1.2 3dr First car project

[millworm]

Thought about making a post for this and decided why not? so here are a few pics of my nova when I picked it up.
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/6870/img2012082900358.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2448/img2012082900355.jpg
Then I got it home
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5613/img2012090100360.jpg

I'll get some more pics of it tomorrow once I've done some more work to it.

[mowgli]

how come its on nice steelies on the truck, but on std crappy ones when its at your house??

[Chay84]

I was thinking the same thing

[Calamity Josh]

it only came with a pair of them, he brought two more off me yesturday :)

[Southie]

Amazing how even a set of SR steelies makes a car look better, nice car for starts... What's your plans for this little beastie?

[millworm]

As josh said it only had 2 sr Steels witch had different profile tyres on them so I had to put the normal steels on to drive it home as the car was wonky.

As for my plans I need to get the rust holes done and then start work on bike carbs after that who knows

[millworm]

I gave her a clean up today, I also fitted a grille I bought from josh the other day. I think it looks different, I've never seen a hatchback with one before.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3788/img2012090900366.jpg
Then I set about making some repairs to the interior from parts I had lying around
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7711/img2012090900367.jpg
shame it had to be grey but it's better than it being broken
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7449/img2012090900368.jpg

Just a few more pics for ya
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2179/img2012090900369.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7002/img2012090900370.jpg

[millworm]

Started sanding down the steels I bought today, pics to follow.

[millworm]

The wheels before my sanding attempt
http://imageshack.us/a/img821/7201/img2012092300373.jpg

The black one came up quite well
http://imageshack.us/a/img193/3061/img2012092300374.jpg

The white one not so much
http://imageshack.us/a/img707/5792/img2012092300375.jpg
The paint was so thick it was almost like someone had applied it with a brush

[turbojolt]

nice car mate, do you live in a rough area?

[MK999]

The paint was so thick it was almost like someone had applied it with a brush

I can beat that, I sand blasted a new set of wheels for my BM (or tried to) it started 'melting' as I was blasting it and I could smell paint... It was on so thick, it was still wet underneath!! lol

[millworm]

not really but it's not being driven at the moment so it's sitting there 24/7

[millworm]

The paint job on it is real ghetto style there are drip marks on the other side of the rim :)

[MK999]

awesome! I dunno how they got it on mine so thick without it running tbh, bath of paint and dipped it in a few times maybe lol

[millworm]

lol, they probably used the leftovers of the fence paint to paint mine

[turbojolt]

might be worth taking the battery out if your really worried mate, you can bend them wheel locks off by hand!

you keeping it on the small bumpers? sr steels and small bumpers lowered a bit looks soooooooo nice and not over the top ;)

[millworm]

yeah might be an idea, as for mods yeah I'm keeping it on the sr steels lowered. Maybe a 3" exhaust so nothing over the top

[mowgli]

probably smoothrite.. that stuff is thick & claggy, and a sod to remove

[Calamity Josh]

The white one not so much
http://imageshack.us/a/img707/5792/img2012092300375.jpg
The paint was so thick it was almost like someone had applied it with a brush
Just for the record it wasn't me who painted the white one, it was how i brought it lol

[millworm]

Time for a some late night mechanics
http://imageshack.us/a/img266/520/img2012092800376.jpg

Also I got these today :)
http://imageshack.us/a/img831/7558/img2012092800377.jpg

[millworm]

Picked myself up a stereo today, I'll finally be able to listen to something other than talk sport on MW.

[millworm]

Time to retire my old stereo after 24 years of hard work
http://imageshack.us/a/img197/9717/img2012100600386.jpg
Much better :)
http://imageshack.us/a/img856/1159/img2012100600385.jpg
Now I just have to wait for my new replacement speakers and I'll be set

[millworm]

These'll make a suitable replacement for the novas stock ones
http://imageshack.us/a/img40/1940/img2012101100389.jpg

[Rickyb]

i like this, your doing everythin a new young nove owner should :thumb: keep it up.
Rick.

[millworm]

Thanks :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

I'll hopefully have my first car by the end of today if its nice enough, the steelies look good dude, be watching this thread :)

[millworm]

Hope to see your car soon too :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Hope to see your car soon too :)

Thought I would reply to your last message lol, I got one and started a thread, have a look if you have time and hope to see some progress on yours soon :)

[millworm]

Just thought I'd add some better quality photos, I went out with good intentions of getting work done today but it was so cold that I decided to leave it for the weekend.
http://imageshack.us/a/img837/4812/1001996l.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img600/3616/1001997e.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img812/3286/1001998g.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img18/1900/1001999y.jpg

[kent14sr]

Looks a tidy car there!

[millworm]

Looks a tidy car there!

Thanks man :) , It's pretty good but no where as good as the one you just bought.

[millworm]

Decided to paint my wheels today after I kept putting it off, only in primer at the moment, it was too cold to give them a second coat. I'll post more pics when I make more progress.
http://imageshack.us/a/img21/3154/img2012120100417.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img526/1228/img2012120100418.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img145/5785/img2012120100419.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img534/223/img2012120100420.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/6736/img2012120100421.jpg

[chrisd1986]

are you going for the same colour as mine?

[millworm]

I went to get the paint code you said about but they wanted stupid money to mix it for me, so I had to go with satin black :(

[staggy_gsi]

Its great to see people still choosng novas for their 1st cars, keep up the good work mate and look after it!

[chrisd1986]

i payed £8+vat for a 400ml can and didnt even use half that on mine and the silver was half a tin of halfrauds aluminum silver i had on my shelf and ive still go some left

[millworm]

Its great to see people still choosng novas for their 1st cars, keep up the good work mate and look after it!

I will, to be honest I don't see why more people don't go for an older car, you can get classic insurance witch means I'm paying half of what all my mates pay witch is great considering the prices of insurance these days.

[millworm]

i payed £8+vat for a 400ml can and didnt even use half that on mine and the silver was half a tin of halfrauds aluminum silver i had on my shelf and ive still go some left

It's crazy they wanted £12 for a 500ml can! And I cant't afford to spend much on the car at the moment so looks like the're back until I can afford to do otherwise.

[chrisd1986]

jesus!!!!!!!!! by the time i bought laquor aswell i spent £15 in total, i didnt realy have the dosh either but i wanted them on and i had to to it properly. dont halfrauds have any in stock?

[millworm]

No, I looked there I ended up getting the primer and satin black from there for £15 witch were both 500ml

[chrisd1986]

shame, i would of posted my leftover paint to you with laquor for £9

[millworm]

Ah well, just one of those things

[millworm]

Gave all the wheels their first coat of satin black today. Only thing after that is getting tyres for two of them, witch shouldn't be too hard.

The wheels after their last coat of primer
http://imageshack.us/a/img832/1273/img2012120300422.jpg

one of the wheels after the first coat
http://imageshack.us/a/img13/981/img2012120300424.jpg

Would have got more pics but I was freezing to death outside so I called it a night.

[millworm]

The wheels are done! finally. Now i just need to get some tyres and I can fit them :D
http://imageshack.us/a/img24/372/img2012121000430.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img823/4681/img2012121000431.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/8141/img2012121000432.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/1031/img2012121000433.jpg

Though I'd use the leftovers as an opportunity to restore some life into my old wipers.

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/8463/img2012121000428.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img19/7627/img2012121000429.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img832/9690/img2012121000434.jpg

[millworm]

Wheels fitted
http://imageshack.us/a/img14/7854/img2012121100440.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img51/2464/img2012121100439.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/7854/img2012121100440.jpg

[millworm]

With the wheels on

http://imageshack.us/a/img829/5921/img2012123100442.jpg

[chrisd1986]

Looking good. bloody rust has started to come through on mine already grrrr, im getting some alloys instead now as im having to run spacers over my big brakes

[brainsnova]

When you said it was too cold to do anything the plate said it all F THT lol

[millworm]

Any idea what alloys your going for? I'm lucky the rust hasn't got much worse on mine to be honest. Should be road legal too soon so I'll be able to get more done then.

[millworm]

When you said it was too cold to do anything the plate said it all F THT lol

Loool I never even noticed that good spot

[brainsnova]

I done my van wheels satin black, I popped the tyre faces so after paint fill them with air and the beads pop back on. I sprayed them in my house too (not advised)

[millworm]

I had tyres on two of the wheels when I done em and I deflateded them and popped them off the bead, the other two were just wheels so they were easy so I fitted fresh tyres to the fronts when I was done

[chrisd1986]

Im not sure yet, ive just been scouring ebay atm but i want somthing different so im kinda drawn to renault turbines atm

[millworm]

Turbines look good and even better when your car is lowered, I've been looking at ats classics but my wallet don't agree with me, I had a pic of some wheels that I (poorly) photo shopped onto my car aswell, I don't know what they're called but I like em I'll see if i can find the pic

[millworm]

here's the pic, as i said poorly Photoshoped

http://imageshack.us/a/img248/8758/yolo.jpg

[chrisd1986]

Ive always said im going to own a set of ats cups before i die so i might even go for a set of them

[chrisd1986]

here's the pic, as i said poorly Photoshoped

http://imageshack.us/a/img248/8758/yolo.jpg

Ive seen them on mk2 golfs and i think they are made by mim

[millworm]

Ive always said im going to own a set of ats cups before i die so i might even go for a set of them

Do it, they'd look awesome :)

[chrisd1986]

Soon as ive got a new daily and my nova is just a project (mainly because i can hide all the bits im buying for it as i keep t in a lockup when im not using it) im going to do big changes as the mrs dont like modded cars so im looking at a vec c diesel family wagon with 19"snowflakes

[millworm]

Nice, Don't they do irmscher bits and bobs for those? a grille and stuff look good with the snowflakes. plus technically the're not a mod.

[chrisd1986]

Exactly and she likes a vec c on flakes, i want a black one with the darker headlights and that it

[millworm]

Sounds good, post some pics if you get it

[chrisd1986]

Ive just been ebaying and i think ive found the one i dosnt have flakes but they can be bought along with a sri interior and its not that far away

[millworm]

cool, let me know how it goes :)

[black death]

looking good mate hope you stick with it. good to see novas geting looked after like they should.

stu

[millworm]

looking good mate hope you stick with it. good to see novas geting looked after like they should.

stu

Will do, I already lost one car to rust I won't loose another

[millworm]

from this ...
http://imageshack.us/a/img839/2294/img2013010800447.jpg

To this...
http://imageshack.us/a/img545/9071/img2013010900449.jpg

[millworm]

got these today, look loads smarter than plastic ones on an older car
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/4296/1002002b.jpg

[millworm]

Time to get some welding action on later
http://imageshack.us/a/img59/8977/photounn.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Don't know if i'm too late but just noticed your reg says "F THT" hahaha lol

[millworm]

Don't know if i'm too late but just noticed your reg says "F THT" hahaha lol

I hadn't noticed until someone on here pointed it out to me lol

[jimbob-mcgrew]

nice wagon there mate :)

[millworm]

Right, so I haven't updated the thread in a while so here is all the work that has been done since last time.

I fitted my pressed metal plates.
http://imageshack.us/a/img825/4715/1002016j.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img824/8997/1002019k.jpg

also bought a K&N and fitted that too.
http://imageshack.us/a/img560/3807/1002015c.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img515/8599/1002008w.jpg
I had a stray breather hose so I drilled into the bottom of the filter and put it in
http://imageshack.us/a/img259/782/1002010n.jpg

I picked up a mint gear stick gaiter for £5! witch replace ebay piece of sh*t that was on there. Not the easiest job replacing it though, ended up taking out the gear stick but the piece of plastic at the top (the part that holds the knob on) just wouldn't come off like it said in the haynes manual.

old gaiter
http://imageshack.us/a/img89/9282/1002014q.jpg

new gaiter fitted
http://imageshack.us/a/img341/4106/1002013i.jpg

I changed the HT leads today as party of the worlds longest service lol
http://imageshack.us/a/img404/2600/img2013030800467.jpg

out with the old
http://imageshack.us/a/img255/1571/1002011g.jpg

in with the new
http://imageshack.us/a/img838/2345/1002007r.jpg

I also found an imposter!
http://imageshack.us/a/img21/2879/1002012ka.jpg
looks like it's of a CVH.

another essential addition imo
http://imageshack.us/a/img35/4347/1002022dm.jpg

and last but not least I got these given to me at work so will probably getting put in when I get a new head unit.
http://imageshack.us/a/img541/6699/img2013030900468.jpg

and a pic of the car as it stands
http://imageshack.us/a/img580/3804/1002018q.jpg

[kent14sr]

Looks really good! Massive improvement!

Be careful with the pressed plates - a few have had issues with them. The font looks the later style too - 2001 onwards.

[millworm]

Thanks, I haven't had any grief with the plates yet but I still got the old ones should any trouble arise but I think the fuzz are a bit hotter on the ones with the German font that any other at the moment.

[conza123]

one of you ht leads looks reily tight but looking good

[millworm]

I see what you mean, I'll have a look at it later. Thanks for the feedback :)

[Steve]

Who did you get the plates from?

[millworm]

I got the plates from here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120751545173)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Looks lovely mate and nice update. :D

[novadave24]

when the sub goes in you wont have much boot space left but if you dont use the boot then its ok i had 2 12ich subs in mine boot was filled lol tidy nova mate :)

[millworm]

the subs aren't massive so I should still have a bit of space in there

[jimbob-mcgrew]

cool :thumb:

is that big cannister thing some oldskool fuel filter ?

[millworm]

cool :thumb:

is that big cannister thing some oldskool fuel filter ?

It's a fuel "vaporiser" that agedly helps to atomise your fuel using magnets to make you use less of it, piece of poo if you ask me, and will be coming straight off when I get a pipe to replace it with.

[millworm]

Got this today, An upgrade from what was in there
http://imageshack.us/a/img255/7015/stereot.jpg

[jimbob-mcgrew]

It's a fuel "vaporiser" that agedly helps to atomise your fuel using magnets to make you use less of it, piece of poo if you ask me, and will be coming straight off when I get a pipe to replace it with.

stick an in-line filter in its place, can get small see-thru ones from halfords for about £3 that are perfect

lol thats the same stereo ive got, its annoying, and every single setting needs changing from default, but it doesnt sound too bad, and like you say, better than the standard pants thing, i got fed up of listening to MW crackle from the vaux one. my head unit came out of a mates cavalier that set on fire lol

that button on the bottom right, bass-0-1-2... hold that down for 2 seconds to access the additional menu, then change everything to the opposite setting lol. took me a while to figure it out

i find it sounds pretty good if you leave the bass at zero, and drop the mid and treble as low as theyll go :thumb:
the radio, the cd, and the aux, all save different settings. so if your wondering why it sounds great on one, and crap on the other, you know why :)

[millworm]

I had a play with the stereo today and It's confused me lol too many buttons, I couldn't tune it into the station I wanted either as it kept auto searching but I got there in the end. good sound quality, much better than my old sony one. I'm going to go and have a look for one of those fuel filters tomorrow.

[millworm]

So I took the car into work on monday to do some work on her, I fitted an in-line fuel filter in between the pump and carb with seems to make her run a lot better I also found out that she's gonna need a new rad at some point as she has a very slight leak. I also found out why she'd been running so bad, it turned out my idea of drill a hole in the bottom of the K&N to house a breather pipe wasn't a good one as it was getting caught on the choke so it couldn't close fully so until i get a breather filter I've got a breather cable tied back to stop it from catching on the choke.

[millworm]

Got these today
http://imageshack.us/a/img694/3415/image1eyw.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img687/4845/imagehhm.jpg

Hopefully I will fit them tomorrow. I also found out why my stereo kept deleting it's memory every time I turned it off the permanent live and the ignition wire were the wrong way round.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

i think that rotor arms from a 1.4 ?

I wonder what the best way of sealing that drilled hole in the k&n ?
maybe rough the surfaces up with sandpaper and chemical metal a plate over the hole ?

or you could bolt a plate up to it, and use some silicone sealer

[millworm]

Yeah wrong rotor arm (I bought if from vauxhall and the told me it was the right one too) lol, but dizzy cap fits so I'm halfway there. As for sealing up the hole I'm trying to find a blanking plug or a grommet to put on but I might chemical metal it if I have to.
Anyway here are some pics

New Dizzy
http://imageshack.us/a/img832/5769/img2013040500473.jpg

Fuel vaporizer gone fuel filter fitted
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/1530/img2013040500472.jpg

[chrisd1986]

ive got some new lucas ones which are better than the intermotor ones do this http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb368/chris_d_1986/20130208_170837_zpsa81fd0ed.jpg

i can send you one out if you like

[millworm]

go on then, how much do I owe you?

[chrisd1986]

how many do you want ive got 3 spare?

[millworm]

just the one should be fine

[chrisd1986]

£6 and al chuck it in with that breather filter, i missed the post office as it was only open till dinner time today but im at the doctors in the .orning so al send it 1st class so you get both on monday

[millworm]

ok then mate, Just sent the money

[chrisd1986]

got it thanks

[millworm]

Just realised I never posted a pic of my new rocker cover on here, needs a bit more work but should be done soon. it's in the same colour as the car, mexico red.
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577703_10152242180287281_1707642075_n.jpg

[chrisd1986]

irmcher one would look good in that colour

[millworm]

I'm too poor to afford Irmy stuff!

[millworm]

Right, so I relocated my breather pipe, so it no longer catches on my choke. It now has it's own filter too thanks to chrisd1986

Old breather pipe hole blanked off
http://imageshack.us/a/img545/6319/img2013041000474.jpg

Pipe relocated away from the choke, with it's own filter too
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/4324/img2013041000476.jpg

[millworm]

New gsi exhaust finally came today an upgrade from the 1.2 pea shooter. I had to respray the tip black as it was scuffed and chipped to hell.
http://imageshack.us/a/img42/5094/exhaustj.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img441/233/image5od.jpg

Also put on my new rotor arm to go with the new cap I fitted a while back. I forgot to get pics of the new one but here is the old and I think original one too.
http://imageshack.us/a/img32/6758/image4lz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img833/8572/image3ceo.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7782/image2esw.jpg

[chrisd1986]

glad i could help matey

[millworm]

Right so I've not updated much recently, first off i passed my test so the nova is now my daily. I've done a few bits to her but due to £3400 insurance I've been a bit limited.

I fitted bonnet struts that I got from liam

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/8562/img2013051800488.jpg
no drilling required!
http://imageshack.us/a/img607/4433/img2013051800489.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img153/9065/img2013051800490.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img441/3294/img2013051800491.jpg

Also her being a daily now she needs some extra protection from the elements so i waxoyled her too. (i forgot to get pics while she was in the air so these will have to do for now)
http://imageshack.us/a/img7/3323/img2013051800487.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/6439/img2013051800486.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/8264/img2013051800485.jpg

the stuff gets everywhere!

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/1152/img2013051800492.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img842/7987/img2013051800493.jpg

so that warrented a full wash, wax and polish :)

http://imageshack.us/a/img211/3438/img2013051800484.jpg

[deneil_gsi2000]

Looking good mate.

3400 for insurance....F Tht lol. I'm glad I'm not a youngen no more.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Looking good mate.

3400 for insurance....F Tht lol. I'm glad I'm not a youngen no more.

Hahaha, "F THT" enjoyed that mate.

[millworm]

Looking good mate.

3400 for insurance....F Tht lol. I'm glad I'm not a youngen no more.

yeah, and I though something older would be cheaper, I got messed with as well with the company calling me asking if I wanted a box fitted only to then tell me my car was to old! at least find out if if car is eligible before fu*king me about while I'm at work! besides i don't even want a box lol

[Dave.]

Love the retro look of this! Grwat first car :thumb: Like this alot, i'll be watching this

[Steve]

Both my 1300 in my nova and in my old mk2 astra had the original rotor arms! Keep hold of them though as ive had lots of aftermarket ones burn out after very few miles!

[millworm]

Both my 1300 in my nova and in my old mk2 astra had the original rotor arms! Keep hold of them though as ive had lots of aftermarket ones burn out after very few miles!

Yeah i did read about that happening so i did keep the original one just incase

[chrisd1986]

Both my 1300 in my nova and in my old mk2 astra had the original rotor arms! Keep hold of them though as ive had lots of aftermarket ones burn out after very few miles!

Yer i know to well about that. Ive got 2 more new ones aswell

[millworm]

Right, so since I last updated I've done away with the gsi back box and got a sportex manifold back system witch is 10 times better than the original exhaust system. this is the system here https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969956_10152384217292281_445276218_n.jpg

And here it is on the car :)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6372/mykhwluzdpvtnosxomgseg.mp4

Then I found out I could make it do this :D

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7522/idpoythfhrumbmwasvsgjt.mp4

Well that's pretty much it so I'm gonna pic whore now :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002406_551196408276968_1872625781_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1005949_551196398276969_1817199377_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1013085_551196308276978_1590651212_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/6751_551196524943623_43023180_n.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Love it, really want a mk1 lol

[Steve]

I'm still thinking it would look better with the one piece front end (not just because I wanna sell it!!)

[millworm]

I'm still thinking it would look better with the one piece front end (not just because I wanna sell it!!)

well I did break the clips off the grille the other day so might need something new...

[millworm]

Little update this time, She's now bageless! Also has a freshly painted window pillar. Nearly forgot to mention I'm getting my rotten old arch sorted next week, just in time for billing!

Before (really old pic)
http://imageshack.us/a/img18/1900/1001999y.jpg

Now
http://imageshack.us/a/img40/3875/7xu.JPG

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/1438/j8ex.jpg

The freshly painted window pillars

Before

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/7673/nxjb.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img829/9651/wxh4.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img829/9651/wxh4.jpg

After

http://imageshack.us/a/img17/9614/fwx8.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img203/4181/633x.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img32/3097/ttz5.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Good work mate.

[Steve]

One less thing to rust for a while lol

Nah good work mate, all these little jobs make a big difference overall.

[millworm]

Right here is something I contemplated for a while so yesterday I went to my motor factors and asked if they had any pin striping the guy went to the back and came back with a massive box full and said take what you want lol looked like it's been sitting for like 20+ years lol
Anyway here are my wheels :)
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/6316/n40j.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img833/5804/qdrt.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img811/6545/c0mp.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img706/8910/s6pp.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/4291/7per.jpg

[MK999]

I really like that actually!

[millworm]

I really like that actually!

Phew! was waiting for a second opinion lol

[MK999]

My taste has been questioned at times because people don't understand just how mother****ing awesomely amazing mustard yellow is, and the fact anything looks good in mustard yellow.

But I think it works lol

[millworm]

Don't get me started on mustard yellow!, has to be one of, if not the best colour for an sr. better than Jamaica yellow

[WA1D3N]

I have them wheels on my GTE but can't get the centre caps to sit on properly, there's always a bit of a gap one side, i guessed it might be the nuts any ideas? This car looks better and better every time I see it, good work mate :P when I first got a Nova it was my second car the insurance was about £1600 I think for a 5 door 1.2 and I was 18, I am now 22 and have a GTE, the insurance is just over £600, I passed at 17 so I don't know if that's no claims or age but something to look forward to lol

[millworm]

The centre caps aren't an exact tight fit (no vauxhall ones are lol) but they don't have a massive gap either, are all the clips intact? or is the plastic warped? if they were on a car with sticky brakes they might have warped, had that on my fiesta

[MK999]

Don't get me started on mustard yellow!, has to be one of, if not the best colour for an sr. better than Jamaica yellow

I like you. Although you should also realise that everything is better in mustard yellow, including welders, random engines parts, parts for your daily... lol

[millworm]

FINALLY! i got the rust on my wheel arch sorted out, well it'll be finished this Saturday as i've got to give the filler a chance to set properly (just before billing phew!) anyway here's some pics

Before

http://imageshack.us/a/img824/5540/av6s.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img547/4311/qycx.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/6856/kxbq.jpg

Cutting the rot out

http://imageshack.us/a/img59/9064/1ckz.jpg

Old and New

http://imageshack.us/a/img153/7309/zlsp.jpg

New arch in

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/2803/6qgl.jpg

Filled

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/1448/tojc.jpg

and as it is now (will be painted before billing)

http://imageshack.us/a/img39/8796/3lk.JPG

[mk1kieran]

not liking the lack of updates Millworm

[millworm]

Got new wheels! 5 spoke revolutions just need centre caps and will be getting a referb in the winter when I go back to the sr steels. Also got the arch painted to but didn't get pictures

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/958_10152504077342281_515779161_n.jpg

[Steve]

very nice mate, should look good when you fit them.

[M Sutton]

Nice.should look sweet fitted dude!

[millworm]

Today was the mot and I honestly thought it would sail through but it seems to have gained a split cv boot and knackered a shock out too. So I left with these *cough cough* 'advisories' and set about rectifying them asap. I also had a chance to trial fit my new wheels which are too wide :( so will be going down a few profiles and losing some width

Everything apart
http://imageshack.us/a/img689/9315/idi9.jpg

old shock
http://imageshack.us/a/img689/5315/drai.jpg

Old and new shock
http://imageshack.us/a/img819/7328/hfoc.jpg

New shock fitted
http://imageshack.us/a/img534/662/45az.jpg

New CV boot fitted
http://imageshack.us/a/img23/9071/bpbb.jpg

Now my fat tyres stopping me from fitting my rims :(
http://imageshack.us/a/img819/6903/9qu0.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img15/3699/vpim.jpg

and now some pic whoring :)
http://imageshack.us/a/img197/4276/ipco.JPG
http://imageshack.us/a/img51/4784/8hzc.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img46/3876/vefd.jpg

[millworm]

Forgot to update this thread with what may have been the biggest update recently lol I finally got some new wheels 13x6 Revolution RFXs no less :) running 165/55/13 tyres on them and they look sweet as also makes the car an inch and a bit lower too, Did have to do some emergency arch rolling though as I had retro rides gathering the next day lol, Anyway here are some pics

http://imageshack.us/a/img593/1281/lhm0.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img16/9796/smp5.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/5466/uhis.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/9331/1vr5.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/2355/0uov.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/8168/mscw.jpg

Arch before
http://imageshack.us/a/img196/5122/x0l2.jpg

After bit mullered too :( but at least it's hidden also going to waxoyl it to prevent rust
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/8663/6sq9.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/9804/5cjj.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/1985/k9np.jpg

[conza123]

wheres the i broke down on way in and thank you M.r novasport for fixing it for me lol

[millworm]

wheres the i broke down on way in and thank you M.r novasport for fixing it for me lol

I've never broken down :roll: I made sure I thanked him in the events thread

[novadave24]

looking good mate nice wheels to :)

[millworm]

looking good mate nice wheels to :)

Thanks :)

[Novaload_Nick]

Did you do the arches with a hammer?

[millworm]

Did you do the arches with a hammer?

Rubber mallet lol needs undersealing though as some paint got cracked

[mk1kieran]

I'm sure I saw this car knocking down some fences near me...

[millworm]

Since the last update I fitted centre caps to my wheels (soz no pics) I also get a central locking set up witch should be on by the end of the week. and i carried out some very minor weight reduction lol

old washer bottle
http://imageshack.us/a/img822/6121/aywr.jpg

new smaller saloon bottle (super light weight :) )
http://imageshack.us/a/img32/3911/nrs.JPG

messy wires and tube that leads to nowhere
http://imageshack.us/a/img14/7851/xh5t.jpg

also here's my central locking
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/733817_10152608650192281_2115798874_n.jpg

[jimbob-mcgrew]

pimpin' rimz y0 ! lol

they suit the car well - its a shame the tyres are too wide. what size are they 195 ?

[millworm]

pimpin' rimz y0 ! lol

they suit the car well - its a shame the tyres are too wide. what size are they 195 ?

they were 185 but i got 165/55/13s on them now so they fit fine :)

[ocdstigy]

Very nice :)

[millworm]

Central Locking is now in! since the last update I've also got a euro fog lamp and nova antibes clocks (which are broken :mad: temp gauge don't work, most important gauge on an old car! ) I was also under the influence that they were 6 dials not four so I now have an oil pressure sender sitting around too. so I'm on the lookout for 6 dial mk1 clocks. anyway I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking.

Only pics of central locking I got
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/6024/udpw.jpg

no hole drilled yet

http://imageshack.us/a/img12/5228/aplt.jpg

brand new fog not genuine though :(

http://imageshack.us/a/img196/9126/5m63.jpg

fitted

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/1943/906w.jpg

new clocks

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/9549/udbx.jpg

bottom of the pcb is knackered

http://imageshack.us/a/img196/4887/gqjf.jpg

split in the pcb

http://imageshack.us/a/img801/2434/ofm3.jpg

I did bridge it but the temp gauge still don't work :(

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/3258/j5ig.jpg

[millworm]

Got a few bits done the other night, was out working on her till 11 on Saturday and have spent all day today working on my mates motor (pony renault). I got my 4th set of clocks and finally i have some that work, sort of. I had to use the fuel gauge out of another set i'd bought as the gte ones kept going off the gauge, shame really as i''d have liked to have had a fuel light. Anyway i used gauge out of some early 4 dial clocks i had bought, i had to also modify the casing as there is no cut out for a resistor on the gte casing. I then had to install my oil pressure gauge for the clocks.

Located oil pressure switch
http://imageshack.us/a/img41/9360/73cu.jpg

Old switch out, always a good idea to look for the washer when taking things like these off as the tend to get stuck to whatever they're bolted onto.
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/5627/exlf.jpg

New oil preassure sender and conversion wire so i don't have to butcher the original wire
http://imageshack.us/a/img571/9012/ockg.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img30/1438/jvcl.JPG

Oil sender in, Jacked the cr up fairly high so i didn't get much oil coming out
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/7111/gx8b.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img19/1412/ifxi.jpg

Extra wire added for the clocks
http://imageshack.us/a/img19/1412/ifxi.jpg

and the clocks all up and running, pic was taken before i'd pluged the sender in.
http://imageshack.us/a/img855/6551/3oww.jpg

and a quick pic of the mess i made faffing around with the old clocks
http://imageshack.us/a/img707/3825/zj88.jpg

[millworm]

Not much of a massive update but put on my strut brace, and oh yeah bought another nova lol
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/4294/bqd1.jpg
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1380102_10152843445642281_213460649_n.jpg

[Steve]

The white saloon that was for sale on here? Looked a clean old car, and snap, I've got another saloon as well now! Lol

[millworm]

Yep that's the one

[millworm]

Got some Braided hoses today for the hatch, will go nicely with the corsa brakes

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/2458/ec67.jpg

[millworm]

Not much of an update but got this today, will be going on this week hopfully
http://imageshack.us/a/img196/1834/jj1j.jpg

[chris862]

Liking the Oil pressure sender mod, might do that on mine next time I change the oil ;) where did you get it from?

[millworm]

Liking the Oil pressure sender mod, might do that on mine next time I change the oil ;) where did you get it from?

Picked it up from my local motor factor, 45 inc vat at trade price

[millworm]

Right so I got the new brakes, hoses and anti roll bar fitted the other day so we're making progress :) However I seem to have gained some fuel starvation :( Anyway here are some pics.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/35/w5l4.JPG (https://imageshack.com/i/0zw5l4J)
( I know they're on upside down lol)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/837/ydw0.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/n9ydw0j)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/703/ja9v.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jjja9vj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/593/awy4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ghawy4j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/10/d2rf.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0ad2rfj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/62/ntys.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/1qntysj)

[Breaknob]

Got some Braided hoses today for the hatch, will go nicely with the corsa brakes

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/2458/ec67.jpg
Oh those ladys look sexy fitted

[millworm]

Got these new B pillar vinyls today, amazing quality for reproduction stuff and were a bargain too at £20

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/34/36pq.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0y36pqj)

Will get them on this weekend hopfully

[Breaknob]

Got these new B pillar vinyls today, amazing quality for reproduction stuff and were a bargain too at £20

Will get them on this weekend hopfully

I am very curious to see them on.

[millworm]

Not much progress with her as of late, if anything she's taken a step backwards :( only running on 3 at the moment and I think it's the dizzy although mu dad says he had a similar fault years ago with the coil so I have a new one on the way, if not I'll be looking for a dizzy. Anyway I bought an early tailgate in the week for her (even in the right colour!) will need a respray though as there are some chips and a few dents. also have the poly window out it for sale if anyone wants it.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/839/g80e.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nbg80ej)

Polished up ok, shame that it's not mint
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/716/vupg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jwvupgj)

[millworm]

So picked up my new wing from the body shop the other day and had a go at fitting it, all i can say is I'll never fit a pattern wing again lol what a load of ****e, now i gotta take it back to let them fix my crap attempt haha. does have to go back anyway as the front valance is bent anyway.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1897802_10153003884097281_497469960_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1796646_10153004262767281_94149702_n.jpg
Massive pannel gaphttps://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/10001474_10153004262337281_640495454_n.jpg

[millworm]

Not much has happens to my hatch as I've been building the loon. I replaced the alternator bushed after I noticed it when i did the cambelt, they may have been slightly overdue lol
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10402544_10153188658962281_1820531246338735267_n.j pg

I picked up some rubber floor mats as well but they're mk2 :( will do for now though
I also found something else I never knew lit up
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/B8EF6BEA-39EA-496C-956E-5E8221222FCE_zps0watekwp.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/B8EF6BEA-39EA-496C-956E-5E8221222FCE_zps0watekwp.jpg.html)

and now just some pic whoring :)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/7D792AAC-C549-40B9-B101-8F33D21DC4A5_zps7c1kdhcf.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/7D792AAC-C549-40B9-B101-8F33D21DC4A5_zps7c1kdhcf.jpg.html)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/4E3D9E17-758B-4AF4-9778-0982508A868E_zpshpw9kjwn.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/4E3D9E17-758B-4AF4-9778-0982508A868E_zpshpw9kjwn.jpg.html)

[Steve]

Still going strong then, I still reckon the hatch would look better with the early bumper ;) haha

I can't say ive ever noticed whether my headlight switch lights up or not!! lol I shall have to investigate.

[millworm]

Seeing as I updated the loon's thread it'd be rude not to do this one I guess

So after 2 painful years of driving around on lowering springs with clapped shocks I upgraded to some cheapo coilovers until I can afford gaz or avo's, really improved the ride and handles a lot better even though the tracking is out. just need to sort the rear out as it's grown upwards lol

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/2F44A979-A6CE-4B29-B46F-643699177A9E_zps9sa9wcxp.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/2F44A979-A6CE-4B29-B46F-643699177A9E_zps9sa9wcxp.jpg.html)

Front sits a bit lower witch is nice

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/607C8958-673D-4A10-8908-AF0BFD36F5D5_zpsbm7fbnx0.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/607C8958-673D-4A10-8908-AF0BFD36F5D5_zpsbm7fbnx0.jpg.html)

Too high :cry:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/FB70576B-CDC4-4BD5-ACDA-C80FAEAB25A1_zpsvbnveqec.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/FB70576B-CDC4-4BD5-ACDA-C80FAEAB25A1_zpsvbnveqec.jpg.html)

Think them adjusters might have to take a hike

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/D42DAA35-0CD7-4AD1-BB4E-19533031FFDA_zpslmiwhtvf.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/D42DAA35-0CD7-4AD1-BB4E-19533031FFDA_zpslmiwhtvf.jpg.html)

Also fitted some us style sidelights because i'm so 'stance' and 'scene'
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10556347_10153363018687281_2176903017592027811_n.j pg?oh=b4e3c85859e17cdfd0b724095a107398&oe=54673028&__gda__=1417602245_8a69ef74eaf768256d955035e15069e 6

I done away with the mk1.5 tailgate and went pov spec early really lucky to find one in my colour thanks to nobby for that one

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10530949_10153390546287281_140677657470047433_n.jp g?oh=0bbd8a29ded1e9f50088b31de6e3301b&oe=545D70B1

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10615382_10153390546372281_1474656389409493027_n.j pg

Kind of wish I hadn't debaged it though

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10610874_10153390546442281_6745881857065567774_n.j pg

Shiny after a bit of mopping

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t1.0-9/10359905_10153390546572281_3062098999937285551_n.j pg?oh=63e0807f8813f34cba441c3d4b1dccad&oe=5463C87F&__gda__=1415555580_a8ed3f5b30e04634f253e4ade8af871 4

Thats about it for now, although I'm planning to re trim the whole interior in leather :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Looking well.. I also think it could do with an early style front end though!

[Southie]

I like the front end with the saloon grill, something a little different and looks good IMO.

The boot looks very bare without the badges though.

[millworm]

Really not happy, put the window trough and ruined my smooth early boot :( managed to put the old one on and use a poly window to fill the hole for now

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/A57D8084-2278-4B85-8939-255043154E0C_zpshmwhhutw.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/A57D8084-2278-4B85-8939-255043154E0C_zpshmwhhutw.jpg.html)

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/D03E6F8F-5D06-4031-9443-126256A847EB_zpshg9u6ggd.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/D03E6F8F-5D06-4031-9443-126256A847EB_zpshg9u6ggd.jpg.html)

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/808A22E7-CE09-455D-AE33-13ED746CEA3B_zpso4pmonhs.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/808A22E7-CE09-455D-AE33-13ED746CEA3B_zpso4pmonhs.jpg.html)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Take it the tailgate couldn't be repaired, it being the early one that is wanted?

[Jonesfach]

Vandals millWorm?

[millworm]

Tailgate was scrap not worth repairing. Not vandals a lorry haha

[conza123]

Tailgate was scrap not worth repairing. Not vandals a lorry haha
I've got a spare early tailgate here if your interested (message me on fb at a sensible time ;) lol)

[Jonesfach]

Tailgate was scrap not worth repairing. Not vandals a lorry haha
Bummer.

[millworm]

So I had some money to go and get a new glass then out of nowhere this little beauty popped up so I had to get it instead haha. She's a 14nv witch should keep me occupied for another year or so then i'll go let

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/35E3041C-B500-43F1-A91E-F7C1FA50EB2D_zpsydyoqj26.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/35E3041C-B500-43F1-A91E-F7C1FA50EB2D_zpsydyoqj26.jpg.html)

also got a boss for my mountey steering wheel starting to think 12" may a little too small though lol

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/699E61BA-1BD9-4001-96B5-58FDA540866B_zpsbiwgz1ri.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/699E61BA-1BD9-4001-96B5-58FDA540866B_zpsbiwgz1ri.jpg.html)

[Steve]

I had that problem before, couldnt see part of the speedo!

[millworm]

Yeah got used to it now tho had to adopt a gangsta lean lol

[jimbob-mcgrew]

the illumination in your fan switch actually works.

nice 14nv too (slap the 1.2's head on it, come transplant time) :thumb:

[Benn]

You'll see the clocks fine when the steering wheel is straight tho...

[millworm]

You'll see the clocks fine when the steering wheel is straight tho...

Still cuts of half haha


the illumination in your fan switch actually works.


nice 14nv too (slap the 1.2's head on it, come transplant time)

Might have to do that :) are the pulleys the same?

[Southie]

Looks like the drill holes on the wheel will always be out, that would do my head in... Get rid and buy another lol

Cant you rotate the steering wheel boss?

[jimbob-mcgrew]

Might have to do that :) are the pulleys the same?

yeah, there both round tooth cam pulleys as far as i remember.
the 1.4's cam has slightly higher lift, so best to keep that, altho it uses your nemesis, the pin drive hole.
youll need a 1.3 inlet to use the 2e carb, altho it will probably still run ok on the 1b

[millworm]

yeah, there both round tooth cam pulleys as far as i remember.
the 1.4's cam has slightly higher lift, so best to keep that, altho it uses your nemesis, the pin drive hole.
youll need a 1.3 inlet to use the 2e carb, altho it will probably still run ok on the 1b

ive got a weber 32/34 so in a 1.3 mani to go on anyway, thinking about an ast 1 seeing as it'll let me run either dizzy.


Looks like the drill holes on the wheel will always be out, that would do my head in... Get rid and buy another


Cant you rotate the steering wheel boss?

Im confused? The wheels are turned so the wheel us straight but I think I might go for a 14" yet

[millworm]

So this happened :/ really pissed off, gonna strip her down tomorrow and see what damage was done if she's bent then she's going for bits if not then I'll rebuild but for now looks like i'm defecting to the blue oval for a daily ;)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/01DCE72C-C3A9-4BC6-8383-3E9F41534FA5_zpsfhfiqkt7.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/01DCE72C-C3A9-4BC6-8383-3E9F41534FA5_zpsfhfiqkt7.jpg.html)

New daily (i don't hang about lol)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/10866933_10152512895755846_1622997395_n.jpg?oh=f6c ff59313222e2e5011497e722de821&oe=549F387C&__gda__=1419722733_3e59ff8879b5492d90902f48af94c83 4

[Iain]

Epic new daily for winter antics ;)

[torquey]

Traiter lol

[millworm]

lol needs must and all that, was this or a scenic :S

[millworm]

What do we think people?
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[Iain]

Take some measurements. If all OK and chassis leg box section isn't bent I'd probably fit a new inner wing panel if I could find one. Didn't rich Novasport have one for sale?

[torquey]

Doesnt look to bad as said take some measurements. I would try knocking back into shape and see from there.

[millworm]

Cheers guys I'm pretty useless at body work so need all the help I can get. Will sort my new daily out, finish the loon and then start this lol

[turbojolt]

what engine is in the sierra my old man ran one for years with no issues. his was the 2ltr 8v pinto engine

[millworm]

1600 cvh I think I haven't got the car yet. Will be looking for a 2.0 pinto tho lol

[dgbnova#1]

Looks easy fix to me don't just bash it though get someone to pull it out far better finish achieved if you do that as it's been pushed back so logic dictates you pull it forward or is that just me

if you have to do it yourself it is possable to pull it with ratchet straps but a bit of messing about needed for this to happen and someone to help also

I'd be looking for a front panel like you said and also get some primer on the damaged area as if in so many months you decide to do it the exposed steel will be rusty not the best start

[millworm]

Ok sweet, will get some red oxide on the bent bits and will look for a jig or straps

[millworm]

Engine is coming out this weekend and 1.4 going in, then getting covered up untill summer so i can crack on with the saloon

[jimbob-mcgrew]

good luck :thumb: .... woolly hat and gloves needed i think.

saturday is the better day for it mate. (surrey ways)

looks like rain on sunday.

[millworm]

yeah sat is the one, will be wrapped up don't you worry lol long Johns and all haha

[Steve]

I can't say I miss the days of working on cars in winter! Your 1200 is going to good use then I hear? :thumb:

[millworm]

Yep going to start a new life, gonna use the oppertunity to put my 14nv in

[kent14sr]

Measure the gap in the aperture in the chassis area/inner wing above where the driveshaft passes from inside the wheel arch.

The aperture can close up in the event of an impact and is not always immediately obvious.

I had a similar issue and several helpful members assisted by providing the correct dimensions.
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?186952-O-S-Front-Chassis-leg&highlight=

Otherwise you could replace your inner wing and be left wondering why nothing will line up correctly!

[millworm]

Noted, will check that tomorrow. Cheers mate :)

[millworm]

Made a very difficult decision to break her as I'm turning full attention to my saloon, will have a thread up in the next couple of days listing what's for sale.

[Steve]

No way mate! That's a shame, hope someone saves it as it's a good shell. But i'd be interested in the heater box and channels if you definitely strip it.

[totalnova]

Sorry to hear that mate, as I'm sure you've worked out having one project is hard enough let alone two. Good luck with the saloon.

[steve1434]

That's a shame mate, but at least you have the other Nova. You have PM :)

[millworm]

is a shame was a very good she'll minus the damage, but will never et either car done if I keep doing little bits to both. Heatwr channels can be arranged and think the doors have gone already lol