Nova 1.2 Flair!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Posted something in General Car Chat but I should be fixing the odd problems so I'd say its a project lol !

Bought this wee gem today and I'm looking forward to start driving next year :)
I'm only 16 atm but its a wee project until I can drive then hopefully it'll be tidy!

It's a 1.2 Flair Injection..

-Lowered 35mm (60mm by next year)
-Speedlines (Be doing them Silver eventually)
-It's got a backbox but don't have a clue what it is.

Bad bits:
-Surface rust in the usual spots, they'll be treated soon :)
-The Hazard switch is jammed with pieces of Cards so it stays off lol (Be fixed soon)

2 pics when I got it home..
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/664980_444874832225494_262087459_o.jpg

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/77979_444874802225497_766718666_o.jpg

Washing it tomorrow so I'll get some pics of the bad bits and some daylight pics of car :)

[brainsnova]

It looks great in the pics. I was 16 when I bought a 1.3sr but that was many many years ago lol

[Connor]

Reminds me on my previous flair, loved that thing! Mine ended up with unpainted gsi front and skirts though.
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/29662_395717199925_3712328_n.jpg
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/36882_406081939925_3494029_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/164725_484797314925_5562452_n.jpg
Should be a wicked first car!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Cheers guys, named it Rusty lol!
Gave it a wee wash then got some photos of the interior!
Next to the bike :)
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j387/kedowan/IMG_2599_zps644a6457.jpg

Needs some TLC In the bay.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j387/kedowan/IMG_2598_zps01059e91.jpg

Interior.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j387/kedowan/IMG_2596_zpsafaf6e5e.jpg
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j387/kedowan/IMG_2597_zpsf592c36e.jpg

All tucked up, no garage so a cover will be the next best thing :( Reason why there so close is because there is another Orange ST to go beside the blue one Lol
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j387/kedowan/IMG_2601_zps30509a48.jpg

Cheers, Dave!

[brainsnova]

Did you negotiate the price

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Did you negotiate the price

He wouldn't budge so we took it!

[turbojolt]

you want to get right onto the rust in that bay fella

[DAVIDKEDENS]

you want to get right onto the rust in that bay fella

Am only 16 and no experienced so al try my best lol!

[turbojolt]

its not hard to get rid of it, get a wire brush and a angle grinder with some wire wheel attachments, bottle of rust converter some primer and some top coat :d

or if buying a grinder is a no no you can get some wire wheel attachments for a drill mate

[waggygsi]

ave got silver speedlines on mine bt a prefer the white speedlines bud

[Andy]

2 st's? Shoulda/coulda bought 1 RS LOL lol
Looks nice but those chassis legs are rotten.not rusty.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

2 st's? Shoulda/coulda bought 1 RS LOL lol
Looks nice but those chassis legs are rotten.not rusty.
The blue one has 330BHP lol and I hope its not that bad :(

[waggygsi]

dinna panic buddy it can be sorted

[novalew]

Nice project pal. As tj said get the lump out and sort the bay out. :) what's it like underneath. Got to be better than mine lol

[brainsnova]

I wouldn't remove the engine to sort the rust as its on the top and it will probs be welding needed

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Cheers guys, got a few guys that can do welding, hopefully get the bumpers off this week to have a look behind them. :thumb:

[mk1nova_rich]

I think you paid a bit over the odds to be honest mate :(

But hopefully you can get on top of the rust asap :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

I think you paid a bit over the odds to be honest mate :(

But hopefully you can get on top of the rust asap :)

Hopefully most of it won't need welded but as i said got a few people that can do it so hopefully get it done, the guy wouldn't budge and couldn't find any better in Scotland so just took it mate.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Forgot to add its got which I have been told are Astra GSi/GTE vents on the bonnet?

[mk1nova_rich]

Forgot to add its got which I have been told are Astra GSi/GTE vents on the bonnet?

Fair enough mate :thumb: I like them vents on a Mk2

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Fair enough mate :thumb: I like them vents on a Mk2

Cheers mate, yeah there a nice touch!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Is Krust any good ?

[turbojolt]

Is Krust any good ?

people might say no, but i used it round my headlights and that was nearly 3 years ago, they still look good got pictures to prove it aswell

just make sure you wire wheel it all off first

[DAVIDKEDENS]

people might say no, but i used it round my headlights and that was nearly 3 years ago, they still look good got pictures to prove it aswell

just make sure you wire wheel it all off first

That's the plan bud, wirewheel it all then put krust on it unless it needs welded, I'm still learning.. first car & project! :)

[turbojolt]

I'm no expert and wouldn't want to give you that impression, but the krust stuff i bought was really good, from wilkos i think :confused: if i was you i would join up that way you can see and post in the regional section never know some lads round your way might drop by and give you a hand :thumb:

[DAVIDKEDENS]

I'm no expert and wouldn't want to give you that impression, but the krust stuff i bought was really good, from wilkos i think :confused: if i was you i would join up that way you can see and post in the regional section never know some lads round your way might drop by and give you a hand :thumb:

Got some really good mates with some Nova's mate. One with a 1.4 SRi Standard, Vaughan has a 1.4 T40'd Mk1 (immaculate), WaggyGSI on here aswell.

[turbojolt]

sounds like you off to a good start then fella :thumb:

[brainsnova]

If you treat it and it comes back then just repeat it again. The proper way is chop back to good sound metal, weld in a piece, seam seal and paint but that's not practical unless you have all the proper gear

[turbojolt]

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/37743_417153202117_436793_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/37743_417153217117_4515472_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/38358_417153312117_5191425_n.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

sounds like you off to a good start then fella :thumb:

Cheers mate. :)

[NOV4_SPORT]

Hey mate, I seen the car on gum tree and it looks like a great wee nova, it's good to see another Scottish member on the forum as well.

All the best with the project mate, and iam sure your mates will keep you right and help you out, will look forward to seeing the car at some of the meets when it's finished and you are driving .

Iain

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Hey mate, I seen the car on gum tree and it looks like a great wee nova, it's good to see another Scottish member on the forum as well.

All the best with the project mate, and iam sure your mates will keep you right and help you out, will look forward to seeing the car at some of the meets when it's finished and you are driving .

Iain

Cheers mate, have to say it looks a lot cleaner in the pics than it actually is, hope to get it sorted though. :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

XE'd the Nova today lol !
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j387/kedowan/IMG_2611_zps0013e14b.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Stole my Mum's camera to see if it was any better than the iPhone but I hate the date and time stamp! Anyway tried to get some more photos of some bad bits but it was pooring rain so it was quick lol !

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0211_zps5df760ec.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0212_zps70a3328f.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0213_zps50440ebb.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0214_zpsc7af1707.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0215_zpsf23f2af7.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0203_zps123f0ef0.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0204_zpsbc858d5d.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0205_zpsdbe8190f.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0208_zpsdcbefe1a.jpg

[istf]

Small block XE? :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Small block XE? :)

Not that small is it :( ?

[NOV4_SPORT]

A small block xe is the 1.6 16v engine as fitted to the corsa sport iirc mate

The worst of the rust looks to be the battery tray and around the bulkhead and rear arches but its not sure a major job to repair as long as all the rot is cut out and fresh metal welded in and sealed it will be a proper repair and not some fiber glass and filler bodge job lol.

Iain

[DAVIDKEDENS]

A small block xe is the 1.6 16v engine as fitted to the corsa sport iirc mate

The worst of the rust looks to be the battery tray and around the bulkhead and rear arches but its not sure a major job to repair as long as all the rot is cut out and fresh metal welded in and sealed it will be a proper repair and not some fiber glass and filler bodge job lol.

Iain

I think he was talking about the sticker on the bonnet lol

[corsapowerr]

What did you use on this? Wire wheel and kurust??

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/37743_417153217117_4515472_n.jpg

[istf]

I think he was talking about the sticker on the bonnet lol
Bingo! But you are right! The 'small block C20XE' could be better :)

[turbojolt]

What did you use on this? Wire wheel and kurust??


yer mate and its still rust free 3 years on ;)

[_Jake]

If that was me i'd be taking the opportunity to put fresh metal into them chassis legs and rear arches now before it gets too late! chassis legs were the same on my mk2

[Rickyb]

im loving this project i just hope it doesnt end up big block.
keep up the good work mara.
Rick

[DAVIDKEDENS]

im loving this project i just hope it doesnt end up big block.
keep up the good work mara.
Rick

Oh no! If I still have it when insurance drops in a few years it'll be a 1.6 going in :)

[Rickyb]

good man thats what i love to hear.
Rick

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Well I was busy this weekend but hopefully buying a cover next weekend then going to strip it down with my dad, see what it needs, bought some cleaning stuff and wirewheels for the rust :)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/622222_448021115244199_284557979_o_zps6f106f5c.jpg

[turbojolt]

fair play mate get stuck in :d

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Can't wait to mate, this weekend weather depending!

[turbojolt]

this time of year might be worth looking at a cheap gazbo to cover it while working, as the weather aint getting any better lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

this time of year might be worth looking at a cheap gazbo to cover it while working, as the weather aint getting any better lol

That's a good idea, we'll see what happens.

[millworm]

Should have some interesting pics for us this weekend then, how far are you going cleaning wise? inside and out or just the exterior?

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Should have some interesting pics for us this weekend then, how far are you going cleaning wise? inside and out or just the exterior?

Yeah well depending on weather and Interior is spotless, not had the full carpet up but the foot wells are brilliant, only thing wrong inside is the bloody hazard switch lol!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Well I started to strip bits off the car to see what it was like and I'm suprised. It's not as bad as I thought so pleased with that!

Was out most of the day so started late then within half an hour it had started to rain so went and got a cover for it :)

Some photos:

Only hole I found...
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0223.jpg

Other side:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0226.jpg

Battery Tray - Poked at it for a while and nothing went through... :p
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0222.jpg

Random Photo:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0224.jpg

Clean:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0225.jpg

Got the cover on: Now has string holding it on incase the wind decides to be a dick.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0227.jpg

Next to my dad's beast:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0228.jpg

Comments welcome, cheers.

[turbojolt]

Nice one fella, while your at it take off the front bumper and wings aswell, its not nice rot finding but its better found and delt with then ignored, should be a good first car this :thumb:

just make sure your labling and bagging all the parts up so you remember where everything goes

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Nice one fella, while your at it take off the front bumper and wings aswell, its not nice rot finding but its better found and delt with then ignored, should be a good first car this :thumb:

just make sure your labling and bagging all the parts up so you remember where everything goes

Cheers mate, aye av kept everything together, got help from my dad as its my first project and I'm a complete noob. We only stopped cos the rain came on but am sure next time we're at it again the front bumper and wings will be coming off.

[turbojolt]

fair play mate, its alway nice to have another pair of hands (especially if they have done this stuff before lol)

[turbojolt]

also mate i found this photo it wasnt krust i used to deal with the rust it was this

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/38358_417153297117_4396439_n.jpg

i would recommend it

[DAVIDKEDENS]

also mate i found this photo it wasnt krust i used to deal with the rust it was this

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/38358_417153297117_4396439_n.jpg

i would recommend it

Never got Krust in the end.

That rust remover thats in the picture..
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/622222_448021115244199_284557979_o.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Already thinking about plans for when its on the road next year! Would love a set of Cavalier SRi wheel trims and lowered 60mm all round. Would be a different look from the normal Speedlines.

Comments welcome. :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Went out and stripped more off to start treating stuff.. looks like I'm going to buy a new front panel too :(

Bad inner wing:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0296.jpg

Good inner wing - bit dirty
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0299.jpg

All that to get the wire for the ariel out!!
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0297.jpg

Front panel:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0300.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0303.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0306.jpg

Stripped:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0305.jpg

Unhappy mother lol:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0307.jpg

Boot:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0304.jpg

Finished just before the heavy rain came on :)
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0309.jpg

Comments please :p

[turbojolt]

thats not the end of the world, wasnt expecting so much rust as it looked really clean from the outside amazing what bumpers hide aint it, you going to have a crack at the welding yourself?

[DAVIDKEDENS]

thats not the end of the world, wasnt expecting so much rust as it looked really clean from the outside amazing what bumpers hide aint it, you going to have a crack at the welding yourself?

Done my work experience in a garage down the road, became good friends and all the work on my dads ST to get it to 330BHP was done there so it'll probs go there! and yeah it is amazing what they can hide!

[waggygsi]

whats the blue bottle in the passenger wheel arch???

[brainsnova]

whats the blue bottle in the passenger wheel arch???

It's the carbon canister, absorbs vapours from the fuel tank

[DAVIDKEDENS]

whats the blue bottle in the passenger wheel arch???


It's the carbon canister, absorbs vapours from the fuel tank

I was wondering that myself lmfao. :p

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Came home from school to find my dad playing with his new Grinder so this should be fun, ordering a new front panel soon :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Not an update of mine but my mate may need to move house so had to put a few bits back on his engine and full interior back in so just thought i'd post the photo I got of it today!
Some people will know the car very well I think. :)

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/587_464048930308084_1426594585_n.jpg
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/148421_464089083637402_835194454_n.jpg

[Rickyb]

i absolutly love your car, it looks ace, what ever you do dont change its looks just repair what yo find and keep it clean :D
Rick

[DAVIDKEDENS]

i absolutly love your car, it looks ace, what ever you do dont change its looks just repair what yo find and keep it clean :D
Rick

Cheers mate, it's getting a tidy up over the winter.. speedlines done silver or sr steels but i don't i want them anymore.. maybe a false floor next year :) but not major

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Got my panel and some fresh metal thanks to my dad!
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297796_467890963257214_1042706815_n.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

As you can see above I got my lower panel before christmas but no one cared to comment lol but never mind. Got a lend of a welder eventually so went out and got the old rotten one off and this one which was easier said than done lol. I got some pics, going out tomorrow weather depending to get some holes plated and other surface bits treated :)

Started off with old panel.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0003_zpsb25b632b.jpg

Old panel off eventually.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0005_zps5349a06b.jpg

Father doing the work cos I'm 17 and never done it lol.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0018_zps4cb1d9cf.jpg

Two quick underneath photos.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0015_zps687641f3.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0016_zpse5e25da7.jpg

comments please :thumbs:

[nova_stee]

Looks good get all the rot out now and it will last

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Looks good get all the rot out now and it will last

That's the plan dude :)

[scorge01]

Just had a read thro looking good mate glad to see your getting new metal in there :)
Will be good to see it all back together an painted

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Just had a read thro looking good mate glad to see your getting new metal in there :)
Will be good to see it all back together an painted

Cheers mate, makes it much better when you get some nice comments from other people, hopefully have more updates tomorrow if the weather be's nice to us :(

[scorge01]

Yeah know what you mean mate its always gud to get some compliments on your hard work when building a car :) an if there's ever parts you need let me know might be a bit of a trec but got heaps of spares ;)

[bazil]

Good to see your dad sorting it out, shame about the weather tonight, pishing down here just now. Have you not got anywhere undercover to work on it?

[waggygsi]

least its one more part to do off the list joan

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Good to see your dad sorting it out, shame about the weather tonight, pishing down here just now. Have you not got anywhere undercover to work on it?

Same here, Just hope its dry for tomorrow as I don't no :( All family members have moved into new houses with no garage or that.


least its one more part to do off the list joan

It is so boyy!

[conza123]

get stuck in.

you learn welding by doing it

[turbojolt]

good stuff that front panel was well past it by the looks of it



did you help get the old one off or did you watch your dad do all the work? lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

good stuff that front panel was well past it by the looks of it



did you help get the old one off or did you watch your dad do all the work? lol

I watched and wirewheeled innerwings and found a few holes whilst doing it on what I think you call chassis legs? so if the weathers nice we'll get some more done :)

Wee cheeky snap of the two machines.. Mother was at work with her ST lol

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/737277_478448938868083_1154637250_o.jpg

[andyredtop83]

Nice to see another nova having some TLC and a flair as well, cant remember the last time i saw one of those.
Good work by your dad on the welding, shame he dont drive a proper car like you though lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Nice to see another nova having some TLC and a flair as well, cant remember the last time i saw one of those.
Good work by your dad on the welding, shame he dont drive a proper car like you though lol

As much as I love Nova's the ST's a monster.. made 310 BHP & 335 LBFT in November, The 5pot roar is phenomenal

[turbojolt]

As much as I love Nova's the ST's a monster.. made 310 BHP & 335 LBFT in November, The 5pot roar is phenomenal

wait till you hear a nova running on 3, thats a real epic noise ;)




lol

[tahir868]

Good work there, it looks a solid one which is great :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Good work there, it looks a solid one which is great :)

Cheers mate.

Was suppose to get some done today but its been pooring so I was stuck in my wee tiny hut wirewheeling and treating the part of my wings where the bumper connects up? Was bored to tears and was hoping to get welding done today so need to wait till next weekend now :(

[turbojolt]

if you only have the wire wheel attachments for a drill, get some for your angle grinder they work much better, so much faster

[DAVIDKEDENS]

if you only have the wire wheel attachments for a drill, get some for your angle grinder they work much better, so much faster

I'll keep that in mind mate, feel bad always asking for things because its my dad thats bought everything cos I don't have my job yet. Hopefully doing a trial not this week but the next for an apprenticeship. :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Was bored doing nothing and as its too dark outside I decided to re-seal my indicator the poverty way lol, find out if works tomorrow.. pics

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0022_zpsa2cc69d7.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0023_zps26a19d5e.jpg

Dave

[kbnova]

nice blue peter style repair

[DAVIDKEDENS]

nice blue peter style repair

LOL i thought it was a smashing repair

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Got home from school and it was time to see if my cheap job of sealing my indicator back up worked? It did! Chuffed lol

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0024_zps41d6dcbb.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0027_zps6486a7f9.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

****e update i know but..

Been outside since I came in from school today peeling off the front window tints then removing the glue :( annoying job..

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0028_zps6cf22171.jpg

[novalovingned]

Well done on doing things correctly mate. Looks like a good wee base you have there. As for getting comments on your hard work, I wouldn't hold your breathe. It's nice to get feedback on what your doing as it keeps you motivated, but see it as a blog/evidence on what you've done to the car over the years.

Because trust me, if your not apart of the png massive you'll get little or no interest lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Well done on doing things correctly mate. Looks like a good wee base you have there. As for getting comments on your hard work, I wouldn't hold your breathe. It's nice to get feedback on what your doing as it keeps you motivated, but see it as a blog/evidence on what you've done to the car over the years.

Because trust me, if your not apart of the png massive you'll get little or no interest lol

I've noticed haha! Only thing I'm really a part of is 'Scottish Novas'.. which is mainly mates having meets lol :)

[turbojolt]

if your not apart of the png massive you'll get little or no interest lol


what a crock of ****e, the guy has had nothing but positive comments from people, might not be from everyone but then again a 1.2ltr nova isn't going to be everyones go to read persay

i think he is doing a great job and even more has a great dad, for allowing a rusting oil spilling vauxhall on his ford scattered driveway!!! lol

your motor is getting there mate just dont expect 100 replies when you post a picture of a repair panel during Christmas, I'm not slating you here either mate :thumb:

[DAVIDKEDENS]

what a crock of ****e, the guy has had nothing but positive comments from people, might not be from everyone but then again a 1.2ltr nova isn't going to be everyones go to read persay

i think he is doing a great job and even more has a great dad, for allowing a rusting oil spilling vauxhall on his ford scattered driveway!!! lol

your motor is getting there mate just dont expect 100 replies when you post a picture of a repair panel during Christmas, I'm not slating you here either mate :thumb:

No No! I know your alright because you've been replying to the thread from the start with normal comments and even help and advice so cheers for that! 'ford scattered drive way' made me lol by the way.. Yeah I know.. :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Set of SRi clocks purchased for it, more welding done at the weekend hopefully :)

[guptatronic]

Good Little Project pal, how come you didn't buy the 1.4sr that I now have?

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Good Little Project pal, how come you didn't buy the 1.4sr that I now have?

I don't actually know, my dad bought me this and we looked at a few online and ended up buying this one.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Forgot to take as many pictures today but got the inner wing plated up, treated with rust treatment, wax oiled and wings back on. Wee hole on the chassis legs will still be done but we needed it mobile so it can wait the now.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0030_zps98524926.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0032_zps6c1b61d3.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0033_zps8ad932bf.jpg

It has bumper, wings, lights, grill.. its complete again but was too dark for pics when we finished :(

[turbojolt]

i know alot of the rust treatments say just to apply it over the effected area, but i always wire wheel the surface stuff of first the apply it seems to work better that way


good to see this being saved, having the rust delt with and not just painted over or hidden behind a bumper or sideskirts :thumb:

[Novasport]

You have to keep working that green gel into the area until it removes the rust then wash it off. It is a rust remover not a rust converter and i have never found it to be very good.

[millworm]

I always sand down and chip away all the rust I can before using rust removes/converters although 9 out of 10 times I just end up cutting it out and wielding it, lasts longer too.
Also nice to see your making progress more than I've made since I've had mine I found some bad rust on the inner wing on mine so looks like I'll be taking it into work soon to get that sorted.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

i know alot of the rust treatments say just to apply it over the effected area, but i always wire wheel the surface stuff of first the apply it seems to work better that way


good to see this being saved, having the rust delt with and not just painted over or hidden behind a bumper or sideskirts :thumb:

I did wire wheel it all away until it was smooth then put the rust treatment on then removed it later on then wax oiled it all. just forgot to take pics.

[raf24]

Good progress pal :thumb:

[John]

Good project for a first car! :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Good progress pal :thumb:

Good project for a first car! :)

Cheers guys! :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Trying the panorama shot on my free camera :) my mate being weird as usual.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Panorama2_zps40b7d7b4.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

My clocks came eventually :d

Old Vs New.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0043_zpsc8b6abfd.jpg

Random Photo Of Them.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0044_zps9af6e08d.jpg

Will plug them in at the weekend.

[conza123]

My clocks came eventually :d

Old Vs New.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0043_zpsc8b6abfd.jpg

Random Photo Of Them.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0044_zps9af6e08d.jpg

Will plug them in at the weekend.

do it now as only takes 2 sec's and probley one of the best things to do

[DAVIDKEDENS]

do it now as only takes 2 sec's and probley one of the best things to do

Would need to move my dads car, then my mums to get into mine, the battery is dead and no hoses are connected so couldn't start it to check if the rev counter works, do it first thing saturday :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Not an update on the Nova but I started a trial for my apprenticeship this week and took a pic of my first ever weld.. not too bad I thought?
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398143_483767525002891_66658158_n.jpg

[turbojolt]

is that what your training in welding, its a good trade to get into mate will come in hand with projects aswell!

[_Jake]

get into tig, thats where the money is.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

is that what your training in welding, its a good trade to get into mate will come in hand with projects aswell!


get into tig, thats where the money is.


It's an apprentice Plant Mechanic so I'm learning welding the now then I'll learn the plant side of things like fixing Excavators and stuff. Enjoying my trial so far.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Shes all built :D
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0050_zps7fb2521f.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0053_zpsf881dd65.jpg

Cheers Dave!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Wee video of new clocks working!

http://youtu.be/-dPajFEAlvA

[DAFTJOHN]

Nice fresh looking Nova

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Nice fresh looking Nova

Cheers mate.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Had a meet with a few mates to get it out for its first time since October.. pics were taken.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/Panorama4_zps6b7158b6.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0061_zps7b4efd9a.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0062_zps2150a9b9.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0064_zpsebc69291.jpghttp://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0065_zps912e11b2.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0066_zps578ea1f0.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0069_zps17bdb973.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0070_zpsb1babd98.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Nova%20Meet/DSCN0071_zps1acbe753.jpg

The best one - Parked on a footbridge lol
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0073_zps73040b41.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Rab was round at mine, some people might know his SRi 'K151 RHS' and I got my Corsa B SPI intake & Nova SRi Airbox and new Heater Motor from vaughanmc.. Quick pic!
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/775672_473869186004283_1291735858_o_zps2d5405bb.jp g

[novalovingned]

Love a gang of novas lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Love a gang of novas lol

Me too!

[turbojolt]

hazard swith working well then lol

[L33 LEG]

hazard swith working well then lol

lol Reminds me of my old nova!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

hazard swith working well then lol


lol Reminds me of my old nova!

They came out the factory like that I think ;) lol
Also failed my theory today by 3 marks, gutted! i'll get it booked soon as though.

[Vinnyzf]

So jealous man! That Nova is beaut. You're doing a good job on it!

Keep it up matey

[DAVIDKEDENS]

So jealous man! That Nova is beaut. You're doing a good job on it!

Keep it up matey

Cheers mate, comments like that means alot.:thumb:

[waggygsi]

rabs nova looks dusty in they pics lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

rabs nova looks dusty in they pics lol

Aye it wis manky mate.. he said he wis gawn for the 'rally look' lol. Shame you couldn't make it!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Got my Corsa SPI intake & Nova SRi airbox from VaughanMC the other night.. should tidy the bay up a little.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0074_zps9b0d0cb0.jpg

Dave.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Corsa SPI intake & Nova SRi airbox fitted. The bay really needs a makeover but oh well.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0077_zpsf0bb9ff9.jpg

Bought these things :D 60mm springs, will give them a paint before fitting.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0089_zps35b85094.jpg

[waggygsi]

tidyyyy joan

[DAVIDKEDENS]

tidyyyy joan

Cheers Waggy!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

****e update I know but next wage is going to one of these wheels because I think there just so cool.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/209-vi_zps214f5886.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/315-vi_zpsaa86b91e.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Found this photo from a couple of weeks ago, gave my mum a shot of the Nova? Safe to say she didn't like the 'no brakes' and no 'power steering' malarky! She'll stick to her ST.
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/774405_484634454916198_646114028_o.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Ordered a few things that I wanted..

New headlight clips:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0096_zpsb5e129ab.jpg

Rocker Cover Gasket as I thought I might aswell seen as I'm going to paint my rocker cover anyway:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0097_zps50246167.jpg

Team Heko Wind Deflectors :D:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0106_zps61aa6200.jpg

Cheers Dave.

[Vinnyzf]

Getting along nice bro. It's the little things that make a car!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Getting along nice bro. It's the little things that make a car!

Cheers mate

Not a Nova update of such but who cares?

Bought 'At Full Throttle' for the childhood memories and of course the VBH Nova Sport that Vicki has in it.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0112_zpsee770d01.jpg

Also bought a clip on Fish eye lens for iPhone which also came with a macro lens for very close up photos so tested that with the key to the Nova.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_3851_zps4801ce53.jpg

Cheers Dave. :thumb:

[novalovingned]

Take a picture of the nova with the fisheye lol I considered these myself :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Take a picture of the nova with the fisheye lol I considered these myself :)

Will do next time I'm out at it :)

[M Sutton]

Thats a good DVD! Also, nice choice on the steering wheel mate ;)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Thats a good DVD! Also, nice choice on the steering wheel mate ;)

Steering wheel will have to wait.. need to start doing lessons again and apply for my theory :(

[millworm]

coming along really well mate

[DAVIDKEDENS]

coming along really well mate

Cheers mate. :)

[turbojolt]

have a look on rally designs website, they do similar steering wheel for a lot cheaper mate :thumb:

[DAVIDKEDENS]

have a look on rally designs website, they do similar steering wheel for a lot cheaper mate :thumb:

They do the one I want for £97 so cheers for that mate.. :)

Found this photo from when it was still in bits.. favorite place to be! :thumb:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/701917_482969565082687_1663009651_o_zpse392e7c6.jp g

Cheers Dave.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Forgot about this lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz1Xc_bAsKc

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Wee pic whore of todays cleaning sesh.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0128_zpsdf55189d.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0127_zps1eb1429a.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0126_zpse67a2de4.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0125_zps844b5052.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0124_zpsee09a815.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0122_zpse140f4f9.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0121_zps68845de2.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0118_zpsa9e05876.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0119_zpsda1ff40c.jpg

Cheers Dave.

[octagonalpaul]

That is so clean, nice.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

That is so clean, nice.

Not really lol.. arch needs done, bottom of doors are rusty, seams of engine bay need done, hole under the rubber seal on the boot.

Pictures do it justice lol but its a daily :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Just a wee update :)

Was on the look out for a breather pipe so I stole this one of a Ford KA and it fits perfectly lol
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_3991_zpsc31be706.jpg

Came across one of these old Ripspeed gear knobs which were probably the dogs nuts back in the day ;)
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_3990_zpsc365f4b2.jpg

Prefer driving this old girl to the Nova :)
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_3988_zpsf3eaa069.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_3989_zpsb40e4427.jpg

Dave. :thumb:

[scotty GSI]

Car's really coming on mate. Good to see folk your age taking pride in and doing up an older car. Too many young team idiots up my direction getting financed up to the eye balls for the next million years for on special edition 1.2 corsa d's and the like.

You got a date for your test yet?

[fossit85]

great build mate. only advice ive got is get some one to put a tube up the chassis legs and spray them with waxoyl, stops all the new welded metal rotton from the inside!! hope you get the car up to crail in april. will be good to see a few more there.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Car's really coming on mate. Good to see folk your age taking pride in and doing up an older car. Too many young team idiots up my direction getting financed up to the eye balls for the next million years for on special edition 1.2 corsa d's and the like.

You got a date for your test yet?

Nah mate, been really slacking with lessons etc but theory's booked and if I pass it I'll be out in the Nova with my mum or dad and a 2 hour lesson a week if I can get it. :thumb:


great build mate. only advice ive got is get some one to put a tube up the chassis legs and spray them with waxoyl, stops all the new welded metal rottion from the inside!! hope you get the car up to crail in april. will be good to see a few more there.

Hoping to be there if my dad is free to drive it there.. still not on the road yet :(

[bazil]

Get your dad telt lol,

The focus has nothin on the power of the 1.2 :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Get your dad telt lol,

The focus has nothin on the power of the 1.2 :)

Mine sounds better than the Focus and its crap Mongoose turbo back exhaust lol

Anyway this arrived.. thanks to Vessey :thumb:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0130_zps13251178.jpg

Dave. :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Got the gaiter and gear knob fitted. Thanks to Vessey for those. :D

Before
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/19685_498907830155527_1669120927_n.jpg

After
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538113_501811849865125_1467192811_n.jpg

Dave.

[raf24]

Is that not the same before & after pic mate? lol

[raf24]

I see it now,feckin pics taking forever to load on my phone.looks a lot better pal big improvement :thumb:

[bazzap8389]

looks much better now :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

I see it now,feckin pics taking forever to load on my phone.looks a lot better pal big improvement :thumb:

Was the only thing annoying me interior wise.. Yours going to make it to any Scottish Nova meets this year? :)


looks much better now :)

Cheers mate :d

[raf24]

Yes it will be,its getting taxed next fri i'm dying to get it out for a blast

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Yes it will be,its getting taxed next fri i'm dying to get it out for a blast

Good stuff mate.. Add me on Facebook 'David Kedens' :)

[raf24]

I dont have facetube mate.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Ahh right.. How you going to know when theres meets on ;)

[raf24]

Ahh right.. How you going to know when theres meets on ;)

You could always just pm me if you wanted :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

You could always just pm me if you wanted :)

Will do.. Vaughan says he knows you anyway :)

[raf24]

Will do.. Vaughan says he knows you anyway :)

Aye he's got my number mate.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

This arrived today.. just need to get a boss now :)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0147_zpsca5e4438.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Changed the rocker cover gasket earlier and polished the rocker cover up a bit.. not as good as I'd like but much better!
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/newgasket_zps262ce22e.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/rockercover_zps09a00390.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/rockercoverr_zps688374ee.jpg

Dave

[novalovingned]

Needs a good bloody jet wash under there lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Needs a good bloody jet wash under there lol

I'll wait till the bays been welded before doing that lol lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Laguna splitter bought.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/LagunaSplitter_zpsc10f5b6f.jpg

New lights as the chrome in mine has flaked :(
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/NewLights_zps98b14701.jpg

OMP wheel fitted.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/OMPWheelin_zpsf2d3d883.jpg

Will get new lights and splitter fitted next weekend was busy fitting new brakes & balljoints to my mates SRi today so they'll need to wait. :)

[Iain]

Don't forget the rest of the steering wheel bolts!

[turbojolt]

Don't forget the rest of the steering wheel bolts!

pussy! his way makes it a light weight race car

[brainsnova]

Using just the key will save some weight lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Don't forget the rest of the steering wheel bolts!

Its just sitting on right now, the car isn't being moved and I'm waiting on my horn push adapter arriving before its fitted correctly :thumb:

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Somebodys bodged this before then...
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/894888_510235392356104_1554615541_o.jpg

[conza123]

Somebodys bodged this before then...
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/894888_510235392356104_1554615541_o.jpg

Scrap it lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Scrap it lol

We all can't afford a mint SR mate.

[turbojolt]

if that where the water was coming in from then?

[conza123]

We all can't afford a mint SR mate.

mine wernt mint look at my project thread

[DAVIDKEDENS]

if that where the water was coming in from then?

I'm guessing so mate, the guy that fixes all my dads cars came round to see it today, he'll cut it out & plate it before MOT in april so I'm happy, glad I spotted it.

[dc1984]

Best to get it now than later on down the line mate. Glad to see your getting on with it:))

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Corsa stalks for that wee bit more modern look.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0209_zps261c0c8a.jpg

SRi seats.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/DSCN0210_zps697bb85b.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Twin fog time c'monn!

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/893844_514875905225386_969620157_o.jpg

Getting better at Welding in my apprenticeship, could probably weld the Nova now.

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/541077_515279505185026_653006993_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/10752_515279508518359_282413631_n.jpg

Dave :thumb:

[dc1984]

Nice work mate:D

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Nice work mate:D

Cheers. Got quite a bit to fit before Crail.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

This came in today to get scrapped, wanted the interior but it was away before finishing up time :(

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/625621_516179718428338_622727753_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537435_516179715095005_651075166_n.jpg

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Bit of progress today :)

Laguna Splitter fitted
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Lagunasplitterfitted_zpsf5bd6e73.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Lagunasplitterfitted_zpsf5bd6e73.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/LagunaSplitterfitted2_zps275d25e3.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/LagunaSplitterfitted2_zps275d25e3.jpg.html)

New lights

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Newlights2_zps6ff9c28f.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Newlights2_zps6ff9c28f.jpg.html)

SRi Seats & Original wheel back in

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/SRiSeatsfittefd_zps7c891a0d.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/SRiSeatsfittefd_zps7c891a0d.jpg.html)

The thing I'm most pleased with is the new stereo lol Let Oldskool meet New School - AUX ftw !!

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/NewStereo-Auxftw_zps742fb7f5.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/NewStereo-Auxftw_zps742fb7f5.jpg.html)

Cheers Dave.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Nice update... Failed its MOT

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1083_zpsed1ba330.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1083_zpsed1ba330.jpg.html)

[kellynovaaaa]

That's a shame :( what did she fail on?

[DAVIDKEDENS]

That's a shame :( what did she fail on?

Front brakes imbalanced, rear brakes need cleaned, hazard switch, front chassis legs surface rust, exhaust leaking, rear wheel bearings need tightened. Sportex cat back ordered and new Hazard switch! :)

[kellynovaaaa]

Ahh bummer, least you've got the ball rolling and are sorting it out :) have you got your driving test booked?

[turbojolt]

that's not the end of the world mate

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Ahh bummer, least you've got the ball rolling and are sorting it out :) have you got your driving test booked?

Nope, need to start doing lessons, not done one since January cos of the apprenticeship. Back into it soon as and getting the head down. :D

[MK999]

Front brakes imbalanced, rear brakes need cleaned, hazard switch, front chassis legs surface rust, exhaust leaking, rear wheel bearings need tightened. Sportex cat back ordered and new Hazard switch! :)

Probably a bit late now but if you pull the hazard switch apart and take all the internals out (a little plastic bar and a spring iirc) it just becomes a pull on/push off switch, no more issues with it not turning off etc.

[kellynovaaaa]

Nope, need to start doing lessons, not done one since January cos of the apprenticeship. Back into it soon as and getting the head down. :D

Ah i see. Get back in to your lessons and you and the little beast will be on the road in no time :D

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Ah i see. Get back in to your lessons and you and the little beast will be on the road in no time :D

Hope so, kind of need to for college or its a few train journeys for me :(

[brainsnova]

Yay pull/push hazards or the repair in the articles

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Got it mot'd and taxed, just waiting on to get insured as a learner. Anyway was waiting on my old man finishing the office stuff at work tonight so ended up going around taking pictures lol. Also got a Sportex cat-back since my standard system with welded backbox was ****ed.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1296_zpsd18f81db.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1296_zpsd18f81db.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1297_zps757eeaf0.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1297_zps757eeaf0.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1299_zpsee1a2beb.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1299_zpsee1a2beb.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1301_zpsd348bae0.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1301_zpsd348bae0.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1302_zps698f269c.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1302_zps698f269c.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1303_zpsaebb53ca.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1303_zpsaebb53ca.jpg.html)

The end result

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1306_zps31af4c44.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/Mini%20Photoshoot%20et%20the%20Work/IMG_1306_zps31af4c44.jpg.html)

Dave :thumb:

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Video of the Sportex exhaust.. got a rattle coming from somwhere, think it may be the heat sheild at the cat? Anyway...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylo60lVdtJA

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Getting insured on her very soon and for now my dads using her daily, it'll save him £££'s on fuel anyway. lol

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1328_zps2cc2e7fc.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1328_zps2cc2e7fc.jpg.html)

[tahir868]

Cool first car, no doubt you can't wait to start driving it :thumb:

[brainsnova]

Maybe time to paint the wheels glacier white lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Maybe time to paint them star silver next weekend you mean? ;)

[brainsnova]

Yes well silver is best but if you wanted them white then same colour as the car looks best

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Yes well silver is best but if you wanted them white then same colour as the car looks best

Hate white wheels mate, bugger to keep clean aswell.

[brainsnova]

Cool star silver it is lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Cool star silver it is lol

Definitely :)

[MK999]

Hate white wheels mate, bugger to keep clean aswell.

Poorboy's world wheel sealant... I used to rinse the brake dust off mine with a hose.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Poorboy's world wheel sealant... I used to rinse the brake dust off mine with a hose.

The car had been sitting for about a year before I bought it and the wheels had already went that yellow way, silvers the best IMO

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Some fresh plates :)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1393_zps6dfecfe1.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1393_zps6dfecfe1.jpg.html)

Parked beside Rab's genuine SRi - Just shows how bad it needs -60mm springs and wheels done silver!!

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1391_zps940a3d36.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1391_zps940a3d36.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1392_zpsb5a77c61.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1392_zpsb5a77c61.jpg.html)

[novadave24]

is yours not lowered ?

[DAVIDKEDENS]

is yours not lowered ?

Suppose to be -35mm all round, got -60s waiting to be fitted, looks a lot higher because the Nova beside is sitting low on GAZ coilovers.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Not a good update but changed roter arm, leads and distributor cap last night, got spark plugs on there way, nice wee service imo.

two photos next to the grab in my work and my yard van.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1463_zpsa8d0b974.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1463_zpsa8d0b974.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1464_zpsba035a79.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1464_zpsba035a79.jpg.html)

Cheers Dave. :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Running steelies for now :(

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1489_zpsebc4c7a9.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1489_zpsebc4c7a9.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1490_zps6acb262b.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1490_zps6acb262b.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1491_zps9d96c3c3.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1491_zps9d96c3c3.jpg.html)

Speedlines are away to get painted Star Silver :) Can't wait!

[dc1984]

Hey mate. Now that i see your pica again i think it was your nova i seen the other day as i mentioned on facegay:)

[bazil]

I always think novas look sad on steelies lol,

Should look the game when you get them back.

[dc1984]

Steelies are the new speedlines bazil;)
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/davids2010/IMG-20130615-WA0000_zps54a4e689.jpg

[bazil]

I love how the wheel trims offset the grey primer lol,

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Wheeltrims ftw mate!

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Got the fresh plates on, gave it a service but got no pics. IT now has a new dizzy, leads, plugs, rocker cover gasket and roter arm, filter and a change of oil soon.

GM Plugs

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1484_zps47db6719.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1484_zps47db6719.jpg.html)

Fresh Plates

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1512_zps0eb6d333.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1512_zps0eb6d333.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1513_zpsb6f29929.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1513_zpsb6f29929.jpg.html)

Speedlines are getting there :D

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1521_zps0249b7f2.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1521_zps0249b7f2.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1522_zpsc16f51c7.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1522_zpsc16f51c7.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1523_zpsea31b393.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1523_zpsea31b393.jpg.html)

Video of the Nova's new exhaust !

http://youtu.be/H6o6lchtjFI

Was out in the ST with my old man being a hooligan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgYpMgJOyOI

Cheers Dave :)

[dc1984]

Getting there mate:)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Getting there mate:)

Slowly but surely, just the rot that's annoying me mate!

[millworm]

Liking the new plates mate, once the wheels are done is it getting lower?

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Liking the new plates mate, once the wheels are done is it getting lower?

Got -60mm's in the boot right now, I think it'll rub with 45 profile tyres on the Speedlines :(

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Picture of one of the Speedlines, a few reactions but much better than the white IMO! :)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1532_zps3091aaf1.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1532_zps3091aaf1.jpg.html)

Dave.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

got them fitted, looks higher as its just off the jack but still needs lowered!

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1535_zps85dcf577.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1535_zps85dcf577.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1536_zps37091e9d.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1536_zps37091e9d.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1536_zps37091e9d.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1536_zps37091e9d.jpg.html)

Bit of bumper & tyre shine make all the difference :)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1542_zpsa72e3de4.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1542_zpsa72e3de4.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1540_zps9d7dd839.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1540_zps9d7dd839.jpg.html)

Dave. :thumb:

[bazil]

Looks fantastic mate :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Looks fantastic mate :)

Cheers mate, well pleased with it right now, just annoyed that I need to try get the arches sorted before its too late!

[bazil]

£15 a side for repair section, just get it booked in a done and sealed up before the winter and while its being done get them to fold the arches for better tyre clearance,

It's not a big job just now and the repair area can be kept small before the rot spreads,

[DAVIDKEDENS]

More pic whoring lol. Over the moon with it now!

These pics were from it at Ayrshire Underground cruise in Irvine tonight.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1548_zps4da07d34.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1548_zps4da07d34.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1547_zpsddb6f4e7.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1547_zpsddb6f4e7.jpg.html)

Dave.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

More pic whoring lol Next to Rab's SRi after work tonight.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1562_zpsc237d6c7.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1562_zpsc237d6c7.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1563_zpse195faea.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1563_zpse195faea.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1564_zpsf2cd056d.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1564_zpsf2cd056d.jpg.html)

Dave.

[gary_126]

Have only glanced at this before, but read start to finnish. Shes comming on well!

As for the -60's, fronts will need the lip rolled, and rears you might get lucky, my old sri down 60 on 45 tyres and speedlines had std rear arches and only about 20mm of the back arch rubbed (where the tyre comes back into the arch, if that makes sense) ground it back by 2mm, sealed and painted.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Have only glanced at this before, but read start to finnish. Shes comming on well!

As for the -60's, fronts will need the lip rolled, and rears you might get lucky, my old sri down 60 on 45 tyres and speedlines had std rear arches and only about 20mm of the back arch rubbed (where the tyre comes back into the arch, if that makes sense) ground it back by 2mm, sealed and painted.

Cheers for that Gary, we'll see what happens. :)

Doubt there will be many updates for a wee while, trying to get insured as a learner and get lessons done, apprentice wages are ****. :(

This was a photo next to an old but clean-ish Audi that sadly came in to be scrapped at my work.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1458_zpsfb5eb1e5.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1458_zpsfb5eb1e5.jpg.html)

My mate brought his Fiesta in to be scrapped, couldn't find any rust/rot on it and it had 30k miles, such a shame to be scrapped but no-one was interested init at £400. Well they finally got a photo together... well kind of...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1457_zps5d89cc3d.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1457_zps5d89cc3d.jpg.html)

Cheers Dave. :thumb:

[gary_126]

such a waste of a clean shell, surprised no1 wanted that. novas looking good

[millworm]

looking good, saw the pics of the fiesta after the 'opps' lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

looking good, saw the pics of the fiesta after the 'opps' lol

Yeah it was my mates and he never wanted to scrap it so I had to send him them lol

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1469_zps33a41661.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1469_zps33a41661.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1470_zps1f7b32e4.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1470_zps1f7b32e4.jpg.html)

Such a pic whore lol

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1510_zps6d789ed3.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1510_zps6d789ed3.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1514_zps418c8277.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1514_zps418c8277.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1515_zpsb668ed1e.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1515_zpsb668ed1e.jpg.html)

Personal favorite - Favourite Car & Machine :D

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1516_zps54ebae8e.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1516_zps54ebae8e.jpg.html)

Dave.

[brainsnova]

Wait until your mate does the same to your car lol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Wait until your mate does the same to your car lol

Neverrrr :d

It had no rot that I could see when it was on the ramp, genuine 30k miles, just no-one would buy it at £400 and he didn't have the time to keep it so had to, I just had the pleasure scrapping it :)

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Went to Kames Raceway today for its 50th anniversary, was quite a few pricey classics for example e-type Jag but we were just interested in our Nova stand.

Went round the track with 2 other Nova friends and at the end i man'd up and went out in the 1.2, first time driving the car like that and on a track, baring in mind I've not even passed my test yet.

Pics :cool:

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1540_zps8f47d1db.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1540_zps8f47d1db.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1541_zps04740c7e.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1541_zps04740c7e.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1542_zps420f4d8d.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1542_zps420f4d8d.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1543_zps9129c5c0.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1543_zps9129c5c0.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1544_zps0b9a3e70.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1544_zps0b9a3e70.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1545_zps202d9210.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1545_zps202d9210.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1546_zps2cda76e1.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1546_zps2cda76e1.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1547_zps222696c1.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1547_zps222696c1.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1548_zps14ade7ea.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1548_zps14ade7ea.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1549_zps5f998185.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1549_zps5f998185.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1553_zpsb01825c1.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1553_zpsb01825c1.jpg.html)

Had a brilliant day.. heres the video :0


http://youtu.be/KBXdpDrPlZQ

Dave.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Not an update really but I bought a new Snowfoam lance & soap so thought i'd test it on this fine evening...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1811_zps5b13f9b1.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1811_zps5b13f9b1.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1810_zps5aeda916.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1810_zps5aeda916.jpg.html)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1809_zps3649b220.jpg (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/DAVIDKEDENS/media/IMG_1809_zps3649b220.jpg.html)

Dave. :)

[nath2905]

thats clean :)

[EwanG]

Dont ever put a nova near water or it will rust! lollollol

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Getting used to this polishing milarky...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z444/DAVIDKEDENS/IMG_1868_zps95c31c62.jpg

[therealnovaboy]

usually once you get used to it youll get bored of it.