Opel Corsa GT Project

[Southie]

Chris you look well happy and it's not finished lol good on you though as your making a cracking job of this :)

Ps you've had a hair cut, that's what married life does lol

[NoVaBoOt26]

Just read your thread from start to finish, looks mint :) love the retro Corsa GT theme and the colour...you not manage to sort the wing/valance out mate?

thanks mate, haven't had a look yet but it's going back to the bodyshop to get some bits done so will get it sorted then :thumb:


Chris you look well happy and it's not finished lol good on you though as your making a cracking job of this :)

Ps you've had a hair cut, that's what married life does lol

Lol I can't remember the last time I was in a nova, shouldn't be to long now and should be finished :)

[Rickyb]

That new unit is huge lol. I cant wait to get over again and get playing it makes me want to crack on with mine lol. Oh froggy said try and get the breaks together so if needs be we can try and bump start it.

[NoVaBoOt26]

That new unit is huge lol. I cant wait to get over again and get playing it makes me want to crack on with mine lol. Oh froggy said try and get the breaks together so if needs be we can try and bump start it.

Your not wrong mate lol
Ill try and get the brakes sorted, won't be there until Tuesday fingers crossed you and frog can get up here :d

[NoVaBoOt26]

Well went to the unit last night and actually got the nova running its abit noisy because I haven't put the exhaust on yet i had a little video but it doesn't seem to work on here!

After got it going started changing the back suspension

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Got friday off this week which is rare so going down Friday night gona get the exhaust on and a few other bits and try and get my front windows in then get on with unstitching my Daytona driver seat to repair it

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[Vlietje]

Good progress, great car and I love the unit!

[NoVaBoOt26]

Good progress, great car and I love the unit!

Cheers mate

[thegingerwhinger]

Looking lovely mate. Well done

[NoVaBoOt26]

Massive thanks to Ricky and his mate frog who came up to help me with the nova. Got the front valance and wing sorted, got the brakes bleed, got the exhaust all on going to get a full system made over winter.

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I put the snowplough on but the sides hang down :confused: anybody tell me if there is some kind of clips for the sides?

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Was meant to be going to get the other bits sprayed this week but have to wait until next week now so hopefully get everything else sorted so I can get it through the mot before the end of the month fingers crossed

:thumb:

[Edd]

you need to drill a hole that lines up with the bracket that is on the side of the plough mate, take it off and have a look, pretty easy to sort

[scott.parker]

Imo I would screw or cable tie the sides from behind so you can't see it, then put the entire bumper on fully assembled via the bolt on brackets and the two bolts in the inner arches, as there's no way I would drill the best wings..

[Edd]

tried PM'ing you mate but your inbox is full

[SimonTW]

That's looking awesome! Even with the bumper all hanging off! :)

[NoVaBoOt26]

you need to drill a hole that lines up with the bracket that is on the side of the plough mate, take it off and have a look, pretty easy to sort

Is that how they were originally done?


Imo I would screw or cable tie the sides from behind so you can't see it, then put the entire bumper on fully assembled via the bolt on brackets and the two bolts in the inner arches, as there's no way I would drill the best wings..

Sounds like a plan, ill have to crack on and have a look not much time before I need to get it motd and stuff.


That's looking awesome! Even with the bumper all hanging off! :)

Cheers mate getting there slowly hopefully get it sorted for billing

[NoVaBoOt26]

Had a spare 5 mins before work so thought I would nip and put some tape on the front bumper, looks ok I think

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Can somebody tell me which bit I am meant to cut off under the gear gator so that I can get it into 1st and 2nd because 3rd, 4th, 5th and reverse are fine

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[therealnovaboy]

you need to cut the bit without the hook on it. You need to re set the linkage first so you can get gear 1,2,3,4 and not 5th then you trim it down till you get 5th.

If you cut it to get 1st and 2nd there would be no gate to stop you grabbing reverse by accident.

[Rickyb]

i love this car and im glad to say ive given a hand to put it together im just gutted we didnt manage to get more done on the 2 ocassions weve been over.
keep the pics coming chris, if i can get over once more before billing il let you know but im unsure ATM.
rick

[Southie]

Looking good Chris, yes as said cut the lug off on the left then you'll have to adjust the gear linkage to get all gears, near the white plug ontop of the gearbox selector housing there is a plastic plug just to the right and it will be facing in the direction of the passenger seat, you pull out then put the drill bit in while moving the linkage about until it slots in good, then get a mate to hold the gear lever in correct position and tighten it all up. ;)

[NoVaBoOt26]

Getting a little bit closer to taking the nova for the mot, got the "vinyls" sorted this evening I don't think it looks bad really pretty happy with it

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http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/Chris_Hall26/C406C7D4-B1EB-4477-AF19-B052AFC923C3-4447-0000045F05EE3FA4.jpg

Need to get the windows in, but I need to find a rear window rubber as I do not have one :cry: then I need to make sure everything is working for the mot fingers crossed :thumb:

[Rickyb]

What bits did I say ide send you pall? Il try n get them sent this weekend also I see if I can spare you a window rubber.
Vinyls looking good mate good to see you got it to the paint shop

[istf]

Looks as original. Very nice!

[Edd]

Looking really nice mate

[bazzap8389]

I like this alot. Love the snowplough front end

[conza123]

Getting a little bit closer to taking the nova for the mot, got the "vinyls" sorted this evening I don't think it looks bad really pretty happy with it

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/Chris_Hall26/E7D06F7C-0F2A-45F4-807F-79215FE520A3-4447-0000045F1FEE9418.jpg

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Need to get the windows in, but I need to find a rear window rubber as I do not have one :cry: then I need to make sure everything is working for the mot fingers crossed :thumb:

looking good:thumb:

did you paint them in the end m8

[NoVaBoOt26]

Looks as original. Very nice!


Looking really nice mate


I like this alot. Love the snowplough front end


looking good:thumb:

did you paint them in the end m8

Thanks everyone, hopefully be able to get it finished for billing

[zeifer33]

hey, nice car. i have the same fronto bumper waiting for a good project, how do you fit the lower part???

[Benn]

Never seen this before, fantastic project, love what you've built. Looks great.

[NoVaBoOt26]

Cheers for the comments guys

Hopefully going to try and get the nova motd on Saturday fingers crossed :d

[scott.parker]

Looking ace dude, lol seriously stealing my thunder here now!
No SR rep from me now lol

[chrisd1986]

Ive seen this car in the flesh and it is uber mint

[DAFTJOHN]

Nice mate, what did you use for vinyl? Original or paint

[NoVaBoOt26]

Looking ace dude, lol seriously stealing my thunder here now!
No SR rep from me now lol

No way mate, yours is awesome, I can't wait to see your nova in the flesh


Ive seen this car in the flesh and it is uber mint

Cheers Chris :thumb:


Nice mate, what did you use for vinyl? Original or paint

Thanks mate, I used paint but its spot on

[DAFTJOHN]

Same paint as bumpers etc? Interested in having a look at the car, you doing billing? Think I'll need to visit the body shop to see mine now lol

[L33 LEG]

Didn't know this was your car, looks spot on! Can't beat a yellow sr :)

[NoVaBoOt26]

Same paint as bumpers etc? Interested in having a look at the car, you doing billing? Think I'll need to visit the body shop to see mine now lol

I haven't painted my bumpers, I will be able to get you the paint code if you need it, I am going to billing yes mate fingers crossed the nova will be there just has to pass the mot lol

[NoVaBoOt26]

Didn't know this was your car, looks spot on! Can't beat a yellow sr :)

Cheers Lee :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

I haven't painted my bumpers, I will be able to get you the paint code if you need it, I am going to billing yes mate fingers crossed the nova will be there just has to pass the mot lol

Good luck on the mot, hopefully see it there

[Sola]

This is just gorgeous, looking forward to seeing it at Billing.

[scott.parker]

How did you sort out the snowplough corners in the end?

[NoVaBoOt26]

How did you sort out the snowplough corners in the end?

Nut and bolts up through the bottom of the plough and corner of the wings where there are already some holes it's not perfect or how I want it right now, it will stay like that until I can see somebody else's setup.

I need a rear bench seat if anybody can help!

[scott.parker]

Interesting...
Well I'll figure out my own way of sorting mine, as I'm not drilling my wings for ****! Iol

[scott.parker]

Interesting...
Well I'll figure out my own way of sorting mine, as I'm not drilling my wings for ****! Iol

[NoVaBoOt26]

That's the same here I don't want to drill them, that's the last resort I say can't wait to get the early bumper from you

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Jesus, first time I've seen this. Love what you've built!!

[NoVaBoOt26]

Jesus, first time I've seen this. Love what you've built!!

Thank alot mate :thumb:

[NoVaBoOt26]

Went to the unit for a few hours last night got the rest if the windows in. The bronze tints definitely go with the jam yellow looks spot on, finished putting the doors together aswel, sound abit more solid when you shut them :thumb:

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Really need a bench seat for the mot if anybody has one

[Rickyb]

Ah you dont need one pall just leave the rear belts out etc it be right. Its looking tip top now its more complete. Keep it up mara.
Ricky

[NoVaBoOt26]

Well I'm sat waiting at vauxhall going in for the mot soon......

[NoVaBoOt26]

Epic fail.......

[MK999]

How many points did you score? My record is 9 iirc.

[L33 LEG]

Unlucky, it's prob just stuff vauxhall are trying to con you with!

I would of gone elsewhere lol

[bazil]

Not good mate, hope its nout serious :(

[NoVaBoOt26]

How many points did you score? My record is 9 iirc.

Abandoned! Due to one of my brake calipers leaking :(


Unlucky, it's prob just stuff vauxhall are trying to con you with!

I would of gone elsewhere lol

I just want it done properly, I know a few of the lads there they ain't that bad


Not good mate, hope its nout serious :(

Just a washer on the brake caliper, and some bulbs and I need to get the carbs setup he said

[Southie]

Not too bad then, did you get the carbs setup though for your engine Chris, they'll be probably over/under fueling and need to be right for the emissions.

[MK999]

Abandoned! Due to one of my brake calipers leaking :(

Winner!

[NoVaBoOt26]

Not too bad then, did you get the carbs setup though for your engine Chris, they'll be probably over/under fueling and need to be right for the emissions.

I need to get them done, just spoke to a lad who has a rolling road he said he would be able to sort it out for me


Winner!

Haha lol

[NoVaBoOt26]

Passed the mot yesterday, still got loads to do, but still think I'm going to bring it down to billing fingers crossed

[scott.parker]

You best do! Got a rear bumper with your name on it, you still ok for collecting it from billing?
Try bring the right amount dude, as I'll probably have no change., cheers.

[Novasport]

Sorry to see you have problems with this on the way down, at least it packed up fairly close to Billing. Did you find the cause of the problem? Did you get back OK?

[Alex J]

think it was his alternator

[Novasport]

Yeah, we guessed it might be but I didnt know if he had got one from the autojumble and got it running again.
At least he had AA cover.

[NoVaBoOt26]

Sorry to see you have problems with this on the way down, at least it packed up fairly close to Billing. Did you find the cause of the problem? Did you get back OK?

Cheers rich, yea wasn't to far away gutted but pretty chuffed with how the engine ran, ideally I would have liked to have run the car in for a few hundred miles or so but just didnt have the time with it only being motd on Thursday. I'm at work everyday this week and havent had time to have a look yet, I'm going to take the carbs off and refurb them and get them re-jetted and set up properly, so I will be taking the alternator off when the carbs are out of the way and putting the new one on. Had a nightmare on the way back aswell got picked up by the AA, set off at 10:30pm and didn't get home until 6am because of another accident on the m1 :( little one slept through it all which is good. Billing was really good though we will definitely be going again hopefully the nova will get there and back without any hiccups and on its own steam lol


think it was his alternator

Your not wrong 'Baldrick' lol

[Jeff16v]

glad you three got back mate, a weekend of accisdents and problems on the M1.

[scott.parker]

Massive sham it didn't make it without the issues mate, but you score 10/10 for effort, most people wouldn't have bothered.
I rushed my old track through an mot and finished it the morning before pv 09, stressful at the time but worth it in the end, tbf I was still working on mine on Saturday morning, I didn't fit the bumpers till Thursday night, had a week of long afternoon /nights to get it how it looked for two days of show lol 9hrs cleaning, and then the tree sap!

So don't feel down, we've all been there, just push on mate.

[Jeff16v]

Massive sham it didn't make it without the issues mate, but you score 10/10 for effort, most people wouldn't have bothered.
I rushed my old track through an mot and finished it the morning before pv 09, stressful at the time but worth it in the end, tbf I was still working on mine on Saturday morning, I didn't fit the bumpers till Thursday night, had a week of long afternoon /nights to get it how it looked for two days of show lol 9hrs cleaning, and then the tree sap!

So don't feel down, we've all been there, just push on mate.


the lesson there is don't ask jeff about willow tree sap, lol

[Novasport]

Glad you got home OK even though it took a while. At least the little one slept through.
I hope it did not spoil the weekend too much and you enjoyed Billing.
Did you get much grief from the missus?
Plus rep for commitment ;)

[Rickyb]

Im so glad this did the trip bud it makes them couple of days well worth it lol. Oh im still waiting for the finished pics loo

[NoVaBoOt26]

glad you three got back mate, a weekend of accisdents and problems on the M1.

Cheers Jeff, just abit of bad luck really. Can't wait for next year


Massive sham it didn't make it without the issues mate, but you score 10/10 for effort, most people wouldn't have bothered.
I rushed my old track through an mot and finished it the morning before pv 09, stressful at the time but worth it in the end, tbf I was still working on mine on Saturday morning, I didn't fit the bumpers till Thursday night, had a week of long afternoon /nights to get it how it looked for two days of show lol 9hrs cleaning, and then the tree sap!

So don't feel down, we've all been there, just push on mate.

Cheers Scott, thanks a lot for your help aswell, sorry you had to have abit of mystery journey to find us lol


Glad you got home OK even though it took a while. At least the little one slept through.
I hope it did not spoil the weekend too much and you enjoyed Billing.
Did you get much grief from the missus?
Plus rep for commitment ;)

Cheers Rich, yea she is a good little sleeper, the mrs wasn't to happy on the way down ( one of the comments from her was she was never getting in a nova again) but we all had a good time whilst we were there and she kept telling me which nova she wanted. So I think we are ok lol haha Can't wait until next year


Im so glad this did the trip bud it makes them couple of days well worth it lol. Oh im still waiting for the finished pics loo

Yea defo Ricky, cheers for your help, ill get round to it soon mate, still ain't finished lol


Really good to meet everyone aswel cheers guys

[Novasport]

Cheers Rich, yea she is a good little sleeper, the mrs wasn't to happy on the way down ( one of the comments from her was she was never getting in a nova again) but we all had a good time whilst we were there and she kept telling me which nova she wanted. So I think we are ok lol haha Can't wait until next year

I remember Billing 2000 when I took my first Sport down with two other mates in their Sports. I had just got mine on the road and it sprung a water leak. I was a little annoyed and then the missus got a little more annoyed as it was her 21st birthday and I had taken her to a car show, oops! She forgave me and we have been happily together for 14 years and married 6 years. She said she hated Nova's and Billing. I have managed to get her to Billing a couple of times since then and she said she will go next year. Also she loves the Spider and likes the other two too :)

[Mrs NovaBoot26]

I will be going next year but maybe not in such a rush this time. Maybe take the nova out a few times before we go just to make sure. Who knows I might even be in my own nova by then! It was a lot of hassle getting there and back but I did have a nice time once there. Will be well worth a better planned and maybe longer trip next year :)

[Mazz]

Put is this way, it can't be much worse next year!!

[NoVaBoOt26]

Put is this way, it can't be much worse next year!!

Now you have said it lol

[NoVaBoOt26]

Haven't done much to the nova since we broke down at billing. Finally got the alternator swapped over and its running again :) Next big job is taking the carbs off cleaning them all up and then re-jet them and get them setup on the rolling road. Anybody stripped their carbs before and cleaned them up??
Actually washed it today got a couple of pictures aswel, tried to straighten up the front bumper and it's looking a lot better than it was, I really need somebody to tell me how the snowplough is meant to be fitted properly, pictures would be great +rep given, really annoying me how it doesn't sit right :(

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/Chris_Hall26/null_zps611ed3ec.jpg

Can anybody tell me what size screw/bolt I need to fit the rear bumper brackets please?

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Here's a couple more pictures...

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[millworm]

looks good mate remember seeing this at billing, I had my carb serviced a while ago I got the service kit from southern carburettors if that helps. bumper screws are 6.3 x 25 hex heads

[dgbnova#1]

The bolts are similar to ure wing bolts but a little longer IIRC. front looks better

[NoVaBoOt26]

looks good mate remember seeing this at billing, I had my carb serviced a while ago I got the service kit from southern carburettors if that helps


thanks mate, yea got there in the end with a little help haha. How much is a service kit roughly? Cheers



The bolts are similar to ure wing bolts but a little longer IIRC. front looks better


orite ok, I wonder where I might get some of them I'll have to speak to my mate at vauxhall see if there is something similar available cheers for that Dave

[bazzap8389]

Just had a read through this thread, top work mate the car looks great :)

[dgbnova#1]

thanks mate, yea got there in the end with a little help haha. How much is a service kit roughly? Cheers





orite ok, I wonder where I might get some of them I'll have to speak to my mate at vauxhall see if there is something similar available cheers for that Dave

They are the same thread but more like the bolts that go in the cill and from inside the car into the wing through the a pillar but if you go to an engineer supplies you should get some I'd think they just open up like a rawl plug so any thick screw will do possibly a bolt even

[NoVaBoOt26]

Just had a read through this thread, top work mate the car looks great :)

cheers mate


They are the same thread but more like the bolts that go in the cill and from inside the car into the wing through the a pillar but if you go to an engineer supplies you should get some I'd think they just open up like a rawl plug so any thick screw will do possibly a bolt even

Spot on, I will try and find something

[scott.parker]

Dude take a look in my project thread, think the last thing I did was fit my plough, i had to do it a d.i.y way as i didn't have the correct, or right amout of clips etc, and i didn't bot it to my wings, i just screwed and cable tied it to the bumper, then i used the bolts that fix it to the bottom lip of the valance, theres no movement in it at all..

[millworm]

The service kit was about 30

[Novasport]

Petrol cleans carburettors quite well.

[NoVaBoOt26]

Dude take a look in my project thread, think the last thing I did was fit my plough, i had to do it a d.i.y way as i didn't have the correct, or right amout of clips etc, and i didn't bot it to my wings, i just screwed and cable tied it to the bumper, then i used the bolts that fix it to the bottom lip of the valance, theres no movement in it at all..


Scott that's awesome cheers mate :)



The service kit was about 30


thanks mate


Petrol cleans carburettors quite well.

cheers rich, I guess I would have to waste a lot of fuel to clean them?

[NoVaBoOt26]

Put a deposit down on something special :D... So might be splitting this if enough interest as I don't want to be left with loads of parts, somebody has already asked for the shell all the panels and the bronze glass. If not enough interest I will keep it :)

[Novasport]

If you don't need the money, keep it. You will only regret selling it.

[Botedly]

Great work Chris, just read this from start to finish. Shame I was late to the Nova party and never saw this beauty in the flesh. Hopefully get to see it sometime soon though eh? - Ted

[Rickyb]

think this needs updating chris.