jenks mk1 build

[Jenks]

Used to be on here a couple of years ago, then went off to the Vdub scene but after nearly 2 years siting in my garage after rescuing her from a field, i actually started sorting her out.

Shes a mk1 basic spec, 1200cc with a funky interior.
Plans are-
Sort out the body work.
Lows...coilovers on the front with lower rear springs.
Wheels...non split BBS's off of a BMW i think.
Respary in original colour.
Also might be looking for a 1300 SR engine. (the 1200 will do for now)

Here are some pictures of todays progress.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/DSC00244.jpg

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One patch half done here, we did get a bit further but camera decided not to save the pictures.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/DSC00256.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/DSC00257.jpg

More pictures to follow tomorow when we carry on with the rear corner and sills.

[bazil]

Looks like a good base to start from.

[Ditch p]

will be keeping an eye on this project, like the sound of your plans for it too

[Jenks]

had another session of rust busting today.
managed to finish off the n/s sill and get it all in red oxied
did the same with the back panel and boot lid
also got the o/s sill. quarter panel and door coverd red oxied just needs the rear corner welded up and rear arch lip sorting.
also managed to get the front valance cleaned up Kurusted and coverd in red oxied.
we also managed to weld up the holes by the tierod mounting points on the front cross member plus reconstruct the mising part of the inner arch.
got most of the work done today.

some pictures of the work.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/562.jpg

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[Jenks]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/588.jpg

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this was a challenging part, reconstructing an awkward part of the inner arch.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/598.jpg

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[Jenks]

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tomorow i will grind down the welds kurust all bare metal and spray with redoxied.

[Iain]

Most of those parts could have been taken from repair panels, but fair play for making them up yourself you look pretty handy at metalwork!

Would you be better putting rear arches on it so none of the rust comes back through?

[Southie]

Looks like your handy with a welder, definitely needed when owning a Nova lol

Don't look in too bad a shape really apart from all the usual rusty places, how's the underneath and rear legs and struts?

Coming along well though ;)

[Jenks]

tryed to get hold of a rear corner but couldent find any anywere, so I we went for the cheap options and used a load of old mini and vw camper panels lol. TBH the rear archers are not that bad, not bad enough to fork out £90 each for two rear quarters, i suposse if i clean them up and treat them with the right paint and a good dose of underseal they will be ok for a couple of years to come.

its in a very good way to think of its age and the fact it as in a field when i found it. underneath and rear legs are in good shape, the odd bubble here and there but nothing to major, I will be undersealing the whole of the underside after finishing the welding anyway :thumb:

[Southie]

Sounds good to me, get rid of any old underseal if possible though as all the dirt and damp will have set in, a nightmare to do but will be worth it ;)

All the best on your build.

[Damo]

top work mate will be watching this.

[Mieran]

Good stuff

I would use bilt hamber dynax-ub on the inside of boot corners and arches so they don't rust again (its like waxoyl but better)

http://www.bilthamber.com/pro-introduction.php?cname=Corrosion%20Prevention&name=dynax-UB

[Jenks]

cheers for the feedback guys.

Mieran - that looks good, have you used it? how much cans would it take to do bothe rear corners and behind the bach panel? cheers

[Mieran]

I've used it on a small scale, its good stuff, their anti rust products are really good too.

Not sure how much is needed tbh. If I do end up getting another Nova I would do the full car lol, the tube they give you comes in handy when doing inside chassis legs etc

[Jenks]

I'l deffo have a look in to this then, should i go for the aerosol? cheers

[Jenks]

updates coming thik and fast.

finished the rear corner, untill a new hole appeard.
got the front sorted though after finding a few new niggles fell through.
pics of todays progress, one more day and it will be back at home, next step is a quick run through for an MOT, so i have an idea of what needs doing before im ready to get her on the road.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/aaroncymro/DSC00259.jpg

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[NOVABOY8]

nice work mate

[gary_126]

Good work so far. I like the colour, goes well on the mk1.