Andy's Mustard Yellow SR Restoration

[Andy]

Here goes another Project LOL
After longing for another Nova for ages,and wanting to be violent with the 205,i had to have another.What started off as "i need some stuff for my autograsser" has now ended up with my owning another 1.3 sr which,to be fair,is absolutely shagged
Its in need of a FULL restoration,i believe i speak on behalf of many when i say i really have scrapped far better! For the others,i have seen worse MOT'd
So a few weeks ago it landed at the Theatre of Faildreams.
This weekend Johnathan spudly came up to help out,and to get truly wasted
This will be a slow project....as money is tight these days....
Removed the wings,the bumper and grill and had a general look around,some seriously bodgetastic repairs from the many previous abusers!

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http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/andyspics_album/20130217_140819_zpsda07bdda.jpgThis made us roffle-gasless welding ftw look lol
Off...

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on.......

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[Andy]

Plans were for a big block conversion,but i am very very tempted to turbo the little 1300.
Cant recall ever seeing one done.

[Benn]

Christ, she does need some loving. Has the whole n/s/f chassis leg been replaced?

Love the idea of a 1.3 turbo.

[Andy]

Just the inner wing and turret areas,it needs the leg replacing as its had a whack and then been pulled straight i would say.
LOL wait til i get it on the spit for the underneath haha

[_Jake]

**** that id just remove the I.D and re shell it! 1300 turbo sounds fun :d

[7ova]

Anything can be fixed on a nova
Not many mk1 yellow SR's still alive
Keep going with it

[Andy]

**** that id just remove the I.D and re shell it! 1300 turbo sounds fun :d
Then its just another ringer.
Or an sr rep.
I will not reshell.
Christ,these must be rarer than sports now
7ova,i will keep going,but progress will be slow as il be saving for panels.

[Benn]

Just the inner wing and turret areas,it needs the leg replacing as its had a whack and then been pulled straight i would say.
LOL wait til i get it on the spit for the underneath haha

Ah i see, nothing to bad after a good clean up and trim and weld then.

[Andy]

Ah i see, nothing to bad after a good clean up and trim and weld then.
Hmmm....we shall see!! lol
Nah,in the grand scheme of rust and resto's,its a proper job but not as bad as some of these mk1 escorts and mk1 mini's you see been done

[_Jake]

Then its just another ringer.
Or an sr rep.
I will not reshell.
Christ,these must be rarer than sports now
7ova,i will keep going,but progress will be slow as il be saving for panels.
fair play mate, id take one of these over a sport any day lol

[bazzap8389]

Looks a good project, a bit of tlc and it'l be looking good. Also like the idea of a 1300 turbo. Deffinitely something different.

[Benn]

Hmmm....we shall see!! lol
Nah,in the grand scheme of rust and resto's,its a proper job but not as bad as some of these mk1 escorts and mk1 mini's you see been done

That's very very true, i guy a guy building a mk1 Mexico. Whole floors been removed, back panel, half the bulk head. That's the first part...

When you get cracking, it will come together great.

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Saw much worse.. Be good once done and 1300 Turbo does sound fun :thumb:

[Andy]

Yeah, i have seen them build stuff up from like just chassis legs!
Only disadvantage for me is the panels are obselete for alot of the Vauxhall Nova

[Benn]

Yeah, i have seen them build stuff up from like just chassis legs!
Only disadvantage for me is the panels are obselete for alot of the Vauxhall Nova

Yeah, but most are still able to be gotten... I didn't think i'd get a roof skin but i did.

[Edd]

Nice mate

Looks like you got a bit of fabrication to do on the front
don't look that bad tho, rebuild inner wings, bit on legs, new front panel

What's the rear end like?

It got standard interior?

1300 Turbo FTMFW I'm slowly doing mine lol

[nova 300]

looks like it be a good car i like them in that yellow as well

[novadave24]

love to see a turbo 1.3 if you do it mate :)

[womble sri]

Looks like you have got your work cut out! Love the mustard yellow Sr's, my friend had one years ago and sold it to someone who already had one (LET?). Not sure if they are on here though?

[kent14sr]

Great project!

It will be worth the work - doubt there are many genuine yellow SRs still in existance and this one even has a local reg number.

[Spudly]

What's the rear end like?

It got standard interior?




Back end is probably as bad from what we have seen, both corners of the boot floor are holed so that means the rear chassis legs will also be through lol


Its got the later mk1 SR interior as unfortunately its a change over one so didnt come with the early tailgate/daytona check/snowplough!







It will be worth the work - doubt there are many genuine yellow SRs still in existance and this one even has a local reg number.




Thats probably the main reason behind his determination tbf, we have both scrapped much much better shells unfortuanetly, which also has some bearign on this too, as all of the reasonable novas are either weighed, or in the hands of enthusiasts these days, so were probably all scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of the ones still in the wild!

Just out of interest, how did you know it was a local reg number, it is btw, from a dealer just up the road from me/where Andy is from originally!

[staggy_gsi]

Gonna keep ya going this is mate! Il be keeping an eye on it

[Andy]

rear isnt as bad as the front from a quick look.
Attacked the back end with my jack handle yesterday and nowt other than the rear part of the boot floor penetrated.Legs are ok i reckon to go again.
Rarity is deffo the method behind the madness,where is there another for sale unless its for a gazillion skynet dollarz??

[Alex J]

i cannot wait to see this getting grinded up and weighed in! lol

[Andy]

i cannot wait to see this getting grinded up and weighed in! lol

Nah im not weighing it in mate lol
Il end up smoking again and probably on the skag though from the stress of it haha lol

[Alex J]

Nah im not weighing it in mate lol
Il end up smoking again and probably on the skag though from the stress of it haha lolget the grinder out then!! im waiting!!!

[Mike]

Aye not many of these about now.

I reveresed a G reg 1.3 SR through a wall many many many moons ago lol best £400 my mate ever spent that was lol

[MK999]

Most people when hitting walls go into it... but not Mike! Do it properly eh? lol

[Mike]

Most people when hitting walls go into it... but not Mike! Do it properly eh? lol

Wasnt my car lol

Jet black windows, chopped springs, bodged on GTE kit in flame pink... so many lols

[Edd]

Did you get it for a good price then Andy?

[Andy]

Did you get it for a good price then Andy?
Yes,an offer i couldnt refuse.

[istf]

Ah, one of my favorite model! I hope can save it! A little inspiration: clikky (http://opel-corsa-a.com/index.php?seite=Modelle/Vorfacelift/GT.htm) :)

[bazil]

Then its just another ringer.
Or an sr rep.
I will not reshell.


YOUR MY FCUKING HERO !!!!! lol

[L14MNP]

Looks crispy. :d

Box of wood screws, a tin of wag and a Kingdom kit. Voila! No more rust. :)

[blue_peg_16v]

Fair play Andy but too much work for me I've even started looking for a new shell for the loon cba with loads of welding I'm getting lazy lol

[Spudly]

Fair play Andy but too much work for me I've even started looking for a new shell for the loon cba with loads of welding I'm getting lazy lol




Told you :p


You know of any cheap shells about, i reckon Andy could do with a donor to borrow bits from lol

[Andy]

Fair play Andy but too much work for me I've even started looking for a new shell for the loon cba with loads of welding I'm getting lazy lol
Hahaha silly boy i could repair mine wi yours lol lol lol

[blue_peg_16v]

True but if a total clean shell turns up ill have it saves work

[Andy]

True but if a total clean shell turns up
http://www.k-state.edu/udguidesite/gx/flying_pigs.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=flying+pigs&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=J5LmNEPjf-r8rM&tbnid=8MQfyg4IT8WvwM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.k-state.edu%2Fudguidesite%2FG2.htm&ei=wUslUePpBuTT0QXFxYCYDw&bvm=bv.42661473,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNFdwMyDfT-QBNh61L3TlC7XMxLh9A&ust=1361485115080067) lol

[Edd]

When is the cutting, spot weld drilling and chopping beginning then?

[L14MNP]

When is the cutting, spot weld drilling and chopping beginning then?

I would imagine it will just tear like wet cardboard. No tools required. lol

[Andy]

Did some more today,Started stripping the engine bay,ready to take the engine out.
Saw some more calamity repairs that made me shudder,seriously,the things some people do to cars,unbelievable.
Started removing wiring etc from the very front.Then started unbolting the tie bars.

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This is quite incredible..............who needs a bolt,when we can have a pathetic bird sh1t of a weld instead!!! ****ing jesus!! haha

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Possibly the solidest part lol

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As i dont have an engine hoist,and i need to remove the head anyway,i will be removing the engine in bits...

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A scored rocker,most are like this,cam lobes are worn too,judging by the welding on the tie bar,its probably been lubricated internally by crisp n dry or summat lol

Head off,bores are good,will strip it down and take them to be measured next friday for ovality and wear etc.

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Hopefully by sunday the engine will be out and bay empty.Thats my aim.

[John]

You love it Andy! lol thats a mess. Why is it red and yellow under the hood?

[JASON CAINS76]

hi Andy

keep up the good work not many left in that colour now,looks like a lot of work ahead,but will be worth it,i am lucky nick j done mine they look great when all done and should be fun on the road with turbo lump.

jason

[Mike]

. Why is it red and yellow under the hood?

Probably tonnes of red lead primer lol

[Andy]

Rep primer,and red panels,carefully spot weld drilled out.
Then just catapulted into the bay and gasless welded lol

[L14MNP]

Gonna get a brown shell to use for 'panels' mate?

[Andy]

Yeah i need a shell for panels only,wont be reshelling,bollox to that.

[L14MNP]

Yeah i need a shell for panels only,wont be reshelling,bollox to that.

*Emails thread to SA99* lol

Good stuff like Andy. Be good to see it reborn!

[Andy]

lol
Yeah its too easy to reshell.
Plus its just a base model with sr shiz otherwise.

[raf24]

Yeah i need a shell for panels only,wont be reshelling,bollox to that.

Well done mate,get it saved :cool: + rep

[Benn]

Some of the repairs that happen over time really are worrying.

[burgo]

This kind of ridiculous resto makes me wanna raid the garage just to donate whatever I can. On that note may have rear chassis legs for you

[L14MNP]

lol
Yeah its too easy to reshell.
Plus its just a base model with sr shiz otherwise.

Word up.

Mind how you go though. Replace too much, and with some of the busy-bodies on here, you could find yourself being requested for a BIVA test. :/

The internet is crap sometimes. GR10 4 pr0n0 and petty arguments though. lol

[Andy]

In that case most on here should have one a biva test then lol
Burgo,that would be good,thanks,fire some pics up of anything that is for sale that would be of use.

[burgo]

You can have them I dont need them. Can have all the inner arches and boot corners aswell if you want

[Andy]

As in the panels? Bloody hell yeah! That would be awesome!

[Calamity Josh]

looks like a good project nice to see it saved, simple option... brown reshell! lol

[Andy]

You bloody workshy lot,"reshell" lol
Wait til these cars get as rare as the escorts,you will have to pick up a welder then!

[L14MNP]

You bloody workshy lot,"reshell" lol
Wait til these cars get as rare as the escorts,you will have to pick up a welder then!

Somebody else welded mine. lol Granted, not 'that' type of Escort, but still just as keen to drop to bits.
I was scared to jack it up/put axle stands under it. lol lol

Fair play to the parts donations! If I had owt, I would join in, mate!

[burgo]

Whats left of the backend of my saloon is coming out so either side of the ally sheet (anyone want an ally floor? Lol)

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[istf]

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The panel isn't too souple without torsion?

[burgo]

Nope the shape of things floor actually puts enough of a bend in it to make it rigid enough

[Andy]

So last update i recall saying i would have engine out by last weekend....
No.Not a chance,i got trashed all weekend lol
So this weekend i had a couple of hours yesterday afternoon,and the same again.
I have to keep the faith,you will see why!
Will let the pics do the talking......

Engine out

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Next was to remove all cables,clips,firewall and the servo and master blaster cylinder

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This nasty surprise here at the bulkhead where the throttle cable goes

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[Spudly]

That will be where the battery tray has holed through and rotted the bulkhead mate, a certain lazer blue 1400 SR that has had about a million owners on here, was holed in exactly the same place, the then owner 'filled' it with fibreglass :eek:

[Andy]

Next the doors were removed,thought i was gonna have a mare with these but they were easy

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Splash guards and outer inner wings are remarkably good!

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next up some pics of fail and rust lol

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[Andy]

Bent leg.Not bent the bulk head which is good,yet to measure it to see how far its out by though lol

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All stripped..

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And finally,heres bodgery to end it with,perhaps they ran out of wire????

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Either way its utter garbage!

Next week i will be starting stripping the interior,dash to back.

[Andy]

That will be where the battery tray has holed through and rotted the bulkhead mate, a certain lazer blue 1400 SR that has had about a million owners on here, was holed in exactly the same place, the then owner 'filled' it with fibreglass :eek:
The battery tray itself is good,im guessing its gone along the seam.
or its just fukked.After seeing a rotten through OIL PRESSURE SWITCH!! owts possible lol

[Spudly]

The oil pressure switch has rotted through, lmao thats mad as fook lol

[Andy]

I expected the block to be rotten lol

[Spudly]

Jesus wept, that thing has rotted in places that cant even rot, wtf lol

[Edd]

Bit of work to do there, that red inner wing bodge is shocking lol

You going to have to fit another leg then?

[Andy]

Oh aye its bad lol
Yeah another leg will be fitted

[Edd]

Fair play for tackling it tho mate, be epic if you see it through

Front end will take a while I reckon

You managed to shift the 205?

[Andy]

Front end is a doddle if i have the panels.
Yeah 205 has now sold awaiting collection.

[Spudly]

Fair play for tackling it tho mate, be epic if you see it through





I have zero doubt that Andy will be able to do it, availability of panels is a different question though :cry:


Btw Andy, Rob found a battery tray in his parts stash this aft :d

[Andy]

Is it for sale?

[Spudly]

Yep, im on it mate :d

[Andy]

for me or thee? lol

[Spudly]

For you obviously mate lol


Mines peachy :d

[Edd]

Yeah 205 has now sold awaiting collection.

Money for panels then ? lol

you looking for genuine ? or decent pattern ?

[Andy]

no sadly its all accounted for on bills etc.
Didnt get much for it in the end but nevermind,you live and learn.
Either really,aslong as theyre decent and at the right price.

[Novasport]

You are a brave man to tackle that. Credit to you for having a go. Be good to see the progress on this. Good luck!

[Andy]

You are a brave man to tackle that. Credit to you for having a go. Be good to see the progress on this. Good luck!

Thanks mate,its gotta be done,these are too rare now.
i'll give it my best.

[Novasport]

I know what you mean. I found a Jamaica Yellow SR that could have been saved but the current owner had plated it absolutely everywhere over all the rot. It was not a nice job and it totally put me off, especially at the money he wanted for it.

[Tim Harpley]

I'll be drawing inspiration from you, I'm lucky as mine's never had any bodge repairs done it's just rotten. Good luck :thumb:

[brainsnova]

It doesn't look that bad now after the stripdown :thumb:

[Andy]

Thanks for all the kind words.
Its gonna take a lot of time and effort but i am determined to see it through.

[Southie]

I hope you've got plenty of grinding disks on order, good luck with this matey ;)

[Alex J]

if you got that sand blasted i dont think it would be as bad as it looks, crack on!

[Mike]

Crack on brother :)

P.s. You coming to National Day this year Andy?

[burgo]

Mr fox knows someone up that way that does blasting cheap

[Andy]

I am indeed mike.
Burgo,i darent as i'll get it back in carrier bags haha

[Mike]

I am indeed mike.

Top stuff :)

[turbojolt]

I am indeed mike.
Burgo,i darent as i'll get it back in carrier bags haha

its a good way to find the hidden stuff lol

[Spudly]

Lmfao @ getting it back in carrier bags lol

[brainsnova]

Sand blasting is cheap because too many people will ask "do the lot for a bag of sand"

[L14MNP]

Have the yellow* one sandblasted.

"0 wowz its in better cond than expected. Honest guv." :d

[Shamish82]

How you getting on with this Andy.

Keep up the good work

[Alex J]

is this done yet??

[vessey]

got any further with this mate did you find a book on how to remove all the panels

[Shamish82]

Any more progress with this Andy?

[bazzap8389]

^ I think this got weighed in mate

[Andy]

aye i had to get rid as had nowhere to store as had to give up one of my garages.was up for sale but no takers so went to the bridge sadly

[Alex J]

aye i had to get rid as had nowhere to store as had to give up one of my garages.was up for sale but no takers so went to the bridge sadlyhttp://australianclimatemadness.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/ali-g-respect1.jpg

[MK999]

That pic is spelled wrong, it's restecpa.

[Shamish82]

Sorry not on here much but was liking this one, That sucks that you had to get rid. Good luck with other mate

[yellowsrnova]

i would would of give it a good home :(

[Andy]

no offence to you here but thats what everybody on this site says once theyre over the bridge.yet people have plenty chance to buy usually and never do.

[brainsnova]

Yes for sale for years and no takers and it's weigh it in or turn it into a barbecue

[yellowsrnova]

i never seen it andy
i wish i did :( but my fault
very rare am in the cars for sale section !!!