1987 Saloon Re-build.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

With the Insurance of the written off P1 paid out..

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/P1%20Crash/Image023.jpg

..the Nova now moved into the garage............

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Saloon%20Early%20Pics/STA60091.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Saloon%20Early%20Pics/STA60092.jpg

..a new everyday car bought and some of the mortgage paid off.....

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/My%20Other%20Cars/STA60094-2.jpg

I have decided to re-build the Nova over the winter in preperation of a re-spray in the early New Year. Managed to find a decent reliable painter who is willing to do it after being knocked back by 2 others. With my confidence restored I began stripping the car of it's interior today. Taking things nice and easy and storing everything up the loft as I go so as not to cause clutter and end up loosing the plot and now with a TV with SKY fitted in the garage it's going to be even more pleasant.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/inside1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/inside2.jpg

Keeping the car driveable until the end of September when I will SORN it and put a hold on the insurance.

So far my plans include:

Doing away with the SR grille and bumper and replace with early 1 piece grille and bumper.
Doing away with the deep mk2 rear bumper and re-fitting the skinny original.
Have ordered new front wings and a passenger door skin as these are slightly damaged, but no rust, car has just covered 12k and been garaged all it's life.
Side skirts are going.
Wheels will be changed.
Engine at this stage will remain.

I am unsure about the new colour and what to do with the interior. I still have the original seats up the loft, but I love the comfort of the GTE seats, plus the original doorcards were sold.

I am on the lookout for the mk1 SR early bumper valance trim if anyone knows of such kicking about.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Oh and the wife and I are expecting a Baby in Spring, so this keeps me out her hair whilst she's all hormonal and stuff.......

[shy witness]

that looks tidy to begin with mate

very nice

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

that looks tidy to begin with mate

very nice

Cheers,

It does have a few deep nicks here and there, the bootlid was in need of a re-spray, the passenger door is badly dented and the N/S front wing is dented right on the coachline, but that's how I bought it and was happy enough with it until the space in the garage became free. There's no rust or rot and the engine is in great condition.

[Ash]

Cool little car you have there. wheres all the sound deading tho? I just taking mine out - what a pain that is!

I quite like the colour atm, but what did you have in mind?

Interior - sporty, but comfey. For some reason I can see something like this (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85722)suiting the car quite well

[Adam]

Looks nice that mate, nice project,
Its in this months tv hall of fame iirc?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Cool little car you have there. wheres all the sound deading tho? I just taking mine out - what a pain that is!

I quite like the colour atm, but what did you have in mind?


Cheers ash. There was no sound deadening, I can only assume poverty models lacked this luxury. When I got the car it had one wing mirror, no radio, no clock and no door card pockets. Here it is when I got it.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Saloon%20Early%20Pics/STA60022.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Saloon%20Early%20Pics/STA60023.jpg

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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Saloon%20Early%20Pics/STA60025.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Looks nice that mate, nice project,
Its in this months tv hall of fame iirc?

thanks, it's the letters page. I wrote in about Scooby Slayers and had to get a pic of the saloon in there.

On page 68 of TV is a Vectra. I'm liking the colour of that! hmmmm

[BenNova]

nice, i personally love the grill tho think you should keep it.

[blue_peg_16v]

awsome mate saloons seem to be coming out the woodwork now when people wouldnt touch them with a barge pole a few years ago nice find mate

[Saloony]

Ohh mk2 rear bumper up for grabs then?? First dibs if poss. Astra coupe, in mirage lovely!!

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Ohh mk2 rear bumper up for grabs then?? First dibs if poss. Astra coupe, in mirage lovely!!

I got that from a scrapper that had a rear end shunt, the bumper that is. It's got damage on the offside corner. I'll get a better pic taken, but it's yours if you're happy with it.

I love my 2-door coupes........lol

Shaun

[Saloony]

I got that from a scrapper that had a rear end shunt, the bumper that is. It's got damage on the offside corner. I'll get a better pic taken, but it's yours if you're happy with it.

I love my 2-door coupes........lol

ShaunCoolio. Coupes are wicked, my astra coupe is the same colour, apparently its a rare colour in the coupe.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

They're maybe rare where you are but there's loads of them kicking about where I am.

I'll get a pic of the bumper up tomorrow.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Rear bumper that I got for ?8 and heated back into a reasonable shape.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60089-1.jpg

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Work carried out today involved removing the ICE, the seat belts and any other interior trim that's surplus to the car being driveable. Hoovering as I went along to keep things nice and clean. Just got to put all the stuff up the loft out the way.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA600881.jpg

Some pics taken of inside the boot.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60091-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60092-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60090-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60093.jpg

Been thinking about colours and quite keen on the mk1 SR Mustard Yellow or Platinum Metalic. Looking for a colour that will match the car's age.

Also decided, the number plate panel is going which means the holes I drilled for it will need patching up.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Managed to get hold of an unused and immaculate zender front valance. So tonight removed the SR bumper, re-fitted my old skinny bumper along with the zender valance and was really chuffed with the results. That bumper and grille are not staying though. Got a one piece bumper and grille from an early mk1 SR on it's way along with new wings and a new door skin. Also removed the mk2 rear bumper and fitted the original skinny. Removed the rear number plate panel all together.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60092-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60088-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60089-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60090-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60091-2.jpg

Some pics of the underside at the rear.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60093-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60094-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60095-1.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Cleaned behind the old bumper revealing very nice bodywork as expected.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60096.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60097.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60098.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60099.jpg

The old rear bumper and number plate don't half look daft.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Today my new bumper, wings and door skin arrived so test fitted all except the door skin, will leave that to the bodyshop to sort out. Ordered these parts from http://www.beeversautopanels.co.uk (http://javascript<b></b>:ol('http://www.beeversautopanels.co.uk');) and was very happy with the service provided. Would recommend.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA600881-1.jpg

Here's the bumper fitted, not fully bolted up though..

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA600891.jpg

And wings fitted, which must be the best aftermarket parts I have come across. I am well chuffed.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA600911.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA600921.jpg

Here's a pic of the front near side sill under the wing, all it still solid.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA600901.jpg

Also removed the front suspension and cleaned it up as it'll be up for sale as a set of Avo Coilovers from Chris Astley Motorsport are on their way. Stuck the old suspension back on, which even though it's 20 years old is still in immaculate condition.

Will get the rears off tomorrow and compile a for sale thread with all the bits I no longer require.

Comments would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[Nick]

wow, that looks fantastic ! Doesn't it have something like 13k on the clocks ?

Good luck with the rest of the build.

Nick

[Ash]

That looks much better with the new bumper/grill.

I think the only other colour you could go is mustard yellow (or the other one)

Cheers for the heads up on beever panels as well, might be ordering some myself soon, but didn't know the quality.

[Jack]

Damn you, thats the exact front valance I was looking for - After almost a year of searching I gave up and went GTE bumper lol :cry:

This is one of my favourite saloons... although yours and Saloony's make mine look even more sh*te than it is lol

[Steve]

Cool, really good nic as well, like the lower valance, its similar to the sr snow plough but looks a bit better.

If your gonna do it yellow go for jamaica yellow, much nicer than mustard IMO.

Didnt quite read the whole thread, what engines going in it?

[Ash]

If your gonna do it yellow go for jamaica yellow, much nicer than mustard IMO.


Thats the one I was thinking of.

[Steve]

Also that was the colour of my old sr and I wanna see another nova that colour!

[Dan 130]

pure mintage i think the yellow would look nice but the silver would look awesome but still looks cracking as it is

[kevster]

nice underside dude ,very nice nova

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

wow, that looks fantastic ! Doesn't it have something like 13k on the clocks ?

Good luck with the rest of the build.

Nick

Cheers Nick, yeah, it's sitting at 12450 on the clock.


That looks much better with the new bumper/grill.

I think the only other colour you could go is mustard yellow (or the other one)

Cheers for the heads up on beever panels as well, might be ordering some myself soon, but didn't know the quality.

I'm loving the new/old bumper grill, it's something different and rare to see now. I'm very keen on the yellow, will have to do a bit more homework into how this would look on a saloon. Can't fault beevers one bit, I was a bit apprehensive myself and as soon as they were delivered to my work I opened everything and there was no damage to anything. Highly recommended.


Damn you, thats the exact front valance I was looking for - After almost a year of searching I gave up and went GTE bumper lol :cry:

This is one of my favourite saloons... although yours and Saloony's make mine look even more sh*te than it is lol

I wasn't even after this specific valance, was wanting the original mk1 SR one, but this was the only thing that came up on my search through the site so bombarded the guy with pm's, emails and messages on ebay and after a 14 mile drive and ?40 it was mine. Well chuffed, and it fits perfectly.


Cool, really good nic as well, like the lower valance, its similar to the sr snow plough but looks a bit better.

If your gonna do it yellow go for jamaica yellow, much nicer than mustard IMO.

Didnt quite read the whole thread, what engines going in it?

Engine is staying as is, unless something very clean and low mileage comes my way. I like the freshness and problematic cold weather starts this engine offers. I'm not building a fast car.


pure mintage i think the yellow would look nice but the silver would look awesome but still looks cracking as it is

The platinum metalic is also growing on me, but I don't know if it's an old enough looking colour. I hate choosing colours.........


nice underside dude ,very nice nova

Cheers Kev.

Thanks for the comments guys.

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Recieved a set of early SR clocks yesterday that I bought on eBay. Swapped over my tachometer and plugged in. All is working, just have to run a wire from the coil for the rev-counter, but will do this when the loom is out the car for a neater job.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/clocks.jpg

Also removed the rear suspension and fitted the standard stuff. I have listed parts for sale that I will no longer require.

Thanks,

Shaun.

[sam13]

nice clean nova m8 sry to here about what happend i read it in tv.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

nice clean nova m8 sry to here about what happend i read it in tv.

Thanks Sam.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Was struggling to find decent fixings to secure the top of the bumper grill to the front panel. Figured out that I could use the rear number plate fixing, however there are only 2 and needed 3, so fitted the 2 and trawled the scrappies for another. As expected, very few Novas, in fact just the one and it had these fixings removed, but I did score a rear number plate light assembly. Searched around for an hour to see if any other models has these fixings, no luck there. Then came accross the Frontera, unscrewed the rear plate and woo hoo!! The tailgate was locked so a brick through the window and off with the rear panel to release the fixing. Well chuffed. Also managed to get the side repeater rubbers as mine were badly perished and was going to just get aftermarket repeaters, but now that I have these the originals, albeit clear, will be staying.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/fixing1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/fixing2.jpg
These screws are off a Nova, but I can't remember where.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/fixing3.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/scrappyfind.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Now that I am missing the rear number plate fixings, I'm thinking of re-locating the number plate and smoothing and filling the rear panel.
What do you think?
Before:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/rearphotoshop.jpg
After:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Copyofrearphotoshop.jpg
Please let me know what you think?
Thanks,
Shaun.

[Cheeze]

those screws look like the ones from the handle of the door cards mate, as for the flushed boot im not sure if i like the plate where it is or not,

Was there not a blue let'd salon with something done to the boot? what did he do.

Oh and cheers for the billys

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

those screws look like the ones from the handle of the door cards mate, as for the flushed boot im not sure if i like the plate where it is or not,

Was there not a blue let'd salon with something done to the boot? what did he do.

Oh and cheers for the billys

That's where they're from, you'd think I'd have realised that after only taking the door cards off the other week.

I'll have to do a wee search for saloons again and see their bums.

You're very welcome mate, nice to meet you.

Shaun.

[carls nova sri]

this is one hell of a clean nova hope you look after her and good luck with everything

[vaughanmc]

Looks better with the number plate in the original place I'd say :)

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Decided to smooth the rear panel anyway, can always stick the plate back there if I don't like it and it won't make any difference. Just have to make the decision before I go cutting the bumper to fit the number plate light to it's underneath. Anyway, got cracking today. Backed the car into the garage so I was closer to the TV and stripped it down.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/beforerubbing.jpg
Got myself one of these from B & Q. Did have a wire wheel in my hand until I came accross this.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/whatiused.jpg
It takes the paint off a treat with minimum mess and damage to the metal. Well chuffed with the results after a few minutes.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/paintrubbedaway.jpg
I only have to fill a couple of millimeters, plus the 2 holes and since the panel is reinforced from behind I am happy to go with just fibreglass matting.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/leaveovernight.jpg
Will leave that to go off before rubbing down, applying some filler and smoothing over. The 4 previously drilled holes where the plastic panel was fixed will just be welded up.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

The boot lid will also be smoothed so that involves removing the lock. Something I have not seen done very often on a saloon so here goes. Decided to go for a manually operated mechanism, so set about creating the lever for the lock mechanism.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock1.jpg
Had to widen the slot where the key barrel goes in to make way for 2 thin screws. Note the 2 holes drilled in the angled bracket and the buffed down screw heads and washers.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock2.jpg
Screws installed with washers added. Pics very blurry, sorry...
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock3.jpg
Bracket added. I had previously worked out the rotational action required to open the lock and the position the cable would pull on it, hence the offset angle of the bracket.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock4.jpg
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Bolted down with the smallest nyloc nuts I could find.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock6.jpg
Lock installed with barrell still removed. I can still open the lock from the outside via a philips screwdriver at this point.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock7.jpg
This is the position of the lever when the lock is open.
Climbed inside the boot and shut the boot to check everything was ok.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock8.jpg
A flick of the lever and the boot opens. Not a lot of force required to operate this so will have to spring it quite heavily to counteract the resistance on the cable.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/lock9.jpg
Now, as this will be opened from inside the car the boot will just fly open as the boot springs are not dampened. So rather than fit gas struts I have just made a spacer for the LH boot spring.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/springmod.jpg
It's perfect just now to open the boot gracefully, but could need adjusting once the weight of the cable and plating over the lock is added.
Job tomorrow is to fit the cable and route it into the car. Will probably dig about at the scrappies again for a release handle from a Civic or Impreza or something.
Cheers,
Shaun.

[Dave.]

that will look spot on i thin.. id get a mk2 bumper on and cut the plate recess like some people have done.. then a euro fog.. will look smart from the back then

[Saloony]

Wow you've gone to great length there with the boot catch. You wanna see mine, a real piece of art, lol Looking good fella, hope all goes well.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Wow you've gone to great length there with the boot catch. You wanna see mine, a real piece of art, lol Looking good fella, hope all goes well.

Cheers. So far so good and am thoroughly enjoying it.

What have you done for a boot catch?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

that will look spot on i thin.. id get a mk2 bumper on and cut the plate recess like some people have done.. then a euro fog.. will look smart from the back then

A mk2 rear won't suit the rest of the car, that's why it's been removed. How easy is it to get hold of the Euro light?

[Saloony]

Cheers. So far so good and am thoroughly enjoying it.

What have you done for a boot catch?

I get a pic, you'll be stunned at the worksmanship lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

I get a pic, you'll be stunned at the worksmanship lol

Cheers.

[Dave.]

A mk2 rear won't suit the rest of the car, that's why it's been removed. How easy is it to get hold of the Euro light?

pm duick on here.. hes a top man and is very cheap too lol.. hes got some

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Today, sourced the bits and pieces I'd need to complete the first part of the boot release. Having to do this in 2 halves as I'd struggle to find a long enough cable and want to have a spring return halfway.

So after the weekly shop stopped in at Halfords for some gear cables and brake accessories. Having worked as a cycle mechanic for many years and being a keen cyclist, I knew exactly what I was after. The cables are teflon coated to reduce friction and are also pre-stretched, any left overs will be kept for my bike. Stopped by B&Q again for a load of washers and repair strips, oh and a plate holder.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/parts.jpg

Started by fixing the cable stop at the lock. And also a return spring which is from the plate holder.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable1.jpg

Then routing the cable.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable2.jpg

Drilling and cable tying as I go, being careful not to damage the outer skin with the drill bits as the two skins are very close.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable3.jpg

I have to overcome the fact that the cable needs to be loose as it will travel with the hinge but be secured to the inner panel. So have coiled it up as loosley as possible to reduce friction on the cable.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable4.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable5.jpg

Adjusted the cable as required, the lock opens with only 40mm pull on the cable. I do not know how much pull the lever I will use will give, but the way I have done it, it won't matter as the front cable can be fixed to the lever anywhere. Have also formed a stop and sprung this lever to. With the rear light removed, I can reach in, push the lever and the boot opens slowly.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Also finished off the smoothing of the rear panel and the boot lid.

Prepared the fibreglass for filler with that thing I got from B&Q yesterday. Then applied the filler. Whilst that was going off I cleaned the lock hole down to bare metal using a combination of that thing I got from B&Q, sandpaper and a sharpened small flat screwdriver.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/boot1.jpg

My loving wife kindly took the bootlid round to a mates to weld a plate over the hole, whilst I rubbed down the filler for another thin coat, then rubbed down and a quick coat of primer.
With the bootlid back, applied a thin layer of filler over the plate.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/boot2.jpg

Again, same process as before.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/boot3.jpg

[peester]

christ,..
*tips hat

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

christ,..
*tips hat

Thank you kind sir!

[vaughanmc]

She stayin the same colour?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Jamaican Yellow.

[vaughanmc]

Ooh that should be nice

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

I hope so, only thing troubling me is there's a lot of ass on the saloon and it may be too much for the colour.

[vaughanmc]

Get a Nova Dart Spoiler and some window surrounds to break it up...

[peester]

couple to chew over..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/1987salshop1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/1987salshop2.jpg

[peester]

oh toss.. wants to be yellow then?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Can you turn the 2nd pic of the car from blue to yellow?

I am liking that. Who does the pressed plates?

[NASTYNOVA]

i have an grandpa blue a reg saloon waiting for me to mod!!

[peester]

quickly yellow'd...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/1987salshop3.jpg
sorry the quality sucks - ide saved as JPG so had to edit and resave the poor quality pic, other than startin again, so ive done me best to make it look good..
Not even very mustardy-yellowy is it..

[peester]

http://www.theplateman.com/

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

I'm well impressed with that. Thanks very much.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

http://www.theplateman.com/

Cheers for that. Top bloke!

[Jack]

Hmm, didn't notice all the work you'd been doing in here lol

Nice job on the boot release. I was considering an internal release for mine, but was thinking of a push button solenoid operation. Eventually I'll delock the rear, but thats not going to be done for a couple years when I get round to doing body repair/repaint.

[Ash]

You want a mk3 fiesta boot pop button, nice and OEM looking :thumb:

[scott.parker]

You want a mk3 fiesta boot pop button, nice and OEM looking :thumb:
Im not sure Ash, mine in my mk3 used to work when and if it felt like it lol

Loving the Saloon Re-build, i think you should go for Jamcian yellow.

Scott

[Ash]

lol dodge ford crap! I've driving one atm, just put the centre console in with the botton pop button, but I forgot the connector rod in the boot, so I just have a solenoid in the boot going pop! pop! and nothing happening lol

Back of topic, It's a hard choice between what you have and the yellow. Maybe put a poll up in styling... (remembering the burgo option of course)

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Cheers for the comments guys. Will update this thread with regards to suspension hopefully tomorrow when I get tyres that fit. Should also be completing the boot release and the rear panel smoothing.

Arrived today:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Newplate.jpg

Very chuffed with these!

Shaun.

[burgo]

gotta love the smoothed boot look. if i used my boot praps i would sort a release, i just climb threw and open it from inside if i need to tho lol

[Ste L]

are you going to be spraying bumpers?

as that's one thing im not keen on, the faded grey against the new airdam


very nice progress so far though, keep up the good work fella

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

A few updates:

1st - Boot Lock.

Forgot I had old Nova door handles lying around so decided to keep things GM.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Handle1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Handle2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Handle4.jpg

And completed the rest of it and all is working beautifully.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable6.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/cable7.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

2nd - Boot smoothing.

Was a really nice day today so finished the boot and put all back together. Going to be using the car as much as I can this week to empty the fuel tank. So wanted it looking a bit presentable.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Finishedboot.jpg

[scott.parker]

lol Loving the old handle mate, class idea...:thumb:

Scott

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

3rd - Coilovers.

These arrived earlier in the week.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Coiloverparts.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/chassis2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/oldsuspension.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/rearfitting.jpg

Fitted the rears, no problems there, but the tyres slightly rubbed on the springs. So fitted 5mm wheel spacers and thought all my problems were over.

The fronts went on ok after a bit of confusion about the correct assembly, but my tyres rubbed by miles.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/OSstrut.jpg

Decided the cheapest option would be to try and fit the Avons that are on my Volvo. Swapped over and still rub.

Removed the tyre to see what clearance I had and it's not much.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/rimclearance.jpg

Went down this morning to try 185 wide tyres, but again they still do not clear.
So ventured home and decided to fit the original wheels.
But in having to do so, the brakes need to be changed.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/soliddiscs.jpg

And on with the old wheels and wheel trims. And I must say. I love the look of this now........

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/slammed1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/slammed2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/slammed3.jpg

What do you think???

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

lol Loving the old handle mate, class idea...:thumb:

Scott

Cheers. Wasn't really wanting some japanese piece of crap in there anyway.lol lol

[Dave.]

that looks shweet on the trims.. imo keep them on them

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

that looks shweet on the trims.. imo keep them on them

Cheers. I would if I could stop the thing, but need the bigger brakes on it. If I can get my hands on some GTE or SR steelies I may go down that road.

[scott.parker]

Looks ace on the steelies and coliovers, massive problem with wide wheels,as im guessing they are 7j are they 100+ wheels?

If i was you mate i would go with RFX revolutions, they would look spot on,and still look in keeping with the age.:thumb:

Scott

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Looks ace on the steelies and coliovers, massive problem with wide wheels,as im guessing they are 7j are they 100+ wheels?

If i was you mate i would go with RFX revolutions, they would look spot on,and still look in keeping with the age.:thumb:

Scott

The rim width is 7.5", don't know what 100+ means? sorry.

I'll need to see what they look like. Really want this car to look old.

Cheers

[blue_peg_16v]

thats your problem mate, you could do with 6in wide rims

[Jack]

100+ is a wheel manufacturer.

7.5 does seem awful wide, my 18" wheels are 7.5 wide and have a 225/40 tyre!

How about some weller steel wheels :D

[Ash]

100+ is a wheel manufacturer.


AKA Team Dynamics. The wheels are Pro Race 2's

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

100+ is a wheel manufacturer.

7.5 does seem awful wide, my 18" wheels are 7.5 wide and have a 225/40 tyre!

How about some weller steel wheels :D

Thanks RJ.

They are a bit wide, the rim edge sits 10mm out past the arch, then stick a tyre on it. I wasn't that happy with the way the car looked on those wheels anyway.

I'll worry more about wheels closer to the end of the project. Got a couple of days worth of driving to do to empty the fuel tank before the tax gets cashed in and the insurance put on hold. Then it's stripping time. The car, not me!

Cheers guys,

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Weekends progress was as follows:

First job was to remove the coilovers and driveshafts and fit the original suspension back in.....again.....

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Driveshaftsout.jpg

Went to the scrappies and bought strut tops so I didn't have to keep taking the struts apart. These, along with the rears are now stored out of harms way.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/coiloversout.jpg

Removed the front end and stored parts as I went along.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/wingsoff.jpg

Dashboard was next to come out.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/dashout1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/dashout2.jpg

And to round off Saturday disconnected the interior wiring loom, pulled it round to the front of the car so I could check that the rev counter worked. Earthed the loom to the slam panel, connected a wire from the coil to the rev counter.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/revcountertest1.jpg

Started the engine with a screwdriver and hey presto a working rev counter.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/revcountertest2.jpg

Well Chuffed...

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Meanwhile, my cat was enjoying himself.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/catenjoyinghimself.jpg

[Dave.]

haha quality last pic

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Because it won't be long before I can only work on the car in the garage due to the scottish weather, thought I'd best wash the crud off the inner wings to keep things clean.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/innerwingswashed1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/innerwingswashed2.jpg

Tonight, removed the loom from the car and set about making my rev counter wire.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/revcounterwiring1.jpg

Positioned the wire where it would connect to the rev counter and ran it into the loom to a redundant wire that would normally feed the bonnet lamp. Where it comes out the other end, cut back into the loom to splice with the green coil wire. All taped up and tested the curcuit.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/revcounterwiring3.jpg

Job done.

Coiled up the loom to store away.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/wiringcoiledup.jpg

Thoroughly enjoying this.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

haha quality last pic

Tell me about it. Word of advice, never disturb a cat when they are in this position!!

[paddy138]

how did you the rev counter on the 1.0 loom. want to do it myself but dont know how

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

how did you the rev counter on the 1.0 loom. want to do it myself but dont know how

At the coil, there's a green wire that runs to the distributor. Connect this wire to the rev counter terminal and that's it. I just decided to enclose it in the loom since the loom was out the car.

Need any more info, gives us a shout.

Shaun.

[paddy138]

:thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

:thumb:

You're welcome mate.

Update from yesterday, but no pics.

Removed the exhaust, had to cut it off in the end, was hoping too much that it would come apart even after being on the car 20 years.

Un-done the handbrake cable which did come apart like it was brand new, and removed the fuel tank and fuel line.

Re-connected the handbrake cable.

Next job will be to drain the coolant and remove the radiator and pipes, then the engine's coming out.

Shaun.

[Gavinski]

Shaun.top.work.mate......outstanding

Hope.to.see.it.up.knockhill.some.day

My.mates.just.sold.his.redtop.saloon.and.wants.me. to.ask.if.you'll.sell.this

(I.think.he.just.had.an.accident.when.he.seen.it)

I.think.we.can.all.guess.the.answerlol

[Gavinski]

or.a.swap.for.an.absolute.mint.mk2.astra.gte.in.re d.with.a.redtop.awaiting.installation

lol

He.really.needs.to.remember.his.login

[burgo]

whats.with.all.the.full.stops.retard

[valver_saloon]

whats.with.all.the.full.stops.retardmaybe his space bar aint working ya RETARD

[Iain]

maybe his space bar aint working ya RETARD

If you look at his message you can clearly see a few spaces. Also, there's ways around using the space bar (for example pasting in the appropriate character when required).

SPAZHAT

[Jack]

The spaces he has put in are forced by the forum software i believe.

________________________________________________sp ace______________

Yeah. lol

but LMFAO @ "spazhat" lol lol lol lol lol

[burgo]

maybe his space bar aint working ya RETARDwho asked you?? shut up


after a quick bit of research it seems his space bar is broke so i appologise to gavinski

[cov_street_racer]

Absolutly loving this project

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Shaun.top.work.mate......outstanding

Hope.to.see.it.up.knockhill.some.day

My.mates.just.sold.his.redtop.saloon.and.wants.me. to.ask.if.you'll.sell.this

(I.think.he.just.had.an.accident.when.he.seen.it)

I.think.we.can.all.guess.the.answerlol

Cheers Gavinski,

Not promising to have it at Knockhill, definately won't be on the track as I'm not building a track car and unfortunately I won't be selling anytime soon. It's just a hobby for me to be honest.

Cheers anyway,

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Tonight, removed all the coolant pipes and radiator, plastic panel around the radiator and heater matrix. Managed to catch all the coollant in a basin, purely down to the long hose along the bottom of the radiator.

Just a few up close pics of how it's looking.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055.jpg

To free up my overflowing magnetic trays, bought this from B&Q earlier today and sorted all the bits and bobs out.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-1.jpg

Will have the engine out at the weekend.

[valver_saloon]

who asked you?? shut up


after a quick bit of research it seems his space bar is broke so i appologise to gavinski lol just like who asked you to post calling people retards when you dont know the facts,pm me if you have a problem dont keep posting on shauns project thread.Anyway projects looking good shaun keep up the good work and if you think about selling it let me know;)

[Gavinski]

who asked you?? shut up


after a quick bit of research it seems his space bar is broke so i appologise to gavinski

apologise.accepted

surely.only.a.retard.would.think.someone.would.pur posely.write.with.full.stops

anyways.sorry.for.the.hijack

Shaun.you're.doing.exactly.what.i.hope.i.have.the. knowledge.and.time.to.do.to.my.new.project

keep.up.the.good.work.ill.be.watching.keenly

[scott.parker]

apologise.accepted

surely.only.a.retard.would.think.someone.would.pur posely.write.with.full.stops

anyways.sorry.for.the.hijack

Shaun.you're.doing.exactly.what.i.hope.i.have.the. knowledge.and.time.to.do.to.my.new.project

keep.up.the.good.work.ill.be.watching.keenly

I can see a space before knowledge lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

What is the deal with all the full stops?

Where you from Gav?

[Gavinski]

I can see a space before knowledge lol

gold.starlol you.missed.the.one.in.the.middle.of."purposely"

razorjack.was.good.enough.to.mention.that.it's.the .forum.softwares

Shaun.i.stay.out.near.paisley.mate

Space.bar.on.my.keyboard.has.broken.and.i.need.to. use.it.at.the.moment.cause.it.wireless(one.of.thes e.media.pcs.on.the.tv.type.things)

[peester]

errr... anyway, this saloon is mega clean; immaculate as.

[Prey]

well tidy - really like it!

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Well after a very unproductive day at work I thought I'd make my evening as productive as possible, so the engine's now out.

Used a method that's served me well whilst doing it on my own (ahem) and without an engine crane.

Drop the car on the deck, unbolt the engine, jack the car back up, pull the engine out from under the car. Start to finish, took just over an hour with no problems.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-1.jpg

Also went down again to discuss prices for the respray with my painter and I am looking at around ?1200 which I am chuffed with. He is quite excited about doing the job as the majority of his day to day work is newer car and just body repairs.

I am looking forward to this very much when it goes off to paint.

Shaun.

[paddy138]

you putting that engine back in. what colour is it going

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Yeah, that engine is going back in and it's going jamaican yellow.

How did you get on with your clocks?

[paddy138]

was too late home tonight to do them. hopefully get them done next week. will let ya know :thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Today, glorious weather, ideal for getting to the final stripping stages.

Came out to the garage this morning to find my engine bleeding after it's removal yesterday.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-3.jpg

Removed the steering rack, steering column, pedal assembly, brake master cylinder, front brakes in their entirity, all the glass (which is the first time I've removed a windscreen without braking it so I'm pretty chuffed) and loosened all the front suspension arms so they can all be removed when the bay is being painted.

Pic of the brake pipes before they are removed.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-2.jpg

My loft is full, so having to store parts in the garage until I find somewhere else. Might keep stuff under my desk at work. hmmmmmmmmmm

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-2.jpg

All the glass out, just got the black sealant to remove.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-1.jpg

The inside with everything out now.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-2.jpg

Just the roof gutter trim to remove, then it's body prepping.

Cheers,
Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Yesterday, removed the roof lining and "A" & "B" pillar trims and got stuck (literally) into removing the black sealant for the front windscreen.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-4.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-2.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-2.jpg

Also made a start on de-greasing the engine bay, messy, messy job, but the worst is off now.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-2.jpg

With the black sealant gone...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-3.jpg

Final pics of the day.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60058.jpg

The car is so light now, was able to lift it right over hard against the garage wall.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60059.jpg

Cheers,

Shaun.

[kevster]

she is mint !!!!! keep up the good work mate !!! cant wait to see it done :)

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

she is mint !!!!! keep up the good work mate !!! cant wait to see it done :)

Cheers Kev,

Everything is going so well, probably why there is so much progress (if you can call it progress). I'm looking forward to it going for paint. Then I can have a week or so to rest!!!

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Today, removed the last of the windscreen sealant, the gutter trims and sealant, then moved the car out onto the driveway, rolled it up onto ramps and removed the rear brake pipes.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-5.jpg

Where can you store intact brake pipes? hmmmmmmmmm












Nail them to the wall!!!!!!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-4.jpg

Power washed the underside of the car and the engine bay and now it's gleaming. Well, almost...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-4.jpg

Next job is body preperation.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[Mazz]

Ruddy good stuff dude :) It will look awesome in yellow..

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Ruddy good stuff dude :) It will look awesome in yellow..

Cheers mate.

Everyone I tell it's going yellow, look at me in a funny sort of way as if to say: "You're Crazy!"

I'm hoping it comes out better than expected.

Cheers again,

Shaun.

[Steve]

Nice work mate, that shell looks so clean! Glad you went with jamaica yellow, I reckon it will look sweet.

Nice improv on the parts sorage! lol

So you got it booked in for paint yet?

[scott.parker]

Shaun it's looking to be a Reilly good one mate, cant wait.

OK i know it's not 100% like what your doing to yours (i knew i had some pics of a saloon in yellow somewhere) but it gives you an idea of how it will kinda of look.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1778/salooncopyzi7.jpg

The pics are about a year old (naff old phone cam pics)
I have seen it around and have been tempted to ask if they wish to sell it :)

Note the Cav Rear bumper..

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5215/salooncopy2wt8.jpg

Good luck though dude cant wait to see it done.

Scott

[Jack]

Thats fscking nasty lol

[scott.parker]

lol Jack mate it's only for the colour.

But if i bought that saloon of the lad i would make it look spot on.;)

Scott

[Dave.]

did that yellow saloon owner run out of money when he came to paint the place recess on the back panel? looks green

[paddy138]

great use of the wall space there :thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

So you got it booked in for paint yet?

Not yet, just got to keep the guy informed of when it's likely to be ready. I have been saying April next year, then moved it forward to the end of the year, but the way things are going it could be the end of October.:thumb:


Shaun it's looking to be a Reilly good one mate, cant wait.

OK i know it's not 100% like what your doing to yours (i knew i had some pics of a saloon in yellow somewhere) but it gives you an idea of how it will kinda of look.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1778/salooncopyzi7.jpg

The pics are about a year old (naff old phone cam pics)
I have seen it around and have been tempted to ask if they wish to sell it :)

Note the Cav Rear bumper..

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5215/salooncopy2wt8.jpg

Good luck though dude cant wait to see it done.

Scott

I was afraid a lardy ar$ed saloon would look OTT in yellow, but that's put my mind at rest, doesn't look too bad to be honest.

Cheers for that.


great use of the wall space there :thumb:

Cheers Paddy, going to have to re-paint the wall when I'm finished now. Should have cleaned the pipes before nailing to the wall. Oh well.

Cheers guys for the comments,

Will keep you posted on progress,

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Progress this week seems slow and un-rewarding.

So far I have rubbed down the roof, A & C pillars, scuttle panel, front panel and inner wings. The engine bay work is killing me at the moment, but want to get it over and done with as soon as. Just got the Bulkhead to do then it's back to flat panel preperation. All areas with any sign of surface rust or cracks in the paint are being taken back to bare metal.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-4.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-5.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-5.jpg

I knew the car had some front end damage, but only once I dug out quite a lot of filler on the front panel did I realise the extent of it. All areas on the front panel which have now had 5 coats of red-oxide were stripped back to bare metal. The damage was more over a large area than to an excessive depth. But as I am fitting the lower valance this will be unseen, so I'm not going to smooth it all back over.

[20SEHnova]

cant wait to see this finished its going to be great

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Today, tackled the battery tray. Removed the tar like sound deadening stuff along with some of the seam sealer revealing no rust as hoped.

Before:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051.jpg

After:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-6.jpg

Then a couple of coats of red oxide:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-6.jpg

Next job was to sort the small patches of rust on the offside, a few bubbles on the bottom edge of the door, thankfully nothing serious, but a few on the sill which concerned me before I starting digging. I knew that the car had had a few accidents, but my findings today showed the extent of this. The full off-side quarter panel has been replaced at once stage of it's life.

The C-pillar:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-6.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-5.jpg

The sill where the rust was:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-3.jpg

Then on to the quarter panel:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-3.jpg

Arch lip returned to bare metal, no rust:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-4.jpg

And a coat of red-oxide:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057-1.jpg

Near side is next....

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

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[Shaun_O'Donnell]

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[stuartyj21]

excellent work your doing keep it up, and kill the rust kill kill:wtf:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Update tonight is, well as my last post said the near side and I thought I'd blitz it.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-7.jpg

Few spots of rust on the sill, nothing major.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-7.jpg

No issues with this quarter panel at all.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-7.jpg

Arch cleaned up really well.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-6.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-4.jpg

Just got the front half of the sill to do and then it's the bulkhead next.

Don't have to do the near side door as it's getting a new skin.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-4.jpg

Cheers,

Shaun.

[scott.parker]

Shaun thats some good progress, cant wait to see it sprayed up.

Scott

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Shaun thats some good progress, cant wait to see it sprayed up.

Scott

Cheers Scott.

It will be sooner than I first imagined for getting it sprayed. Going to pop down tomorrow lunchtime and see how he's fixed for the end of the month, or maybe sooner.

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see this one all painted up :)

[Steve]

Arches look mint, good progress!

Thats a bonus having it ready for paint all ready, body looks nearly all prepped. :thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Arches look mint, good progress!

Thats a bonus having it ready for paint all ready, body looks nearly all prepped. :thumb:

Cheers mate.

Only got a few more areas to do and it's done.

Car is booked in for the 2nd week in November for paint. This leaves me a bit more time to take off the rear axle and front suspension arms for some cleaning and painting - where do you stop?:eek:

[Steve]

You don't stop.. even when its painted you've got the hassle of keeping all your hard work clean! lol

[sport]

Spot on should look great painted yellow

[Adam]

Awesome thread this,proper minter.
Be good see it all painted up :)

The more saloons I see, the more i want one lol

[Cormac]

fair play to you mate, Have read through every page of this re-build thread and your progress is unreal, were do you find your motivation
from? I cant get into mine atall at moment!!

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

fair play to you mate, Have read through every page of this re-build thread and your progress is unreal, were do you find your motivation
from? I cant get into mine atall at moment!!

Cheers very much.

I'm only doing a couple of hours a night so as not to get scunnered (sp). The body prepping is really taking it's toll on me though, a lot of work for what seems like no reward. Doing it all by hand, so now have no finger prints!

Only got the O/S sill, lower part of the bulkhead, bottom of the quarters behind the arches, bonnet and bootlid left to do. Plus I'm going to re-do the smoothing of the rear panel and the bootlid lock as I wasn't 100% happy with it first time. Then got the rear axle and front suspension arms to clean up and paint (if needed, might just be needing a good clean), and the anti-roll bars to take back to bare metal and paint, and the brake master cylinder to paint. I hope that's all.........:eek: :cry:

[scott.parker]

Just a quick tip, this will save your hands when sanding and stop getting any natural grease on the shell from your skin, use some latex gloves. ;)

Scott

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Finally got all the body prepped and wiped clean with panel wipe.

I took this to work with me on Friday and polished it. (quite quiet at work at the moment so thought i'd keep myself busy)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-8.jpg

Have painted my brake servo a nice shade of metallic gold.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-8.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-8.jpg

Along with the blanking plate.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-7.jpg

Then it was off with the front suspension arms for a clean up and a wee touch up at the bolted ends.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-5.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-5.jpg

Today, dropped the rear beam out to clean it up and give the drums a paint.

Before:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-4.jpg

After cleaning:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-5.jpg

Just found one wee spot on the body needing a rub down and am going to re-skim the bootlid lock hole with filler as I'm not 100% happy with my 3rd attempt last night.

I have re-done the back panel and am happy with that.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057-2.jpg

Got the garage all cleaned up, floor washed etc etc. Car goes away in 2 weeks for paint.

[Steve]

Good work on the prep, the beam looks good, you not re-painting it though?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Good work on the prep, the beam looks good, you not re-painting it though?

Thanks, didn't enjoy it and glad it's over, well almost.

Nah, not painting it, only cleaned it to avoid getting manky when putting the car back together. The car will be that low that it'll never be seen unless up on a ramp.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[steviet293]

looking real good, i think you live just down the road from me.are you at the back of the read row houses on sunnyside?

[Ash]

I didn't think they existed but I saw a mustard yellow saloon the other day driven by an old bid, fooking awesome it was.

My only worry with this project is yellow and gold....:confused:

[craig green]

Wow great thread, just read it from start to finish. Reinforces my need to use a low mile minter for another build.

Envy you for doing a saloon too, you arent the only one but 3-dr have been the only way for years. Great stuff.

About the rear end, I think saloons need the rear panel doing in vinyl like a GTE Astra or Nova. Extend the vinyl onto the tailgate too & finish level with the top edge of the light clusters.

I'll find a pic... or 2.

[craig green]

Hope these help..

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/HOT%20METAL/saloon.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/HOT%20METAL/CGcamphone086.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

looking real good, i think you live just down the road from me.are you at the back of the read row houses on sunnyside?

Yeah, that's me. Say Hi if your passing next time.

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

My only worry with this project is yellow and gold....:confused:

It's just the servo and brake pedal cover that going gold and they were pretty much that colour to start with.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Wow great thread, just read it from start to finish. Reinforces my need to use a low mile minter for another build.

Envy you for doing a saloon too, you arent the only one but 3-dr have been the only way for years. Great stuff.

About the rear end, I think saloons need the rear panel doing in vinyl like a GTE Astra or Nova. Extend the vinyl onto the tailgate too & finish level with the top edge of the light clusters.

I'll find a pic... or 2.

Cheers craig, I'll maybe photoshop it once the car is finished and see how it looks.

Thanks for the pics, by the way, what magazine is that from?

Shaun.

[nova ian]

Blimey this has come on a hell of a long way in a short time!! Top work fella, only had a browse through the pics, but will deffo be having a re-read of this thread.

Keep hard at it!!

Ian

[Adam]

Nail them to the wall!!!!!!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-4.jpg

Could you do me a favour and measure the entire length of those rear brake lines, up to the flexi pipe?
And also, one pipe will have a larger union to fit on the master cylinder(12mm spanner instead of 11mm on the other), could you tell me which of those two pipes has the larger union?

:thumb:

[craig green]

Cheers craig, I'll maybe photoshop it once the car is finished and see how it looks.

Thanks for the pics, by the way, what magazine is that from?

Shaun.

Sean, the mag is a old back issue of PNG NEWS which someone actually posted earlier this week, however I do have it at home somewhere, hence it is my preferred method of saloon rear ends.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Not done anything to the car all week as there was nothing really to do and I was on my bike every night.

An idea sprung to mind at the start of the week whilst at work and that was to build myself a workbench which would fit in the garage along with the car. So designed it on the computer (I'm a draughtsman BTW), ordered the timber and fixings on Friday and started building yesterday.

Moved the Nova out onto the driveway and covered it up as rain was expected

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-9.jpg

Bolts all ready and washered up

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-9.jpg

Timber arrived, so lets get going

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-8.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-6.jpg

Castors I bought off eBay earlier in the week

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-6.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-5.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-6.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60058-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60059-1.jpg

Just enough room to drive the car under. Will be easier when the car is back on coilovers.

[saloonwoody]

looking good ;) lovin the workbench wish my garage was big enuf :( cant believe your not gonna leave it blue i was gettin inspiration for mine .http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/xrwood/SP_A0163.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Car related work carried out was:

Exhaust cleaned up ready to be used again.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60060.jpg

Gearbox removed from the engine and drained the transmission fluid out

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60061.jpg

Clutch & starter out, starter needs new electrical connections

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60062.jpg

Some transmission fluid did leak out

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60063.jpg

My other cat was curious about what was going on

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60064.jpg

New connections on the starter

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60065.jpg

Timing chain cover removed for clean up

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60067.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60066-1.jpg

The cork seal around the altenator belt pulley is perished so will need re-newing. Wonder how hard that is going to be to find

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60068.jpg

As I left things tonight

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60069.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

looking good ;) lovin the workbench wish my garage was big enuf :( cant believe your not gonna leave it blue i was gettin inspiration for mine .http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/xrwood/SP_A0163.jpg

I was going to leave it blue until I found the front valance, then everything changed.

Cheers,

Shaun

[saloonwoody]

yours is gonna look the dogs when its done tho ..... jus cant wait to see it :)

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

yours is gonna look the dogs when its done tho ..... jus cant wait to see it :)

Cheers mate :thumb:

[saloonwoody]

O Why Is It Dark I Want To Get The Tools Out :(

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Update from the last few days.

New clutch arrived

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-10.jpg

On with it

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60054-7.jpg

Wire brushed the gearbox to get off the corrosion ready for painting

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-10.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-9.jpg

Timing Chain cover painted

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-7.jpg

Various bits and pieces cleaned and painted

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-7.jpg

Gear linkage cleaned and painted

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60059-2.jpg

Decided to re-position the cable assembly for the boot lock, mounted it on the back side of the panel so that I can trim this out easier.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057-4.jpg

Had to bring the bootlid back to check it all still worked

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60058-2.jpg

Will get paint for the gearbox today and hopefully my timing chain kit arrives so I can get started on cleaning up the engine.

Shaun

[Steve]

Excellent, glad to see its coming along nicely, although with all this time and effort, plus the paint job its almost as if the cars won't deserve the std 1.0 engine. If you see what I mean.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Excellent, glad to see its coming along nicely, although with all this time and effort, plus the paint job its almost as if the cars won't deserve the std 1.0 engine. If you see what I mean.

I know, but I want to be different and the engine is in great condition.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

This arrived today, but am stumped as to how to fit the cork ring seal into the timing chain cover.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60049-11.jpg

As you can see I have had an attempt at it with a hold punch and hammer, but nothing seems to be budging, not that I know how it comes apart, if it comes apart.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-10.jpg

Decided to leave it for now until I find out how to do it properly so the gearbox got a lick of paint.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60050-11.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-11.jpg

Am kind of stuck for things to do now until I get the timing chain cover back on the engine.

[peester]

great stuff.. keep it up. Nice nice.

[Welsh Dan]

If that ring seal comes out for the cork bit, try a socket with a face thats the right size as the inner peice, a peice of oak on top of the socket, and a sledgehammer :thumb:.

[Adam]

Looking nice.
Cant believe your keeping the 1L engine tho,Lol.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Yesterday, lifted the engine up onto the bench to fit the new timing chain kit and give it a clean up. Will replace the water pump, inlet, exhaust and rocker cover gaskets.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60051-12.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60053-8.jpg

The gearbox got another lick of paint and removed the inlet and exhaust manifold and rocker cover for clean up and paint. The water pump seems ok, but will replace it as they're not expensive.

Exhaust manifold will get another coat of High temp paint today.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-6.jpg

Test fitted my exhaust on the car and all is well. Sourced the front pipe from ebay ?10 and the centre section from a Tyre & Exhaust fitter ?35. The rear box is the original off the car.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60052-11.jpg

[krobinson]

Great work mate, absolutely love this little project!

[Martin]

wow i last looked at tis threadon page 4, my word youve been busy

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Great work mate, absolutely love this little project!

Cheers very much, I'll take that as a huge compliment considering the immaculate machine you are building.:thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

wow i last looked at tis threadon page 4, my word youve been busy

Not much else to do really lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Assembled the gearbox back together.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-7.jpg

Exhaust manifold got another coat, inlet manifold got 2 coats (silver), rocker cover (black) and cleaned up the hot air feed.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60058-3.jpg

Managed to get my hands on a heavy duty bench vice

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-8.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057-5.jpg

[Lee]

Watch you dont lose that engine down the back of your workbench lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Tonight's progress is 24 hours behind for 2 reasons.

There was a delay getting my gaskets and water pump and the radiator let go in the Astra, so had to get stuck in to that last night. Still no where forward as the radiator I got today isn't the correct one.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60063-1.jpg

So this lies abandoned on the driveway and the wife is having to use my car as she works further away than me.

Also, check the condition of this, pretty fooked.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60062-1.jpg

?212 for a new one from vauxhall, needless to say this will be repaired closer to the time when the Air-Con will be required.

So tonight, got the engine off the bench and put back together. Was easier getting it down than lifting it up, funny that!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60055-8.jpg

New bits

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60056-9.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60057-6.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60058-4.jpg

Great Idea to compress the clutch in order to remove the clips.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60059-3.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60060-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60061-1.jpg

Very little left to do now, but I'm sure I'll find bits here and there.

[paddy138]

like the colour scheme looks ace

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Progress has dwindled to nothing now as the car is now in the paint shop and everything else has been done.

The last few jobs I had to do were, grind off all the rust from the anti-roll bars and paint them, clean up the steering rack and paint and remove all the windscreen sealant from the rubber seal.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60065-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60064-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60066-2.jpg

Shaun.

[Steve]

Looks good, so you definetaly gone for jamaica yellow then? I cant remember tbh! lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Yup, defo going yellow. Can't wait to be honest.

[NOV4_SPORT]

WOW this is going to look amazing when its painted and all put back together mate, hope to see it in the flesh some time, keep up the good work shaun.


iain

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see it painted

How long we got to wait?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Can't wait to see it painted

How long we got to wait?

It shouldn't be too long before there is some paint on the car. Had to source a new doorskin as I damaged the one I got.

[scott.parker]

Looking forward to seeing the paint on mate, i have been coming back every now and then just in case i missed the paint job.

Scott

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Had to dig this out and give it a clean and paint.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/wipermotor.jpg

Have now run out of things to do, will have to do Christmas shopping now........

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Looking forward to seeing the paint on mate, i have been coming back every now and then just in case i missed the paint job.

Scott

I'll be going to get pictures of the car during the painting process, it was held up last week due to the door skin, but the new skin has arrived and things should start moving again.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[NOV4_SPORT]

looks good, hope you get the work back underway shaun.


iain

[chubbston]

i like that alot m8 always likerd the saloon lol

[Al1exx]

Sent you a wee pm mate, good to see the Nova's still coming along nicely!!!

[just vaux trev]

nooooooo
i'v just read 20 pages hoping to see it all painted up
as a reward, hows it coming on any news on paint
looks like a top shell keep it up some hard work gone in to this
im finding it hard to just finish off tidying my engine/bay up
muchos respect

[The Simps]

Wonderful read this Shaun.

I like the way you document your method - more important than a finished article pic in my book.

It would have been nice to see some real horsepower under the bonnet but understand your reasoning.

Personally, why the bodywork is being painted I would have rolled the arch lips so that you can go to wider wheels whenever you want.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

So far the new door skin has been fitted, just needing welded up and smoothed. Will get pics of better progress in due course.

Cheers guys,

Shaun.

[krobinson]

Engine looks great, keep up the great work mate!

[DW-Nova]

Absolutley fantastic little car you have there mate, when i joined this forum i wasnt keen on nova saloons or mk1's but i love them just as much as the mk2 now, be brilliant to see the car once its painted up, this thread and many others are inspiring me to keep working on my car even tho it's freezing in my garage.

[sri130nva]

looks fab m8 nice to see more saloons about they r the way ahead if u need a thin rear bumper will poss b intrersed in swap as i am after the one u have of the mk2

[saloonwoody]

when we gonna see some paint on it ???

[cleaned tr]

looking good i have a corsa just like that


grtz. cleaned tr

[NOV4_SPORT]

any more progress on this yet shaun ? cant wait to see it painted.


iain

[vaughanmc]

I can't wait to see it painted either Shaun :)

We need more pics

[L33 LEG]

absolutly stunning project, that is one clean shell and i cant wait to see it in jamiaca yellow and see what wheels you decide to choose.

the boot popper handle is just genius, and so is the brake lines nailed on the wall Lol.

how much was that tool from halfords which you used to take the paint off the boot?

[Lee]

Im really looking forward to seeing this car completed. The attention to detail has been briliant!

[Lynsey]

Yeah I was just saying to Dougie, I think this is going to be possibly my fave Nova in '08 :) I know there are going to be a lot of nice ones around, but I've got super good feelings about this one.G ood luck sir ;)

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

how much was that tool from halfords which you used to take the paint off the boot?

It was from B&Q and was less than a tenner.


Im really looking forward to seeing this car completed. The attention to detail has been briliant!

Me too, I'm getting a bit nervous as too how long it's going to take to get painted. Project No. 2 arrives at the end of April.


Yeah I was just saying to Dougie, I think this is going to be possibly my fave Nova in '08 :) I know there are going to be a lot of nice ones around, but I've got super good feelings about this one.G ood luck sir ;)

Thanks very much.
:thumb:

Cheers for the comments. I'll try and make my way down this weekend to get some pics.

[NOV4_SPORT]

good man, hope to see this some time soon shaun, do think you might be taking it to falkirk or glasgow cruise in the new year ?


iain

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

good man, hope to see this some time soon shaun, do think you might be taking it to falkirk or glasgow cruise in the new year ?


iain

Only if it's a Vauxhall orientated event. Otherwise it may not be appreciated.:roll:

[NOV4_SPORT]

Yek i know what you mean, in saying that i usually get lots of possitive interest in my sport when its out.


iain

[edens-xe]

just read all 21 pages and im absolutly(sp) gobsmacked!!! well done sir saloons are the way forward imo!!!! cant wait to see the end result.


p.s hurry up with the piccys on the painting side of things:thumb:

top man mr shaun!!

[DW-Nova]

Alright there, how's the painting going mate? also i no it might be a bit late after you've done all that work on the 1L engine, but what i was gonna say is that i've got a spare 1.4 that you could have had, pm me if your interested, it's got all the ancillaries and gbox etc etc.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Not a huge amount has happened, went down this morning to see the car and take a few pics.

The car now takes pride of place within the paint booth as the TR7 that was in front of it in the queue is almost finished.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Other%20Cars/STA60011-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60010-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60009.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60008.jpg

Also got the first glimpse of the paint.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60012-1.jpg

My GTE front seats are now at the upholsterers to get re-trimmed in the grey tweed to match the back seats. The headrest holes are being covered over as I'm ditching the headrests. The seats should be ready by the end of January.

[vaughanmc]

So it won't have front headrests?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

So it won't have front headrests?

Nope.:thumb:

[Martin]

nah.. that will look cool shaun ive always liked no head rests


cant wait to see it in paint

[vaughanmc]

How long will it be in the paint shop Shaun?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

He's got a 1980 Porsche 911 booked in for the back end of January, so I'm hoping it'll be done before then. He anticipates having the engine bay done within the next few days. I'll try and pop down for pics as much as I can without being a nuisance.

[NOV4_SPORT]

looks good seeing it in the booth mate, hope it gets done soon.


iain

[stark]

Looks good mate!

[DW-Nova]

Good to see some progress mate, will be mint as when its finished, were you interested in the 1.4 mate? or you just gonna stick with the 1L? just out of interest where are you getting this painted?

[Ash]

He's got a 1980 Porsche 911 booked in for the back end of January, so I'm hoping it'll be done before then. He anticipates having the engine bay done within the next few days.

:thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Good to see some progress mate, will be mint as when its finished, were you interested in the 1.4 mate? or you just gonna stick with the 1L? just out of interest where are you getting this painted?

Cheers for the offer, but sticking with the 1.0 OHV engine for the time being.

It's being painted by Graham McCabe of Automotive in Grangemouth, he's right into his classic cars. Lucky bugger even owned a Chevette HSV once.

[Riggy]

just read from start to finish mate , looks stunning :thumb: top work

[GDN16v]

Great reading, looks like a good project!:cool::thumb:

[Rob]

WOW!!!! Ive just sat here for an hour and read this all the way through and its truely amazing and i carnt wait to see the car painted now

[Steve]

Cheers for the offer, but sticking with the 1.0 OHV engine for the time being.

It's being painted by Graham McCabe of Automotive in Grangemouth, he's right into his classic cars. Lucky bugger even owned a Chevette HSV once.
HSR? or HS? either way totally awesome car, i'd love a redtop chevette with the HSR wide arch kit. :thumb:

Colour looks good, looks like you might be the only jamaica yellow nova owner on here soon shaun, looking forward to seeing it painted.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

HSR? or HS? either way totally awesome car, i'd love a redtop chevette with the HSR wide arch kit. :thumb:

Colour looks good, looks like you might be the only jamaica yellow nova owner on here soon shaun, looking forward to seeing it painted.

I think it was just the HS, don't know where I got HSV from :tard:

I'm sure there's one or two others.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[Matt2107]

You should have said you were painting it my favourite colour... I'd have probably donated those headlights. lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

You should have said you were painting it my favourite colour... I'd have probably donated those headlights. lol

I'm painting it your favorite colour, any chance of a refund? lol lol

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

I am re-fitting the stereo blanking plate that you can see in this photo.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Saloon%20Early%20Pics/STA60036.jpg

So will be re-locating the head unit to the glove box, so a little trimming in MDF is required.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60010-3.jpg

Have cut the back off the glove box for access.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60009-2.jpg

Still have a little space for gloves on the left of the head unit.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60008-2.jpg

Just have to take apart and cover in accoustic felt and that's another job done.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Forgot to mention, can't wait to put this back together so I can use my Christmas presents.

The wife got me these:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Home/STA60012-2.jpg

And this:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Home/STA60014-1.jpg

My Mum got me these:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Home/STA60013.jpg

I'm well chuffed.

[Steve]

Nice, like the stealthy head unit lol

looks like someone had a better xmas than me! I just got the usual clothes lol

[NOV4_SPORT]

i really like the idea of the head unit in the glove box mate, very cleaver.

iain

[sport]

Doing the same with my sport.

[novacabrio]

Did it on my spider, but you'll need to add a fan to keep it cool if your tightly enclosing it

[Ash]

^ and especially with an alpine, I found they run much hotter than anything else..

Always nice to get some new tools, rachet spanners are probably the most useful tool(s) i've bought so far.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Dismantled ready for re-trim.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60014-2.jpg

Apologies for not taking photos along the way, hands were a bit gummed up.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60015.jpg

Was a tight fit getting this all back in there with the additional thickness of the carpet. Pretty chuffed with the results.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60016.jpg

As I was in a trimming mood, the parcel shelf thingy got the same treatment.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60017.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60018.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60019.jpg

The 6x9's with be mounted below and not protrude at all.

[db_1.2]

Thats amazing! Think i might have to put mine in the glovebox seeing as my decent alpine got nicked! But its whether i have the balls to ruin my gsi glovebox, perhaps you should start making some for people on here ill pay good money!:)

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

"Finally" I hear you cry, there's paint on the car.

Ok, it's just the engine bay and boot lip, but it's a start. Hopefully have the shell painted this time next week.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60015-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60016-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60017-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60020.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60019-1.jpg

The valance has just had a guide coat to highlight any imperfections, but all is ok so it'll get flatted and painted again.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/Other%20Cars/STA60018-1.jpg

The inside isn't being painted as apart from the doors, there will be not metal exposed.

I am chuffed as a chuffed thing.

Shaun.

[vaughanmc]

Looking good, can't wait to see the whole thing done :)

[db_1.2]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60018-1.jpg
Shaun.

Take that Ford:p

[Matt2107]

That chokes me up... reminds me of my first car.
The colour will look excellent Shaun... I can understand why your chuffed.

[Steve]

Wow colour looks really good, will be good to see it when its all bolted back together.

[krobinson]

Thats looking fantastic, love the colour. Really cant wait to see it all painted :D

[scott.parker]

All looking good mate, cant wait to see more pics soon i hope.

Scott

[sport]

Looking good, nice choice of colour.

[Martin]

nice job, the gamble on the colour paid of mate spot on

[The Simps]

Looks good Shaun.

I would have been tempted to have stitch welded the engine bay and fitted a plated kit as being as clean as it is, someone if not you will big block it one day and it seems a shame to have to repaint the bay again.

Looking forward to the putting things back on stage.

[shy witness]

looks great mate


will be sweet when its all painted