fuel tank and new fuel tank straps from ze Germans...

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0076_zpsynwyyofr.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0076_zpsynwyyofr.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0080_zpsyunnfm9u.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0080_zpsyunnfm9u.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0079_zpscl3uqm4y.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0079_zpscl3uqm4y.jpg.html)

[nova_niek]

Nice looking tank. Wonder if there's any differences between this and the OEM fuel tank. Keep us posted mate.

[CorsaBBoomer]

What a nice little tankie!.... Mmmm, sounds like... lol

[Vlietje]

Lt. Gruber!!

[Vlietje]

Had a good chat with the guy restoring the GSi today. He's willing to help me restore it during the winter, but he want's me to come over regularly as he doesn't want it up on a ramp without anything happening... Sounds like a good deal to me, I get to do all the no-brainer work on the car. That means mostly stripping, cleaning, grinding, swearing, etc.... LOL

This weeks progress:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0018_zpsb2t7zsl5.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0018_zpsb2t7zsl5.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0020_zpsam9kdjfa.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0020_zpsam9kdjfa.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0021_zps6jcid6ja.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0021_zps6jcid6ja.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0023_zpshsipgvkh.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0023_zpshsipgvkh.jpg.html)

Tow bar is off now!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0028_zpszuhhsrnb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0028_zpszuhhsrnb.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0029_zps3ygp6f3u.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0029_zps3ygp6f3u.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSC_0030_zpszz0njurt.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/DSC_0030_zpszz0njurt.jpg.html)

Exhaust removed, fuel tank removed, fuel lines removed, fuel pump removed, tow bar removed, more to come!!

[Kev Turbo]

We have progress - Cant wait for more!!!

[Vlietje]

Don't hunt me... LOL