Vauxhall Nova SR (1985)

[nova J877]

This is the tread for my recent purchase of my Nova SR (1985) that I had purchased from Richard.

As this car is so mint, my main objectives are to keep it that way and just do the few jobs that are outstanding.

[nova J877]

I would add pictures but I don't know how?

[nova J877]

nova sr.jpg

[conza123]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?121587-*HOW-TO*-Post-Pictures

[nova J877]

http://thumbsnap.com/t/lH8LsAbB.jpg (http://thumbsnap.com/lH8LsAbB)

[nova J877]

Still not working right but at least people can see it on the link abovehttp://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/NOVA%20SR_zpsb6ijv25l.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

[nova J877]

Im trying to source a pair of original surrounds for my fog lights, I have managed to find the drivers side but am still hunting for the passanger side

[conza123]

Still not working right but at least people can see it on the link abovehttp://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/NOVA%20SR_zpsb6ijv25l.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
edited it for u ;) copy the direct link and click add pic just above where you type

[nova J877]

Thanks for that pal, I will do it like that from now:)

[nova J877]

http://thumbsnap.com/t/8SNaut1x.jpg (http://thumbsnap.com/8SNaut1x)

[conza123]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20150625_123527_resized_1%202_zpsgzijabvb.jpg
try again, copy the direct link then click add pic, then click from url, then paste in the box and untick the box

[mk1nova_rich]

Thats nice mate :thumb:

[nova J877]

http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20150625_123826_resized_1%202_zps9sw0s4mb.jpg.html ?sort=3&o=0

The only bit I can find is 'insert image' there is no box to untick, unless I am looking in the wrong place lol

[Novasport]

If you look in the quick reply box where you write your reply there is a tool bar above it with icons. The box to the right with the five icons is the one you need, click the one in the middle that looks like a picture and then post your link in the pop up box.

[nova J877]

Thanks Rich, thats what I have been doing but it only worked once

[nova J877]

http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20150625_123826_resized_1%202_zps9sw0s4mb.jpg.html ?sort=3&o=0

[Novasport]

Are you choosing the correct link on Photobucket?

If you are using an IMG link you don't need to use the icon, just paste it directly into the reply box.

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20150625_123826_resized_1%202_zps9sw0s4mb.jpg

[Novasport]

Looks like you got it

[nova J877]

I think so pal lol

[nova J877]

The next few jobs I have are to replace the weatherstrip on the drivers door as it is slightly perished, I have genuine front mud flaps, I am trying to assemble all the components of the front fog lights to mount in the snowplough and 1 spanner is missing from the original tool kit.

[nova J877]

A few new bits received for the SR today, new headlight protectors, Hella fog lights and 1 of the surrounds

[nova J877]

http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140747_zpsugiupq3s.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

[nova J877]

You have to view the image on the icon as I can't master adding pics to this site, I posted the link but still it wont do it lol

[Southie]

Sent you a PM ;)

[Novasport]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140747_zpsugiupq3s.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140747_zpsugiupq3s.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_153716_zpsupqektck.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_153716_zpsupqektck.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_153911_zpsso1k3prd.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_153911_zpsso1k3prd.jpg.html)

[Novasport]

Dan, Photobucket puts the tags on the link for you so you can just cut and paste it into the reply as is...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/Daniel_zpsff67e2yx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/Daniel_zpsff67e2yx.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Rich I sent him a similar breakdown on how to do it, he buys a cracking car... Shame he's struggling with this as its spoiling his build thread ;)

[EwanG]

Where did you get the new headlight protectors from?

[Jonesfach]

The next few jobs I have are to replace the weatherstrip on the drivers door as it is slightly perished, I have genuine front mud flaps, I am trying to assemble all the components of the front fog lights to mount in the snowplough and 1 spanner is missing from the original tool kit.

personally I think the front end, looks great as it is, without fog lamps - sorry

do you have to cut it or make holes in it? I have always worried about how will it look if you take them off and have big holes etc. bit like speakers in door cards and parcel shelves..

[Novasport]

Where did you get the new headlight protectors from?


Me :)

[nova J877]

I know what you mean, the task does feel scary as when you have a mint bumper, to cut holes in does worry me, but these are a legitimate optional extra so I feel it would enhance the car, not like butchering a parcel shelf or door cards as that was never done in the factory.
The best scenario would be to have 2 bumpers so you can choose what looks best. All the early SR's I have seen look great with them on, as long as they are done perfectly.
I still have time to decide as I am still trying to source the passanger side surround.

[nova J877]

The headlight protectors were bought off another member on here, although there was a set that was being sold on ebay, but the listing has since ended

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140743_zps2yobtqrc.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140743_zps2yobtqrc.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140739_zps8z2tp4sv.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_140739_zps8z2tp4sv.jpg.html)

[EwanG]

Me :)
No doubt lol

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20150731_141801_zpsgnbo8evk.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20150731_141801_zpsgnbo8evk.jpg.html)

Spare snowplough caps received today

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20150731_191440_zpsl0ltvtdg.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20150731_191440_zpsl0ltvtdg.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20150731_191428_zpsv40fw6zi.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20150731_191428_zpsv40fw6zi.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20150731_191417_zpszdyiozs0.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20150731_191417_zpszdyiozs0.jpg.html)
Some pics with the new headlight protectors

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-08-05-15-38-53_zpsj73ugbaa.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-08-05-15-38-53_zpsj73ugbaa.png.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-08-05-15-38-
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-08-05-15-39-10_zpsp45dg1ib.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-08-05-15-39-10_zpsp45dg1ib.png.html)
My new genuine mud flaps received today

[Ian_Gsi16v]

Such a cool car :cool:

[nova J877]

Thanks mate, I love this car

[nova J877]

Genuine front and rear mud flaps now fitted
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150829_154749_zpswkjmsklr.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150829_154749_zpswkjmsklr.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Finally after a long search I have managed to buy a mint pair of rear quarter cards as the vinyl has blown on both sides which is a common problem.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150903_111924_zps3qtwa9nz.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150903_111924_zps3qtwa9nz.jpg.html)

[mk1nova_rich]

The bathroom...what a strange place to find doorcards lol

[nova J877]

Lol, I cleaned them up as were a bit dirty lol

[nova J877]

The rear quarter cards are in and perfect
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150904_131715_zps3c6k5wel.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150904_131715_zps3c6k5wel.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150904_131651_zpsszoc3t7d.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150904_131651_zpsszoc3t7d.jpg.html)

[EwanG]

Looking nice! Is there anything else needing done?

[Balley]

Very nice indeed.

[nova J877]

Thats it apart from the snowplough hella fogs, just waiting for the passanger surround then I will fit them

[Mint FRST]

Very nice.

Just needs an early non swage line rear bumper IMO.

[EwanG]

Please don't fit the fogs! You will regret it if you don't have a spare snowplough if you want to go standard again! I suggest you do a poll to help��

[nova J877]

But the fogs are standard, they were a genuine optional extra, I was considering finding another plough to put the lights in then at least I will have a choice

[therealnovaboy]

Are those the right rear seats. reason I ask is it has the buttons to hold the rear seat belt plugs. maybe you have rear seat belts?

I didn't think the seats had buttons if they don't have seat belts. I just thought of this as I don't remember them being on my A reg sr. it might have them but never noticed.

[nova J877]

My car doesn't have seatbelts, maybe they put the buttons on the seats incase the owner wanted to have seatbelts fitted as I believe they were an optional extra back then

[Royston]

My white B reg SR had the pips on the rear seats, and wasn't fitted with rear seatbelts when new, but are fitted now.

Your SR is superb, I would personally think twice before fitting front fog lights, as I don't like them, but its your car!!

[nova J877]

Not many people are liking the hella snow plough fog lights, I thought they looked nice with them, I have a lot of time to consider I suppose as trying to source the final surround is proving difficult to say the least.

[Southie]

I've always liked the optional extra of the spot light, always wanted a set myself... I say fit them.

[nova J877]

I definately want them on the car, I think it'll look excellent, been wanting them for ages

[nova J877]

Think im gonna have to ditch the fog light idea, nice to dream I suppose, I always wanted one with them in. Guess im lucky enough to have the car. I'll sling the lights in the loft and put that idea to bed.

[Novasport]

I have thought I will never find a part I am desperate before and almost given up. Usually they pop up when you are not looking.

[nova J877]

Maybe, I doubt it though. Makes me feel to jack it all in a buy a newer car that I can actually get bits for. Maybe Nova's are just to old to enjoy now

[Edd]

Surely how stunning yours is you can just about manage to enjoy it

Not exactly the end of the world you can't find the part right now tho

As Rich says it will turn up, been there and it will

[Andy]

Maybe, I doubt it though. Makes me feel to jack it all in a buy a newer car that I can actually get bits for. Maybe Nova's are just to old to enjoy now

Iv been saying this for years lol Unless you have alot of disposable income/no responsibilities theyre not a cheap car to enjoy anymore.Parts are either impossible to find and or ridiculous money for 9/10 utter scrap.
that said it is a nice example you have there

[nova J877]

Thanks for your comments, it is a amazing example and its not about the money mate, I have paid well over the odds for most parts its just there isnt the opportunity to buy the parts, im just sick of fighting over bits or having to basically beg for them, I have sold my GSi and at this rate the SR will go the same way for something I can just go the dealer and buy what I need.

[nova J877]

Given up on the snow plough fog lights, I don't think I will ever find the passanger surround so I am going to sell the 3 lights and 1 surround. Let me know if you need any bits.

[nova J877]

Todays new purchase as my drivers side is slightly perished

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150924_142939_zpsqbhhf9ao.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150924_142939_zpsqbhhf9ao.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Nearly there now

[nova J877]

Couple of new bits delivered today, new headlight switch as my graphics were worn and also the relay for front fogs
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150929_124003_zpsplzdz1xi.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150929_124003_zpsplzdz1xi.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Switch now replaced, looks lovely, nice difference from the old one

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150925_142720_zpswdpsm85e.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150925_142720_zpswdpsm85e.jpg.html)http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20150929_144809_zpszpwxce5z.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150929_144809_zpszpwxce5z.jpg.html)

[Ian_Gsi16v]

Love this Nova, must be like going back in time when you drive it, everything looks so mint :cool:

[nova J877]

Thanks pal, I do love driving this car, it feels so fresh and everything is tight, it really has had an easy life, I feel very lucky owning this car.

[nova J877]

My new green light switch for the front fogs

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151001_225250_zps6p7xtudz.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151001_225250_zps6p7xtudz.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Front fog light now fitted and plugged in
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_113902_zpscjjxeszm.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_113902_zpscjjxeszm.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_115640_zpshk4lseqr.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_115640_zpshk4lseqr.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_115754_zpsm79blcc1.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_115754_zpsm79blcc1.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_115829_zpssb08vzqf.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151002_115829_zpssb08vzqf.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

☺

[nova J877]

Changed the perished rubber from the drivers side door surround
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6_zpsaxy30aed.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6_zpsaxy30aed.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151003_172750_zpsjuaqqm91.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151003_172750_zpsjuaqqm91.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

All polished and cleaned now as going away for the rest of the year
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151004_165221_zpsdnyvxifq.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151004_165221_zpsdnyvxifq.jpg.html)

[totalnova]

Looks as good as the day it was new, really is a credit to you.

[nova J877]

Thanks pal, I proper love this car

[nova J877]

Today's new delivery from Germany, fresh pedal rubbers for clutch and brake pedal, just searching for the accelerator one now.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151022_183051_zps0bx1jfuk.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151022_183051_zps0bx1jfuk.jpg.html)

[Edd]

I've probably got new accelerator rubbers

Drop me a pm

[nova J877]

Thanks Edd, I sent a couple of messages to you pal, I don't think they are being sent, I definately would likebto buy a accelerator pedal trim. Let me know

[gary_126]

time warp! What a lovely example!

[nova J877]

New purchase, my old boot carpet is in good condition but this one is far better, especially after a clean and vac
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151110_122023_zps5l9pxlqr.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151110_122023_zps5l9pxlqr.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Your going to run out of things to do soon, it needs to be in a museum of Vauxhall nostalgia I reckon ;)

Contact the heritage centre if they want to but it off you.

[nova J877]

Just a couple more things I want to do to it, I will be keeping this little beauty to enjoy for myself, early SR's are not very common anymore.

[NovalutionGSi]

Lovely car this.

Have you found the surround you were after for the fogs?
Were the fog light switches green lamp for the fronts yellow for the rears? I've been looking for both the front fog and heated seat switches just to fill mine up with out the blanks. Where did you find your one?

[nova J877]

I never found the surround yet mate, I know a couple of people have them but they wont sell them as they might be using them in the future at some point. The green light switch I bought from German ebay, these bits do come up now and again mate.

[nova J877]

Managed to find the brackets for the fog lights, more goodies from Germany
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151118_190452_zpsjyizjpsz.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151118_190452_zpsjyizjpsz.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Thanks to millworm for the accelerator pedal trim, been looking for one for ages. Top lad.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151118_190627_zpszlfye4w0.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151118_190627_zpszlfye4w0.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Are all your pedals as new as it would do my head in now if one looked slightly worn out lol

[nova J877]

Yeah mate I found the other 2 pedal trims a bit above in the thread so they will all look great as it has been missing the accelerator one, most if my nova's have missed this one for some reason.

[nova J877]

Done a couple bits today on the car, put my accelerator pedal trim on
Before:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_141007_zpsr9i7wdfs.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_141007_zpsr9i7wdfs.jpg.html)
After:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_142916_zpsysj2eyi4.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_142916_zpsysj2eyi4.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Also managed to find a brand new Hella bumper light, so changed mine over as all the lights are Hella's.
Before:http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_140028_zpscvpaf1j2.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_140028_zpscvpaf1j2.jpg.html)
After:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_140010_zpsfec47cjr.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151120_140010_zpsfec47cjr.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

This weeks new purchase, set of genuine boot carpet clips as mine were missing;
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151125_160058_zpsy9tuzba2.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151125_160058_zpsy9tuzba2.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

New hella number plate light fitted
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151204_124534_zpslxf2ennb.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151204_124534_zpslxf2ennb.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

New boot carpet clips installed
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151204_124519_zps33howyuv.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151204_124519_zps33howyuv.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20151204_124508_zpsvjolem4o.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151204_124508_zpsvjolem4o.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

My latest purchase for the SR, a brand new pair of gutter trims as mine were not present, although the car looked ok without them, I was always wanting to find a pair to complete the genuine look. If I get time I might get them on the car tomorrow. Heres a picture of them as they are.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-12-30-20-19-17_zpsv2oe00xf.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-12-30-20-19-17_zpsv2oe00xf.png.html)

[nova J877]

Great news, after the longest wait and I think the biggest hunt where I have invested so much time and effort I can finally say that, with a great amount of help from my friend in Germany I have the very rare and sought after fog light trims. Now I have all of the associated parts to complete my genuine Hella fog light upgrade. I never thought finding parts was this tricky, but the feeling you get when you finally get them in your hands is wicked.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_192124_zpsuig0mxuv.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_192124_zpsuig0mxuv.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_192146_zpspofcu6j2.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_192146_zpspofcu6j2.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Great find at last, please please don't mess up fitting them. On the back of the bottom snowplough valence though they have the outline for them at least ;)

[nova J877]

Thanks mate, that part does seem the most scary, like you say there is the outline on the rear of the plough so it will help, the key I expect is to go slow bit by bit. Im very fussy so I hope it turns out perfect. I do have a spare plough aswell.

[nova J877]

Any useful tips would be greatly appreciated regarding fitting them

[Edd]

I wouldn't bother ruining a snowplough tbh

[Iain]

Good attention to detail, I never knew there was an accelerator trim!

I'm sure a professional bodyshop would be in a good position to fit your fog surrounds. They do look awesome with fogs in.

[nova J877]

Thanks, im getting mixed opinions on the fogs, I wouldn't add them if they weren't an optional extra as I want this car to be near to factory spec. I think they look nice with fogs and not many people have them so wanted to be a bit more individual. They did come with accelerator pedal trim but it seems not many have them anymore, I don't know why though.

[nova J877]

Today's delivery, brand new grille badge for the SR, mine is in very good condition but you can't beat brand new

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160113_150136_zpsu6wywp5i.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160113_150136_zpsu6wywp5i.jpg.html)

[krobinson]

Today's delivery, brand new grille badge for the SR, mine is in very good condition but you can't beat brand new

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160113_150136_zpsu6wywp5i.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160113_150136_zpsu6wywp5i.jpg.html)

Where did you get this? anymore available?

[faker]

That's stunning that wee car

[nova J877]

Latest purchase for the SR, genuine pair of rubber grommets for the rear of the front fogs, almost ready to install them
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160118_133054_zps2usj9sd2.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160118_133054_zps2usj9sd2.jpg.html)

[Edd]

Do you have the cutting instructions?

[nova J877]

I got some off Richard before, however they are not very clear. Have you got any tips Edd?

[Edd]

The instructions are quite clear for the holes you need to drill on the front panel I think

Bit sketchy on the plough tho, one of the reasons I ended up not doing it tbh

[nova J877]

Alex Darcy done his ok though mate

[Edd]

Get him to do yours? lol

I wasn't 100% confident I wouldn't fcuk it up so didn't run the risk of ruining a plough

[JOHNBOYS]

Lovely car mate....

[DaveMarshall]

Very clean car, well done on finding another fog surround, after you bought the single one from me I wasn't sure if you'd ever find the other. At the time I tried a guy I know in Germany for you who is very good at finding parts and even he drew a blank.

Dave.

[EwanG]

How do you find the rare parts? If websites or ebay don't have them then where do you look?

[nova J877]

Thanks, I thought several times that I wouldn't find the trims and many times had drew a blank, after months of enquiries and perseverence a contact in Germany had found them. He had to do a deal with a rare part that he had to persuade him to sell them. Bits are still out there but arn't easy to get now. Most of my parts come from Germany.

[nova J877]

Today's delivery, the final piece needed to complete the fog light installation, the spacers for the fog light bracket. Its been a long process now just to get on with getting them fitted.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160123_114014_zpshjtliqoi.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160123_114014_zpshjtliqoi.jpg.html)

[slimtater]

Great news, after the longest wait and I think the biggest hunt where I have invested so much time and effort I can finally say that, with a great amount of help from my friend in Germany I have the very rare and sought after fog light trims. Now I have all of the associated parts to complete my genuine Hella fog light upgrade. I never thought finding parts was this tricky, but the feeling you get when you finally get them in your hands is wicked.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_192124_zpsuig0mxuv.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_192124_zpsuig0mxuv.jpg.html)

Are these what are shown as 26 and 27 in the below?

http://thumbsnap.com/i/UzgEHIll.png

[Edd]

Yes

[slimtater]

Yes

Just stumbled across new ones but they only have one side :-(

[nova J877]

Latest update, the trims are in, now just to fit the lights.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160207_132522_zps6cw1clss.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160207_132522_zps6cw1clss.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Looking good, the numberplate is letting it down for me, I know it's in the original style lettering but it looks tired and needs a revamp. It would be nice to see a fresh set of plates if you can get them made up in the original lettering for me ;)

[nova J877]

The foglight installation is at last complete, thanks to Alex Darcy and Daniel Bertram for there kind advice and help. It was a bit tricky but im very happy with the results. I also put my brand new grille badge on and the missing gutter trims are now in place. Here are the results;
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125705_zpsixf2jd0o.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125705_zpsixf2jd0o.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125719_zpscja3pxmw.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125719_zpscja3pxmw.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125732_zps7ywp9x3g.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125732_zps7ywp9x3g.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125732_zps7ywp9x3g.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125732_zps7ywp9x3g.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125800_zpsnhaqknjq.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125800_zpsnhaqknjq.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125811_zps7tkokaqm.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125811_zps7tkokaqm.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125828_zpslkaix5ka.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125828_zpslkaix5ka.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125900_zps4fvjat2a.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125900_zps4fvjat2a.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125911_zpsqo4cpoyf.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125911_zpsqo4cpoyf.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125929_zpsn3x5kz2r.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125929_zpsn3x5kz2r.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125941_zpsjbj1kew3.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125941_zpsjbj1kew3.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125944_zps9zphxmin.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160211_125944_zps9zphxmin.jpg.html)

[Ian_Gsi16v]

I like it more than I thought I would :)

Nice to see something a little different :thumb:

[Edd]

that does look good

i was too scared to cut a snowplough lol

[nova J877]

Just go with it pal, they are genuine options so they are not as bad. Get someone good to do if your worried. I have a spare plough incase it went wrong as a back up though.

[paul james]

Very nice additions, they suit the car well.

[Royston]

Looks well with the fogs fitted, great addition!

[slimtater]

Looks good - will you take it out in fog? :roll:

[nova J877]

Probably not mate, it has wipers but I don't intend taking it out in the rain lol

[Iain]

Hate them.


Nah looks good, its a great factory fit option that not many have to stand out :) good job

[Southie]

Really does look good, glad you decided to keep with doing this as it keeps your SR looking even better.

[nova J877]

Thanks for all the nice comments, im glad I stuck with it

[Will F]

Looks much better than I thought! Do they run off a separate switch?

[nova J877]

They were a factory option, so all the wiring loom was already installed, just a case of buying the correct switch and popping the blanking plate off and clipping it in then the plug on the back

[nova J877]

Todays new deliveries; pair of rear grab handles as mine are both snapped:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160216_184304_zpsfwrtyqv3.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160216_184304_zpsfwrtyqv3.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160216_184251_zpszv4p0gvn.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160216_184251_zpszv4p0gvn.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

No massive updates recently, I have sourced an early rear bumper that I need for the car, thats being refreshed at the moment, im awaiting brand new brackets as the ones on the bumper had gone and I don't want to take it off the bumper that is currently on the car as its mint.

[nova J877]

I have managed to find a complete tool box from a Astra mk1 GTE, as mine was missing a couple of tools. Both boxes share the exact same tools just in a different box so now I can complete mine.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_131458_zpsly2anypt.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_131458_zpsly2anypt.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_131516_zpshzd1nn1e.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_131516_zpshzd1nn1e.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Now my set is all complete;
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_143946_zpsyaokwwgt.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_143946_zpsyaokwwgt.jpg.html)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_144008_zpsehdil4tv.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160326_144008_zpsehdil4tv.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

New delivery today is the brand new original bumper brackets for my rear bumper.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Mobile%20Uploads/20160401_113024_zpse5fahfkd.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160401_113024_zpse5fahfkd.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Just a short update on the recent developments with the SR, it now has the correct rear bumper on, I also had the ball joints replaced as these were looking a bit old. The only problem, after removing the interior rear grab handles as mine were broken, I was about to install the new ones and then I discovered after opening the packet that the new ones are the grey handles where as mine are the more 'whiter' ones. This is the last job that needs doing so I will have to find the correct pair to complete this job.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20160507_150754%202_zpsnmhye7ss.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20160507_150754%202_zpsnmhye7ss.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Just a quick update. After a long search I have found the rear grab handles, just awaiting delivery. Also after realising my rear bumper was missing the clip that goes in the middle to prevent it dropping I have managed to find one. Here it is before it goes on the car.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Screenshot_20161229-203209_zpstttcyfwd.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Screenshot_20161229-203209_zpstttcyfwd.png.html)

[carlo46]

We're did you get the clip from mate

[nova J877]

I've pm'd you carlo46

[nova J877]

Latest update. Nice brand new GM battery supplied and fitted.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170130_131450_zpspjcci0j5.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170130_131450_zpspjcci0j5.jpg.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170130_131441_zpsvjfji4fg.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170130_131441_zpsvjfji4fg.jpg.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170130_132336_zps9wt5pmp4.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170130_132336_zps9wt5pmp4.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Latest update, just managed to find a new set of dowels for the rear grab handles, shouldn't be long before they are back in place.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/1487247586136529556129_zpsc621wed7.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/1487247586136529556129_zpsc621wed7.jpg.html)

[alistairolsen]

Really liking the foglights, glad you stuck to your guns on those!

[nova J877]

Thanks, a few people weren't sure if they would look good to begin with but I knew they would look great.

[nova J877]

New genuine bonnet stay ��
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/1487416880027-1555875864_zpsvgpdgvw1.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/1487416880027-1555875864_zpsvgpdgvw1.jpg.html)

[Southie]

This is the best SR in my eyes and I can't see anything beating it in it standard form, I know you bought a fantastic car originally but love the personal touches you've done to it ;)

[Nova00]

agreed


This is the best SR in my eyes and I can't see anything beating it in it standard form, I know you bought a fantastic car originally but love the personal touches you've done to it ;)

[nova J877]

Thanks lads, I'm just trying to make it as original as possible with most of the available options, it's nice to get appreciation for the efforts. I know it would be so hard trying to find another early one that is so original. As I know finding parts is such a hard effort. I'm nearly there now.
I can't wait for the summer so I can enjoy it a bit.

[nova J877]

Finally after a proper long search I have got a pair of rear grab handles. These are so hard to find as the early ones are cream. Plus they are so fragile. I have finally found all the bits that my car was needing. I will post a pic when I fit them.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170221_153003_zpszjejxlzw.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170221_153003_zpszjejxlzw.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

The grab handles are now back in at last.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170225_153423_zps4bvj3l2c.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170225_153423_zps4bvj3l2c.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Today's efforts were a full service: oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs, leads, distributor cap, rotar arm and rocker cover gasket.
Getting ready for spring.

[nova J877]

So today's jobs, a bit of cleaning and finished off the servicing as I was given the wrong oil filter, now on and fresh oil is in. Also replaced the broken bonnet stay rubber mount.

OLD:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170307_151433_zpssbrqt47n.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170307_151433_zpssbrqt47n.jpg.html)

NEW:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170307_151440_zpsbmrk7aet.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170307_151440_zpsbmrk7aet.jpg.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170307_151608_zpsnsf20yiv.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170307_151608_zpsnsf20yiv.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Today I have replaced the 'ignition warning' sticker next to the coil and I had replaced the 3 screws in the drivers side wing mirror as they were wrong. I also have received my genuine GM first aid kit, just a nice addition.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Screenshot_20170325-183709_zps4kcwpomd.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Screenshot_20170325-183709_zps4kcwpomd.png.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Screenshot_20170325-183717_zpsqma0xwn6.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Screenshot_20170325-183717_zpsqma0xwn6.png.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/Screenshot_20170325-183728_zpsmtdwmuvd.png (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/Screenshot_20170325-183728_zpsmtdwmuvd.png.html)

[nova J877]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170326_134950_zpsdoj8tybb.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170326_134950_zpsdoj8tybb.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Couple of new bits received today, new bonnet foam as mine is manky on the passenger side, Also 2 new rubber bonnet guides that sit on the wing each side as mine have aged a bit

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170327_144253_zpskwdrlg3f.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170327_144253_zpskwdrlg3f.jpg.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170327_144345_zps2vbrxszs.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170327_144345_zps2vbrxszs.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Today I've change the bonnet foam as mine was perished

Before:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_113416_zpskhljn1h5.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_113416_zpskhljn1h5.jpg.html)

After:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_115644_zpsympmjwre.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_115644_zpsympmjwre.jpg.html)

[nova J877]

Also done the rubber tips on the tops of the wings

Before:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_113437_zpssclhivhz.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_113437_zpssclhivhz.jpg.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_113426_zpspiijjdum.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_113426_zpspiijjdum.jpg.html)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_113555_zpslsijilc2.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_113555_zpslsijilc2.jpg.html)

After:


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_115701_zpskrmbwozc.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_115701_zpskrmbwozc.jpg.html)


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j44/Daniel_Muncaster/20170331_115655_zpsssexfm9f.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Muncaster/media/20170331_115655_zpsssexfm9f.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Looking with the new additions, needs new jubilee clips and a new top green braided water hose though ;)

[nova J877]

I don't know where to get the hose from though ��

[nova J877]

Latest progress with the car was yesterday it had a brand new cambelt/auxiliary belt, water pump and distributor oil seal. The engine has been fully serviced, new oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs, leads, distributor cap, rotar arm, rocker cover gasket. Also brand new plug supressor caps

[slimtater]

Latest progress with the car was yesterday it had a brand new cambelt/auxiliary belt, water pump and distributor oil seal. The engine has been fully serviced, new oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs, leads, distributor cap, rotar arm, rocker cover gasket. Also brand new plug supressor caps

Bet it runs sweet as a nut now! Which leads did you go for?

[nova J877]

I bought high quality leads mate. It runs perfect pal

[BRoadGhost]

Stop using photobucket