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vaughanmc
14-05-06, 02:49 PM
post any pics of nova sports want a good look at one as i havent seen one in ages
Vaughan
Nice example on eBay at the moment, some pics I stole off it:
http://www.iainel.co.uk/images/forums/Sport1.JPG
http://www.iainel.co.uk/images/forums/Sport2.JPG
vaughanmc
14-05-06, 04:04 PM
wouldn't pay what hes asking it says its won concours is concours not where the car has to be standard/original.
and amazingly clean !! its not for me either, all that polishing every nut and bolt, placing mirrors under the car so people can see ya undercarriage (oh matron)
novasportc550
14-05-06, 07:58 PM
and amazingly clean !! its not for me either, all that polishing every nut and bolt, placing mirrors under the car so people can see ya undercarriage (oh matron)
you mean like this mate...???http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/novasport1/DSCI0029.jpg
vaughanmc
14-05-06, 09:09 PM
oh now that is clean any more pics of it?
General Baxter
14-05-06, 09:47 PM
why do all sports look like they have been photoshopped lol
how does that pic look photoshopped? (lol). i know this motor and its superb.
Mint FRST
15-05-06, 10:26 AM
how does that pic look photoshopped? (lol). i know this motor and its superb.
IMO the car didnt look like it does in the above pictures as it did in last months TV.
This car may have previously won concours but that aint hard when tour the only one in the competition!
why do all sports look like they have been photoshopped lol
lol I keep thinking that when I see the grey graphics on the side. Its like someone has photoshopped it in paint :D
i had a wonder about that in the second pic. lol
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 06:02 PM
its still a nova sport but i dont like the big front spoiler looks gay better with an original or even one from the same year sr
Thats the SR bumper extension, as fitted to SRs of the same year. I like it on SRs, but I'm not sure whether it suits that Sport...
Mint FRST
15-05-06, 09:24 PM
Thats the SR bumper extension, as fitted to SRs of the same year. I like it on SRs, but I'm not sure whether it suits that Sport...
Its actually an Irmscher item, and is different.
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:06 PM
an original nova sr one would look nice but the irmscher front spoiler wastes it i think because its white would look better in the same grey as the bumpers
cheshiresport
15-05-06, 10:06 PM
Its actually an Irmscher item, and is different.
correct, im still indecided wether i like them though myself :D
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:22 PM
there was one on ebay a few months back with the sr front end looked pretty good but had some rust on the rear arches...
http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/9622/novapics822vy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
cheshiresport
15-05-06, 10:24 PM
Any more pics vaughan?
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:25 PM
of that nova sport or any?
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:27 PM
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/61/novapics810bh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5627/novapics835qx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1967/novapics844gf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Vaughan.
cheshiresport
15-05-06, 10:34 PM
Best sport ive seen personally was C75 BEC wanted to buy it many years ago, not got any decent pics of it though
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:36 PM
is there a register that can tell you all the nova sports that were made?
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:38 PM
no reg can be seen on this one does anyone know the reg.....
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8688/novapics1661iv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6396/novapics1674ef.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Vaughan
Its actually an Irmscher item, and is different.
Nuts, so it is... my mistake :tard:
cheshiresport
15-05-06, 10:39 PM
The pvg is trying to put together a register and as far as im aware so is Karl Gough at club irmscher, but it will only be as up to date as the people posting up their details
vaughanmc
15-05-06, 10:40 PM
my dad went looking at one back in '86 '87 but he didnt buy it he thinks the reg ended in GSD or GSJ
cheshiresport
15-05-06, 10:42 PM
Yes vaughan that reg is C706 MFL got all the tax discs from new original sales invoice, a letter from andrew duerden confirming its id. Very very top quality sport that one
cheshiresport
15-05-06, 10:43 PM
I would be very curious to get an accurate figure of just how many are really left, find out how rare they are now
Nice example on eBay at the moment, some pics I stole off it:
http://www.iainel.co.uk/images/forums/Sport1.JPG
http://www.iainel.co.uk/images/forums/Sport2.JPG
Is that not the one on TV last month? The one that has my old rarer that rare Irmy T40 instruction stickers?
:D
Mint FRST
16-05-06, 09:43 AM
Thought these stickers were repro's?
Like the painted over rear number plate fixings on those pic's.
novasportc550
16-05-06, 10:39 PM
no reg can be seen on this one does anyone know the reg.....
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8688/novapics1661iv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6396/novapics1674ef.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Vaughan
where these pics taken last year at v.b.o.a...????
i was there with my sport...
Novasport
16-05-06, 11:31 PM
no reg can be seen on this one does anyone know the reg.....
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8688/novapics1661iv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6396/novapics1674ef.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Vaughan
Hey thats me! I am on the right of the bottom pic & Dave who owns the Sport on the left taslking to Andrew Deurden(With his back to the camera)
The Sport is the best around having never been messed about with or restored.
My Astra 888 is in the picture aswell, prob one of the best around having only covered 3,700 miles to date!!!
vaughanmc
17-05-06, 04:30 PM
dont know where the pics were taken had them on my old pc and transferred them to my laptop i have 100s or pics of nova sports
vaughanmc
17-05-06, 04:30 PM
100s of pics* sorry about the mistake
Thought these stickers were repro's?
Like the painted over rear number plate fixings on those pic's.
I think the body panel stickers were repros but the sticker on the dash (about how to start the car with the 40's) and the one on the drivers front suspension turret (about the air in winter) were the genuine 1980's real deal, they came with my old twin 40 equipped nova (which wasn't a sport) which one of the previous owners had fitted a genuine sprt pack to, even came with the orginal brochure etc etc.
Mint FRST
17-05-06, 07:04 PM
Sorry but...
http://id-4u.com/nova/forum/viewtopic.php?t=68
That car has had a HH strenghtening kit fitted. So are you saying the engine bay wasnt painted?!
Novasport
17-05-06, 07:21 PM
Under bonnet and dash stickers were original, I remember talking to Graeme about them.
I have an original set in the packet with the fitting instructions unopened:)
Novasport
17-05-06, 07:23 PM
dont know where the pics were taken had them on my old pc and transferred them to my laptop i have 100s or pics of nova sports
Was VBOA rally at billing last year.
vaughanmc
17-05-06, 07:26 PM
don't know i got the pics sent to me forget who from it could have been but i'm not 100% sure
vaughanmc
17-05-06, 07:27 PM
what stickers is it you are talkin about
Mint FRST
17-05-06, 10:34 PM
Under bonnet and dash stickers were original, I remember talking to Graeme about them.
I have an original set in the packet with the fitting instructions unopened:)
O.E items or Original to that car;)
Dont really care anyhow. Its a Sport alrite. Being the best is another question.
what stickers is it you are talkin about
The two small yellow ones, one goes on the blank panel besides the headlight switch and the other goes on the drivers side front suspension turret - you can see them in the TV feature.
Novasport
18-05-06, 09:56 PM
O.E items or Original to that car;)
Dont really care anyhow. Its a Sport alrite. Being the best is another question.
Yeah they are originals but not to that car, only one car I know of with the originals fitted and that was next to me in that photo.
Dont think it is the best out there. There are some nice Sports emerging out there and there will be a few more(If I can get my ar5e in gear!) to come.
Mint FRST
19-05-06, 10:08 AM
Yeah they are originals but not to that car, only one car I know of with the originals fitted and that was next to me in that photo.
Dont think it is the best out there. There are some nice Sports emerging out there and there will be a few more(If I can get my ar5e in gear!) to come.
By the way its looking mine will be having the resto I promised it seven years ago!
Novasport
19-05-06, 07:14 PM
By the way its looking mine will be having the resto I promised it seven years ago!
Good stuff, bit of competition;)
BTW When you picking these seats up?
Mint FRST
19-05-06, 08:24 PM
Sorry Rich, will call you in the week if thats okay. Same Sh*t with work etc. Have also had to sort the Swinger for a MOT.
Novasport
19-05-06, 09:32 PM
Sorry Rich, will call you in the week if thats okay. Same Sh*t with work etc. Have also had to sort the Swinger for a MOT.
Some thieving scum tried to nick my Swing:mad: Not going anywhere now without a steering wheel & a few other carefully selected items removed.
cheshiresport
19-05-06, 09:32 PM
Have you found a shell now then Rich?
Novasport
19-05-06, 11:22 PM
Had one for over 2 years now, its a brand new one with no floor numbers.
Just need to get HH plating kit & roll cage mounts welded in then its off for dipping before being painted.
where did you get that from ? i could do with 1 of those !!!
cheshiresport
20-05-06, 11:08 AM
You need to pull your finger out then Rich and get it done mate, plenty being restored at the minute
vaughanmc
20-05-06, 05:27 PM
http://img425.imageshack.us/img425/8271/20050617056nt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
this isnt a bad drawing i done today
Vaughan.
Novasport
20-05-06, 09:03 PM
where did you get that from ? i could do with 1 of those !!!
Some bloke in Mansfield had it stored in his garage for abaout 12 years, wouldnt sell it at first but then he said yes, just take it away! Got it nice & cheap:D
cheshiresport
21-05-06, 12:08 PM
Nice 1 Rich, so what have you done with it so far, how much of it have you actually started to rebuild?
Novasport
21-05-06, 01:54 PM
Naff all, just been collecting parts. Got pretty much everything I need now.
Got a Sport that needs reshelling, all new panels, Revolutions, roll cage, brakes, carb setup, new Irmscher camshaft & exhaust manifold, exhaust, loads of new Irmscher interior, suspension & body bits, mint interior & a 28,000 mile Swing to use for parts.
Just need to get my finger out and get it to the bodyshop.
Need to get some cash to send it there aswell!
cheshiresport
21-05-06, 04:34 PM
Ha Ha sounds like you been busy getting everything together. Have you got the red ashley backbox? If so where did you manage to get it from?
Novasport
21-05-06, 07:20 PM
No, I have an original Irmscher one & the nickel plated manifold.
Also got a new full magnex which I could use the centre section from.
Not sure if I will fit the red back box, Ashley said they would build me one a few months ago when I enquired. They quoted ?75 each, I put the number on the thread in Andy's website
cheshiresport
21-05-06, 09:32 PM
I will have a look for that number, cheers Rich
just found it, threw me you going on as a guest lol Is that number straight through to ashley? Would need nore than me and you for a group buy mate, anyone else interested in a red ashley nova sport backbox??
Novasport
22-05-06, 07:21 PM
Yes its a direct number, just get a quote for 10 then we know how much they will be. Once we know cost we can get numbers.
Might be able to go and pick them up as I am not too far away
Mint FRST
23-05-06, 07:58 AM
Yes its a direct number, just get a quote for 10 then we know how much they will be. Once we know cost we can get numbers.
Might be able to go and pick them up as I am not too far away
Im closerlol
cheshiresport
23-05-06, 05:44 PM
Why where are they based?
andybishop
23-05-06, 05:55 PM
Think they are based in Walsall, I also spoke to them a couple of months ago about sport exhausts and said they could still do them.
cheshiresport
23-05-06, 07:15 PM
Did you speak to them direct Andy? Its just that the only contact info i can find isnt the number Rich gave me lol
andybishop
23-05-06, 07:22 PM
Yeah i spoke to them on 01922 720767 mate.
coldo66rc
07-09-07, 05:47 PM
i've just bought a nova sport resto project i can send you picturs of it if you want... i also have the instalation book that was issued to the vauxhall dealers that tells you all the part numbers of the kit that was put on th sports which includes all the jet sizes for the twin 40 weber carbs... cheers coldo
vaughanmc
07-09-07, 10:55 PM
Post them up mate..
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