My mk1 sr nova - polar

[jafanan]

bought this little white sr a month or so ago and since then i have been getting it ready for the road / mot with the hope of getting some miles in it before the summers over
i hadnt planned on bying another nova but this came up and couldnt turn it down due to how rare these are getting....
although once i have it on the road i will probably advertise it to let someone else enjoy it as my mk2 nova will hopefully be on the road for next summer so ive no need for 2
plans are:
mot & tax
new headlights
engine service / filters / plugs
restonechip & reseal & paint inner arches
clean an paint rear axle, petrol tank
new brakelines throughout
fit a set sr alloys & new tyres
wheels shown (cesaros) forsale with good tyres if anyones intrested to give me a shout
when i got it:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/259922_232412350117724_100000468816279_997254_4180 45_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/265093_232413100117649_100000468816279_997270_1477 283_n.jpg
i then sorted the rear arches, drums and shocks and gave them all a clean and some fresh paint, quite happy with them
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284361_250906261601666_100000468816279_1048195_661 7653_n.jpg
set of brand new headlights as the current ones were faded and dull
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284094_249834395042186_100000468816279_1044695_129 6825_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283220_249834761708816_100000468816279_1044697_554 8314_n.jpg
next up i gave the bootfloor a frshen up, stripped the seams back and primd and re-sealed all the seams in the boot and gave the whole floor and well a fresh layer of polar white, quite happy with how it turned out...
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261580_250907208268238_100000468816279_1048202_778 1221_n.jpg
and a rear end shot showing the back built up
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270467_250907938268165_100000468816279_1048204_106 6190_n.jpg
and a quick photo of the engine bay, some previous owner felt the need to touch in the crossmember with a brush and paint so i plan on repainting it when i get a free evening an back to how it should be, thankfully the battry tray and engine seams are all solid :)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281778_251802951511997_100000468816279_1051993_727 5002_n.jpg
and next up was the front arches, they got a clean, stripped back to metal, re-sealed, primed, stonechipped and painted. the struts etc also got a lick of black to help the look of things, should look better when the new trackrod ends are fitted etc
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283176_251803444845281_100000468816279_1051994_508 2711_n.jpg
gave the inside a quick clean aswel with the dust etc that had gathered, interiro is in very good condition with no rips, stains etc and the drivers seat and no damage to the bolster whch s common. on the look out for the standard phillips radio if anyone knows of any forsale etc
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283513_251803738178585_100000468816279_1051995_612 6343_n.jpg
and its first wash
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269816_250908378268121_100000468816279_1048207_309 620_n.jpg
and the reg (one of my fvourite bits about the car)
some new bumpr tape needed though
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262316_250908934934732_100000468816279_1048210_447 3169_n.jpg
the nova and the golf
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283563_251804421511850_100000468816279_1051997_828 6915_n.jpg

next up:
new brakelines throughout
needs a good polish and wax
sort out tyres for the sr wheels
source and fit radio
MOT and drive
c&c welcome

[Royston]

Car looks really clean, and a credit to you, keep up the good work:thumb:, but is it not Glacier white rather than Polar white? Bit late for Polar I thought

[jafanan]

cheers

i had also thaut that but my other sr glacier is a diffrent colour so i just assumed this is polar, although it does need a real good compound and polish then il know,lol

[boss]

do you no what the colour code is if its 474 or 10l then its glacier

[meach86]

Looking good mate, Nice and clean

Loving the Land/Range Rover wheels on the Golf

[jafanan]

Thanks folks

Anyone think I should fit mud flaps or leave it as it is, if I was it would be there square griffin or plain black

[Novasport]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262316_250908934934732_100000468816279_1048210_447 3169_n.jpg

I work for Pentagon, in fact this car used to drive past me on my way to work everyday. Think the lad has a grey base model Nova now.

[jafanan]

ok so ive been doing little bits to this over the holidays to get it ready for the road
fitted these very clean rear arch carpets to tidy the bootfloor up a little and to protect the paintwork within the boot, and can be easily removed to leave it back to standard, i personally think they look alot better also, photos below show one side with and the other without the carpet
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228859_256394201052872_100000468816279_1069857_435 4694_n.jpg
and both
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281699_256394531052839_100000468816279_1069859_223 4097_n.jpg
next up i plan on shampoo'ing and giving the interiro a full valet especially the boot to remove stains from use over the years shown in the photos
had a day off work so i polished and gave it a couple of coats of wax, really needs a full detail which i plan on booking it in for in the near future
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282715_256394854386140_100000468816279_1069861_801 8470_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184027_256395634386062_100000468816279_1069869_366 368_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/281490_256396377719321_100000468816279_1069871_787 8428_n.jpg
cleaned the cesaros also, came up well
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283077_256396804385945_100000468816279_1069872_575 2240_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226195_256397117719247_100000468816279_1069873_574 6944_n.jpg
also picked up another set of sr wheels with all centre caps whihc i plan on hopefully getting refurbed and new tyres on asap, before mot hopefully in a few weeks
cheers

[jafanan]

ok so after i sourced my sr wheels i wanted to get them refurbed so after hours of sanding and prepping my cousin had them in primer

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224422_263710940321198_100000468816279_1100376_177 8956_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224506_263711700321122_100000468816279_1100377_498 3607_n.jpg

took a gamble ona silver but it has dried too dark so im gong to repaint them tonight after work and leave the to dry for a day or too and then worry about tyres

mot is the end of next week, then hopefully it will be on the road for a short while before winter kicks in :)

[jafanan]

ok so mot at the start fof the week in ballamena, please pass :)

getting a few bits tidied and ready

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299799_269021146456844_100000468816279_1122285_403 0356_n.jpg

cleaned the rear drums and shoes, free'd them up a little, new shoes to be fitted after mot, these ones should do the trick until then

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228986_269021856456773_100000468816279_1122288_702 0596_n.jpg

and my sr wheels finally painted and ready for tyres this weekend

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296134_269022236456735_100000468816279_1122289_754 4087_n.jpg

quite happy with them

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295717_269022806456678_100000468816279_1122291_118 4781_n.jpg

c&c welcome

[ryansnova]

sr wheels look nice mate but please get some new valvs for them lol

[jafanan]

ok so sr wheels are now painted, with some brand new rubber

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308223_271073539584938_100000468816279_1130485_759 8554_n.jpg

car feels 100 times better to drive with these smaller wheels and the new brakes, great fun to drive :thumb:

some better photos coming soon

[gary_126]

nice to see an sr in original spec, love it!

[jafanan]

self explanitory really

having some craic driving it daily now, definately a step back in comfort, mpg & general luxury to my golf but for the craic you couldnt beat it, well maybe a redtop but awel,lol

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320176_280266668665625_100000468816279_1168081_174 277974_n.jpg

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also got new oil&air filters and a oil change and is running well, noticed its quite sore on the juice so going to have to have the carb looked at shortly

have mudflaps and a few other wee things there for it but haven't got around to fitting them yet

as i said, photo shoot coming soon

thanks for looking

[jafanan]

so over the holidays i stripped the front down to clean behind the bumper,grill and headlights etc

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374773_334272269931731_100000468816279_1353337_248 384922_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374213_334274679931490_100000468816279_1353339_733 824492_n.jpg

headlights back in

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386554_334275506598074_100000468816279_1353341_930 022989_n.jpg

grill back on
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380876_334277343264557_100000468816279_1353342_204 063291_n.jpg

front bumper freshly treated and looking brand new
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383583_334288719930086_100000468816279_1353353_107 1884724_n.jpg

getting there
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388205_334289399930018_100000468816279_1353354_140 8772952_n.jpg

:thumb:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385966_334289779929980_100000468816279_1353355_206 691899_n.jpg

and some cappy iphone photos after a wash from being in the shed

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399303_347697361922555_100000468816279_1396292_159 1064946_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376027_359466324078992_100000468816279_1430462_857 702577_n.jpg

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http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403044_359466737412284_100000468816279_1430466_197 7026536_n.jpg

have to admit the photos make the cars paint look fresh and bright although in reality its got quite dull and lost its shine with a few scapes, chips etc so once the better weather comes in i plan on trying to save the paintwork as best i can

next up

strip the inner arches and treat them with a fresh layer of black stonechip and shutz as i dont like the white inner arches, just not factory enough i think

fit mudflaps

replace the red bumper stripe

im hopefully going to drive the car over to billing in july for a little roadtrip so hopefully il have the car in a presentable show state for that, cant wait so fingers crossed i make it this year as the mk2 sr is taking a little longer tha expected to build


thanks for looking

[bakerznova]

nice sr mate
looked smart on the ceasaro's
fairplay for putting it back to how it came out the factory :thumb:

[16xe_chris]

I really like this :thumb:

It's getting rare to see one as they came out of the factory

[jafanan]

Thansk fellas

Only plans for billing is to tidy the paint, get it running better as approx 10mpg wouldnt be too nice driving across. Would like to fit some 60mm springs also if i come across a set and fit the mudflaps

[johnd]

very nice sr mate goog to see it being kept origanal

[gary_126]

looking great!

[jafanan]

Thanks for the positive comments

[woodygte]

Really nice car mate, looking good. So nice to see one that has not been messed with.

[christurboo]

looks a very clean little car you have keep it that way lol

[jafanan]

looks a very clean little car you have keep it that way lol

Thanks Il try my best, once I get my mk2 sr built this one will be next up

[jafanan]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/395933_365886730103618_100000468816279_1447709_111 2865806_n.jpg

Boats booked, looking forward to it!

[jafanan]

now lowered 60mm on springs

will get better dslr photos up soon when the weather picks up

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398380_377641298928161_100000468816279_1478980_187 187782_n.jpg

[gary_126]

now looks perfect!

[walker-nova]

Think i meet you in this on saturday was coming back from cookstown if soo looks well lad

[jafanan]

Think i meet you in this on saturday was coming back from cookstown if soo looks well lad


was me indeed! thanks!

[jafanan]

ok so ive been driving the nova as my daily for the past few weeks and enjoying it, something tells me i shouldnt be but lifes to short to have it parked in the garage

anyway until i buy a magnex i fitted a chrome exhaust tip (i usually luagh at people who use them) but will do for now

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420363_403997846292506_100000468816279_1547925_113 1453226_n.jpg

then i set to work on the new bumper strip

before:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418147_403999576292333_100000468816279_1547929_803 424892_n.jpg

after:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427540_404000452958912_100000468816279_1547931_189 6196383_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430056_404001039625520_100000468816279_1547932_115 6534535_n.jpg

much better and helps the car alot! Still the sides to do,which il get done in the next few days

went to a local cruise on sunday in antrim and met ernie in his similar car

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423500_404534849572139_100000468816279_1549369_146 4058349_n.jpg

been gathering a few parts/ missing pieces of interior etc to have corrected before the summer shows & mainly billing

thanks for looking!

[jafanan]

i thaught i would give the nova a quick bath and some photos once i was in the mood

still got to get the dents sorted and a major service soon before easter and get the carb set hopefully before that aswel

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539557_414762265216064_100000468816279_1579364_169 0882858_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561947_414764378549186_100000468816279_1579368_662 393686_n.jpg

and its new home which ive been saving like mad for this last while, have the front of the shed finished now as it still wasnt complete when i took the photo, id say i could fit another 4/5 novas in it? :L

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558106_414761558549468_100000468816279_1579362_154 92121_n.jpg

thanks for looking

[Vinny-NOVA]

Nice clean motor, your lucky. Am gonna re-furb my GTE alloys any tips? Yours look mint....

[jafanan]

Nice clean motor, your lucky. Am gonna re-furb my GTE alloys any tips? Yours look mint....

have a look here vinny

my set wasnt to bad to start of with so wernt that big oj job, if i was to do it again i would use white primer as the dark grey needed a few coats to cover properly. Try and use a bight silver also with a few coats of laquer.


if lost a few centres caps in the past so make sure you have them well secured aswel

[Vinny-NOVA]

have a look here vinny

my set wasnt to bad to start of with so wernt that big oj job, if i was to do it again i would use white primer as the dark grey needed a few coats to cover properly. Try and use a bight silver also with a few coats of laquer.


if lost a few centres caps in the past so make sure you have them well secured aswel

Apologies for the late reply, thanks for info. My alloys are ok, but my centre caps are badly scratched, nightmare trying to source more, selling for silly money on ebay!!!!
Vinny

[88ESR]

Just read through this one..

You have a great looking SR....:thumb:

[Acerliam]

Flicking through this tread mate , the car is looking clean !

[jafanan]

cleaned it up and took it to a local car meet yesterday

http://jon44w.com/images/events/2012/201227051000/0076.jpg

recent purchases -
pair of corsa sport front calipers - fitted
4 branch
32/34 weber

have new belts etc also for it which i intend on getting fitted and a service before billing

[amggsi]

Looking well!

Did the calipers make any difference?

[krobinson]

What boat you taking to billing? And what club are you showing with?

[jafanan]

Looking well!

Did the calipers make any difference?

Night and day adrian, now i dont have to hope people driving 100 yards in front of me brake suddenly,lol

Wish id have done it sooner

[jafanan]

What boat you taking to billing? And what club are you showing with?

The 8am friday boat from dublin to holyhead and think im going to join the mig boys but as its my first year and i know very little people it made no difference to me where i went

Looking forward to it, what way are you travelling keith?

[jafanan]

at ballymena carfest last weekend

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and one of the lineup on the day

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538290_242781805837772_1799693998_n.jpg

thanks for looking

[turbojolt]

very nice mate mk1 sr's are soooooooooooo much nice then gte's and gsi's

[scott.parker]

Like the silky on mims!

hope to see you at billing dude!