A reg GL

[dgbnova#1]

Well posted plenty of things this is my first project thread though other cars are just nowhere near ether working on or project worthy lol

Only got the car a week ago but done a fair few jobs on it and I'm gona nick Josh's write up as saves me doing it will add this in later

so I got it Saturday last week and made it back in the end 4.5 hours to do a 2 hour drive lol

car has had a good bit of money spent on it evident from all the paperwork from 2012 onwards breaks, engine work, new shocks, so on so after a good look I removed the tank and fairly evident that was the problem

so swoped the tank fixed rattle on exhaust going to change this but wanted it running for now to iron out any problems touched up the bonnet as it was grey primer and remove the biggest over sized welded plate I've seen In a while so fixed that and painted inner wing think it looks better

so plans are fix tank sender never worked properly but not at all now
Possably re paint the car it's now show car and some bits Need attention now not later
find some trim bits 2 Infact for complete interior
thats it may get some custom mats made to protect carpet as I'm always somewhere dirty so just makes sence will add pics in a bit and some other info also

interested in any info people have on the car also I know it was from Luton (F Oggelsby in Harpenden) 1984 and think it came from a C Reed in Bedford but anything people can find out for me or point in the right direction I see there still trading but I'm not sure they can help to much

[dgbnova#1]

, it's an A reg 1.2 gl, with 42,000 family owned miles on the clock, was put into storage in 2002 after the valve guides were worn, then got brought by the guy I got it off in late 2012, he had the head ultrasonic lay cleaned, new steam seals e.t.c... Head gasket, sump gasket, cambelt, water pump, alternator belt, fuel pump, leads, oil, brake pads, shoes, wheel cylinders, tyress changed, shocks and I've probably forgot some more! It's over £500's worth of receipts! It was subsequently mot'd, so it now has Mot till November tax till April. It has some rare parts including full almost immaculate gl red interior, original cassette radio, radio fader, headlight warning buzzer, under bonnet and boot light, 6 dial clocks, cassette holder, split folding rear bench, rear speakers, and in etched bronze glass with top tint screen! Sadly someone has screwed the sides of the rear bumper up where the brackets have broken, but it looks neat enough
External wise it's not perfect and would require some work to make it so, but I believe it to be better than most and regardless it's a rare car, it has had a plate infront of the drivers turret, and the battery tray has been done, there is a small bit of surface in the drivers side boot floor corner although it has not penetrated and is only from the top, this could easily be treated and painted, around the car there is various little blemishes, chips that have bubbled slightly, the bonnet I presume from storage had bird poo eat into patches, there are bits oflacquer speckling around the car, and someone has attempted to tidy some bits up with spraypaint, rear arches seem alright, so do rear chassis legs and splash guards, pannel wise ideally it wants a pair of doors and a drivers wing, I am being brutally honest about this!





Stolen text but no copyright lol

[conza123]

Not breaking this then lol

[dgbnova#1]

Fuel filter mmm not the best sign

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Fuel tank also not the best
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Petrol residue from tank
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Pickup pipe this has been jet washed at high heat but filter was clogged solid before then

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Exhaust rattle found lol
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New tank striped and primed
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[dgbnova#1]

Not breaking this then lol
You intreated in the glass lol

any day now merris will say big block it and Scott will be on saying no lol

[conza123]

You intreated in the glass lol

any day now merris will say big block it and Scott will be on saying no lol
How many do you have? Still got the 1.4 sr from broad stairs

[dgbnova#1]

Bonnet with bird poo primer lol
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Inner wing primed will add a pic of the hole and crazy plate in a bit


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ahh all shiny now
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Other side with cleaner header fitted old one in shot also and wires re taped far tidyer
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Bonnet touched up just for now
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Up in the air waiting for tank and exhaust
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Cleaning rub strips up a bit not to bad interested in people's views ideas on these.
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[leggattr]

Really like this car, hardly any GL's around at one point then 3 appear at once. It's all about that classic bronze glass!! I spoke to josh about wanting that windscreen but wasn't interested.

[dgbnova#1]

Rear Panel spray undersealed it was hand done before






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The bits I need
seat trim

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Window winder washer ( I know it's there it's the other side that's missing )
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Chrome trims need 4 bits the 2 mirror parts drivers rear and top front part
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[dgbnova#1]

Really like this car, hardly any GL's around at one point then 3 appear at once. It's all about that classic bronze glass!! I spoke to josh about wanting that windscreen but wasn't interested.

Well I will be seconding that I'm sorry I did see you asked him lol

[dgbnova#1]

The under side was spray undersealed as that has been had painted with it also so with tank exhaust off just seemed silly not to will add pics if I find them

[dgbnova#1]

And out and about had to swop the carb also think age and crap fuel got the better of it getting a re furb kit for it as spare but got one fitted and another on another engine so no rush and it's spot on running now even done timeing and mixtures lol
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noticed gear gater needs changing going to do that tomorrow



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That's it for now been useing it every day to check it's reliable to get to shows etc as after breaking after 20 mins I'm not wanting to be stuck anywhere it's fine I think lol

[bazzap8389]

About time you got a build thread up for something lol

As I've said it's a very nice car and top work on cleaning that shonky welding up.

[Southie]

Love the interior colour. A full respray in silver then this would look the business ;)

[millworm]

i reckon an sr steering wheel would look good in that

[dgbnova#1]

I have one but quite like the original one although with my shovel hands it's bloody thin to hold onto
yes think the paint is needed lets it down tbh got wing and bonnet already but doors are early mk1 not sure about finding a good set of them these are ok doors but will change them if I can

[Alex J]

what that needs is a big block!

[jimbob-mcgrew]

tidy looking motor

[Calamity Josh]

Looks good mate!! glad you got a thread up, massively regret letting this go! so now its running alright im sure you have seen first hand how lovely it drives!

[kbnova]

tidy inter wing repair there david, looks the part

[dgbnova#1]

Thanks horror welded patches drive me bonkers made it so much harder to sort done now though properly

tank gauge fixed and oil pressure switch swooped
done 100miles now all seems good

[dgbnova#1]

Looks good mate!! glad you got a thread up, massively regret letting this go! so now its running alright im sure you have seen first hand how lovely it drives!

Yes drives spot on Tbh cannot fault that at all

[dgbnova#1]

Well went to it's first show it's 100% getting a paint job at some point just think it's a shame not to be driving it so re tax it at the end of the month and use it while I finish something else of to drive when this runs out in 6 months then get it painted
having a look at the front breaks tomorrow not to happy with them got some new callipers I may put on if I'm not happy with the old ones we will see some pics at the show will follow

[88ESR]

That's a great looking car..

Those early coloured interiors are still favourites of mine..

[dgbnova#1]

That's a great looking car..

Those early coloured interiors are still favourites of mine..

thanks think it's like marmite some do some don't like it but it's retro and odd and I like it just needs the paint sorting and it will be spot on

well totalled up to 600 miles since I got this now been fault free so I'm happy that's all sorted now second show at Combe today not sure it fitted in tbh looked a bit out of place compared to the other cars there but I don't care lol

[chrisd1986]

And out and about had to swop the carb also think age and crap fuel got the better of it getting a re furb kit for it as spare but got one fitted and another on another engine so no rush and it's spot on running now even done timeing and mixtures lol
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noticed gear gater needs changing going to do that tomorrow



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That's it for now been useing it every day to check it's reliable to get to shows etc as after breaking after 20 mins I'm not wanting to be stuck anywhere it's fine I think lol



all I want to know is did you manage to drive in and out of that carpark with ripping up the handbreak and doing a burn out lol

[dgbnova#1]

No that was the old me lol (this was the old local cruse meeting car park when it was fun to drive round not like it is now)

[paddy235]

Had a look at this today at Combe, I liked it nice to see it original

[chrisd1986]

No that was the old me (this was the old local cruse meeting car park when it was fun to drive round not like it is now)

:bullsht: lol I was down there and a few of the old haunts tonight and not a boy racer in sight :tumble:

[sparkie1401]

Red trim....gotta love red trim
...that inner arch chassis lwg is super shiny

[chris gsi]

second show at Combe today not sure it fitted in tbh looked a bit out of place compared to the other cars there but I don't care lol

I thought it looked good on the stand at Combe not out of place,it reminded me of when I first got mine.

[Hobbit]

Always good to have a nice mix of Nova's on the stand so glad you brought it.

[Plug]

how would i have got my car back after they dumped me at the side if you hadnt of brought the recovery nova lol, Its a nova so not out of place

[dgbnova#1]

how would i have got my car back after they dumped me at the side if you hadnt of brought the recovery nova lol, Its a nova so not out of place

Will get DGBNOVA RECOVERY magnets made up for next time you run out of fuel lol

[dgbnova#1]

I'm glad I came yesterday answered a lot of questions I've been thinking about for a while so for that alone was worth it defo getting other wheels or tyres on it as did not like it on the motorway but was good drive

with re the not fitting in I should have said would have preferred to bring something to go on track but got stuck into that today lol

[dgbnova#1]

I thought it looked good on the stand at Combe not out of place,it reminded me of when I first got mine.

Yes defo need to paint it but I'm lucky (or un lucky depends how you look at it) and got a few Novas so that can stay standard and I can play with something else

[dgbnova#1]

Well taxed and getting a good clean this week then get it to more shows going to do a few little jobs on it if I get chance this week

[marc69]

That is a lovely car.

[dgbnova#1]

Thanks just some small bits and a paint job and will be well happy with it but want to use it for now as is

do need to know best way of removing the side trims for painting as they are gona come off then go back on if anyone got info on that would appreciate it don't want to damage them

[chrisd1986]

do need to know best way of removing the side trims for painting as they are gona come off then go back on if anyone got info on that would appreciate it don't want to damage them


Novacabrio might be able to help

[Plug]

the bump strips?

If so i found cheese wire then a fudge wheel removed them, just have to re-tape them up after

[dgbnova#1]

They are clipped on not taped on just want to save the clips if possable

[saloonwoody]

push down on them from the top and gently pull the bottom ;) I got mine all off without breaking one clip :)

[dgbnova#1]

Ok when it comes to it will give that a go

[dgbnova#1]

Got board so wondered how these would look in it very high was what I thought

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[8valve-craig]

I wondered who eventually bought those.

[dgbnova#1]

Tbh there not mine I just collected them for someone and storeing them but could not resist tryin them on

[dgbnova#1]

Washed and hovered ready for tomorrow
did a few little jobs and found a few also but no pics of them will do next time

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it rained straight away obviously

[88ESR]

Looking good..

Thoroughly original..

I always liked those wheels, too.. :thumb:

Is the aerial the original GM part with the little pin on the tip (you got a little key to pull the retracted aerial back up)..

Fitted a ton of those a lonnng time ago...

[dgbnova#1]

Don't think it is no plus it's facing the wrong way it points to the passanger side but not moveing it just yet

[88ESR]

Don't think it is no plus it's facing the wrong way it points to the passanger side but not moveing it just yet


I wonder how many of those aerials have made it this far?

They weren't the greatest and sometimes you had a right job getting them to stand straight..

They often pointed anywhere but....

[dgbnova#1]

Think I have got one but radio would prob not like an older Ariel Infact prob gona replace it at some point anyway as signal is not the best

[dgbnova#1]

Had a quick clean today took it for mini valet and they loved the car said come back in an hour they spent 2.5 hours on it and said they will do the full trim properly when it's painted so happy with that
did a few jobs seat runner plastic broken so swoped that and changed seat belts and buckles plus gear gater as they were driveing me mad then loaded up for tomorrow at Pvs
I've Possably sorted a Painter out now also so this and some of my other cars may get done sooner now get some more build threats going then will add pics later

[dgbnova#1]

Well made it down towards pod pi$$ing down and had a truck near take me out silver car in his draft in bad light just pulled across me it was near the end for both me and the car

just getting wheels balanced and some food then head to pod and see if it's flooded

[Calamity Josh]

Well made it down towards pod pi$$ing down and had a truck near take me out silver car in his draft in bad light just pulled across me it was near the end for both me and the car

just getting wheels balanced and some food then head to pod and see if it's flooded

are you on a stand or anything mate, as im off there tomorrow so be good to see it!

[dgbnova#1]

Little update done a few shows Pvs billing and doing one more show at retro rides gathering then I plan to paint the car all parts for it are ready to be painted just lack of time on my part due to the work I have at the min is causing me to miss useing the car missed some shows and not had time to do other cars I planed to get sorted so we will see

I did do a few jobs quick service before billing also swoped to Corsa sport front calipers as the old ones were just not good enough for me

I do have new springs for the car there avo srandard height stiffer springs for a Gte so I'm hopefull they will stiffen it a little maby a small drop but still take on speed bumps easy enough time will tell


New springs thanks to rich for pointing me towards these Also got a set for my Gsi mini group buy

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[dgbnova#1]

It's been a while new since and update on this

i did sell it on but I have it back now pore cars in need of a little love tbh needs 2 wings as driver wing got bashed and NS looking worse for it's rust

O and the nice fresh new engine it had fitted well that expired so a 1.6 was fitted and da da dahhhhh that also expired also (there is a pattern here look :() so it was striped new head fitted run up and it was the rings also that were knackerd

so another 1.6 nv block was fitted 12 hours have passed now

put it all toghether and just would not run correct had enough ��

the car was driven but for reasons the oil cap removed itself crapped all it's oil out and locked up on the m58 (engine no3 in 18 hours effectively ;(. )
The reason for the bad running appeared last night the pin that located the top pully to the cam was missing crap mistake to miss just tiredness I guess


so it's now got a 1.3 engine fitted just needs a few hours to finish that