Early sr rebuild

[blue_peg_16v]

Well this car has been passed about a fair bit between members on here, and has been pilfered right left and centre to keep nova sports alive and under restoration, previous owner has now sold his house though and is having to down size his collection so this became available, is an 83 nova sr one of the earliest know surviving cars, it's really solid has the odd small dent and the back arches have had the lip ground off at some stage but other than that it's in great shape, looks dreadfull in the pic but if you look past the paint it really isn't bad.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/C52FEEB2-798A-49CA-A416-559503CE63DD_zpsssvukuif.jpg
Plans are a bit sketchy at the minute first thing is source a tailgate and bonnet so I have all panels for paint then get it upside down and have a look at the floor.

I'm currently thinking keep it looking early sr xe on carbs but front mount the alternator so I don't have to cut the chassis, and a later sr interior don't like the brown it should have and not prep aired to pay a fortune for something I don't like, this project also means the end for the saloon as need a lot of its parts for this but onwards and upwards

[scott.parker]

See if Iain has still got his boot lid on tge A reg he's breaking?

[craig green]

Fair play for seeing it's potential. panels look pretty straight.

[blue_peg_16v]

Fair play for seeing it's potential. panels look pretty straight.

yeah they are just the odd small dent to sort, and cheers Scott I'll look into that if the other I'm looking at dosent come through

[88ESR]

Looking forward to this rebuild..

The later Mk1 interior would be a good choice...

Good luck with this project... :thumb:

[philip]

Micra alternator or similar too front mount. Keep it small and compact. Easier then.

[leggattr]

Wasnt there a nice set of mk1 Burberry seats going on ebay? Might look good in a white sr.

[Southie]

Plans sound good Rich, it looks like you'll be having fun with this. ;)

Was it from Yellow pegs collection?

[blue_peg_16v]

Plans sound good Rich, it looks like you'll be having fun with this. ;)

Was it from Yellow pegs collection?
Yeah it is southie second time I've collected the bloody thing lol

carnt wait to get rid of the loon now to get started

[Southie]

lol thought so, he must be sad to see it go again lol

Crack on though mate and it's a shame the loon has come to an end, always loved that car :(

[blue_peg_16v]

I know but I just don't have the time for it will keep my eye out for another though lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Had a bit of a look over the sr today in daylight needs a battery tray but other than that is solid chassis legs are fantastic for a 31 year old craper.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/cars/D63F2C8E-7FCC-4671-BF9D-C917AA7AC258_zps88xgdfe8.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/cars/4B2272BA-1AA0-479C-8644-EDBBA2436A11_zpsceumlfsg.jpg

[dgbnova#1]

Looks good always a good start when you have something to work With

[blue_peg_16v]

Yeah loads better than my loon has a few little problems but nothing major so made sence

[Novasport]

I am glad this is finally getting restored. Although a little scruffy it is a cracking shell and solid in all the right places.
I have a couple more pics of it when I first got it so I will dig them out. Did you get the service book with it?

[blue_peg_16v]

Not sure haven't checked the docs pile tbf


Checked and nope

[Novasport]

Some pics from when I first got it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMGP2075_zps76e5e55d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMGP2075_zps76e5e55d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMGP2071a_zps364e6404.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMGP2071a_zps364e6404.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMAGE_156_zpse07ef270.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMAGE_156_zpse07ef270.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMGP2077_zps98654fb3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMGP2077_zps98654fb3.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMGP2076_zpsb993a837.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMGP2076_zpsb993a837.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMGP2079_zps75b17057.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMGP2079_zps75b17057.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/IMGP2078_zps00fdba73.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/IMGP2078_zps00fdba73.jpg.html)

[blue_peg_16v]

Yes us was that engine bay ever cleaned in the first 20 years lol

Cheers rs for the pics rich

[therealnovaboy]

Yes us was that engine bay ever cleaned in the first 20 years lol

Cheers rs for the pics rich

looks like Ziebart, and probably the reason its lasted so well.

Mines the same. it looks like sh!t but not even a flake of rust.

[blue_peg_16v]

Anyone know if Sbd are making the front mount alternator bracket that they have just made for there dellara race car? Want to front mount the alternator on my xe rather than chop the leg.

[scott.parker]

Can you not just use the small denso jap ones?

[dgbnova#1]

Think it's more the mounting you want sorted?

[blue_peg_16v]

Yup it's the mounting want it on the front of the block not the back

[scott.parker]

Yeah i got that, but i also thought them small alternators worked on not cutting the chassis leg?

[blue_peg_16v]

Don't know mazz ran one as his cut out wa ant big enough but not heard of someone running one without a chassis mod