Anyone know this Redtop Nova??

[GMeaks]

Reg is: H65 AAE Started life as a White 1.4SR and was converted and re-sprayed Silver in 2003/2004. Lots of receipts for a Mr Riddick? Didn't know if it may be someone off here?? Looks like was done proper at the time but 10 years on it needs a bit of TLC lol

Put a deposit down today on the condition that the chassis is solid following a check on the ramps next Saturday. Trying to get pic's up but phone won't play ball atm!

Thanks Greg

[davidfox280585]

i know riddick if this is the guy who had the xe nova?
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTu8788AzrpKO1cdQ4PqSO4bAh6prCev hjHvzhb38voYEEn6HhLLA

[GMeaks]

lol Very Funny!! lol

[GMeaks]

Couple of pics...chap on Migweb said that someone on here built it....

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q559/GMeaks/IMAG1397_zps3fdd11c7.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q559/GMeaks/IMAG1410_zps3022bc6b.jpg

[Spudly]

Yes i remember, cant for the life of me think whos it was, i know Benn knows, it was in a thread on here while it was on ebay the other week, im sure someone will be along to tell you more soon, (i just remember the car from clicking the link, nice motor if youve bought it, needs tidying up and i hope it gets it)

[carlo46]

Am sure dave rome built this

[Spudly]

Lol, definately not kissy dave lol

[chrisd1986]

no dont think it was apart of daves fleet

[Lee H]

Grunt16V or something like that I think.

[Spudly]

Grunt16V or something like that I think.




That was him, Grant is his name iirc!



No link in there, but this was the thread...


http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?195752-My-old-nova-xe-is-on-ebay-!!!!&highlight=grunt

[Edd]

Yep it was deffo built by Grant

Was on eBay few weeks back, he wishes he had the cash to buy it back

[GMeaks]

Thanks for all your input men. I'm hoping there's no real rot so next Saturday it will be back with me and the tidy-up will begin!! I've messaged Grant for any additional info he can offer on it.

Thanks, Greg

[GRUNT 16V]

Did you end up buying my old creation !!!!!!!!

[GMeaks]

Yep :d Lots of little things that need sorting and also a days welding and bits of bodywork (and there is NO handbrake!!) but I'm glad I got it! Can see it was done right back in the day :thumb:

I'll be going PVS at Pod by which time it should be looking proper again! What engine work was carried out on the rebuild and why if you don't mind me asking? Got most receipts but wondered if it let go or something?!

[GRUNT 16V]

No it never let go i just wanted a good engine !! as the cavalier i got it from was thrashed good thing is that it has coscast head so you shouldnt get any porus issues !!!! i had it overbored due to no 3 cylinder shown slight wear but other than that every thing was fine !! hand brake set up is from an astra mk2 16v ,

[GRUNT 16V]

where does it need welding ??

[GMeaks]

Ok thanks for that.

Rear upper spring mounts have been plated poorly, so need re-doing. Slam panel needs re-placing due to rot on the nearside. Both front inner arches need a bit cut out/welded in. O/S outer sill has started to go.

Apart from that its all cosmetic bits...the arches are good but need a sand/spray, both wings need a sand/fill/spray (rust bubbles), O/S A-pillar sand/fill/spray, O/S door has been scratched which has started to rust, so same again.

Few gaskets and seals in the engine bay and a tidy-up (make orange/green bits red again lol) then job's a gooden!!

Was the steering always heavy/stiff and not overly responsive?? I've been driving an Evo and Astravan for a while now so maybe just not used to no PAS but guessing there are some up-grades possible?

[GRUNT 16V]

Your just used to pas

[L33 LEG]

Looks a real nice nova that. Glad it's back on here and look forward seeing the project.