Quick update on the mk1...pics enclosed 56k warning UPDATED

[RobWeaver]

as you peeps know i had an XEd mk1 nova on allessios with valver brakes n decent shocks n springs,totally standard everything else, but the dash was really irratating me, not only did most the bulbs not work,but there were a couple of melted bits from cigarettes i think :( so i started work :)

this was the offending item...

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/ye_olde_dashe.jpg

and after some unbolting it was removed...

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/naaaaked_dash.jpg

the wiring was a pain in the bum...the reason why mk2 conversions have cold heaters and low setting on blowers, is because the plug looks the same but the wires are all in the next slot round, only offering 1 setting!

next up we got the mk2 dash and gsi dials wired in:-

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/hello_new_dash.jpg

then i set about finding a mk2 red sri interior to go with the uber dash,and low and behold, it works well:-

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/dsc00137.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/dsc00138.jpg

[RobWeaver]

and i have now removed front bumper to repaing in hurricane grey :) front end is soooo clean

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/dsc00131.jpg

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/dsc00133.jpg

here is the zafira beesting(amplified) and u can just make out the gte flick :P

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/dsc00135.jpg

all comments appreciated,good or bad as to where to go from here :)

[Ben]

Dont like chrome cages or allesio's as not my taste but your car looks very clean and a nice example.

[novaco]

looking realy nice as always rob!!!!

as for where to go next i would leave it!!!! it couldnt get any better!

well actully if you wanted to try something different i quite like the mk1 grilll and lights but with mk2 bumpers!!!!!


Karl

[RobWeaver]

chrome cage n allessios were on it...im in 2 minds as to whether to get some vectra rims ala dec burkes old machine :) just want some red sri door cards and leccy windows now,then probably do some detail on the engine bay,make up some leccy mirrors,and i want some carbon fibre here n there...
I have been trying to get hold of some mk1 headlight protectors, i know they exist! and im painting drums silver or bk,and possibly stripping rear beam and painting it silver...and im looking into a euro foglight cluster,as well as adapting a leccy sunroof kit so i can fit the trim panel over without hacking the roof about :)

[Give it some rev]

nice and standard thats what i like 2 see :D apart from the engine lol

chris

[RobWeaver]

trying to get it to how i feel vauxhall should have got it,but i do like alot of feedback and to bounce ideas round...i no longer have a cigarette lighter :P i have fitted a meriva power point in place of it :) and i am after doing away with the clock in the centre console somehow :( got a corsa gear gaitor fitted but cant work out how to tuck in the handbrake gaitor, mite fit some corsa b door pins...just means enlarging the door holes a ickle bit.

Rain has stopped play at present today though :(ooooh got an MG zr chequered flag/union jack badge thats going on glovebox i think :)

[Chris]

nice and standard thats what i like 2 see :D apart from the engine lol

chris

Are XE's not standard fitment then?

:lol:

[Col_Mk1]

mk1 very nice :D

[Mike.]

your only in lincoln not too far from me mate, the car looks spot on, i like the cage lol

[RobWeaver]

cheers for comments peeps :) SR front is now painted and will be on tomoro all being well :) erm....mg zr badge is now on glovebox.

Yer lincs not far from grimsby mate :) and its a nice change in the sea of corsas,thats why i got rid of the arden blue missile :(

[Col_Mk1]

cheers for comments peeps :) SR front is now painted and will be on tomoro all being well :) erm....mg zr badge is now on glovebox.

Yer lincs not far from grimsby mate :) and its a nice change in the sea of corsas,thats why i got rid of the arden blue missile :( why u put mg badge on glove box?

[RobWeaver]

its the lil chequered flag n union jack badge...i had it kicking about and its not worth much...but looks nice where it is at the mo lol...probly take it off in a week or 2

[Mel]

Mmmmm new MK1 flesh! :)

"Lookin good" lol..

[RobWeaver]

mk1s are luuuurverly :P just neeeeed red sri doorcards n leccy windows and its almost done...then its time to get the engine looking nicer

[scott.parker]

Looks real nice mate,very clean and just right mix in my eyes,for electric mirrors i have some mk2 astra one's in white mate.

Scott

[SKoob]

Looks good Robert, nice Mk1 SR looker :wink:

[cooper_nova]

loking very nice fella!

[novamadcars]

realy nice looking nova mate just wondering how long it took you 2 do the dash convershion? and is it easy

[Lee H]

Car looks stunning, wouldn't change anything on it except getting rid of the roll cage and getting a less bling one.

[Adam]

Im loving that mate, it looks ace.
Keep it mint :)

[craig green]

I love the mk1 look, contemplating going mk1 with my K plate Luxe + run around Ive just bought. That'll spin out some know it all's.

[luke langton]

Looking good mate, that brings back memories of my red sr! I think that roll cage looks good but everyone to their own!
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[RobWeaver]

mk2 dash took a fair while, mainly due to me havin missing parts lol!!! best bit of advice i can give is get all switches, and plugs with a length of loom,and remember to get the heater cables!!! then its a case of bolt the dash in,easy as....but there is some soldering involved,or if ur a bodger alot of chocblocking.

The cage was in the car when i got it,i may get rid of it at some point but im liking it at the moment :) ive decided im going to fit leccy sunroof but mod the surround so i dont have to chop the roof i think...thats a job for when i find a surround to butcher :)

I want some brand new headlights to hopefully make the front a bit crisper

[krobinson]

How original is the paintwork on that? has it had a full restoration? Such a clean example, absolutely love that!

Keith

[RobWeaver]

i know its had one rear qtr on,and a wing is suspect but i think alot of it is original :) the engine bay is untouched appart from stitch welding,the doors seem to be original,the tailgate does seem to be original,roof is obviously lol, theres a bit of rot behind bk bumper i need sorting asap :( but no money for welding....think there is a tiny bit of eating behind the headlights too.

for the proper buffs,the bonnet is original and undented :D but i think one door has a small dent in and the rear qtr does bout the size of a penny :( it has had one rear qtr glass replaced too, different reg on it :(

[martweaver]

Very nice car mate, don't change a thing on it. Keep the Vinyl too, looks great!
Mart

[RobWeaver]

planning on leaving vinyl on it mate :) or if it gets new coat of paint,have the sills and bumpers painted in a grey...rover hurricane grey i am almost certain on.

want some mudflaps from a vectra on it :(

[RobWeaver]

got bumper bk on and fort i would show u the similarity of rover hurricane grey and the vinyl http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/clean_1.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/clean_2.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/clean_3.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/clean_4.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/clean_6.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3734/clean_1.jpg

Sorry guys no updates appart from that :( got me momo knob in now...and im trying to make some money to go to the MK meet...and i am considering painting wheels the front bumper color...but i think its too much with the vinyl

[SRimon]

Perfect, do not change anything now! lol

Looks awesome, just how mk1's should look!

[RobWeaver]

i have been thinking long and hard about a single wiper with smooth arm...and some mudflaps..then i want to do some tidying of the engine bay,silver lockwood dials possibly,some vauxhall footmatts if i can get some to fit, and i neeeeeeed electric windows and red sri door cards fitting, and im looking at making opening rear qtrs...

[scott.parker]

Very nice Rob,is its worth trying to mess with the windows???

As foir paiting the wheels i dont recon it would be a good iead to go grey,but i do think they might look nice in white though... :P

Quick mess..

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7817/robswhite3ue.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Scott

[RobWeaver]

lol i had also fort about whiteys...think i will leave em silver...just ideas :)

I have some spare rear SR frames, what i was going to do,was see if astra gte mechs fit in these, the way interbreeding goes on vaux, i think they should :) then its just a case of glass and rubber...rubber should not cost too much,and neither shud some windows to play with...we will see.

I saw a set of opening rears on german ebay go for 164 euros