Project Silk Violet GSi

[Vlietje]

Just bought myself a GSI this morning... :thumb:

Specs:
Genuine 1992 Dutch GSI
C16SE with DIS
Factory sunroof
Factory leccy windows
Factory alloys
Silk Violet

Plan is to restore it and to keep it original for the rest of it's life...

Pics will follow...

[Edd]

You need 15 posts before you post pics

Looking forward to them

[scott.parker]

One of the best color GSi's you can get, miss my old one, feel it had some character that my track car lacks..

Look forward to seeing it.

[Vlietje]

Will pick it up next friday.

I've been Novaless since may 2004. Just looking for an excuse to come over for Billing this summer...

15 posts? Hmmm... I''ll do my best this weekend.

Cheers

[Nova_Tek]

Keeping it original = +rep from me :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Just received confirmation from seller. I'll pick her up this Friday. Drop her off at my local garage. Give the car some service (new plugs, oil, filters, fuel hoses) myself over the weekend.
Next stop MOT....

[Vlietje]

Okay so I now own a Nova GSI. :d

Found here in a little town called Stramproy here in the Netherlands, close to Kleine Brogel in Belgium, that'll sound familiar for some of you (Belgium PNG Trip) where Joeri had her stalled for the last year. He planned to restore the car but never got to it. So lucky me was googling last week and came across his ad.

Had a look at the car last week and it's in stunning condition.

Picked her up this morning. Pics will follow.
From the first view it doesn't look to rusty or damaged. But we'll have a closer look tomorrow morning.
The engines runs smooth. It's a C16SE with DIS.

Sorted tax and insurance today.

Things to sort out:

New front doors.
Just bought a brand spanking new N/S door for € 112,50 in Germany. There are still 2 left so check out eBay dot de and search for Corsa A tür. O/S door is available within the Netherlands but someone ordered it weeks ago. If the order isn't confirmed by this Sunday it's mine!

Also ordered new side skirt sills left and right, just in case.

Some work on rear quarters and arches, nothing to serious.

2 new tyres, my dad works for Michelin, so that won't be to much of a problem... ;)

Full respray this winter.

Tomorrow I'll shoot some more pics to post on here over the weekend.

[Vlietje]

Still not over 15 posts so pics will have to wait. :tard:

Car was MOTed today and passed without any trouble...

Work done over the weekend:

Fitted 2 new rear brake cylinders L+R
Fitted 2 sets rear brake shoes L+R
Changed brakefluid and bled whole brakesystem
Fitted 2 new windscreenwipers
Changed the oil and filters
Fitted new sparkplugs + leads


Sourced brand new N/S and O/S front doors.
Now I'm after two front wings.

Things to do next week (combined):

Refresh coolant
Change drive belt
Change waterpump

I'll have to drop by at Niek's place later this week to pick up some small interior and dash parts.

Cheers!

[scott.parker]

Humm post some replies in Muppet to get just over the 15 mark, im sure no one will mind that.. lol

Looking forward to watching this progress mate.

Scott

[joff-turbo-nova]

On behalf of my Dutch friend here are some pics he emailed me eariler .....


On collection .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/SilkVioletfront.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/SilkVioletprofile.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/SilkVioletrear.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/SilkVioletside.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/silkv3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/silkv4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/silkv2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Silkv1.jpg


Transportation .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/foto.jpg


On the ramps....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/SDC10683.jpg


Looks reasonably clean ! Good luck with the restoration Jeff


Joff

[ECO16V]

Looks like a good 1 mate

[Vlietje]

Cheers Joff, thanks for posting the pics!

[Vlietje]

Funny, my license plates are equal to Joff's Meriva ones... lol

[nova_niek]

Ha! Pics galore!

Nice one Jeff, good to see you in and around a Nova again. Brings back lots of happy memories! :thumb::thumb::thumb:

Have some +rep mate!

Niek

[nova_niek]

You really want to get rid of that horrid aerial mate. Wait, you're getting new front wings. Sorted! :)

[Jeff16v]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/silkv3.jpg



headlight switch???

Looks a nice example:thumb:

[Vlietje]

Niekos, I really love the arial! Roof arials are so 2010...

Drove the car home from the workshop last night. 10km to let it run in smoothly on B roads, then about 10km on the motorway, jummie jummie!!

It's just a wee bit smaller then my daily runner though :d

[Vlietje]

headlight switch???

Looks a nice example:thumb:

I think it's of a Mk1, or Astra Mk2. Will have to sort that out asap. Needs to be replaced with an original headlight switch though.

I sold my old Nova (China Blue LF-22-GT) to Niek back in 2004, stuffed it to the roof with parts for a rebuild that never took place. Thank god Niek stored all these bits and parts for me.

[Vlietje]

So here are some more pics

As said I picked up the car last weekend:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/SDC10655.jpg

Today I received a box of goodies from Opel Classic Parts:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture339.jpg

In were new GSI sills L+R and new rear wiper arm:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture340.jpg

[Vlietje]

Cleaned the exterior this evening. Pleased with the result so far. Bare in mind that the car was is storage for about 1.5 years. Needs some polish and wax though. Interior is next up this weekend!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture344.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture347.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture351.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture360.jpg

[Connor]

Towbar looks crazy through the bumper lol

[MK999]

That pic of the steering wheel etc actually gives me a headache being backwards after looking at a RHD for so long lol

[Balley]

Looks very clean. Silk Violet is one of the best GSi colours!

[Vlietje]

Just a quick post to show my old car at Trax, pics taken from PNG news...

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

My car is the China Blue one, top right. Spot Joff's Nova on the bottom right with the E16SE engine in. Bought the engine from Joff once he swapped it for a 2.0 16v...

[nova_niek]

I sold my old Nova (China Blue LF-22-GT) to Niek back in 2004, stuffed it to the roof with parts for a rebuild that never took place. Thank god Niek stored all these bits and parts for me.
Feeling a bit sad for selling on the old China Blue one. Admittedly, it was well past its best but being an early 1984 Nova it'd have been worth keeping it. Oh well, decisions decisions... Perhaps you can post up some piccies of your old pride and joy?


Just a quick post to show my old car at Trax, pics taken from PNG news...

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

My car is the China Blue one, top right. Spot Joff's Nova on the bottom right with the E16SE engine in. Bought the engine from Joff once he swapped it for a 2.0 16v...
Nova_Turbo_Joff! Supplier of fine Vauxhall engines to the Dutch! :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Guys, I need to swap the steeringwheel. Should I go for:

1. Original GSI steeringwheel (prefered because original)
2. Momo Race steeringwheel (prefered because it looks better and has a leather grip)

I want to keep the car as original as possible but I think the original GSI steeringwheel is made of plastic or am I wrong? I prefer a leather steeringwheel.

As for the sunvisors, I thought al GSI's were equipped with sunvisors like the Sri's have, so with lights build in, but mine are poverty spec standard...

Thanks!

[AlexW]

GSi wheel is rubber, I'd go for the std gsi probs.

The GSi sunvisors are povo spec, Seen some people dye the blue/red sri ones though.

[scott.parker]

If its me i would buy a new gsi wheel, but also fit a sparco suade one, an as alex said, for some strsnge reason sri novas had better sun visors, gsi was just standard greay bog rubish lol

[Vlietje]

Bought a very clean original GSI steeringwheel in Aachen (Germany) tonight. Will swap tomorrow. Funny thing is, it doesn't have the red coloured ring round the Opel logo on the horn button...

Now I'm after a standard backbox, found two boxes:

original with chrome end pipe
original with black end pipe

I think I'll opt for the chrome one. Anyone seen an original backbox with black end pipe on a C16SE before?

Cheers!

[scott.parker]

Nope they were polished/chromed etc.

[Vlietje]

Fitted the Gsi steering wheel yesterday.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture349.jpg

Now I'm up for an original backbox and the interior will be cleaned thoroughly next weekend!

Cheers!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Jeff,

You seem to be missing the headlamp level switch - or was this not an option on euro models?

Joff

[Vlietje]

Joff,

Headlamp level switch was an option in the Netherlands, as were leccy windows and the sunroof. Dutch Gsi's with leccy windows and a sunroof are very very rare. The wiring for the headlamp level switch is in place, both behind the dash and in the engine bay. All I need to do is connect the switch and source some headlamps with headlamp range control motors.

Will have to source a new headlamp switch housing, but I think these Mk2 parts are all at Niek's as I stuffed the old blue one with spare parts when I sold it to Niek back in 2004.

Cheers!

[nova_niek]

Jeff,

You seem to be missing the headlamp level switch - or was this not an option on euro models?

Joff
Correct Joff - I had the control switch and headlamp range control motors fitted at my friendly Opel dealer right after I had bought my GSi (which was a typical poverty-spec Dutch GSi without any fancy options).

Niek

[bazil]

Get a pair of uk spec lights with motors, remove the glass and swap with euro spec glass?

[Vlietje]

Get a pair of uk spec lights with motors, remove the glass and swap with euro spec glass?

Bazil, that could be an option. But since I want to restore it I'm opting for a new pair of headlamps with motors. Found a pair in 'Die Heimat' (Germany).

Cheers!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looks loads better with the o.e spec steering wheel.

The whole car looks really cool.

iain

[Vlietje]

Picked up a new air inlet duct from my local Opel dealer today as the old one is held together by ducktape...
Seems to be the wrong one. I need the air inlet duct for a C16SE (90410785/834430) and this was an air inlet duct for a Mk3 Astra with a C16SE engine.
Two weeks ago another Opel dealer told me the part was NLS. This Opel dealer told me the correct duct was still available. Anyone who knows if the part is still available in the UK? As said GM part number is 904 107 85 and Opel/Vauxhall item number is 834430.

Thanks in advance!

[nova_niek]

Picked up a new air inlet duct from my local Opel dealer today as the old one is held together by ducktape...
Seems to be the wrong one. I need the air inlet duct for a C16SE (90410785/834430) and this was an air inlet duct for a Mk3 Astra with a C16SE engine.
Two weeks ago another Opel dealer told me the part was NLS. This Opel dealer told me the correct duct was still available. Anyone who knows if the part is still available in the UK? As said GM part number is 904 107 85 and Opel/Vauxhall item number is 834430.

Thanks in advance!
http://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk/vauxhall-parts-stock-search.aspx
They seem to have 2 in stock. Also lots of other NLS numbers on their site.

Hope this helps,
Niek

[Vlietje]

Thanks Niekos! Think we found one within the Dutch Opel dealer network. It's either in Maassluis or Spijkenisse. Does that ring a bell Niek? I'll give it a try tomorrow morning. If not, then GPS has one available for me.

I'll keep u posted.

[nova_niek]

Thanks Niekos! Think we found one within the Dutch Opel dealer network. It's either in Maassluis or Spijkenisse. Does that ring a bell Niek? I'll give it a try tomorrow morning. If not, then GPS has one available for me.

I'll keep u posted.

Don't know either Opel dealerships, never mind if they have the goods it's okay!

Cheerio,
Niek

[gary_126]

Looks like a very nice example!! I would love such an original gsi to restore.

[Vlietje]

Looks like a very nice example!! I would love such an original gsi to restore.

Thanks Gary!

[Vlietje]

Small update. Didn't do much, was in Spain for holidays last two weeks.
Bumped into this rather clean and rust free Corsa A at the local Carrefour in Tarragona. This door is like new:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture363.jpg

Upon my return I changed the old air intake duct for a new one.

Before
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture359.jpg

After (with airbox cleaned)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture360-1.jpg

Sourced 4 new Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres in 175/65 R14 82H.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture364.jpg

That's it for now.

Cheers!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Small update. Didn't do much, was in Spain for holidays last two weeks.
Bumped into this rather clean and rust free Corsa A at the local Carrefour in Tarragona. This door is like new:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture363.jpg

Upon my return I changed the old air intake duct for a new one.

Before
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture359.jpg

After (with airbox cleaned)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture360-1.jpg

Sourced 4 new Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres in 175/65 R14 82H.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture364.jpg

That's it for now.

Cheers!

Jeff good nova spotting whilst on holiday - I found a 5 door nova when I was in Portugal a few years back - no rust but must have been owned by Stevie Wonder at some point as there were dents and scuffs all over !

By the way I thought your dad worked for Michelin?

Joff

[Vlietje]

Joff,

He retired two years ago, so I'm free to choose any other brand now LOL!
BTW I don't fancy Energy Saver tyres on my Gsi... ;)

The choice was either Toyo Proxes CF1 or Dunlop SP Sport 01.

[cuatrolatas]

Small update. Didn't do much, was in Spain for holidays last two weeks.
Bumped into this rather clean and rust free Corsa A at the local Carrefour in Tarragona. This door is like new:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture363.jpg


One corsa star. It's a rare special edition, good photo

[Balley]

I love the fact you have managed to source a new inlet pipe, good man!

[brainsnova]

Nice car :thumb:

[Vlietje]

I love the fact you have managed to source a new inlet pipe, good man!

Cheers! I want it to be become uberclean and as original as possible. Promised that Joff once I bought it. :)

[Vlietje]

Nice car :thumb:

Thanks!

[Vlietje]

Quick question, check the pic below. The top of the Gsi steeringwheel is closer to the driver then the bottom. In other words, there is a curve in the hoop when you look at it from the side. Is that normal?

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture367.jpg

By the way, notice the cool keyring my wife gave me... :d

Fitted the best radio there is to match the black Gsi dash: SONY CDX-M700R Black Panel.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture368.jpg

[gary_126]

checked my sri steering wheel, it looks like there is a slight curve... but when placed on a flat surface you can see it is infact flat.

[Vlietje]

checked my sri steering wheel, it looks like there is a slight curve... but when placed on a flat surface you can see it is infact flat.

Cheers Gary, came to the same conclusion.

[Vlietje]

Hmmmm.... Irmscher Germany are selling 16 inch Softstar sets on their site.
I was planning on keeping the car original, but this is very tempting...

Maybe an extra set of wheels wouldn't be a bad idea after all... :roll:

[nova_niek]

You know you want Irmschers mate. You really do Teee heee heee ;)

[7ova]

you need some soft stats in your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv255/sturooke/ebaynovagsiapril11029.jpg?t=1304198713

and the originals as spares!

[Vlietje]

Softstars will be sorted this winter. Had some small technical issues to solve first.

Cleaned the engine bay:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture372.jpg

The coolant hose feeding coolant to the radiator was expanding:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture369.jpg

Cleaned the cooling system cap with vinegar and boiled water because it was blocked and unable to release pressure.

Had to start the engine the last couple of days using my Superb and a set of jump leads. So sourced a new battery and cleaned the battery tray.

Before:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture396.jpg

After:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture403.jpg

Battery fitted:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture404.jpg

Fixed the HT leads, they were fitted the other way around. I assume the HT leads are corresponding to the injectors. So injector 1 is on the far left on this picture (there is a '1' on the injectorloom and that corresponds with the HT lead '1' from the DIS module.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture395.jpg


Anyone who knows the correct partnumbers for the HT lead fixing clips that are missing in this picture, my dealer couldn't find them...

Fitted clear rear clusters with new bulbs and some new NL luxury plates last night. Not to sure about the clear rears though.. will upload a pic asap.

Cheers!

[nova_niek]

Jeff,

instead of 3 separate clips, I ordered a "wire tunnel" (for lack of a better word) off an Astra-F for my GSi. This fits without mods and looks nice. Oh wait - you want everything OEM. Errrr... let me know if you want me to look up the part number mate.

Cheers,
Niek

[Vlietje]

Niekos, is this the same as Stu has on his GSI? Isn't this too wide when you use original spec leads? I think Stu is using Astra leads aswell.

[Vlietje]

Stopped by Opel Classic Parts today. Had to pick up some goodies!
The main advantage of living on the continent!! OCP is 'only' 3 hours away... ;)

My new N/S door!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture411.jpg

Two sets of OEM rear shocks (will be fitting Bilsteins after rebuild):
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture412.jpg

Three sets of O/S B pillar covers in the right colour:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture407.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture409.jpg

Cheers!

[Vlietje]

Oh YES, just picked up my NEW EIBACH PRO-KIT.... Think it's the last one available within Europe.

Now I'm one happy Dutch chappy... LOL

[NOV4_SPORT]

Good times buddy, your so luck living pretty close to ocp !

Very nice gsi

iain

[Vlietje]

Good times buddy, your so luck living pretty close to ocp !

Very nice gsi

iain

Thanks Iain, love your project BTW, looking so good!!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Thanks buddy, glad you like it.

iain

[scott.parker]

Nice finds on them vinyls mate, you should go buy some more if there reasonable and sell them on here!
Door cant of been cheep?

I'll find out for sure tomorrow about the postage on them bits for you.

Scott

[Vlietje]

They're only € 3,50 each. Stu also bought some few week ago. OCP has around 40 - 50 on stock. Thing is they only have the left one available.

Scott, door was € 112,50 genuine and new from OCP.

Cheers

[Vlietje]

So, Christmas is very early this year as I picked up the Eibach Pro-Kit last weekend!
Very very pleased with this set. :d

Box is knackered, but the springs are new and OK.

Here are some pics:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture439.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture437.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture440.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture442.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture443.jpg

Now I need to source me a UK GSI passenger seat to replace my driver seat...

[Vlietje]

Small update:

Bought a brand new GSI steering wheel
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqMOKooE4t5wUsRlBOWjcF2z2g60_12.jpg

And a new custom made stainless steel system from the cat back with 3" round tailpipe
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSCN8040.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/DSCN8041.jpg

That's it for now, the car goes into storage next week. Wil be fitting these goodies next spring.

[7ova]

nice parts mate,
don't store the car get on with it and get it done
stu

[Vlietje]

Thanks Stu! I need to get the car into storage as I don't own a garage. And I don't want it sitting outside during the fall/winter. I'll have to keep it dry and clean, can always take it out to work on it at the workshop and bring it back again. Couldn't find a new O/S door, so I've bought myself 2 very mint doors in Germany. Pics will follow...

Cheers!

P.s. Talking about finishing a project: are these B-pillar vinyls on your car yet? :roll:

[7ova]

done mate
vinyls on and windows back in
need to update my project thread with some photo's
stu

[nova_niek]

small update: New custom made stainless steel system from the cat back with 3" round tailpipe

PORN :thumb:

[Vlietje]

done mate
vinyls on and windows back in
need to update my project thread with some photo's
stu

Piccies to proof or it didn't happen mate! LOL

[Vlietje]

PORN :thumb:

Sure is Niekos! EPS stylee...

[Vlietje]

PORN :thumb:

Sure is Niekos! EPS stylee...

[NOV4_SPORT]

Its going to look really good when your finished it buddy.

iain

[Vlietje]

Cheers Iain, collecting all parts now. Bodywork/respray planned for next winter.

[Vlietje]

Picked up the mint doors tonight in Germany. Seller wanted to use them for his project but never got to it. He bought them from a guy who had them on his car for one year and then it was stripped. So he claimes them to be only a few years old. They look very very mint, and there's no rust. Will strip and clean them this weekend.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqVg8E5oWrzpBObIWcDPg60_12.jpg

Door bottom close up:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture446.jpg

[Vlietje]

Also bought a front wing, spot the side sill clip still attached... ;)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/1.jpg

[Vlietje]

Into hibernation:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture451.jpg

[Graeme]

Good stuff mate, any news on my bonnet badge?

[Vlietje]

Hi Graeme,

Yes, on it's way to me as we speak, there was one part in back order so posting was delayed without notice and to be honest, I just forgot the chase the guy. Will send the badge over this weekend and latest on Monday. You should have it by mid next week.

I'll keep you posted mate.

Cheers,

Jeff

[Graeme]

Thanks mate

[mexicoredmk2]

do you guys not get indicaters on the front wings over there or just been welded up?

[Vlietje]

I think they changed the law mid 90's, but you're right no mandatory front side indicators on the Corsa A in NL.

[nova_niek]

That is correct sir - no side repeaters in the Netherlands on Nova's. Good to see it going in hibernation mate. Surely you have taken all necessary actions? Battery out, fresh brake fluid, fresh oil... the lot? ;-)

Cheers,
Niek

[mexicoredmk2]

love the gsi in silk violet lovly colour i had 1 tll it got wrote off bad times good luck with yours

[scott.parker]

I'm biased, i will always think silkviolet is the best GSi color, it was was first nova, hum maybe i should sell the track car and get another GSi in SV??

[Vlietje]

Just won these babies on eBay.de, Irmscher 9 spoke 6Jx15 ET 42
Always been a fan of these wheels from the moment I spotted them on John Haslams valver. Something different compared to the more common Alessios and Softstars me thinks! Although I never spotted a Corsa A on Alessios on the continent before...


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqFlcE5up1ePGMBOoFTe5e3g60_12.jpg

Will be using them as an extra set.

[Vlietje]

I'm biased, i will always think silkviolet is the best GSi color, it was was first nova, hum maybe i should sell the track car and get another GSi in SV??

Just do it, you know it makes sense...

[Vlietje]

love the gsi in silk violet lovly colour i had 1 tll it got wrote off bad times good luck with yours

Gracias Mexicoredmk2

[Graeme]

The UK makes up for the rest of europe when it comes to Alessios, hope they go on without arch mods for you mate

[Nova_Tek]

Just won these babies on eBay.de, Irmscher 9 spoke 6Jx15 ET 42
Always been a fan of these wheels from the moment I spotted them on John Haslams valver. Something different compared to the more common Alessios and Softstars me thinks! Although I never spotted a Corsa A on Alessios on the continent before...


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqFlcE5up1ePGMBOoFTe5e3g60_12.jpg

Will be using them as an extra set.

Would be interesting to see how they suit on the Nova.

[sport]

Just won these babies on eBay.de, Irmscher 9 spoke 6Jx15 ET 42
Always been a fan of these wheels from the moment I spotted them on John Haslams valver. Something different compared to the more common Alessios and Softstars me thinks! Although I never spotted a Corsa A on Alessios on the continent before...


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqFlcE5up1ePGMBOoFTe5e3g60_12.jpg

Will be using them as an extra set.


Nice choice there

[Novasport]

Ditto, I also have a set to go on my Swing to Sprint replica.

I am in need of some centre caps for them if you know of any.:thumb:

[LEWI007]

Great project mate keep it up, you are lucky to be able to buy brand new GM parts.

[Vlietje]

Thanks guys, actually I bought them for € 42,50. They come with 4 Vredestein Snowtrac 2 tyres (2x 3mm & 2x 5mm). So I reckon it's a bargain... Tyres alone are worth € 50,00
I've requested a photoshop for the alloys on my GSi in the styling section.

[Vlietje]

My first Photoshop attempt:

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

[7ova]

looks good mate
but to be honest i like the original alloys a bit more

i'm abit old school
stu

[Vlietje]

Stu, these are additional. The original 3 spokes are first choice.

[7ova]

thats ok then

i have original 3 spokes with new michelin tyres and fully refurbed alloys (powder coated)
and a brand new set of 16" irmscher soft stars

[Vlietje]

I know mate, I have the original 3 spokes with new Dunlop SP Sport01 in 175/65 14 82H. Non-refurbed, because the alloys are like new as the former owner changed them for aftermarket ones. Thank god he swapped them back before selling the car to me. :d

I'll be using the Irmschers only for show/mood change/whatever.

Any luck on uploading new pics in your thread?

[7ova]

no luck with the photo's, to be honest havent tried again!
just got another nova project and a tigra just for the engine
i'll put a project thread up soon, don't know about photo's????????????

[Vlietje]

Get it sorted mate.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good mate, i really like the irmscher "spoke" wheels i have always wanted a set for my sport, very nice

iain

[Vlietje]

Since the car is in hibernation I'll have to keep myself busy collecting parts for the rebuild! Plan is to rebuild the engine next spring and sort the engine bay while the engine is out. The rear quarters and full respray are planned for next winter.

I've collected a new genuine Opel O/S front wing yesterday (pics will follow) and sourced a mint GSI interior in the UK, will be picking that up at the end of November. So if some one wants me to bring over big parts from the continent to the UK please let me know!

Been busy cleaning the Irmscher center caps yesterday, the i logo was painted black...

Before:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Irmscherlogozwarteverf.jpg

Ater:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Irmscherlogos.jpg

Also received my NEW GSI parcel shelf:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/GSIhoedenplank.jpg

May sound gay, but I love the smell of it... lol

That's it for now.

[LEWI007]

Its looking good so far i love the OEM !

[Vlietje]

Thanks Lewis! OEM FTW

[7ova]

new parcel shelf,

wish i had one!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good mate, its all the little touches that add up

[Vlietje]

Looking good mate, its all the little touches that add up

Thanks Iain! I just want to do it right the 1st time with this car.

[Vlietje]

As promised, front wing piccies!

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Voorschermrechts.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Voorschermrechtsbinnen.jpg

This guy also has a MK2 5dr/saloon N/S front wing available, genuine GM for €35,00 any one?
Send me a PM for more info.

[Vlietje]

Also received some small parts last week! All new and genuine GM:

O/S Side skirt rear part
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/SideskirtsGSIrechtsachter.jpg

MK2 clock
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Klok.jpg

Suspenders for my old parcel shelf
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Hoedenplankhangers.jpg
Air filter
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/LuchtfilterC16SE.jpg

Fuel cap replacement rubber
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Tankdoprubber.jpg

Opel GSI boot logo and fuel filler stickers
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/StickersGSIentankvul.jpg

Windschreenwiper parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Opvullingruitenwissers.jpg

Some other small parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Motorsteun.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Rubberdopjes.jpg

[scott.parker]

WOW your the man for GM part from now on then lol

[scorge01]

nice collection of parts can you get any other gm parts?

[nova_niek]

Nice finds mate. Love the attention to detail! :)

[kyl3_l]

Love the car mate. Wish us folk in the uk could pick up new parts like that. Keep up the good work

[Graeme]

Looking really good mate and thanks again for the bonnet badge. much appreciated

[NOV4_SPORT]

Ooohh, some very nice new shiney new parts !

[Edd]

Nice collection of GM parts

I like the way your going about the project

[Nova_Tek]

Can't beat original parts - were they expensive to buy?

[Vlietje]

WOW your the man for GM part from now on then lol

Hmmm... maybe I could start my own GM parts business...


nice collection of parts can you get any other gm parts?

Maybe, what are you looking for scorge?


Nice finds mate. Love the attention to detail! :)

Cheers Niekos!


Love the car mate. Wish us folk in the uk could pick up new parts like that. Keep up the good work

You only have to cross the channel mate! lol Cheers!


Looking really good mate and thanks again for the bonnet badge. much appreciated

You're welcome mate, you fitted it yet?


Ooohh, some very nice new shiney new parts !

You just can't beat new parts, I even have new windscreenwipers front and rear...


Nice collection of GM parts

I like the way your going about the project

Thanks Edd, I want to sort most of the parts before starting with the restoration. That saves me time and frustration in the end.


Can't beat original parts - were they expensive to buy?

Tek, not at all, the side skirt rear part was only € 25,00. The rest was way under that. The parcel shelf was the 'most expensive part' at € 47,00. Had it shipped to our German office in Bonn last week where I picked it up as I had some meetings planned there.
The front wing was only € 35,00 had to put some pressure on the seller to sell it to me though.... ;)

Cheers for the comments guys!

[Vlietje]

Cleaned the Irmschers last weekend. They need to be refurbed though. But the guy who's refurbing them didn't have time for that until beginning of January... Then the centre caps will have to be sprayed separately, as the alloys will be powder coated, so I'll have to sort out new i logo's to go on the centre caps when painted.

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

Close up
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Irmscher9spaaks.jpg

Genuine Irmscher
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Irmscher9spaaksbinnenzijde.jpg

But hey, they were made by Speedline
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Irmscher9spaaksbinnenzijde_2.jpg

Will be fitting 185/55 R15 tyres on them.

[Nova_Tek]

like they way they "need" a refurb, they look almost mint! lol

[Vlietje]

like they way they "need" a refurb, they look almost mint! lol

Tek, check the close up. Spot the wheel on the right and the kerb marks? The whole surface is f#cked...

[Vlietje]

Well, just booked the EuroTunnel for the 25th. Me and Pastry are coming over to pick up my new GSi interior:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqQOKjwE559VTpBOoGnZNCbQ60_12.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqIOKo0E6e52W4SUBOoGo6l3W60_12.jpg

Pastry will be picking up his fiber glass doors from 16xe_chris and poly windows from ASW...

We're also bringing a new door, boot and sill for MattBrown.

Should be a fun day! lol

[7ova]

hi mate
are you getting them from a guy on ebay in helmshore lancashire
i got a unmarked gsi dash of him a couple of weeks ago
and he offered me the front seats, rear seats, front cards (with speaker holes)
and rear quarters for not a bad price.
if i think back the front seats were very clean, rear seats had head rests in
stu

[Connor]

You two are mad lol

[Vlietje]

Hi Stu, yeah same guy!

[7ova]

small world?????????????

or not that many crazy people like us?

like i said i saw the seats and they are clean, no wear
i picked the dash up for my other new project from a little back
street garage and the man told me somebody came in with a nova with
a let engine in it and wanted the engine out, and he was able to keep
what was left of the nova to sell.

are you getting all the rest on the interior
if you look at his feedback for him on ebay
you will see what i paid for the dash!!!!!!
happy days
stu

[Vlietje]

You two are mad lol

We know! Think we are doing almost 900 miles in 23 hrs the 25th.

The route:

The Netherlands - Calais
Calais - Folkstone
Folkstone - Rossendale
Rossendale - Nailsea
Nailsea - Folkstone
Folkstone - Calais
Calais - The Netherlands

Long live leasecars and company tankcards :thumb:

[Vlietje]

small world?????????????

or not that many crazy people like us?

like i said i saw the seats and they are clean, no wear
i picked the dash up for my other new project from a little back
street garage and the man told me somebody came in with a nova with
a let engine in it and wanted the engine out, and he was able to keep
what was left of the nova to sell.

are you getting all the rest on the interior
if you look at his feedback for him on ebay
you will see what i paid for the dash!!!!!!
happy days
stu


It sure is mate!
I'll contact him regarding the rear panels as I need them too.

[nova_niek]

You two are mad lol

+1

...and it's not the first time Jeff has scored an interior in the UK either! LOL

[Vlietje]

Last one was of John Knowles iirc, blue SRi seats... :thumb:

[pastry]

I can't wait for our "little" tour to the UK! I'm going to get 2 polyester doors and a couple of 4mm lexan windows for my little nova dragster.

[Vlietje]

So after a good 3,5 hour sleep I picked up Pastry yesterday morning at 05:00 CET and we drove off to Calais to cross the Channel via Eurotunnel.
We picked up my interior in Crawshawbooth and met up there with MattBrown and 16xe_chris. Chris made up some glass fibre doors for Pastry and Matt picked up the new door, bootlid and sill I brought him from OCP. He also picked up Mark's side skirt sills.

After a good chat we left Matt drooling around a Lotus Omega and drove off to Nailsea to pick up lexan windows at ACW. Had sone fish n chips in Nailsea and a cuppa tea at Tony's and we headed back to Folkestone.

We did some 1125 miles in 24 hours yesterday. But it was worth it.

Wonder what I'm doing next weekend... LOL

[pastry]

It was a great day and night! I've made also a little report with some pics.!

So Vlietje had the same problem as me, How to get parts from the UK to the mainland. Vlietje invited me to come woth him to the UK to just get the stuff. It was an nice trip!

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/0bdff13e.jpg
The train in Calias (Froggy France)
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/bf891046.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/83d2595e.jpg
30 minuten later we were in the UK.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/f894f504.jpg

Part one, to get the interior and my nova doors! From Chris . http://www.cmcomposites.co.uk/
Unbelievable that the postage is 160 pounds!

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/2cb2e699.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/d6d3ee8a.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/f2bc4bf3.jpg
The nivce Lotus Omega.
Our next destination was vto ACW motersport plastic.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/acb132b6.jpg

http://www.acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_54_66&products_id=55
Because we where a little bit late for our train we drunk a nice cup of tea. "no milk thanks" at ACW. Very nice people. And to get some food culture we stopped in Nailsea for
Fish and Chips with salt and vinager. In Holland we don't have that.
hmmmm
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/1cddf527.jpg
With a full car we drove back.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/9c684a18.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/41b3106e.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/1f4d4628.jpg

After a nive 5 hour sleep..... I unwhrapped my presents.. Santa came in time this year.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/pastryz20let/190e9543.jpg


A big wors wors to Vlietje who drove 22.30 hours!!!! I drove 1,30, I'm not used to big cars ;-)
It whas a lot of fun meeting new people and I'm really motivated to go to Billing with my GSI c20xe TB.

cheer Pastry

[scorge01]

:) good on you mate and cheers for my goodies much appreciated :)

[Vlietje]

:) good on you mate and cheers for my goodies much appreciated :)

You're welcome mate!

[nova_niek]

So after a good 3,5 hour sleep I picked up Pastry yesterday morning at 05:00 CET and we drove off to Calais to cross the Channel via Eurotunnel. <snip> We did some 1125 miles in 24 hours yesterday. But it was worth it.

You, sir, are not mad. You are totally berserk! LOL No wonder you didn't answer your phone when I called you yesterday! :P


Wonder what I'm doing next weekend... LOL

Probably sleep a lot I guess. ;)

Good to see you're back in one piece mate. Pastry, thanks for keeping Jeff awake during the immense trek. Good times!

Cheers,
Niek

p.s. can't wait to return to Blighty myself and sample some proper greasy fish 'n chips. Yum yum!

[Vlietje]

You, sir, are not mad. You are totally berserk! LOL No wonder you didn't answer your phone when I called you yesterday! :P

Was at Sinterklaas http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas celebration with the kids. Slept for three hours on Saturday morning. Rise and shine at 09:15 a.m.
Will give you a call tomorrow, I'm babysitting my youngest at the moment. She's trashing her Duplo... LOL

[pastry]

@nova_niek It was a hard thing to keep Vlietje awake, because I was sleeping quiette a lot.

[Vlietje]

So, a small update as the car is still in hibernation.

I've decided to stay with the OEM spec restoration, so the fancy blackpanel Sony radio has to go. Got my hands on a original 1992 brochure and price list. The SC 202 radio was the standard radio for the GSI. The SC 303 was an upgrade. So I sourced some 303's on fleabay. Managed to buy three, just to make sure I have some spare parts etc. This one came with two displays, manual and the original code card.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/RadioSC303OEM.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/RadioSC303OEM_2.jpg

Also found an OEM handbrakecable:

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

[Vlietje]

And here's the SC 303 in the (German) brochure:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/RadioSC303brochure.jpg

[pastry]

nice, so no Iphone extention for you. :D

[Vlietje]

Can't beat this: http://store.apple.com/nl/product/TW683ZM/A

[Edd]

Nice little touch with the stereo

Whats the plans with the car then? Does it need a full strip down panels and paint?

[gary_126]

Never seen the display case before (brings back memories, had this head unit in my dads 94 cavalier td)

[Vlietje]

Nice little touch with the stereo

Whats the plans with the car then? Does it need a full strip down panels and paint?

Edd, Yes I need new 1/4 panels on the rear, N/S is bad, O/S still looks good. But I think it's best to change them both. Found the rear OEM 1/4 panels, will pick them up within two weeks. The O/S door has a hole in it, but I've sourced some very mint replacement doors. Tow bar needs to be removed and a new GSI bumper fitted. Bumper already sourced.

Plan for 2012 is:

Full strip down for the underside of the car.
Front and rear running gear full strip down, blasting and powder coating
Fitting Bilsteins B6 dampers front and rear
Fitting my Eibach Pro-Kit
Change all brakeparts for new gear (ATE or OEM)

Rebuild the engine and sort the engine bay.

Full shell rebuild/strip down/ paint is planned for 2012/2013 to celebrate the car's 20th anniversary...

[NOV4_SPORT]

Liking your plans buddy, and the radio is a really nice touch !

[Acerliam]

looking forward to your plans mate

[pastry]

I think its time I drop by for a cup of tea. without milk our suger ;-)

[Vlietje]

Never seen the display case before (brings back memories, had this head unit in my dads 94 cavalier td)

Only spotted the display case in the borchure, all radio's I spotted on the bay are without the case, I was just lucky for € 3,50... lol

[Vlietje]

Liking your plans buddy, and the radio is a really nice touch !


looking forward to your plans mate

Cheers guys!

[Vlietje]

I think its time I drop by for a cup of tea. without milk our suger ;-)

Please do!! I'm having a business lunch at Restaurant De Librije this afternoon! Jummie jummie!

Are these doors in yet?

[Vlietje]

Also ordered something to keep the wife happy:

Eibach Pro-Kit for her Grande Punto...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/EibachPro-KitPunto.jpg

[pastry]

Please do!! I'm having a business lunch at Restaurant De Librije this afternoon! Jummie jummie!

Are these doors in yet?

Im very busy with my engine space. A lot of welding. For the doors I going to weld aloy hanging...
Lunch @ Librije....Lucky basterd I travel in March to London to eat @hakasan and @nobu. ;-)

[Vlietje]

Who's doing the welding? Arjo?!

[pastry]

nope a friend at my sports is mechanic at the Lauwman collection. http://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/asp/appmain.asp?appactie=collectiedetail&taalcd=nl&collsq=5438
;-)

[Vlietje]

Nice!! We had our sales kick off for 2012 there last month. Seen some stunning cars.
I'll drop by soon to check on the progress!

[nova_niek]

nope a friend at my sports is mechanic at the Lauwman collection. http://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/asp/appmain.asp?appactie=collectiedetail&taalcd=nl&collsq=5438
;-)

I could do with friends like that! :-)

[nova_niek]

Nice updates mate - especially love the radio and iPhone gizmo!

BTW what's with your engine needing a rebuild? Sounding rattly or burning lots of oil? Surely not?

Must catch up some time soon!

Take care and nice one on keeping the missus happy - Ellen only rides a bicycle so no lowering springs to keep her happy haha.

[Vlietje]

Niekos! Not needing a 'real' rebuild, but I want to change the waterpump, timebelt and gaskets just to be sure. I don't know their age and don't want to ruin the engine mate.

[Vlietje]

nope a friend at my sports is mechanic at the Lauwman collection. http://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/asp/appmain.asp?appactie=collectiedetail&taalcd=nl&collsq=5438
;-)

So, now I deffo need to come over to check on the progress!

[Vlietje]

Another small parts update, managed to source some nice new genuine parts last week.

Number plate light
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/160726500312_1.jpg

Two air filters to fit the C16SE air filter box (for spare)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/150744446563_1.jpg

Alternator belt
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/150735856691_2.jpg

Gear gaitor
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/160738728428_1.jpg

Ball joints
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqFHJCME635CIBBO2QTZOWMg60_12.jpg

Clutch cable
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqJlQE6B-vVf5BOsULUDlQ60_12.jpg

Rear brake drum
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KGrHqZHJBUE63VVJyzwBO3Rq5JYIg60_12.jpg

MK2 Ash tray
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/1429769.jpg

Steering rack housing
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/902107.jpg

Heater matrix
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/1806108.jpg

My new headlights are also being sent over, so these will be arriving this week.

@ Graeme I think I sourced the right ash tray support thingie, I'll send you a PM mate.

[nova_niek]

You never cease to amaze me with your finds! Want! :D

[Vlietje]

Another small update, managed to source a new full GSI side skirt set.
So I now have 4 new front side skirt sill pairs, a new set with the LH L shaped rear part missing and this new full set.

New GM RH front headlight with LWR connection:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Koplamprechts.jpg

The LH front headlight is on it's way from Germany. Also new and original GM.

[Nova_Tek]

I need to move to Europe. How much was the gaitor? I need one as mine's split.

[Vlietje]

Only € 17,50... :thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

Really? That's like £15. You got part number?

[Vlietje]

In case you wondered, the headlight was € 30,00
The headlight from Germany only € 25,00... lol

[Nova_Tek]

Mine's a MK1 so the headlamps are no use.. but the part number for the gaitor will be great. If I can't get hold of one from a dealer over here then you may be getting a PM :)

[Vlietje]

No part number yet, will pick up the gaiter and all the small parts next week...

[Vlietje]

Only € 17,50... :thumb:

Just checked, it was only €15,00
GM Teilenummer 90168233, Opel Katalognummer 738416

[Nova_Tek]

That part number don't show anything - do you have the full number that starts with 9 i.e. 90 123 456

[Vlietje]

See my edit...

[Nova_Tek]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Vlietje again.

^ Damn

:thumb:

[Vlietje]

Small update, managed to source the following decals/vinyls:

Blue/grey vinyl front door LH
Blue/grey vinyl B pillar RH

I already have 3 blue/grey vinyl sets for the LH B pillar, I'll be using one of them for the RH front door. So, now I have a full Gsi vinyl set!

Also managed to source original Gsi front door decals and a MK2 GSi grill badge!

Pics (to proof) will follow as soon as the parts arrive! :thumb:

[nova_niek]

Yet more excellent finds mate. Well done! :-D

[Vlietje]

Forgot to mention, also sourced new sunroof glass. Just in case...

[Vlietje]

Will be picking up the rear quarters next week in Germany...

[tahir868]

Amazing parts you have there mate!

[Nova_Tek]

I'm gonna start asking my Vaux dealer to look at parts but in european warehouses.

[Vlietje]

Or send me the required part numbers and I'll have a go here. Could always bring some stuff over or send it over.

[Vlietje]

Okay, some more new parts came in this week.

Rear side skirt parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Sideskirtrearparts.jpg

Fronts were already sourced

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Picture340.jpg

New GM Mk2 hazard switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/MK2Hazardswitch.jpg

And I couldn't resist this at only €7,50:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Reglight.jpg

The weathers looking good for this weekend so I'll be picking up the GSi tomorrow, deffo want to fit the 'new' GSi interior after 4 months...

Next up, rear quarter time... :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Amazing parts you have there mate!

Cheers mate!

[Acerliam]

Nice Parts there mate

[Vlietje]

Nice Parts there mate

Cheers, I'm currently sourcing all parts for a rebuild. Don't want to be stuck in the process once started...

[Nova_Tek]

I need to PM you some part numbers fella. Looks like there is a treasure trove of band new parts in europe that I need to raid lol

[Vlietje]

Bring them on!

[Nova_Tek]

Sit tight... I'll get some part numbers over the weekend.

[Vlietje]

So time for some real progress instead of buying parts. Picked up the car yesterday and it felt really good to drive it again after 5 long months!!
Plan was to clean and fit the UK GSi seats this weekend.

Weapon of choice:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/259.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/260.jpg

Filled up with interior cleaner:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/263.jpg

To clean these:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/256.jpg

One hour later:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/262.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/261.jpg

Swapped the rails from the original seats and fitted them in the car:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/280.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/281.jpg

With the seats sorted it was time to fix the suspenders for my parcel shelf.
Before:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/267.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/268.jpg

Work in progress with the new parts:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/269.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/270.jpg

Fitted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/271.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/272.jpg

Sorted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/273.jpg

[Vlietje]

Fitted a new air filter today and ripped out the rear seats to give them a good clean.
Noticed some rust on the rear panel where the tow bar plate is situated:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/277.jpg

Cleaned the original spare wheel and tyre:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/288.jpg

Inside:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/286.jpg

Minty minty:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/287.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/290.jpg

Made in 1992, original factory Michelin MXV2 tyre:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/291.jpg

Yeah I know, I'm sad.... lol

[Vlietje]

Some more new parts arrived/were picked up.

Rear quarters (iphone pic):
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Rearquarters.jpg

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

Yes, new sunroof glass!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Newsunroof.jpg

Found a MK2 light switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/KoplampschakelaarMK2.jpg

New headlamp control switch is also sourced and on it's way as we speak!

Gotta love the gear gaitor:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Geargaitor.jpg

Ball joints:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Balljoints.jpg

Clutchy clutchy cable:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/Clutchcable.jpg

More to come!!

[joff-turbo-nova]

I initially thought that clutch cable is way too short ..... then remembered you lot drive on the wrong side of the road lollollollol

Nice finds !

Joff

[Vlietje]

Cheers Joff! And yes, we do things differently over here! ;)

[mowgli]

i initially thought that clutch cable is way too short ..... Then remembered you lot drive on the wrong side of the road lollollollol

nice finds !

Joff

joff, there are plenty of people here who drive on the wrong side of the road... These foreigners drive on the wrong side of the car

[mowgli]

Vlietje, do you have any more pics of your towbar installation? (inside & out please) i'm curious how the eu companies make them, as the uk ones are a really bad design. they put huge bits of metal inside the boot & expect you to chop the bumper, a lot if it is a mk1 gte..

thanks

mike

[Nova_Tek]

Your thread is just one big Aladdin's cave of goodies and progress. Love.

How much you pay for the rear shelf suspenders? Are you able to get anymore? I'm jotting down a few part numbers for you ;)

[Vlietje]

Your thread is just one big Aladdin's cave of goodies and progress. Love.

How much you pay for the rear shelf suspenders? Are you able to get anymore? I'm jotting down a few part numbers for you ;)

Cheers Tek, the suspenders are € 5,00 each. I'll get back to you regarding availability. Think he has some more.

[Vlietje]

Vlietje, do you have any more pics of your towbar installation? (inside & out please) i'm curious how the eu companies make them, as the uk ones are a really bad design. they put huge bits of metal inside the boot & expect you to chop the bumper, a lot if it is a mk1 gte..

thanks

mike

Mike,

I'm planning on taking the back bumper off this weekend, will shoot some pics and upload them.
By the way, I'm taking the damn thing off in the near future, allready have a spare GSi bumper without the hole and ordered a new rear part to go on.
If you want you can have it!

Edit: the tow bar that is....

[7ova]

no i have your spare gsi bumper jeff
picked it up today for you
looks ok
still got all the clips for the mounting blocks (but no blocks)
and came with the bumper iron
cheers stu

[tahir868]

PM sent Jeffrey ;)

[Nova_Tek]

Cheers Tek, the suspenders are € 5,00 each. I'll get back to you regarding availability. Think he has some more.

I want! Let me know and I'll be senfing you some more part numbers. Have a feeling you'll be getting some mega rep coming your way :)

[G-nova]

I'll have 2 of them also if you can get more?

[Vlietje]

no i have your spare gsi bumper jeff
picked it up today for you
looks ok
still got all the clips for the mounting blocks (but no blocks)
and came with the bumper iron
cheers stu

You sir are a legend!! Thanks so much!!

[Vlietje]

I want! Let me know and I'll be senfing you some more part numbers. Have a feeling you'll be getting some mega rep coming your way :)


I'll have 2 of them also if you can get more?

More info on Monday guys...

[nova_niek]

I initially thought that clutch cable is way too short ..... then remembered you lot drive on the wrong side of the road lollollollol

LOL
I've had that comment a lot from friendly Britons sitting in the passenger seat of the Red Shed! :-)


Nice finds !

Nice finds indeed! Mr. Vlietje makes me want to hate him for gathering so many excellent new parts. :thumb:

[Sola]

If you can get another gear gaiter I would be very grateful and willing to cover the costs for buying and sending to the UK for my own silk violet project. Similar OEM specs, but very different model.

Loving this thread, will be watching this.

[Vlietje]

Small update, fixed some minor issues on the car over the weekend.

Clutch cable was dead
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/e7ea7c70.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4cf8c70c.jpg

Fitted the new one and cleaned the gearbox a bit
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/1f48eb38.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/89d861be.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/561fac0e.jpg

This is why I need a new rear bumper
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/22dbe9f2.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6ba565f3.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6e01e2df.jpg

Polished the Remus (spot the difference?)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/02947480.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/e4d536c9.jpg

Cheers!

[tahir868]

That exhaust is very nice!!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Very shiney mate !

[Nova_Tek]

Is that bumper not repairable?

You got PM about a part I need ;)

[Vlietje]

That exhaust is very nice!!

Yeah, it's nice but it comes out under an angle, so I think it's a MK1 backbox. I want my backbox to come out 90 degrees on the rear bumper. As straight as possible and I bought a new stainless steel system with 3" tailpipe last year, see page 7...

[Vlietje]

Very shiney mate !

Cheers mate, it'll do for the time being...

[Vlietje]

No mate, then I'll need to fix the side, fill the tow bar hole and sort the bracket. Bought a genuine GSi bumper in Donny, Stu picked it up for me!

[Vlietje]

Pickup this nice box on my way back from Techno Classica in Essen yesterday.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/27f5e36b.jpg

In it was a new Valeo radiator
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/7579e954.jpg

Techno Classica in Essen was great, some good inspiration, seen some stunning cars. There was even a Corsa A on display at the Opel stand.
Niek shot some piccies, hope he'll share them with us asap!

Also ordered new car mats, picked up two samples to check the colour as the company that makes them is only 3km away from my house. Tried the two samples and decided to go for the anthracite one as the grey one was matching the carpet but I think it'll be difficult to keep them clean...

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/3cef47bf.jpg

More parts to be picked up on Wednesday as I'm travelling to Germany then.

Cheers!

[Nova_Tek]

I've got the same radiator. got it for £27.50 brand new :)

[Vlietje]

I've got the same radiator. got it for £27.50 brand new :)

You win, I paid € 46,00 for this one...

[Vlietje]

Small update, had a meeting at our German HQ today. Der Post delivered around 10 packages over there, much better then having to pay intl shipping from Germany to the Netherlands.

F*cked up because the left headlamp seems to be damaged, so ordered a new one from OCP (wish I did this originally...).
Will post some new parts piccies tomorrow.

For now I've fitted the new mats front and rear. Mucho better me thinks!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/eefd5b61.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/218c2cdb.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/08345804.jpg

[Nova_Tek]

Nice mats :thumb:

[Vlietje]

Cheers Tek. Will put some pics up soon, just got confirmation on my latest order, all parts exept for two were available. Will receive them next week.
So I,m now after genuine MK2 GSi front badge and C16SE top water hose.

[Vlietje]

So... as said, went to Germany yesterday and brought some new parts with me on the way back.

New genuine GM head gasket
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/68be7bb4.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/163c1832.jpg

Mk1 GM right front indicator (see Nova trader)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/139a09ea.jpg

Another clutch cable
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/baee88c4.jpg

Rear view mirror
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/9faa9c24.jpg

4 GM oil filters
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/b24c79a8.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/c2c27a94.jpg

The fecked 'new' headlamp, still pissed about this :mad:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5fc148e7.jpg
Fitting marks
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6e752fb8.jpg
Broken inside
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/831e3037.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/708ae2d6.jpg

Headlamp level control switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/399cef3f.jpg

Heater/ventilation switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/466602f0.jpg

More to come next week!!
I wanted to fit the new headlamps tomorrow, but I now need to wait until I get the new one... :(

[Vlietje]

Fitted the SC303 radio this weekend
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6bfbdfb1.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/b8b26bda.jpg


Ready to go!! Ordered a new original GM antenna btw.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/53381e74.jpg

Weather is sh*te over here, so put it back into storage....
APK (Dutch MOT) is planned for over two weeks.
Need to sort out the new headlamps before that.

[Vlietje]

Not much really.

Received this from Austria, nice, new and in primer:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/6e624da9.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/3aa450d1.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5f5217b2.jpg

Replacing the front seat headrest bracket tomorow, Tuesday is MOT day...

[Acerliam]

Nice collection of parts there mate , liking the mats aswell :)

[Vlietje]

Nice collection of parts there mate , liking the mats aswell :)

Cheers! Mats are really good, best thing about them is the fact that you can configure them yourself: fabric quality, colour, trim colour, heel piece, etc... http://www.automatten.nl/automatten/Opel/Corsa/Opel_Corsa-A-3-deurs-hatchback-1990-1993,58,502,335.html

[nova_niek]

Mmmm lovely updates and great finds. I remember you telling me you spend about one hour a day on the Bay. More like you spend one hour each day NOT on the Bay by the looks of it! :thumb:

[nova_niek]

Techno Classica in Essen was great, some good inspiration, seen some stunning cars. There was even a Corsa A on display at the Opel stand. Niek shot some piccies, hope he'll share them with us asap!

Yep - except I was a little preoccupied with this...
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Techno%20Classica%202012/Bugattiraamrechts.jpg

and this... (my girlfriend's dad had one back in the day)
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Techno%20Classica%202012/FordTaunusTransit.jpg

and this... (my girlfriend would love one of these - with a massive V8!)
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Techno%20Classica%202012/Mercedes220S.jpg

so I forgot to take some pics of the white Nova on display. :wall:

Sorry!

[Vlietje]

Hmmm... think we have a possible APK (MOT) failure on our hands here.

O/S behind the suspension turret:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/ee855c79.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/cad343d4.jpg

N/S

Battery tray

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/c7aad7ec.jpg

[Novasport]

Good old Mk2 seam sealer hiding the rot :(
Thats not good, will you just put a repair patch in or a new inner wing?

[Vlietje]

Can't find inner wings at the moment... So best thing to do is the repair it, but the inner wings to front side members also shows signs of rust on both sides...

[Nova_Tek]

Sure some welding can sort that out... doesn't look good though :(

[Vlietje]

Well passed APK (MOT) this morning!! I now have exactly one year to sort out the rust. @ Count Vaux Alot you want to show us your fabrication skills on a LHD any time soon?? :d

[*Jurgen*]

Mine passed the APK (MOT) too with a hole like that behind the suspension turret ;)

[Vlietje]

Good thing Jurgen! And good to see you registered on here!

[Vlietje]

Friday morning Niek_Nova and myself packed the car for our UK road trip. The Skoda was packed till the roof with panels and small parts.

We had:

1 x Full Nova roof skin
1 x Full Nova Mk2 rear quarter
1 x Nova tail gate
1 x Nova Mk2 LH front wing
1 x Nova MK2 RH front wing
3 x Nova MK1 RH front wing
1 x Cav front wing
1 x Cav rear quarter
1 x Cav rear plate

And some small parts... :eek::eek:

First stop was Clais to board the Eurotunnel at 11:20 CET.

We dropped off parts at Rich, Graeme (who had a very mint Magnex back box for me), Dayle and after arriving at our B&B near Donnie around 22:40PM on Friday night Tahir was waiting for us to pick up his Cav parts. We found out the bar was closed due to a private party and headed back to the room for a good night sleep, two separate beds before you guys ask! lol

Saturday morning 07:30 AM I got a call from Allan and Iain that they had arrived to pick up their parts. After a good chat we went for brekkie and headed to Stu to pick up a GSi bumper and have a closer look at his GSi before it was collected.
All I can say it that the pics don't do justice to Stu's car, what an immaculate example!
Made a very good deal on some (well a lot of) parts that Stu wanted to part with, mostly new parts and OEM, I'm a sucker for that as you know!

We left Stu so he could waive his GSi goodbye in private and headed back down south to catch the return train, unfortunately there wasn't enough time to drop by Joff for a cup of tea and some catching up after more then 10 years. But we'll bring over some Belgium beer for you and catch up at Billing mate!

On our way down we met Martin for whom I picked up a roof skin at OCP. Took the 18:20 train back to the continent and we arrived back at my place at 23:45 PM after exactly 1609km lollollol
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/67a60f79.jpg
Niek then only had to drive up to Lelystad himself thats an extra 100 miles... :eek:

I had a lot of fun and Niek enjoyed himself as my private navigator/assistent/Tesco finder/Marmite king/etc...

I'll update tonight with the parts I got for my project...

[Vlietje]

Thanks to Stu and Tahir I now have GSi door stickers (I'm awaiting another set from Germany), red bumper tape and a new Mk2 GSi logo:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/bfaf06ef.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a0b87bdd.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/d32bbe5d.jpg

[Nova_Tek]

Nice going

[Vlietje]

Some more parts!!!

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

New head lamp range control motors
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/29b54192.jpg

New rear bearing kit
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/ecf2db32.jpg

Corsa B wiper stalks
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/a8e199d9.jpg

Filters
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/12c7cdf1.jpg

Tie rod ends
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/90eeaef7.jpg

Minty minty stainless Magnex back box
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/305aba24.jpg

Bonnet stay
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/e22359b0.jpg

Mirror bracket
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/5631a776.jpg

Mint tow eye cover
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/4981fa2c.jpg

Tailgate rubber
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/51a01698.jpg

Front quarter glass
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/011b773e.jpg

[Vlietje]

Roof rail mouldings
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/63067d7b.jpg

Sills
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/1696ad9a.jpg

Boot grab
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/8d580cb4.jpg

Rear lower panel
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/53e67a1f.jpg

That'll do for now! :thumb:

[Archie]

Jealous of your parts collection :(

[tahir868]

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

[Nova_Tek]

I'm living in the wrong country!

[7ova]

some of those parts still have the dust from out of my garage on!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vlietje]

some of those parts still have the dust from out of my garage on!!!!!!!!!!!

lollollollollollollol I'm working on that at the moment...

[bazil]

Nice stock of parts :)

[Vlietje]

Cheers Bazil, we should combine our stock and build a new gsi from scratch...

[bazil]

lol that's not a bad idea lol