More Pics, More Progress!!

[krobinson]

I'm getting there slowing but surely with the Build on the Nova. Here's some pics i took today just before i washed it (needed washed cos it was covered in dust from laying in garage)

As you can see, the front is still high, as my front shocks and springs are away being sand blasted! And no engine yet!

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=2230

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=2231

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=2232

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=2233

Still to do:

New engine mounts, fuel tank, radiator, silicone hoses, chrome loads of bits n bobs, v6 front discs, bailey header tank.

Also need to build the engine.. So still loads to do, and i need to get saving as soon as i can find a new job! (i kinda walked outta my last one.. oops)

Keith

[peester]

fookin special that is mate. you gonna be workin throughout the cold? -(mind you when one's that close to final goal nothings gonna stop ya)

[krobinson]

I'm gonna finish the inteior building, get my dash flocked and fitted. Front suspension in. And then leave it till i have the engine built!

Keith

[Jim]

Looking Good,

what engine is going in?

Jim

[elsey197]

Looks lovely mate, cant wait to see it all back together

[krobinson]

Looking Good,

what engine is going in?

Jim

Just an ickle 1.3SR. I'm rebuilding it so it run's, starts etc like new. Not sure if i'll tune it much as i've plans for a 1.6 16v or 2.0L 16v next winter!

Keith

[djp_y2k]

thats looking very nice. I presume u have had the engine bay smothed off.

Looks smart

[Ian_Gsi16v]

Stunning :)

Hoping to do a similar thing to mine before next summer :)

[locky]

Awwww!
Thats lush! Like the colour alot!
Suspension turret looks nice smooth!

[Mark]

Nice!!

[Will]

1300 SR im guessing thats due to irelands stupid insurance prices

there like 3 fold uk ones :cry:

[dave.gsi]

looking good.

dont think my car goes that high when its jacked up lol

[Dare-devil]

Nice and clean.. Awesome :wink:

[Dpnova]

Very tidy, well done :D

[Jim]

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=2232

Get rid of the original bonnet pole that holds the bonnet up and get yourself some lovely chrome bonnet struts :D

Jim

[Jules]

Looking f*cking lovely mate, keep up the good work.
:D

[krobinson]

Get rid of the original bonnet pole that holds the bonnet up and get yourself some lovely chrome bonnet struts :D

Jim

I have a new little plastic thing that holds the bonnet stay in place. And i'm getting it chromed. Also getting the door catch pins, wiper motor backing plate etc chromed.

I've been warned off the bonnet struts because they can leave you bonnet sitting funny when shut!

Keith

[martweaver]

looking superb mate!!! I have stayed away from those bonnet struts too - push it up at the back nad just make the panels look wonky.

Cant wait to see the car done!!
Mart

[ade]

I've always liked this nova. Looks well sweet. Cour is lush.

How much was the respray?

Ade

[dave.gsi]

that car is crying out for a valver.......................on throttle bodies (got to show off that smoooth bay)

[privatepie]

luvly jubly

[krobinson]

I've always liked this nova. Looks well sweet. Cour is lush.

How much was the respray?

Ade

It was quite expensive. It would have been cheaper if it was just a respray, but that smooth bay took over 100 hours to get perfect. Bay was seam welded, then strengthning plates welded in, then fiberglass for the shape and filler for the smoothness. He also welded up the chassie vent holes front and rear, waxoiled the whole floor, inside chassie, sills etc with a high powered gun. He fitted all my powerflex bushin's, new wishbones, trackrod ends, ball joints and fitted the new rear axel/disc conversion i had made.

Came to ?2k. I think that was a fair price concidering i cant see the car needing any shell work now for a good few years! And the shine from the paintwork is much better than it was before! I just need to get the bootlid fixed after my dad scraped it :o

Keith

[brian]

Looking good Keith, yer takin yer time and doing it right and yer dead right.
The Green GSi is in its new home in Kerry now!

[Ben]

The bonnet struts will sit perfectly if fitted correctly and not just placed on, takes time but is worth it.

[Barn]

what are these bonnet struts then?any pics or links?