Carmine Red Mk1 SR

[dannymcc]

Some pictures of my new MK1 SR. I have few bits and pieces to do to it. Nothing major as you can see. Just alot of cleaning and general tidy up. I am very pleased with the bodywork on the car. I havn't come across any rust on the car at all. Here is to do list below, hope to have the car finished for a local show in September. :thumb:

- MXL's to go on
- New radio (seller forgot to mention the radio was fecked)
- Genuine Vauxhall mudflaps
- Nova Sport rear silencer
- New number plates
- Few clips for the interior,inside plastic panel for the tailgate and a parcel shelf strap.
- Would also like to get the interior steam cleaned.
- Rear seat base (larger piece) Rainbow type.

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2693.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2680.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2694.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2682.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2685.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2686.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2687.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2689.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2690.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2691.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2681.jpg

I will get a few better pictures up soon. :thumb:

[Edd]

Very nice

Where did you find that ?! :eek: :)

[paul james]

Mmmm very clean!

[craig green]

Looks good, survived well. Some elbow grease could see that come up stunning.

[Iain]

Woah that's tidy! Also want to know where you found that gem for sale?

[Acerliam]

Very clean car mate loving it !

[ryansnova]

that sr looks clean!!

love it mate lol

[dannymcc]

Thanks very much for the kind comments. When I get the school holidays in a few weeks I will get stuck into it. :d I got the car off fleabay it was located in Shropshire. I got the car delivered to Ireland and picked it up last Thursday night. I was warned to bring a gallon of petrol with me as the delivery driver said he had just enough petrol to get it on the transporter. :mad: :eek:

[Sonny Jim]

that looks awesome , been garaged all its life?

[simonm]

That is gorgeous it's exactly like my old one and I love it and wish it still was best of luck with it

[jafanan]

Looks good Danny, what's the show in September?

[ryansnova]

how old are you mate ?if you dont mind me asking ?

i just left school about a month ago lol

[dannymcc]

Looks good Danny, what's the show in September?
Thanks, Junction 1 in Antrim. It is organised by the ford club but always a good turn out of Vauxhall and other makes.


how old are you mate ?if you dont mind me asking ?

i just left school about a month ago lol

Still a few years at school to go yet. lol

[ryansnova]

Still a few years at school to go yet. lol

im only 15 but i was "aloud" to leave early because ............ well put it this way my head teacher didnt like me :roll:

[mk1nova_rich]

You don't half get some tidy Novas :)

[simonm]

Be honest I got my first one when I was still in school and still have it 12 years later bit shook now but still have it so keep it don't ever part with it

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good buddy, very smart.

iain

[dannymcc]

Thanks guys. :thumb:

[ryansnova]

i gave you some rep too mate :)

[Edd]

So you've got that minter and you can't even drive it ? :eek: lol

[walker-nova]

Nice wee sr you have got youself hopefully see it at a few shows this year

[dannymcc]

So you've got that minter and you can't even drive it ? :eek: lol
Correct. lol


Nice wee sr you have got youself hopefully see it at a few shows this year

Thanks. :thumb:

[amggsi]

Looks well, seen this on e-bay and knew it would end up over here!

Will be good to see it out and about, all the best with it.

[John]

That is lovely!

[dannymcc]

Thanks Adrian and John. :thumb:

Yesterday I cleaned around the front inner arches and painted the calipers. Really surprised who good the suspension components are rust wise.
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2696.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2700.jpg

Will get a few better pictures of the car at the weekend.

[Connor]

Still a few years at school to go yet. lol
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Couldnt imagine having something this nice whilst i was still at school!

[jafanan]

looks good, whats the inner arches coated in?

[dannymcc]

looks good, whats the inner arches coated in?
Think it's just the original sealer that on them, kind of a rubber texture to them.

[dannymcc]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Couldnt imagine having something this nice whilst i was still at school!
lol Thanks Connor. :thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looks epic matey.

iain

[simonm]

I'm actually jellous of you with that thing can't imagine how your school mates feel

[dannymcc]

I'm actually jellous of you with that thing can't imagine how your school mates feel
lol Thanks Simon. They aren't really into Novas, more into the Jap and French stuff.

[cormac81]

Looks well, seen this on e-bay and knew it would end up over here!

Will be good to see it out and about, all the best with it.

Was thinking the same thing!lol Great buy mate.

[dannymcc]

Powerwashed underneath today and painted the calipers and hubs.
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2792.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2803.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2797.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2798.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2794.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2793.jpg

[dannymcc]

Was thinking the same thing!lol Great buy mate.
Thanks Cormac. :thumb:

[amggsi]

NI year plate looks the part on it!

[Edd]

That is super clean, a great buy, your very lucky to have something that clean tbh, plans sound good too

I may have a ultra mint rear bench forsale soon

I hoping your going to get someone to take you out in it once in a while lol otherwise it might all seize up by the time you pass your test lol

[connor c]

**** ye
while jealous,nice find lad

[dannymcc]

NI year plate looks the part on it!
I just stuck that plate on lol. It was on my dads old AX GT back in 1989.


That is super clean, a great buy, your very lucky to have something that clean tbh, plans sound good too

I may have a ultra mint rear bench forsale soon

I hoping your going to get someone to take you out in it once in a while lol otherwise it might all seize up by the time you pass your test lol

Thanks Edd, I would definitely be interested in the rear bench. Can you PM me when you decide to put it up for sale. Don't worry either, the car will be taken out to shows and the odd spin about the town. lol



**** ye
while jealous,nice find lad
Thanks Connor, where did your nova go to?

[jaygsi]

Thanks very much for the kind comments. When I get the school holidays in a few weeks I will get stuck into it. :d I got the car off fleabay it was located in Shropshire. I got the car delivered to Ireland and picked it up last Thursday night. I was warned to bring a gallon of petrol with me as the delivery driver said he had just enough petrol to get it on the transporter. :mad: :eek:

:cry:

You took that off my door step, how the hell did i miss that. Or was it that one selling for 2k?

[Balley]

That a very clean car, don't go letting your mates think there ****!

[dannymcc]

:cry:

You took that off my door step, how the hell did i miss that. Or was it that one selling for 2k?

Maybe if you seen it the way I bought it, you might not have bought it. I was told the car was MOT'd until Nov 2011 and guess what ......??? No MOT certificate with the car. :roll: A quick phonecall to the seller and he told me he would get a duplicate. When I checked the VOSA website the cars MOT had expired in April 2011. So I guess I will be waiting a while for the duplicate. As you can see from my wanted add I need quite a few a bits and pieces to put the car right. Just a pity this wasnt mentioned in either the add or the phone call we had with the owner.

[jaygsi]

Well it looks minted lad, even with no mot. Where did you get it from? Bet it cost you abit to get it shipped over.

[connor c]

went to letterkenny lad,not far from you atall

[dannymcc]

Well it looks minted lad, even with no mot. Where did you get it from? Bet it cost you abit to get it shipped over.

Thanks Jay, car came from Market drayton. Was quoted £200 but ended up at £270 as the lorry driver missed the boat home as he was parked up waiting all afternoon on the seller to answer his phone to arrange a pick up. Why do people say they will have their phone on all day! lol

[amggsi]

I just stuck that plate on lol. It was on my dads old AX GT back in 1989.



You looking a plate for it?

[jaygsi]

Thanks Jay, car came from Market drayton. Was quoted £200 but ended up at £270 as the lorry driver missed the boat home as he was parked up waiting all afternoon on the seller to answer his phone to arrange a pick up. Why do people say they will have their phone on all day! lol

Yea it was the one i was thinking about, know market drayton. Wasn't the pictures of it on ramps? Looked tidy, was going to pop down to have alook, but didn't think he would want to drop to the price i had in mind :(

[dannymcc]

You looking a plate for it?
Well I wouldn't mind one but it's not a priority at the moment. Do you have a plate?

[dannymcc]

Yea it was the one i was thinking about, know market drayton. Wasn't the pictures of it on ramps? Looked tidy, was going to pop down to have alook, but didn't think he would want to drop to the price i had in mind :(

Yes that's the one, I am just glad that he described the bodywork more accurately than the rest of the car. But no hurry to get it put right and I am being picky. lol

[jaygsi]

£270 not bad for shipping though. What makes you want a nova?

[dannymcc]

£270 not bad for shipping though. What makes you want a nova? Noticed loads of teenages buying them lately.
The going rate from the Midlands would be around the £300 mark but a friend got me a quote for £200. I suppose £270 wasn't a bad price. There has been quite a few Nova's and Corsa's in the family and have good cult following here in Ireland.

[jaygsi]

There was a lad on here other day from ireland came over to england bought a ruff gsi took it back over there did it up then listed it forsale for 3k lol

[dannymcc]

Started cleaning underneath today, started at the rear and will work my way forward. Few pictures below.

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2812.jpg
Took the GTE rear silencer off as I am not fussed on it.

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2811.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2809.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2808.jpg

Got a full new set of these too go on. ;) To replace the 185/55 that are on the car. :eek:
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2824.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2823.jpg

[ryansnova]

looks minted mate

p.s i think lower profile tyers look better mate but thats just me :)

[Edd]

That looks minted underneath

Fill the chassis legs with some cavity wax, Dinitrol or simular :thumb:

[amggsi]

What are you doing with the GTE silencer?

[dannymcc]

looks minted mate

p.s i think lower profile tyers look better mate but thats just me :)
Cheers Ryan, the tyres that are on the car are brand new but I just think the 185's are too chunky for the 5 inch SR Alloys. :)


That looks minted underneath

Fill the chassis legs with some cavity wax, Dinitrol or simular :thumb:
Cheers Edd, the chassis legs are well protected inside and once I get the car out on the road I will treat them again.


What are you doing with the GTE silencer?
Just after listing it on ebay, because it is free to list today. Are you looking for one?

[Murray]

Wow that's really clean for the age of it.

Best of luck with the project, the tyres will be an nice touch too.

[cormac81]

Where did you get the tyres from Danny?

[dannymcc]

Wow that's really clean for the age of it.

Best of luck with the project, the tyres will be an nice touch too.
Thanks Murray, much appreciated :thumb:


Where did you get the tyres from Danny?
I bought a set before Christmas and put 2 on the front of my old white SR. Got another 2 a while back on ebay. They come up there the odd time on ebay. :)

[dannymcc]

That looks minted underneath

Fill the chassis legs with some cavity wax, Dinitrol or simular :thumb:
Forgot to ask, I spent most of the day cleaning the dirt off and want to keep it nice and clean but still want to preserve it. What can you use that has a clear coating but still preserves it? :confused:

Cheers.

[jaygsi]

Looks good lad, very clean.

[amggsi]

Forgot to ask, I spent most of the day cleaning the dirt off and want to keep it nice and clean but still want to preserve it. What can you use that has a clear coating but still preserves it? :confused:

Cheers.

You can get a clear waxoil, will do your job well.:thumb:

[nova fantastic]

You can get a clear waxoil, will do your job well.:thumb: just seen this danny really nice hope to see u at the show. mate of minealso has a set of those mudflaps your after will have a talk with him for you

[Matty Winslade]

looks lovley mate :thumb: nice tyre;) i had the original MXLs on mine when i got my SR. Matey said they didnt make them anymorre so i couldnt replace them :( keep it orignal mate ..this is a minter ;)

[dannymcc]

just seen this danny really nice hope to see u at the show. mate of minealso has a set of those mudflaps your after will have a talk with him for you

Cheers Steven, I got mudflaps off ebay but they are the ones with the round griffin on them. Not sure if they will fit correctly. :confused:


looks lovley mate :thumb: nice tyre;) i had the original MXLs on mine when i got my SR. Matey said they didnt make them anymorre so i couldnt replace them :( keep it orignal mate ..this is a minter ;)

Thanks Matty, the tyres should help the car alot. I am going to keep it orignal apart from the Nova Sport rear silencer. Really like your SR also. :)

[simonm]

that thing is mint really is that should be kept in a show room every time i see it i love it more

[amggsi]

Seen this car last night, looks even better in the flesh, and with the small improvements Danny is doing will look even better!

[dannymcc]

Seen this car last night, looks even better in the flesh, and with the small improvements Danny is doing will look even better!
Thanks for the comment, was good to meet you. :thumb:

[dannymcc]

that thing is mint really is that should be kept in a show room every time i see it i love it more
Thanks Simon, much appreciated. :thumb:

[dannymcc]

Unplanned update. lol
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2838.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2839.jpg
lol lol lol

[cormac81]

Shes the rod now! I take its to stop the tyres cracking on the sr rims?

[dannymcc]

Shes the rod now! I take its to stop the tyres cracking on the sr rims?
Lol Put them on as I am getting the other tyres fitted to the SR rims in the morning. About time lol

[dj_wudgey]

awesome car this mate keep her as she is and mint!! ohh and if you want sell it to me my sr needs a friend lol!!

[gary_126]

wow, museum piece clean!! Amazing condition!!

[gary_126]

wow, museum piece clean!! Amazing condition!!

[gary_126]

wow, museum piece clean!! Amazing condition!!

[dannymcc]

awesome car this mate keep her as she is and mint!! ohh and if you want sell it to me my sr needs a friend lol!!
Cheers Wudgey, don't think I will sell it as I would only look for another one. lol


wow, museum piece clean!! Amazing condition!!
Thanks Gary, needs the interior sorted now and should be finished!

Got a little more done today, will get pics outside tomorrow. :thumb:

[dannymcc]

Fitted new mudflaps, tyres and took all the interior out to freshen it up. No more stale smell. Also put new radio in, had to take bits of the old one but at least there is a sound coming from it. Have too get a set of new number plates and fit my new backbox and a nice set of carpet mats. :thumb:
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2866.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2880.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2881.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2916.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2915.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2891.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2903.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2847.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2849.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2864.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2875.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2874.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2919.jpg

[dannymcc]

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2913.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2925.jpg
Not putting in the other seat base in as there is a burn on it. :(

[White Nova Man]

where did you buy this from mate ?

[mrT]

very nice car, sell it to me lol

[_Jake]

Got a full mk2 interior here if you want the seat off it?

[ryansnova]

looks mega clean mate ;)

eny more pics of the mini bud ?lol

[simonm]

Jesus that really is mint dont think I've ever seen one as clean its beyond mint Danny

[Lewis.]

that looks unbelievably mint! i wish my SR was as good as that when i bought it lol keep up the good work fella, i'll be following this one :thumb:

and have some rep too :)

[dannymcc]

where did you buy this from mate ?
Got it off fleabay. :thumb:


very nice car, sell it to me lol
Thanks lol :thumb:


Got a full mk2 interior here if you want the seat off it?
Thanks for the offer Jake but it might look odd with the rest of the interior.


Jesus that really is mint dont think I've ever seen one as clean its beyond mint Danny
Cheers Simon, still a bit more to do to get it to my pleasing. :thumb:


that looks unbelievably mint! i wish my SR was as good as that when i bought it lol keep up the good work fella, i'll be following this one :thumb:

and have some rep too :)

Cheers Lewis, +rep. :thumb:


looks mega clean mate ;)

eny more pics of the mini bud ?lol
Thanks, here is a few pics below on its annual outing to Portrush.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w199/bartman1997/get-mini.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w199/bartman1997/get-attachmentaspx.jpg

[dannymcc]

- MXL's to go on - Done
- New radio (seller forgot to mention the radio was fecked) - Done
- Genuine Vauxhall mudflaps - Done
- Nova Sport rear silencer - Done
- New number plates - ???
- Few clips for the interior,inside plastic panel for the tailgate and a parcel shelf strap - Done
- Would also like to get the interior steam cleaned - Done
- Rear seat base (larger piece) Rainbow type - Done


Going to fit rear silencer and will be ordering new number plates soon. Have to get the headlights alligned and then should be ready for MOT. :)

[dannymcc]

Got an early call this morning from the Parcelforce man.

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2930.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2932.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2933.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_2934.jpg

Sounds lovely. :d
Also got another few fiddly jobs done tonight. New mirror, bonnet cable and lever, new interior door handle and new rear seat base in. All thanks to Steven in Ballymoney and my dad for giving me a hand.

[jafanan]

Looks good danny although i would prefer the standard backbox if i was keeping it standard but i understan these things can be easily changed.

Out of intrest, did mk1 sr's come with an without sunroofs?

Do you hope to have the car on the road this summer anywhere? Maybe next year you could have it at billing, hope to have mine there

[amggsi]

All thanks to Steven in Ballymoney and my dad for giving me a hand.


Knew Steven would get you sorted out, it's like an Aladdins cave for Nova parts!

[dannymcc]

Looks good danny although i would prefer the standard backbox if i was keeping it standard but i understan these things can be easily changed.

Out of intrest, did mk1 sr's come with an without sunroofs?

Do you hope to have the car on the road this summer anywhere? Maybe next year you could have it at billing, hope to have mine there

Thanks, I know what your saying about the backbox but it and the windeflectors are the only mods I am planning on doing. But as you say they are easy changed . :thumb:
I hope to have the car on the road soon and will probably get a bit of use out of it over the summer. Dont know about billing though, will decide nearer the time. lol

[dannymcc]

Knew Steven would get you sorted out, it's like an Aladdins cave for Nova parts!
Yes he has some amount of parts about him. lol Thanks for giving me his number. Also got a look at his SR. It is immaculate, one of the best left.

[novaa]

very tidy lookin sr

[dannymcc]

very tidy lookin sr
Cheers. :thumb:

[Riggy]

very nice mate , really like it :)

[dannymcc]

very nice mate , really like it :)

Thanks. :)

[boss]

wow very clean love mk1 sr s that mk4 escort looks clean aswell any pics

[dannymcc]

wow very clean love mk1 sr s that mk4 escort looks clean aswell any pics
Cheers Boss. The Escort is my dads, I wont flood the forum with unrelated car manufacturers but here is a link. http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g389/1990Eclipse/SAM_1407.jpg

[Joe Richardson]

lovely sr mate, from a fellow sr owner :d

once youve finished with her, get her stored in a carcoon, that's where mine is , very rare cars future investment :thumb:

[dannymcc]

lovely sr mate, from a fellow sr owner :d

once youve finished with her, get her stored in a carcoon, that's where mine is , very rare cars future investment :thumb:
Cheers Joe. Was thinking about a Carcoon a while ago and will propably end up buying one shortly to keep the tin worm away. That's a real nice SR you have also. :thumb:

[Joe Richardson]

yeah they are worth it, keep all damp dust ect away from the car . cheers for the comment also:thumb:

[dannymcc]

Just waiting on mats and number plates to arrive soon by the postman. Also car is booked in for the MOT on the 6th of August. That should be the car complete providing it passes the MOT first time. lol

[Edd]

Looks very very nice Danny

However I do feel some mk1 square griffen mudflaps would suit it better :)

[dannymcc]

Looks very very nice Danny

However I do feel some mk1 square griffen mudflaps would suit it better :)
Cheers Edd. I agree, the square griffin mudflaps would look alot better but I don't really want to put used ones on with rusty brackets. Also finding a new set is proving difficult. lol :thumb:

[Edd]

New mk1 mudflaps come up on eBay from time to time, I've managed to get a few sets off there over the last year

[dannymcc]

New mk1 mudflaps come up on eBay from time to time, I've managed to get a few sets off there over the last year
Yes seen a few sets advertised when I had my Mk2, guess I will just have too keep an eye out for a set. :)

[dannymcc]

.

[dannymcc]

Today I got a Delco battery. I think this is what was fitted when these cars were new. Can anybody confirm?
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3157.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3158.jpg

[christurboo]

spot on that like mate

[dannymcc]

spot on that like mate
Cheers Chris. :thumb:

My mats finally arrived today. I also ordered new dealer plates and a dealer sticker. :)

[dannymcc]

Plates etc are a similar design to these below. They should be here soon. :d
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/kristoff26/ShawKilburnLtd-GMPlates-1.jpg

[dj_wudgey]

i agree with joe when mine's done its oing in a car coon! very nice sr mate sr's rule lol

[dannymcc]

i agree with joe when mine's done its oing in a car coon! very nice sr mate sr's rule lol
lol Thanks Wudgey. :thumb:

[Novasport]

Who is doing your plates?

[craig green]

This thing is a real beauty, well done for having the sense to keep her near std.

Rear mudflaps look awkward though, they'll never sit straight with a mk1 bumper.

[dannymcc]

This thing is a real beauty, well done for having the sense to keep her near std.

Rear mudflaps look awkward though, they'll never sit straight with a mk1 bumper.
Thanks Craig. As said before the rear silencer is the only mod modification that I had planned for the car. The rear mudflaps do look awkward but I am on the look out for a set of square griffin mudflaps as they seem to sit better on the rear. :thumb:

[dannymcc]

Who is doing your plates?
PM'd.

[krobinson]

Pm me also!

[Edd]

PM me also as well please lol

[dannymcc]

Pm'd.

[Edd]

Nice one Danny for the PM, top man

[dannymcc]

Nice one Danny for the PM, top man
No problem Edd. :thumb:

[marc69]

Your car is great, it is better even than mine (hurts to admit!). Someone else has probably already said this...but I am sure it is Carmine Red, Flame red was for the mk2s.
Love the battery and plate details too. Looking forward to even more pics!

[Chris @ PRP]

Hi Danny

Its Chris here from Passion Restoration Products.

Glad the dealer plate set arrived safe and sound and that your happy with them :-)

The dealer tax disk holder will be sent next week.

Cracking motor by the way matey. Is Dermot your dad ??

Cheers

Chris

[dannymcc]

Your car is great, it is better even than mine (hurts to admit!). Someone else has probably already said this...but I am sure it is Carmine Red, Flame red was for the mk2s.
Love the battery and plate details too. Looking forward to even more pics!
Thanks Marc, means alot! I will have to get the title of my thread changed. I will get more pictures up on Monday.


Hi Danny

Its Chris here from Passion Restoration Products.

Glad the dealer plate set arrived safe and sound and that your happy with them :-)

The dealer tax disk holder will be sent next week.

Cracking motor by the way matey. Is Dermot your dad ??

Cheers

Chris

Hi Chris, yes I am really pleased with the set. Dermot is my dad, you were probably wondering why he was wanting Vauxhall plates. lol

Thanks again. :thumb:

[amggsi]

Pm me also!



Mike Wylie in Belfast will do them too, done them for my Sport.

[dannymcc]

Now finished. :)

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3190.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3188.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3187.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3184.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3181.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3174.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3175.jpghttp://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3172.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3171.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3169.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3167.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3165.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3198.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3195.jpg

[Novasport]

Any close ups of the reg plates? Are they the old type with clear perspex over the top or the new type with the reflective vinyl stuck on a black plastic backing?

[paul james]

Looks minty, whats the little silver thing on the drivers side near the rear light?

[ab2cv]

Stunning - loving the attention to detail with the originality. I just ordered myself a Philips DC670 radio cassette off eBay (hoping it works) for that touch of originality myself. I need a new tax disc holder too - didn't think of going to a Vauxhall dealer for it :-)

[dannymcc]

Any close ups of the reg plates? Are they the old type with clear perspex over the top or the new type with the reflective vinyl stuck on a black plastic backing?

They are the new type plates with the old writing on them. Here is a pic.
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3170.jpg


Looks minty, whats the little silver thing on the drivers side near the rear light?
Cheers Paul, that is an old school alarm. The car wont start if you don't put a little key in. lol


Stunning - loving the attention to detail with the originality. I just ordered myself a Philips DC670 radio cassette off eBay (hoping it works) for that touch of originality myself. I need a new tax disc holder too - didn't think of going to a Vauxhall dealer for it :-)

Thanks. :thumb: I think they are better kept original/ish as they are starting to be regarded as a classic car. That looks like a great GTE you got too. :thumb:

[Novasport]

They look more like they have the clear perspex on them.

[Novasport]

Mine are the stick over type which I am not that keen on, that is why I want the old style

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1745.jpg

You can just see the backing in this pic...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1770.jpg

[dannymcc]

Mine are the stick over type which I am not that keen on, that is why I want the old style
]

Ah right I know what you mean now. Will find out for you in the morning. :thumb:

[Ditch p]

what a totaly stunning car that is, a real credit to you mate

[Chris @ PRP]

Hi Danny

Stunning matey, just stunning. Plates & dealer sticker finish it off nicely.

The dealer tax disk holder will be on its way to you this week.

Cheers

Chris
Passion Restoration Products

[Chris @ PRP]

Hi all

Just to clear a few things up with regards to how I do my plates.

I use the 3 stage system

Clear perspex
Clear film (This is what i print the reg & logo's on)
Nikkalite reflective sheeting

This is the old way of doing them as most companies now use the 2 stage system which is print onto clear film then stuck onto black backed plastic. I hate this system :wtf:
Plates look cheap IMO

Cheers

Chris
Passion Restoration Products

[dannymcc]

Cheers everyone. :thumb:

[dannymcc]

Left the car in to a local mechanic to get checked over for MOT, might be forsale after.......

[Novasport]

Eh? For sale, why?

[dannymcc]

Eh? For sale, why?
Well I cant do anymore to the car now and I don't have a driving licence yet.

[Novasport]

Well get a f__cking driving licence and drive it! Jeez, the youth of today.

[dannymcc]

Well get a f__cking driving licence and drive it! Jeez, the youth of today.
How??? I am 14. lol

[Novasport]

Well put it away in a garage til you can drive it

[ab2cv]

Well put it away in a garage til you can drive it

Took the words out of my mouth / keyboard

Surely can only go up in value in that condition.....

[marc69]

Well if you are getting a car finished to this stage at 14, what type of finishes will you be getting cars to when you are an adult!

[Edd]

Wish my dad would of opened his wallet that wide when I was 14 :eek: lol



Danny, your not going to get much cleaner than that tbh, what you thinking of selling up to but next ?

[dannymcc]

If I don't get what I want for it it will be stored away, as said it will only go up in value. I enjoyed sourcing all the little bits for the car and fitting them and doing other bits with it as it's something to give me some interest in. I'm not that bothered if it goes or not as I would still like to improve a few little bits on the car. But it is still 3 years until I am able to drive on the road. I have bought and sold a few other cars and this is what I have bought and spent the profit on from my last one. I wouldn't mind another little Nova project similiar to this to keep me at something in my spare time. :)

[dannymcc]

Passed MOT tonight at 7pm, only needed the headlights set. :d:d:d

[mrT]

how much would you sell it for dude? im not wanting what you offering etc, just say your price and ill say yes or no

[marc69]

If you want another project, I have a nova that needs a bit of work.........!

[Chris @ PRP]

Hi Danny

Did you get your dealer tax disk holder OK mate.

Cheers

Chris @ PRP

[dannymcc]

If you want another project, I have a nova that needs a bit of work.........!
If you send it over, that's no problem. lol


Hi Danny

Did you get your dealer tax disk holder OK mate.

Cheers

Chris @ PRP

Hi Chris,

Tax disc holder arrived earlier this week. :)

Thanks again.

[White Nova Man]

Knew Steven would get you sorted out, it's like an Aladdins cave for Nova parts!

the cave man !! lol

[dannymcc]

Took the SR out a run today and give it a clean. Will be at Junction One next Sunday.
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3728.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3730.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3731.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3732.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3733.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3737.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_3738.jpg

[NOV4_SPORT]

:thumb::thumb:

[Edd]

.

[Edd]

No luck with selling it Danny ?

Or you keeping it now ?

[dannymcc]

Thanks Iain. :thumb:


No luck with selling it Danny ?

Or you keeping it now ?
No, not much genuine interest . Just the usual messers and part exchanges or swaps for high maintenence Jap motors. lol

[dannymcc]

Now gone to it's new home. :cry:
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h431/DMcC97/SAM_0178.jpg

[amggsi]

It stay in NI, or go back to England?

[dannymcc]

It stay in NI, or go back to England?
The car went to a person from around Cookstown/Dungannon area.